John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight

Nov 27 2024 127 ep. 113 mins 50

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For 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 returns as the “John Arezzi’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight” podcast! Joined by new co-host Bob Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated, WCW Magazine) and associate producer Alex Robertson (Slam! Wrestling), this new John Arezzi podcast gives listeners the inside scoop about pro wrestling during one of its most controversial eras, 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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S1 Ep14: Terry Funks debut on Pro Wrestling Spotlight from July 1989 - and Paul Heyman and Missy Hyatt and special guest Sonny Blaze

Nov 27 2024 126 mins

Welcome to episode 14 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 #14 show which aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY on July 9th, 1989. We welcome Broadway Sonny Blaze as special guest on this episode. Broadway revie

S1 Ep13: Episode 13 - Reviewing July 2nd, 1989

Nov 14 2024 91 mins

Welcome to episode 13 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 #13 show which aired on 1440 WNYG in Babylon, NY on July 2nd, 1989. The review of this show brought a lot of comparisons to what PWS eventually beca

S1 Ep12: Episode 12 - Ring Boys Lawsuit filed! Plus review of June 25th, 1989 NWA

Oct 31 2024 131 mins

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. Marsh and I review the show that featured many interviews from NWA stars includ

S1 Ep11: Episode 11 - Paul E. Dangerously

Oct 17 2024 113 mins

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

S1: Episode 11 - Vince McMahon Press Conference Coverage from 1991 Addressing Steroid Controversy

Sep 29 2024 111 mins

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 ac

S1 Ep10: Episode 10 - Cactus Jack Manson's FIRST appearance on Pro Wrestling Spotlight

Sep 17 2024 96 mins

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! Host - John Arezzi Co-Host a

S1 Ep9: Episode 9 - Cactus Jack from September 12, 1992

Sep 13 2024 26 mins

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. 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

S1 Ep8: Episode 8 - Weekend of Champions 1991

Aug 27 2024 89 mins

A special episode of Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind! We go far back into the archives to bring you the official live radio remote broadcast from the historic 1991 WEEKEND OF CHAMPIONS Convention! 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 M

S1 Ep7: Episode 7 - Reviewing May 14th, 1989

Aug 22 2024 130 mins

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. We review the radio show from 35 years ago that featured The Power Twins who are b

S1 Ep6: Episode 6 - Remembering Kevin Sullivan

Aug 10 2024 79 mins

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. Marsh plays clips from my history with Kevin, including audio from the past and recent ti