Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents

On the latest episode of The PWI Podcast, Al Castle shares audio from his interview with AEW/Impact World champ Kenny Omega (available in the new issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated, in stores now). Before that, Al and co-host Brian Solomon share their thoughts on the latest round of WWE releases, the competing Ultimate Warrior docs on Vice and A&E, and more. pwi-online.com

On the second episode of Pro Wrestling Indiestrated, Kevin McElvaney is joined by Jody Himself (fka Jody The Wrestler, Young Boy) to discuss his name change, the movie Hot Rod, PPW's No Hook, sad music, and many, many other topics. http://www.jodythewrestler.com/ @JodyTheWrestler on all platforms

On the latest episode of The PWI Podcast, hosts Al Castle and Brian Solomon preview AEW's Double or Nothing, while reflecting on the recent wave of TV wrestling documentaries on AEW and Vice and giving their honest thoughts on topics like zombie lumberjacks, deathmatches, and more. Plus: Kevin McElvaney shares his recent conversation with broadcast journalist Mark Pickering about Pro Wrestling NOAH's upcoming Mitsuharu Misawa tribute show and the June 6 CyberFight Festival. pwi-online.com https://www.ddtpro.com/universe Watch the Misawa tribute on FITE TV: https://www.ddtpro.com/universe 

Joining The PWI Podcast, meet the newest member of the Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents ... family, Pro Wrestling Indiestrated. On the premiere episode, PWI Editor-in-Chief Kevin McElvaney is joined by "Big Dan" Champion to discuss this coming weekend's "Reel Rumble" event. https://www.mahoningdit.com/events-schedules/events-calendar  pwi-online.com

Al Castle and Brian Solomon are reunited for this week's episode of The PWI Podcast, where they discuss a variety of topics including WWE's planned WrestleMania Backlash. Then, they answer some sample questions from our annual Readers Poll. Finally, Brian shares audio from his recent conversation with Jeff Jarrett. pwi-online.com

This week on The PWI Podcast, Brian Solomon and Kevin McElvaney (filling in for Al Castle) are joined by Jordynne Grace to discuss her decision to sign a new, multi-year contract with Impact Wrestling, her new recurring column in Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine, working with Jazz, and much more. pwi-online.com

This week on The PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian Solomon are joined by fellow Pro Wrestling Illustrated writer Righteous Reg to discuss a range of topics including the historical importance of WrestleMania, Reg's experiences at the indie events leading up to the big event, and some recent hot topics/scandals in the world of pro wrestling. Plus, Al Castle shares his exclusive interview with one of Ring of Honor's brightest stars, Dak Draper. Don't miss this supersized episode of The PWI Podcast! pwi-online.com

Today on the PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian Solomon are back, burning the midnight oil to deliver a match-by-match, segment-by-segment review of the two-night WrestleMania 37. From celebrity appearances to major title changes (and others that didn't change), it's all there, in this entertaining, thought-provoking, supersized podcast episode. pwi-online.com 

On this episode of The PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian Solomon get in the weeds with all things WrestleMania, from their thoughts on this week's Hall of Fame ceremony to a match-by-match preview of the big event itself. It's a thoughtful, entertaining, and honest look at what we can expect from the upcoming two-night extravaganza. www.pwi-online.com

This week on The PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian Solomon are joined by Wrestlenomics’ Brandon Thurston to discuss some of the biggest stories happening right now in the wrestling industry, including WWE content being edited on Peacock, NXT’s move to Tuesday nights, and Impact Wrestling’s return to Thursdays. This is a thoughtful, in-depth conversation with one of the leading public experts on the economics of pro wrestling. www.pwi-online.com 

This week on The PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian Solomon review the apparent changes in creative plans for WrestleMania following last Sunday's Fastlane PPV, involving Edge, Roman Reigns, and Daniel Bryan. They also share their thoughts on how the big, two-night event is shaping up thus far, while reviewing last weekend's NWA pay-per-view, Back for the Attack. Finally, Al shares audio of his recent Hotseat interview with "WWE Official" Adam Pearce. www.pwi-online.com 

This week on The PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian Solomon discuss the good, the bad, and the explosive of AEW's Revolution PPV. Al and Brian offer their thoughts on the show from top to bottom, from the opening World tag team title match to the anticlimactic ending to the main-event Exploding Barbed Wire Deathmatch. Plus, they look into the history of over-the-top, ultraviolent matches and debate whether they have a place in today's wrestling landscape. Get the latest issue of PWI: getpwi.com Sign up for the free PWI Weekly: prowrestlingillustrated.substack.com

One of the cornerstones of "The Foundation," Rhett Titus is also among the longest-tenured wrestlers in the Ring of Honor lockerroom. Today, he joins PWI Senior Writer Al Castle to discuss his career, ROH's post-COVID return, and more. Plus, Al Castle and Brian Solomon give their thoughts on Elimination Chamber, WWE's WrestleMania options, Bad Bunny, and more. Get the latest issue of PWI: getpwi.com Sign up for the free PWI Weekly: prowrestlingillustrated.substack.com

This week, Al Castle and Brian Solomon are joined by fellow PWI staffer Walter Yeates, who discusses the current business and creative directions of New Japan Pro-Wrestling, based on his recent interview with NJPW President Takami Ohbari. plus, Al and Brian dive deep into this year's Royal Rumble event, while offering their thoughts on what WrestleMania might look like. Get the latest issue of PWI: http://pwi-online.com Sign up for the FREE PWI Weekly: https://prowrestlingillustrated.substack.com/ 

This week on The PWI Podcast, Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Al Castle, Brian Solomon, and Kevin McElvaney are joined by your inaugural Independent Wrestler of the Year, WARHORSE, to discuss the award, being an indie talent during the pandemic, and "memeing his way to a title shot" on AEW Dynamite. Plus, Al, Brian, and Kevin dive deep into the winners and runners-up in every category of our 2020 Achievement Awards.   Get the latest issue of PWI: http://pwi-online.com

This week, Al Castle and Brian Solomon are joined by Brandon Thurston, veteran indie wrestler and the man behind Wrestlenomics. With an eye on the business end of things, they discuss various topics, including: AEW's prospects in 2021 WWE's recent "Legends Night" NJPW's changing main event scene Whether WWE house shows are a thing of the past ... And much more. Don't miss it! Get the latest issue of PWI: http://pwi-online.com Sign up for the new PWI Weekly email newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/19a64898682f/pwi    

This week, Al Castle and Brian Solomon are joined by PWI Senior Writer Harry Burkett and Editor-in-Chief Kevin McElvaney for a discussion of all things wrestling in 2020. Topics covered include: The rise of cinematic matches How major companies handled the pandemic AEW's first full year in business Representation in pro wrestling ... And much, much more. Don't miss this deep analysis of what might have been pro wrestling's most unusual year to date. Get the latest issue of PWI: http://pwi-online.com Sign up for the new PWI Weekly email newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/19a64898682f/pwi

This week on The PWI Podcast, Al Castle is joined by fellow Senior Writer Harry Burkett and Editor-in-Chief Kevin McElvaney to break down the top 10 ranking of PWI's first-ever Tag Team 50. Then, Harry shares the "director's cut" of his exclusive Hotseat interview with FTR's Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler. Topics include: FTR ranking #1 in the Tag Team 50 Why they chose to leave WWE for AEW Their honest feelings about the state of tag team wrestling ...And so much more.  Get the latest issue of PWI: http://pwi-online.com Sign up for the new PWI Weekly email newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/19a64898682f/pwi

This week on The PWI Podcast, Al Castle and Brian Solomon do a deep dive on the career of The Undertaker, from his salad days as "Mean" Mark Callous to the glory days of "The Streak" (and beyond). Plus, Al shares his conversation with former Ring of Honor TV champ, Shane Taylor. Topics include: ROH's approach to wrestling during COVID Black representation in pro wrestling Ring of Honor's Pure title tournament Taylor's feelings on The Hurt Business ...And much more. Don't miss it! Get the latest issue of PWI: http://pwi-online.com Sign up for the new PWI Weekly email newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/19a64898682f/pwi

This week on The PWI Podcast, Brian Myers (the former Curt Hawkins) discusses his WWE release, decision to sign with Impact Wrestling, and a variety of other topics, including: What it was like working with Edge His feelings on wrestling without a live crowd His work as a trainer and feelings on Maxwell Jacob Friedman ...And more. Plus, PWI's Al Castle and Brian Solomon give their thoughts on WWE's Hell in a Cell event along with other newsworthy items. Get the latest issue of PWI: http://pwi-online.com Sign up for the new PWI Weekly email newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/19a64898682f/pwi