The LAST show? Cactus Jack and his son Dewey from 1995!

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02/15/24 • 145 min

Here is episode 108 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast - covering what was the final show of its almost 5 year run. The show was broadcast on 1240 WGBB AM, in West Babylon NY. It was show 263 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight series which aired on January 22, 1995

Marsh and I review this "finale" which featured (fittingly so) Cactus Jack, as our last guest!

We announce plans to carry on with the all NEW podcast - THE PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT - REWIND, which will kick off in time for the 35th Anniversary which was April, 1989. We will have 2 specials before we go back to 1989. The first of which will be a show reviewing the ORIGIN of PWS, broadcast between 1975-77 during my years at Grahm Jr. College. We will then have a 2nd special, reviewing the 1 show I did in the fall of 1985 with George Napolitano at WNYG (we were cancelled after one episode!). Then its back to 35 years ago, covering the April 1989 Pro Wrestling Broadcasts, then May 1989 and each month thereafter.

SO - MORE TO COME!!!!!

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Marsh and I review this "finale" which featured (fittingly so) Cactus Jack, as our last guest!

SO - MORE TO COME!!!!!

Host - John Arezzi

Producer and Creative Director - Marsh

Patreon Executive Producers - Anthony Pires and Joe Holloway

JOIN THE PATREON PAGE FOR THIS PODCAST AND EXPERIENCE 50 YEARS OF HISTORY FROM THE ARCHIVES OF WRESTLING HISTORIAN AND CO-AUTHOR OF THE BEST SELLING BOOK MAT MEMORIES HERE:

https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi

Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel Here:

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Eddie Guerrero from 1994 discussing Art Barr, Evan Ginzburg, Mike Memphis, McMahon Lawsuit

Here is episode 107 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, reviewing the original broadcasts of show 262, which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon, NY on January 8th, 1995.

Marsh and I bring on 2 guests for the podcast on this episode, which is probably the most explosive show we've done since beginning it 107 episodes ago. I comment on the recent Vince McMahon lawsuit and horrific scandal - and it's repercussions, and the history of my coverage of McMahon.

On the guest front - a reunion between me and Mike Memphis after 30 years is a highlight for me. I've know Mike since 1972, when he became a member of the Fred Blassie Fan Club.

Mike went on to become a widely known Elvis Presley impersonator, and we discuss our history and review a call he had with Paul E. Dangerously on WEVD.

Our 2nd guest is wrestling historian Evan Ginzburg, who reviews his interview with Marsh and I with Eddie Guerrero, following the death of Art Barr.

Host - John Arezzi

Producer and Creative Director - Marsh

Patreon Executive Producers - Anthony Pires and Joe Holloway

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Best of February 1991 with Honky Tonk Man, zany callers, WWF Gulf War Angle gone wrong

On this Best of Pro Wrestling Spotlight - Marsh and I review two classic shows from February 1991, which originally aired on 1240 AM - WGBB in West Babylon, NY.

On this episode we focus on some of the legendary callers of that era, including "George from Lindenhurst", "Drew Rhodes", "Joey from North Babylon" and also Dr. Mike Lano joins the frey! Plus a listen back to the controversy of the WWF's Gulf War angle with Iraqi sympathizer Sgt. Slaughter. Wade Keller joins that discussion on the WWF angle. And - a surprise caller from the Newark Airport - the Honky Tonk Man! And enjoyable look back and lots of laughs on this one!

Host - John Arezzi

Co-Host, Producer & Creative Director - Marsh

Patreon Executive Producers - Anthony Pires and Joseph Holloway

JOIN THE PATREON PAGE FOR THIS PODCAST AND EXPERIENCE 50 YEARS OF HISTORY FROM THE ARCHIVES OF WRESTLING HISTORIAN AND CO-AUTHOR OF THE BEST SELLING BOOK MAT MEMORIES HERE:

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