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Pro Wrestling Illustrated PresentsEp. 266: The 2025 Women's 250 (w/ Lyric Swinton, Kristen Ashley)On this edition of #ThePWIPodcast, Al Castle & Brian R. Solomon are joined by fellow #PWI contributors Kristen Ashley and Lyric Swinton, members of the 2025 #Womens250 committee, to break down the top 10 of the list.
2025-11-241h 54
Hardy Wrestling PodcastHWP Exclusive: Lyric Swinton Talks the 2025 PWI Women’s 250So you saw the 2025 Pro Wrestling Illustrated Women’s 250! You’re either really happy or really angry about the order of it. You wonder how your fave didn’t make it! Well on this episode of HWP, we have an exclusive interview with PWI committee member and writer Lyric Swinton! We’re getting the scoop on the list and how it speaks to where women’s wrestling is now! Tap in! Host: Stephanie Hardy Follow Stephanie & HWP on ...
2025-11-112h 30
Wrestling WinedownA Baddie’s Guide to WWE Alternatives Feat. Lyric SwintonRaise your glass baddies because we’re diving into wrestling alternatives that go beyond WWE. With some shocking moves from WWE recently, now is the perfect time to explore what else the wrestling world has to offer. Lyric Swinton of Maps & Graps and Sports Illustrated joins the show to break down global promotions and styles of wrestling like Joshi, NJPW, AEW, Impact, Lucha Libre, and indies across the U.S. Music- Prod. by Jay 808Logo Design- Joy Lin ArnessTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/wwdcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wwdcastTik Tok: https...
2025-08-171h 05Wrestling WinedownA Baddie’s Guide to WWE Alternatives Feat. Lyric SwintonRaise your glass baddies because we’re diving into wrestling alternatives that go beyond WWE. With some shocking moves from WWE recently, now is the perfect time to explore what else the wrestling world has to offer. Lyric Swinton of Maps & Graps and Sports Illustrated joins the show to break down global promotions and styles of wrestling like Joshi, NJPW, AEW, Impact, Lucha Libre, and indies across the U.S. Music- Prod. by Jay 808Logo Design- Joy Lin ArnessTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/wwdcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wwdcastTik Tok: https...
2025-08-171h 05
Social Suplex Podcast NetworkKeepin' It Strong Style - EP 377 - New Beginning in Osaka 2025 ReviewOn this week's episode of Keepin' It Strong Style, Jeremy Donovan and the "Young Boy" Josh Smith are joined by Lyric Swinton to break down the incredible New Beginning in Osaka show. The trio dives deep into all the matches, storylines, and standout moments from the event—including Hirooki Goto’s long-awaited triumph as IWGP World Heavyweight Champion. Don’t miss this in-depth review of one of NJPW’s most exciting shows of the year!Get Your Official Keepin' It Strong Style Merchandise: https://chopped-tees.com/collections/social-suplex-network/keepin-it-strong-styleJoin our Patreon for ad-free audio, live vide...
2025-02-183h 25
Keepin' It Strong StyleNew Beginning in Osaka 2025 ReviewOn this week's episode of Keepin' It Strong Style, Jeremy Donovan and the "Young Boy" Josh Smith are joined by Lyric Swinton to break down the incredible New Beginning in Osaka show. The trio dives deep into all the matches, storylines, and standout moments from the event—including Hirooki Goto’s long-awaited triumph as IWGP World Heavyweight Champion. Don’t miss this in-depth review of one of NJPW’s most exciting shows of the year!Get Your Official Keepin' It Strong Style Merchandise: https://chopped-tees.com/collections/social-suplex-network/keepin-it-strong-styleJoin our Patreon for ad-free audio, live vide...
2025-02-183h 25
Speaking of Strong Style - An NJPW podcastLyric Wrestling on Wrestle Kingdom and Dynasty Fallout
Steven Conway and Jeremy Finestone are joined by Lyric Swinton! This week, Lyric shared her thoughts on Wrestle Kingdom, Wrestle Dynasty and the fallout from the big shows. The trio also discussed how New Japan is doing with their women's titles, Mayu Iwatani's future, the Chris Charlton controversy and how Zack Sabre Jr. can be the champion to transition the company from the past generation to the new one, Plus, the shared experience of attending a Wrestle Kingdom weekend in person and a Battle in the Valley preview.
2025-01-102h 24
Fightful Wrestling Podcast with Sean Ross SappWrestle Dynasty | AEW x NJPW x CMLL x Stardom, & Ring of Honor | 1/5/25 | Full Show Review & ResultsJoin Fightful's Rob Wilkins, SP3 of Tru Heel Heat & SI.com, & Lyric Swinton of Maps & Graps review WRESTLE DYNASTY. They will review and discuss everything that went down at the Tokyo Dome!WrestleDynasty 2025 Card:Main Event: Zack Sabre Jr. vs. RicochetSingles Match: Kenny Omega vs. Gabe KiddInternational Women's Cup Final Four-Way Match: Willow Nightingale (AEW) vs. Persephone (CMLL) vs. Athena (ROH) vs. Momo Watanabe (Stardom)Tag Team M...
2025-01-051h 50Fightful Wrestling Podcast with Sean Ross SappShota Umino vs. Zack Sabre Jr. | NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 19 Show Review & ResultsJoin Fightful's Rob Wilkins, @ScottEWrestling of Fightful & WrestlePurists, SP3 of Tru Heel Heat & SI.com, and @LyricWrestling of Maps & Graps with Lyric Swinton. The Post-Show will begin approximately 5-10 minutes after the show ends.They will review and discuss everything that went down at the Tokyo Dome!(Card Subject to Change)New Japan Pro-Wrestling Wrestle Kingdom 19 Card:New Japan Ranbo to determine the #1 contender for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship: All TBAFour-Way Tokyo...
2025-01-041h 45
Social Suplex Podcast NetworkAEW Match Guide - EP 43 - Swerve Strickland v 'Hangman' Adam Page, Texas Death Match, Full Gear 2023This week we deep dive into Swerve Strickland v 'Hangman' Adam Page, Texas Deathmatch from Full Gear 2023 with special guest Lyric Swinton.We talk about Swerve as a singles wrestler, the extremely personal build, the bloodbath of a match and how it elevated Swerve and rehabilitated Hangman.Check out the new Social Suplex merch on Chopped Tees: https://chopped-tees.com/socialsuplex, your first purchase on the site gets 10% off!Follow your host Sam Brown on X @Sir_Samuel or email sambrownmedia@gmail.comFollow Lyric on X @LyricWrestlingThe Matc...
2024-11-062h 04
AEW Match Guide Podcast43. Swerve Strickland v 'Hangman' Adam Page, Texas Death Match, Full Gear 2023 Ft. Lyric SwintonThis week we deep dive into Swerve Strickland v 'Hangman' Adam Page, Texas Deathmatch from Full Gear 2023 with special guest Lyric Swinton.We talk about Swerve as a singles wrestler, the extremely personal build, the bloodbath of a match and how it elevated Swerve and rehabilitated Hangman.Check out the new Social Suplex merch on Chopped Tees: https://chopped-tees.com/socialsuplex, your first purchase on the site gets 10% off!Follow your host Sam Brown on X @Sir_Samuel or email sambrownmedia@gmail.comFollow Lyric on X @LyricWrestlingThe Matc...
2024-11-062h 04
Maps & Graps with Lyric SwintonAEW All In London & All Out Review (feat. Charlie)In this first part of a special double feature, Lyric and Wrestle Purists' Charlie review AEW All In London and All Out in Chicago. The second part of the double feature will unpack the Swerve Strickland/Hangman Page feud and will be out soon!
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2024-09-121h 28Maps & Graps with Lyric SwintonG1 Climax 34 Review (feat. Walker Stewart)Lyric is joined by NJPW English commentator Walker Stewart to recap G1 Climax 34 and discuss the power rankings of each competitor coming out of the tournament.
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2024-09-122h 08Maps & Graps with Lyric SwintonIt's Coming Home! ZSJ Wins The G1 Climax 34 + a Preview of AEW All In London & Texas (feat. Charlie)Lyric and Wrestle Purists' Charlie yap about Zack Sabre Jr. winning the G1 Climax 34, NJPW Royal Quest 4, and AEW All In London (& Texas!)
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2024-09-121h 39Maps & Graps with Lyric SwintonG1 Climax 34 Preview (feat. Kaden Lee)G1 Season is upon us and Lyric was joined by Kaden Lee (@kaden_ftw) to preview the prestigious tournament including a review of the qualifier tournaments, a breakdown of the blocks, and predictions.
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2024-07-082h 35
Maps & Graps with Lyric SwintonMaps & Yaps: Doctor Who Series 14 ReviewJoined by Alden (@ThatAldenDiaz), Lyric dives into Doctor Who Series 14, new Fifteenth Doctor Ncuti Gatwa and companion Millie Gibson, the return of Russell T. Davies as the series showrunner, and so much more!
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2024-06-242h 06
Maps & Graps with Lyric SwintonMaps & Yaps: Bridgerton Season 3 ReviewLyric is joined by Jana (@vivalajana) to dish about Bridgerton season 3, Penelope & Colin's romance, and what's next for the Bridgertons and the rest of the Ton.
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2024-06-232h 11
The Commentary BoothStar Wars: The Acolyte Review with Lyric SwintonWelcome to another thrilling episode of The Commentary Booth, where we watch &, you guessed it, commentate on the week that was in movies & TV!This week, we're venturing into deep space and travelling back in time to the High Republic era of Star Wars as we dive into the first two episodes of The Acolyte.Join host Jamie Apps & special guest Lyric Swinton, the host of the Maps And Graps podcast, as they explore this captivating new series. Set 100 years before The Phantom Menace, The Acolyte follows a shocking crime spree that pits a respected J...
2024-06-1158 minMaps & Graps with Lyric SwintonForbidden Door III Preview (feat. Charlie)Lyric and Wrestle Purists' Charlie preview this year's Forbidden Door III featuring AEW, NJPW, CMLL, & Stardom.
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2024-06-102h 06
Maps & Graps with Lyric SwintonMaps & Yaps: X-Men '97 ReviewLyric debuts a brand new series called 'Maps & Yaps' to talk about some non-wrestling topics that are on her mind. Up first is a review of Season 1 of Marvel's X-Men '97 series and she is joined by @TruHeelSP3 as her first guest!
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2024-05-182h 09Maps & Graps with Lyric SwintonAll Together Review/Best of The Super Jr. 31 PreviewLyric is joined by Josh from the We Work Stiff Podcast to discuss the recent UJPW All Together event, NJPW's expansion & distribution, and the Best of Super Jr. 31 tournament.
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2024-05-104h 37
Voices of Wrestling Podcast NetworkGentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #86: AEW's First Black World ChampionOn the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by Lyric Swinton of the Maps and Graps podcast, and Dani, owner of BlackGirlWrestling.com to discuss Swerve Strickland winning the AEW World Championship, the significance of AEW crowning its first Black world champion, the current state of Black talent in AEW, and an overall discussion of race and representation in the company.Our Sponsors:* Check out eufy: us.eufy.com* Support our sponsor Arena Club!
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2024-05-011h 40
The Gentlemen's Wrestling PodcastGentlemen's Wrestling Podcast #86: AEW's First Black World ChampionOn the latest episode of the Gentlemen's Wrestling Podcast, host Jesse Collings is joined by Lyric Swinton of the Maps and Graps podcast, and Dani, owner of BlackGirlWrestling.com to discuss Swerve Strickland winning the AEW World Championship, the significance of AEW crowning its first Black world champion, the current state of Black talent in AEW, and an overall discussion of race and representation in the company.
2024-05-011h 40Maps & Graps with Lyric SwintonAEW Dynasty Review feat. Cresta Starr/Stardom All Star Grand Queendom PreviewIn the first part of the episode, Lyric is joined by Cresta Starr (@crestatheestar) to discuss AEW Dynasty, equity for women in wrestling media, X-Men, and more. In the second part, Lyric previews Stardom All Star Grand Queendom.
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2024-04-261h 46
One Nation RadioOne Nation Radio - 4/23/24 -AEW Dynasty Review/AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland InterviewOn this week's episode of One Nation Radio, Rich and James are joined by Lyric Swinton of Map & Graps with Lyric Swinton to discuss: - General thoughts on AEW Dynasty. (3:05) - Joe vs Swerve. (9:10) - Swerve Becoming AEW's 1st Black World Champion. (15:27) - FTR vs Young Bucks. (56:11) - Ospreay vs Danielson. (1:11:07) - AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland calls in for an interview. (1:23:29) - Toni vs Rosa. (1:48:50)
2024-04-243h 46
Social Suplex Podcast NetworkOne Nation Radio - 4/23/24 -AEW Dynasty Review/AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland InterviewOn this week's episode of One Nation Radio, Rich and James are joined by Lyric Swinton of Map & Graps with Lyric Swinton to discuss: - General thoughts on AEW Dynasty. (3:05) - Joe vs Swerve. (9:10) - Swerve Becoming AEW's 1st Black World Champion. (15:27) - FTR vs Young Bucks. (56:11) - Ospreay vs Danielson. (1:11:07) - AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland calls in for an interview. (1:23:29) - Toni vs Rosa. (1:48:50)
2024-04-243h 46
The Ringside ClubAEW Dynasty Preview and Predictions with Lyric SwintonThe great Lyric Swinton joined us to preview and predict #AEWDynasty. For the full episode, also featuring True God, go here https://linktr.ee/ringsideclub
2024-04-211h 06
The Ringside ClubGuests: Lyric Swinton and True God | RSC #82This week, we're joined by True God (https://twitter.com/DARTrueGod) to talk about Rhea Ripley's injury and the vacated WWE Women's World Championship and take an early look at the WWE Backlash card. Later, we're joined by Lyric Swinton (https://twitter.com/LyricWrestling) to preview and predict AEW Dynasty. Tap in: https://www.theringsideclub.com/
2024-04-191h 52Maps & Graps with Lyric SwintonNJPW Windy City Riot ReviewLyric & Dani (@danidontmiss/@blkgrlwrestling) review NJPW's Windy City Riot in Chicago and discuss Jon Moxley's IWGP World title win, Jack Perry's star-making night, & more!
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2024-04-182h 23Maps & Graps with Lyric SwintonChats & Graps: MonteasyLyric is joined for another interview, this time with Teasy Jones also known as Monteasy, host of Teasy's Table & co-host of the Swerve City Podcast + a pioneer in bridging wrestling & hip-hop. Topics discussed include his upcoming album, the intersections of hip-hop & wrestling, wrestling themes he's worked on, and more.
Check out Monteasy's music and other projects at https://linktr.ee/monteasy.
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2024-04-1039 minMaps & Graps with Lyric SwintonMaps & Graps Turns 1!A brief episode of gratitude from Lyric as Maps & Graps turns 1 officially! Thank you to all who support this show and all other content from Lyric.
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2024-04-0617 minMaps & Graps with Lyric SwintonRevolution Rumble ReviewLyric is joined by Tasha (@rasslinrhapsody) to review the recent RevPro Revolution Rumble at York Hall in London.
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2024-04-051h 24Maps & Graps with Lyric SwintonChats & Graps: Willow NightingaleLyric is joined by AEW's Willow Nightingale to celebrate Women's History Month and discuss her recent work with Kris Statlander & Stokely Hathaway, street fights, wrestling internationally, and so much more!
Transcribed highlights from the interview are available on Bodyslam.Net. Catch Lyric on Wednesday nights after #AEWDynamite with Dani (@danidontmiss) for The Dynamite Book on Bodyslam.Net's YouTube.
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2024-03-2645 minMaps & Graps with Lyric SwintonAJPW Champion Carnival 2024 PreviewLyric is joined once again by Ben (@grapsontaps) this time to preview All Japan Pro Wrestling's upcoming Champion Carnival tournament.
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2024-03-181h 07
The WrestleManiac UK Show'Mercedes Moné May Not Ever Return To WWE' | Feat. Lyric Swinton | The WrestleManiac UK ShowOn this week's episode, I discuss What Fans Can Expect With The Arrival of Mercedes Mone alongside my guest Lyric Swinton. We give our opinions on her debut as well as what her future holds in AEW as well as the entire womens division.
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2024-03-1846 minMaps & Graps with Lyric SwintonNew Beginning In Sapporo Review/New Japan Cup Preview feat. BenLyric is joined by Ben (@grapsontaps) to review Nights 1 & 2 of New Beginning in Sapporo and preview the brackets for March's New Japan Cup.
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2024-03-012h 20Maps & Graps with Lyric SwintonChats & Graps: Fred RosserIn the final installment of the Black History Month 2024 interview series, Lyric chats with NJPW's Fred Rosser about his trailblazing career as a Black queer wrestler, his current work with NJPW Strong, Black History in wrestling, and more!
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2024-02-2924 minMaps & Graps with Lyric SwintonChats & Graps: Maya WorldLyric sits down with Texas independent wrestling standout Maya World to chat about the impressive start to her young career, her influences & goals, Texas wrestling, Black History, and more!
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2024-02-2518 minMaps & Graps with Lyric SwintonChats & Graps: Kevin KnightLyric is joined by NJPW's Kevin Knight for a special interview talking about the young generation of NJPW stepping up in 2024, his current run in TNA/Impact, goals for this year in New Japan, Black History Month, plus more!
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2024-02-1639 minMaps & Graps with Lyric SwintonNew Beginning in Osaka Review/New Beginning in Sapporo PreviewLyric was joined by Davis (@DAVISakaDRIP from Banks vs Davis) to discuss the recent NJPW New Beginning in Osaka show that included the final chapter in the Okada/Tanahashi rivalry, a sensational rematch between Bryan Danielson & Zack Sabre Jr, and Will Ospreay's final match in NJPW in a steel cage. The New Beginning in Sapporo cards were previewed as well plus a few thoughts and predictions around the NJPW-AEW-CMLL relationship.
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2024-02-143h 26
The Hub - Sports Entertainment NetworkSNME 319 - Changes Galore ft. Matt Riddle & Athena
What a week it has been in the world of Wrestling this week. From Executives leaving, to Rock being heel again, to Cody getting to finish his story, to so much more we have you covered this week!
This week we have not one, but TWO interviews for your ear buds. First, Greg Oliver of Slam! Wrestling had the opportunity to sit down with Matt Riddle. They discuss life as a dad, working the indy's and tons more! Be sure to check out Slam! Wrestling for all of your news, reviews, opinions and more!
Also on the show we have Ly...
2024-02-111h 44Maps & Graps with Lyric SwintonAEW Revolution + NJPW Windy City Riot PreviewLyric is joined by a fan favorite Maps & Graps guest, Charlie, to make some predictions about the upcoming massive AEW Revolution + NJPW Windy City Riot PPVs.
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2024-01-261h 23Maps & Graps with Lyric Swinton2024 Puroresu PreviewLyric kicks off 2024 in Maps & Graps with the knowledgeable @ScottEWrestling to preview what's already shaping up to be an unforgettable year in puroresu wresting!
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2024-01-211h 43
WrassleRapBig In Japan with Lyric SwintonMighty Vin is joined by writer Lyric Swinton about all things Puroresu and her recent trip to Japan to see a lot of the January wrestling events there including Wrestle Kingdom 18. Follow Lyric on Twitter: @lyricwrestling NEW HOODIES AVALIABLE NOW! https://wrasslerap.com/product/wrassle-rap-hoodie/ Follow us on social media! https://twitter.com/emiliosparks https://www.twitter.com/mightyvin https://www.instagram.com/emiliosparks https://www.instagram.com/vinfortenyc https://www.instagram.com/WrassleRap https://twitter.com/WrassleRap https...
2024-01-1947 minMaps & Graps with Lyric SwintonChats & Graps: TheklaIn a special in-person interview in Tokyo, Japan, Lyric sat down with Stardom's Thekla to discuss the end of Donna Del Mondo, her hiatus from wrestling, her goals as a singles wrestler in 2024, and so much more.
Disclaimer: This was recorded in a coffee shop so there is more background noise than usual. Audio cleaning software was used to improve the speaker sound quality as much as possible but apologies for any audio issues that may be in the episode.
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2024-01-161h 03Maps & Graps with Lyric SwintonChats & Graps: El Phantasmo & HikuleoTo close out 2023, Lyric sat down with the NJPW Strong Openweight Tag Team Champions, El Phantasmo & Hikuleo of Guerrillas of Destiny to chat about the year they've had and their upcoming Wrestle Kingdom 18 match.
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2023-12-2334 minMaps & Graps with Lyric SwintonChats & Graps: Lio RushLyric sat down with Lio Rush to discuss his outstanding year in NJPW, Impact, and all over the world + his goals for 2024!
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2023-12-1942 minMaps & Graps with Lyric SwintonChats & Graps: HyanLyric chats with the Renaissance Woman, Hyan, about her recent standout NJPW Strong Women's Championship match versus Giulia, her favorite travel pastimes, Star Wars, and more!
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2023-11-1031 minMaps & Graps with Lyric SwintonLocal Man Ruins EverythingLyric recaps NJPW Power Struggle and previews Lonestar Shootout and Wrestle Kingdom 18.
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2023-11-0931 minMaps & Graps with Lyric SwintonChats & Graps: Wrestling Winedown's LoLyric sat down with Wrestling Winedown's Lo ahead of the November 1 debut of Lyric & Lo's new AEW Dynamite Post Show on Bodyslam.Net.
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2023-10-2647 minMaps & Graps with Lyric SwintonAnother Copper Box Movie (feat. Charlie)Lyric is joined by Charlie of Wrestle Purists to recap NJPW Royal Quest and preview Fighting Spirit Unleashed, Power Struggle, and Super Jr. Tag League.
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2023-10-211h 38Maps & Graps with Lyric SwintonChats & Graps: Darius LockhartLyric sits down with the founder and curator of ASÉ Pro Wrestling, "The Revolutionary" Darius Lockhart, ahead of their December 1 debut in Charlotte, NC in the Grady Cole Center.
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2023-10-1734 minMaps & Graps with Lyric SwintonStardom Prayer Circle Activate!Lyric reviews Destruction in Ryogoku, Nagoya Golden Fight, & Dynamite Title Tuesday as well as the recently released Super Jr. Tag League lineup.
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2023-10-131h 12Maps & Graps with Lyric SwintonIt Was All A (Wrestle) Dream!Lyric is joined by Shay & Aisha to review the Stardom 5 Star Grand Prix Final & AEW WrestleDream.
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2023-10-062h 05Wrestling WinedownBehind the Maps & Graps feat. Lyric Swinton - Wrestling WinedownCrack your finest wine open, this episode is one for the books! Lo is joined by talented wrestling writer Lyric Swinton! The duo discuss:Lyric's passion for professional wrestling and how she is able to keep up with NJPW (yes, she stays up to watch in realtime!)How the wrestling media space has treated her so far and what it means to her to be a Black woman in the professional wrestling space.Lyric's beautifully written piece about Black women who are taking the wrestling world by storm in 2023.Who Lyric would like to work with next on...
2023-09-2533 minWrestling WinedownBehind the Maps & Graps feat. Lyric Swinton - Wrestling WinedownCrack your finest wine open, this episode is one for the books! Lo is joined by talented wrestling writer Lyric Swinton! The duo discuss:Lyric's passion for professional wrestling and how she is able to keep up with NJPW (yes, she stays up to watch in realtime!)How the wrestling media space has treated her so far and what it means to her to be a Black woman in the professional wrestling space.Lyric's beautifully written piece about Black women who are taking the wrestling world by storm in 2023.Who Lyric would like to work with next on...
2023-09-2533 min
Tea and TussleThe Pepsi Is Flat, But The Conversation Is Still SpicyWe're back for Episode 2! We get to the tea quickly and discuss CM Punk's abrupt firing from All Elite Wrestling and what it means for his career. Where will Phillip Jack Brooks end up? Impact? Ring Of Honor? Or will he return to World Wrestling Entertainment, where he first found mainstream success? We have questions.We also review some of our favourite matches from the past month, including the steel cage bout between Trish Stratus vs. Becky Lynch from Payback 2023 and Gunther vs. Chad Gable from Monday Night Raw on 4th September.Lastly...
2023-09-221h 12
Women's Wrestling TalkStardom Dream Tag Festival|RISING SUN RUNDOWN| 9.14.23The hosts of Rising Sun Rundown discuss the most recent PPV, Stardom Dream Tag Festival.
Lots of tag teams to root for including our favorite wrestlers, Natsupoi, Giulia, and Natsuko Toura to name a few. Which one was your favorite tag match out of the bunch?
Hosts:
Shay Sawyer
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Lyric Swinton
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Aisha Lomax
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Stardom, 5 Star grand prix, Natsuko Tora, Giulia, Mirai, Mariah May, Ami Sourei, Utami Hayashishita, Natsupoi, Tam Nakano, Saori Anou
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2023-09-151h 13Women's Wrestling TalkStardom Dream Tag Festival|RISING SUN RUNDOWN| 9.14.23The hosts of Rising Sun Rundown discuss the most recent PPV, Stardom Dream Tag Festival.
Lots of tag teams to root for including our favorite wrestlers, Natsupoi, Giulia, and Natsuko Toura to name a few. Which one was your favorite tag match out of the bunch?
Hosts:
Shay Sawyer
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Lyric Swinton
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Aisha Lomax
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Stardom, 5 Star grand prix, Natsuko Tora, Giulia, Mirai, Mariah May, Ami Sourei, Utami Hayashishita, Natsupoi, Tam Nakano, Saori Anou
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2023-09-151h 13Maps & Graps with Lyric SwintonIt's Go Time!Lyric recaps AEW All Out and the N-1 Victory Tournament Final.
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2023-09-0837 min
Women's Wrestling Talk5 Star Frenzy! |RISING SUN RUNDOWN| 8.31.23The hosts of Rising Sun Rundown discuss the 9 most recent matches of the 5 Star Grand Prix!
As we inch closer towards the final, who is leading in points?
Hosts:
Shay Sawyer
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Lyric Swinton
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Aisha Lomax
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Stardom, 5 Star grand prix, Natsuko Tora, Giulia, Mirai, Mariah May, Ami Sourei, Utami Hayashishita, Natsupoi, Tam Nakano
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2023-09-011h 04Maps & Graps with Lyric Swinton81,035Lyric recaps AEW All In, RevPro's 11th Anniversary Show, plus the N-1 Victory Tournament Block Finals.
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2023-08-3139 minMaps & Graps with Lyric SwintonChats & Graps: Leon SlaterLyric chats with the Youngest In Charge, Leon Slater, ahead of his All In weekend matches against Dan Maloney, Nick Wayne, and more.
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2023-08-2515 minMaps & Graps with Lyric SwintonThe Girlies Are All In! (feat. Charlie)Lyric is joined once again by Wrestle Purists' Charlie (@chx_rliex) to preview the Revolution Pro 11th Anniversary card at Copper Box Arena and the record-breaking AEW All In at Wembley Stadium.
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2023-08-241h 24The Hub - Sports Entertainment NetworkMaps and Graps - Micheal Oku - Lyric Swinton
Lyric chats with the new Revolution Pro Undisputed British Heavyweight Champion, Michael Oku ahead of the historic RevPro 11th Anniversary Show at Copper Box Arena during AEW All In Weekend!
You can Hear her Maps and Graps Podcast on Spotify! Go check it out!
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2023-08-2341 minThe Hub - Sports Entertainment NetworkMaps and Graps - NJPW G1 Climax Finals! - Lyric SwintonLyric Swinton sits down and Talks some NJPW G1 Climax Final Night Results and opinions of the OVERALL tournament! What does Lyric think? Your going to have to Listen to find out!
Also Lets Thank Lyric for covering ALL THE NJPW Climax G1 Tournament for Us ! Great Job!
You can Hear her Maps and Graps Podcast on Spotify! Go check it out!
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2023-08-1511 minThe Hub - Sports Entertainment NetworkMaps and Graps - NJPW G1 Climax Quarterfinal Recap - Lyric Swinton
Lyric (@lyricwrestling) reviews the Quarterfinal matches of the G1 Climax 33 tournament.
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2023-08-1111 min
Women's Wrestling TalkStardom 5 Star Grand Prix / NJPW G1 Climax Update|RISING SUN RUNDOWN| 8.10.23The hosts of Rising Sun Rundown discuss the most recent matches and point standings for the Stardom 5 Star Grand Prix & NJPW G1 Climax 33 tournaments. Mina Shirakawa continues to dominate. Gulia and Mariah May go head to head. Saori Anou and AZM take each other to the very limit.
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Shay Sawyer
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Lyric Swinton
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Stardom, 5 Star Grand Prix, NJPW, G1 Climax, Saori Anou, Mariah May, Suzu Suzuki, Natsupoi, Mina Shirakawa, Mirai
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2023-08-1142 minThe Hub - Sports Entertainment NetworkNJPW G1 Climax Block Finals Review - Lyric Swinton and Charlie
Lyric (@LyricWrestling) is joined once again by Charlie (@chx_rliex) of Wrestle Purists to discuss the Block finals of the G1 Climax 33 tournament and the upcoming Quarterfinals.
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2023-08-1047 minMaps & Graps with Lyric SwintonEyes On The ArkLyric breaks down the latest updates from the N-1 Victory Tournament, the G1 Climax 33, 5 Star Grand Prix, and more!
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2023-08-1034 minMaps & Graps with Lyric SwintonChats & Graps: RevPro's Andy QuildanLyric talks about the historic August 26th RevPro 11th Anniversary Show at London's Copper Box Arena with the founder of Revolution Pro Wrestling, Andy Quildan!
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2023-08-091h 31The Hub - Sports Entertainment NetworkMaps and Graps - NJPW G1 Climax Nights 10-12 Review - Lyric Swintoniew - Lyric Swinton
Lyric (@LyricWrestling) is joined by Charlie (@chx_rliex) of Wrestle Purists to recap the highs, lows, and current block point standings of Nights 10-12 of the G1 Climax 33 tournament.
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2023-08-0327 min
Maps & Graps with Lyric SwintonIt's Giving 5 Stars! (feat. Katrina Blake)Lyric is joined by Katrina Blake (@inkatw3trust) to discuss the latest and greatest from the G1 Climax 33 and 5 Star Grand Prix tournaments!
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2023-08-0354 minMaps & Graps with Lyric SwintonChats & Graps: Michael OkuLyric chats with the new Revolution Pro Undisputed British Heavyweight Champion, Michael Oku ahead of the historic RevPro 11th Anniversary Show at Copper Box Arena during AEW All In Weekend!
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2023-08-0243 minThe Hub - Sports Entertainment NetworkMaps and Graps - NJPW G1 Climax Nights 8 and 9 Review - Lyric SwintonWith the NJPW G1 Climax Tournament 75% done Lyric Swinton sits down and goes through all the matches from Nights 8 and 9 of this Classic Tournament!
What does Lyric think of Eddie Kingston so far?
What does She think of all these Shenanigan's?
Tanga Starting to Shine?
All this and More on Maps and Graps - NJPW G1 Climax Review Nights 8 and 9!
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2023-07-2918 minMaps & Graps with Lyric SwintonFor The Love Of The GrapsLyric talks ROH Death Before Dishonor, G1 Climax 33, 5 Star Grand Prix, and more!
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2023-07-271h 08The Hub - Sports Entertainment NetworkMaps and Graps - NJPW G1 Climax Nights 5-7 - Lyric Swinton
Lyric covers Nights 5-7 of the G1 Climax 33 tournament, including best matches, standout performers, and current point standings for each block.
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2023-07-2623 minThe Hub - Sports Entertainment NetworkMaps and Graps - NJPW G1 Climax Night 3 and 4 Review - Lyric Swinton
Lyric covers Nights 3 & 4 of the G1 Climax 33 tournament, including best matches, standout performers, and current point standings for each block.
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2023-07-2116 minMaps & Graps with Lyric Swinton2 Points For The Sleeves (feat. Emily Heller)Lyric chatted with the phenomenal Emily Heller about the jam-packed July 15th weekend of wrestling, including the opening nights of the G1 Climax 33.
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2023-07-2057 minThe Hub - Sports Entertainment NetworkMaps and Graps - NJPW G1 Climax 33 - Night 1 and 2 Review - Lyric Swinton
Join Lyric as she has a friend with Her today Charlie! Charlie is from WrestlePurists! They go down All the G1 Climax Night 1 and Night 2 Results!
What matches did they like? Which ones did they dislike? All this and more!
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Lyric reviews the upcoming NJPW G1 Climax 2023 Tournament!
Lets Give Lyric a Warm Welcome!
2023-07-1733 minThe Hub - Sports Entertainment NetworkMaps and Graps - Lyric Swinton - One-half of the Goddesses of Stardom Champions, Mariah MayLyric sat down with one-half of the Goddesses of Stardom Champions, Mariah May, for an exclusive interview ahead of Mariah's first 5 Star Grand Prix Tournament! They chatted about Mariah's time as a founding member of Club Venus, becoming the "Foreign Ace" of Stardom, excitement for the new Barbie movie, and more!
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Starting Next week Lyric reviews the upcoming NJPW G1 Climax 2023 Tournament!
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2023-07-1352 minMaps & Graps with Lyric SwintonChats & Graps: Mariah MayLyric sat down with one-half of the Goddesses of Stardom Champions, Mariah May, for an exclusive interview ahead of Mariah's first 5 Star Grand Prix Tournament!
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2023-07-1350 minMaps & Graps with Lyric SwintonDreams & DeathmatchesLyric reviews the NJPW Strong Independence Day shows and Stardom Sunshine & Midsummer Champions.
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2023-07-061h 11Maps & Graps with Lyric SwintonLeaving The Door Open (feat. Charlie)Lyric and Wrestle Purists' Charlie review and recap AEW X NJPW Forbidden Door weekend.
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2023-06-292h 17Maps & Graps with Lyric SwintonGrap TalkLyric recaps the most recent AEW Rampage/Collision/Dynamite and NOAH & AJPW matches of the weekend plus shares a final Forbidden Door weekend preview.
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2023-06-2249 min
Maps & Graps with Lyric SwintonG1s Just Wanna Have FunLyric recaps NJPW Dominion, All Together Again, & recent AEW programming and offers first-glance predictions for the G1 Climax 33. Also, she briefly runs down the upcoming Stardom PPV and the Forbidden Door card so far.
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2023-06-1552 minMaps & Graps with Lyric SwintonGratitude & Graps (feat. Ana)Lyric and special guest Ana (@toxxic_trexx) celebrate and reflect on the championship reigns of Bianca Belair, Jamie Hayter, Jade Cargill, & Mina Shirakawa. Plus, they reviewed AEW Double or Nothing and laid out NJPW Dominion predictions.
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2023-06-012h 36Maps & Graps with Lyric SwintonFeels Like Summer (feat. Dey) + Q & A with LyricLyric recaps Night 6 & 7 of Best of the Super Junior 30 & NJPW Resurgence with Dey (@deyedai) before discussing their predictions for summer breakout stars and potential dream matches from AEW, NJPW, Stardom, indies, and more. Also, Lyric answers viewer questions from Twitter for the week.
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2023-05-252h 54Maps & Graps with Lyric SwintonOh, What A (Lio) Rush!In this episode, Lyric recapped the first 5 nights of the Best of the Super Junior 30 tournament and shared her favorite matches so far!
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2023-05-1832 minMaps & Graps with Lyric SwintonBest of the Super Jr. 30 PreviewIn anticipation of NJPW's Best of the Super Jr. 30, Lyric reviewed outstanding matches in tournament history, this year's matchups & participants, and predicted finalists, block winners, & breakout stars.
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2023-05-111h 08Maps & Graps with Lyric SwintonWhere There's A Spark... (feat. Jada Stone)Rising indie wrestling star (and fellow South Carolinian!) Jada "The Spark" Stone joined Lyric to discuss her young but promising wrestling career, her influences & inspirations, and her hopes for her future!
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2023-05-0452 minMaps & Graps with Lyric SwintonMatches in the Key of AprilLyric reviews her favorite matches from the month of April from a variety of wrestling promotions and discusses some of the standout stars in professional wrestling today.
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2023-04-281h 02Maps & Graps with Lyric SwintonThe Stardom Supremacy EpisodeIn anticipation of Stardom's All Star Grand Queendom, Lyric chatted with Adriana (@cosmicadri_) about her beginner guide to watching Stardom, what new viewers should know heading into the show, and a preview of the stacked card for the show.
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2023-04-201h 05Maps & Graps with Lyric SwintonBritWres 101Due to the hype around AEW All In London in Wembley Stadium, Lyric sat down with someone very knowledgeable of the BritWres scene, Charlie (@chx_rliex)! They talked about the recent history of U.K wrestling, wrestlers & promotions to watch, and thoughts & fantasy booking for All In London!
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2023-04-132h 00Maps & Graps with Lyric SwintonPilot - We Don't Talk About (Night) Two (No, No, No, No!)In the first episode of Maps & Graps, Lyric discusses why she started Maps & Graps as a way to bridge her love for wrestling and exploring the world. She also offered her highlights and MVPs from Mania Weekend 2023 events, including Supercard of Honor, Multiverse United, Wrestlemania 39, and other wrestling shows during the past week.
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2023-04-0642 min
What's On Your Mind by Playerz CircleTalking Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and WarGames with Lyric SwintonOn today's episode Dre and Lyric talk Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and give their reactions to the film. They take a deep dive into Shuri's character and her arc throughout the film and also discuss the arrival of Namor and Riri Williams into the MCU. Later in the episode they walk back Survivor Series WarGames and some fixes that need to be made in WWE.
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