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Brian R. Solomon

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Brian R. Solomon

@BrianRSolomon

The Dick Cavett of Wrestling. Two-Time Wrestling Observer Book of the Year Winner. Professor. Author. Journalist. Historian. Husband. Father.

Trumbull, CT

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Joined April 2008

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Brian R. Solomon
@BrianRSolomon
May 13
A brutal no-DQ brawl between Hacksaw Duggan and Buzz Sawyer tops this very cool 1985 Mid-South house show from the WWE Vault, which is the selection for the latest installment of the Shut Up and Wrestle watch-along commentaries, available to premium subscribers at the link below.
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Brian R. Solomon
@BrianRSolomon
Oct 18, 2025
Might have been a good idea to, you know, actually nominate it for a few awards.
The Academy
@TheAcademy
Oct 18, 2025
Not a dry eye in the ring. 😭 Film: THE IRON CLAW (2023)
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Brian R. Solomon
@BrianRSolomon
Jun 29, 2024
In his own way, the kid who used to sneak in the back door at MSG to take pictures just main-evented the place last night. Much respect.
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Brian R. Solomon
@BrianRSolomon
Sep 27, 2024
The Shane stuff in the Vince docuseries is so heartbreaking. I worked with him, and although it could be challenging at times, I can honestly say he’s a good and decent man. And seeing him as a parent shows me he learned everything about how *not* to be a dad from Vince.
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Brian R. Solomon
@BrianRSolomon
May 6, 2024
Billy Gunn is the same age that Gorilla Monsoon was when he was WWF President.
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Brian R. Solomon
@BrianRSolomon
Apr 10, 2024
Kids today. 🇮🇹☝️
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Brian R. Solomon
@BrianRSolomon
Jul 26, 2025
Back in the spring of 2002, I found myself pulling my rental car into a large cul de sac in Clearwater, Florida, getting out, and walking nervously to the giant doors of a waterfront mansion. I knocked, and the door was opened by Hulk Hogan.
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Brian R. Solomon
@BrianRSolomon
Feb 2, 2025
"Jey Uso is only popular because of a catch phrase and a hand gesture!" Yes, that's called getting over.
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Brian R. Solomon
@BrianRSolomon
Aug 3, 2025
Punk vs. Gunther is one of those matches that remind me why I still watch this stuff. #SummerSlam
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Brian R. Solomon
@BrianRSolomon
Nov 7, 2025
Bring back repeatedly ringing the bell during post-match attacks.
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Brian R. Solomon
@BrianRSolomon
Apr 11, 2024
Regarding the All In footage, and shocked people comparing it to “co-workers” getting into a fight “at work.” This is a pro sports locker room, not the break room at CVS. There’s no comparison. This kind of thing, and much worse, happens fairly regularly among pro athletes.
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Brian R. Solomon
@BrianRSolomon
Apr 26, 2021
Kenny Omega is now the first pro wrestler to simultaneously hold three different World Championships simultaneously since Lou Thesz did it in the 1950s.
Brian R. Solomon
@BrianRSolomon
Mar 6, 2022
Terry Funk officially receives his Stanley Weston Lifetime Achievement Award from Pro Wrestling Illustrated—brought to him by his great friend, “Raging Bull” Manny Fernandez! Thanks to Manny for making the trip! And thanks to Seth Turner of @IPWHF for making the connection!
Brian R. Solomon
@BrianRSolomon
Apr 21, 2025
I don’t typically partake of the salty language on here, but WWE can f*ck right off with that writer’s room reality series. A goddamn disgrace.
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