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AEW Match Guide Podcast45. CM Punk v Samoa Joe, 'Real' World Championship, All In 2023 Ft. Benno from GRAPPLThis week we deep dive into CM Punk v Samoa Joe, 'Real' World Championship Match from All In 2023 with special guest Benno from the Grappl & Benno & Hamflett, In Your House! Podcasts.We talk about the original CM Punk & Samoa Joe rivalry, the establishment of Collision in 2023, the complicated build to All In 2023, the match and huge stage as well as the fallout from Punk's fight backstage prior to the match and how that effect's his legacy.Check out the new Social Suplex (and Grappl) merch on Chopped Tees: https://chopped-tees.com/socialsuplex, your first purchase o...2024-12-041h 46
Social Suplex Podcast NetworkAEW Match Guide - EP 45 - CM Punk v Samoa Joe, 'Real' World Championship, All In 2023This week we deep dive into CM Punk v Samoa Joe, 'Real' World Championship Match from All In 2023 with special guest Benno from the Grappl & Benno & Hamflett, In Your House! Podcasts.We talk about the original CM Punk & Samoa Joe rivalry, the establishment of Collision in 2023, the complicated build to All In 2023, the match and huge stage as well as the fallout from Punk's fight backstage prior to the match and how that effect's his legacy.Check out the new Social Suplex (and Grappl) merch on Chopped Tees: https://chopped-tees.com/socialsuplex, your first purchase o...2024-12-041h 46
British Wrestling ExperienceBWE: A-Kid vs. Ilja Dragunov, Michael Oku vs. Will Ospreay, wXw 16 CaratMartin Bushby is back with Benno & Andy Ogden to look at the past month in European wrestling.
They review the latest from NXT UK (Ilja Dragunov vs. A-Kid), RevPro (Michael Oku vs. Will Ospreay), Zack Sabre Jr. in the G1 Climax and his exhibition against Shibata.
They also look back 5 years ago and the return of World of Sport, the inaugural WWE UK Championship Tournament, and ICW holding its Fear & Loathing event at the Hydro arena.
Finally, they talk about wXw 16 Carat, Ethan Allen, and Drew Galloway’s comments on British wrestling.
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Wrestling DailyIs Kenny Omega Overrated?! | Wrestling Daily Nov. 4, 2021Kenny Omega will finally face Hangman Page for the AEW World Championship at Full Gear in 9 days. With his title reign expected to come to an end, has it been good or overrated? Stephanie Chase & special guest Benno are here to discuss!Follow Stephanie Chase on Twitter: @stephaniemchaseFollow Benno on Twitter: @BensonRichardESubscribe to Wrestling Daily on YouTube: SubscribeWatch Wrestling Daily live on YouTube: PlaylistFollow WrestleTalk on Twitter: @WrestleTalk_TVSubscribe to WrestleTalk on YouTube: SubscribeWatch the WrestleTalk...2021-11-0536 min
British Wrestling ExperienceBWE Special: Andy Quildan (RevPro) InterviewMartin Bushby is joined by Revolution Pro Wrestling promoter Andy Quildan to look back at his career in the industry.
Andy talks about his start as a referee and shares stories from notable shows he’s appeared on, including The Big ‘Un in Wigan, ROH Unified and his time on tour around Spain and Italy with The Ultimate Warrior and Nu-Wrestling Evolution.
Andy also talks about his experiences as a promoter, how he scouts talent for shows, RevPro’s relationship with NJPW, being a person of colour in the wrestling business, keeping a wrestling promotion going...2021-11-052h 23
British Wrestling ExperienceBWE: RevPro High Stakes, Zack Sabre Jr. in G1, Progress 122Martin Bushby, Benno & Andy Ogden are back to review RevPro’s return to York Hall in London with ‘High Stakes’ and a double main event of Aussie Open vs. Destination Everywhere and Will Ospreay vs. Ricky Knight Jr. They also talk about the latest with Progress and the Ethan Allen vs. Luke Jacobs match from Chapter 122.
Mark Buckledee drops in to chat about this year's NJPW G1 Climax 31 tournament and the matches of Zack Sabre Jr.
Plus, the winner of the BWE World Transfer Window is revealed.
Finally, they talk about some of the liv...2021-10-151h 51
British Wrestling ExperienceBWE: World Transfer Window 2021Martin Bushby, Benno, Kate From Montreal, Andrew Thompson, Wai Ting and the returning Jamesie compete to see who will be crowned the winner of the 2021 World Transfer Window.
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British Wrestling ExperienceBWE: Walter vs Dragunov, RevPro 9th Anniversary, Charlie MorganMartin Bushby & Benno are back to talk about the last month in European wrestling. Joining them from Graps & Claps is Andy Ogden.
The three talk about the big Walter vs. Ilja Dragunov match from NXT TakeOver 36, what the future holds for the two, and the latest with Pete Dunne & Ridge Holland.
They share their live experiences from RevPro’s 9th Anniversary show in Manchester, their return to Sheffield, and their latest show from London. They also look ahead to the promotion’s return to York Hall with High Stakes.
Finally, they round up the re...2021-09-101h 32
AEW Weekly with Ms Dynamite Stephanie ChaseAEW ALL OUT WEEK: All about CM Punk, past, present, future with BennoCM Punk is All Elite! Seven years after leaving WWE, CM Punk made his return to wrestling on the August 20 edition of AEW Rampage. His first AEW match will take place at All Out when he faces Darby Allin. Here I am joined by Benno, a long-time fan of Punk from back in the ROH days to talk about his past present and future. Follow Benno at https://twitter.com/BensonRichardE. Subscribe to Grappl: https://redcircle.com/shows/grappl3897 Enjoy the show and don't forget to subscribe! Follow me on Twitter @stephaniemchase. Subscribe on YouTube at http://youtube.com...2021-09-031h 49
British Wrestling ExperienceBWE: Walter vs Dragunov, Pete Dunne, Peacock in the UK, RevProMartin Bushby & Benno are back to talk about the last month in European wrestling. Joining them this time is GRAPPL Spotlight’s Gareth Hodgson.
The three talk about Pete Dunne’s contract status and where he could end up, Walter vs Ilja Dragunov, the 30min Iron Man match from the latest NXT UK, AEW’s presence in the UK and the imminent UK launch of Peacock.
Gareth shares reviews from the live shows he has been to recently, including a great match between Lizzy Evo & Alexiss Falcon.
Finally, they talk about the latest shows...2021-08-121h 46
British Wrestling ExperienceGRAPPL Spotlight (BWE 12 Hour Charity Stream FINAL)As they go into the final hour, a bleary Martin & Benno were joined by GRAPPL lads JP Houlihan and Gareth Hodgson to talk about some of the worst wrestling shows they have ever been to. Graphics wiz Dickie Bird also jumps on to chat his contributions for the charity stream.
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On July 17th 2021 Martin Bushby & Benno streamed for 12 hours to raise money for the Children's Heart Surgery Fund in the UK (https://www.chsf.org.uk/).
They were joined by a number of guests from the world of wrestling and beyond. These...2021-08-121h 03
British Wrestling ExperienceGlitbiter (BWE 12 Hour Charity Stream Pt. 10)Artist & musician Glitbiter talks about her start in music, touring, producing your own EPs, and the synth scene as a whole.
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On July 17th 2021 Martin Bushby & Benno streamed for 12 hours to raise money for the Children's Heart Surgery Fund in the UK (https://www.chsf.org.uk/).
They were joined by a number of guests from the world of wrestling and beyond. These guests included: Will Cooling, Jordan Goodman, Wai & James Ting, Nate Milton, Scrump, Andrew Thompson, Robert Pearson, John Pollock, Glitbiter, The Two Sarahs, Chris Bournea, JP Houlihan, Gareth Hodgson & John...2021-08-1153 min
British Wrestling ExperienceNate Milton (BWE 12 Hour Charity Stream Pt. 9)Nate Milton talks about his career in wrestling & sports broadcasting, how he originally started in wrestling podcasting, his favourite era of Sting's career, and the current output from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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On July 17th 2021 Martin Bushby & Benno streamed for 12 hours to raise money for the Children's Heart Surgery Fund in the UK (https://www.chsf.org.uk/).
They were joined by a number of guests from the world of wrestling and beyond. These guests included: Will Cooling, Jordan Goodman, Wai & James Ting, Nate Milton, Scrump, Andrew Thompson, Robert Pearson, John Pollock...2021-08-1057 min
British Wrestling ExperienceJohn Pollock (BWE 12 Hour Charity Stream Pt. 8)John Pollock talks about what he has learned since starting POST Wrestling, some of his most memorable interviews (including Lennox Lewis), what it's like being your own boss, and the Fast & Furious franchise.
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On July 17th 2021 Martin Bushby & Benno streamed for 12 hours to raise money for the Children's Heart Surgery Fund in the UK (https://www.chsf.org.uk/).
They were joined by a number of guests from the world of wrestling and beyond. These guests included: Will Cooling, Jordan Goodman, Wai & James Ting, Nate Milton, Scrump, Andrew Thompson, Robert Pearson, John...2021-08-0957 min
British Wrestling ExperienceScrump & Andrew Thompson (BWE 12 Hour Charity Stream Pt. 7)PWTcast's Scrump talks about his start at the Pro Wrestling Tees store in Chicago, some of his favourite wrestlers to have come through the shop, and his live memories from Money in the Bank 2011.
POST's very own Andrew Thompson discusses his start in wrestling journalism, and what worked and didn’t during the pandemic era of wrestling.
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On July 17th 2021 Martin Bushby & Benno streamed for 12 hours to raise money for the Children's Heart Surgery Fund in the UK (https://www.chsf.org.uk/).
They were joined by a number of gu...2021-08-081h 01
British Wrestling ExperienceChris Bournea (BWE 12 Hour Charity Stream Pt. 6)Writer & Director Chris Bournea discusses his brilliant documentary, "Lady Wrestler: The Amazing, Untold Story of African-American Women in the Ring". Chris discusses how the documentary came to be, the amazing women he spoke to, and why he felt the story needed to be told.
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On July 17th 2021 Martin Bushby & Benno streamed for 12 hours to raise money for the Children's Heart Surgery Fund in the UK (https://www.chsf.org.uk/).
They were joined by a number of guests from the world of wrestling and beyond. These guests included: Will Cooling, Jordan Goodman...2021-08-0746 min
British Wrestling ExperienceRobert Pearson, James & Wai Ting (BWE 12 Hour Charity Stream Pt. 5)Graphics wizard, Robert Pearson joined us from a wedding to chat about his past life training at the Team 3D academy, creating graphics for POST & ESPN and the possibility of starting a tag team with Benno.
James & Wai Ting joined us to share a very personal story that relates to the work CHSF are doing. James talked about the project he is working on to help raise money and awareness of children’s heart surgery in Japan.
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On July 17th 2021 Martin Bushby & Benno streamed for 12 hours to raise money for the Children's He...2021-08-0658 min
British Wrestling ExperienceSarah & Sarah (BWE 12 Hour Charity Stream Pt. 4)For one night only, Sarah Flann & Sarah 4L were reunited to discuss their wrestling fandom, trips to wXw, bowling and some of their favourite live shows.
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On July 17th 2021 Martin Bushby & Benno streamed for 12 hours to raise money for the Children's Heart Surgery Fund in the UK (https://www.chsf.org.uk/).
They were joined by a number of guests from the world of wrestling and beyond. These guests included: Will Cooling, Jordan Goodman, Wai & James Ting, Nate Milton, Scrump, Andrew Thompson, Robert Pearson, John Pollock, Glitbiter, The Two Sarahs, Chris Bournea...2021-08-0559 min
British Wrestling ExperienceJordan Goodman (BWE 12 Hour Charity Stream Pt. 3)The Wellness Policy’s Jordan Goodman talks about his time working for Ring of Honor, what his Beatwell organisation is all about and his special type of beat therapy.
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On July 17th 2021 Martin Bushby & Benno streamed for 12 hours to raise money for the Children's Heart Surgery Fund in the UK (https://www.chsf.org.uk/).
They were joined by a number of guests from the world of wrestling and beyond. These guests included: Will Cooling, Jordan Goodman, Wai & James Ting, Nate Milton, Scrump, Andrew Thompson, Robert Pearson, John Pollock, Glitbiter, The Two Sa...2021-08-0458 min
British Wrestling ExperienceWill Cooling (BWE 12 Hour Charity Stream Pt. 2)PWTorch's Will Cooling talks about getting into journalism and covering UFC for Fox Sports.
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On July 17th 2021 Martin Bushby & Benno streamed for 12 hours to raise money for the Children's Heart Surgery Fund in the UK (https://www.chsf.org.uk/).
They were joined by a number of guests from the world of wrestling and beyond. These guests included: Will Cooling, Jordan Goodman, Wai & James Ting, Nate Milton, Scrump, Andrew Thompson, Robert Pearson, John Pollock, Glitbiter, The Two Sarahs, Chris Bournea, JP Houlihan, Gareth Hodgson & John Lister.
A huge thank you...2021-08-0357 min
British Wrestling ExperienceBenno & John Lister (BWE 12 Hour Charity Stream Pt. 1)Benno chats about his former career as a wrestler and the Northwest wrestling scene in the UK. Wrestling Journalist & Historian John Lister discusses following the UK scene for 3 decades and some of his most memorable shows.
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On July 17th 2021 Martin Bushby & Benno streamed for 12 hours to raise money for the Children's Heart Surgery Fund in the UK (https://www.chsf.org.uk/).
They were joined by a number of guests from the world of wrestling and beyond. These guests included: Will Cooling, Jordan Goodman, Wai & James Ting, Nate Milton, Scrump, Andrew Thompson...2021-08-021h 48
AEW Weekly with Ms Dynamite Stephanie ChaseAn introduction to Nick Gage with GRAPPL's BennoAhead of Nick Gage vs Chris Jericho on this week's AEW Dynamite I am joined by Nick Gage expert Benno to talk about who Nick Gage is, what he's done, why we're MDK and why we're excited for Dynamite.Enjoy the show and don't forget to subscribe! Follow me on Twitter @stephaniemchase. Subscribe on YouTube at http://youtube.com/c/stephaniechasewrestling. Follow Benno on Twitter @BensonRichardE and download the GRAPPL app to rate matchesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/aew-weekly-dynamite-stephanie-chase/donations2021-07-2636 min
British Wrestling ExperienceBWE: NXT UK, Doudrop, Progress 114, RevPro Tag LeagueMartin Bushby & Benno are once again joined by Andy Ogden of Graps & Claps to rundown the last month in European wrestling.
The three talk the latest from NXT UK including the three way dance between Ilja Dragunov, Rampage Brown & Joe Coffey, the upcoming debut of Blair Davenport, Doudrop on Raw and the WWE UK tour in September.
They also chat about the return of RevPro live shows and review Progress Chapter 114.
Andy also gives live reviews from TNT & Futureshock and the three discuss Aerial Helwani joining BT Sport.
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Music of The Mat RemixMusic of the Mat #111: CM PunkOn this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined again by Benno (GRAPPL Spotlight, POST Wrestling's British Wrestling Experience) to discuss the themes of CM Punk! As one of modern wrestling's most talked about performers, Punk's eventful career has taken him from the lowliest of indies to being WWE Champion to an abrupt retirement after walking away from it all. On the precipice of the 10-year anniversary of his infamous "pipebomb" promo, Andrew and Benno chat about the highs and lows of Punk's career, what made him so great, and of course his iconic entrance themes such...2021-06-151h 37
British Wrestling ExperienceBWE: Kay Lee Ray vs Meiko Satomura, Progress 112, Anthony Ogogo, Speaking OutMartin Bushby & Benno are joined by Andy Ogden of Graps & Claps to rundown the last month in European wrestling.
The three talk the latest from NXT UK including the rematch between Kay Lee Ray vs. Meiko Satomura, Progress Chapter 112 and Anthony Ogogo vs. Cody Rhodes.
They also chat Will Ospreay and the RevPro title, Aleister Black’s release, Aussie Open, and Speaking Out one year on.
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British Wrestling ExperienceBWE: Ospreay vs. Shingo, NXT UK, Progress, RevPro-MLWMartin Bushby is back with Benno to rundown the last month in European wrestling including the big Will Ospreay vs. Shingo Takagi match from Wrestling Dontaku, Aoife Valkyrie vs. Meiko Satomura in NXT UK and the latest show from Progress, ‘Skeleton Head’.
They also discuss the possible sale of BT Sport and its implications for WWE, the partnership between RevPro & MLW, and Anthony Ogogo in AEW.
With restrictions easing in the UK, they also look at all the British promotions looking to run shows again this summer and beyond.
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British Wrestling ExperienceBWE: APPG Report on BritWres, WALTER, Will Ospreay wins IWGP titleMartin Bushby is joined by three guests to discuss the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Wrestling report.
Firstly, Labour MP and co-chair of the group, Alex Davies-Jones talks about how the report came together and the recommendations the APPG have made for the future of British wrestling.
Secondly, child abuse litigator Alan Collins shares his thoughts on the report and what British wrestling should start to do.
Will Cooling from PW Torch also joins to give his thoughts on the report before discussing the European representation over WrestleMania Week including NXT UK Prelude featuring WA...2021-04-151h 50
British Wrestling ExperienceBWE: The History of WCW in Europe w/ Gary Michael CappettaOn a special BWE, Martin Bushby & Benno are joined by legendary announcer Gary Michael Cappetta to look back at The History of WCW in Europe.
They talk about WCW’s initial ‘Roar Power’ tour in 1991, the ”scissor fight” between Sid Vicious & Arn Anderson in 1993, the hellish schedule the wrestlers endured in Germany, and Gary recalls what it was like having to collect Mick Foley’s severed ear after he lost it in a match against Big Van Vader.
Martin & Benno also talk about the Hulkamania ‘94 tour, the infamous Nitro house show in Manchester that was headlined by T...2021-04-0855 min
British Wrestling ExperienceSting: RoundtableMartin Bushby is joined by Nate Milton & Kris Ealy for a roundtable discussion about the man called Sting.
The three talk about his start in wrestling with Rick Bassman and his early tag team with Jim Hellwig, his rise to the top of WCW and his early 90s matches against Vader, Cactus Jack and Ric Flair.
They then discuss his change into the Crow character and his feud with Hulk Hogan, his years in TNA, finally signing with WWE and his return to wrestling with AEW.
They also discuss some of his less...2021-03-181h 45
British Wrestling ExperienceProgress returns, RevPro, Meiko Satomura vs Kay Lee Ray, wXwMartin & Benno are joined by Wai Ting to talk about the past month in European wrestling.
The three discuss the controversial return of Progress and their Chapter 105 show. They also talk about NXT UK and the match between Kay Lee Ray & Meiko Satomura.
Benno & Martin then go on to talk the latest with wXw, the WWE and Peacock deal, the RevPro summer tour & more.
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British Wrestling ExperienceMeiko Satomura in NXT UK, Dunne vs. Balor, RevPro, Daniel Bryan in wXwMartin & Benno are joined by Will Cooling of Pro Wrestling Torch to talk about the past month in European wrestling.
The three discuss the latest signings for NXT UK including the debut of Meiko Satomura. They also look across the pond and talk about Pete Dunne’s upcoming match with Finn Balor and the Grizzled Young Vets in the Dusty Rhodes Classic.
They also chat about NJPW’s deal with Roku, IMPACT Wrestling moving to Facebook, Bellator on BBC iPlayer, RevPro’s latest Epic Encounters show and Kip Sabian’s wedding on AEW.
Finally...2021-02-121h 57
British Wrestling ExperienceWALTER vs. A-Kid, Tyler Bate, Ben Carter, Marty Scurll, Likely/UnlikelyMartin & Benno are joined by JP Houlihan of GRAPPL Spotlight to talk about the past month in European wrestling.
The three discuss the latest happenings from NXT UK including the return of Tyler Bate, the debut of Ben Carter and WALTER vs. A-Kid.
They also chat about Ospreay vs. Okada from Wrestle Kingdom, the release of Marty Scurll from ROH and wXw cancelling 16 Carat Gold.
Finally, they talk about 2020 in European wrestling and have a game of Likely/Unlikely for 2021 and Get In The Bin.
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British Wrestling ExperienceWill Ospreay vs. RKJ, RevPro Epic Encounters 5 & 6, Ospreay doc, NXT UK, Pete DunneMartin & Benno are joined by Rich Fann of Pro Wrestling Torch to talk about the past month in European wrestling.
The three discuss the most recent RevPro shows including Epic Encounters 5 (Will Ospreay vs. Ricky Knight Jr.) and the start of the Southside Championship Tournament at Epic Encounters 6.
They also chat about the Ospreay documentary that recently dropped on Amazon Prime, Pete Dunne at NXT WarGames, the finals of the NXT UK Heritage Cup and Tyler Bate.
Finally, they talk about PCW's recent woes, Killer Kelly in IMPACT Wrestling and more.
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "Friends with Benefits" (AEW Dynamite: Winter is Here Special, Omega-Moxley, AEW-Impact's FWB relationship, Pat Patterson, Maradona)That most rarest of things. Benno ( @BensonRichardE ( http://twitter.com/bensonricharde ) ) isn't here this week (no internet at the new place) and a 1h45min epsiode of Spotlight! Join JP ( JpJipeee ( http://twitter.com/jpjipeee ) ) and Grappl Gareth ( @GrapplApp ( http://twitter.com/grapplapp ) ) as they break down the notable Winter is Coming episode of AEW Dynamite with the much anticipated main event of Kenny Omga vs Jon Moxley, the fallout with the AEW-Impact, the return of Sting, Pat Patterson. All while sticking in some cheeky Maradona talk, Waterford's amazing 2nd half in the All Ireland semi final and other miscellaneous...2020-12-041h 44
GRAPPL SpotlightSpotlight: "Friends with Benefits" (AEW Dynamite: Winter is Here Special, Omega-Moxley, AEW-Impact's FWB relationship, Pat Patterson, Maradona)That most rarest of things. Benno (@BensonRichardE) isn't here this week (no internet at the new place) and a 1h45min epsiode of Spotlight! Join JP (JpJipeee) and Grappl Gareth (@GrapplApp) as they break down the notable Winter is Coming episode of AEW Dynamite with the much anticipated main event of Kenny Omga vs Jon Moxley, the fallout with the AEW-Impact, the return of Sting, Pat Patterson. All while sticking in some cheeky Maradona talk, Waterford's amazing 2nd half in the All Ireland semi final and other miscellaneous nonsense. Enjoy.
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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle...2020-12-041h 43Music of The Mat RemixMusic of the Mat #96: Eddie GuerreroViva La Raza! On this episode of Music of the Mat, Andrew is joined for the first time on the show by Benno (GRAPPL Spotlight, POST Wrestling's British Wrestling Experience) to discuss the themes of "Latino Heat" Eddie Guerrero! Eddie is beloved by many as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, and to mark the fifteenth anniversary of his untimely death, Andrew and Benno focus on the multitude of themes that Eddie had in his historic career. It's a two-hour celebration taking us through the worlds of AAA, ECW, WCW, WWE, and beyond.2020-11-172h 00
British Wrestling ExperienceWALTER vs. Ilja Dragunov, RevPro Epic Encounters 4, wXw, Ryan Smile, Tracy SmothersMartin & Benno are joined by Ian Hamilton of BackBodyDrop and 411Mania to talk about the past few weeks in European wrestling including the big NXT UK match-up between WALTER and Ilja Dragunov.
The three also talk about Will Ospreay’s character change and new faction in NJPW, the return of PAC to AEW, the past few months in wXw and RevPro’s Epic Encounters 4.
Finally, they discuss the passing of Ryan Smile and Tracy Smothers.
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Benno on Twitter: @BensonRichardE
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GRAPPL SpotlightGRAPPL Roundtable: G1 Climax 30 ( w/. Alan 4L, Sarah 4L, Sarah Flannery and Benno)After a brief haitus to watch the G1, the fourth episode of the GRAPPL Roundtable is back! And, unsurprisingly, we take a deep dive into the highs and lows of the G1 tournament, the New Japan landscape and a quick roundup on the Champions Carnival and N1 Victory tournaments.
And this month we have another crackerjack panel as our roundtable not only has returning champion and Hiromu stan Sarah Flannery (@SarahFlann) been joined by her 2 Sarahs co-host Sarah4L (@SarahFourL) but also the Kensuke Sasaki to Sarah4L's Akira Hokuto, Puro expert and the nicest man in professional wrestling™ (@Alan 4L...2020-10-293h 03
GRAPPL SpotlightBONUS Grappl Spotlight Interview w/. Riptide Wrestling Producer Josh BevanA special Bonus episode of Grappl Spotlight this week as JP interviews Riptide Producer Josh Bevan to catch up on all things Riptide as the build up to an exciting summer including the 5th July Point Break show, the Pride of Brighton tournament that is leading to the big open air theatre show on August 26th. Also discussed is how to get the best of the performers, the focus on younger talent, the effect the contract situation has had on the company, the plans for the future and much more.
You can find info, tickets, great matches etc from Riptide...2019-06-0658 min
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveSpotlight Has Moved...Spotlight with Benno, Joe & JP has moved. As of Monday 25th March 2019, Spotlight is now the official podcast of GRAPPL.
Find our new feed at http://grappl.podbean.com for new shows every Monday. We hope you'll join us there.2019-03-2502 min
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveSpotlight: “Auf Wiedersehen” (wXw 16 Carat Gold 2019, Announcement on future of the podcast)The Burt Reynolds of Brit Wres. Brexit Wine Gums. Backgammon. DSF. Alex Wright. Hello, Hello. The Bowling Crew. Storm Eberhard. JP’s Four Horsemen. German Steven Fludder. Zombie. Mike Awesome. The Wall. The Jung Dragons. The Austrian Anomaly. Patrick Bateman. John Portsmouth Football Club Westwood. Busters Erotik Discount. Bons. Bockwurst. Goulasch. Pizza Macs. Cologne. Essen. Dusseldorf. Oberhausen.
Benno, Joe and JP debrief an incredible weekend of wXw in Germany, talking three absolutely stacked nights of wXw 16 Carat Gold 2019, their live podcast experience at the Haus Union, the #OberhausenOpen2 and all the other wrestling over the long weekend from Inner Circle, Am...2019-03-202h 36
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveSpotlight: "Benno in AMBITION" (16 Carat Gold Preview, Progress Ch83, RPW Cockpit 39, MLW)A shorter (by our standards) episode this week as Joe and JP soldier on while Benno is in training. The lads preview the big EuroWresFest that is wXw 16 Carat Gold 2019 weekend in the Wolverhampton of Germany - Oberhausen! They also discuss Progress Ch.84, RevPro at the Cockpit 39 and MLW Intimidation Games. There is some off topic chat but we are saving ourselves for the live show this Friday as well as the review show.
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JP (@JPJipeee)
Benno (@BensonRichardE)
Joe (@RossKemp)2019-03-061h 32
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveSpotlight: "JP & Big Tone" (Rev Pro & PCW Weekender, OTT, FCP, wXw, Honor Rising, WWE)AEW scoops. Blackpool. Coney Island. M&S Cafe. Emmental and Mushroom. Brit Wres legend Jeff Jarrett. Evans & Houllier. The Perfect 12. Webster's Garage. Paedogeddon. Bravo. Eurosport. Laid Bare. Booze Britain. Locomotive Enfield. DSF. FHM. Great Escapes. Luchariffic 2003. Redchurch. Joe's Beer Corner. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Planet Bolton.
It's another Spotlight with Benno, Joe & JP as the lads talk their big Weekender in Bethnal Green and Blackpool as well as a packed show talking everything they've been watching from OTT to wXw to Bushido, FCP and some talk on this week's round of WWE releases and NXT UK.
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01:06 Intro/Joe...2019-02-252h 51
Spotlight Indy Corner Archive2018 Progress Wrestling Year In Review with Suit Williams and BennoThis past month, Suit Williams of PWPonderings.Com once again welcomed Indy Corner's Spotlight host Benno to discuss the good, the bad and everything in between in 2018 in Progress Wrestling, going through all of the major events and stories month by month in this mammoth 3 hour plus podcast.
You can follow Suit, @SuitWilliams on Twitter and PW Ponderings, @PWPonderings. Follow Benno on Twitter @BensonRichardE and follow the Indy Corner @TheIndyCorner.2019-02-183h 14
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveSpotlight: "Gedo Wenger" (OTT, AEW, Rev Pro/PCW Weekender, Progress Top 10 MOTY, Jay White)Blackpool. 18-30 Holidays. Expats. Dave Batista. Tony Cottee. Paddy Kirk. Bearwolf. Byker Grove. The Legend Of Doom. TK O'Ryan. Brock Lesnar at Craven Cottage. Big Tone. Dave Meltzer's finger. Michelle Fowler. Hugh G Rection. No Limit Soliders. Winston. Actual Dog Poo. Gedo Wenger. Jay White.
All this plus talk on OTT, Rev Pro, PCW, All Elite, NJPW, ROH, Progress' Top 10 matches of the Year and much more. It's another Spotlight with Benno, Joe and JP.
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0:40 PCW Road To Glory, Final Score, Bearwolf.
19:15 AEW sign Jimmy Havoc, Omega. Royal Albert Hall rumours. ROH.
38:20 Jay White IWGP Champion. MLW, Impact.
01:07:30 Progress...2019-02-132h 00
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveSpotlight: "Football Factory" (WrestlePro, Progress, OTT, RPW, Rumble Weekend, VOW MOTY)Well'ard goes back to the vets. A bidding war for Bea Priestly. Brendan Gleeson. Peter Crouch. Peter Reid. Geezer Sports. Geezer Hats. Amsterdam. Scorcese. Brian De Palma on cocaine. Andy Hessenthaler. The Great Muta. Jeffrey Jarrett. Shane Inoki. Kazaa. Rich Tea. Jammie Dodger. Imitation Chipsticks. Jack Duckworth. The Austrian Anomaly. Liverpool vs Oxford. The Nasty Boys. Mario Gotze. Brexit Heat. The Real-Life Frank Butcher. Football Factories.
All this, plus thoughts on how the Euro promotions faired in the Voices Of Wrestling Match Of Year balloting and talk on everything we've been watching from Rev Pro and Progress to Royal Rumble...2019-02-022h 45
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveSpotlight: "Poundshop Ogdens" (NJPW, NXT UK Takeover, Nigel McGuinness, Defiant, RevPro & Progress)Winter Bugs. Vegan sausage rolls. Burger King & Pensioners. Joe's Birthday. Mount Rushmore. Chris Jericho in Southampton. Tony Khan playing EWR. Richard Keys. Ryan Babel. 2013 QPR. Tony Cascarino. Shit wrestling chants. Purple Aki.
All this, plus plenty of asides on NJPW post-WrestleKingdom, NXT UK Takeover, the excellent Nigel McGuinness documentary, Defiant, Progress and the controversial PAC-ZSJ match from RevPro. It's an all new Spotlight with Benno, Joe and JP!
SHOWNOTES:
01:00 Intro
08:57 Wrestle Kingdom, Kenny Omega & Chris Jericho thoughts
44:30 Tony Khan, AEW/ROH
1:02:25 NXT UK Takeover
1:22:30 Nigel McGuinness Documentary
1:39:30 Defiant
1:45:40 RevPro Weekender
2:06:07 Progress Unboxing
You can find the hosts on Twitter:
JP...2019-01-182h 26
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveSpotlight: "#AskRevJoe"Non-Progress Commitments. Winter Pimms. nWo Wolvespack. Nike Air Max. War Games in the East End. JC Ice & Wolfie D. Tony Stamp & Dave Quinan. Bergerac. Football Rounders. Knick Knock. Zack Dingle. Hod Carriers. Jim. John. Glen. Crimewatch.
Grab a beer and bring in the new year with @TheIndyCorner Spotlight with Benno, Joe & JP as we #AskRevJoe and answer your questions in a mammoth Q&A edition of the podcast!
http://www.theindycorner.com/podcast/spotlight-askrevjoe/
You can subscribe on Itunes or add the following url to your podcast app of choice. Alternatively, search "The Indy Corner" in any podcast app.
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Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveREPOST: BWE featuring Spotlight: Best of British and European Wrestling 2018 Extended EditionThis week, world's collided as Spotlight's Joe and JP joined Benno on POST Wrestling's British Wrestling Experience alongside Martin Bushby and Oli Court to talk all the best of British and European wrestling in 2018.
Here for your convenience, is the extended version of that podcast as the guys talk all their highlights from the year with categories including Breakthrough Star, Import, Show and Promotion Of The Year and also take voicemails from friends of both networks, giving their picks for the big categories, Match and Wrestler Of The Year.
Finally, in this extended version of the podcast, the guys talk...2018-12-263h 15
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveSpotlight: "Raoul Moat" (Progress, ICW, Fighting Spirit, New Japan, ROH, Dynamite Kid)Aldi. Kwik Save. Supermarket Sweep. Raoul Moat. Jeff Jarrett. Steven Avery. Battlebowl. Matthew McConaughey. The Aces & Eights. Richie Aprile, Dynamite Kid. Trevor Morgan. Alfie Moon. All this, plus reviews of Progress, Fighting Spirit, ICW and some ROH and New Japan talk. It's an all new Spotlight with Benno, Joe and JP!
SHOWNOTES:
SHOWNOTES:
00:30 Intro
07:08 Dynamite Kid
19:00 Ospreay in New Japan/Wrestle Kingdom thoughts
47:30 ROH Final Battle
57:49 ICW Fear & Loathing
1:14:47 Fighting Spirit Wrestling
1:27:22 Progress Chapter 80
You can find the hosts on Twitter:
JP (@JPJipeee)
Benno (@BensonRichardE)
Joe (@BriloTweet)
You can also find The Indy Corner on Twitter (@TheIndyCorner)2018-12-192h 13
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveSpotlight: “Dean Gaffney” (NXT UK revisited, FCP, Progress, RPW, TNT, Impact, US indies discussion)Benno, Joe and JP are back with another Spotlight to follow up their discussion from last week on NXT UK and talk everything they’ve been watching with wide ranging off topic chat from Impact, New Japan and the state of the US indies, to live reports from Fight Club Pro Schadenfreude, Rev Pro Live at the Cockpit 35 and TNT Cold Day In Hell, as well as thoughts from Progress Chapter 79 on VOD!
SHOWNOTES:
Off Topic/News & Notes:
03:50 Intro
14:10 The US indies arms race (Misc ROH, MLW, Evolve, Impact, ROH, All Elite, Creed 2 chat)
Roundtable Discussion:
43:30 NXT UK Revisited
What We...2018-12-052h 29
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveSpotlight: "Jimmy Corkhill" (Progress Ch78, RPW Uprising, Kamikaze Pro, NXTUK, Arquette/Gage)JP returns to join Benno and Joe as they talk everything they've been watching since the last show from Progress, Rev Pro, Kamikaze Pro, NXT UK and lots of off topic chat in between from Gage vs Arquette to Bryan vs Lesnar, to a live spoiler game as Progress Chapter 79 tapes while we record (see timestamps below).
The guys also talk in detail the breaking news of Walter signing with WWE and the latest NXT UK contract rumours with a roundtable discussion on it's impact on the Brit Wres scene and the wider issues of over-saturation in the UK.
SHOWNOTES
...2018-11-272h 24
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveSpotlight: "Frank and Pat" (Progress Ch 77, WWEvolve, Rev Pro Cockpit, GPW, Welsh Wrestling, NJPW)In this episode of Spotlight Benno and Joe hold down the fort without JP and talk a whole manner of subjects from Progress Wrestling to Jose Lethario.
The guys begin the show talking what they've been watching with Joe's trip to the Cockpit for Rev Pro and Benno's trips to see some local wrestling in the North West with Grand Pro and This Is Wrestling, as well as some off topic chat on NJPW, Crown Jewel and a detailed discussion on the comparisons between Evolve's WWE relationship compared to Progress and wXw.
SHOWNOTES:
What We've Been Watching/News and Notes:
2:22...2018-11-092h 17
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveSpotlight: "Rev Joe" (NXT UK vs Rev Pro TV, Global Wars, Walter vs Ospreay 2, Bound For Glory)The lads are back with another episode of the Indy Corner's Spotlight pod. In hour one, hosts Benno, Joe & JP talk everything they've been watching & the news stories that have been catching their eye since the last show with discussion topics ranging from Walter vs Ospreay from OTT, IPWUK inexplicably travelling out for Wrestlemania Weekend, a possible NXT Germany & some off topic talk on Bound For Glory and WWE's Saudi Arabia woes.
In hour two, the guys debate the winner of week one of Brit Wres new "TV" war of NXT UK versus Rev Pro on Freesports and give their...2018-10-232h 00
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveSpotlight: "5-7 Days" (Progress Hello Wembley Review, Rev Pro Cockpit, Global Wars Preview & more!)Joe is back with Benno and JP, as the guys review Progress Wrestling's "Hello Wembley" and talk the good, the bad & the indifferent of the company's biggest ever show.
Before that, in hour one, the guys talk what they've been watching with a cavalcade of wrestling and non-wrestling subjects, from Rev Pro Live at the Cockpit and Global Wars, to Fight Club Pro's upcoming shows and tangents to New Japan, WWE, Connor McGregor, Eastenders, DDP Yoga, Meat vending machines and more!
SHOWNOTES:
What We've Been Watching (01:50)
Progress Hello Wembley (01:05:20)
You can subscribe on Itunes or search "The Indy Corner" in...2018-10-132h 30
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveSpotlight Special: wXw World Tag League Oberhausen WeekenderSpotlight Special: wXw World Tag League Oberhausen Weekender
In a special episode of Spotlight, JP and Benno talk their trip this past weekend to the wrestling mecca of Oberhausen, going through their weekend in Germany starting at Thursday's Inner Circle event, the three days at Tag League and everything in between from the #OberhausenOpen to the Saturday afterparty.
Come for the talk of incredible matches and atmospheres, stay for the stories of lads travel woes and tips of what not to do abroad.
Photo Credit:
@GDPhotographyDE
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You can find the hosts on Twitter:
JP...2018-10-112h 04
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveSpotlight: The Road To WembleySpotlight: The Road To Wembley
**Note: Progress talk begins at 52:00**
It's a tangent heavy and Progress Wrestling heavy edition of Spotlight, as hosts Benno, Joe and JP talk everything Progress leading into their biggest ever show at Wembley this weekend, with talk of the go-home show Chapter 75 and a breakdown of all the key matches coming up on Sunday.
Before that, the guys talk everything they've been watching in both Brit Wres and abroad with some off topic discussion of the big New Japan Jay White angle, WxW World Tag League, Wrestle Island, Fight Club Pro, MLW War Games, early 90...2018-09-282h 16
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveSpotlight: Wrestling MediaCon 2018 Special (British J Cup, Impact vs The UK)This past weekend, Joe, JP and Benno attended the first ever Wrestling MediaCon at Bowlers Exhibition Centre just outside of Manchester.
The guys give their full thoughts on the weekend as a whole with talk of the Impact vs The UK live show, the Rev Pro British J Cup and all the other live events happening over the two days. JP also fills us in on the goings on of the Rev Pro TV Tapings at York Hall, with some minor spoilers contained.
SHOWNOTES
00:47 Intro
10:30 Rev Pro TV Tapings
20:04 Wrestling MediaCon
58:10 British J Cup and Impact vs The UK Live...2018-09-141h 59
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchivePaul Benson Mediacon InterviewA special interview with one of the folks behind this weekend's WRESTLING MEDIACON Paul Benson (@BensonLives). We discuss what events are taking place, some of the special guests and even delve into a bit of nostalgia about this great sport of professional wrestling
For further information on the event visit https://wrestlingmediacon.com/
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Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveAll In Special with Benno, Joe and JPIn a podcast special, Spotlight crew Benno, Joe and JP take a break from Brit Wres and talk perhaps the biggest modern Indy show of all time - All In, discussing the highs and lows of Cody Rhodes and The Young Bucks self-funded show, talking how such an event even became possible, the fan culture that drives it and all things in-between.
Joe and JP also give a very brief recap on their weekend live at Rev Pro Live In Leamington and at the Cockpit and the guys discuss if such an event as All In would even be possible...2018-09-042h 20
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveSpotlight: Rev Pro on Freesports, Summer Sizzler, Walter v Devlin, Defiant, Attack and more!In this episode of Spotlight on The Indy Corner, hosts Benno, Joe and JP talk Rev Pro’s TV Deal with Freesports, their day out at Summer Sizzler, Walter’s latest series of incredible matches versus Ishii, Devlin and Ospreay, as well as Benno’s trip to Defiant, JP’s trip to Attack, Neville returning to the indies and all kinds in between.
The guys also discuss Joe’s exit from Twitter, the fallout from Andy Quildan’s interview with The Indy Corner, and also make time for some chat on Impact’s wacky murder angle, Triplemania, Joey Janela’s Lost In New York...2018-08-302h 21
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveAndy Quildan InterviewA special interview with Revolution Pro Wrestling's promoter ANDY QUILDAN as he embarks on a defining week for the company. He kindly took time out of his (insanely) busy schedule to have a one-to-one with British Wrestling Spotlight host Joe Lemon at RevPro Towers.
In an extensive interview, Andy tells us about the upcoming TV tapings (the station still unannounced as of recording), his philosophy of wrestling, British wrestling history, his relationship with other companies, the current British wrestling landscape and much more.
Sept 1st - Leamington Spa
Sept 2nd - Live at the Cockpit
Sept 5th & 6th - TV...2018-08-281h 45
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveSpotlight: RevPro, wXw and Progress tag team woesThis week, its a Joe (@Lemsippp) and JP (@Jpjipeee)-led effort whilst Benno (@Bensonricharde) selfishly celebrates his girlfriend's birthday. The guys look at RevPro's rather shock announcement of TV tapings and the possible ramifications and the big Summer Sizzler headlined by WALTER - Tomohiro Ishii as well as the intriguing undercard. Then its a trip to Oberhausen to check in on wXw's latest marquee event Shortcut to the Top and the changes at the top of the card. We then check in on the jinxed Tag Team Thunderbastard series from Progress and feel Joe's pain as he struggles to understand...2018-08-161h 20
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveNew Japan G1 Climax 28: Week Four Review with Benno, Joe & JP (Day 17-18, G1 Final)In the final instalment of four special Indy Corner podcasts from the Spotlight crew, hosts Benno, Joe and JP chat about Week Four of the New Japan G1 Climax 28, breaking down all the major happenings of the G1 Final, as well as the final day of the A Block and final day of the B Block. The guys also discuss your Twitter votes for the highlights and lowlights of the tournament and discuss their final standings in the G1 Pick 'Em's.
Thanks to our friends @VoicesWrestling and @POSTWrestling for the Pick' Em contests and to Luke Hickey (@PuroReviews) for his...2018-08-131h 59
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveNew Japan G1 Climax 28: Week Three Review with Benno, Joe & JP (Days 11-16)In the third of four special podcasts, Joe returns to the show to chat with Benno and JP about Week Three of the New Japan G1 Climax 28, breaking down all the major happenings of nights 11 to 16. The guys also preview the final 3 nights, discuss their fortunes in the G1 Pick 'Em's and do their best to predict the likely outcomes of the final days. In the opening 15 minutes of the show, Joe and JP also talk their live perspective of the Sam Adonis incident at Rev Pro this past weekend.
Benno, Joe and JP will be back again on Sunday 12...2018-08-092h 05
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveSpotlight: What We’ve Been Watching (ITV WOS Wrestling Fallout, Progress Wembley woes and more).In a What We’ve Been Watching edition of the show, hosts Benno and JP take a break from the G1 to catch up with a chat about everything else they’ve been watching in the last two weeks. Discussion subjects range from Matt Riddle’s likely exodus from the indies, to JP (and Joe’s) trip to the ITV WOS Wrestling premiere event and the fallout and reaction to the show, as well a dissection of Travis Banks Progress title reign and loss to Walter, with a look at the current state of Progress heading into their biggest show ever. Al...2018-08-041h 47
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveSpotlight: WOS Wrestling Interview SpecialA special @woswrestling interview special where @JPJipeee & @Lemsipppp speak to some of the stars @Shasamuels @AdamMaxted @DougWilliamsUK @Nathan_Cruz90 @TheKipSabian @Iestyn_Rees @SoCalValerie.
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Benno (in absentia) - @Bensonricharde2018-08-011h 00
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveNew Japan G1 Climax 28: Week Two Review with Benno and JP (Days 6-10)In the second of four weekly specials, Benno and JP return to talk all the happenings of Week Two of the New Japan G1 Climax 28, discussing nights 6 to 10 and their highlights and lowlights so far in the tournament.
The guys will be back Wednesday 8th August and then again on Sunday 12th August, to continue their coverage of all four weeks of the tournament.
You can subscribe on Itunes or add the following url to your podcast app of choice.
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Intro credit: Man With A Mission - Break The Contradictions (JP Mix).
You ca...2018-07-301h 26
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveNew Japan G1 Climax 28: Week One Review with Benno, Joe and JP (Days 1-5)*Apologies - the first version of this file had some audio sync issues in the second half. This is now fixed.*
In the first of four weekly specials, Benno, Joe and JP take a break from Brit Wres and talk all the happenings of the New Japan G1 Climax 28, discussing the highs and lows of nights 1 to 5 and their favourite (and least favourite) matches so far of the tournament.
The guys will be back each of the next three weekends, beginning next Sunday 29th July to cover all four weeks of the tournament.
You can subscribe on Itunes or add...2018-07-211h 49
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveSpotlight Bonus Show: Progress Chapter 72, Grand Pro Wrestling XV, Graps and Claps PreviewSHOWNOTES:
Intro (00:30)
Progress Chapter 72: Got Got Need(11:13)
Grand Pro Wrestling (1:10:13)
Graps and Claps Preview (1:20:18)
On a bonus edition of British Wrestling Spotlight, Benno and Joe make up for lost time after last week's missed episode to give all their thoughts on the latest Progress show on VOD, Chapter 72 Got Got Need, as well as everything else going on in the promotion leading into Sunday's Chapter 73 show in Birmingham.
Also on the show, Benno talks the GPW 15 Year Anniversary show as the lads draft in Andrew Ogden of Graps and Claps to give a preview of the upcoming milestone show of...2018-07-131h 36
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveSpotlight: Strong Style Evolved UK, WWENXT UK, Rev Pro Cockpit 30, Progress vs the World Cup & more!After some recording woes that saw an episode lost last week, Benno, Joe and JP return for the first of two special episodes of British Wrestling Spotlight. In this first edition, the guys talk Progress’ Twitter woes of running against the World Cup Final, do a full start to finish review of Rev Pro/New Japan Strong Style Evolved UK, comparing the show with this weekend’s G1 USA Special and talking all the controversy going into the weekend. The guys also stop to talk Rev Pro Live At The Cockpit with WALTER vs Josh Bodom and talk the fallout of W...2018-07-102h 00
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveSpotlight: Riptide InterviewBefore the next episode of British Wrestling Spotlight, JP has an interview with the producer of Riptide Wrestling (@RIPTIDEwres)
Josh Bevan. Josh took time out of his busy schedule to discuss a range of topics in the aftermath of the Riptide Rumble (which is available on VOD at riptidewrestling.pivotshare.com). We discuss the day to day running of a Riptide show, cinematic wrestling, companies' ethos and links to the lovely city of Brighton, their use of intergender matches and other things.
This was recorded in June but due to a series of unavoidable issues, the interview was delayed. Still...2018-07-041h 01
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveSpotlight: Riptide Rumble, Rev Pro Mayhem, Progress Be Here Now, 1978 and more!It’s another edition of Indy Corner's British Wrestling Spotlight as hosts Benno, Joe and JP are back to talk what they’ve been watching, with Joe and JP’s trip to Riptide Wrestling to take in the Riptide Rumble, Rev Pro’s MAYhem card from Southampton, and the latest from Progress Wrestling with their last two shows, Be Here Now and 27th May 1978.
The guys also talk target audiences of wrestling shows, which wrestling is and isn’t for them, the WWE vs Rev Pro contract situation and go off topic with some talk on the Best Of The Super Juni...2018-06-051h 48
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveSpotlight: Progress Super Strong Style 16 Review, Rev Pro, EVE and more!It’s a bumper edition of British Wrestling Spotlight as hosts Benno, Joe and JP go in depth on Progress Super Strong Style 16, talking all the big matches and all the goings on leading into Progress show in Victoria Warehouse. The guys also catch up on What They’ve Been Watching in May with shows from Rev Pro and EVE and go in depth on the current landscape of British Wrestling.
SHOWNOTES:
Intro/Brit Wres Wars 2018 talk (00:45)
What We've Been Watching:
Rev Pro Epic Encounter (27:41)
Rev Pro Live At The Cockpit (40:03)
Pro Wrestling EVE: WrestleQueendom (44:35)
Featured Review:
Progress Super Strong Styl...2018-05-202h 44
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveSpotlight: Progress SSS16 2018 Preview Show feat. interviews with Flash Morgan Webster & Zack GibsonA Benno-less show this week on British Wrestling Spotlight but we managed to replace him with two of Britain's top wrestlers in "The Modfather" Flash Morgan Webster and Liverpool's Number 1 (Soon to be recognised as the best pro wrestler in the world) Zack Gibson!
Both guys were both kind enough to speak to Joe and JP in the buildup to the massive Progress Super Strong Style 16 tournament this weekend.
Flash chats to us about a range of topics including his chances this weekend, the Road Back to Malice documentary (check it out on Vimeo)and his Wrestling Friends podcast. You...2018-05-041h 35
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveSpotlight: Joe’s NOLA Trip, Progress Chapter 66/67, wXw True Colours, Rev Pro Live, Fight Club ProBenno, Joe and JP are back together for an episode of British Wrestling Spotlight to recap what they’ve been watching since their last show. First, Joe takes us through his weekend in New Orleans taking in Rev Pro (as well as Janela’s Spring Break and a set of NXT TV Tapings in Florida), then the guys break down the main stories from the VOD of Progress Chapter 66 and 67, talk wXw True Colours, Rev Pro Live In Southampton and somehow also talk Impact Wrestling’s Redemption PPV from Sunday.
SHOWNOTES:
0:30 Intro
11:00 Joe’s trip to New Orleans, Rev Pro Live In...2018-04-262h 05
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveWrestleMania Weekend - Day 3/4 Review w. JP & Benno (Supercard Of Honor, Shimmer, Style Battle, NXT)In the final of three special podcasts over Wrestlemania Weekend, British Wrestling Spotlight’s Benno and JP wrap up a packed NOLA weekend with a review of ROH's biggest show ever Supercard Of Honor 12, as well as SHIMMER 100 and WWN Style Battle.
The guys also talk some Kaiju Big Battel and discuss the weekend as a whole, talking WrestleMania and NXT Takeover, analysing the impact of WWE on the indy scene and talking the state of live streaming in 2018.
SHOWNOTES:
ROH Supercard Of Honor Review 15:48
WWN Style Battle Review 1:02:01
SHIMMER 100 Review 1:13:50
You can find the hosts on Twitter @BensonRichardE and @JP...2018-04-101h 41
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveWrestleMania Weekend - Day 2 Review w. JP & Benno (Springbreak, WWN Supershow, Evolve 103, Impact)In the second of three special podcasts over Wrestlemania Weekend, British Wrestling Spotlight’s Benno and JP check in with reviews of the shows live streaming on Day 2 with Joey Janela's Spring Break 2 highlighting the day. The guys also talk the WWN Super Show 2018 Mercury Rising, EVOLVE 103 and Impact vs Lucha Underground.
You can find the hosts on Twitter @BensonRichardE and @JPJipeee and the guys will be back tomorrow for Day 3 with reviews of ROH Supercard Of Honor and more!2018-04-071h 18
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveWrestleMania Weekend - Day 1 Live Streaming Review w. JP & Benno (Evolve, Bloodsport, WrestleCon)In the first of three special podcasts over Wrestlemania Weekend, British Wrestling Spotlight’s Benno and JP check in with reviews of the shows streaming on Day 1 with Matt Riddle’s Bloodsport from Game Changer Wrestling and EVOLVE 102. The guys also catch up on the WrestleCon Supershow from Day 1, going through the highlights of that show which promptly landed on VOD Friday morning.
You can find the hosts on Twitter @BensonRichardE and @JPJipeee and the guys will be back tomorrow for Day 2 with reviews of the WWN Supershow, EVOLVE 103 and more!2018-04-061h 23
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveBritish Wrestling Spotlight: Progress Chapter 65 Review with Suit WilliamsWith Joe away, hosts Benno and JP are joined by PWPonderings.com Progress reviewer Suit Williams to talk the latest in Progress Wrestling with a full start to finish review of Progress Chapter 65 Have Some Faith In The Sound, going in depth on each match and talking the apparent heel turn of Travis Banks and the current direction of the company.
The guys also talk the shows Progress have coming up in New Orleans for Wrestlemania Weekend and discuss the announcements so far for Super Strong Style 16 and Chapter 69 in Victoria Warehouse.2018-04-051h 13
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveBritish Wrestling Spotlight: wXw 16 Carat Gold Weekender SpecialBritish Wrestling Spotlight: wXw 16 Carat Gold Weekender Special
This past weekend, hosts Benno, Joe and JP headed to Oberhausen for the wXw 16 Carat Gold Tournament. The guys talk all three days of 16 Carat, also taking in the Ambition tournament, Wrestling Deutschland, two after parties and a media centre.
The guys also talk their travel woes, from missing luggage to 60 euro bus fines and discuss all the fine German Beers and (fast) food they had, on one of the wrestling trips of a lifetime.
Intro Credit - Headlock.de
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inw4x2_QOdk2018-03-172h 07
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveBritish Wrestling Spotlight: Progress Chapter 64, Progress Documentary Review, Dale Beaumont-BrownSHOWNOTES:
04:34 Progress Chapter 64 Thunderbastards Are Go, Full Start to Finish Review.
1:07:08 Interview with This Is Progress Director Dale Beaumont-Brown
1:43:15 This Is Progress Feature Length Documentary Review
In the first of a series of regular Progress Wrestling specials, hosts Benno, Joe and JP review Progress Chapter 64: Thunderbastards Are Go from start to finish and Joe sits down with Director Dale Beaumont-Brown to discuss the feature length This Is Progress documentary, before the guys give their full review of the film.
You can find the hosts on Twitter:
Joe (@Lemsipppp)
JP (@JPJipeee)
Benno (@BensonRichardE)
You can also find The Indy Corner on...2018-03-062h 16
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveBritish Wrestling Spotlight: North West Weekender(Progress Chapter 63, Tetsujin & PCW Road To Glory)Hosts Benno, Joe and JP are back to discuss their trip to a stacked North West Weekender with Progress Chapter 63: Take Me Underground from Manchester, two Preston City Wrestling Road To Glory tournaments at the Evoque nightclub in Preston and the return of Tetsujin Hybrid Wrestling to Hangar 34 in Liverpool.
SHOWNOTES:
04:15 Tetsujin Hybrid Wrestling
20:15 PCW Road To Glory 2018
57:40 Progress Chapter 63
You can find the hosts on Twitter:
Joe (@Lemsipppp)
JP (@JPJipeee)
Benno (@BensonRichardE)
You can also find The Indy Corner on Twitter (@TheIndyCorner)2018-02-172h 09
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveBritish Wrestling Spotlight: Progress and Rev Pro January Catch Up & 5 Star Wrestling on FreesportsAfter a January break, hosts Benno, Joe and JP are back to catch up on a packed last month for Progress and Rev Pro and to talk the TV debut of 5 Star Wresting.
Progress Wrestling's last three Chapters kick things off as the guys talk Chapter 60: Unboxing Live 2: Unbox Harder, Chapter 61: Don’t Touch Me, Don’t, Don’t Touch Me and Chapter 62: Fear No More, Come To Dust.
The guys then catch up on Rev Pro's last month with Live At The Cockpit 24, 25 and 26, as well as a High Stakes 2018 before discussing the Five Star Wrestling re-launch on Freesports from t...2018-02-061h 56
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchivePROGRESS Wrestling 2017 Year In Review w/ Suit Williams & BennoThis weekend, Benno of British Wrestling Spotlight sat down with Suit Williams of PWPonderings.Com and discussed the year that was, for Progress Wrestling, going through all of the major events and key moments, month by month and discussing everything good, bad or otherwise notable in the promotion in 2017.
This is that conversation in its entirety, simulcast both on PWPonderings and here on TheIndyCorner.com.
You can follow Suit, @SuitWilliams on Twitter and our good friends at PW Ponderings, @PWPonderings. Follow Benno on Twitter @BensonRichardE and follow the Indy Corner @TheIndyCorner.
Episode Theme Credit - MIDles Mus https://www.youtube...2018-01-222h 40
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveBritish Wrestling Spotlight: Best In Brit Wres 2017 (Part 2) with Travis Banks and Mark HaskinsIt’s Part TWO of the Best In Brit Wres (and Europe!) 2017 Special from British Wrestling Spotlight as hosts Benno, Joe and JP are joined again by Martin Bushby of POST Wrestling to run through the second half of their picks for the best of the year, with the Promo, Show, Moment and Wrestler Of The Year Categories. The guys also talk their worst moments of the year with the Get In The Bin awards and forecast what’s to come in 2018 with a game of Likely/Unlikely.
Joining the show is Travis Banks (@Travis_BanksPW) as he talks his 2017 with...2017-12-271h 43
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveBritish Wrestling Spotlight: Best In Brit Wres 2017 (Part 1) with Jordan Devlin and Charlie MorganIt’s Part One of the Best In Brit Wres (and Europe!) 2017 Special from British Wrestling Spotlight as hosts Benno, Joe and JP are joined by Martin Bushby formerly Of British Audio Wrestling to run through the first half of their picks for the best of the year, with the Breakthrough Star, Import, Promotion and Match Of The Year Categories.
Joining the show are Jordan Devlin (@Jordan_Devlin1) and Charlie Morgan (@CharlieMorganUK) as they talk their 2017. Also calling in with some of their picks for the best of 2017, are friends of the show Alan Boon & Chris East (@LoveTheGraps), Stephen Louch (@St...2017-12-211h 55
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveBritish Wrestling Spotlight: Progress Chapter 58/59, Rev Pro Uprising, Stu Bennett InterviewIt's a bumper "What We've Been Watching" edition of British Wrestling Spotlight as hosts Joe, JP and Benno discuss a packed last 2 weeks of shows.
Progress Wrestling's last two Chapters kick things off as Joe returns to the Electric Ballroom for Chapter 58 from Camden and Benno treks to snowy Sheffield for a reshuffled Chapter 59.
The guys then catch up on Rev Pro's last two weeks with Live At The Cockpit 23 and an Uprising show that prominently featured the Bullet Club.
Also discussed is Fight Club Pro's Infinity tournament and the re-launch of the former WCPW, Defiant Wrestling, as Joe and...2017-12-152h 11
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveBritish Wrestling Spotlight: RevPro Global Wars, Progress Manchester, WWE UK - with Martin BushbyHosts Benno, Joe and JP are joined by Martin Bushby formerly of PWN Radio and of British Audio Wrestling to discuss Rev Pro's huge Global Wars weekend with New Japan that produced two great shows with two likely BritWres MOTY candidates. The guys also discuss the positives and negatives of WWE UK a year on and talk the various shows they've been watching including Progress Chapter 57 in Manchester, the EVE She-1, Fighting Spirit, Attack! SRVRSRSLY, ICW Fear and Loathing and more!
SHOWNOTES
What We’ve Been Watching (2:20)
JP – EVE She-1, Attack!, ICW
Martin – 3CW
Benno – Fighting Spirit, Progress 57
Roundtable (1:02:47)
WWEUK – A Year On
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Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveBritish Wrestling Spotlight – Progress Reboots With Chapter 56, #Sabootle, FCP Day Of The DeadBritish Wrestling Spotlight – Progress Reboots with Chapter 56, #Sabootle, FCP Day Of The Dead, Attack!, Rev Pro and more…
Hosts Benno, Joe and JP are back together to discuss Progress Chapter 56 as the company reboots after a 6 week absence ,with a British Strong Style face turn, a lukewarm debut and a stellar main event. The guys also talk Benno’s trip to see Sabu in a Leisure Centre in Bootle, Joe and JP’s visit to Attack Bodyslams And Control and RevPro Live in Leamington and the latest Fight Club Pro show, Day Of The Dead.
SHOWNOTES
What We’ve Been Watching:
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Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveBritish Wrestling Spotlight - Fight Club Pro Project Mayhem 6British Wrestling Spotlight - Fight Club Pro Project Mayhem, Misogyny in Wrestling, SSS16 to Ally Pally
Due to scheduling issues with the hosts, this episode comes in two parts as hosts Benno, Joe and JP first discuss Night 1 of Fight Club Pro's Project Mayhem 6 and discuss fan behaviour and misogyny in Wrestling before Joe and JP close things out with their live thoughts on Night 2 of the Project Mayhem weekend and react to the news that Progress are moving their biggest weekend of the year SSS16 to Alexander Palace
SHOWNOTES:
3:52 Misogyny in Wrestling
28:02 FCP Project Mayhem Night 1
1:07:55 FCP Project Mayhem...2017-10-142h 06
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveBritish Wrestling Spotlight: Progress Chase The Sun Review, Pro Wrestling EVE, Bram and OTT...Hosts Benno, Joe and JP return for another British Wrestling Spotlight to discuss feedback to their last show and with the dust settled, review the big Progress September show Chapter 55: Chase The Sun at Alexander Palace.
The guys also give their views on the OTT/Bram situation and JP gives a live report of EVE – We Do Right Not Nice at the Resistance Gallery, with some broader talk of Pro Wrestling EVE and their place in British Wrestling.
SHOWNOTES:
02:48 – Feedback to Progress discussion last show
20:46 – Pro Wrestling EVE discussion
40:31 – Bram dropped by OTT
50:32 - FEATURED REVIEW: Progress Wrestling Chapter 55: Chase The Sun
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Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveBritish Wrestling Spotlight: Progress Wrestling – The Road To Ally PallyProgress Wrestling– The Road To Ally Pally
In a Progress heavy edition of British Wrestling Spotlight, hosts Benno, Joe and JP discuss their thoughts on the company going into their big Ally Pally Show, Chapter 55: Chase The Sun and there is a lot to get off their chests as they discuss the direction of the company, its fan culture and it's owners.
The guys also give their views on the build so far to the big show, discussing Chapter 54 and the promotion's visit to the USA along the way,as well as briefly discussing the shows they've visited in the la...2017-09-081h 47
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveBritish Wrestling Spotlight - Rev Pro J Cup, Progress Chapter 51, Good WrestlingIn a July edition of British Wrestling Spotlight, hosts Benno, Joe and JP discuss their live experience at the Rev Pro J-Cup and Progress Chapter 51 in Birmingham, as well as notes from a trip to Milton Keynes for the return of Good Wrestling.
SHOWNOTES:
What We’ve Been Watching
Revolution Pro – British J-Cup (3:35)
Progress Wrestling - Chapter 51: Screaming For Progress (1:00:55)
Good Wrestling – Back For Good (1:28:00)
You can find the hosts on Twitter
Benno (@BensonRichardE)
Joe (@Lemsipppp)
JP (@JPJipeee)2017-07-191h 40
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveBritish Wrestling Spotlight - What We've Been WatchingIn a June edition of British Wrestling Spotlight, hosts Benno, Joe and JP catch up with a bumper “What We’ve Been Watching” episode discussing shows from Rev Pro, Attack and Fight Club Pro, as well as re-visiting Progress Super Strong Style 16. The guys also discuss each promotion's fortunes thus far in the year, Lucha Forever’s latest show cancellation and WCPW crowd woes.
Joe and JP’s full review’s of Progress Super Strong Style 16 can be found here:
https://soundcloud.com/theindycorner/progress-sss16-2017-day-1-2-review
https://soundcloud.com/theindycorner/progress-super-strong-style-day-3-review
SHOWNOTES:
What We’ve Been Watching
Fight...2017-06-231h 47
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchivePROGRESS Super Strong Style Day 3 ReviewAnd here we have the final day's review of the 2017 PROGRESS SSS16 - JP (@JPJipee) & Joe (@Lemsipppp)give you guys their thoughts on the final day of this EPIC weekend in the London based promotions' calendar.
The guys recorded while travelling back in the car on the motorway so please take that into account, in saying that, please give us a rating/review on iTunes we'd really appreciate it.
Give the guys a follow, they've been stars this weekend. With JP tweeting results for the followers of @TheIndyCorner and of course both guys reviewing all 3 days for us.2017-05-3026 min
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchivePROGRESS SSS16 2017 Day 1 & 2 ReviewHi all, thanks to Joe (@Lemsipppp) & JP (@JPJipeee)we have a review from day's 1 & 2 of this years PROGRESS Super Strong Style 16 2017 tournament. Joe made day 2 while JP was present on both days and of course tweeted out the results as they happened on the @TheIndyCorner account for all you good people who follow that couldn't make the the shows.
Enjoy and share, give the guys a follow and keep on checking back for a day 3 review.
If you listen via iTunes, please leave us a rating/review we would really appreciate it.2017-05-2931 min
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveBritish Wrestling Spotlight - Fight Club Pro Elite FridayThis month on British Wrestling Spotlight, Benno, Joe and JP were live at Fight Club Pro's Elite Friday which kicked off their Dream Tag Team Invitational. The guys talk that, as well as Day 2 in Manchester, the debut of Lucha Forever and Rev Pro Epic Encounter.
SHOWNOTES:
What We've Been Watching (2:20)
JP - Lucha Forever: Dawning Of Forever
Joe - Rev Pro: Epic Encounter
Featured Review: Fight Club Pro Elite Friday (1:17:40)
You can find the hosts on Twitter
Benno (@BensonRichardE)
Joe (@Lemsipppp)
JP (@JPJipeee)
Show Image: The Ringside Perspective (@OliRingside)2017-04-242h 12
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveThe Indy Corner Presents... British Wrestling Spotlight - Attack! Kris Travis Tag Team InvitationalBritish Wrestling Spotlight takes a look each month at a show from a different UK promotion, whilst also monitoring the wider world of British Wrestling in 2017.
In this episode, hosts Benno, Joe and JP, take a look at Attack! Pro Wrestling and their Kris Travis Tag Team Invitational and discuss what they've been watching since the last episode, with shows from Progress, Rev Pro, WCPW and ICW.
SHOWNOTES:
What We've Been Watching (01:43)
Joe - Progress Chapter 44, RevPro Cockpit 14
JP - WCPW True Destiny
Benno - WCPW Exit Wounds, ICW TV Tapings
Featured Review (01:14:26)
Attack! Kris Travis Tag Team Invitational
You...2017-03-172h 14
Spotlight Indy Corner ArchiveThe Indy Corner Presents... British Wrestling Spotlight - Rev Pro High Stakes 2017A new addition to the Indy Corner podcast network, British Wrestling Spotlight will take an in-depth look each month at a show from a different UK promotion, whilst also monitoring the wider world of British Wrestling in 2017.
In the debut show, hosts Benno, Joe and JP, take a look at the much anticipated Rev Pro High Stakes 2017 and discuss what they've been watching in January, with shows from 4FW, PCW, Progress and Attack/FCP.
SHOWNOTES:
What We've Been Watching (08:45)
JP - 4FW Price Of Glory, 4FW Wrestleution
Benno - PCW Blackpool, Progress Chapter 42
Joe - Attack Club Pro
Featured Review (01:00:44)
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