John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight

By John Arezzi

For decades, the multi-faceted John Arezzi has enjoyed a career like no other - and his Long Island, New York-based pro wrestling radio show, “The Pro Wrestling Spotlight,” was one of the nation’s mos... more

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July 14, 2025 Steroid Scandal erupts in the WWF! Superstar Billy Graham and Bruno Sammartino discuss it from July 14, 1991
Welcome to Episode 25 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND. Today's episode features an original uncut episode of the historic talk show, hosted by John Arezzi.
On this episode we share the July 14th, 1991 broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired on 1240 AM in West Babylon New York. On this episode we cover the steroid scandal that was beginning to engulf the WWF and pro wrestling at that time. This episode features interviews with Superstar Billy Graham, and the living legend Bruno Sammartino! We also announce the press conference to be held by Vince McMahon later in the month. The news capsule is delivered by Don Laible. Also we promote Weekend of Champions, which became the largest wrestling fans convention of that era, with the convention featuring Ric Flair (his FIRST signing ever), Buddy Rogers, Bruno Sammartino, Lou Thesz, Billy Graham, Fabulous Moolah and so many more!
Host - John Arezzi
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1h 53min
May 25, 2025 May 20th, 1990 Robo Cop disgusting angle in WCW
Welcome to Episode 24 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND. Today's episode features an original uncut episode of the historic talk show, hosted by John Arezzi.
On this episode we share the May 20th, 1990 broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired on 1440 WNYG-AM in Babylon New York. On this episode we go over the debut of ROBO COP in WCW to help Sting, which was universally panned! Our callers revolt - as they do when we talk about the newcomer to WCW - El Gigante.
Host - John Arezzi
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1h 8min
May 02, 2025 May 8th 1993 - Cactus Jack on his serious injury and the birth of AAA Lucha Libre in the USA
Welcome to Episode 234of Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND. Today's episode features an original uncut episode of the historic talk show, hosted by John Arezzi.
On this episode we share the May 8th, 1993 broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired on 1050 AM WEVD in New York City, NY. On this episode we are joined by Cactus Jack calling in from his home, where he is laid up from the injuries sustained when Vader power bombed him on the cement at a WCW TV taping. And in the studio, entertainment attorney Ron Skoler shares his experience attending TripleMania 1 in Mexico, where an angle with Jake the Snake Roberts was executed, and Ron barely escaped with his life, but not his shoes! This was the beginning of the association between me, Skoler, CD Enterprises and AAA to bring Lucha Libre in a big way to the USA in August of 93! A great episode!
Host - John Arezzi
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1h 4min
April 02, 2025 March 27th, 1993 Cactus Jack, Nikolai Volkoff, Fred the Elephant Boy
Welcome to Episode 23 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND. Today's episode features an original uncut episode of the historic talk show, hosted by John Arezzi.
On this episode we share the March 27th, 1993 broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired on 1050 AM WEVD in New York City, NY. Another entertaining show with Cactus Jack who interacts with the callers and in studio guest Fred the Elephant Boy from The Howard Stern Show. They announce Cactus's first appearance on the Stern show! Nikolai Volkoff calls in as well and discusses his tour to Africa.

Host - John Arezzi
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1h 4min
March 10, 2025 Lucha Star Konnan makes his debut! Terry Funk shoots on Honky Tonk Man
Welcome to Episode 22 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND. Today's episode features an original uncut episode of the historic talk show, hosted by John Arezzi.
On this episode we share the March 6th, 1993 broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired on 1050 AM WEVD in New York City, NY.
Mexican Sensation KONNAN makes his Pro Wrestling Spotlight debut - appearing in studio. This was the first time I met him, and we were in the middle of discussing bringing AAA Lucha Libre to the United States. Also - Terry Funk joins for the entire show and meets Konnan for the first time as well. Honky Tonk Man calls in and causes a disruption - only to get Funk riled up and a shoot barrage from the Funker ensues!
Callers weigh in, and more!
Host - John Arezzi
JOIN THE PATREON PAGE FOR THIS PODCAST AND EXPERIENCE 50 YEARS OF HISTORY FROM THE ARCHIVES OF WRESTLING HISTORIAN AND CO-AUTHOR OF THE BEST SELLING BOOK MAT MEMORIES HERE:
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1h 6min
February 28, 2025 The Ultimate Warrior live - his first shoot interview ever!
Welcome to Episode 21 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND. Today's episode features an original uncut episode of the historic talk show, hosted by John Arezzi.
On this episode we share the February 27th, 1993 broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired on 1050 AM WEVD in New York City, NY.
We bring on this show a live interview with THE ULTIMATE WARRIOR, which could very well be the first EVER shoot interview with anyone. Warrior discusses his departure from the WWF, his building the WARRIOR brand!
The other big story covered is the return to WCW of RIC FLAIR - after his departure from WWF, and the same week - HULK HOGAN returns to the fed at Monday Night Raw! Georgiann Makropolus of the Wrestling Chatterbox appears as well!
A jammed pack vintage show from 32 years ago!
Don Laible has the news capsule, callers weigh in, and more!
Host - John Arezzi
JOIN THE PATREON PAGE FOR THIS PODCAST AND EXPERIENCE 50 YEARS OF HISTORY FROM THE ARCHIVES OF WRESTLING HISTORIAN AND CO-AUTHOR OF THE BEST SELLING BOOK MAT MEMORIES HERE:
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February 18, 2025 From February 20th, 1993 Kerry Von Erich's suicide covered on Pro Wrestling Spotlight
Welcome to Episode 20 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND. Today's episode features an original uncut episode of the historic talk show, hosted by John Arezzi.
On this episode we share the February 20th, 1993 broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired on 1050 AM WEVD in New York City, NY. This episode marked the return of Pro Wrestling Spotlight on WEVD after a several month absence!
We go on the air with the report that Kerry Von Erich has committed suicide with a statement direct from law enforcement in Texas. Paul E. Dangerously (Paul Heyman) who is in the studio reacts, as does Dave Meltzer from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We are later joined by Cactus Jack (Mick Foley) on the telephone.
Don Laible has the news capsule, callers weigh in, and more!
Host - John Arezzi
JOIN THE PATREON PAGE FOR THIS PODCAST AND EXPERIENCE 50 YEARS OF HISTORY FROM THE ARCHIVES OF WRESTLING HISTORIAN AND CO-AUTHOR OF THE BEST SELLING BOOK MAT MEMORIES HERE:
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1h 5min
February 11, 2025 Vince Russo, Jim Cornette and Dave Meltzer on the same Pro Wrestling Spotlight show from February, 1992
Episode 19 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND featuring uncut orginal episodes of the historic talk show with Wrestling Historian John Arezzi.
On this episode is the original broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which originally aired on February 9th, 1992 on 1050 AM WEVD in New York City, NY.
This episode features something that would NEVER happen today. On the same show, Vince Russo (when he was my partner - his beginning days in Pro Wrestling), Jim Cornette and Dave Meltzer. This is truly a classic episode from the archives of John Arezzi!
Don Laible has the news capsule, callers weigh in, and more!
Host - John Arezzi
JOIN THE PATREON PAGE FOR THIS PODCAST AND EXPERIENCE 50 YEARS OF HISTORY FROM THE ARCHIVES OF WRESTLING HISTORIAN AND CO-AUTHOR OF THE BEST SELLING BOOK MAT MEMORIES HERE:
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Follow John Arezzi Here: https://twitter.com/johnarezzi
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1h 6min
February 04, 2025 Full Episode from February 6th, 1993 with Eric Bischoff
Episode 18 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND featuring uncut orginal episodes of the historic talk show with Wrestling Historian John Arezzi.
On this episode is the original broadcast of Pro Wrestling This Week (Pro Wrestling Spotlight) which originally aired on February 6th, 1993 on 1440 WNYG AM in Babylon NY
This episode features the very first appearance on the show by Eric Bischoff, who was about to make BIG news with his appointment as Executive TV Producer for WCW in the last week of the Bill Watts era!
Don Laible has the news capsule, callers weigh in, and more!
Host - John Arezzi
JOIN THE PATREON PAGE FOR THIS PODCAST AND EXPERIENCE 50 YEARS OF HISTORY FROM THE ARCHIVES OF WRESTLING HISTORIAN AND CO-AUTHOR OF THE BEST SELLING BOOK MAT MEMORIES HERE:
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1h 4min
January 28, 2025 Full Episode from January 30th 1993 covering Andre The Giant's Death
Welcome to Episode 17 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind. This episode rewinds back to the radio show I hosted on January 30th, 1993 when news broke of the death of Andre The Giant. We break the news with Andre's friend and caretaker of his farm - Frenchy Bernard who we bring on the air to confirm Andre's passing.
Wrestling Reporter Don Laible joins us as well - and we take calls from listeners. A facinating look back at the death of a legend in real time from 1993!
Host - John Arezzi
JOIN THE PATREON PAGE FOR THIS PODCAST AND EXPERIENCE 50 YEARS OF HISTORY FROM THE ARCHIVES OF WRESTLING HISTORIAN AND CO-AUTHOR OF THE BEST SELLING BOOK MAT MEMORIES HERE:
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1h 7min

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