John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight
114 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 52 ratingsFor decades, the multi-faceted John Arezzi has enjoyed a career like no other - and his Long Island, New York-based pro wrestling radio show, “The Pro Wrestling Spotlight,” was one of the nation’s most popular sources for hot wrestling news and live guests from April,1989 through January, 1995. Now, the beloved radio show continues the tradition with “John Arezzi’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight” podcast!
The PWS podcast gives listeners the inside scoop about pro wrestling during one of its most controversial eras, reviews those shows in chronological order, with the guests, callers, and even the commercials that made the show what it was. Arezzi often brings on the guests that were featured 30 years ago on the original radio broadcasts, and throws a fresh coat of paint on the format by offering new commentary and expert analysis about classic wrestling that can’t be heard anywhere else.
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Episodes
Best of March 1990 - 1991 with Diamond Dallas Page, Cactus Jack, Hot Stuff Eddie Gilbert
March 14, 2024 11:00 - 1 hourOn this Best of Pro Wrestling Spotlight - Marsh and I review three classic shows from March. The first two aired on 1440 WNYG in West Babylon, NY from March 4th and March 18th, 1990 (shows 48 and 50) and the third from March 3, 1991 (show 99), which originally aired on 1240 AM - WGBB in West Babylon, NY. On these shows, guests include the first appearance Diamond Dallas Page, Cactus Jack makes his 3rd ever appearance on the show. Both those appearances come from 1990, and we have a classic i...
Best of February 1991 with Honky Tonk Man, zany callers, WWF Gulf War Angle gone wrong
March 07, 2024 12:00 - 2 hoursOn 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 W...
The LAST show? Cactus Jack and his son Dewey from 1995!
February 15, 2024 12:00 - 2 hoursHere 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 35...
Eddie Guerrero from 1994 discussing Art Barr, Evan Ginzburg, Mike Memphis, McMahon Lawsuit
February 08, 2024 12:00 - 2 hoursHere 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 ...
ECW's TOMMY DREAMER & MIKEY WHIPWRECK plus DAVE MELTZER
February 01, 2024 12:00 - 2 hoursHere is episode 106 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, reviewing the original broadcasts of shows 260 and 261 which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon, NY on December 11th and 18th 1994. Two shows are reviewed by John and Marsh, as show 261 was only 25 minutes in length so we added that show to discuss on this podcast. John was doing a live "remote" from the Nassau Coliseum at the time which led to the shortened broadcast. On the December 11th show, John welcomes special ...
From December 1994! Missy Hyatt UNFILTERED! Cactus Jack's Holiday Poem
January 25, 2024 12:00 - 1 hourHere is episode 105 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the original broadcast of show #259, which originally aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon, NY on December 4th, 1993. Marsh and I are joined by Patreon Executive Producer Joe Holloway and we review the show from 29 years ago. Missy Hyatt was our special guest back then, she takes calls from the listeners of the show. Its Missy UNFILTERED (as always)! We also review the Cactus Jack Holiday poem! A very entertaining show! Hos...
Public Enemy from 1994 and Art Barr's Tragic Death
January 18, 2024 12:00 - 1 hourHere is episode 104 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the original broadcast of of show #258, which originally aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon, NY on November 27th, 1993. Marsh and I review the hilarious first and only appearance of ECW's Public Enemy! We begin the show with the tragic news of the passing of Love Machine Art Barr - who was a mainstay in the AAA Lucha promotion and tag partner to Eddie Gurrerro. Ron Skoler weighs in on the death of Barr, as does Wrestling...
1994! Cowboy Bob Orton, Don Laible and NWA Title Tournament won by Chris Candido
January 11, 2024 12:00 - 1 hourHere is episode 103 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, reviewing show 257 of the original broadcast from November 20th, 1994. Marsh and I return from our Holiday break to begin the final 7 episodes of the original PWS run! We discuss the movie The Iron Claw, The Rock's return to WWE and the recent goings on with AEW before going back in time to pull some classic clips from the past. Don Laible joins us in the studio back in 1994 - having come to NY for the weekend to attend the...
Tammy Fytch and Chris Candido from 1994!
December 21, 2023 12:00 - 2 hoursHere is episode 102 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast. On this episode Marsh and I review show #256 from November 13th, 1994. This is the last episode before the holiday break, and we make it a long one with lots of clips, discussion, and fun! We feature clips of Ron Skoler, who calls in to discuss the AAA/IWC/WCW When Worlds Collide PPV from November 6th. Then a fascinating review of the first and only appearance of Tammy Fytch and Chris Candido. Marsh pulls the call from a...
ECW's Paul E. Dangerously and Cactus Jack - SABU injury vs Benoit!
December 14, 2023 12:00 - 2 hoursHere is episode 101 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, reviewing the original broadcast from November 6th, 1994, which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon New York. Marsh and I bring on Patreon Executive Producer Anthony Pires to review the show. We discuss and review clips that include the focus on Sabu's neck injury which happened at the ECW Arena Show from the night before in Philadelphia. We also review the business like demeanor of Paul E. Dangerously and play clips fr...
Paul E. Dangerously and Too Cold Scorpio! CM Punk back in WWE
December 07, 2023 12:00 - 1 hourHere is episode 100 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, reviewing the original broadcast of show #254 of the radio show, which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon NY on October 30th, 1994. Marsh and I cover this episode, and we give some updates on some recent happennings as well in the crazy world of Pro Wrestling, including the recent Ric Flair Promo on AEW, the return of CM Punk to the WWE, my attendance at the Nashville Monday Night Raw, and more. Guests on the episode we ...
Bruno Sammartino goes to the White House!
November 16, 2023 12:00 - 2 hoursHere is episode 99 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, covering the original broadcast of show #253, which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon NY on October 23rd, 1994. On this show Marsh and I review the final appearance ever by Bruno Sammartino on PWS. Bruno was always a revered special guest on the show and on this episode we dive deep into the relationship between John and Sammartino. Also on the program, Dave Meltzer comes on to discuss, and reveal new details on the long...
Pedro Morales and Gorilla Monsoon from the 1994 Cauliflower Alley Banquet plus Flair vs. Hogan
November 09, 2023 12:00 - 2 hoursHere is episode 98 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, covering the original broadcast of show #252 of The Pro Wrestling Spotlight which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon NY on October 16th, 1994. On this show Marsh and I review Donny Laible reports on the Cauliflower Alley Reunion that was held in Springfield Massachusetts. We play audio of speeches that Pedro Morales and Gorilla Monsoon gave during the reunion. Also on the program, we cover the appearance of Wade Keller, w...
Episode 97 - Cactus Jack from 1994! Cactus leaves WCW, discusses Herb Abrams UWF Blackjack Brawl Fiasco, and ECW
November 02, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourHere is episode 97 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, reviewing the original broadcast of show #250, which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon NY on October 2nd, 1994. John and Marsh review includes his returns from a week off, deciding to go to Las Vegas to attend the Herb Abrams UWF's "Blackjack Brawl" and not have to deal with the crank callers from the week before. He also has his comments on the ECW show, which he also attended on October 1st. Highlights include Cactus J...
Episode 96 - Crank Calls irritate John Arezzi - Dave Meltzer and David from the Power Twins!
October 26, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourHere is episode 96 of The Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, which reviews show 249, which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon NY from September 17th, 1994. Marsh and John review a show truly starts the final chapter of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight run, with many crank callers which begins taking a toll on John Arezzi. It is also revealed that John's plans for a Weekend of Champions 5 is on very shaky ground as ECW books a show with many of the names John intended to use at his event on the s...
Episode 95 Ron Skoler of IWC / AAA on the WCW PPV When Worlds Collide
October 19, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourHere is episode 95 of The Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, which reviews show 248, which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon NY from September 11th, 1994. Ron Skoler of the International Wrestling Council/AAA Lucha Libre promotion joins us on the podcast to review his appearance from 29 years ago! A kinder and gentler Ron hears himself from all those years ago, but still has strong opinions of what was going at that time! Marsh and I review the entire show with Skoler on this jam packed epi...
Episode 94 - ECW NWA Screwjob with Dennis Coralluzzo, Paul Heyman and Shane Douglas
October 12, 2023 11:00 - 2 hoursHere is episode 94 of The Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast. Marsh and John review the Pro Wrestling Spotlight radio show which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon NY on September 4th, 1994. The backlash from the ECW Screwjob of the NWA continues and Paul Heyman, Dennis Carolluzzo, and ECW title holder Shane Douglas all appear on the original radio broadcast. A very historic and controversial show! Don Laible's news capsule, callers, promos, commercials and much more! JOIN THE PATREON PAGE F...
Episode 93 - ECW NWA Screwjob of August 1994
October 05, 2023 11:00 - 2 hoursHere is episode 93 of The Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast. On this episode Marsh and John review the original PWS show which aired on 1240 AM WGBB in West Babylon NY on August 28th, 1994. It marks the return of the PWS to the airwaves after a 9 month absence. We focus on the return of the show, and its main topic - the ECW screwjob of the NWA which took place on August 27th 1994. We review the callers from all over the tri state era. Guests appearances from this episode which we review are ...
Episode 92 - November 1993 - Final WNYG Show
September 28, 2023 14:30 - 2 hoursHere is episode 92 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering John's final two shows at 1440 AM WNYG in Babylon NY. Two shows are reviewed here - including the November 6th program and the final show on November 27th, 1993. John and Marsh do a deep dive on the reasons John decides to leave the airwaves. Donny Laible also makes a surprise appearance and tells a horrific story on why he left wrestling! The last Weekend of Champions convention is covered, as well as the the Sid Vicious / A...
EPISODE 91 SEPTEMBER 25TH, 1993 - Countdown to Weekend of Champions
September 21, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourHere is episode 91 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the September 25th, 1993 shows, which originally aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY. Marsh and John open up the show after a 2 week absence and catch everyone up on latest developments and upcoming shows. We then review the September 25th 1993 show, which features guest Steve Beverly discussing what could be the worst WCW PPV ever - the 1993 War Games. Host - John Arezzi Producer and Creative Director - Marsh Patreon...
EPISODE 90 - SEPTEMBER 11TH 1993 - POWERS OF PAIN at WNYG!
August 31, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourHere is episode 90 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the September 11th, 1993 shows, which originally aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY. Marsh and John open up the show with the news of the passing of Terry Funk, as we just learned about this legends death. We then review the September 11th 1993 show, with Patreon Executive Producer Joseph Holloway. The September 11th show has the Powers of Pain in the WNYG Studios, which based on the clips, sounds like the last place...
EPISODE 89 - AUGUST 28TH & SEPTEMBER 4TH, 1993. AAA LUCHA DEBUT FROM LOS ANGELES
August 24, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourHere is episode 89 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the August 28th and September 4th, 1993 shows, which originally aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY. Marsh and John review two shows from 30 years ago, which had John calling in from Los Angeles, CA on August 28th, the day of the historic AAA/IWS debut at the LA Sports Arena. Bruce Jacobs is in the studio obligations back at WNYG. Don Laible has the capsule and callers are included. The September 4th program has John ...
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT PODCAST EPISODE 88 - AUGUST 21, 1993
August 17, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourHere is episode 88 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the August 21st, 1993 show, which originally aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY. Marsh and John review the show from 30 years ago, which had John calling in from Dallas Texas. It was the IWAS debut in the USA, and a debacle! Bruce Jacobs is manning the studio obligations back in Babylon, hosting the show, and bringing on callers for John. Anthony Pires, the Patreon Executive producer joins John and Marsh, with a spe...
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT EPISODE 87 - TERRY FUNK
August 10, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourHere is episode 87 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the July 31st, 1993 show, which originally aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY. The show features a special guest appearance from Larry Spitz from L&S Comix who comes on to discuss the infamous appearance from Jake the Snake Roberts from the weekend before. We talk Jake's sweet tooth, and a road trip to a seedy area on Long Island after his appearance! Terry Funk also appears on the show from 30 years ago, discussing ...
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT EPISODE 86 - JULY 17, 1993
August 03, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourHere is episode 86 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, reviewing the July 17th, 1993 original broadcast of Pro Wrestling This Week, which aired on 1440 AM WNYG in Babylon NY. Marsh and I go back to hear John's first radio broadcast upon returning from the IWAS tour of Southeast Asia. John drops the F bomb for the first time ever on a live show, and some of the callers take advantage of that! Bruce Jacobs also joins John in the studio to discuss the tour, including him losing the...
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT EPISODE 85 - ECW FOUNDER TOD GORDON
July 27, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourHere is episode 85 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast. We break format with this show, as we bring on ECW Founder - Tod Gordon! Tod's new book "Tod is God" written by Sean Oliver hits the market and we bring on the man who founded Eastern Championship Wrestling, which later become EXTREME CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING. Tod discusses the history of ECW from a fledging North East regional promotion to the expansion into the national game changing company that changed the face of pro wre...
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT EPISODE 84 - KEVIN SULLIVAN
July 20, 2023 11:00 - 2 hoursHere is episode 84 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, reviewing the July 3rd and July 10th, 1993 broadcasts of Pro Wrestling Spotlight which aired on 1050 AM WEVD in NYC. We bring on Kevin Sullivan to discuss the International Wrestling All Stars (IWAS) tour of Southeast Asia which Kevin appeared on with his wife at the time, Nancy (Woman/Fallen Angel) Sullivan. We also play several video clips of the tour with Kevin, none of which he had ever seen before. I highly recomm...
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT EPISODE 83 - JUNE 19TH 1993
July 13, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourHere is episode 83 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, reviewing the June 19th, 1993 broadcast of Pro Wrestling This week on WNYG in Babylon NY. THERE WAS NO EVENING SHOW on WEVD that night as we were in Philadelphia for an ECW show. 30 years ago John was in final preparations for the debut of his INTERNATIONAL WRESTLING ALL STARS show in Southeast Asia. There are no guests on the show, but lots of hilarity none the less with the discussion about the new trading card set "Sex M...
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT EPISODE 82 - STAN LANE FROM THE MIDNIGHT EXPRES
July 06, 2023 20:00 - 2 hoursHere is episode 82 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, reviewing the June 12th, 1993 broadcasts of Pro Wrestling This week on WNYG in Babylon NY, and the evening show PWS heard on WEVD AM in NYC. On this episode Marsh and I take a look back at these two shows, with special guests Stan Lane of the Midnight Express (on the WNYG Show) and Mat Watch's Steve Beverly on the evening show, with Steven DeAngelis from the Starlite Foundation (who later became a ring announcer for ECW) in ...
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT EPISODE 81 - JUNE 5TH 1993 PAUL E. DANGEROUSLY GOES WILD
June 29, 2023 11:00 - 2 hoursHere is episode 81 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, reviewing the June 5th, 1993 broadcasts of Pro Wrestling This week on WNYG in Babylon NY, and the evening show PWS heard on WEVD AM in NYC. We are joined for this review by Donny Laible! Donny, Marsh and I discuss what could be the craziest appearance ever on Pro Wrestling Spotlight by Paul E. Dangerously! Paul E commandeers the studios of WEVD - breaking in during Donny's news capsule - and its chaos ensues from there! Hot...
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT EPISODE 80 - MAY 29TH 1993 JIM HERD
June 22, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourHere is episode 80 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight podcast, reviewing May 29th, 1993 which aired on 1050 AM, WEVD. This show features the appearance that evening of controversial Former Executive VP of WCW Jim Herd to the show (for the first time since 1989!). Herd and John announce the launch of a new 900# project featuring Jim Cornette (YES!), Dave Meltzer, Terry Funk, Paul E. Dangerously, Lance Russell and many other key figures of that time! Herd also answers a few calls. Also w...
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT EPISODE 79 - REMEMBERING SUPERSTAR BILLY GRAHAM
June 15, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourPro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast Episode 79 - Superstar Billy Graham Special Here is episode 79 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast. This episode is a special tribute to the great Superstar Billy Graham, who died after years of ill health, on May 17th. Joining me on this special episode to discuss the life and career of Superstar Billy Graham are George Napolitano, my life long friend, mentor, and the man who was probably Billy's closest friend in the wrestling business. We have pulled ...
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT EPISODE 78 - MAY 15TH, 1993 THE WARLORD, MARK MADDEN
June 08, 2023 11:00 - 2 hoursHere is episode 78 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the original shows that aired on 1050 AM WEVD in New York City, and the Pro Wrestling this week show on 1440 AM WNYG in Babylon NY, from May 15th, 1993! We bring on Patreon Executive Producer Anthony Pires to review the shows from 30 years ago. On the morning show, Pro Wrestling This Week, which originally aired on 1440 AM WNYG, Mark Madden joins us to discuss a column he wrote for the Pro Wrestling Torch, which was targeted ...
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT EPISODE 77 - RON SKOLER, CACTUS JACK
June 01, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourHere is episode 77 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the original shows that aired on 1050 AM WEVD in New York City, and the Pro Wrestling this week show on 1440 AM WNYG in Babylon NY, from May 8th, 1993! Former owner of the International Wrestling Council (IWC) and architect of the AAA Invasion to the United States, NY Entertainment Attorney, Ron Skoler joins us hear for the first time, his appearance on Pro Wrestling Spotlight on May 8th, 30 years ago! Cactus Jack also appear...
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT EPISODE 76 - BEST (WORST) OF POWER TWINS
May 25, 2023 11:00 - 3 hoursHere is episode 76 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast. THIS WEEK - You will hear original episodes (show 6 from May 14th, 1989 and show #41 from January 14th, 1990). Pro Wrestling Spotlight Show 6 - May 14th, 1989 Here is the original episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight from May 14, 1989, which aired on 1440 AM WNYG in Babylon, NY. A LOADED SHOW! Guest include; Kevin Sullivan, Paul E. Dangerously, Dave Meltzer & Professor Toru Tanaka! Plus The Power Twins, Broadway Sonny Blaze & Marty...
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT EPISODE 75 - 1989 Rewind
May 18, 2023 11:00 - 2 hoursHere is episode 75 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast. THIS WEEK - You will hear original episodes (show 26 from October 1st, 1989 and show #39 from December 31st, 1989). On the October 1st, 1989 episode - Ricky Steamboat calls in to discuss his future plans! The Power Twins return to the studio and cause more chaos than ever before! Plus John goes clubbing with Paul E. Dangerously, John & Broadway Sonny Blaze go to the Garden, calls and more! The second vintage show from this era we are ...
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT EPISODE 74 - PAUL E. DANGEROUSLY'S PROPOSAL
May 11, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourHere is episode 74 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the original shows that aired on May 1st, 1993! There was no tape of the morning show on 1440 WNYG as the original broadcast was not a live show 30 years ago. SO - that recorded show was never returned to me (a mystery that will not be solved). On the evening WEVD program, which originally aired on 1050 AM WEVD in NYC, NY, we have another hilarious show, highlighted by a call in by Paul E. Dangerously (who appears for the 2...
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT EPISODE 73 - APRIL 24TH, 1993 PAUL E. DANGEROUSLY
May 04, 2023 11:00 - 2 hoursHere is episode 73 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the original shows that aired on April 24th, 1993! The morning show which aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY focused on the injuries Cactus Jack suffered in his latest match against Vader. We take phone calls from listeners, there are the usual commercials and more. On the evening WEVD program, which originally aired on 1050 AM WEVD in NYC, NY, we have a hilarious show, highlighted by the in studio appearance by Paul E. Danger...
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT EPISODE 72 - APRIL 17TH 1993 JIM CORNETTE AND LANNY POFFO
April 27, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourHere is episode 72 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the original shows that aired on April 17th, 1993! The morning show which aired on 1440 WNYG features Jim Cornette, who discusses Smokey Mountain Wrestling, and comments on the WCW fiasco of a show held in NYC on April 14th. Cornette is classic on the show as always! Lots of callers, commercials, hilarity and more! We then discuss the evening broadcast on 1050 AM WEVD, and we bring on The Genius Lanny Poffo, which is a great...
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT EPISODE 71 - APRIL 10TH, 1993 MADUSA
April 20, 2023 10:00 - 2 hoursHere is episode 71 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast. A special episode as we bring on Madusa to review her appearance on Pro Wrestling Spotlight's WEVD show on April 10th, 1993. Madusa hears the clips for the first time ever. Donny Laible is in Nashville at a Mid South themed wrestling fans convention, and brings Sapphire on to talk to me on the Pro Wrestling This Week portion of the show. Lots of callers, commercials, hilarity and more! Host - John Arezzi Producer and Creative Direc...
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT EPISODE 70 - APRIL 3 1993
April 13, 2023 11:00 - 2 hoursHere is episode 70 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast. We bring Broadway Sonny Blaze back for for the first half of the show, to discuss his relationship with Mark LoMonaco (Bully Ray/Bubba Ray). Sonny discusses his history with Bubba, which was volatile 30 years ago, and remains so today. With Bubba professing his dislike for both Sonny and ME, I was always curious as to why he has held these feelings towards me (him even attacking me at a 2009 TNA PPV - Against All Odds). So, Sonny...
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT EPISODE 69 - SPECIAL WITH BROADWAY SONNY BLAZE
April 06, 2023 11:00 - 2 hoursHere is episode 69 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast. A special episode featuring Broadway Sonny Blaze. Sonny was a huge part of the first year on the Pro Wrestling Spotlight, appearing almost every week on the show, which was broadcast in 1989 on WNYG AM in Babylon NY. He is the person who introduced me to Mick Foley bringing him to the show in September of that year. Sonny's early show appearances with The Power Twins are hilarious, as is his interview with JACK THE GI...
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT EPISODE 68 - MARCH 27TH 1993
March 30, 2023 10:00 - 2 hoursHere is Episode 68 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the original broadcasts of March 27th, 1993, which aired on 1440 AM WNYG in Babylon, NY and on WEVD AM in NYC. Guests include Jake The Snake Roberts who appears on the PWTW show, and Mick Foley (who is on the PWS Evening show), and Nikolai Volkoff. Also in the studio is Fred Schreiber (Fred The Elephant Boy, wack packer from The Howard Stern Radio show), who has Cactus booked on an upcoming Howard Stern show. Be...
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT EPISODE 67 - MARCH 20TH 1993
March 23, 2023 10:00 - 2 hoursHere is Episode 67 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the original broadcasts of March 20th, 1993, which aired on 1440 AM WNYG in Babylon, NY and on WEVD AM in NYC. Guests include DDP - Diamond Dallas Page who calls in to the WNYG morning show as well as Demolition Ax! The WEVD show is filled with callers, commercials and more. I bring on the podcast, 80's Wrestling Con promoter Tommy Fierro, who discusses how we met 30 years ago, and talks about his upcoming convent...
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT EPISODE 66 - MARCH 13TH 1993
March 16, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourHere is Episode 66 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the original broadcasts of March 13th, 1993, which aired on 1440 AM WNYG in Babylon, NY and on WEVD AM in NYC. The podcast focuses on the 200th show of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, and we cover the 30th anniversary of the murder of Canadian wrestler Dino Bravo. We bring on Donny Laible to discuss the murder, and his 2023 tribute of Bravo. Other guests from those March 13th, 1993 show include Pro Wrestling Torch publis...
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT EPISODE 65 - MARCH 6TH, 1993
March 09, 2023 12:00 - 1 hourHere is Episode 65 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the original broadcast of March 6th, 1993, which aired on WEVD AM in NYC. This is one of my favorite episodes EVER! Special guest this podcast is KONNAN, who reviews the episode from 30 years ago with us. Other guests on that March 6th, 1993 show include TERRY FUNK, and a surprise call in from THE HONKY TONK MAN! Honky gets blasted by Funk in (a SHOOT!) in a wild ending of the show. It is remarkable radio. ...
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT EPISODE 64 - FEBRUARY 27TH, 1993
March 02, 2023 12:00 - 2 hoursEpisode 64 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the orginal broadcasts of February 27th, 1993, which aired on WNYG AM in Babylon NY and WEVD AM in NYC. Special guests on this podcast includE 2 very special friends from the past. We are joined by Larry from L&S Comix and Donny Laible! It's a blast from the past with two historic figures from back in the day! We also have an amazing exclusive first time EVER shoot interview with THE ULTIMATE WARRIOR, Jim Hellwig discussing...
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT EPISODE 63 - FEBRUARY 20TH 1993
February 23, 2023 11:00 - 2 hoursHere is One of the most jam packed episodes since our inception! Episode 63 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the orginal broadcasts of February 20th, 1993, which aired on WNYG AM in Babylon NY and WEVD AM in NYC. Special guests on this podcast are Kevin Von Erich, of the legendary Von Erich family, discussing his brother Kerry and the family legacy, and referee James Beard, who was with World Class Champion Wrestling during the glory days of the promotion. This epis...
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT EPISODE 62 - FEBRUARY 13TH, 1993
February 16, 2023 12:00 - 2 hoursHere is episode 62 of John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight Podcast, covering the original broadcast of February 13th, 1993. It is the 30th Anniversary of the firing of Bill Watts, and the big announcement that Pro Wrestling Spotlight will be returning to WEVD! Joining us on the podcast is Mark Madden, who discusses the fax he sent to Henry Aaron and other WCW executives that sealed the fate of Bill Watts with the company. Bill was interviewed by Wade Keller of the Pro Wrestling Torch for Ke...
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT EPISODE 61 - FEBRUARY 6TH, 1993
February 09, 2023 11:00 - 2 hoursEric Bischoff, one of the true pioneers of modern day pro wrestling, appeared on the Pro Wrestling Spotlight for the first time on February 6th 1993, the week of some major changes in World Championship Wrestling. Eric spearheaded WCW’s television product from 1993-2001, he is a WWE Hall of Famer, he hosts a very popular Podcast 83 weeks on Conrad Thompson’s Ad Free Shows, has developed and produced several television programs, and currently has the #1 Best Selling Wrestling book in the Count...