Ep. 264: You Drive Me Ape (You Big Gorilla)

On this episode of #ProWrestlingINDIEstrated, first presented live on YouTube and X, hosts Kaia McKenna & Kevin McElvaney are joined by the newly crowned (and second-ever) WWE ID Women's champion Laynie Luck for a conversation about her upward trajectory, long path to success, and intentions for the future.

On this edition of #ThePWIPodcast, Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon are joined by fellow #PWI contributors Kristen Ashley and Lyric Swinton, members of the 2025 #Womens250 committee, to break down the top 10 of the list.

On this edition of the #PWIPodcast, Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon weigh in on the additional championships being added to AEW programming (as well as Mercedes Mone's collection). Plus: What is the best possible outcome for the WWE tournament to determine John Cena's final opponent? Plus: Thoughts on Jade Cargill, the current state of tag team wrestling, and much more.

On this episode of the #PWIPodcast, Brian R. Solomon talks at length with fellow host (and #PWI writer) Al Castle about his Gorilla Monsoon biography, Irresistible Force, sharing insight on one of the most beloved voices in WWF history. Plus, TNA Bound for Glory and WWE Crown Jewel: Perth are reviewed, while AEW WrestleDream is previewed.

On this edition of the #PWIPodcast, Al Castle is joined by guest cohost Jason McVeigh and #PWI Editor-in-Chief Kevin McElvaney to discuss the 2025 #PWI500 ranking, with a special focus on the criteria used to evaluate the top 10 ranked wrestlers.

On this episode of the #PWIPodcast, longtime #PWI contributor Dan Murphy returns to speak with Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon about a range of topics, including: - The implications of WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia - The impact of ticket prices on profits, fans - The return of AJ Lee to WWE TV ... and much more!

NWA TV champion Bryan Idol joins PWI's Al Castle, Brian R. Solomon, and Jason McVeigh to discuss the recent incident at KnokX Pro Wrestling involving Raja Jackson (son of Rampage Jackson) and Syko Stu, which resulted in Stu being hospitalized with severe injuries. The conversation focuses on the various factors that contributed to the situation, what might have prevented it, potential consequences for those involved, and what lessons (if any) the wrestling industry can learn from this going forward. Stu's Gofundme campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-support-sykostus-recovery-journey 

On this episode of The PWI Podcast, Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon are joined by PWI Editor-in-Chief Kevin McElvaney to discuss the fallout from WWE SummerSlam, along with a host of other topics: WWE Unreal and the delicate balance between reality and fiction What was the impact of Seth Rollins' apparent injury? Brock Lesnar's controversial return to WWE programming A post-mortem on John Cena's notorious heel turn Plus: a teaser concerning the upcoming #PWI500 list and much more

On this episode of the #PWINDIE podcast, Kaia McKenna & Kevin McElvaney are joined by 2025 Scenic City Invitational winner (and one-half of the ‪#IWTV‬ World tag team champions) Jamesen Shook to discuss his victory in the SCI tournament, his recent "My Kink Is Karma" show on IWTV, and more.

On this episode of the #PWIPodcast, Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon are joined by longtime PWI Publisher & Editor-in-Chief Stu Saks to discuss the vast and complicated legacy of Hulk Hogan, from his WrestleMania triumphs and undeniable influence (including on our magazine) to his scandals and pitfalls. What will The Hulkster's legacy be when all is said and done?