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The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Special: THE 2024 MXL AWARDS!WELCOME TO THE 2024 MXL AWARDS!
It's Awards Season and a New Year, and after way too long away, the MXL team wrap up 2024 with the 4th annual MXL AWARDS!
Iwan and Dave are joined by two pundits, both making their returns to the MXL fray, as "Young Billy" Norcott and "YungMark On Discord" Mark Roffey give out their own awards and join in the discussion on TWENTY-TWO awards.
From the Best and Worst of the year in British Wrestling, to Pubs, Gigs, TV, and more, see what the panel liked or hated this...
2025-01-023h 29
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL SwapCast: Live Journal, Series 2, Episode 26 - Waking Up Billie Joe... (September 2024 Shows: RevPro British J-Cup, PURPOSE, Ignite, UKPW & PROGRESS)Iwan and Dave return with a Live Journal, and a staggering FIVE shows are reviewed!.
RevPro's British J-Cup show from Stevenage gets a deep-dive review, including thoughts on the tournament winner, a distinct lack of women on the show, and a sidebar on wrestling discourse in general. Well worth a listen!
Then the lads clear the notebook for September, as Iwan reviews PURPOSE Wrestling "Welcome to Paradise" and UKPW's "Stand Up and Shout", Dave reviews PROGRESS Wrestling Chapter 171, and the lads jointly give thoughts on Ignite Wrestling Pro's "Aftermath" show.
All that and...
2024-10-031h 40
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL SwapCast: Main Stage, Series 3, Episode 2 - "Brassic, Deep Dives, Sid, In That Order.""A NEW MONTH - SAME RELIABLE PODCAST!
Iwan and Dave have finally began to shake off their post- All-In Illnesses and are back for another stacked Main Stage!
On tap this time:
Live Show Reviews: RevPro's latest 229 foray, and the London leg of Pro Wrestling NOAH's UK tour both get a deep dive review,
Big Show Reviews: The lads discuss WWE's Bash in Berlin, and AEW's All Out shows.
Miscellaneous Chat: Lucha Libre World's York Hall double in November, as well as the sudden cancellation of Head Drop at the New Cross Inn, are...
2024-09-123h 00
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL SwapCast Special: The All In Weekend 2024 Reviews!WELL, THAT WEEKEND WAS QUALITY, INNIT...
Iwan and Dave are back having recovered from no less than SEVEN shows in five days each, all part and parcel of All In Weekend!
And the lads discuss the shows in question (timestamps in brackets):
ALL IN: THE FINAL COUNTDOWN (00:00)
The epic event at Wembley Stadium gets the deep-dive treatment, with no less than four enjoyable matches, a 2024 MOTY candidate, and no less than THIRTY WRESTLERS on the Zero Hour alone! (00:00)
COPPA 2: REVPRO BOOGALOO (56:02)
Revolution Pro Wrestling had their 12th birthday on Saturday...
2024-08-303h 01
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL SwapCast Special: The All In Weekend 2024 Special! (feat. A Bit of Live Journal Too...)ALL IN WEEKEND IS HOURS AWAY - GET INVOLVED, GRAPPLE FANS!
Iwan and Dave were up late to talk about the biggest weekend of the UK Wrestling calendar, as All In Weekend is nigh!
From All In itself, to RevPro, EVE x TJPW, All Caps All Day, Riot Cabaret, Pro Wrestling Ceasefire, PROGRESS, and many more events spanning the weekend. the lads give everything they could whack on their Doc the preview treatment!
NB: Some minor spoilers from the AEW Dynamite/Collision show from Cardiff, which took place as we recorded the episode...
2024-08-222h 12
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL SwapCast: Live Journal, Series 2, Episode 25 - Graps-on-Sea: The Jolly Podcasters Outing! (Pro Wrestling Colossus "Coastal Clash" Review)Iwan and Dave discuss their trip to the Kent Coast, as the lads embarked on an Outing not seen since some chaps from Peckham did a similar trip back in 1989...
The Graps-on-Sea is courtesy of Pro Wrestling Colossus, with their debut show, "Coastal Clash" taking place at the St John's Commumity Centre in Margate.
We saw team warfare, as London School of Wrestling's David Francisco, and Jordon Breaks, trainer at the Thanet Pro Wrestling Academy, lead two trios into battle with Local Pride on the line!
Women's action, as Anita Vaughan took on...
2024-08-1729 min
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL SwapCast: Live Journal, Series 2, Episode 24 - Betty Swallocks... (RevPro Summer Sizzler 2024 Review)The Live Journal returns, and Iwan and Dave are guestless as they go deep dive into discussing RevPro's Summer Sizzler from York Hall.
Just two weeks away from the Anniversary Show at the Copper Box, this promised to deliver some incredible action and tie up some loose ends regarding the lineup for the Copper Box!
The lads discuss:
The main event between MJF and Michael Oku, and there are some sharp takes to be had regarding this match.
Speaking of spicy takes, we have an interesting discussion of RevPro's women's division, from the show's...
2024-08-132h 21
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL SwapCast: Main Stage, Series 3, Episode 1 - "Incredibly Busy"WE'RE BACK AND WE HAVE VIM AND VIGOUR!
Iwan and Dave, after nearly two months off from podcasting (the break was needed to be fair...), return to present a special Main Stage!
On the docket:
What the lads have been doing the last couple months, and how the SwapCast will work going forward (TLDR: more casual stuff, possibly more Main Stages...)
We get a lot of TV, films, gigs and football talk, plus the lads have some DISCOURSE about comic cons.
A ton of wrestling is of course discussed, with the main topic being...
2024-08-072h 08
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast LiveJournal Series 2 Episode 23: Not Just Any NotPit Show... (RevPro Live in London 86 Review)As RevPro begin a long month of shows, Iwan is once again joined by Dave the Mark to review the latest visit to the world famous 229, and "Live in London 86" produced a LOT of material to talk about!
Featuring Bangers, Squashes, Promos and Storylines all over the Gaff, Iwan and Dave take a look at the show, the road to RevPro's 12th Anniversary Show at the Copper Box, and where everything in the Land of Andy Quildan is leading right now.
The lads have some huge conversations about: Michael Oku's title run, The reunion of...
2024-06-061h 57
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast LiveJournal Series 2 Episode 22: A Cheese and Onion Cob at the King's Head... (Resurgence "The Return of the King" Review)Dave chairs this edition of the Live Journal (re-recorded because our actual Live Journal fell foul to TECH GREMLINS!) and is joined by Liam "Shitwolf" Stephens and Ashleigh Clements as a serene June kicks off with Wrestling Resurgence's "The Return of the King" event from the Y Theatre in Leicester.
Main evented by Man Like DeReiss defending the Resurgence Championship against returning former champion Charli Evans, Bullit defending the Arthouse title against Mike Bird, and Tag Team Champions Evil Shred defending their gold against Act Two.
Plus, Michael Oku took on Gene Munny in a...
2024-06-061h 37
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast LiveJournal Series 2 Episode 21: Your New Camden Correspondent... (PROGRESS Super Strong Style 16 2024 Review)For the first time (and possibly last...) MXL's own Liam "Shitwolf" Stephens is let loose onto the hosts' chair on this Live Journal, as he's our correspondent for PROGRESS Wrestling's Super Strong Style 16 weekend!
He's joined by an ensemble cast both before and after Day Two, and we get the snappiest of snap reactions to one of British Wrestling's best known tournaments. The field was full of international names like KC Navarro, The Two Mikes (D and Santana), and Shelton Benjamin, and some of PROGRESS's and BritWres's finest, from Tate Mayfairs, to Ricky Knight Jr. to Leon...
2024-05-291h 08
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast LiveJournal Series 2 Episode 20: Mad May Has Peaked! (RevPro x CMLL Fantastica Mania UK 2024 Review)Iwan and Dave discuss their trip to York Hall for a double-header of shows ,as RevPro and CMLL joined forces for the second edition of Fantastica Mania UK!
The lads talk the runners and riders of both shows, and what stood out from two very good shows.
15 wrestlers from CMLL took part alongside a raft of RevPro's best, and the two shows provided their newsworthy moments, great matches, standout performers and a big shock or two that turned what was on paper two stand-alone shows into shows with genuine permutations in both the UK AND...
2024-05-261h 42
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL Classics - WWE WrestleMania XXThe WWE pay-per-view "Where it All Begins Again" is where we actually end this story, as Iwan and Ashleigh return for episode three of MXL Classics, and complete the Road to WrestleMania XX with a review of the Grandaddy of them All, from the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City.
A marathon show sees a LONG ASS REVIEW, featuring:
The night Chris Benoit finally gets his flowers, though should wrestling fans REALLY be rating this moment at all, considering his ultimate fate?
Did Bill Goldberg and Brock Lesnar, both on the outs from WWE...
2024-05-251h 24
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast LiveJournal Series 2 Episode 19: Mad May Rolls On! (Lucha Britannia, PURPOSE & RevPro 229 Reviews))Iwan and Dave reviews a hat-trick of shows as a busy May continues on!
First, Dave returns to Lucha Britannia for the first time in years, and reviews "Return of the Lucha: May the 10th Be With You", featuring a ton of fun happenings, a literal turn to the DARK SIDE, LUCHA CHAOS, and a technico happy ending! Oh, and Jerry Bakewell got his kecks off...
Next, Iwan talks about PURPOSE Wrestling's "Mathletics" show, featuring Spike Trivet showing up for a feud-ender with Nino Bryant, a RUSE involving Leland Bryant, and the last hurrah for Maya Matthews, who...
2024-05-181h 50
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast LiveJournal Series 2 Episode 18: Chaotic! (EVE Fall Grrls - 14th Anniversary Show & UKPW Rampage: Equal Rights, Equal Fights Reviews)*Apologies for the delay in getting this out, we had to iron out a few technical kinks behind the scenes at MXL... normal service should resume with Episode 19...*
Dave flies solo to discuss EVE Wrestling's 14th Anniversary Show, "Fall Grrls", with a wild WarGames Match on top that had a WrestleQueendom Sized act to follow, one of the most CHAOTIC EVE Title bouts ever, plus two really good tag team bouts.
Then UKPW Rampage 2024: Equal Rights, Equal Fights, from Falconwood gets the review treatment, featuring a fun Rampage Match, Alexxis Falcon appropriately challenging Alexander Roth...
2024-05-1633 min
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast LiveJournal Series 2 Episode 17: To The London & South Western! (Riot Cabaret "Arm Drags and Glad Rags" Review)Iwan and Dave are joined by Ted Sabin's #1 Fan, Liam Stephens, to review the latest Riot Cabaret show, "Arm Drags and Glad Rags" from the iconic Clapham Grand.
The lads give you a full review of the show, main evented by Michael Oku defending the Riot Cabaret World Championship against Mark Andrews, and a strong on paper supporting card. Also, we see where the storylines are leading into Riot's big All Singing All Dancing show in August over All In Weekend.
Plus: Riot being a haven for creative chants, James Lawrence's love of the F...
2024-05-021h 14
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast LiveJournal Series 2 Episode 16: A Spring Roll Snack Box From GDK (Ignite Wrestling Pro "Full Throttle" Review)Iwan and Dave return to the StreamYard Theatre for a look back at this past Sunday's Ignite Wrestling Pro show from 96 Shenley Road.
Full Throttle was headlined by Ignite Wrestling Pro Champion Adonis Payne defending his title against the Absolute Maverick, Tommy Kyle. Would the Conqueror be taken to the Danger Zone, or could Adonis escape his sternest challenge to date with the title intact?
There were five other big matches on tap, as Smashing Mike defended the Hitting The Turnbuckle Championship against The Brilliance, James Ellis, whilst the Rebellion exploded as Jack Toreno and...
2024-04-2357 min
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast LiveJournal Series 2 Episode 15: The High Street Is Alive! (RevPro Epic Encounter 2024 Review)Iwan and Dave, on their way to Borehamwood for Ignite, report on the happenings of RevPro's latest show at the Gordon Craig Theatre in Stevenage, Epic Encounter!
The show was main evented by Michael Oku defending the Undisputed British Heavyweight Championship against Spanish sensation Zozaya, who impressed immensely on his UK debut.
Japan saw a lot of representation on the show as KUSHIDA made his RevPro return after many years against Hero of Stevenage, Robbie X, and in his RevPro debut, Seiki Yoshioka took on Cameron Khai.
And rounding out a surprisingly tag-team...
2024-04-2225 min
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast LiveJournal Series 2 Episode 14: A Mammoth RevPro Round-Up!On this epic, York Hall-sized edition of the LiveJournal, Iwan is joined by Dave the Mark for the first time, as they catch-up on the last few weeks of a very busy Revolution Pro Wrestling loop.
Firstly, they talk the Revolution Rumble at York Hall with THAT Dog Collar Match and a worthy Rumble Winner amongst more; a Stacked Southampton line-up on Easter Monday, a WrestleMania Weekend Special 229 show, and finally they talk the Barcelona Show that's finally out On-Demand.
Plus: RevPro in General, Dave the Mark's Origin Story, Piecaramba, The Johannes Radebe of European...
2024-04-192h 26
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast LiveJournal Series 2 Episode 13: Iwan's 15 Minute Graps Reviews... (PURPOSE Wrestling "Hypnodancer" Review)Iwan gives a whistle-stop report on PURPOSE Wrestling's latest show from Merton Arts Space in Wimbledon. "Hypnodancer" saw Michael Oku defend the PURPOSE Wrestling title against Skye Smitson, the Combat Doubles Invitation reach the semi-final stage, Spike Trivet vs Nino Bryant, and more!
Recorded at the StreamYard Theatre on the evening of Thursday 18th April 2024.
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2024-04-1914 min
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast LiveJournal Series 2 Episode 12: TSUYOI: Shoot Fight Rules, Or Shooting Oneself In the Foot? (TSUYOI Wrestling "Prologue Review)The Live Journal is on the road as Iwan and Dave report on the debut edition of TSUYOI Wrestling, "Prologue" from the New Cross Inn.
The new venture of the former promoter of Pro Wrestling NOVA, the show featured a unique, shoot-style aesthetic and a rule set that mixed British rules with modern Pure Wrestling, which made for an interesting product to see...
And the lads report on a surprisingly good show, with James Pharrell vs Mike Bird on top in a genuine grappling showcase. Also featuring Connor Mills vs Chantal Jordan in the opener...
2024-04-1529 min
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast LiveJournal Series 2 Episode 11: This Town Ain't Big Enough For The Both Of 'Em! (EVE Wrestle(Wo)Mania Review)On this edition of the Live Journal, Dave flies solo to review EVE's latest offering from the Big Penny Social, "Wrestle(Wo)Mania", featuring a loaded card.
On top was a match over a year in the making, as former best friends turned bitter enemies would clash for the first, last and ONLY time in EVE, as Alex Windsor and Charlie Morgan, would square off in a Fight to the Finish where the loser would leave EVE!
Also, Emersyn Jayne and Jetta would face each other, in a match steeped in history, including EVE Championship...
2024-04-1437 min
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL Classics - WWE No Way Out 2004Better late than never, but Iwan and Ashleigh return for episode two of MXL Classics, as they continue their journey of 20 years past, with No Way Out 2004 on the docket.
The lads review the last stop to WrestleMania XX, with topics such as:
THAT main event between Brock Lesnar and Eddie Guerrero, and whether it holds up two decades on,
A under-the-radar good Cruiserweight title bout between Rey Mysterio and Chavo Guerrero,
Bob Holly unsurprisingly involved in the worst match on the card,
A Blindfold Match that didn't suck, involving Jamie Noble turning Chicken Shit into...
2024-04-0835 min
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast LiveJournal Series 2 Episode 10: March Madness: South of the River Edition! (PURPOSE & SCW Reviews)We're ten LiveJournals into the year, and March Madness continues apace, with Dave chairing this edition of the LiveJournal! He's joined by Iwan and Liam, still on their Carat hangovers...
The lads discuss PURPOSE Wrestling "96 Quite Bitter Beings" featuring Michael Oku defending the PURPOSE Wrestling Championship against Connor Mills, Sky Smitson vs David Francisco, Spike Trivet vs Zander Bryant and more... and Iwan has some takes about the Combat Doubles Invitational matches on this show.
Next, off to Dulwich for Supremacy Championship Wrestling's debut "Battle of the Titans", with Mark Trew and Tommy Kyle vying...
2024-03-211h 34
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast LiveJournal Series 2 Episode 9: It's Only Bloody Carat! (16 Carat Gold 2024 Full Weekend Review)On this Golden Edition of the Live Journal, Iwan Mackenzie (not @Iwanlongandthick on socials) is joined by Liam Stephens (shitwolf, forever contender, adoptive German), and the lads talk their experience of the entire wXw 16 Carat Gold 2024 weekend!
They talk about all three nights of Carat, with Laurence Roman going all the way to victory, and international names like Masato Tanaka, El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr and 1 Called Manders involved, plus MXL Favourites Michael Oku and Luke Jacobs.
The lads also report on the Supplementary Shows of the weekend, with debuts from MXL favourites Safire...
2024-03-141h 54
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast LiveJournal Series 2 Episode 8: March Madness x 3! (IWN, PROGRESS & EVE Reviews!)March Madness is here, and it's mad, and Dave flies solo for this edition of the Live Journal, with a hat-trick of reviews on the docket!
First off, IWN Parade of Champions from Unit Nine in Wolverton on Leap Day 2024, headlined by James Ellis vs Gringo Loco for the IWN World title, Kira Chimera vs Hollyhood Haley J to crown the new IWN Women's Champion, Lio Rush v Robbie X, and more!
Next on March 7th, Dave travelled to the Tufnell Park Dome for PROGRESS Chapter 165: Diamond Dust, with Kid Lykos defending the PROGRESS World title against Lio...
2024-03-1357 min
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast LiveJournal Series 2 Episode 7: This One's For Kurtis. (Modern Nomad "Mad Kurt Forever" Review)With Iwan already one foot in Germany as of recording, Dave is joined by MXL Classics' Ashleigh Clements as the duo talk about a very special show from Modern Nomad Wrestling, celebrating the life and times of the late Kurtis Chapman.
And it has to be said, Mad Kurt Forever was incredibly packed out in the building (being sold out prior to bell-time) and stacked as far as talent was concerned.
Dave and Ash discuss the show, featuring the trademark Modern Nomad silliness that dates back to the old TNG days of a few years...
2024-03-1257 min
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast LiveJournal Series 2 Episode 6: March Madness - Activate! (RevPro Live in London 83 Review)March is here, and Iwan and Dave kick off a very busy month in Graps with Revolution Pro Wrestling's Live in London 83 at the 229!
The lads are joined by Liam Stephens to talk about a stacked show, featuring a TWELVE MAN Revolution Tag match, and carnage was inevitable in this one!
Leon Slater defended the Undisputed British Cruiserweight Championship against Jordon Breaks, and there was a few big surprises in this one.
International talent had a spotlight as well against two of RevPro's best, as Stephen Wolf took on Connor Mills, and Royce...
2024-03-051h 00
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast LiveJournal Series 2 Episode 5: Clearing The Notebooks! ft. FIVE Reviews!On the final MXL Live Journal of a very busy February, Iwan and Dave clear out the notebooks before the start of LITERAL MARCH MADNESS! as they bring you a staggering FIVE reviews!
First up is Dave taking a page out of Iwan's playbook the month before with his own return to PROGRESS after nearly a year! He deep-dive discusses Chapter 163: Twisted Metal, which featured a war of a Cage Match between PROGRESS World Champion Spike Trivet, and the last hope for the PROGRESS Ultras to end the Vulture's Reign of Terror, Kid Lykos. Plus, Dave gives his...
2024-02-272h 07
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast LiveJournal Series 2 Episode 4: Greatest Ever Match on BRITISH SOIL? (RevPro High Stakes 2024 Review)On this edition of the MXL Live Journal, Iwan and Dave talk about RevPro's High Stakes 2024 show from Crystal Palace, featuring Undisputed British Heavyweight Champion Michael Oku defending against the AEW bound Will Ospreay, in his RevPro farewell.
And not to bury the lead, this was a bona fide Match of the Year Candidate, and possibly the greatest live match BOTH of the lads have seen live!
But don't fear, that epic main event isn't the only thing on the docket... the lads go through the entire show, review where RevPro is on the scene...
2024-02-221h 48
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL Interviews... Michael OkuThis is the first of a new series of MXL Interviews... and it's arguably our biggest interview to date, as Iwan is joined by the definite Champion of London, The Master of the Half-Crab, and arguably the man behind MXL's best cameo by a wrestler, Michael Oku!
They dive deep into Michael's journey over the past 18 months, leading up to the huge Undisputed British Heavyweight title match against Will Ospreay coming up at Crystal Palace, as well as their previous Encounters and his RevPro run since then.
They also talk his participation in this year's...
2024-02-131h 57
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast LiveJournal Series 2 Episode 3: Iron Claws, Driving Games, and A Shitload of Wenzels... (The Iron Claw, EVE & Ignite Reviews)This time on the Live Journal, Iwan and Dave review a hell of a lot of what happened in the span of a week:
First up, the lads talk about their trips to the cinema to watch The Iron Claw, as they talk a generally really good film with a great performance from Zac Efron, a terrible Ric Flair, and how good the music is amongst more.
NB: It's a film review of a current release, so here's the spoiler alert advisory, if you're yet to watch it, skip to the next timestamp.
Next, they then...
2024-02-091h 58
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast LiveJournal Series 2 Episode 2: Hell Freezes Over, And The Carnival Is Over... (PROGRESS & Wrestle Carnival Reviews)On this Episode of the Live Journal: Iwan and Dave catch up after a busy week to review some Live BritWres for the first time in about a thousand years (well, three weeks, but we're fond of hyperbole here at MXL...)
First up, a true "Hell Froze Over" Moment in BritWres history, as Iwan talks his HUGE return to the Electric Ballroom to see PROGRESS for the first time in nearly 18 months! Iwan talks about the return of GYV to a PROGRESS ring, the debut of Mustafa Ali, plus several other aspects of the show that were...
2024-02-071h 12
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL Classics - WWE Royal Rumble 2004In a start to a brand new series on the MXL SwapCast Network, Iwan is joined by Friend of the Show, Ashleigh Clements, and they go back in time 20 years, to review the 2004 Royal Rumble.
The lads give a deep dive to the entire show, which featured among other things:
an increddibly short undercard
A weird Eddie Guerrero performance just weeks away from his crowning moment in the WWE,
Bob Holly being a Pretend Hard Man
A fantastic, bloody performance from Shawn Michaels
Plus an Angle-Heavy Rumble Match, with an Elephant in the Room regarding the...
2024-01-281h 03
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast LiveJournal Series 2 Episode 1: Podcasters... READY! (EVE Multiverse Rumble & RevPro Live in London 81 Reviews)Program Note: This year, any reviews we do both on the ground or in the StreamYard Theatre will now be under the "Live Journal" banner, mainly because we'll be doing more "Bonus Editions" of the podcast that will definitely cover other topics, and feel like genuine "Bonus Content", but stay tuned for that, listeners.
The first podcast of the year from MXL, and Iwan and Dave present the first Live Journal of 2024 from the StreamYard Theatre! (see program note....)
On tap, a busy first week of Graps for 2024 for the lads:
First off, EVE...
2024-01-141h 47
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Special: THE 2023 MXL AWARDS!WELCOME TO THE 2023 MXL AWARDS!
That time of the year has arrived where we at MXL wrap up the Year of our Lord 2023, and give out awards and whatnot...
So join Iwan and Dave as they, along with Mr. Shitwolf himself, Liam Stephens, to talk about the Best and Worst of the year!
What wrestlers, matches and shows thrilled or disgusted the panel, (and a couple of write-in voters too) over the last 12 months? Find out as twenty awards are discussed, with some consensus picks prevalent, and others that certainly split the table...
2023-12-311h 52
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Bonus Edition: Live From The MXL Christmas Party! (PURPOSE, RevPro & Riot Cabaret Reviews)IT'S (almost) CHRIIIIIIIIISTMAS!
Join MXL in their Chsitmas Do, as Iwan and Dave are joined by Liam Stephens and Young Billy, with THREE huge London based reviews om this festive edition of MxL!
First, PURPOSE Wrestling "Radioactive", as the Merton Arts Space in Wimbledon saw the year closer for PURPOSE, featuring a brilliant contest as Michael Oku defended the PURPOSE Wrestling title against Safire Reed, plus an outstanding supporting card!
Next, Revolution Pro Wrestling closed their account of big shows in 2023 with Uprising at the Crystal Palace Sports Centre, featuring Michael Oku defending the Undisputed British...
2023-12-241h 38
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Bonus Edition: Merry StreamYard Everyone! (RevPro Live in London 80 Review + More...)Iwan and Dave return to the StreamYard Theatre and another loaded podcast lies ahead!
On this edition of MXL, the main feature sees the lads talk about RevPro's final trip to the 229 of 2023, and there's a LOT to unpack.
Bonus Match Bangers on the day, such as Michael Oku & Cameron Khai vs Trew and Lacey to JJ Gale vs Sha Samuels,
How the Great British Tag League finished up the block matches, with Greedy Souls vs Sunshine Machine, Subculture vs CPF and Lykos Gym vs... Anthony Ogogo, solo! Plus a chat about how this year's league...
2023-12-071h 55
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast - Series 2, Episode 9: "Wrapped Up And Ready For Christmas..."After a Long Ass Time, the Main Stage is Back!
Iwan and Dave helm the Good (if a little knackered) Ship Main Stage, and announce a few changes to this flagship programme of the MXL SwapCast Network starting in January, so tune in for that.
Plus, since it's now December by the time this is released, the lads get into Festive Chat, including hot beverages of the season, and there's a few spicy takes in this section alone!
Next, the WWE and AEW had pay-per-views/PLE's/whatever in the month of November, so...
2023-12-011h 46
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Bonus Edition: Ignite "Curtain Call II" ReviewIwan and Dave sit down at the StreamYard Theatre to chat about Ignite Wrestling Pro's year closing show, "Curtain Call II", and the fans at 96 Shenley Road saw arguably one of the best cards to take place in that very building.
We saw the rematch between Corey McRae and Gene Munny for the Ignite Wrestling Pro Title, where Gene put EVERYTHING on the line, from his own Gene Munny Championship of Gene Munny, to his Ignite Career!
Also on deck was the Ignite debut of Nina Samuels, and the Star of the Show took on the ever popular...
2023-11-161h 06
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Bonus Edition: Wrestle Carnival "Survival of the Fittest" ReviewDave flies solo to report on Wrestle Carnival's final show of 2023, "Survival of the Fittest", at the home of IMPACT Wrestling in the Midlands, the HMV Empire in Coventry.
Featuring:
The Survival of the Fittest Tournament: 9 men vie for the #1 contendership to the Wrestle Carnival Championship, and Dave gives his thoughts on the tourney, including standout performances from Alexander Roth, Myles Kayman and Jack Bandicoot among other interesting happenings!
Only two women's matches, which seems light for a Wrestle Carnival card, but they were... ace. First, Jetta defended the Queen of the Carnival Championship against Ivy...
2023-11-0729 min
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Bonus Edition: MXL But SCARY! (Riot Cabaret, UKPW & WrestleForce Reviews)In this Spooky Edition of MXL, Count Mack-Ula and Living Dead Lovell talk about THREE distinctly Halloween themed shows they've attended in the last week.
First, our main review covers Riot Cabaret's "Monster Smash" show at the Clapham Grand, with the crowning of a new Riot Cabaret World Champion, plus a mix of good and bad matches on the show, and where the lads are with the promotion itself leading into the end of the year.
Next, they discuss their solo trips this past Saturday. First, Iwan head to Falconwood for UKPW's third annual Tables...
2023-10-311h 51
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Bonus Edition: RevPro British J Cup 2023 Review!On this edition of the show, Iwan and Dave review the 6th Annual British J Cup with talk about the entire show with Leon Slater's Big win, Three excellent matches in Kanji vs Alex Windsor, RKJ vs Luke Jacobs, and Michael Oku vs Gabe Kidd; plus talk about Alex Zayne (Not that one) and Mascara Dorada as Imports.
All this plus Kings Cross travel woes, talk about RevPro's big show in Crystal Palace, Balls of Steel and more!
Recorded at the StreamYard Theatre on the evening of Sunday October 22nd 2023.
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2023-10-231h 31
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Bonus Edition: NJPW Royal Quest III & NOVA Hollywood Hills & Suburban Thrills ReviewsIwan and Dave are joined by Liam Stephens and Andrew Carberry as not one, but TWO shows are reviewed!
First, the lads discuss the third edition of New Japan Pro Wrestling's Royal Quest events, discussing a two-match show at the Copper Box Arena with an undercard which feels very New Japan in its layout. That being said, Will Ospreay vs Zack Sabre Jr, and Shingo Takagi vs Tomohiro Ishii were matches worth the price of admission alone, and these two feature bouts get a reviewing!
The panel then talk about NOVA's second and final show...
2023-10-211h 56
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Bonus Edition: Live At The StreamYard II - Not A Bloody Sequel! (Purpose: Everything Patterned & EVE SHE-1 '92 Edition Reviews)Iwan and Dave are Live at the StreamYard once again on Friday the 13th, and good news: neither of them were brutally murdered by Jason Voorhees!
Iwan talks his experience seeing Busted Live at the 02 Arena, and a review of BECKHAM on Netlfix; before going into the Live Shows they've attended recently.
First up, Iwan talks through Roy Johnson's Everything Patterned (Powered by Purpose) with talk about great heels, up and coming stars on the scene, and how these Powered by Purpose shows help great causes (this one raised money for MIND, which one could...
2023-10-141h 58
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Bonus Edition: Live At The StreamYard... (Wrestival Friday & RevPro London 78 Reviews)Iwan and Dave use StreamYard for the first time in MXL history, and it's not shit...
Seriously, the lads talk about three shows - their trip to the Pleasance in Islington on Wrestival Friday is talked about, featuring Chippy on the Corner. Roy Johnson's Everything Patterned and Head Drop Presents: The Jerry Bakewell Variety Show are on the agenda, featuring British Rules Matches, a five-minute sprint, a match where the loser gets PIED IN THE FACE, and much more over the course of both shows.
Then on Sunday, RevPro Live in London 78 from the world f...
2023-10-051h 54
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast - Series 2, Episode 8: "#TechGremlins""My Wi-Fi just shat the bed..."
NB: This is a bigger shitshow than normal.
Welcome to the August Main Stage, as Dave and Iwan, alongside Ashleigh Clements and Liam Stephens, power through the month in brief.
Ashleigh's mic underachieves then overachieves, while Dave had a major outage with his Wi-Fi, and the ensuing IT chaos may have chopped off parts of the audio...
But never fear, we do give our thoughts on footy, films and telly, plus some wrestling.
We talk about the untimely passings of both Terry Funk and...
2023-09-291h 47
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Bonus Edition: Dave Clears The Notebook (EVE #111 and Colosseum Review)Dave flies solo with two show reviews in one here, as he talks about EVE's final show at the Yard Theatre for 2023, and Colosseum's last event of the year from Stanley Arts in Norwood Junction.
First, he reviews last Wednesday's EVE 111: Riot at the Yard - Windsor vs Samuels, which was headlined by Alex Windsor vs Nina Samuels in a first time singles meeting... and the stonewall highlight of a tumultuous show, whether due to (depending on who you talk to) booking, match quality, travel chaos or just plain shite weather. The go-home show before SHE-1 in October h...
2023-09-2734 min
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Bonus Edition - Choco Night Graps!In a bit of Bonus Audio to end our #AllIn weekend coverage, Dave is joined by friend of the show Dylan Shah to talk about MDRN NMD's latest edition of Tuesday Night Graps, this time in collaboration with ChocoPro, from the world famous Bread Shed in Manchester.
Dylan gives his live thoughts on the show whilst Dave provides thoughts from watching the live stream, and the lads shoot the breeze about the talents from both promotions, the no ring concept of ChocoPro, plus one of the more memorable show half-times for Dylan in recent memory...
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2023-09-081h 27
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Special - All In Weekend Preview!Less than a week before All In Weekend, and Iwan Mackenzie and Liam Stephens are on location in Greenwich to preview the shows ahoy on All In Weekend, including the spectacular at Wembley Stadium itself.
The lads look at the up to date cards, travel information for each venue, as well as thoughts on the shows they're attending, as well as on other things.
Then Dave jumps on in post-production to give his thoughts on the weekend, which owing to how the podcast is recorded, includes LITERAL BREAKING NEWS!
Recorded at the Admiral...
2023-08-201h 18
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Special: Shingo vs. OspreayWe're always game to trying something new here on the MXL Swapcast Network, and in this new show concept, Iwan Mackenzie sits down with MXL contributor and New Japan fan Adam Lewis.
The two join together to talk about the rivalry and series of matches in New Japan Pro Wrestling between Will Ospreay and Shingo Takagi, ahead of their highly anticipated match at the Copper Box Arena for RevPro's 11th Year Anniversary.
Iwan and Adam review all five matches in detail, giving their highlights, lowlights and hot takes, plus they chat about the Golden Era...
2023-08-171h 34
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast - Series 2, Episode 7: "You Feeding The Cat Again?""Just the Concept of Films & Music..."
The title and quotes may be nonsensical, but it's the same old Main Stage!
The July Main Stage is here, and Dave and Iwan are here alongside Ashleigh Clements and Liam Stephens, and the lads discuss a fair bit despite everyone (Iwan especially) running on fumes - it's been a bsy week in the MXL Sphere...
We start in the present with some footy talk to discuss the start of the season and the Women's World Cup, talk some films and music (well, the Concept of both, ap...
2023-08-152h 39
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Bonus Edition: An Interview with Riot Cabaret's James LawrenceOur triumvirate of interviews heading into All In Weekend concludes with Iwan chatting with Riot Cabaret co-promoter, James Lawrence.
Riot Cabaret's residency at the famous Clapham Grand, its dynamic product that caters to die-hard and casual wrestling fans alike, and its stacked talent roster have seen the promotion become a sensation in the London wrestling scene since it held its first show in June 2022.
Riot Cabaret kicks off All In weekend with "All Singing, All Dancing" on Friday 25th August, and a huge card with two championship bouts has already been announced. Iwan and James...
2023-08-141h 09
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL Live Journal: EVE #109 "These Barbies Kick Ass!" ReviewFor the first time in MXL history, Dave flies solo on a Live Journal (to be fair, Limp Bizkit is a draw!) as he reviews the go-home EVE show at the Yard Theatre before their double header on All In Saturday in collaboration with ChocoPro.
In recent times, EVE has just had the dirt worst luck. The hashtag #PlansChange is now a trope on their Discord server, and some may even call them cursed, and this show was no exception - with three prominent wrestlers originally scheduled unable to compete by showtime, including one who got injured...
2023-08-1429 min
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Bonus Edition: An Interview with Andy QuildanOn this edition of MXL, we may very well have surpassed our own expectations!
Iwan is joined by arguably the pre-eminent promoter in British Wrestling today, as he is joined by Revolution Pro Wresting's Andy Quildan.
RevPro's 11th Anniversary Show is just a couple of weeks away, and eminates from the Copper Box Arena, taking place 11 years to the day since their debut event in Sittingbourne. The show, main evented by Will Ospreay vs. Shingo Takagi in an on-paper Match of the Year candidate, has become a can't miss port-of-call for BritWres followers on All...
2023-08-121h 12
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Bonus Edition: An Interview with Alex GilbertSomething rather special from MXL here, as Iwan (along with Dave & Liam, who are in the room on the record...) sits down and chats with UKPW promoter, wrestler, commentator, ring announcer and general jack of all trades - Alex Gilbert, also known as Dow Jones.
UKPW are part of the huge All In weekend with their show "Tag, You're It!" from the Falconwood Community Centre on the afternoon of Saturday 26th August, where they present a four-team tournament to crown new UKPW Tag Team Champions. Also taking place are two huge superfights in UKPW Champion Alexander Roth...
2023-08-101h 48
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Bonus Edition: Ignite Wrestling Pro "Buckle Up" ReviewOn this bonus edition of MXL, Iwan and Dave join forces with the prospective Kid Lykos III, Liam Stephens, as they discuss their latest trip to 96 Shenley Road, as Ignite Wrestling Pro collaborated with the Hitting The Turnbuckle Podcast to present "Buckle Up", and the lads talk about one of the strongest cards seen in Borehamwood to date!
Ignite Wrestling Pro Champion Corey McRae would face his toughest test to date, as not one but two challengers stepped up, with the ever popular Smashing Mike, and the new RevPro Undisputed British Cruiserweight Champion Connor Mills hoping to take the co...
2023-07-271h 17
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Bonus Edition: An Interview with CJ Carter!In a first for MXL, Iwan hosts an interview with the promoter and General Manager of Ignite Wrestling Pro, CJ Carter, on the road to the promotion's biggest show to date, the sold out "Buckle Up" event held at 96 Shenley Road in Borehamwood this coming Sunday.
Iwan and CJ preview the six-match card for Buckle Up, which sees Ignite collaborate with the Hitting The Turnbuckle Podcast in order to produce a true superhow for a promotion with its local fanbase at its heart.
The card features the Ignite debuts of both of RevPro's newly crowned...
2023-07-211h 18
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast - Series 2, Episode 6: "Your White, Puffy, Lex Luger Shirt...""Do you remember me? No!"
Welcome to the Main Stage - a podcast that definitely enjoys the smell of its own farts too much...
It's time for the June Main Stage, and Dave and Iwan are here alongside Ashleigh Clements and the debuting Adam Lewis (he definitely passed the audition with flying colours!) to talk a load of shit, and maybe some wrestling too.
To start, the lads talk miscellaneous bollocks such as snack preference at the cinema, how F1 is shit, the England Under 21's winning the Euros, and Glastonbury among other th...
2023-07-132h 29
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Bonus Edition: RevPro "Epic Encounters 2023" ReviewIwan and Dave are joined by regular MXL panellist and social media king Ashleigh Clements, and the podcast's favourite Shitwolf, Liam Stephens, to review Revolution Pro Wrestling's latest soujourn to York Hall, Bethnal Green, and there was a few EPIC ENCOUNTERS ahoy! (see what we did there...)
The lads shoot the shit about a stacked show:
In the main event, could Michael Oku end the reign of terror of the Champion of the British, Great-O-Khan, and finally get his crowning moment in RevPro? We find out and give this important bout the deep dive!
Two match o...
2023-07-122h 51
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Bonus Edition: Crossing The Half Year Part 2: Riot Cabaret, EVE & RevProTime to clear out the notebooks once again!
Iwan and Dave review not one, not two, but THREE shows to tail off the half year and begin the back end of 2023 on a high note. And between the shows, a grand total of six panellists join us in varying degrees and in varying locations!
First off, Riot Cabaret's collaboration with ATTACK! Pro Wrestling, Friends Stand United, is reviewed, including a potential Worst Match of 2023 candidate, a main event that is one of the best matches seen in the Clapham Grand, and much more!
Next, Iwan reviews t...
2023-07-072h 02
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Bonus Edition: Crossing The Half Year Part 1: Fist ClubOf all the episodes we've recorded, this one's a doozy!
Iwan is joined by a live audience as he reviews the latest Fist Club show, atop the LONDON EYE of all places!
Join Iwan, Liam and Our Leighton as they talk about a fun show, featuring an unexpected Match of the Month candidate for Iwan, the retro feel of Bethnal Green Working Men's Club, Big Dick Energy, Attitude Era-style chaos, and CHAPS & BUTT STUFF, among a lot of other talking topics.
Recorded on the London Eye on the afternoon of Sunday July 2nd 2023.
2023-07-0713 min
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Bonus Edition: A Foursome of Graps! (TNT, CATCH and Lost Souls Wrestling)Iwan clears out his notebook once again, and joins forces with regular MXL Main Stage panellist, Dylan Shah, to discuss, among other things, a weekender up north!
First up, both Iwan and Dylan talk about TNT Extreme Wrestling's double header in Liverpool's Hangar 34 this past Saturday. The afternoon's IGNition show, "High Voltage" gets the review treatment, followed by the evening's "Going Off Big Time" show. Find out the highlights and lowlights of both shows, and the happenings of the whole day itself.
Next, Dylan was in attendance at CATCH Pro Wrestling's return show, "Renaissance", at the world famous...
2023-06-232h 37
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast - Series 2, Episode 5: "Super Shitwolf Style 16""...That's when I started the chant of "THAT'S A CAR! THAT'S A CAR!"
Iwan's away on assignment and the Main Stage returns to utter chaos.
May's Main Stage is finally here, and Dave is joined by Ashleigh Clements for a couple of hours of breeze shooting.
The lads focus on their May in live shows (of which there were a lot), and Ashleigh talks about his trips to APEX and Carnival, while Dave recaps the litany of differing shows he went to in May.
Then the focus shifts to Super Strong S...
2023-06-203h 25
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Bonus Edition: Iwan's PRIDEful Notebook (PURPOSE Rainbows and Hand Grenades & Fist Club BYOB Brighton)Iwan flies solo this time round, and shoots the breeze about not one, but TWO shows!
And as the month of June is Pride Month, it's perhaps appropriate that two events showcasing LGBTQ+ talent are what's been discussed.
Iwan starts out with PURPOSE Wrestling's "Rainbows and Hand Grenades" show this past Friday in Wimbledon - a non-canon show from the PURPOSE team, this was a great forum for some amazing LGBTQ+ wrestlers, and all for an amazing cause - the proceeds of the show would go to akt, which take our word for it, is...
2023-06-1431 min
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Bonus Edition: RevPro "Live in London 74" ReviewA new month, and Iwan and Dave talk about the best way to start said month - Revolution Pro Wrestling's 74th Live in London show - and a strong bill came to the 229 this past Sunday:
"El Capitane" Leyton Buzzard would battle Michael Oku in the main event - fireworks were expected, and these two delivered the goods!!
The Greedy Souls have dominated the Tag Team division as champions in recent months, and they hoped to turn away another challenge, defending the Undisputed British Tag Team Titles against the team of Sha Samuels and Levi Muir.
Newest member...
2023-06-081h 09
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Bonus Edition: wXw "We Love Wrestling 46: London" ReviewFor the first time in MXL history, Iwan and Dave go truly EuroGraps, as wXw, German wrestling's most established promotion, made its long awaited return to the UK after four and a half years, with a huge bill to boot:
wXw Unified World Wrestling Champion Shigehiro Irie would defend the title against MXL favourite Luke Jacobs in the hardest main event perhaps ever to occur in the Tufnell Park Dome!
Shotgun Champion Laurance Roman defended his title against "Robo Ginger" Gary Jay,
In women's action, two of the UK's best had a showcase as Charlie Morgan squared off...
2023-05-2957 min
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL Live Journal: Pro Wrestling NOVA "Sabotage"A new all-women's promotion in the Londinium? OF COURSE, the MXL team is there to review their first show!
Iwan and Dave, along with a host of associates, went to the debut show from Pro Wrestling NOVA, Sabotage, at the New Cross Inn, and here's their thoughts in a podcastable medium.
Joined by Our Leighton, Liam Stephens, and former MXL Series 1 guest Dan Oakden, the lads discuss a solid five-match card from NOVA:
Main eventing the show was a first-class clash between Safire Reed and Millie McKenzie - a possible MOTY contender? We definitely...
2023-05-1444 min
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Bonus Edition: RevPro "Live in London 73" ReviewIwan and Dave shoot the breeze about the May edition of Revolution Pro Wrestling's monthly residence at the 229 in London, and this six-match bill proved to be one of the strongest RevPro cards taking place in this particular venue this year.
The main event was a battle of hard lads, as Gabriel Kidd would square off against Luke Jacobs. This was a match that was a draw for both lads, and it gets the review treatment.
RevPro's women's division was represented by former Southside Women's Champion Dani Luna, as she took on the debuting Maiden...
2023-05-1033 min
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Bonus Edition: EVE "Lucky 13 - All Hail The Queens" Weekender!*NB: Due to technical issues, our original recording of this review shat the bed, so this is our second punt at doing this. Sh!t does indeed, happen...*
In May 2010, a new promotion called Pro Wrestling EVE held its first show in Sudbury, Suffolk. Over the past 13 years, it has become a vanguard in European women's wrestling, showcasing some of the greatest talents the globe has ever seen in the process.
On this bonus edition of MXL, Iwan and Dave sit down to talk about Lucky 13: All Hail the Queens, this year's birthday double from...
2023-05-101h 21
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast - Series 2, Episode 4: "Sheila Morgan""...on behalf of everyone listening here... SWEET... BUTTERY... JESUS!"
Are YOU All In on MXL?
Iwan makes his triumphant return to the territory after his Live Journal excursion, and joins Dave for April's Main Stage!
The top story this month - AEW's All In show at Wembley Stadium in August saw bumper numbers in the pre-sale, and Iwan and Dave talk about their anticipation for the show, plus they chat about a LOT of shows happening in its orbit over the weekend.
April in Graps is recapped, as the MXL team h...
2023-05-052h 54
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Bonus Edition: Lucha Britannia Returns!After a three year absence from the scene, and two years after its iconic home closed, Lucha Britannia is back!
Iwan takes the throne and talks about their return show this past Thursday, the topics discussed are:
Lucha, Shoreditch, Pizza, in No Particular Order.
NB: Iwan was a wally and forgot to record at the time, so apologies for any lack of depth or content in this edition.
Recorded on Jerry Bakewell's Throne, Grove Park, on Sunday April 30th 2023.
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MxL: FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM / RSS / LINKTREE /IWAN: INSTAGRAM @I...
2023-05-0112 min
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Bonus Edition: PROGRESS Wrestling "Chapter 151: Heavy Metal""It certainly struck a chord with people more important than me; those PROGRESS fans..."
Dave chairs this deep-dive into MXL's first look at a Chapter show from PROGRESS Wrestling, joined by Ashleigh Clements and Mark Roffey.
The final Electric Ballroom card before Super Strong Style 16 saw PROGRESS pull a huge, historic rabbit from their hat for the main event, as PROGRESS Men's World Champion Spike Trivet would defend his title against arch-rival Cara Noir... in the first Steel Cage Match in the company's 11-year history.
We also talk about a loaded supporting card...
2023-04-252h 19
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Bonus Edition: NORTH Wrestling "NCL Cup 2023"Whey Aye Man!
MXL goes a bit Geordie on this Bonus edition, as Iwan takes the chair, and is joined by Lack of Sleep Enjoyer Mark Roffey, as they take a look for the first time on the podcast at NORTH Wrestling, the current leader in North East-based BritGraps.
And yes, BOTH Iwan and Mark braved the near 14-hour round trip on the old Megabus gimmick to go all the way to Newcastle to experience the inaugural NCL Cup event live and in living colour!
The lads talk about the eight-person NCL Cup...
2023-04-131h 45
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Bonus Edition - EVE "That's No Moonsault!"Dave sits down with MXL's new EVEthusiast, Mark Roffey to once again talk about EVE, and their debut at the Dome in Tufnell Park, "That's No Moonsault!".
The show was main evented by a Three Stages of Hell Match for the EVE Tag Team Championship, a battle that was arguably between the old guard and new school of EVE's Tag Team division, between reigning champions, Laura Di Matteo and Rayne Leverkusen, and the Uprising's Rhia O'Reilly and Skye Smitson.
Other matches on the bill pitted former EVE Champion Emersyn Jayne against the next contender to...
2023-04-121h 20
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast - Series 2, Episode 3: "Keeping it Light...""We Got A Run-In! We Got A Run-In!"
We got to Episode 3 of Series 2. Shit's getting real folks!
Iwan is again absent this month, owing to Arsenal reasons, so Dave chairs the Main Stage again.
We have roving reporter Mark Roffey at a gig, which contributed to some sound issues while he was on (he sends his apologies), and Ashleigh Clements at home, and a mid-show run-in from the debuting Andrew Carberry, so this is certainly a chaotic episode this month.
Also, owing to the rather angry review of the Revolution R...
2023-03-302h 05
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #SwapCast Bonus Edition - RevPro Revolution Rumble 2023 Review!Off the heels of RevPro's first event at the world-famous York Hall of 2023, Dave and Iwan (who'd miss his own sodding funeral and does a RUN-IN at 17:50), along with panelists Ashleigh Clements, Liam Stephens, and Mark Roffey, go deep-dive on the happenings of last Sunday's show.
Main evented by the 30-man Revolution Rumble, a staple of RevPro's Portsmouth shows makes its debut in Bethnal Green, with the winner getting their very own "Epic Encounter" later in the year.
Supporting the Rumble were two title matches, and one of interest to the panel was Southside Women's Champion, Dani Luna...
2023-03-283h 22
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #SwapCast Bonus Edition - RevPro Around The Horn...Iwan chairs this bonus edition of the Swapcast, as he is joined by panelists Ashleigh Clements and Mark Roffey to discuss recent goings-on in Revolution Pro Wrestling.
On the docket for this episode:
We begin with the panel's current fandom of RevPro, discussing the positives and negatives of the current product.
Next, RevPro Raw Deal in Stevenage is reviewed, as Ashleigh was in attendance and gives his thoughts,
Then the lads talk about the recent shows in Sheffield and St. Neots, which Iwan and Mark saw on demand,
And finally, RevPro's next York Hall event, Revolution...
2023-03-221h 29
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Bonus Edition: EVE's #IWD2023 Double HeaderOn this bonus edition of MXL, Dave sits down with regular panelist Mark Roffey to go a bit deep dive into two stand-out shows of the early March wrestling marathon in London - EVE's doubleheader celebrating International Women's Day.
We start with a look at the 2023 installment of EVE's Women Behaving Badly events, headlined by EVE Champion Miyu Yamashita defending against Lizzy Evo, the debuting Miyuki Takase taking on Alexxis Falcon, and the UK debut of the Queens of Kanpai (Session Moth Martina and Natsu Sumire) as they faced the Royal Aces. That and a stacked undercard...
2023-03-162h 30
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Bonus Edition - RevPro Live in London 71 ReviewBack to the old SkypeCaff as Dave is joined by a fully functioning Iwan, along with panelists Liam Stephens and Mark Roffey, to go deep dive into Revolution Pro Wrestling's monthly visit to the 229 in Great Portland Street, London.
On the docket: a smorgasbord of great wrestling, main evented by an epic eight-man tag team match, as Gabriel Kidd, Leon Slater, Luke Jacobs, and Ricky Knight Jr. took on Cameron Khai, Michael Oku, Undisputed Cruiserweight Champion: Robbie X, and Zak Knight in a bit of a chaotic war!
Also in the bill was an Undisputed B...
2023-03-072h 14
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast - Series 2, Episode 2: "Awaydays, Long Intervals and Attempted Balcony Murder...""There was ZERO Margin for Error There..."
Welcome to the Main Stage of the MXL Swapcast Network once again!
Due to some unknown "Brumvirus" (we think), Iwan is absent this month, so it's up to Dave to chair this month's Swappy, and joined by the hat-trick of guests from episode one, Ashleigh Clements, Dylan Shah and Mark Roffey, strap in for some really in-depth conversation, and some pretty nifty recaps, on the last month in the graps, plus a LOT of, plus the first week of March gets a little preview!
(Plus, owing t...
2023-03-013h 12
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Presents: The 2022 GRAPPIE AWARDS!"Shit Zak Dingle's Revenge..."
In 2019, a group of silly sausages decided to give the world of wrestling awards. And it was all the lols.
In 2022, the same group of sausages decided to give this awards gimmick another try. And here are the results!
Kieron "Lucky" Smith, also known as Shit Zak Dingle, joins Dave and a host of panelists (*note: Iwan was "fashionably late" on day of recording...) to announce fifty-four awards. Some of the Best, some of the Blurst, and many in between.
Some results were unanimous, some were split, a...
2023-02-231h 34
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast Bonus Edition - UKPW Blizzard Brawl II ReviewIn a change of pace from the Live Journals we've been doing at MXL, Iwan and Dave sit down in the SkypeCaff to go a little more deep dive on the show we're talking about here - UKPW's second Blizzard Brawl event taking place in Falconwood on Saturday February 18th 2023.
We get the analysis of a loaded card, from the main event "South East Derby" for the UKPW Inter-Regional Championship between defending champion Safire Reed and former longest reigning champion Danny Black, to Women's Champion Kira Chimera defending her belt against the inaugural holder of the title, E...
2023-02-191h 37
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMXL #Swapcast - Series 2, Episode 1: Peter Kay, Adam Bomb, Mr Blobby and the Red Rooster (Not A "Walk Into A Bar" Joke...)DO YOU REMEMBER US?
THIS IS NOT A DRILL, The MXL SwapCast is back!
After a two and a half year break, Iwan and Dave, with a panel of esteemed associates, come out of podcasting retirement to discuss our January in Graps, review the first week of February at the Graps, and much more to boot.
On the panel for the series premiere are:
Ashleigh Clements, a former contributor to the old Graps and Claps Southern Branch podcast who's also pretty nifty on the Graps-related Grams,
Dylan Shah, a veteran fan of the Bri...
2023-02-102h 59
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMack x Lovell #Swapcast #16, Part 2: The Prettiest Flowers Always Get Picked First...NB: Super heavy content ahead.
Just when the wrestling landscape couldn't get any more dreary, it sure did last week.
Iwan and Dave are guestless on an edition of the Swapcast for the first time in a while.
And this second part of Episode 16 of the Swapcast comes off the heels of the tragic passing of Hana Kimura at the age of just 22 on May 23rd. Our hosts, not so much as podcasters, more in the position as wrestling fans heartbroken at the loss of one of their favourite wrestlers, discuss the tragic n...
2020-05-302h 29
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMack x Lovell #Swapcast #16, Part 1: It Feels Horrible To Call This The Top Story...NB: Heavy content ahead.
Iwan and Dave are joined by Liam Stephens on the first of a two-part episode of the Swapcast (all will be evident as to why this is a two-parter in, well, part two...), and it's a tough week in the annals of wrestling, with a very high profile death, another death that almost slipped under the radar but didn't thanks to Iwan, two retirements of wrestlers who made fans of both Iwan and Dave in the past, not to mention a brief chat about the legacy of the late great Owen Hart, nearly 21 y...
2020-05-292h 40
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMack x Lovell #Swapcast #15: ...It's Clear He Pissed In Vince's Hand Sanitiser...Yep, a day early for this week's dose of #Swapcast action, you lucky people! Truth is, we're bloody knackered and need a rest, lol...
Your co-hosts Iwan Mackenzie and Dave Lovell are joined by Liam Stephens (actually described as "haemorrhoids that administer their own Preparation H") and Captain Markout himself, Adam Dean, and the lads discuss the news, climbing the corporate ladder, plus the debut of a new segment (and maybe a spin-off pod in the making) as the lads talk about #GrapsMeets! Also we talk Dark Side of the Ring, and Christ, Herb Abrams was OFF...
2020-05-132h 35
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMack x Lovell #Swapcast #14: Up for 22 Hours! (ft. EVE WrestleQueendom DEEP DIVE~!)A MEATY MEAT of a show this week, as the lads Iwan and Dave enter the time machine and for the first time in Swapcast history, do the DEEP DIVE ON A SHOW gimmick that Your Favourite Wrestling Podcast probably does a billion times better...
Two years ago, EVE (celebrating their 10th birthday in May 2020) presented their first WrestleQueendom show at the historic York Hall.
Iwan and Dave attended this epic event, and along with "That Damn Dirty Barking Shithouse" Liam Stephens, the lads watched it back for a Swapcast Commentary the other day.
T...
2020-05-083h 45
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMack x Lovell #SwapCast Commentaries #3: RIPTIDE Black Water 2017On this edition of the Swapcast Commentaries, we go Full Rippy~!.
Iwan and Dave, ably assisted by the execrable shitlord himself, Liam Stephens, go to the South Coast as RIPTIDE Wrestling is given the Swapcast Commentary treatment.
A breezy hour and a half in duration, this is a jewel in the crown of RIPTIDE's debut year of 2017, and you can certainly see the foundations of what would turn this promotion into the true Pride of Brighton just a couple of years later.
It's also a favourite promotion of Iwan's as well, so you...
2020-05-082h 03
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMack x Lovell #SwapCast Commentaries #2: STARDOM No People GateWe've honestly been threatening to do this for ages, so here it is.
An empty Korakuen Hall is the venue for one of the more interesting events not just in the history of STARDOM, but wrestling in general.
This edition of Swapcast Commentaries sees Iwan and Dave, again joined by Liam Stephens, witnessing one of the better Empty Arena shows in the year 2020 - the new era of empty arena shows.
Even with the relatively entry-level knowledge of joshi (and by Liam's own admission, the English language) shared by the lads, this was g...
2020-05-022h 08
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMack x Lovell #SwapCast Commentaries #1: Fight Club PRO DTTI 2019 - Night TwoA new series dawns in #Swapcast land, as Iwan and Dave are joined by Liam Stephens to talk shit as they watch along a show on the old interwebs.
First off, a trip to Wolverhampton, as Night Two of 2019's Fight Club PRO's Dream Tag Team Invitational is given the watchalong treatment. Expect technical hitches, dead air and bants up the wazoo in an experience so awesome, you can just SMELL the Dark Fruits~!
- THE SHOW CAN BE FOUND HERE -
* THE CARD ON CAGEMATCH (spoilers...) *
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THE SOCIALS:
2020-04-252h 59
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMack x Lovell #Swapcast #12: The Reason I'm Still A Yeah Yeah Yeahs Fan...Iwan and Dave return to the SkypeCaff and shoot the shit about graps and other bollocks. Also present is recurring guest and top pain in the arse, Liam Stephens.
A week of birthdays, a bit of ranting, a lot of gushing, a little news and a lot of hot air. All the fun of the Swapcast!
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Cold Open
1:55:57 - Wrap-Up & Plugs
RECORDED VIA THE MEDIUM OF SKYPE: 23/04/2020.
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THE SOCIALS:
MxL: INSTAGRAM / TWITTER @MxLSwapcast / RSS
IWAN: INSTAGRAM @Iwanmack // DISCUSS LARIAT~! TWITTER @DiscussLariat / PAGE / R...
2020-04-242h 00
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMack x Lovell Swapcast #10: Ceiling Fan Mania!THE CORONAPOCALYPSE IS NIGH. Look busy.
Iwan and Dave (via the medium of Skype) are joined by a previous Swapcast guest in Barking shithouse, Liam Stephens, and the man who compered the Grappys Bonus Episode as "Shit Zak Dingle", Kieron "Lucky" Smith.
Through the miracle of the internet, the lads discuss/eviscerate the WrestleMania that no-sold COVID-19, to very mixed results. Also, the table talks about online content that they have been watching in this new era of social distancing and chill, and any other random bollocks worth flapping one's stamp-lickers about...
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2020-04-082h 09
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMack x Lovell Swapcast #9: Six Weeks, Two Hours and A Lot Of Bollocks...Iwan and Dave are back! (oh, ffs...)
This time they're joined by previous Swapcast guests Liam Stephens and Dan Oakden (other guests were not available, because we're crap, lol...) to shoot ALL THE SHIT on six weeks of the grapple game. From ResGal shows aplenty, to Iwan's German excursion for 16 Carat Gold weekend and a lot inbetween, we talk over each other like twats, but it's all par for the course on these shows - utter chaos.
Also, we talk about shit we've seen online, including Dave hilariously trying to explain STARDOM's No People Gate...
2020-03-162h 04
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMack x Lovell Swapcast - Episode #5.5: EVE SHE-1 2019 PreviewIwan and Dave are fans of EVE, everyone's favourite grrl gang graps outfit.
So, on this BONUS episode of the Swapcast, the lads take a stab at doing a preview of the third edition of the SHE-1, where a new Ace of EVE will be crowned, earning themselves a one-way ticket to headlining WrestleQueendom 3 in January.
They are also joined by Liam Stephens, a long-lapsed EVE fan by his own admission, to give an alternative viewpoint on the twelve-woman field and who he thinks will go on to win the whole tournament.
Recorded: T...
2019-11-0658 min
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMack x Lovell Swapcast - Series 1, Episode #5: "...Down With Them Racist Ladders!""This IS My Match of the Year."
Never work with small children, animals, or your mates on a podcast.
Iwan and Dave, with quite the ensemble cast of rascals, discuss a busy end of the month of October!
Dave reviews Southside's 9th Anniversary Show, their last ever show before they merge with RevPro, with a healthy dose of AEW talent, as well as PROGRESS returning to the Electric Ballroom for the first time in forever with Chapter 97: Sex Robots Will Eventually Be Capable of Murder.
Meanwhile, Iwan's Irish Odyssey took in some awesome OTT ac...
2019-11-0658 min
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMack × Lovell Swapcast - Series 1, Episode #4: "Nuts and a Banana...""A Woke Queens Friendly Podcast..."
Four episodes of the Swapcast? FOUR? That's insane...
But on this week's episode, Iwan and Dave hit the GrapsCaff in Bethnal Green and discuss a lot of stuff and things:
REVIEWS! EVE "Check Yourself" and SOUL 7 "Another Day in Paradise" get the review treatment!
NEWS! Big happenings in Japan, the WWE, AEW, and closer to home
PREVIEWS! Iwan's Irish sojourn is looked at, while Dave keeps it a bit more London.
FANTASTY BOOKING! Dave looks into booking a DEATHMATCH themed show. This could be a possible disaster...
Strap in, h...
2019-10-202h 20
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMack × Lovell Swapcast - Series 1, Episode #3: "Have Good Sex Tonight!""I AM Scottish, How Did You Know?"
A Review Special here on the Swapcast!
On this week's episode, Iwan and Dave sit down to discuss and review:
RIPTIDE's Brighton Spirit weekender
Southside "Lock, Stock and 3 Smoking Rascalz"
ATTACK! Pro "Voices of Violence"
London Lucha League "Explicit Lucha"
and Battle Pro "Gang Warfare 2"
Plus they quickly preview SOUL 7 and EVE "Check Yourself", while also discussing other topics, including Smarky Fans, SmackDown, Rain and Iwan's crazy bus journey to Battle Pro!
Consider this a speed-round edition of the Swapcast!
Recorded: Hulya's Cafe...
2019-10-131h 03
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMack x Lovell Swapcast - Series 1, Episode #2: "How Soon is Now?""Do Do Do Do... Fu-ji-mo-to!"
Great. A sequel. All downhill from here folks...
Episode 2 of the Mack x Lovell #Swapcast sees Iwan and Dave go full deep-dive on EVE's "Friday Night Riot" and "She Regrets Nothing" as well as Battle Pro Wrestling's second "After Hours" show.
Other news on the docket includes wXw's rotten luck, AEW redeeming themselves to most UK TV watchers, not to mention a brief preview of RIPTIDE's "Brighton Spirit" shows this Friday and Saturday, and Southside's "Lock Stock and 3 Smoking Rascalz" event this Sunday.
Finally, Iwan is in t...
2019-10-032h 12
The MxL SwapCast NetworkMack x Lovell Swapcast - Series 1, Episode #1: "Meal Deals""He Stabbed To DEATH... A Japanese Table!"
Welcome to the debut episode of the Swapcast!
In the debut episode of Mack x Lovell #Swapcast, Dave is joined by Iwan Mackenzie again, as they discuss and review GOOD, BEW and Kamikaze from this past weekend as well as talk about WWE Pullouts, STARDOM's 5*GP, Kishin Liger and more. plus talk about the best meal deals, the best console of all time, why young wrestlers should reduce the amount of high risks, and preview this weekend upcoming shows.
Recorded: Wetherspoons @ Victoria Station, Thursday September 26th 2019
2019-09-291h 30