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Senior writer for Pro Wrestling Illustrated, cover wrestling business for 20+ years. Opinions are my own, and not necessary reflective of PWI's editorial staff.

Long Island, NY
Joined November 2009
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Enjoyed talking the #PWI500 Top 10 with @AlCastlePWI and @JBladeKO. If you have questions about the criteria (and justification for them), they are very probably answered in depth here!
On the latest #PWIPodcast, Senior Writer @AlCastlePWI is joined by guest cohost @JBladeKO & PWI Editor @wackelvaney to discuss the top 10 wrestlers on this year's #PWI500, criteria used for the list, some notable absences from the 2025 edition, and more. youtu.be/mIcGMUBEUH4
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On the latest #PWIPodcast (the final edition of 2024), @AlCastlePWI and @BrianRSolomon are joined by @JBladeKO to discuss the #TagTeam100, Saturday Night's Main Event, and what we might expect from WWE, AEW, and TNA in 2025. youtu.be/RYYXkrhpYWk
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On this episode of the #PWIPodcast, longtime contributor @LouDiPietroWFAN makes his return to chat with @AlCastlePWI and @BrianRSolomon about the WWE Vault, the WWE ID program, and the myriad connections between pro wrestling and the 2024 U.S. election. youtu.be/A2fdhJeYjT0
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youtu.be/Mj-onF4V6Wk?si=jTlO… Join me and Senior Writer from @OfficialPWI @AlCastlePWI as we pull a swerve and count down our Top 5 @BonJovi Songs. Please go like and subscribe. #TopOfTheHops
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Please go check out my latest episode as myself and @OfficialPWI Senior Writer, @AlCastlePWI count down our Top 5 favorite @BonJovi @jonbonjovi songs. Go like and subscribe to my channel. Lots of fun content. #TopOfTheHops youtu.be/Mj-onF4V6Wk?si=fJkG…
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On the latest #PWIPodcast, @AlCastlePWI and @BrianRSolomon are joined by @queen___pr to discuss her experiences on the #Womens250 committee, Rhea Ripley's WWE trajectory, Ronda Rousey in ROH, and a host of other topics. 📺: youtu.be/08_Qt11vamg 🎧: podbean.com/eas/pb-p87mz-150…
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On the latest #PWIPodcast, Al Castle and Brian R. Solomon are joined by Candace Cordelia to recap and analyze this year's #PWI500 list, including changes in criteria over the years (and how the list may continue to evolve). 📺: youtube.com/watch?v=EJTFNYaq… 🎧: podbean.com/eas/pb-4h8zx-14a…
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Thank you to @AlCastlePWI of @OfficialPWI for coming on The WHIP Show to discuss the #PWI500 ! Click below to check out the video! @RealJScavone @NationsCorner @davidlagreca1 @bullyray5150 @WWE @AEW @CandaceCordelia @emilymaeheller @WillWashington fb.watch/n3sbgP0XEs/?mibexti… – at Dearborn, MI
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Thank you @BustedOpenRadio for having myself and @AlCastlePWI on the show today to reveal the #PWI500 Top 10! Salute to you @davidlagreca1, @bullyray5150 & @THETOMMYDREAMER for a great conversation!! 🤘🏽Everyone, head over to pwi-online.com to make those orders NOW! ✨
As revealed on @BustedOpenRadio: @WWERollins tops the #PWI500 for a record-tying third time. He's followed by his Shield brothers @WWERomanReigns and @JonMoxley at #2 and #3, respectively. BUY DIGITAL EDITION: pwi.zinioapps.com/shop PREORDER PRINT: pwi-online.com/product/pwi-5…
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As revealed on @BustedOpenRadio: @WWERollins tops the #PWI500 for a record-tying third time. He's followed by his Shield brothers @WWERomanReigns and @JonMoxley at #2 and #3, respectively. BUY DIGITAL EDITION: pwi.zinioapps.com/shop PREORDER PRINT: pwi-online.com/product/pwi-5…
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. @WWERollins was just named #1 on #PWI500 by @CandaceCordelia / @AlCastlePWI LIVE on @BustedOpenRadio ! @davidlagreca1 @THETOMMYDREAMER @bullyray5150 CONGRATULATIONS! – at Detroit, MI
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New #PWIPodcast: Al Castle and Brian Solomon are joined by fellow PWI writer Jason McVeigh for a look at #ClashAtTheCastle and WWE's popularity across the pond. Plus, Al shares his "Hotseat" chat with Eddie Kingston. WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=9tCR-dQT… LISTEN: pwi.podbean.com/e/ep-204-%e2…
NEW POD EP: Righteous Reg joins Al Castle & Brian Solomon to discuss the legacy of Scott Hall. Plus: Reg's experiences at #AEWRevolution, Jeff Hardy in AEW, WrestleMania, and more. And Al shares his recent conversation with Powerhouse Hobbs. LISTEN: podbean.com/media/share/pb-5…
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EXCLUSIVE: Watch @AlCastlePWI's full interview with @DeonnaPurrazzo, which is our featured "Hotseat" in the latest issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated. 📼: youtu.be/qn0U56r8-H4 Buy the May issue of PWI: pwi-online.com/product/may-2…
#ICYMI: On the latest PWI Podcast, @BrianRSolomon and @AlCastlePWI discuss the fallout of Cody & Brandi Rhodes' exit from AEW, rumors of a Steve Austin return at WrestleMania, and more. Plus @wackelvaney's interview with @JoshLBarnett. LISTEN: youtu.be/0f2opR_FOvw
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AEW practically swept the @OfficialPWI 2021 Awards. On this week's #AEWUnrestricted, we're chatting all about it + more with PWI Editor-In-Chief, Kevin McElvaney (@wackelvaney), and Senior Writer Al Castle (@AlCastlePWI)! ▶️ link.chtbl.com/AEW
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On the latest PWI Podcast, Al Castle is joined by special guest cohost Righteous Reg (filling in for Brian Solomon) to discuss Survivor Series, Full Gear, and more. Plus, Candace Cordelia's full conversation with Shane Taylor. LISTEN: podbean.com/media/share/pb-m…
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