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January 31, 2022 Ep. 191 – The PWI Awards, Observer Hall of Fame, and More
In this episode of The PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian R. Solomon return with a lengthy, substantive discussion in which they break down the winners, runners-up, and possible snubs in the 2021 PWI Achievement Awards. Find out Al and Brian's thoughts about the winners and who, in certain categories, they felt should've won instead.
Our hosts also deliberate why AEW talent fared so well, which segues into some talk of the long history of PWI appearing at wrestling events. (No, contrary to some tweets we've read, this is not a new phenomenon!)
Plus, Al and Brian weigh in on the latest inductees into the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame, discussing who they'd like to see included in the future, whether a wrestler's conduct away from the ring should influence eligibility, and how the selection process could potentially be improved. (WARNING: This last section contains some discussion of sensitive topics and alleged criminal activity.)

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1 hr 50 min
January 20, 2022 JUST JOSHI – Ice Ribbon & Independent Primers
Following up on the previous editions of "The Baseline," JPQ welcomes JD of Red Leaf Retrocast to discuss another transitional period for Ice Ribbon. Then, Alex Richards drops by for a look at the top independent promotions in the world of joshi.
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2 hr 37 min
January 18, 2022 PREMIERE: JUST JOSHI – Stardom & TJPW
It's the premiere episode of the latest addition to the Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents ... network of podcasts. In Just Joshi, host JPQ will be joined by a range of analysts and wrestlers to discuss relevant topics in the world of Japanese women's wrestling. In part one, "The Baseline," JPQ welcomes PWI Editor-in-Chief Kevin McElvaney to run through the 2021 performances of the Stardom roster, unit by unit. Then, Scott E. of Five Star Joshi Podcast for a deep dive into the roster of Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling.
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2 hr 4 min
January 12, 2022 PWIndie – Game Changer Takes Manhattan
Ahead of the January 23 Wrld on GCW show at the Hammerstein Ballroom, Kevin & Kaia are joined by wrestlers Allie Katch and Tony Deppen, as well as Game Changer Wrestling founder and promoter Brett Lauderdale, for a discussion of the big show, GCW's evolution through the years, and much more.
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1 hr 18 min
January 10, 2022 Get The W – The TBS Title Tourney, Midcard Titles, And More
On this episode of PWI Presents ... Get The W, Kristen Ashly is joined by wrestling analysts Xenia (XeniaDidThat) and Warren Hayes (The Mr. Warren Hayes Show) to review the AEW TBS Championship Tournament and the crowning of a new star in All Elite Wrestling's Women's division in Jade Cargill. Plus, a thought-provoking discussion of the role mid-card singles titles play, and how this new championship can potentially mean exciting things for the AEW women's roster.
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1 hr 8 min
January 06, 2022 Ep. 190 – Big E Interview, Plus: Reactions to Day 1, WK 16
Finally, we share the full, uncut audio of PWI Contributing Writer Righteous Reg's "Hotseat" interview with Big E. But first, PWI's Al Castle & Brian Solomon are back to talk about some of the biggest recent news in the wrestling world, including Brock Lesnar and Kazuchika Okada's respective world title victories. Plus, Al and Brian discuss the top 10 in our #TagTeam50 ranking (on newsstands now).
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1 hr 40 min
December 30, 2021 Ep. 189 – WWE & AEW in 2022 (What to Expect)
To round out 2021, PWI's Al Castle and Brian R. Solomon are joined by wrestler-turned-analyst Brandon Thurston for a look at the financial states and trajectory of World Wrestling Entertainment and All Elite Wrestling. Who are the biggest stars in pro wrestling? What do recent ratings, demographic performances, live gates, and major business moves mean for the future of WWE and its closest competitor, AEW? Don't miss this substantive discussion of the state of both companies as we head into 2022.
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1 hr 39 min
December 28, 2021 PWIndie – The Wrestival w/ AC Mack, Alec Price, Becca, and Drew Cordeiro
In anticipation of this coming weekend's Wrestival event, PWI's Kevin McElvaney and wrestler/"Conduit Of Karma" Kaia McKenna speak to a few of the key figures involved in the event: IWTV #1 contender AC Mack, Limitless Wrestling stars Alec Price & Becca, and Beyond Wrestling promoter Drew Cordeiro.
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1 hr 6 min
December 21, 2021Get The W – The State of Stardom
On episode 3 of Get The W, host Kristen Ashly is joined by joshi expert JPQ for a deep dive into the state of World Wonder Ring Stardom, looking into the state of the world's premier women's wrestling promotion. Topics include:
The impact of Stardom's sale to Bushiroad
Stardom's prospects for international influence/success
How the company is expanding in its native Japan
Stardom's presence at NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom
Plus, a full review of last weekend's Osaka Super Wars and an exciting announcement about a forthcoming addition to the Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents ... podcast family.
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1 hr 15 min
December 16, 2021Ep. 188 – John Silver & Alex Reynolds, Plus: A Smorgasbord of News Items
Hosts Al Castle and Brian R. Solomon are back in the saddle this week to discuss an array of timely topics, including:
Brian's new podcast venture
The recent passing of Blackjack Lanza
Jeff Hardy's potential future in wrestling
What's next for Ring of Honor's top stars
Plus, Al shares his recent conversation with The Dark Order's Alex Reynolds and John Silver.
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1 hr 15 min

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A lively discussion about the world of pro wrestling, hosted by Pro Wrestling Illustrated Senior Writer Al Castle and Contributing Writer Brian Solomon.