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.

March 27th, 1993 Cactus Jack, Nikolai Volkoff, Fred the Elephant Boy
Apr 2, 2025 – 01:03:09
Lucha Star Konnan makes his debut! Terry Funk shoots on Honky Tonk Man
Mar 10, 2025 – 01:05:39
The Ultimate Warrior live - his first shoot interview ever!
Feb 28, 2025 – 59:15
From February 20th, 1993 Kerry Von Erich's suicide covered on Pro Wrestling Spotlight
Feb 18, 2025 – 01:04:28
Vince Russo, Jim Cornette and Dave Meltzer on the same Pro Wrestling Spotlight show from February, 1992
Feb 11, 2025 – 01:05:46
Full Episode from February 6th, 1993 with Eric Bischoff
Feb 4, 2025 – 01:03:23
Full Episode from January 30th 1993 covering Andre The Giant's Death
Jan 28, 2025 – 01:06:49
Going back to New Years 1991 to relive some unforgettable moments!
Dec 29, 2024 – 01:50:01
Christmas Show from 1990 with Cactus Jack, Paul E. Dangerously, Herb Abrams
Dec 24, 2024 – 01:57:08
The Battling Beauties Invade the Studio with Broadway Sonny Blaze
Nov 27, 2024 – 02:12:54
Gary Hart Interview pre Great American Bash 1989 and Battling Beauties
Nov 14, 2024 – 01:37:23
John Arezzi discusses the WWF Ring Boy Lawsuit and his memories of Mel Phillips.
Oct 31, 2024 – 02:15:23
Paul E. Returns, John Studd No Shows Main Event, WWE Nassau Coliseum June 1989
Oct 17, 2024 – 01:59:22
July 21st, 1991 Vince McMahon Steroid Press Conference
Sep 29, 2024 – 01:52:47
September 17th, 1989 Cactus Jack Manson makes his debut on Pro Wrestling Spotlight
Sep 17, 2024 – 01:37:33
September 12th, 1992 post Weekend of Champions Wrestling Convention
Sep 13, 2024 – 28:20
Weekend of Champions 1991 LIVE REMOTE
Aug 27, 2024 – 01:37:49
Paul E. Dangerously, Kevin Sullivan and Promoter Mitch Seinfeld from 1989!
Aug 22, 2024 – 02:18:37
Remembering Kevin Sullivan
Aug 10, 2024 – 01:28:40
Reviewing May 7th 1989 Pro Wrestling Spotlight Radio with chaos in the studio!
Aug 8, 2024 – 01:56:23
Gary Michael Cappetta and Broadway Sonny Blaze Review their first appearances on Pro Wrestling Spotlight
Aug 1, 2024 – 02:14:37
Rewinding back to April 23, 1989 with vintage Interviews with Bruno Sammartino, Paul (Heyman) E. Dangerously
Jul 25, 2024 – 01:45:53
Review of April 16th, 1989 with Special Guest The Power Twins
Jul 18, 2024 – 01:56:16
Debut Show! Pro Wrestling Spotlight review of first show ever from April 9, 1989
Jul 11, 2024 – 02:06:55
Best of March 1990 - 1991 with Diamond Dallas Page, Cactus Jack, Hot Stuff Eddie Gilbert
Mar 14, 2024 – 01:44:30
Best of February 1991 with Honky Tonk Man, zany callers, WWF Gulf War Angle gone wrong
Mar 7, 2024 – 02:07:38
The LAST show? Cactus Jack and his son Dewey from 1995!
Feb 15, 2024 – 02:25:29
Eddie Guerrero from 1994 discussing Art Barr, Evan Ginzburg, Mike Memphis, McMahon Lawsuit
Feb 8, 2024 – 02:38:13
ECW's TOMMY DREAMER & MIKEY WHIPWRECK plus DAVE MELTZER
Feb 1, 2024 – 02:01:22
From December 1994! Missy Hyatt UNFILTERED! Cactus Jack's Holiday Poem
Jan 25, 2024 – 01:46:59
Public Enemy from 1994 and Art Barr's Tragic Death
Jan 18, 2024 – 01:47:07
1994! Cowboy Bob Orton, Don Laible and NWA Title Tournament won by Chris Candido
Jan 11, 2024 – 01:41:52
Tammy Fytch and Chris Candido from 1994!
Dec 21, 2023 – 02:51:30
ECW's Paul E. Dangerously and Cactus Jack - SABU injury vs Benoit!
Dec 14, 2023 – 02:12:54
Paul E. Dangerously and Too Cold Scorpio! CM Punk back in WWE
Dec 7, 2023 – 01:57:39
Bruno Sammartino goes to the White House!
Nov 16, 2023 – 02:13:58
Pedro Morales and Gorilla Monsoon from the 1994 Cauliflower Alley Banquet plus Flair vs. Hogan
Nov 9, 2023 – 02:13:03
Episode 97 - Cactus Jack from 1994! Cactus leaves WCW, discusses Herb Abrams UWF Blackjack Brawl Fiasco, and ECW
Nov 2, 2023 – 01:50:45
Episode 96 - Crank Calls irritate John Arezzi - Dave Meltzer and David from the Power Twins!
Oct 26, 2023 – 01:57:49
Episode 95 Ron Skoler of IWC / AAA on the WCW PPV When Worlds Collide
Oct 19, 2023 – 01:54:50
Episode 94 - ECW NWA Screwjob with Dennis Coralluzzo, Paul Heyman and Shane Douglas
Oct 12, 2023 – 02:08:18
Episode 93 - ECW NWA Screwjob of August 1994
Oct 5, 2023 – 02:10:34
Episode 92 - November 1993 - Final WNYG Show
Sep 28, 2023 – 02:12:06
EPISODE 91 SEPTEMBER 25TH, 1993 - Countdown to Weekend of Champions
Sep 21, 2023 – 01:53:46
EPISODE 90 - SEPTEMBER 11TH 1993 - POWERS OF PAIN at WNYG!
Aug 31, 2023 – 01:54:32
EPISODE 89 - AUGUST 28TH & SEPTEMBER 4TH, 1993. AAA LUCHA DEBUT FROM LOS ANGELES
Aug 24, 2023 – 01:53:47
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT PODCAST EPISODE 88 - AUGUST 21, 1993
Aug 17, 2023 – 01:34:30
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT EPISODE 87 - TERRY FUNK
Aug 10, 2023 – 01:48:54
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT EPISODE 86 - JULY 17, 1993
Aug 3, 2023 – 01:10:23
PRO WRESTLING SPOTLIGHT EPISODE 85 - ECW FOUNDER TOD GORDON
Jul 27, 2023 – 01:51:59

Recent Reviews

Sugawolfpimp

Such a great podcast

First listen to his shows on the PW torch. John is such a cool person and love his old school wrestling knowledge. Glad I can listen to his pod and every time I do I learn something new. Keep up the awesome work my good sir.
Shield24

Must listen

Absolutely give this show your time. John is a walking encyclopedia of wrestling who has literally done it all. Who else can say he broke ground in the wrestling reporting genre AND been in the ring with Dusty Rhodes? One of THE BEST PODCASTS dedicated to pro wrestling
Tally uh oh

Dull and repetitive Gaga

The hosts don’t know their history,and can’t be bothered to learn it either. John sounds uninterested most of the time, and only likes to shill for his premium content. It’s like a couple of guys who haven’t kept up on anything for decades, deciding to give opinions on a subject they really don’t care about. 2 stars only for the old radio stuff, negative stars for when they cut in and opine over it.
RichNY10

A great trip through history

Each week, a fantastic time capsule trip back to wrestling as it was in the late 80s/early 90s. Never a dull episode, each one extremely interesting. Highly recommended either to fans who experienced this time period, or those who didn’t but are interested in hearing wrestling history as it happened.
Rock mastrangelo

It’s a wrestling time machine

I absolutely love this podcast. It’s great hearing about what was going on 30 years ago in pro wrestling.
HartOwn34

Awesome!!!

Best kept secret ever. Spread the word, folks
Sean Smack

Great show

Love the new format
bwlucy

Great show

This is an easy listen that will bring you back 30 years. It’s a time capsule to an intersection of kayfabe and the business being exposed that was a pivotal moment in time. Not to mention the great guests. Keep it up
TrailerParkCinderella

You know it’s all about the BUDGE

You know who I am…but you Don’t know why I’m here
Dosocho321

Wow just wow.

I love this. Simply the best show next to stww. Love the nostalgia. Love the commercials. Takes me back to a simpler time. This is a winner. Gordon Gecko type of winner. Just makes me wanna dust off the snes and genesis order pizza and ask my mom if my buddies could spend the night. Absolutely a home run. John thanks for staying real and thanks for loving wrestling and keeping the dream alive. Your the great one before the rock. John mfn Arezzi Your buddy from So cal Dos Ocho