John Arezzi discusses the WWF Ring Boy Lawsuit and his memories of Mel Phillips.

<strong>Welcome to episode 12 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind - where we look back at classic shows from the archives of John Arezzi, going back to the very early days of pro wrestling talk on the radio. On this episode - we will review show #12 show which aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY on June 25th, 1989.</strong></p><strong>Marsh and I review the show that featured many interviews from NWA stars including Teddy Long with Norman the Lunatic, Paul E. Dangerously and Jim Cornette in a hilarious backstage encounter, and more. We also discuss the first bus trip to the NWA show in New Haven Connecticut and play bus banter with Bruce Jacobs, the listeners and even John's sister!</strong></p><strong>On a serious note - with the recent lawsuit filed against Vince and Linda McMahon, the WWE and TKO by 5 ring boys this past week - John for the first time goes back in time to give his history with Mel Phillips, who he first met in June, 1974.</strong></p><strong>Host - John Arezzi</strong></p><strong>Co-Host and Creative Director - Marsh</strong></p><strong>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:</strong></p><strong> </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><strong>Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel Here: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight"><strong>https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><strong>Follow John Arezzi Here: </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/johnarezzi"><strong>https://twitter.com/johnarezzi</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><strong> </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight"><strong>https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><strong>Order a copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here:</strong></p><a href="https://a.co/d/4TXWVAv"><strong>https://a.co/d/4TXWVAv</strong></a><strong> Copyright</strong></p><strong>2024 Alexander Media Services, LLC</strong></p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

02:15:23

Paul E. Returns, John Studd No Shows Main Event, WWE Nassau Coliseum June 1989

<strong>Welcome to episode 11 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind - where we look back at classic shows from the archives of John Arezzi, going back to the very early days of pro wrestling talk on the radio. On this episode - we will review show #10 show which aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY on June 11th, 1989. Marsh and I review the show that featured Paul E. Dangerously who called in on that show. Larry from L&S Comix calls in to reviewing the universally panned Nassau Coliseum house show - where Big John Studd no-showed the main event. Vinny from West Babylon calls in for one of his first ever appearances. Broadway Sonny Blaze is in studio as well.</strong></p><strong>Host - John Arezzi</strong></p><strong>Co-Host and Creative Director - Marsh</strong></p><strong>Patreon Executive Producers: Joseph Holloway and Anthony Pires</strong></p><strong>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:</strong></p><strong> </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><strong>Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel Here: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight"><strong>https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><strong>Follow John Arezzi Here: </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/johnarezzi"><strong>https://twitter.com/johnarezzi</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><strong> </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight"><strong>https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><strong>Order a copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here:</strong></p><a href="https://a.co/d/4TXWVAv"><strong>https://a.co/d/4TXWVAv</strong></a><strong> Copyright</strong></p><strong>2024 Alexander Media Services, LLC</strong></p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

01:59:22

July 21st, 1991 Vince McMahon Steroid Press Conference

Here is a historic original broadcast of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired on July 21st, 1991 on 1240 AM - WGBB.  On this explosive show, I cover the Vince McMahon press conference held at the Plaza Hotel in New York City on July 16th, 1991 to discuss his steroid use and plans to implement a steroid testing policy for the WWF. It's the event I had to use an assumed name to access, and I confront McMahon and PR rep Steve Planamenta. Alex Marvez from the Miami Herald joins us as well!  </p><strong>Host - John Arezzi</strong></p><strong>Co-Host and Creative Director - Marsh</strong></p><strong>Patreon Executive Producers: Joseph Holloway and Anthony Pires</strong></p><strong>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:</strong></p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi">https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi</a></p><strong>Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel Here:</strong></p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight">https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight</a></p><strong>Follow John Arezzi Here:</strong></p><a href="https://twitter.com/johnarezzi">https://twitter.com/johnarezzi</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/johnarezzi">https://instagram.com/johnarezzi</a></p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight">https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight</a></p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/JohnArezzisMatMemories">https://www.facebook.com/JohnArezzisMatMemories</a></p><strong>Order a copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: </strong>https://a.co/d/gpY5CLN</p><strong>Copyright 2024 </strong></p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

01:52:47

September 17th, 1989 Cactus Jack Manson makes his debut on Pro Wrestling Spotlight

<strong>A historic episode of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight from 1989. Mick Foley makes his very first appearance on Pro Wrestling Spotlight as Cactus Jack Manson! Broadway Sonny Blaze introduced Mick to me 35 years ago, and this marks the first of his dozens of appearances on the show! Don Laible does the news capsule, lots of callers, commercials and much more!</strong></p><strong>Host - John Arezzi</strong></p><strong>Co-Host and Creative Director - Marsh</strong></p><strong>Patreon Executive Producers: Joseph Holloway and Anthony Pires</strong></p><strong>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:</strong></p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi">https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi</a></p><strong>Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel Here:</strong></p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight">https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight</a></p><strong>Follow John Arezzi Here:</strong></p><a href="https://twitter.com/johnarezzi">https://twitter.com/johnarezzi</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/johnarezzi">https://instagram.com/johnarezzi</a></p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight">https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight</a></p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/JohnArezzisMatMemories">https://www.facebook.com/JohnArezzisMatMemories</a></p><strong>Order a copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: </strong>https://a.co/d/gpY5CLN</p><strong>Copyright 2024 </strong></p><br /></p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

01:37:33

September 12th, 1992 post Weekend of Champions Wrestling Convention

<strong>We go far back into the archives to bring you the original 1050 WEVD AM in New York City Broadcast of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight from September 12th, 1992.</strong></p><strong>Special guest is Cactus Jack. We discuss the end of The Wrestling Insiders, announce a new agreement with Long Island radio station (and original home of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight 1440 AM WNYG. There are callers, Donny Laible's news capsule and more.</strong></p><strong>Host - John Arezzi</strong></p><strong>Co-Host and Creative Director - Marsh</strong></p><strong>Patreon Executive Producers: Joseph Holloway and Anthony Pires</strong></p><strong>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:</strong></p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi">https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi</a></p><strong>Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel Here:</strong></p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight">https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight</a></p><strong>Follow John Arezzi Here:</strong></p><a href="https://twitter.com/johnarezzi">https://twitter.com/johnarezzi</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/johnarezzi">https://instagram.com/johnarezzi</a></p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight">https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight</a></p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/JohnArezzisMatMemories">https://www.facebook.com/JohnArezzisMatMemories</a></p><strong>Order a copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: </strong>https://a.co/d/gpY5CLN</p><strong>Copyright 2024 </strong></p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

00:28:20

Weekend of Champions 1991 LIVE REMOTE

<strong>A special episode of Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind!</strong></p><strong>We go far back into the archives to bring you the official live radio remote broadcast from the historic 1991 WEEKEND OF CHAMPIONS Convention!  </strong></p><strong>You'll hear Donny Laible, Bruce Jacobs and John Arezzi bring on a star studded lineup of legends and stars about the largest fan gathering of its time LIVE from the convention!  Fabulous Moolah, Ox Baker, Jim Cornette, Rockin Robin, Bruno Sammartino, and Cactus Jack, along with fans attending from all over the USA!  An amazing look back from 33 years ago!</strong></p><strong>This original broadcast aired live on August 25th, 1991!</strong></p><strong>Host - John Arezzi</strong></p><strong>Co-Host and Creative Director - Marsh</strong></p><strong>Patreon Executive Producers: Joseph Holloway and Anthony Pires</strong></p><strong>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:</strong></p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi">https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi</a></p><strong>Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel Here:</strong></p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight">https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight</a></p><strong>Follow John Arezzi Here:</strong></p><a href="https://twitter.com/johnarezzi">https://twitter.com/johnarezzi</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/johnarezzi">https://instagram.com/johnarezzi</a></p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight">https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight</a></p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/JohnArezzisMatMemories">https://www.facebook.com/JohnArezzisMatMemories</a></p><strong>Order a copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: </strong>https://a.co/d/gpY5CLN</p><strong>Copyright 2024 </strong></p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

01:37:49

Paul E. Dangerously, Kevin Sullivan and Promoter Mitch Seinfeld from 1989!

<strong>Welcome to episode 7 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind - where we look back at classic shows from the archives of John Arezzi, going back to the very early days of pro wrestling talk on the radio. On this episode - we will review show #5 show which aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY on May 14th, 1989.</strong></p><strong>We review the radio show from 35 years ago that featured The Power Twins who are back again in-studio, this time taunting Indy wrestlers Bialo The Giant and Crazy Don Rock who they will be wrestling in an upcoming battle royal promoted by the youngest promoter in wrestling at that time, Mitch Seinfeld. Paul E. Dangerously and Kevin Sullivan are also interview guests on that show.</strong></p><strong>Mitch is the special guest on this show, and joins Marsh and John, telling his stories about that time, his life in wrestling with AFA and SIKA, Ted Petty, and shares his memories of Kevin Sullivan.</strong></p><strong>Host - John Arezzi</strong></p><strong>Co-Host and Creative Director - Marsh</strong></p><strong>Patreon Executive Producers: Joseph Holloway and Anthony Pires</strong></p><strong>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:</strong></p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi">https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi</a></p><strong>Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel Here:</strong></p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight">https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight</a></p><strong>Follow John Arezzi Here:</strong></p><a href="https://twitter.com/johnarezzi">https://twitter.com/johnarezzi</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/johnarezzi">https://instagram.com/johnarezzi</a></p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight">https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight</a></p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/JohnArezzisMatMemories">https://www.facebook.com/JohnArezzisMatMemories</a></p><strong>Order a copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: </strong>https://a.co/d/gpY5CLN</p><strong>Copyright 2024 </strong></p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

02:18:37

Remembering Kevin Sullivan

<strong>On this special episode of Pro Wrestling Spotlight rewind we pay tribute to our friend Kevin Sullivan who passed away the morning of August 9th. Don Laible and I remember our friend of 50 years with memories of the Taskmaster, the man who was so influential on both of our careers in wrestling.</strong></p><strong>Marsh plays clips from my history with Kevin, including audio from the past and recent times.</strong></p><strong>Host - John Arezzi</strong></p><strong>Co-Host and Creative Director - Marsh</strong></p><strong>Special Guest - Don Laible</strong></p><strong>Patreon Executive Producers - Joseph Holloway and Anthony Pires</strong></p><strong>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:</strong></p><strong> </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><strong>Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel Here: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight"><strong>https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><strong>Follow John Arezzi Here: </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/johnarezzi"><strong>https://twitter.com/johnarezzi</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><strong> </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight"><strong>https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><strong>Order a copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here:</strong></p><a href="https://a.co/d/4TXWVAv"><strong>https://a.co/d/4TXWVAv</strong></a><strong> Copyright</strong></p><strong>2024 Alexander Media Services, LLC</strong></p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

01:28:40

Reviewing May 7th 1989 Pro Wrestling Spotlight Radio with chaos in the studio!

<strong>Welcome to the patreon early video release of episode 5 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind - where we look back at classic shows from the archives of John Arezzi, going back to the very early days of pro wrestling talk on the radio. On this episode - we will review show #5 show which aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY on May 7th, 1989.</strong></p><strong> The Power Twins are in-studio while the NWA Wrestle War 1989 pay-per-view takes place! Also, classic audio with Captain Lou Albano, The Iron Sheik, Mike Rotundo, George Napolitano and more!</strong></p><strong>The debut phone call with Joey from Babylon "The Dean of Wrestling" Plus the phone callers start to revolt against The Power Twins, they don't care and then they "shoot" on The Unpredictable Johnny Rodz!</strong></p><strong> Live NWA reports from the listeners, Unmerciful taunting of a studio guest Marty Pereira  and much more!</strong></p><strong>Jam packed with lots of historic firsts and lots of laughs!</strong></p><strong>Host - John Arezzi</strong></p><strong>Co-Host and Creative Director - Marsh</strong></p><strong>Patreon Executive Producer Joseph Holloway</strong></p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

01:56:23

Gary Michael Cappetta and Broadway Sonny Blaze Review their first appearances on Pro Wrestling Spotlight

<strong>Welcome to episode 4 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind - where we look back at classic shows from the archives of John Arezzi, going back to the very early days of pro wrestling talk on the radio. On this episode - we will review show #4 show which aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY on April 30th, 1989.</strong></p><strong>The 4th show on WNYG in 1989 features the very first on air appearances by both Gary Michael Cappetta (who is the in studio guest) and Al "Broadway Sonny Blaze" Schaefer, who later became co-host of the show. Both Gary and Al review the show with us.</strong></p><strong><em><u>NOTE: As was the case in the history of PWS - technical difficulties play a part in some parts of the show from 35 years ago, and it is the case for parts of this episode of PWS Review. Gary had a very bad internet connection - and for some reason didn't hear or respond to many of the questions in the conversation. Marsh did the best he could editing it - but Gary leaves abruptly and we go right into the segment with Broadway Sonny Blaze</u></em></strong></p><strong>This episode also includes the first appearances by Larry Zbyszko and Johnny Valiant, in addition to the first commercials from L&S Comix. David from the Power Twins is in the studio and John and David celebrate their victory that took place in Amityville High School the previous Friday in John's "managerial debut".</strong></p><strong> And a suprise appearance by Sol Horenstein at the end of the show</strong></p><strong>Lots to digest here on this show</strong></p><strong>There are classic phone calls & commercials as well!</strong></p><strong>Host - John Arezzi</strong></p><strong>Co-Host and Creative Director - Marsh</strong></p><strong>Patreon Executive Producer Joseph Holloway</strong></p><strong>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:</strong></p><strong> </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><strong>Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel Here: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight"><strong>https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><strong>Follow John Arezzi Here: </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/johnarezzi"><strong>https://twitter.com/johnarezzi</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><strong> </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight"><strong>https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><strong>Order a copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here:</strong></p><a href="https://a.co/d/4TXWVAv"><strong>https://a.co/d/4TXWVAv</strong></a><strong> Copyright</strong></p><strong>2024 Alexander Media Services, LLC</strong></p> </p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>

02:14:37