200 episodes

Hosts Al Castle and Brian R. Solomon discuss the latest news in pro wrestling and have vibrant conversations with wrestlers, industry insiders, and more.

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    • 4.4 • 22 Ratings

Hosts Al Castle and Brian R. Solomon discuss the latest news in pro wrestling and have vibrant conversations with wrestlers, industry insiders, and more.

    Ep. 236: Lucha Libre & WWE, Future International PLEs? (w/ Alfonso Lopez)

    Ep. 236: Lucha Libre & WWE, Future International PLEs? (w/ Alfonso Lopez)

    On this episode of The PWI Podcast, hosts Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon are joined by one of PWI's newest contributors, Alfonso Lopez, for a wide-ranging discussion about the current state lucha libre (AAA, CMLL), WWE's growing presence in Europe and Mexico, and the possibility of future big-time events in those countries. Plus: The AEW EVP storyline, how it may have rebounded, and playing to the strengths of wrestlers with limitations.
    Brian's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ShutUpandWrestlePWI June issue: https://pwi-online.com/product/june-2024-mustafa-ali-we-trust/

    • 1 hr 31 min
    PWINDIE: 10 Belts & Counting (w/ Nina Samuels)

    PWINDIE: 10 Belts & Counting (w/ Nina Samuels)

    This episode of Pro Wrestling INDIEstrated becomes The Nina Samuels Show, as the former NXT U.K. superstar joins PWINDIE hosts Kaia McKenna and Kevin McElvaney to chat about her growing championship belt collection, U.K. and European independent promotions (including  @ProWrestlingEVE , @RiotCabaret , and @luchabritannia ), and her upcoming challenge of Rhio at @progresswrestling 's #sss16 weekend.

    • 28 min
    PWINDIE: Mania Week In Philly (w/ Val Pancakes)

    PWINDIE: Mania Week In Philly (w/ Val Pancakes)

    On this episode of The PWI Podcast, Kaia McKenna & Kevin McElvaney are joined by WrestleMania Week correspondent Val Pancakes for a review of the various indie shows in and around Philadelphia, including offerings from the GCW Collective (Big Gay Brunch, Clusterf**k) and IWTV (ACTION Wrestling DEAN~!!, ETU), among others.

    • 34 min
    Ep. 235: Forty In Philly + Shots Across The Bow (w/ Kevin McElvaney)

    Ep. 235: Forty In Philly + Shots Across The Bow (w/ Kevin McElvaney)

    On Episode 235 of The PWI Podcast, Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon are joined by PWI Editor Kevin McElvaney for a discussion of the controversial April 10 edition of AEW Dynamite, as well as a look at WrestleMania 40 and the events surrounding it.

    • 1 hr 31 min
    Ep. 234: WrestleMania 40 Preview

    Ep. 234: WrestleMania 40 Preview

    On this episode of The PWI Podcast, Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon welcome back PWI Senior Writer Harry Burkett to preview the WrestleMania 40 card and make predictions. Plus, a fun sidebar on classic wrestling magazines, from the Pro Wrestling Illustrated and WWE families.

    • 1 hr 36 min
    PWINDIE: ACTION, Boys & Girls (w/ Matt Griffin)

    PWINDIE: ACTION, Boys & Girls (w/ Matt Griffin)

    On this edition of the Pro Wrestling INDIEstrated podcast, Kaia McKenna & Kevin McElvaney are joined by ACTION Wrestling CEO, promoter, and booker Matt Griffin. to discuss some upcoming events, particularly the DEAN~!!! (DVDVR tribute) event over WrestleMania 40 weekend. Griffin also praises Adam Priest, whom he will be managing against Darius Carter at the upcoming ThrashElvania event. It's a fun episode you'll not want to miss!

    • 34 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
22 Ratings

22 Ratings

Chrismartinez ,

Absolutely terrible audio

Let me start by saying I love PWI. Read it in my childhood and still pick up the occasional issue today. Podcast content and discussion is great;What kills me is the absolutely atrocious audio (taking off 2 stars for how bad it is). I had enough and decided to write this review after a recent one where they interviewed PCO. Couldn’t hear most of the interview with my headphones on and the volume at 100%. Had to listen in my Car with both the phone and car volume at 100% (and even then there were parts that couldn’t be heard). Just listened to the interview with Bruce Mitchell and it went from not being able to hear to screaming as the audio levels changed. Come on PWI. Invest in better equipment, hire an audio engineer (or a better one), whatever. I hear lots of other podcasts where the people aren’t in the same room and don’t have the same problem. Makes y’all seem totally Bush league.

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