When Rulebreaking Became Sadism - With Brian R. Solomon!

The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast – now in its fourth year – offers veteran fans (as well as curious younger ones) a chance to reminisce about classic mat action from years gone by. The show is hosted by Bob Smith, the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine and a long history with other famous titles. Co-host Joe Puccio (GenerationXWire.com) offers a younger perspective on old wrestling before the duo ushers in guests from throughout the professional mat landscape. The Guest: Bob Smith welcomes back Brian R. Solomon – now a two-time winner of The Wrestling Observer’s Book of the Year award for his 2025 work, Irresistible Force: The Life & Times Of Gorilla Monsoon. Like Smith, Solomon also works for PWI, and on this special edition, the duo looks back at mat history and tries to determine when bad guy wrestlers went from rough-and-tough rulebreaking to taking part in seriously violent sadism and cruelty, even during televised matches. It’s a rough-and-tumble Outdated Wrestling Hour, which mixes nostalgia and scintillating conversation like few other podcasts in its genre! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showContact us at [email protected]!