Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents

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Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents episodes

November 24, 2025 Ep. 266: The 2025 Women's 250 (w/ Lyric Swinton, Kristen Ashley)
On this edition of #ThePWIPodcast, Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon are joined by fellow #PWI contributors Kristen Ashley and Lyric Swinton, members of the 2025 #Womens250 committee, to break down the top 10 of the list.
1 hr 55 min
November 07, 2025 Ep. 265: Too Many Titles In Pro Wrestling?
On this edition of the #PWIPodcast, Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon weigh in on the additional championships being added to AEW programming (as well as Mercedes Mone's collection). Plus: What is the best possible outcome for the WWE tournament to determine John Cena's final opponent? Plus: Thoughts on Jade Cargill, the current state of tag team wrestling, and much more.
1 hr 12 min
October 17, 2025 Ep. 264: You Drive Me Ape (You Big Gorilla)
On this episode of the #PWIPodcast, Brian R. Solomon talks at length with fellow host (and #PWI writer) Al Castle about his Gorilla Monsoon biography, Irresistible Force, sharing insight on one of the most beloved voices in WWF history. Plus, TNA Bound for Glory and WWE Crown Jewel: Perth are reviewed, while AEW WrestleDream is previewed.
1 hr 23 min
September 23, 2025 Ep. 263: The 35th Annual PWI 500
On this edition of the #PWIPodcast, Al Castle is joined by guest cohost Jason McVeigh and #PWI Editor-in-Chief Kevin McElvaney to discuss the 2025 #PWI500 ranking, with a special focus on the criteria used to evaluate the top 10 ranked wrestlers.
1 hr 44 min
September 12, 2025 Ep. 262: WrestleMania In Saudi Arabia, Rising Ticket Prices, & More
On this episode of the #PWIPodcast, longtime #PWI contributor Dan Murphy returns to speak with Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon about a range of topics, including:
- The implications of WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia
- The impact of ticket prices on profits, fans
- The return of AJ Lee to WWE TV

... and much more!
1 hr 16 min
August 29, 2025 Ep. 261: Raja Jackson-Syko Stu Incident (w/ Bryan Idol)
NWA TV champion Bryan Idol joins PWI's Al Castle, Brian R. Solomon, and Jason McVeigh to discuss the recent incident at KnokX Pro Wrestling involving Raja Jackson (son of Rampage Jackson) and Syko Stu, which resulted in Stu being hospitalized with severe injuries. The conversation focuses on the various factors that contributed to the situation, what might have prevented it, potential consequences for those involved, and what lessons (if any) the wrestling industry can learn from this going forward.

Stu's Gofundme campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-support-sykostus-recovery-journey
1 hr 24 min
August 06, 2025Ep. 260: Is Kayfabe Dead? (And Other Unreal Concerns)
On this episode of The PWI Podcast, Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon are joined by PWI Editor-in-Chief Kevin McElvaney to discuss the fallout from WWE SummerSlam, along with a host of other topics:
WWE Unreal and the delicate balance between reality and fiction
What was the impact of Seth Rollins' apparent injury?
Brock Lesnar's controversial return to WWE programming
A post-mortem on John Cena's notorious heel turn
Plus: a teaser concerning the upcoming #PWI500 list and much more
1 hr 36 min
July 28, 2025 PWINDIE: Jamesen Shook, 2025 SCI Winner
On this episode of the #PWINDIE podcast, Kaia McKenna & Kevin McElvaney are joined by 2025 Scenic City Invitational winner (and one-half of the ‪#IWTV‬ World tag team champions) Jamesen Shook to discuss his victory in the SCI tournament, his recent "My Kink Is Karma" show on IWTV, and more.
29 min
July 25, 2025 Ep. 259: Hulk Hogan Remembered (w/ Stu Saks)
On this episode of the #PWIPodcast, Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon are joined by longtime PWI Publisher & Editor-in-Chief Stu Saks to discuss the vast and complicated legacy of Hulk Hogan, from his WrestleMania triumphs and undeniable influence (including on our magazine) to his scandals and pitfalls. What will The Hulkster's legacy be when all is said and done?
1 hr 17 min
July 21, 2025 Ep. 258: Crow Or Humble Pie? (w/ Paul E. Pratt)
On this episode of the #PWIPodcast, Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon are joined by fellow PWI contributor Paul E. Pratt to discuss some of the week's biggest news stories, with focus on recent events from AEW (All In), WWE (Saturday Night's Main Event, Evolution), and TNA (Slammiversary).
1 hr 11 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.