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Today on The PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian Solomon review the most unprecedented (and unusual) WrestleMania of all time. From the dynamics of the empty arena to big title changes—and, of course, the strange, cinematic Boneyard and Firefly Fun House matches—the entire show is discussed and dissected.

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We're just days away from what will undoubtedly go down as the most unusual WrestleMania to date. Today on The PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian Solomon are joined by independent wrestler Rex Lawless, who has previously trained at WWE's Performance Center (where 'Mania is being held). Lawless provides insight on the facility—including how it might be set up to accommodate the big event—and discusses how indie promotions have been affected by COVID-19. Plus: a preview of what we might expect to see at WrestleMania, as well as what all this means for the rest of 2020.

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This year's WrestleMania takes place under incredibly unusual circumstances, held over two days with no fans in attendance. This week on The PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian Solomon preview the big event, and offer insight on what we can expect to see. Plus, we hear Al's conversation with one-half of the legendary Rock 'n' Roll Express, Ricky Morton. They discuss Morton's recent health scare, the impact of COVID-13 on professional wrestling, and his involvement in the current iteration of NWA.

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This week on The PWI podcast, hosts Al Castle and Brian Solomon are joined by Wrestling INC's Raj Giri to discuss the impact coronavirus is having on the wrestling business, from major promotions like WWE, New Japan, and AEW to the smallest independent promotions. Plus: Al, Brian, and Raj reflect on the recent retirement announcement from longtime PWI Editor & Publisher Stu Saks.

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In the 2010s, few wrestlers accomplished more than AJ Styles. This week on the PWI Podcast, AJ joins Al Castle to discuss: 

• AJ’s selection as Wrestler of the Decade by PWI readers

Plus: Al Castle, Brian Solomon, and PWI Senior Writer Harry Burkett reveal all the Decade Award winners.

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This week, PWI Senior Writer Al Castle gets into it with Bruce Mitchell about the Pro Wrestling Torch columnist's allegations of racism in the Royal Rumble. Plus, Al is joined by a new cohost, PWI Contributing Writer Brian Solomon.

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After 30+ in the wrestling business, PCO has reinvented himself in a big way. Today on the PWI podcast, he joins Al Castle to discuss the significance of his winning the Ring of Honor championship.

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As each year comes to a close, Pro Wrestling Illustrated readers are invited to make their voices heard. On today's episode of the PWI Podcast, Senior Writer Al Castle & Contributing Writer Kevin McElvaney dissect the PWI year-end Achievement Awards.

Purchase the PWI Year in Review issue at our website: http://pwi-online.com

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A lot has transpired in the world of professional wrestling over the last decade. Today on the PWI podcast, Senior Writers Al Castle & Harry Burkett take a critical look back at the past 10 years.

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For years, Vinny (or "Vincent") Marseglia and Matt Taven were thick as thieves. Then, the Rhode Island native decided he'd had enough. Today on the PWI podcast, Marseglia speaks to Al Castle about his falling out with his former tag partner, as well as his own love of horror movies.

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