Best John Layfields Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 200: John “Bradshaw” Layfield 1:13:42

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He’s the Wrestling God. He’s a WWE Hall of Famer. He was the longest-reigning world champion in SmackDown history. And this week, John “Bradshaw” Layfield is the special guest for the 200th episode of Shut Up and Wrestle with Brian R. Solomon! Listen in as Brian and JBL talk wrestling history, including the Von Erichs, Memphis, New York and more! J…

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The Welch Legacy Pt. 7 with Tony Richards 2:09:54

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John Layfield welcome back wrestling historian Tony Richards! Tony joins the guys continue their special new series taking an in-depth look at the legacy and lasting importance of Roy Welch and the powerful influence his family had on the evolution of professional…

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The Best of Shut Up and Wrestle, Vol. 4 1:19:33

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Hello, wrestling fans! Join Brian R. Solomon this week for the Best of Shut Up and Wrestle, Vol. 4! During this special holiday week, Brian has dipped into the archives of Shut Up and Wrestle once again to bring you some of his favorite show moments! * Buff Bagwell on his infamous backstage brawl with Shane Helms! * Les Thatcher talks the art of pr…

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BONUS EPISODE: Doug Gilbert 1:55:07

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John Layfield welcome special guest Doug Gilbert! Doug discusses his *NEW* book all about his brother, Eddie Gilbert. Doug shares stories you won't hear anywhere else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Welch Legacy Pt. 6 with Tony Richards and Les Thatcher 1:33:36

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John Layfield welcome back wrestling historian Tony Richards! Tony joins the guys continue their special new series taking an in-depth look at the legacy and lasting importance of Roy Welch and the powerful influence his family had on the evolution of professional…

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Episode 201: From the Archives – Hulk Hogan 1:21:36

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“I wanted to become the Babe Ruth of the WWF. I wanted to go down as the guy that was responsible for the foundation of what we’ve laid out.” As a Christmas gift to listeners, Brian R. Solomon has dug into his audio archives for this 2002 interview with Hulk Hogan. Recorded at Hogan’s home in Clearwater, Florida, shortly after Hogan’s historic matc…

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BONUS EDITION: Special Guest - Noah's Ark Historian Andrew Jones 1:19:56

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On this BONUS EDITION of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Noah’s Ark expert, historian, author, and archaeologist Andrew Jones joins the show. Andrew takes our Hall of Famers on a fascinating journey through his research, discoveries, and firsthand evidence, sharing why he believes he knows exactly where Noah’s Ark rests today. It’s a captivating …

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The Welch Legacy Pt. 5 with Tony Richards 2:14:55

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John Layfield welcome back wrestling historian Tony Richards! Tony joins the guys continue their special new series taking an in-depth look at the legacy and lasting importance of Roy Welch and the powerful influence his family had on the evolution of professional…

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The Welch Legacy Pt 4 with Tony Richards 2:15:14

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John Layfield welcome back wrestling historian Tony Richards! Tony joins the guys continue their special new series taking an in-depth look at the legacy and lasting importance of Roy Welch and the powerful influence his family had on the evolution of professional…

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Episode 199: Kurt Nielsen 1:12:56

24d ago1:12:56

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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #199 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes Kurt Nielsen, author of the new book, Howdy Neighbor! Stan “Plowboy” Frazier and His Appetite for Life. Stan Frazier, aka Uncle Elmer, is truly one of those endearing wrestling characters that doesn’t quite get their due. This …

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The Welch Legacy Pt, 3 with Tony Richards 1:53:16

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John Layfield welcome back wrestling historian Tony Richards! Tony joins the guys continue their special new series taking an in-depth look at the legacy and lasting importance of Roy Welch and the powerful influence his family had on the evolution of professional…

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Episode 198: John LaRocca 1:15:46

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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #198 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes longtime promoter/booker and Fight Game podcaster John LaRocca to the show. It’s a deep discussion of wrestling psychology, and how it has changed over the generations right up to the present. If you’ve got frustrations with mo…

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The Welch Legacy Pt. 2 with Tony Richards 2:17:32

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John Layfield welcome back wrestling historian Tony Richards! Tony joins the guys continue their special new series taking an in-depth look at the legacy and lasting importance of Roy Welch and the powerful influence his family had on the evolution of professional…

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Episode 197: Lizzy Flanagan 1:24:55

1M ago1:24:55

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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #197 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes author and historian Lizzy Flanagan to the show. Join Lizzy and Brian for a discussion of early 20th century wrestling history, the history of wrestling in Philadelphia, Lizzy’s obsession with the Von Erichs, her upcoming biogr…

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BONUS Episode: Shroud Of Turin, historian Dr. Gilbert Lavoie 1:01:56

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John Layfield welcome special guest Dr. Gilbert Lavoie! Widely regarded as the foremost expert on the Shroud of Turin, Dr. Lavoie joins the guys to break down his extensive research, discoveries, and the scientific and historical insights behind one of the most fa…

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The Welch Legacy Pt. 1 with Tony Richards 1:47:36

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John Layfield welcome back wrestling historian Tony Richards! Tony joins the guys to kick off a special new series taking an in-depth look at the legacy and lasting importance of Roy Welch and the powerful influence his family had on the evolution of professional …

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Episode 196: Ian Douglass 1:23:06

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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #196 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes author Ian Douglass to the show! Ian is the writer of such books as A Decided Novelty and Bahamian Rhapsody, plus the biographies of Steve Keirn, Dan Severn, Bugsy McGraw, Brian Blair and Hornswoggle, and more. It’s a discussio…

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Special Guest - Author Bobby Matthews 1:29:57

2M ago1:29:57

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John Layfield welcome author Bobby Matthews to the show! Bobby dives into his writing career, his storytelling inspirations, and the unique connection his work has to the world of professional wrestling. It’s an insightful and entertaining conversation you won’t w…

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Episode 195: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 5 – Pat O’Connor 1:05:46

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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #195 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! It’s part five of the NWA Word Champions Series, with special guest Herb Simmons. NWA champ from 1959 into 1961, Pat O’Connor took the title out of its Dick Hutton doldrums, and was the bridge between the golden age of the ’50s and the more tumultuous 1…

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Special Guest - Princess Victoria 1:56:57

2M ago1:56:57

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John “Bradshaw” Layfield welcome former Women’s World Champion and wrestling legend Princess Victoria! Victoria opens up about her trailblazing career, sharing unforgettable stories from her time in the ring and on the road that will keep you on the edge of your s…

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Episode 194: Scott Keith 1:13:26

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We go in the internet wrestling wayback machine this week for episode 194 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with special guest Scott Keith! If “RSPW”, “Usenet”, “Wrestleline” or “Smark Retro Rants” mean anything to you, then this is the episode for you. Brian and Scott take a deep dive into early internet wrestling culture, and how much the internet wrestlin…

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Special Guest - Leilani Kai 1:33:39

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John “Bradshaw” Layfield welcome multi-time Women’s World Champion Leilani Kai! Leilani opens up about her incredible career, from breaking into the business to traveling the world as one of the true trailblazers in women’s wrestling. She shares unforgettable stor…

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Episode 193: Joel Gertner 1:18:47

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Well, well, well… It’s time for Episode #193 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian’s guest is none other than the quintessential studmuffin himself, Joel Gertner. Brian and Joel get into their shared background as wrestling fans growing up in Brooklyn in the ’80s and ’90s. Lots of talk about the New York wrestling scene in…

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Special Guest - Cash Flo 1:17:00

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John “Bradshaw” Layfield welcome professional wrestler and actor Cash Flo! Cash shares stories from his days working with Al Snow in OVW and the unforgettable moment he got a call from Hollywood megastar Sylvester Stallone, letting him know he’d been cast in Param…

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Episode 192: From the Archives – Maureen Marella 1:21:25

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“My husband used to say to me, the only ones you got to worry about is me and you. So don’t ask me anything about the business. And I never did. I said OK. When the phone rang, and he was in his office, I closed the door. I didn’t wanna know nothing.” In July … Continue reading Episode 192: From the Archives – Maureen Marella → The post Episode 192…

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Special Guest - Sam Roberts 1:24:52

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Gerald Brisco and John Layfield welcome longtime friend and Sirus XM host Sam Roberts! Sam share stories of his time working in the WWE and being surrounded by wrestling legends. All that plus so much more of this edition of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw! Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…

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Episode 191: The NWA World Champions Series, Part 4 – Dick Hutton 1:16:13

3M ago1:16:13

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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #191 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! It’s part four of the NWA Word Champions Series, with special guest Mike Chapman. Despite being the hand-picked successor to Lou Thesz and NWA World champion from 1957-1959, Dick Hutton is the least discussed titleholder from the classic … Continue read…

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Special Guest - Paul Walter Hauser 55:18

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Layfield welcome professional wrestler and Hollywood superstar Paul Walter Hauser! Paul shares his experiences in the squared circle and love for the sport. Plus, he discusses his latest movie projects and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. V…

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Episode 190: James Dixon 1:23:44

3M ago1:23:44

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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #190 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes author James Dixon to the show to talk about his new book on wrestling in 1992, Titan Shrinking: How Wrestling’s Muscle Lost Its Power. It’s a deep dive into the WWF (and a little … Continue reading Episode 190: James Dixon → T…

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Special Guest - Wrestling Historian / Author Kurt Nielsen 1:32:52

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Layfield welcome wrestling historian and author Kurt Nelson to the show! Kurt shares his experiences gathering details and stories about the remarkable history of Stan "Plowboy" Frazier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 189: Valerie Marella-Jankowski 1:15:29

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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #189 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! Brian’s guest this week, for the first time ever on any podcast, is Valerie Marella-Jankowski, the daughter of Gorilla Monsoon! IRRESISTIBLE FORCE: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF GORILLA MONSOON has finally arrived, and it would not be what … Continue reading Ep…

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Special Guest - Great Grand Nephew of Bram Stoker / Author Dacre Stoker 1:03:22

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On this BONUS edition of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John “Bradshaw” Layfield welcome special guest Dacre Stoker, the great-grandnephew of legendary author Bram Stoker. A New York Times bestselling author himself, Dacre shares his family’s story of how Dracula was created and how it shaped the Stoker legacy fo…

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Special Guest - Wrestling Historian/ Author Brian Solomon 1:42:47

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John Layfield welcome wrestling historian and author Brian Solomon! Brian discusses his newest book, Irresistible Force: The Life and Times of Gorilla Monsoon, and shares stories from his journey collecting memories from Gorilla’s family and friends. Sit back and …

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Episode 188: Sean Mooney 1:20:28

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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #188 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! Straight out of the WWF Event Center, it’s the one and only Sean Mooney, Brian’s guest this week! Sean and Brian were unable to connect during the process of IRRESISTIBLE FORCE, Brian’s book on Gorilla Monsoon, but Sean … Continue reading Episode 188: S…

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Special Guest - Southern Rocker Henry Paul 1:04:14

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John Layfield welcome southern rock legend Henry Paul! Henry opens up about his incredible journey in music and shares stories from his brand-new book, The Last Outlaw: My 50 Years in Southern Rock and Country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/…

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Special Guest - GWF's Grey Pierson 1:22:04

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John “Bradshaw” Layfield welcome Global Force Wrestling legend Grey Pierson! Grey looks back on working with a young John Layfield, running shows out of the legendary Dallas Sportatorium, and shares plenty of great stories from the glory days of GWF. Learn more ab…

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Episode 187: From the Archives – Shawn Michaels 53:48

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“I do know that at least at one time in my 21 years of doing this, I was better than absolutely anybody else… Around ’96/97, I don’t think there was anybody better than me at that time.” We go back into the Brian R. Solomon archives again this week on Shut Up and Wrestle, for … Continue reading Episode 187: From the Archives – Shawn Michaels → The …

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Special Guest - Wrestling Historian / Author Steven Johnson 1:37:54

4M ago1:37:54

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John “Bradshaw” Layfield welcome wrestling historian and author Steven Johnson, who joins the show to talk about his newest book, Classic Characters. Steven shares fascinating stories from his research and explains why he felt these often-forgotten tales from wres…

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Episode 186: Sean Dulaney 1:25:44

4M ago1:25:44

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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #186 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes wrestling historian and author Sean Dulaney to the show! The state of Indiana, and particularly the Evansville area, was a fascinating place during the territorial era, and Sean is the man to talk about … Continue reading Episo…

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The Study Of Bigfoot & Other Creatures: The Centre For Fortean Zoology 1:06:17

4M ago1:06:17

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On this BONUS episode of Stories with Brisco & Bradshaw, our hall of famers Gerald Brisco and John Layfield welcome three very special guests, Violent J of the insane Clown Posse, Richard Freeman and John Downes of the Centre For Fortean Zoology. Since 1992, The Centre For Fortean Zoology have carried out extensive research into mystery animals and…

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Special Guest - Dave Sullivan 1:14:19

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John Layfield welcome former WCW star Dave Sullivan. The guys catch up with Dave to hear what’s been going on in his life and career today, and Dave reflects on his years in professional wrestling with stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Learn more about you…

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Episode 185: Allan Blackstock 1:35:23

4M ago1:35:23

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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #185 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes UK-based wrestling historian Allan Blackstock to the show! Allan is responsible for a wealth of outstanding old-school wrestling media on Twitter (@allan_cheapshot) and is here this week to discuss the importance of preserving …

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Special Guests - The Nation Of Domination 1:48:05

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our hall of famers welcome the legendary, Nation Of Domination to the show! Ron Simmons, Charles Wright and D'lo Brown share stories and experiences on the road you won't hear anywhere else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 184: The NWA World Champions Series , Part 3 – Whipper Billy Watson 1:11:23

4M ago1:11:23

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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #184 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! It’s part three of the NWA Word Champions Series, with special guest Greg Oliver. Although often considered one of the “forgotten” NWA World champs, Whipper Billy Watson was not only a significant figure in the history of the … Continue reading Episode …

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Special Guest - Author Beau James 1:32:43

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome wrestling historian and author, Beau James. Beau shares stories of traveling the roads wrestling and what's next in his writing cater. All that plus so much more on this edition of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw. Learn more abo…

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The Best of Shut Up and Wrestle, Vol. 3 1:21:48

5M ago1:21:48

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Hello, wrestling fans! Join Brian R. Solomon this week for the Best of Shut Up and Wrestle, Vol. 3! To fill the void while he’s away this week at the Cauliflower Alley Club Reunion, Brian has dipped into the archives of Shut Up and Wrestle once again to bring you some of the cream of … Continue reading The Best of Shut Up and Wrestle, Vol. 3 → The …

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BONUS Episode - Paranormal Expert John Zaffis 1:03:06

5M ago1:03:06

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On this BONUS edition of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome paranormal expert John Zaffis! John is joined by friend of the show Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie to discuss his research in the strange and unexplained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 183: Ross Benes 1:14:34

5M ago1:14:34

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Hello, wrestling fans! It’s time for Episode #183 of Shut Up and Wrestle, with Brian R. Solomon! This week, Brian welcomes author Ross Benes, author of the provocative new book, 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times. Needless to say, there are many intersections with that topic and the world … Continue readi…

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Special Guest - Karrion Kross 1:07:48

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome Karrion Kross. Karrion shares stories of growing up a wrestling fan and living his dream. He also discusses the process of writing his new book and the stories folks should expect to read when they buy it. Learn more about your a…

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Special Guest - Trevor Murdoch 1:57:06

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On this episode of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, our Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcome NWA superstar,Trevor Murdoch! Trevor shares stories of traveling the roads, wrestling and the very latest happenings in the National Wrestling Alliance. All that plus so much more on this edition of Stories with Brisco and Bradsh…