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John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight

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by John Arezzi

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For decades, the multi-faceted John Arezzi has enjoyed a career like no other - and his Long Island, New York-based pro wrestling radio show, “The Pro Wrestling Spotlight,” was one of the nation’s most popular sources for hot wrestling news and live guests from April,1989 through January, 1995. Now, the beloved radio show continues the tradition with “John Arezzi’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND” podcast! Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind gives listeners the inside scoop about pro wrestling during one of its most controversial eras, reviews those shows in chronological order, with the guests, callers, and even the commercials that made the show what it was. Arezzi often brings on the guests that were featured 30 plus years ago on the original radio broadcasts, and throws a fresh coat of paint on the format by offering new commentary and expert analysis about classic wrestling that can’t be heard anywhere else.

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Episode thumbnail for From August 1990! New NWA Champion STING, Wrestling Fans Fantasy Weekend Preview

August 16, 2025

From August 1990! New NWA Champion STING, Wrestling Fans Fantasy Weekend Preview

Welcome to Episode 27 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND. Today's episode features an original episode of the historic talk show, hosted by John Arezzi. On this episode we share the original uncut broadcast of show number 72 of the Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired August 19th, 1990 on 1440 AM WNYG in Babylon New York. On this episode we welcome special guest - the newly crowned NWA World Heavyweight Champion STING, who comes on to promote his re-match against Ric Flair at the Meadowlands in New Jersey, as well as his appearance at the Wrestling Fans Fantasy Weekend (the first ever fans convention promoted by John Arezzi). Other guests include (the late) Dennis Brent - editor of the NWA Wrestling Wrap Up - with PWS News Capsule reporter Donny Laible. An announcement is also made of the show moving to a larger radio station - marking this broadcast the last at WNYG. NOTE: The final 15 minutes of the program were not recorded and ends at the 45 minute mark. Host - John Arezzi JOIN THE PATREON PAGE FOR THIS PODCAST AND EXPERIENCE 50 YEARS OF HISTORY FROM THE ARCHIVES OF WRESTLING HISTORIAN AND CO-AUTHOR OF THE BEST SELLING BOOK MAT MEMORIES HERE:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow John Arezzi Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/johnarezzi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Order a copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/4TXWVAv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Copyright 2025 Alexander Media Services, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode thumbnail for Vince McMahon Press Conference on Steroid Scandals from July 1991

August 5, 2025

Vince McMahon Press Conference on Steroid Scandals from July 1991

Welcome to Episode 26 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND. Today's episode features an original uncut episode of the historic talk show, hosted by John Arezzi. On this episode we share the July 21st, 1991 broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired on 1240 AM in West Babylon New York. On this episode we cover the Press Conference held on July 19th, 1991 at NYC's Plaza Hotel, held by Vince McMahon and WWF PR Director Steve Planamenta - to address the steroid scandals exploding at that time. Dr. George Zaharion (WWF Ringside Doctor in PA) was convicted by a jury for illegal distribution of Steroids, and McMahon needed to put water on that fire. The WWF attempted to control the media at that time and did not invite the Wrestling Press to attend (especially yours truly). I was able to get in using an alias, and confronted McMahon about it. All captured on tape. Later on the show - we featured reporter Alex Marvez of the Miami Herald to discuss the turmoil and the scandals. Also we promote Weekend of Champions, which became the largest wrestling fans convention of that era, with the convention featuring Ric Flair (his FIRST signing ever), Buddy Rogers, Bruno Sammartino, Lou Thesz, Billy Graham, Fabulous Moolah and so many more! Host - John Arezzi JOIN THE PATREON PAGE FOR THIS PODCAST AND EXPERIENCE 50 YEARS OF HISTORY FROM THE ARCHIVES OF WRESTLING HISTORIAN AND CO-AUTHOR OF THE BEST SELLING BOOK MAT MEMORIES HERE:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi⁠⁠⁠⁠  Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow John Arezzi Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/johnarezzi⁠⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight⁠⁠⁠⁠  Order a copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/4TXWVAv⁠⁠⁠⁠ Copyright 2025 Alexander Media Services, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode thumbnail for Steroid Scandal erupts in the WWF!  Superstar Billy Graham and Bruno Sammartino discuss it from July 14, 1991

July 14, 2025

Steroid Scandal erupts in the WWF! Superstar Billy Graham and Bruno Sammartino discuss it from July 14, 1991

Welcome to Episode 25 of Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND. Today's episode features an original uncut episode of the historic talk show, hosted by John Arezzi. On this episode we share the July 14th, 1991 broadcast of Pro Wrestling Spotlight, which aired on 1240 AM in West Babylon New York. On this episode we cover the steroid scandal that was beginning to engulf the WWF and pro wrestling at that time. This episode features interviews with Superstar Billy Graham, and the living legend Bruno Sammartino! We also announce the press conference to be held by Vince McMahon later in the month. The news capsule is delivered by Don Laible. Also we promote Weekend of Champions, which became the largest wrestling fans convention of that era, with the convention featuring Ric Flair (his FIRST signing ever), Buddy Rogers, Bruno Sammartino, Lou Thesz, Billy Graham, Fabulous Moolah and so many more! Host - John Arezzi JOIN THE PATREON PAGE FOR THIS PODCAST AND EXPERIENCE 50 YEARS OF HISTORY FROM THE ARCHIVES OF WRESTLING HISTORIAN AND CO-AUTHOR OF THE BEST SELLING BOOK MAT MEMORIES HERE:  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi⁠⁠⁠  Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel Here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight⁠⁠⁠  Follow John Arezzi Here: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/johnarezzi⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight⁠⁠⁠  Order a copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: ⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/4TXWVAv⁠⁠⁠ Copyright 2025 Alexander Media Services, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What is John Arezzi's Pro Wrestling Spotlight?

For decades, the multi-faceted John Arezzi has enjoyed a career like no other - and his Long Island, New York-based pro wrestling radio show, “The Pro Wrestling Spotlight,” was one of the nation’s most popular sources for hot wrestling news and live guests from April,1989 through January, 1995. Now, the beloved radio show continues the tradition with “John Arezzi’s Pro Wrestling Spotlight REWIND” podcast! Pro Wrestling Spotlight Rewind gives listeners the inside scoop about pro wrestling during one of its most controversial eras, reviews those shows in chronological order, with the guests, callers, and even the commercials that made the show what it was. Arezzi often brings on the guests that were featured 30 plus years ago on the original radio broadcasts, and throws a fresh coat of paint on the format by offering new commentary and expert analysis about classic wrestling that can’t be heard anywhere else.

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This podcast updates daily.

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