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GRAPPL SpotlightSpotlight "The Good, The Bad & The Terry" (Hulk Hogan Dies, Career Highlights, Lowlights, WWE Unreal, AEW, G1)In a new Spotlight Benno & JP talk the passing of Hulk Hogan as they delve into the good, the bad and the very ugly aspects of both the man and the wrestler, as well as their own thoughts and memories of him, with a look at how the wrestling world and wider has responded to his death, with some of the more bizarre memoriums presented by AI.They also talk the awaited debut of WWE Unreal on Netflix as well as some SummerSlam numbers and more, plus AEW Forbidden Door sales, final All In numbers, Collision...2025-07-292h 27
GRAPPL SpotlightGRAPPL Live w. Benno & Steph Chase (Undertaker, Cope, 7 years of a "Women's Evolution" in WWE & AEW)On the live this time, by popular demand Shooter Steph Chase returns to talk the Undertaker and his midlife crisis on NXT and in wrestling in general, as well as comparisons to Adam "Cope" Copeland and her thoughts on the state of women's wrestling after Evolution in both WWE and AEW. We also take your questions wrestling and on-wrestling and slay some other sacred cows.Enjoy!BennoSHOWNOTES0:00 Intro 7:30 Steph joins, Undertaker, Cope, WWE Evolution, the AEW Women's division, Q&A 1:19:52 Outro, plugs2025-07-231h 28
GRAPPL SpotlightSpotlight “Trik Davis” (TNA Slammiversary, G1 Climax, WWE on Netflix, AEW All In Wembley 2026)It’s a long one (for the sickos - maybe Tony Khan was right) as Benno and JP talk TNA’s Slammiversary with multiple "because TNA” moments as no history books are read by Carlos Silva with NXT wrestlers leaving with belts, as well as brighter moments as Leon Slater is endorsed by AJ Styles. They also talk the opening weekend of the G1 Climax, WWE’s faltering numbers on Netflix, SummerSlam and AEW announcing All in Wembley 2026 and airing All In on ITV in the UK.All this, plus Benno responds to “Nuffink & Like It” (and meets Ac...2025-07-222h 41
GRAPPL SpotlightGRAPPL Live w. Benno & Matty (WWE's week vs AEW, Goldberg's unhappy retirement, WWE's women shine at Evolution, Roman Reigns)I went live again this week with GRAPPL "scheduler" extrodanaire Matthew Edwards as he joins me for spirited chat about WWE's weekend as we chat Goldberg's retirement gripes, Roman Reigns return and WWE Evolution as well as surprising review of the one match Matty has seen from AEW's weekend.We of course also talk AEW vs WWE, whether All In week is in the same stratosphere as WrestleMania week, Roman Reigns frequent holidays and whether SOlo Sikoa would make a list of the top 150 wrestlers (and counting) in the world, amongst other fun questions from Discord...2025-07-161h 44
GRAPPL SpotlightSpotlight - AEW All In Texas Full Review (Mox vs Hangman, Okada vs Omega, Mercedes vs Toni Storm, Ospreay/Swerve vs Young Bucks)It’s a new Spotlight as Benno and JP are joined by GRAPPL Gareth to talk a mammoth All In Texas from the weekend as they discuss whether Hangman Page and Jon Moxley stuck the landing and whether the Deathriders story was worth it, as well as whether Okada and Omega could live upto the hype, whether Toni Storm and Mercedes went as expected and whether the Young Bucks and Ospreay and Swerve had the match of the night as predicted.They also, of course talk the show structure and length (on a 3 hour podcast, we kn...2025-07-153h 04
GRAPPL SpotlightGRAPPL Live w. Benno & Andy Ogden (Reacting to Tony Khan's AEW All In Press comments, AEW vs WWE, Netflix, Brit Wres)I went live again on the GRAPPL YouTube and was joined by Andy Ogden as we talked Tony Khan's presser, Britt Baker, whether All In is AEW's WrestleMania (again) and other such hot topics on a big week, as well as some thoughts on WWE on Netflix numbers, Brit Wres and Andy picks for some future stars.Enjoy!BennoSHOWNOTES0:00 Live Intro/Plugs7:10 Andy joins, Tony Khan, All In week, Brit Wres, WWE on Netflix & more1:25:37 OutroGRAPPL Spotlight is produced...2025-07-101h 27
GRAPPL SpotlightSpotlight: “Kliqbate” (AEW All In Texas Week, ROH DBD, WWE SNME, Evolution, G1, Vietnam Pro Wrestling)Benno and JP talk a HUGE week in wrestling as it is All In Texas week as they talk the big show itself, whether it is now cemented as AEW’s WrestleMania and what that means for the UK next year. They also talk their interest level in the card and the job AEW have done building it, as well as ROH’s Death Before Dishonor and whether WWE’s Saturday Night Main Event , Evolution and NXT shows in Atlanta have hurt AEW as intended.They also talk the latest in the Janel Grant case, the G1 sch...2025-07-092h 29
GRAPPL SpotlightGRAPPL Live w. Benno & Gareth (Tony Khan vs Triple H as a booker, 300 episodes of Dynamite, All In build)Benno's note - as you'll hear (if you get this far you did well) there are issues currently with the GRAPPL podcast feed. Instructions to reset the feed can be found here, or for a manual fix, add the following to your podcast app of choice: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/685c61d7e36cea9c16c4b7fc Alternatively become a free member of our Patreon and don't miss an episode at http://www.patreon.com/GRAPPL! I went live again on the GRAPPL YouTube and this time was joined by GRAPPL Gareth as he ch...2025-07-031h 34
GRAPPL SpotlightSpotlight: "The Blokeline" (CM Punk's embarrassing week, WWE in Saudi Arabia, ZSJ wins IWGP title, AEW All In build)Benno's note - as you'll hear (if you get this far you did well) there are issues currently with the GRAPPL podcast feed. Instructions to reset the feed can be found here, or for a manual fix, add the following to your podcast app of choice: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/685c61d7e36cea9c16c4b7fc Alternatively become a free member of our Patreon and don't miss an episode at http://www.patreon.com/GRAPPL! Benno and JP talk the world of wrestling this week and it's another week where the lads are g...2025-07-022h 25
GRAPPL SpotlightGRAPPL Live w. Benno & Stephanie Chase (Is CM Punk a hypocrite? | Did Ric Flair sh*t himself?!, Vince McMahon)Benno's note - as you'll hear (if you get this far you did well) there are issues currently with the GRAPPL podcast feed. Instructions to reset the feed can be found here, or for a manual fix, add the following to your podcast app of choice: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/685c61d7e36cea9c16c4b7fc Alternaitvely become a free member of our Patreon and don't miss an episode at http://www.patreon.com/GRAPPL! Don't call it a podcast (or a Spotlight, although I did, I need to make a new logo...2025-06-251h 27
GRAPPL"SLAPPL" (Andrade, NJ Cup, Ospreay, AEW, Baker vs. Rosa, WWE Fastlane, NWA, Slapstrike)*GRAPPL Spotlight is now on Patreon! Visit* *Patreon.com/GRAPPL* ( http://www.patreon.com/grappl ) *and join us for bonus podcasts, LIVE video episodes of Spotlight and more!*
Benno, JP and Gareth talk a newsworthy week with the release of Andrade from WWE, a potential MOTYC from AEW Dynamite with Britt Baker vs Thunder Rosa and an unfortunate end to the New Japan Cup with a controversial angle involving Will Ospreay. They also talk WWE Fastlane, the return of The Fiend and NWA’s return with Back for the Attack.
All this plus yes, the debut of Slapstrike, the worlds fo...2021-03-232h 46
GRAPPLSpotlight: “Smirnoff Ice on Tap” (AEW Dynamite, New Japan Cup, NOAH Great Voyage, Impact Sacrifice, Stardom, MLW)Benno, JP and Gareth catch up on everything they’ve been watching this last week with the fallout from AEW Revolution on a newsworthy AEW Dynamite, as well as the New Japan Cup, with highly rated matches Okada vs. Shingo and Will Ospreay vs. Zack Sabre Jnr. They also talk Doug Williams, WWE’s latest Covid outbreak, Impact Sacrifice, NOAH Great Voyage, Stardom Cinderella and MLW Fusion.
All this plus Fat Frogs, British Bulldogs, Slap Fights, and Smirnoff Ice on Tap.
SHOWNOTES
00:15 Intro 21:05 Doug Williams, WWE Covid outbreak 34:55 Christian, AEW Dynamite 1:33:05 New Japan Cup 2:03:05 Impact Wrestling Sacrifice 2:16:15 Pro Wrestling NOAH Grea...2021-03-162h 58
GRAPPLSpotlight: “GRAPPL Sarah" (Progress Wrestling, New Japan Castle Attack, Moxley/KENTA, AEW Dynamite, Big Show, Observer Awards)Benno, JP and Gareth catch up and talk shows from New Japan and AEW with Castle Attack, the much anticipated KENTA/Moxley match on NJ Strong and the latest episode of Dynamite with build for AEW Revolution. They also talk Progress’ latest statements on Paul Robinson leaving the company, rumours surrounding the return of Marty Scurll to New Japan, and the latest Progress show on WWE Network, Chapter 105. SHOWNOTES
00:35 Intro 22:03 Paul Robinson, Marty Scurll 1:00:30 Progress Wrestling Chapter 105 1:32:27 AEW Dynamite, Big Show, Observer Awards 2:18:47 New Japan, Moxley/KENTA, Castle Attack
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "Ultracrepidarians" (Progress debuts on WWE Network, AEW Dynamite, Elimination Chamber, GCW Bloodsport, MLW)We need to talk about Progress, again. Benno, JP and Gareth talk the Progress controversy over the weekend as Progress debuts on WWE Network and releases a statement after fan pressure regarding Paul Robinson working the shows. They then talk Elimination Chamber, AEW Dynamite, GCW Bloodsport and MLW from this week. Also Tiny Iron, Gazza, Young Rock, Raoul Moat and Ultracrepidarians.
SHOWNOTES
00:15 PROGRESS Wrestling
1:06:56 Young Rock, Gazza, Tiny Iron
1:18:45 WWE Elimination Chamber
1:43:00 AEW Dynamite
2:09:35 GCW Bloodsport 5
2:34:04 MLW Fusion Support Emily Doe and Donate to Crowd Justice ( https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/domestic-and-sexual-abuse-victim-fights/ )
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "Brit Wres is Back" (Progress Wrestling, NXT TakeOver, Dynamite, New Japan, NOAH, Bloodsport)Benno, JP and Gareth chat a noteworthy week in wrestling with some big news as PROGRESS Wrestling returns to mixed opinion with announcements of shows to appear on WWE Network. They also talk NXT TakeOver, New Japan New Beginning in Hiroshima, AEW Dynamite, NOAH and much more!
Also, Lykii, Purple Bins, LA Gear, Takeshi's Castle and yes, Brit Wres being back.
SHOWNOTES
00:15 Intro
17:07 PROGRESS Wrestling returns
1:05:05 NXT TakeOver
1:44:00 Forbidden Door, Okada AEW rumours, FinJuice to Impact
2:07:15 New Japan
2:32:04 Bloodsport 2:39:45 Pro Wrestling NOAH Destination 2021
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "Fiendophiles" (KENTA, Forbidden Door, AEW Dynamite, New Japan New Beginning, MLW, AJPW, Smackdown)GRAPPL Spotlight is now on Patreon! Visit Patreon.com/GRAPPL ( http://www.patreon.com/grappl ) and join us for bonus podcasts, LIVE video episodes of Spotlight and more!
Benno, JP and Gareth talk KENTA appearing in the AEW Dynamite show closing angle, as well as what it means for AEW and New Japan. They also talk the upcoming New Beginning Hiroshima cards, MLW, Smackdown, the WWE Yokozuna documentary, AJPW and more!
(Also, The Super Bowl, Rick Rude, Hook Tazson, and Fiendophiles.)
SHOWNOTES
00:43 Intro
26:20 KENTA, Forbidden Door, AEW Dynamite
1:26:11 NJPW New Beginning Tour, Hiroshima Preview
1:40:55 AJPW, MLW, Yokozuna Documentary, Smackdown,
2:13:40 Patreon...2021-02-092h 21
GRAPPLSpotlight: The Top 10 Matches of 2020In a mammoth special edition of the podcast Benno, JP and Gareth are joined by the one and only Alan 4L of Pro Wrestling Torch to countdown their Top 10 matches of the year in 2020. They also take voicemails from friends of the show with their picks and reveal the top matches in this years GRAPPL 100! SHOWNOTES
01:05 Intro
16:45 The Top 10 Matches of 2020 Picks 10-9
1:11:49 Voicemails (Jamesie, Ian Hamilton, Allan Cheapshot, John Pollock & Wai Ting)
1:19:01 The Top 10 Matches of 2020 Picks 8-7
2:01:39 Voicemails (WH Park, Suit Williams, Rich Kraetsch)
2:11:30 The Top 10 Matches of 2020 Picks 6-5
2:53:20 Voicemails (Maffew, Nate Milton, Andrew Rich, Will Cooling...2021-01-205h 04
GRAPPLSpotlight: “Coup" (AEW Dynamite, Drew McIntyre, Balor vs O'Reilly, New Years Dash, MLW, Impact, Adam Pearce)Benno, JP and Gareth catch up as they talk the last couple of weeks of AEW Dynamite with the big Fenix/Kenny Omega match, as well as the Bullet Club reunion. They also talk Drew Mcintyre, Roman Reigns vs Adam Pearce, NXT, Impact, MLW, the fallout from New Japan New Years Dash and more! SHOWNOTES
00:25 Intro 25:06 WWE, Drew McIntyre, Pearce vs Reigns, O'Reilly vs Balor 59:21 AEW Dynamite 1:41:32 NJPW New Years Dash, Jay White, NJ Strong 1:52:40 MLW Kings Of Colleseum, Impact Genesis
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "Oka 3:16" (NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15 Night 1 & 2)Benno, JP and Gareth are joined by Steph Chase for a Wrestle Kingdom 15 Special with a full review of both days as they talk Jay White speculation season, Kota Ibushi as double champ and all of the high and lows of the two-day extravaganza.
Also Greggs, Jimmy White and Oka 3:16.
SHOWNOTES
00:45 Intro 20:52 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15 Night 1 & 2 Review
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "Babs and Zeus" (Omega on Impact, AEW Dynamite, NOAH The Chronicle, New Japan BOSJ/WTTL, NXT Takeover )Benno rejoins Gareth and JP on a special Friday night Spotlight to chat a busy week in wrestling with Kenny Omega appearing on Impact, a stacked follow-up AEW Dynamite, A 5-Star match at NOAH's The Chronicle, New Japan's BOSJ and WTTL Finals and Sunday's NXT Takeover. Also, Babs and Zeus.
SHOWNOTES
00:25 Intro
32:57 Impact/Dynamite
1:44:10 New Japan BOSJ/WTTL
2:03:07 NOAH The Chronicle
2:31:08 NXT Takeover
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GRAPPLSpotlight: “Open The Jeff Gate" (AEW Dynamite, NJPW Tag League/BOSJ, Zelina Vega, TalkNShopAMania 2, Rev Pro, Flair/Steamboat, Eddie/Rey)Benno, JP and Gareth catch up on a busy week of wrestling as they talk AEW Dynamite and New Japan’s Tag League and BOSJ tournaments, as well as highlights (and lowlights) of Talk N Shop A Mania, Impact Turning Point, Dragon Gate’s Kobe Pro Wrestling Festival and Rev Pro Epic Encounters 5.
They also talk Zelina Vega, Alex Zayne and some classic 5 Star matches with Eddie Guerrero vs Rey Mysterio from Halloween Havoc 97 and the Flair/Steamboat trilogy. All this, plus Trump, Shaq, Tokyo Joshi Pro, Dexter Fritzl and Opening the Jeff Gate!
SHOWNOTES:
00:15 Intro 21:10 5 Star Matches - Rey vs...2020-11-172h 47
GRAPPLGrappl Roundtable: G1 Climax 30 ( w/. Alan 4L, Sarah 4L, Sarah Flann 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...2020-10-293h 03
GRAPPLSpotlight: “Brit Wres Is Dead (again)" (WWE Hell In A Cell, Impact Bound For Glory, AEW Dynamite, Brit Wres vs Cooling)Benno, JP and Gareth talk a double PPV weekend with Impact's Bound For Glory and WWE's Hell In A Cell, as well as a much talked-about episode of AEW Dynamite.
They also talk Marcus Rashford vs the Tories, UFC 254, Borat and yes, Brit Wres being dead, again.
SHOWNOTES
00:15 Intro 26:33 Brit Wres is Dead 55:05 WWE Hell In A Cell 1:37:37 Bound For Glory 2:06:01 AEW Dynamite
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GRAPPLSpotlight: “Gunnersaurus" (New Japan G1 Climax Week Three, NXT Takeover, AEW Dynamite, BOSJ, Tag League announcements)Benno, JP and Gareth talk the halfway point of New Japan’s G1 Climax 30 with reviews of Days 7-10 as they continue the Jay One love-in, marvel over Tomohiro Ishii and talk his hall of fame credentials, as well as talk some surprising performances from Taichi and Yoshi Hashi, and the differences in the A and B Block at this midpoint. They also talk NXT Takeover headlined by a well-received match on GRAPPL in Finn Balor vs. Kyle O’Reilly, last week’s AEW Dynamite, New Japan's BOSJ and Tag League announcements, and Gunnersaurus.
SHOWNOTES
00:15 Intro 30:47 NXT Takeover, AEW Dynamite 1:28:50 New Ja...2020-10-073h 00
GRAPPLSpotlight: "Khan vs Carragher" (New Japan G1 Climax Week Two, AEW, ROH, Clash Of Champions, Road Warriors)Benno, JP and Gareth talk Week Two of New Japan’s G1 Climax 30 with reviews of Days 3-6 with two shows apiece from the A and B Block. They talk some highly rated matches in Ishii/Ibushu and Ospreay/Shingo as well as some other highlights and some lowlights from the tournament so far (mainly from the B Block). They also talk Road Warrior Animal, the ROH Pure Title, AEW, Ben Carter and WWE Clash Of Champions. Also, Khan vs Carragher.
SHOWNOTES
00:15 Intro 22:35 Road Warrior Animal, Clash Of Champions, AEW, ROH 1:17:15 New Japan G1 Week 2 (Day 3-6)
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "Dick To Go" (New Japan G1 Climax 30 Opening Weekend, G1 Pick Em’s, AEW)It’s the most wonderful time of the year as JP, Benno, Gareth and Steph assemble to talk the opening weekend of New Japan’s G1 Climax 30 with all the action from both blocks including two memorable highly rated matches on GRAPPL in Ishii/Suzuki and Naito/Tanahashi, as well as some surprising results and upsets in the all-important G1 Pick ‘Ems. They also talk AEW’s alleged 5 Star match, Lockdown 2, GREGGL, Iceland, GRAPPL Fantasy Football and much more. Also, Dick To Go.
SHOWNOTES
00:52 Intro 26:45 New Japan G1 Opening Weekend 2:22:35 AEW Dynamite
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "Dick To Go" (New Japan G1 Climax 30 Opening Weekend, G1 Pick Em’s, AEW)It’s the most wonderful time of the year as JP, Benno, Gareth and Steph assemble to talk the opening weekend of New Japan’s G1 Climax 30 with all the action from both blocks including two memorable highly rated matches on GRAPPL in Ishii/Suzuki and Naito/Tanahashi, as well as some surprising results and upsets in the all-important G1 Pick ‘Ems.They also talk AEW’s alleged 5 Star match, Lockdown 2, GREGGL, Iceland, GRAPPL Fantasy Football and much more. Also, Dick To Go.
SHOWNOTES
00:52 Intro26:45 New Japan G1 Opening Weekend2:22:35 AEW Dynamite...2020-09-222h 42
GRAPPLSpotlight: "GRAPPL Gedo" (New Japan G1 Climax Preview, AEW Dynamite, Miro, AJPW, ROH Pure Title, Rev Pro)JP, Benno and Gareth return to preview the New Japan G1 Tournament, talk AEW Dynamite and the debut of Miro, All Japan’s Champions Carnival, the first instalment of the ROH Pure Title Tournament and Rev Pro’s second Epic Encounters show on FITE.
Also, GRAPPL Gedo.
SHOWNOTES
00:18 Intro
22:02 New Japan G1 Preview
52:25 AEW Dynamite, Miro
1:29:20 All Japan Champions Carnival
1:40:40 ROH Pure Title Tournament
1:51:34 Rev Pro Epic Encounters 2
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "Maddie" (AEW All Out 2020 Review, WWE vs. Cameo, New Japan G1 Lineup rumours)JP and Benno are joined by the returning GRAPPL Gareth to give a full review of AEW's All Out show talking the Matt Hardy concussion story, the MJF vs. Moxley main event, a disappointing FTR tag title win, Jim Ross, Mimosa Mayhem and everything in between.They also discuss WWE's directive to wrestlers to end their deals on Cameo and Twitch, as well as this week's upcoming New Japan G1 announcements. Also, Maddie.SHOWNOTES 00:14 Intro28:15 WWE vs Cameo, New Japan G153:25 AEW All Out 2020
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "Maddie" (AEW All Out 2020 Review, WWE vs. Cameo, New Japan G1 Lineup rumours)JP and Benno are joined by the returning GRAPPL Gareth to give a full review of AEW's All Out show talking the Matt Hardy concussion story, the MJF vs. Moxley main event, a disappointing FTR tag title win, Jim Ross, Mimosa Mayhem and everything in between. They also discuss WWE's directive to wrestlers to end their deals on Cameo and Twitch, as well as this week's upcoming New Japan G1 announcements. Also, Maddie. SHOWNOTES 00:14 Intro 28:15 WWE vs Cameo, New Japan G1 53:25 AEW All Out 2020
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "David Arquette" (New Japan Jingu Stadium, WWE Payback, AEW Dynamite, Arquette Documentary, Impact)JP and Benno are joined by Stephanie Chase to talk New Japan Summer Struggle in Jingu, WWE Payback, AEW Dynamite, Brock Lesnar contract season, The Collective weekender, and Impact Wrestling. Also, David Arquette. SHOWNOTES 00:22 Intro 22:58 Brock Lesnar WWE Contract season, The Collective weekender 40:32 New Japan Summer Struggle in Jingu 1:17:59 WWE Payback 2:05:32 AEW Dynamite, All Out 2:26:52 You Cannot Kill David Arquette 2:47:45 Impact
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GRAPPLGRAPPL Roundtable: AEW (w/. Sarah Flannery, Rich Fann and Suit Williams)Welcome to episode 3 of Grappl Roundtable and, in the run up to the All Out PPV, we thought it might be time to have a deep dive into AEW. The matches, the roster, the TV product, the business, the good and the bad of AEW so far.
Our guests this week are:
Suit Williams is the co host of Smark Sports and a contributer to Voices of Wrestling
Rich Fann is the host of the Deep Dive with Rich Fann on PWTorch and also is a co host to EastCoastCast
Sarah F...2020-08-291h 53
GRAPPLGRAPPL Roundtable: AEW (w/. Sarah Flannery, Rich Fann and Suit Williams)Welcome to episode 3 of Grappl Roundtable and, in the run up to the All Out PPV, we thought it might be time to have a deep dive into AEW. The matches, the roster, the TV product, the business, the good and the bad of AEW so far.
Our guests this week are:
Suit Williams ( https://twitter.com/SuitWilliams?s=20 ) is the co host of Smark Sports and a contributer to Voices of Wrestling
Rich Fann ( https://twitter.com/Rich_Fann?s=20 ) is the host of the Deep Dive with Rich Fann on PWTorch and also is a co host to...2020-08-291h 54
GRAPPLSpotlight: "Au Revoir Joe" (SummerSlam Weekend, NXT Takeover, AEW, GCW, Black Label Pro, Rev Pro, Joe Update)JP and Benno go it alone to discuss SummerSlam weekend with reviews of SummerSlam itself, NXT Takeover, AEW Saturday Night Dynamite, GCW’s Weekender, Black Label Pro’s Professional Wrestling Show and Rev Pro’s first Epic Encounter show on FITE.
They also give an update on Joe’s status with the podcast going forward.
SHOWNOTES 00:05 Intro 09:48 Joe Update 20:15 SummerSlam 58:20 NXT Takeover 1:31:00 AEW Dynamite 1:56:45 Black Label Pro 2:14:00 GCW 2:27:57 Rev Pro
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "Thunderdome" (SummerSlam Weekend, AEW releases, Indies on WWE Network, Xavier, Impact, Bret vs Austin)JP and Benno are joined by GRAPPL Gareth as they preview Summerslam weekend with shows from NXT, GCW, Rev Pro and more, talk AEW releasing talent and a disappointing Dynamite, Indies on the WWE Network, New Japan's KOPW fan voting, the death of Xavier, Gangrel, WrestleMania 13 and more!
Also, Thunderdome.
SHOWNOTES
00:24 Intro33:01 WWE Thunderdome, Indies on the Network, NJPW Fan Vote, Covid issues, Xavier1:22:50 AEW releases, Dynamite1:52:40 NJ Strong, Impact, Bret Hart vs Steve Austin WM132:22:42 Summerslam Weekend, Takeover, GCW, Beyond, BLP, Rev Pro
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "Buddy Landel" (New Japan Strong, Wednesday Night Wars, Kamala, Rollerball Rocco, NOAH, Rev Pro return)Benno and JP are joined by GRAPPL Gareth to talk tournament season in New Japan with the New Japan Cup USA and six-man title finals, as well as a big win in the Wednesday Wars for AEW and some breaking news with Rev Pro announcing a return to empty arena shows. They also talk the deaths of Kamala and Rollerball Rocco, Pro Wrestling NOAH, Marty Jannetty, Raw Underground and more. Also, Buddy Landel. SHOWNOTES 00:17 Intro 32:55 News, Raw Underground, Jannetty, Kamala, Rollerball Rocco, Rev Pro return 1:26:55 New Japan Strong, 6 Man tournament, G1 announcement 1:54:30 Wednesday Night Wars, NXT Cole vs Mcafee, AEW D...2020-08-112h 49
GRAPPLSpotlight: "Jet and Wolf" (WWE Financials, XFL, The Rock, AEW Dynamite, New Japan, TalkNShopAMania, Stardom, Impact)This week, Stephanie Chase joins JP and Benno as they talk WWE's record profits, Summerslam on a boat, The Rock buying the XFL, as well as AEW Dynamite, Zack Ryder, Suzuki vs Nagata from New Japan Summer Struggle, Stardom, Impact, Equity and more!
Also, Jet and Wolf.
SHOWNOTES 00:09 Intro
22:23 Rock buys XFL, WWE Financials, Equity response to Speaking Out, Rollerball Rocco
1:10:33 New Japan Summer Struggle, US Tournament
1:17:32 AEW Dynamite, Kingston, Ryder
1:57:20 TalkNShopAMania
2:16:42 Stardom
2:29:21 Impact Wrestling
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GRAPPLGRAPPL Roundtable: NJPW Fandom (w/. Sarah Flannery, Stephanie Chase and Lison)Its the second episode of the GRAPPL Roundtable where we take a deep dive into a specific topic in wrestling and this week we look at New Japan fandom and, particularly, its appeal to women.
Sarah Flannery (@SarahFlann), Stephanie Chase (@stephaniemchase) and Lison (@LisonMA) join JP to talk about their NJPW Fandom, their thoughts on the current key characters and storylines, and why these appeal to a female audience. It was a really fun conversation on a very sticky night!
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GRAPPLGRAPPL Roundtable: NJPW Fandom (w/. Sarah Flannery, Stephanie Chase and Lison)Its the second episode of the GRAPPL Roundtable where we take a deep dive into a specific topic in wrestling and this week we look at New Japan fandom and, particularly, its appeal to women.
Sarah Flannery ( @SarahFlann ( https://twitter.com/emilyofpratt?s=20 ) ), Stephanie Chase ( @stephaniemchase ( https://twitter.com/emilyofpratt?s=20 ) ) and Lison ( @LisonMA ( https://twitter.com/willcooling?s=20 ) ) join JP ( http://www.twitter.com/JPJipeee ) to talk about their NJPW Fandom, their thoughts on the current key characters and storylines, and why these appeal to a female audience. It was a really fun conversation on a very sticky night!
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "Timbersports" (AEW Dynamite, New Japan Sengoku Lord, GCW Homecoming, AJPW, Impact)GRAPPL Gareth once again joins JP and Benno as they catch up on AEW Dynamite and talk New Japan Sengoku Lord, GCW Homecoming, All Japan, Impact Wrestling, Quildan vs Cooling, Vince McMahon buying Sunderland(?) and much more.
Also, Timbersports.
SHOWNOTES
00:20 Intro 16:22 AEW 1:09:29 New Japan 1:46:12 GCW Homecoming 2:06:57 AJPW 2:20:55 Impact 2:29:20 Quildan
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GRAPPLGRAPPL Roundtable: Wrestling Media (w/. Emily Pratt, Stephanie Chase and Will Cooling)A new show to the GRAPPL Network, GRAPPL Roundtable is a panel show that takes a deep dive into a specific topic and the biggest stories in wrestling
Emily Pratt (@emilyofpratt), Stephanie Chase (@stephaniemchase) and Will Cooling (@willcooling) join JP to have a wide-ranging discussion about the Wrestling media's coverage of the Speaking Out movement, wrestling journalism as well as some bonus New Japan talk at the end. Click the links below for more information on our guests:
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GRAPPLGRAPPL Roundtable: Wrestling Media (w/. Emily Pratt, Stephanie Chase and Will Cooling)A new show to the GRAPPL Network, GRAPPL Roundtable is a panel show that takes a deep dive into a specific topic and the biggest stories in wrestling
Emily Pratt ( @emilyofpratt ( https://twitter.com/emilyofpratt?s=20 ) ), Stephanie Chase ( @stephaniemchase ( https://twitter.com/emilyofpratt?s=20 ) ) and Will Cooling ( @willcooling ( https://twitter.com/willcooling?s=20 ) ) join JP ( http://www.twitter.com/JPJipeee ) to have a wide-ranging discussion about the Wrestling media's coverage of the Speaking Out movement, wrestling journalism as well as some bonus New Japan talk at the end. Click the links below for more information on our guests:
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "Iceland Steaks" (New Japan Cup, Dominion Preview, AEW Fyter Fest, WWE Covid Outbreak)Benno, Joe and JP are joined by Digital Spy's Stephanie Chase to catch up on all the wrestling news of the last few weeks with WWE's Covid outbreak, Evolve buyout and Speaking Out releases, as well the New Japan Cup and upcoming Dominion show, AEW's first week of Fyter Fest and a quick chat about GCW's Backyard show. Also, Iceland, Aldi, Irish Tory Sports, Haircuts, Wetherspoons, Friday, Normal People, Gordon Ramsey and all the other important stuff. SHOWNOTES 00:30 Not Wrestling (mostly) 29:35 Wrestling (mostly)
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GRAPPLGRAPPL 90's Flashback: ECW Barely Legal 1997 (featuring Martin Bushby)In another special 90's flashback podcast, Benno, Joe and JP are again joined by POST Wrestling's Martin Bushby to journey back to 1997 and talk ECW's first PPV - Barely Legal 1997!The guys talk the double main event of Taz vs Sabu and Terry Funk's ECW World Title win, as well as the rest of the card, their ECW fandom and discuss how well 1997 ECW holds up in 2020.
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GRAPPLGRAPPL 90's Flashback: ECW Barely Legal 1997 (featuring Martin Bushby)In another special 90's flashback podcast, Benno, Joe and JP are again joined by POST Wrestling's Martin Bushby to journey back to 1997 and talk ECW's first PPV - Barely Legal 1997! The guys talk the double main event of Taz vs Sabu and Terry Funk's ECW World Title win, as well as the rest of the card, their ECW fandom and discuss how well 1997 ECW holds up in 2020.
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "Facebook Mums" (New Japan returns, NXT Takeover In Your House, Donahue 1992 WWF scandals, Taue/Kawada vs Misawa/Kobashi, GCW)Benno, Joe and JP chat the return of New Japan with both empty arena and fan attended shows being announced for June and July, talk NXT Takeover In Your House with that Adam Cole and Velveteen Dream match, and go back in time to talk Vince McMahon and Dave Meltzer on Donahue in 1992 and the 25 year anniversary of one of the greatest matches of all time with Akira Taue & Toshiaki Kawada vs. Kenta Kobashi & Mitsuharu Misawa from All Japan. Also, Statues, Horses and Facebook Mums. SHOWNOTES 00:15 Non Wrestling (mostly) 42:26 Wrestling (mostly)
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GRAPPLMatch Of The Month with Jamesie: February 2020 (featuring JP Houlihan)In episode two of GRAPPL's newest podcast Match of The Month, host Jamesie is joined by GRAPPL Spotlight's JP Houlihan to chat February 2020!The two run down their Top 5 matches of the month, as well as talk the month in wrestling as a whole and discuss your ratings on the GRAPPL App. They also discuss a classic match, with this months pick coming from PROGRESS wrestling with Matt Riddle vs Will Ospreay from 2016.Subscribe to the GRAPPL podcast feed:
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "Do The Right Thing" (NXT Fight Pit, AEW Dynamite, Undertaker Last Ride, Owen Hart, Dark Side of the Ring)Benno, Joe and JP return to talk Tyson and Gooch on AEW Dynamite, the NXT Fight Pit with WWE introducing staged crowds, the good and bad of wrestling documentaries with Owen Hart Dark Side of the Ring and Undertaker Last Ride and discuss New Japan's approach to wrestling in a pandemic. They also talk things going on outside of wrestling with the ongoing protests in America, as well as the UK moving further out of lockdown and the return of the Premier League with no fans. SHOWNOTES 00:30 Non Wrestling (mostly) 42:50 Wrestling (mostly)
As discussed at the start, here is a...2020-06-022h 32
GRAPPLSpotlight: "Cummings" (AEW Double Or Nothing Review, Hana Kimura and Social Media in Wrestling, Dominic Cummings)In a Bank Holiday Bumper edition of the show, Benno, Joe and JP welcome back Grappl Gareth to review AEW Double Or Nothing, featuring a big Stadium Stampede main event. They also talk the untimely death of Hana Kimura, social media in wrestling and talk the Dominic Cummings story dominating the UK news cycle. SHOWNOTES 00:30 Intro/Cummings/Nonsense 38:21 AEW Double Or Nothing 2:27:49 Hana Kimura/Social Media in wrestling
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "Heroes" (Progress Wrestling Financials, The Undertaker Last Ride, Cagefighter, Road Warrior Hawk, AEW, TEW 2020)Benno, Joe and JP are back to talk everything in wrestling this week from Will Cooling's PW Torch column detailing Progress Wrestling's financials, The Undertaker and the first two episodes of the Last Ride documentary series, Road Warrior Hawk on Dark Side of the Ring, AEW and the last build to Double Or Nothing, Benno and JP's games on TEW 2020, Jon Moxley's Cagefighter film and more! SHOWNOTES: 00:10 Not Wrestling 19:56 Wrestling (mostly) Will Cooling PW Torch Column: https://pwtorch.com/site/2020/05/17/cooling-progresss-finances-raise-many-questions-as-they-ask-for-support-during-coronavirus-live-events-pause/
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "Stay Alert" (WWE Money In The Bank, AEW Dynamite, Dana White, Dark Side of the Ring, Herb Abrams, 1997 Raw, VE Day)Benno, Joe and JP welcome back GRAPPL Gareth as they Stay Alert, Control the Virus and Save Lives and chat WWE's Money In The Bank PPV featuring a 0.25 star main event, UFC from the weekend and the most recent episodes of AEW Dynamite. They also talk UWF and Herb Abrams on Dark Side Of The Ring, revisit some 1997 Raw and more!
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GRAPPLGRAPPL 90's Flashback: WWF Canadian Stampede 1997 (featuring Martin Bushby)In another special 90's flashback podcast, Benno, Joe and JP are again joined by POST Wrestling's Martin Bushby to journey back to 1997, this time visiting the WWF with In Your House Canadian Stampede!
They talk the 10 man main event, the Harts in Canada and the rise of Steve Austin, as well as the weeks leading upto the show with the ECW and USWA invasion of Raw, Ahmed Johnson joining the Nation Of Domination, Mankind, The Undertaker and Paul Bearer, Gang Warz, Sunny, Sable and more!
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GRAPPLGRAPPL 90's Flashback: WWF Canadian Stampede 1997 (featuring Martin Bushby)In another special 90's flashback podcast, Benno, Joe and JP are again joined by POST Wrestling's Martin Bushby to journey back to 1997, this time visiting the WWF with In Your House Canadian Stampede!
They talk the 10 man main event, the Harts in Canada and the rise of Steve Austin, as well as the weeks leading upto the show with the ECW and USWA invasion of Raw, Ahmed Johnson joining the Nation Of Domination, Mankind, The Undertaker and Paul Bearer, Gang Warz, Sunny, Sable and more!
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GRAPPLMatch Of The Month with Jamesie: January 2020 (featuring Benno)It's the debut edition of a new podcast on GRAPPL, Match of The Month! Each episode Jamesie (also of POST Wrestling's British Wrestling Experience) will welcome a guest to talk their Top 5 matches of the month. Here in episode one, we catch up on January of 2020 with GRAPPL Spotlight host Benno joining Jamesie as the two compare their favourite matches of the month, talk the month in wrestling as a whole and discuss your ratings on the GRAPPL App. Subscribe to the GRAPPL podcast feed:
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GRAPPLMatch Of The Month with Jamesie: January 2020 (featuring Benno)It's the debut edition of a new podcast on GRAPPL, Match of The Month!Each episode Jamesie (also of POST Wrestling's British Wrestling Experience) will welcome a guest to talk their Top 5 matches of the month. Here in episode one, we catch up on January of 2020 with GRAPPL Spotlight host Benno joining Jamesie as the two compare their favourite matches of the month, talk the month in wrestling as a whole and discuss your ratings on the GRAPPL App.Subscribe to the GRAPPL podcast feed:
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "Boris Hogan" (25 Years of Triple H retrospective, WWE Scottish Bollocks, Dark Side Of The Ring, David Schultz, Cain Velasquez)This week Triple H is the cunt, as we take an entirely unplanned deep dive into the psyche of The Game himself. Also, Joe watched the WWE's Scottish Champions roundtable for some reason AND we chat the Tories, VE Day, Match Of The Day, Dark Side Of The Ring with David Schultz, this week's WWE releases of Cain Velasquez, Gerry Briscoe and Curtis Axel and sneak in some chat about Riptide and the general state of Brit Wres fandom. Also, Boris Hogan.
SHOWNOTES 00:25 Not Wrestling 46:30 Wrestling (mostly)
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GRAPPLGRAPPL 90's Flashback: WCW Bash At The Beach 1997 (featuring Martin Bushby)In another special flashback edition of the podcast, Benno, Joe and JP are again joined by POST Wrestling's Martin Bushby to review some WCW, this time 3 years further in future with WCW Bash At The Beach 1997!
They discuss everything on the show from Dennis Rodman's wrestling debut and Flair vs Piper, to the existence of Steve Mongo McMichael, the Cruiserweight division, the nWo, the best and worst WCW songs from the period, as well as their fandom and favourite memories from 1997 Nitro.
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "Jill Dando" (WrestleMania Wrap Up, Gargano vs Ciampa, Darkside of the Ring, New Jack, Brawl For All, AEW)Benno, Joe and JP return, rested and recovered after a two night live WrestleMania watch-along, to break down the big stories coming out of WrestleMania and their overall weekend impressions, as well as empty arena wrestling in general. They also talk the Dark Side Of The Ring Brawl for All and New Jack episodes, as well as that Gargano/Ciampa match and some quick AEW and MLW thoughts. Also, Jill Dando.
SHOWNOTES
00:30 Intro/Nonsense 46:10 WWE WrestleMania 36 overall thoughts, AEW, empty arena wrestling in general 1:57:02 Gargano vs Ciampa 2:09:15 Dark Side of the Ring, New Jack and Brawl For All, MLW
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GRAPPLSpotlight Bonus Audio: WrestleMania Day Two Live Stream**WrestleMania Day 2 begins 03:30**
As they continue one of the worst decisions of their lives, listen along as Benno, Joe and JP are again joined by GRAPPL Gareth and Matty Edwards, as well as Andy Ogden and Will Cooling to do a live watch-along of Day 2 of WrestleMania. Spoiler: The will to live is lost by Orton and Edge onwards. Here is the audio though!
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GRAPPLSpotlight Bonus Audio: WrestleMania Day One Live Stream**WrestleMania Day 1 begins 10:40**
In an entirely unplanned, untested and largely unsynchronised live stream, Benno, Joe and JP are joined by GRAPPL Gareth and later, Matty Edwards to live stream WrestleMania. Here is that audio.
Stephanie McMahon is on screen for the intro to WrestleMania at 10:40-ish.
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GRAPPLSpotlight Bonus Audio: WrestleMania Day One Live Stream**WrestleMania Day 1 begins 10:40**
In an entirely unplanned, untested and largely unsynchronised live stream, Benno, Joe and JP are joined by GRAPPL Gareth and later, Matty Edwards to live stream WrestleMania. Here is that audio.
Stephanie McMahon is on screen for the intro to WrestleMania at 10:40-ish.
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "Woke Chubby Brown" (WrestleMania Preview, Benoit Dark Side of the Ring, AEW Dynamite, MLW Fusion, Shiozaki vs. Fujita)Benno, Joe and JP return to catch up on their last week in quarantine, discussing the conclusion of Dark Side Of The Ring Chris Benoit episodes with a look at their own reactions and fandom in 2007. They also, in lighter news discuss and preview (kind of) the upcoming "Too Big For One Night" WrestleMania 36 with card changes and all, as well as the latest episodes of AEW Dyanmite, MLW Fusion and the polarising GRAPPL ratings on the Go Shiozaki vs. Kazuyuki Fujita match from Pro Wrestling NOAH this week. Also, Woke Chubby Brown.
SHOWNOTES
00:24 Intro/Nonsense 39:00 Chris Benoit, Dark Side O...2020-03-312h 19
GRAPPLGRAPPL 90's Flashback: WCW Spring Stampede 1994 (featuring Martin Bushby)In a special edition of Spotlight, Benno, Joe and JP are joined by POST Wrestling's Martin Bushby to review WCW Spring Stampede 1994!
They discuss everything from Johnny B Badd openers, to Dustin Rhodes, the new singles runs of the Hollywood Blondes, a crazy Chicago Street Fight, and the big main event of Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat. They also discuss their own WCW fandom and some of their favourite memories from 1990's WCW and the pre-Hogan era.
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "Lockdown" (AEW Dynamite, WrestleMania, GCW, MLW, Classic All Japan, ROH)As the UK Lockdown begins, Benno, Joe and JP chat this week's edition of AEW Dynamite from an empty arena, the latest on WrestleMania, some MLW TV, GCW, Vice Secrets Of The Ring and some retro chat on early 90's WCW, Mid 2000's ROH, classic All Japan, and everything else they've been watching while trapped at home.
All this plus lengthy talk on JP's Football Manager save, Classic Match Of The Day, Harry Redknapp, Gronk, Heineken, Baggy Jeans, Fake Tans, LA Park's cooking and more.
SHOWNOTES
00:24 Intro/Nonsense/Non-Wrestling talk 35:40 Wrestling talk (mostly)
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "Vincels" (Coronavirus cancellations, WrestleMania as a studio show, WrestleTalk Showcase, AEW, Smackdown)Benno, Joe and JP distract themselves from self-isolation and the world around them by talking Heat, the best Arnie films, Roy Chubby Brown, Jim Davidson, the Spice Boys, classic Match Of The Day, Wayne Rooney, Pods, Ben Shermans, The Word, bottles of Kaliber and more.
Also, they talk all the wrestling cancellations of the month, Smackdown vs Will Ospreay's no fans show, AEW, the Coronavirus effect on indie promoters and wrestlers, and the breaking news during the show of WrestleMania being moved to be a studio show.
SHOWNOTES
00:24 Intro/Nonsense 31:30 Coronavirus Cancellations, Smackdown with no fans 58:40 WrestleTalk Showcase 1:16:06 Breaking News W...2020-03-172h 05
GRAPPLSpotlight: "Will Cooling" (David Starr leaves wXw, 16 Carat Gold, AEW Dynamite, Blood and Guts, Qatar Pro Wrestling, 90's All Japan, Bryan vs Gulak)Benno, Joe and JP talk David Starr's exit from wXw and what it means for the wider European scene as Benno returns from wXw 16 Carat. They also talk a potential WWE stadium show in the UK, AEW at Craven Cottage, the Big Bossman in 90's All Japan, Qatar Pro Wrestling, Wim Wenders, Bobby Sands, Emile Heskey and most importantly, Will Cooling.
SHOWNOTES
00:21 Intro/Nonsense 22:30 David Starr, wXw 16 Carat 2020 1:25:45 WWE UK stadium show, Qatar Pro Wrestling 1:45:50 90's All Japan, the best tag matches of all time 2:10:11 AEW Dynamite
Will Cooling on David Starr: https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/03/09/cooling-david-starr-the-extremist-announces-he-and-wxw-have-come-to-a-mutual-agreement-to-part-ways/ Riptide Medical I...2020-03-112h 23
GRAPPLSpotlight: "Dirty Tuesday" (AEW Revolution Full Review, New Japan Cup cancellations, AJPW, NXT Japan and WWE Super Showdown)**AEW Revolution Review starts at 55:24** Benno, Joe and JP review in full AEW's latest PPV Revolution, with a big title change, a potential MOTY candidate, a divisive Cody vs MJF match and the rest of a stacked card. They also find some time to talk PAC vs Omega, the New Japan Cup cancellation, Nick Aldis, Sonny Onoo, Goldberg, NXT Japan, World Of Sport, Benno's trip away and more. Also, Dirty Tuesday. SHOWNOTES 00:15 Intro/Nonsense 18:18 WWE Saudi, New Japan Cup delayed, AJPW NXT Japan rumours, Nick Aldis, Sonny Onoo 55:24 AEW Revolution Full Review, Pac vs Omega
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "Lasher Lemon" (AEW Dynamite, Revolution, New Japan Cup, RPW On Demand, AJPW, Eastenders)Benno, Joe and JP discuss the big AEW Revolution card coming up this weekend with a lengthy review of last week's AEW Dynamite and also talk Fury vs Wilder, some more Ruthless Aggression, WrestleMania, revisit ZSJ vs Ospreay on Rev Pro On Demand and talk the New Japan Cup, TNT Wrestling, All Japan and more.
Also, Lasher Lemon.
00:44 Intro/Nonsense 18:00 Fury/Wilder, WWE in Saudi, WrestleMania, Ruthless Aggression, Criticism in Wrestling 50:10 AEW Dynamite, AEW Revolution 1:26:06 ZSJ vs Ospreay on RPW On Demand 1:51:45 New Japan Cup, Ishii vs Shingo, Copperbox rumours 2:04:39 TNT Merseyside Massacre 2:11:48 AJPW/Bonus Eastenders Chat
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "Barrymore" (New Japan New Beginning in Osaka, AEW Dynamite, Rev Pro, OTT, WWE Q4 Earnings, XFL)Benno, Joe and JP discuss the fallout from the WWE Q4 Conference Call with big ramifications for the WWE Network, talk New Japan's final New Beginning show of the tour in Osaka with some polarising GRAPPL ratings and discuss everything else going on in the world of wrestling from Friday's Rev Pro card in York Hall, to Moxley in OTT, ROH and Impact's upcoming retro shows and more! Also, Barrymore.
SHOWNOTES:
1:44 Intro/Nonsense/Barrymore 17:30 WWE Conference Call, Q4, WWE Network, XFL 50:17 Moxley to OTT, final Rev Pro High Stakes card 1:04:50 New Japan New Beginning in Osaka 1:53:20 AEW Dynamite
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "Total Nonstop Bollocks" (AEW TV, Impact Hard To Kill, WrestleMania Weekend, Progress, Ring Of Honor)After a few weeks of special episodes, Benno, Joe and JP return for a regular edition of Spotlight as they chat a cavalcade of subjects and catch up on the latest news in wrestling.
Subjects covered include a catchup on AEW Dynamite with the news of AEW's new TV deal, Impact Wrestling both modern with their Hard To Kill PPV and classic with their forthcoming TNA retro show, as well as Marty Scurll's new position in ROH, Evolve, Sapolsky vs Starr, Tessa Blanchard, WrestleMania weekend and some changes in Brit Wres with a new Progress champion, as well as all...2020-01-212h 10
GRAPPLSpotlight: The Top 10 Matches of 2019In a special edition of Spotlight, fresh from their NXT UK Takeover Review over on POST Wrestling's BWE, Benno, Joe and JP are joined by GRAPPL Gareth to rank their Top 10 Matches of the Year for 2019. They also discuss the first full year of GRAPPL and reveal the Top 10 Matches in the first ever GRAPPL 100!
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GRAPPLSpotlight: The Top 10 Matches of 2019In a special edition of Spotlight, fresh from their NXT UK Takeover Review over on POST Wrestling's BWE, Benno, Joe and JP are joined by GRAPPL Gareth to rank their Top 10 Matches of the Year for 2019. They also discuss the first full year of GRAPPL and reveal the Top 10 Matches in the first ever GRAPPL 100!
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "Biya" (NJPW Wrestle Kingdom Review Special, Progress Unboxing, JP's Roast Dinner)Benno, Joe and JP return to review the biggest New Japan show of the year Wrestle Kingdom, with all the matches, angles and GRAPPL ratings broken down in detail.
The guys also talk Joe and JP's return to the Electric Ballroom for Progress Chapter 100 and most importantly, break down JP's January 5th Roast Dinner.
SHOWNOTES00:08 Intro/Nonsense13:06 Wrestle Kingdom in depth review2:22:20 Progress Unboxing Live Review/Chris Brookes to Japan
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "#AskRevJoe"Die Hard. Home Alone. Sopranos. Watchmen. Gedo Parenting. Brit Wres The Thick Of It. Gary Glitter. Tony Blair. Jeff Jarrett. Brookside Close. Ken Barlow. Aldi. Billy Blanks. Pierce Brosnan. Buck Zumhofe. Michael Jackson. Nick Tilsley. Sid Owen. Slayer. Arsenal Fan TV. James Mason Houlihan. Kevin Nash. Fuck Marry Kill: Naito, Okada, Tanahashi.
All this, plus much more in the 2019 version of #AskRevJoe, as anything goes when we spend 3 hours answering your questions!
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "Gammon Dads" (WWE TLC, Rev Pro Uprising, NWA Into The Fire, ROH Final Battle, AEW Dynamite, Progress)Benno, Joe and JP are back to discuss the fallout of the British General Election, but also lots of wrestling, with a packed weekend of shows from WWE, NWA, ROH and Rev Pro as well as discussion of Progress and the latest episode of AEW Dynamite.
Also, the best Christmas movies, Mark Fowler's motorbike, the Bill Watts rule, Irish Passports, Big Dunc, The Thick Of It, Bray Wyatt, The Purge, Weed Tax, Die Hard, Chavo Guerrero and Gammon Dads.
00:26 Intro/Election 2019 15:11 WWE TLC, WWE Backstage 39:20 Progress 48:30 Rev Pro Uprising 1:17:30 ROH Final Battle 1:27:27 NWA Into The Fire 1:55:41 AEW Dynamite 2:14:21 Outro/Best...2019-12-172h 24
GRAPPLSpotlight: "Eastenders vs. Brexit" (Rev Pro British J Cup, WWE Survivor Series, NXT Takeover, Tetsujin is Fucking Dead, AEW)Benno, Joe and JP talk a busy weekend in wrestling with live reports of Rev Pro's British J Cup and Tetsujin's final show, as well as WWE Survivor Series, NXT Takeover, the latest episode of AEW Dynamite and a re-visit to last week's CM Punk and Brit Wres is dead discussion topics. Also, Batista, Snakebite, Hoffmeister, Jacksonville Dixie, the Rock 'n' Rockers and Eastenders vs Brexit. SHOWNOTES 00:15 Intro/Nonsense/News 38:18 WWE Survivor Series and NXT Takeover 1:11:01 The Final Tetsujin 1:31:23 Rev Pro British J Cup 1:57:10 AEW Dynamite Subscribe to GRAPPL Spotlight:
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "Punk'd" (CM Punk, Brit Wres Is Dead Again, NXT UK, AEW Dynamite, All Japan)Benno, Joe and JP go in depth on the current state of Brit Wres with NXT UK Takeover 2 being announced in Blackpool and IPW:UK going out of business and also debate CM Punk returning to WWE (on FOX) the latest episode of AEW Dynamite, some AJPW, Hiroshi Tanahashi's film debut and more!
Also, Tinhead, The Irishman, Ian Wright, Lauren Branning, Corny & Phil Mitchell, Prince Andrew shoots, Randy Savage, Robbie Fowler, Battle Bowl, Gazza in China and Jimmy Five Bellies.
SHOWNOTES: 00:30 Intro/Nonsense 43:01 Brit Wres is Dead (again), NXT Takeover, IPW UK 1:25:05 CM Punk returns to wrestling 1:45:01 AEW, Dynamite, Bash...2019-11-192h 12
GRAPPLSpotlight: "Decxie Carter" (AEW Full Gear Review)Benno, Joe and JP run down AEW's first PPV of the TV era Full Gear with thoughts on the big Cody Rhodes vs Chris Jericho match, the divisive Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley lights out match and the entire rest of the card.
Also, Excalibur and Jimmy Havoc, Styles and JBL, KSI and Logan Paul, Fludder and El Sham, Jericho and Trump Jr & Dec and Dixie.
SHOWNOTES: 00:48 Intro/Nonsense/News 46:45 AEW Full Gear Review
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GRAPPLSpotlight: “5ive Starr” (OTT Starr vs Devlin, AEW Dynamite, NXT TV, NWA Powerrr, MLW TV, Jordan Myles)Benno, JP and Joe talk Starr vs Devlin at OTT’s 5th Anniversary, AEW Dynamite, NXT TV, NWA Powerrr and MLW’s TV on the road to their big Superfight show, as well a woeful week for WWE with Smackdown tanking on FS1, that Jordan Myles t-shirt and Crown Jewel. Also, Bleak on a plate, Daniella Westbrook, Lexi Belle, Pascal White, Rupert Murdoch, Judy Bagwell and Rise of the Footsoldier: Marbella. SHOWNOTES 00:10 Intro/nonsense 25:34 Smackdown rating, Crown Jewel, Jordan Myles, Progress 53:25 Starr vs Devlin at OTT’s 5th Anniversary 1:20:00 AEW Dynamite, NXT 1:53:20 NWA Powerrr 1:59:02 MLW TV Subscribe to GRAPPL Spotlight:
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GRAPPLSpotlight: “The Real Big Tone” (AEW Dynamite preview, CM Punk rumours, NXT TV Week 2, ROH Death Before Dishonor, AJPW, NJPW, wXw)Benno, Joe and JP preview the big debut of AEW Dynamite, Tony Khan’s bad week and CM Punk to Fox rumours, as well as ROH Death Before Dishonor, some All Japan and New Japan, GRAPPL’s Top 10 matches for August and the upcoming shows from wXw, Rev Pro, Progress and more!
Also, Toby Carvery, Salmon En Croute, Spitting Image, Deathmatches, Wetherspoons, Untappd, Granit Xhaka and The Real Big Tone.
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00:30 Intro/nonsense 20:05 CM Punk to WWE rumours, AEW UK TV Deal fallout, Dynamite Preview 1:05:29 NXT on USA Week 2 1:13:41 New Japan Fighting Spirit Unleashed, KOPW Card, GRAPPL Top 10 for August 1:24:06 ROH...2019-10-011h 57
GRAPPLSpotlight: “The Real Big Tone” (AEW Dynamite preview, CM Punk rumours, NXT TV Week 2, ROH Death Before Dishonor, AJPW, NJPW, wXw)Benno, Joe and JP preview the big debut of AEW Dynamite, Tony Khan’s bad week and CM Punk to Fox rumours, as well as ROH Death Before Dishonor, some All Japan and New Japan, GRAPPL’s Top 10 matches for August and the upcoming shows from wXw, Rev Pro, Progress and more!
Also, Toby Carvery, Salmon En Croute, Spitting Image, Deathmatches, Wetherspoons, Untappd, Granit Xhaka and The Real Big Tone.
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00:30 Intro/nonsense20:05 CM Punk to WWE rumours, AEW UK TV Deal fallout, Dynamite Preview1:05:29 NXT on USA Week 21:13:41 New Japa...2019-10-011h 56
GRAPPLSpotlight: “Ricky Biggs” (Progress Still Chasing, AEW on ITV, NXT on USA, Rev Pro, Southside, NJPW Destruction, Young Lions)In a later than usual Wednesday edition of the show, Joe, JP and Benno take in a newsworthy few days in wrestling as NXT launch the first shots in the Wednesday night war and AEW’s TV deal in the UK is announced, with additional news breaking as the show is recorded. They also review Progress big September show, Still Chasing with a full breakdown of all the matches, angles and moments(!) and talk some New Japan Destruction, the latest news surrounding Rev Pro and WWE wrestlers being pulled from Southside. Also, Lusardi vs Thorne, Davidson and Davro, Live and Ki...2019-09-262h 20
GRAPPLSpotlight: “Bro-exit” (Josh Bodom and Sha Samuels incident at Rev Pro, OWE UK, Southside, AEW, Progress, GCW)In a Brit Wres heavy show, Benno, Joe and JP discuss in detail the Josh Bodom and Sha Samuels incident at Rev Pro Summer Sizzler, the allegations levelled by referee Aaron Wilde, Rev Pro’s reaction to them and subsequent dropping of Bodom from future shows. They also discuss Rev Pro’s deal with Southside, the postponement of OWE’s UK tour, GCW being added to GRAPPL, Progress new title belt and some AEW news as announcements come for their upcoming Full Gear show.
SHOWNOTES: 00:30 Intro/Nonsense 21:05 Josh Bodom and Sha Samuels incident at Rev Pro 1:32:30 OWE UK tour postponed, Souths...2019-09-102h 16
GRAPPLSpotlight: “Bro-exit” (Josh Bodom and Sha Samuels incident at Rev Pro, OWE UK, Southside, AEW, Progress, GCW)In a Brit Wres heavy show, Benno, Joe and JP discuss in detail the Josh Bodom and Sha Samuels incident at Rev Pro Summer Sizzler, the allegations levelled by referee Aaron Wilde, Rev Pro’s reaction to them and subsequent dropping of Bodom from future shows.They also discuss Rev Pro’s deal with Southside, the postponement of OWE’s UK tour, GCW being added to GRAPPL, Progress new title belt and some AEW news as announcements come for their upcoming Full Gear show.
SHOWNOTES:00:30 Intro/Nonsense21:05 Josh Bodom and Sha Samuels incident at Rev...2019-09-102h 15
GRAPPLSpotlight: “Big Tone and Pharaoh” (AEW All Out, NJPW Royal Quest, NXT UK Takeover, Rev Pro Summer Sizzler, Live at The Cockpit)Benno, Joe and JP are slightly late but here with a bumper episode covering one of the most packed weekends of the year with a full review of AEW All Out, a full rundown of JP and Joe’s weekend at Rev Pro Summer Sizzler, New Japan Royal Quest and Rev Pro Live at The Cockpit and a review of NXT UK Takeover Cardiff. Also, Brexit, Food on Tables, Purple Bins, Stolen Bikes, Tracey Smothers, Benno & Glen, Joe & Jay and Big Tone & Pharaoh. SHOWNOTES: 00:10 Intro/nonsense 17:48 AEW All Out 1:23:44 Rev Pro Summer Sizzler/Live At The Cockpit 2:04:06 NJPW Royal Quest 2:39:44 NX...2019-09-032h 58
GRAPPLSpotlight: “Strippers, Cricket and Joey from Friends” (Progress Attendance Woes, Wednesday Night Wars, Retro Impact, NJPW Royal Quest, NXT UK Takeover and AEW All Out Previews)Benno, JP and a rogue unscheduled Rev Joe, go in-depth on Progress recent attendance issues, their email to Season Ticket Holders with the alleged reasons for the decline and the overall Progress product in 2019. They also talk the upcoming Wednesday Night Wars with NXT vs AEW, a packed upcoming weekend of shows with NJPW Royal Quest, NXT UK Takeover and AEW All Out Previews and talk some Retro Impact and New Japan’s upcoming Young Lions Cup.
Also, Strippers, Cricket and Joey from Friends. SHOWNOTES: 00:20 Intro/nonsense 24:00 Progress attendance woes, current state of the company 1:08:45 NJPW’s Young Boy Cup 1:14:53 The...2019-08-282h 06
GRAPPLSpotlight Bonus Episode: The G1 Wrap Up Show – feat. JamesieBenno, Joe and JP are joined by Jamesie of POST Wrestling’s BWE, to detox on G1 and talk all their favourite matches, performers, stories and moments. They also as get into some GRAPPL stats from the tournament, talk Meltzer’s broken star system and answer your questions on everything Grade One Climax 2019! Also, Xbox sales, Geezer Hats, Goodfellas, DSF, Homevideos and lots and lots of Jay White. SHOWNOTES: 00:30 Intro/Nonsense 15:20 G1 Climax 29 overall thoughts 27:31 Jay White vs. Kota Ibushi revisited 53:05 Best matches of the tournament 01:14:44 MVP’s and other notabl...2019-08-172h 38
GRAPPLSpotlight: “Joe McMahon” (G1 Climax Final, Summerslam, GCW Joey Janela’s Escape From LA, ROH Summer Supercard, NXT Takeover)Benno, Joe and JP return in a full-length episode to talk a packed weekend of shows with the G1 Final (and plenty of Jay White chat), Summerslam (and plenty of Matt Riddle Watch Along chat), as well as an excellent GCW Escape from LA, a takedown of NXT Takeover and one of the only reviews you’ll likely hear anywhere on an ROH Summer Supercard that allegedly happened. Also, The Price is Right, AKI Games, the New Generation, Waylon Mercy, White Van Men, Fantasy Football, WWE jobs and Joe McMahon. 00:00:24 Intro/nonsense 00:13:45 G1 Climax 29 Final 1:00:55 ROH Summer Supercard 1:12:22 GCW Joey Ja...2019-08-132h 42
GRAPPLSpotlight Bonus Episode: G1 Recap and Final Preview (Day 15-18)In a special bonus episode of GRAPPL Spotlight, Benno, Joe and JP check in with their thoughts on the final days of G1 Block action with Days 15 and 16 from midweek and the A Block and B Block final days. Also, Joe and JP give their brief thoughts on their Saturday night trip to United Wrestling in Oxford. Benno, Joe and JP will be back Monday night with a full length Spotlight with their thoughts from the G1 Final, Summerslam, NXT Takeover and the ROH and GCW cards from Summerslam weekend!
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GRAPPLSpotlight Bonus Episode: G1 Recap and Final Preview (Day 15-18)In a special bonus episode of GRAPPL Spotlight, Benno, Joe and JP check in with their thoughts on the final days of G1 Block action with Days 15 and 16 from midweek and the A Block and B Block final days. Also, Joe and JP give their brief thoughts on their Saturday night trip to United Wrestling in Oxford.Benno, Joe and JP will be back Monday night with a full length Spotlight with their thoughts from the G1 Final, Summerslam, NXT Takeover and the ROH and GCW cards from Summerslam weekend!
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "Brit Wres Is Dead" (Smallman leaves Progress, Joe & JP's trip to Liverpool, AAA Triplemania, G1 Week Four, TNT, Futureshock, London Rampage)**Note - G1 Week Four Coverage begins 1:42:05** Benno, Joe and JP are back from a long weekend in Liverpool and Manchester and talk their experiences out at TNT and Futureshock as well as their trip to GRAPPL Towers to watch London Rampage and Triplemania. They also talk Jim Smallman leaving Progress, the possible death of Brit Wres boom period and Week Four of New Japan's G1 29. SHOWNOTES
00:15 Intro/Nonsense 05:19 Brit Wres is Dead 33:43 Joe and JP in Liverpool 40:40 TNT Summer Explosion 59:48 London Rampage/AAA TripleMania 1:18:46 Futureshock Untapped 6 1:42:05 G1 Climax 29 Nights 11, 12, 13 and 14 Subscribe to GRAPPL Spotlight:
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GRAPPLSpotlight: "Brit Wres Is Dead" (Smallman leaves Progress, Joe & JP's trip to Liverpool, AAA Triplemania, G1 Week Four, TNT, Futureshock, London Rampage)**Note - G1 Week Four Coverage begins 1:42:05**Benno, Joe and JP are back from a long weekend in Liverpool and Manchester and talk their experiences out at TNT and Futureshock as well as their trip to GRAPPL Towers to watch London Rampage and Triplemania. They also talk Jim Smallman leaving Progress, the possible death of Brit Wres boom period and Week Four of New Japan's G1 29.SHOWNOTES
00:15 Intro/Nonsense05:19 Brit Wres is Dead33:43 Joe and JP in Liverpool40:40 TNT Summer Explosion59:48 London Rampage/AAA TripleMania1:18:46 Futureshock Untapped 61:42:05 G...2019-08-072h 46
GRAPPLSpotlight: "Glenroe" (G1 Week Three, Sendai Girls UK, AEW on TNT, AJPW, 205 Live, Progress, OTT)***Note: G1 Coverage starts 1:33:35**
With Joe away, Benno and JP are joined by POST Wrestling's Irish legend Jamesie to talk Week Three of the G1, Benno's trip to Sendai Girls UK and some matches they've been watching this week from AJPW Summer Action Series, 205 Live and OTT, as well as all the latest in the news from AEW, WWE, Progress, wXw, NXT UK wrestler breakdowns and more!
(Also, Irish Stuff, Glenroe, Hurling, Nick Berry, Wolverhampton Fry Ups, Misawa in Coventry, Rev JP & Britain's Jeff Jarrett.)
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00:15 Intro/Irish Stuff 12:59 AEW on TNT, CM Punk 24:13 WWE Biz, Network changes, ICW, wXw...2019-07-303h 00
GRAPPLSpotlight: "Hoytamania" (New Japan G1 Week Two, PAC vs Ben-K, WWE, Progress, AEW, NXT)**Note G1 Coverage Begins 01:01:55*** JP, Joe and Benno are back and fighting through some summer bugs to talk the 2nd full week of G129 with the first top end main events of the tournament in Moxley/Ishii, Ospreay/Ibushi and Ospreay/Okada. They also talk PAC vs Ben-K from Kobe World and the latest in the news from WWE, AEW, Progress, NXT and more.
(Also, Ryan Giggs, David Beckham, 1992 Nailz. Zeus. Abdullah's House Of Ribs, the South Wales Subculture, Ferries across the Mersey and The Prolapse belt.)
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00:30 Intro/Nonsense 12:34 WWE Forbes article, NXT vs AEW 25:00 Sha Samuels to NXT...2019-07-232h 20
GRAPPLSpotlight: "Tango & Cash" (G1 Climax Week One, AEW Fight For The Fallen, Extreme Rules, GCW 5150, Evolve)***Note G1 Coverage Begins 01:32:56*** The summer is well and truly started as Benno, Joe and JP begin this years New Japan G1 coverage with 3 shows from the first week proper, talk AEW's Fight For The Fallen and discuss everything else they watched in a packed weekend of wrestling from Extreme Rules, to GCW's Tribute to Homicide, Evolve and more. (Also Tango and Cash, Sinbad, Mick Johnson, Liz McDonald, Dean Gaffney, the Bread streets, and TNA entrance themes revisited) SHOWNOTES 00:11 Intro/Nonsense 24:02 AEW Fight For The Fallen 52:53 EVOLVE 10 Year Anniversary 1:04:49 GCW 5150 1:18:50 WWE Extreme Rules 1:28:35 Riptide PAC vs Cara Noir revisited 1:32:56 G1...2019-07-172h 30
GRAPPLSpotlight: "Roast Rebellion" (Rollins vs Ospreay, AEW Fyter Fest, OTT Wrestlerama, RPW Ungovernable, Heyman & Bischoff, New Japan)Benno, Joe and JP are back after a week break to catch up on a massive two weeks of news in wrestling as they talk Rollins vs Ospreay, Dunne vs Starr and the Heyman & Bischoff news, as well as catch up on what they've been watching with AEW Fyter Fest, Rev Pro Ungovernable, OTT Wrestlerama and New Japan Southern Showdown.
Also, Jim Davidson, John Virgo, Nick Berry, Bullseye, Arsenals worst XI and the Roast Rebellion.
SHOWNOTES
00:40 Intro 15:19 Rollins versus Ospreay 26:00 Pete Dunne versus David Starr, OTT Wrestlerama 49:50 Heyman and Bischoff 1:09:14 AEW vs Evolve, Fyter Fest 1:50:43 Rev Pro Ungovernable 2:11:04 New Japan...2019-07-022h 25
GRAPPLBONUS 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...2019-06-0659 min
GRAPPLBONUS 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...2019-06-0658 min
GRAPPLSpotlight: “Jack Whitehall” (AEW Double Or Nothing Full Review, NJPW BOSJ)Benno, Joe and JP are back with a full review of AEW’s first PPV Double Or Nothing, talking the best and worst matches and everything in between from the show, as well as their thoughts going forward on the company as a whole.Before that the guys talk Brexit, 1988, Roadhouse, Over The Top, Cockneys Vs Zombies, Fighting With My Family and discuss the highest rated matches on GRAPPL from this years New Japan Best Of The Super Juniors.SHOWNOTES:01:53 Intro, nonsense14:00 New Japan BOSJ24:40 Starrcast, AEW media coverage37:12 AEW Double Or...2019-05-272h 07
GRAPPLSpotlight: "Irish Stuff" (Impact Rebellion, Crockett Cup, Champions Carnival, Riptide, Rev Pro, Progress, Moxley, Starr)Irish Stuff. Ask GlenJoe. Four Days in November. New Dublin’s Gangland War. The Celtic Tiger Economy. Hurling. The Game. 50 Cent. Ja Rule. Nelly and Kelly. Sledging on Ally Pally Hill. MOX. Raul Jimenez. New Japan Knife Perverts. Pepe. Mantaur. Joe vs Horses. All this and more as Benno, Joe and JP talk everything they’ve been watching from Impact Homecoming, the NWA/ROH Crockett Cup and MLW TV, as well as some talk on All Japan’s Champions Carnival, Riptide Wrestling and the Top 5 rated matches on GRAPPL from March.
The guys also talk some R...2019-05-051h 57