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Episode 27: October 29, 1989

This week on John Arezzi’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight Then & Now, John & The Great Brian Last look at the original broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight from October 29, 1989!  Paul E. Dangerously is in-studio and out of control!  Paul talks to the callers and one of their mothers! Plus Sonny Blaze calls in with a live report from Wrestlers Against Drugs, John gives the backstory of Paul’s on-air confrontation with a listener’s mom, Halloween Havoc results, calls and more!

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John Arezzi’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight Then & Now is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network

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Episode 26: October 22, 1989

This week on John Arezzi’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight Then & Now, John & The Great Brian Last look at the original broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight from October 22, 1989!  Dave Meltzer calls in to talk the latest news and take calls!  George Napolitano calls in with Road Warriors news and to talk Halloween Havoc!  Broadway Sonny Blaze interviews Jack The Giant Stalker, in one of the most bizarre segments in Pro Wrestling Spotlight history! Plus John recaps his day with Ricky & Bonnie Steamboat at Herber Plumbing, we talk the 1989 earthquake, calls and more!

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Produced by Lou Kipilman

John Arezzi’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight Then & Now is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network

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Episode 25: October 15, 1989

This week on John Arezzi’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight Then & Now, John & The Great Brian Last look at the original broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight from October 15, 1989!  Bruno Sammartino calls in to talk about Halloween Havoc and the WWF’s payroll issues!  Mark Tendler & Black Venus are in-studio to promote Wrestlers Against Drugs!  Plus John deals with crank calls, Don Laible, Broadway Sonny Blaze, an appearance by Jumping Jack & Eric The Red, calls and more!

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John Arezzi’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight Then & Now is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network

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Episode 24: October 8, 1989

This week on John Arezzi’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight Then & Now, John & The Great Brian Last look at the original broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight from October 8, 1989!  Teddy Long calls in to discuss The Skyscrapers feud with the Road Warriors, and runs right into an antagonistic Broadway Sonny Blaze!  Dave Meltzer calls in to discuss all the news in wrestling and answer questions from the listeners!  Plus John hangs out with Sid Bernstein at the Paul McCartney concert, Jeff & Ed from Shirley are in-studio, calls and more!

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John Arezzi’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight Then & Now is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network

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Episode 23: October 1, 1989

This week on John Arezzi’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight Then & Now, John & The Great Brian Last look at the original broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight from October 1, 1989!  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 runs into an irate Ivan Putski, John & Broadway Sonny Blaze go to the Garden, calls and more!

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Episode 22: September 24, 1989

This week on John Arezzi’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight Then & Now, John & The Great Brian Last look at the original broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight from September 24, 1989!  Paul E. Dangerously calls in, after being sent home by the NWA!  Paul takes calls, talks about his current situation and contract status, and remembers his early years in wrestling! Also, Dave Meltzer joins the show to discuss the comings and goings in the WWF, with the Brain Busters giving their notice! Plus Broadway Sonny Blaze, Don Laible, WYNG parking  lot shenanigans, John’s recent convention appearance with Bob Backlund, calls and more!

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Episode 21: September 17, 1989

This week on John Arezzi’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight Then & Now, John & The Great Brian Last look at the original broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight from September 17, 1989!  John welcomes Cactus Jack  Manson to the studio for the very first time!  Hear a young Mick Foley right before he went to WCW!  Plus Broadway Sonny Blaze, Don Laible, a new sponsor, calls and more!

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Episode 20: September 10, 1989

This week on John Arezzi’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight Then & Now, John & Mike Sempervive look at the original broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight from September 10, 1989!  John welcomes the legendary Lou Thesz to the show, for an interview that runs right into WNYG technical difficulties! Also, John speaks with Tommy Rich & Teddy Long!  Plus Broadway Sonny Blaze, Don Laible, John talks about working with Jake Roberts, calls and more!

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Episode 19: September 3, 1989

This week on John Arezzi’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight Then & Now, John & Mike Sempervive look at the original broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight from September 3, 1989!  John talks with Sting & Brian Pillman! Also, Luscious Johnny Valiant calls in!  Plus SummerSlam 1989 talk, Mark Tendler with Gene Bianco & friends to announce an ill-named venture, Broadway Sonny Blaze injury news, Don Laible, calls and more!

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John Arezzi’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight Then & Now is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network

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Episode 18: August 20, 1989

This week on John Arezzi’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight Then & Now, John & The Great Brian Last look at the original broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight from August 20, 1989!  John welcomes Bruce & Stu Hart to the show! Also, Rich Mancuso joins the show after weeks of controversy regarding the false stories he reports on his show!  Plus Don Laible, the guys from the Wrestling Journal, the story of BPBBQ, calls and more!

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