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A lively discussion about the world of pro wrestling, hosted by Pro Wrestling Illustrated Senior Writer Al Castle and Contributing Writer Brian Solomon.
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- 2 weeks ago1h 19m
Ep. 283: Heartbreak & Lingering Questions
Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon check in after an eventful (and, at times, tragic) early-October, reflecting on recent wrestling news. They discuss the heartbreaking loss of Benjamin "PAC" Satterley, the unfortunate incident in Mexico involving the death of referee El Buho, and the TNA debut/subsequent firing of Max Caster following a controversial promo. They also discuss lingering thoughts about the #PWI500, the potential liability of WWE running events in Saudi Arabia, and more. Then, Al is joined by wrestler/manager Sidney Bakabella to discuss his #500 placement (among other topics).
- Sep 25, 20261h 29m
Ep. 282: PWI 500 In Review (2026 Edition)
This special episode of the #PWIPodcast offers a glimpse behind the pages of the 36th annual #PWI500 issue. Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon are joined by two other members of the ranking committee, Kevin McElvaney and birthday boy Jason McVeigh. Together, they review the criteria used to compile the list, explain the rationale for the top 10, and give their predictions for who might top next year's "500."
- Sep 22, 20261h 18m
Ep. 281: Champions Of The World (w/ Dan Murphy)
Former PWI Senior Writer Dan Murphy joins Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon to share his fond, personal memories of Andy Williams (AEW's The Butcher). Then, the trio reflects on the career of Bill Dundee and AEW's recent "Rebel Heart" edition of Dynamite (featuring "Rebel" Tanea Brooks). Plus: Should Penta have defeated Roman Reigns for the WWE World heavyweight title? Was Sami Zayn becoming World champion again the right call? Thoughts on Stephanie Vaquer's success in Chile/house show title changes Concerns about the use of fire in pro wrestling (and dangerous stunts that may go too far)
- Sep 4, 20261h 17m
Ep. 280: Flight Of The Ospreay
On the heels of a packed wrestling weekend in London, Pro Wrestling Illustrated Editor-in-Chief Kevin McElvaney checks in with Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon to discuss all things All In Wembley: Will Ospreay and Mercedes Mone finally claiming AEW World championships Was Ospreay vs. Kenny Omega really Match of the Year? (or AEW's greatest match?) Overall thoughts on the show, including some hidden gems Brief discussion of satellite events from RevPro and Pro Wrestling: EVE All that and so much more on this edition of the PWI Podcast!
- Aug 6, 20261h 18m
Ep. 279: SummerSlam Hits, Tricks, Misses (w/ Cameron Hawkins)
On this edition of the #PWIPodcast, Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon are joined by fellow PWI contributor Cameron Hawkins, the author of the Trick Williams cover story in the September 2026 edition of #ProWrestlingIllustrated. They discuss this year's two-night SummerSlam in Minnesota, including what the event might mean for key names such as Williams, Cody Rhodes, Oba Femi, CM Punk, and more.
- Jul 2, 20261h 8m
Ep. 278: Femi, Zayn, Will Ospreay, & Time (w/ Jason McVeigh)
Still recovering from that last big pro wrestling weekend? Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon have got you covered, as they join fellow PWI writer Jason McVeigh to reflect on the biggest stories from WWE Night of Champions and AEW Forbidden Door. What's next for Oba Femi, Sami Zayn, and Jacob Fatu? Who should Will Ospreay face at All In: Wembley Stadium? You'll find the answers to these questions (along with some fun SummerSlam nostalgia and reminiscences) in this episode of the #PWIPodcast.
- Jun 10, 20261h 21m
Ep. 277: Dos Americanos En Mexico (w/ Alfonso Lopez)
Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon catch up with Alfonso Lopez, PWI's lead Mexican lucha libre correspondent, to parse through the latest wrestling happenings in his home country. The recent mask-vs.-mask match between El Grande Americano (Ludwig Kaiser) and Grande Americano Original (Chad Gable) is discussed at length, as is the larger topic of WWE's influence on AAA. Plus: the continued AEW/CMLL relationship, MJF's return to the main event picture, and more.
- May 22, 20261h 27m
Ep. 276: Ted Turner, Mass Releases, And MJF's Hair
On this episode of the PWI Podcast, Senior Writer Al Castle is joined by PWI Editor-in-Chief Kevin McElvaney to catch up on a variety of big news stories, including the passing of Ted Turner, the premiere of the Hulk Hogan documentary on Netflix, the return of Brock Lesnar, and the possibility of MJF losing hair in his latest AEW World title bid.
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