It's the first Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast that's also a July 4th celebration as host Bob Smith (Pro Wrestling Illustrated, WCW) welcomes back fellow podcaster and best-selling author Brian R. Solomon and co-host Joe Puccio for a special expanded holiday version. Smith and Solomon meet in person for the first time and discuss Brian's amazing collections of mat memorabilia and mags, and the pair contrast their jobs writing for wrestling publications; collecting into their adulthood; and more. Plus: Puccio details his admiration for one of AEW's biggest stars, and few a few seconds ... well, there's minor fireworks before the gents smooth things over with fresh soft serve ice cream. It's the newest Outdated Wrestling Hour wrestling nostalgia podcast - in more flavors than ever!

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It's another enjoyable look back at at classic wrestling as host Bob Smith (former managing editor of PWI) and longtime wrestling maven Mike Leotis (Wrestler Weekly) present their memories of Southwest Championship Wrestling! Featuring stars from Mil Mascaras and Tully Blanchard through Bob Sweetan and Scott Casey, the classic Southwest TV show - it even appeared on the USA Network - had a huge impact on the mat world during its heyday. PLUS: Co-host Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire) and Smith begin the show with the kind of wide-ranging conversation that's become the hallmark of this unique wrestling nostalgia podcast!

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The Four Horsemen. The NWO. The Bloodline. The Dangerous Alliance. During the past few decades, the “faction” has become a key word in the presentation of pro wrestling – every promotion seems to have a group of key wrestlers that joins up to wreak havoc. Today, it seems like factions are everywhere – several in every organization – but has the concept run its course? Join former Pro Wrestling Illustrated managing editor Bob Smith and journalist Joe Puccio (Generation X-Wire.com) for the latest Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast, where the veteran duo discuss the constant interfering and match meddling of modern times. Plus: Smith and Puccio look at the current state of both the WWE and AEW of television – and how recent events recall the classic wrestling wars featuring WWE and the NWA/WCW. Old times seem to be blending with new stars in today’s mat world!

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