This week, Al Castle and Brian Solomon are joined by Brandon Thurston, veteran indie wrestler and the man behind Wrestlenomics. With an eye on the business end of things, they discuss various topics, including:

• AEW's prospects in 2021


• WWE's recent "Legends Night"


• NJPW's changing main event scene


• Whether WWE house shows are a thing of the past

... And much more. Don't miss it!

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This week, Al Castle and Brian Solomon are joined by PWI Senior Writer Harry Burkett and Editor-in-Chief Kevin McElvaney for a discussion of all things wrestling in 2020. Topics covered include:

• The rise of cinematic matches


• How major companies handled the pandemic


• AEW's first full year in business


• Representation in pro wrestling

... And much, much more. Don't miss this deep analysis of what might have been pro wrestling's most unusual year to date.

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This week on The PWI Podcast, Al Castle is joined by fellow Senior Writer Harry Burkett and Editor-in-Chief Kevin McElvaney to break down the top 10 ranking of PWI's first-ever Tag Team 50.

Then, Harry shares the "director's cut" of his exclusive Hotseat interview with FTR's Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler. Topics include:

• FTR ranking #1 in the Tag Team 50


• Why they chose to leave WWE for AEW


• Their honest feelings about the state of tag team wrestling

...And so much more. 

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This week on The PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian Solomon do a deep dive on the career of The Undertaker, from his salad days as "Mean" Mark Callous to the glory days of "The Streak" (and beyond).

Plus, Al shares his conversation with former Ring of Honor TV champ, Shane Taylor. Topics include:

• ROH's approach to wrestling during COVID


• Black representation in pro wrestling


• Ring of Honor's Pure title tournament


• Taylor's feelings on The Hurt Business

...And much more. Don't miss it!

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This week on The PWI Podcast, Brian Myers (the former Curt Hawkins) discusses his WWE release, decision to sign with Impact Wrestling, and a variety of other topics, including:

• What it was like working with Edge


• His feelings on wrestling without a live crowd


• His work as a trainer and feelings on Maxwell Jacob Friedman

...And more. Plus, PWI's Al Castle and Brian Solomon give their thoughts on WWE's Hell in a Cell event along with other newsworthy items.

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On this special bonus episode of The PWI Podcast, we share a special interview from the Bell to Belles PWI Women's 100 series. Mr. Warren Hayes talks to Nicole Savoy about her ranking in this year's "100" list, along with a range of other topics.

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This week on The PWI Podcast, Senior Writer Al Castle, Bell to Belles cofounder Kristen Ashly, and PWI Editor-in-Chief Kevin McElvaney the 2020 Women's 100 list. Then, Al is joined by this year's #1-ranked wrestler, Bayley, to discuss her heel turn, rivalry with Sasha Banks, and much more.

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This week on The PWI Podcast, "The Ice Man" Dean Malenko joins Al Castle to discuss his notorious placement atop the 1997 PWI "500," as well as his current work behind the scenes for All Elite Wrestling. Plus, Al and Brian Solomon reflect on Roman Reigns' recent run as a heel and give their thoughts on what could lie ahead for him.

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This week on The PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian Solomon are joined by wrestling journalist and historian Keith Elliot Greenberg, who discusses his time with WWF Magazine, as well his new book documenting the meteoric rise of independent wrestling.

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This week on The PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian Solomon break down the recent All Out event, while discussing the implications of recent news concerning WWE talent and third-party apps. Plus, Al is joined by ECWA's Joe Zanolle to talk about the latest incarnation of the annual Super 8 tournament.

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