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Spotlight: “Open The Jeff Gate" (AEW Dynamite, NJPW Tag League/BOSJ, Zelina Vega, TalkNShopAMania 2, Rev Pro, Flair/Steamboat, Eddie/Rey)

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 03:43:02 +0000

Benno, JP and Gareth catch up on a busy week of wrestling as they talk AEW Dynamite and New Japan’s Tag League and BOSJ tournaments, as well as highlights (and lowlights) of Talk N Shop A Mania, Impact Turning Point, Dragon Gate’s Kobe Pro Wrestling Festival and Rev Pro Epic Encounters 5.

They also talk Zelina Vega, Alex Zayne and some classic 5 Star matches with Eddie Guerrero vs Rey Mysterio from Halloween Havoc 97 and the Flair/Steamboat trilogy. All this, plus Trump, Shaq, Tokyo Joshi Pro, Dexter Fritzl and Opening the Jeff Gate!

00:15 Intro21:10 5 Star Matches - Rey vs. Eddie Guerrero, Flair vs Steamboat44:40 AEW Dynamite, AEW Games1:24:30 New Japan Tag League and BOSJ, Alex Zayne1:44:10 Zelina Vega1:54:20 Dragon Gate2:10:25 Rev Pro2:28:30 TalkNShopAMania2:34:40 Turning Point

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Spotlight: “Lex Luger for Hipsters" (AEW Full Gear Full Review, New Japan Power Struggle)

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 02:10:15 +0000

Benno, JP and Gareth are joined by Stephanie Chase for a special live recording of Spotlight as they review AEW’s Full Gear PPV from the weekend and talk highlights of New Japan Power Struggle.

They also talk Titanic, Trump, Levesque vs Jarrett, Steph’s Mum and Lex Luger for Hipsters

00:15 Intro37:05 AEW Full Gear Review2:41:35 NJPW Power StruggleWatch the Video Replay:Twitch || YouTube || Periscope

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Spotlight: “Tracy Smothers" (AEW Full Gear Preview, WALTER vs Ilja, ROH Pure Title, NJPW BOSJ, J-Cup, Power Struggle Preview)

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 03:21:25 +0000

Benno, JP and Gareth preview AEW Full Gear and New Japan Power Struggle, as well as talk the BOSJ and J-Cup Line ups, the finals of the ROH Pure Title tournament and yes, a possible 5-Star match from NXT UK!

They also talk Lockdown 2.0, Trump vs Biden, Vince Mcmahon on Netflix, and memories of Tracy Smothers.

SHOWNOTES

00:15 Intro25:18 Tracy Smothers, Vince McMahon Netflix documentary50:34 NXT UK Ilja Dragunov vs WALTER1:21:40 ROH Pure Title tournament1:36:28 AEW Full Gear Preview, Dynamite2:11:09 NJPW Power Struggle, BOSJ, J-Cup

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Grappl Roundtable: G1 Climax 30 ( w/. Alan 4L, Sarah 4L, Sarah Flann and Benno)

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 18:28:48 +0000

After a brief haitus to watch the G1, the fourth episode of the GRAPPL Roundtable is back! And, unsurprisingly, we take a deep dive into the highs and lows of the G1 tournament, the New Japan landscape and a quick roundup on the Champions Carnival and N1 Victory tournaments.

And this month we have another crackerjack panel as our roundtable not only has returning champion and Hiromu stan Sarah Flannery (@SarahFlann) been joined by her 2 Sarahs co-host Sarah4L (@SarahFourL) but also the Kensuke Sasaki to Sarah4L's Akira Hokuto, Puro expert and the nicest man in professional wrestling™ (@Alan 4L)! They join our own Grappl Spotlight host and co-host of BWE Benno (@BensonRichardE) who is making his long-awaited chancee to just eb a guest for once and settle down with a beer!

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Spotlight: “Brit Wres Is Dead (again)" (WWE Hell In A Cell, Impact Bound For Glory, AEW Dynamite, Brit Wres vs Cooling)

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 03:38:49 +0000

Benno, JP and Gareth talk a double PPV weekend with Impact's Bound For Glory and WWE's Hell In A Cell, as well as a much talked-about episode of AEW Dynamite.

They also talk Marcus Rashford vs the Tories, UFC 254, Borat and yes, Brit Wres being dead, again.

SHOWNOTES

00:15 Intro26:33 Brit Wres is Dead55:05 WWE Hell In A Cell1:37:37 Bound For Glory2:06:01 AEW Dynamite

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Spotlight: “Dangerous Twink" (New Japan G1 Climax Final Review, AEW Dynamite, Ben Carter)

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 02:47:40 +0000

Benno, JP, Gareth and Steph talk the G1 Final with a full review of the final tournament days with an eventful end to the A Block and not so eventful end to the B Block and the 35-minute final match that has split GRAPPL.

They also chat Jay White, Steph's mum's thoughts on the tournament, AEW Dynamite, Benno's run-in with Ben Carter Twitter and Dangerous Twinks?

SHOWNOTES

00:15 Intro
20:52 Ben Carter
39:35 NJPW G1 Final Review, A & B Block Finals
2:55:55 AEW Dynamite

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Spotlight: “Monty Brown" (New Japan G1 Climax Week Four, Final Weekend Preview, GCW Collective, N1 Final, AEW)

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 02:01:12 +0000

Benno, JP and Gareth talk the penultimate week of New Japan’s G1 Climax 30 and talk the highlights and lowlights of Days 11-16 as well as preview the final weekend and talk the possible scenarios coming out of the final days.

They also chat GCW’s Collective weekend with talk of Bloodsport, For The Culture, Spring Break and more highlights from the big weekender, the N1 final, and finally, Monty Brown.

SHOWNOTES

00:15 Intro
18:44 GCW Collective
1:03:08 N1 Final, AEW
1:13:48 New Japan G1 Week Four (Day 11-16)
2:38:39 Monty Brown

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Spotlight: “Gunnersaurus" (New Japan G1 Climax Week Three, NXT Takeover, AEW Dynamite, BOSJ, Tag League announcements)

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 02:43:10 +0000

Benno, JP and Gareth talk the halfway point of New Japan’s G1 Climax 30 with reviews of Days 7-10 as they continue the Jay One love-in, marvel over Tomohiro Ishii and talk his hall of fame credentials, as well as talk some surprising performances from Taichi and Yoshi Hashi, and the differences in the A and B Block at this midpoint.

They also talk NXT Takeover headlined by a well-received match on GRAPPL in Finn Balor vs. Kyle O’Reilly, last week’s AEW Dynamite, New Japan's BOSJ and Tag League announcements, and Gunnersaurus.

SHOWNOTES

00:15 Intro
30:47 NXT Takeover, AEW Dynamite
1:28:50 New Japan G1 Week Three (Day 7-10)

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Spotlight: "Khan vs Carragher" (New Japan G1 Climax Week Two, AEW, ROH, Clash Of Champions, Road Warriors)

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 03:13:31 +0000

Benno, JP and Gareth talk Week Two of New Japan’s G1 Climax 30 with reviews of Days 3-6 with two shows apiece from the A and B Block, as they talk some highly rated matches in Ishii/Ibushu and Ospreay/Shingo as well as some other highlights as well as some lowlights from the tournament so far (mainly from the B Block).

They also talk Road Warrior Animal, the ROH Pure Title, AEW, Ben Carter and WWE Clash Of Champions. Also, Khan vs Carragher.

SHOWNOTES

00:15 Intro
22:35 News, Road Warrior Animal, Joey Ryan, ROH, AEW, Clash Of Champions
1:17:15 New Japan G1 Week 2 (Day 3-6)

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Spotlight: "Dick To Go" (New Japan G1 Climax 30 Opening Weekend, G1 Pick Em’s, AEW)

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 01:52:23 +0000

It’s the most wonderful time of the year as JP, Benno, Gareth and Steph assemble to talk the opening weekend of New Japan’s G1 Climax 30 with all the action from both blocks including two memorable highly rated matches on GRAPPL in Ishii/Suzuki and Naito/Tanahashi, as well as some surprising results and upsets in the all-important G1 Pick ‘Ems.

They also talk AEW’s alleged 5 Star match, Lockdown 2, GREGGL, Iceland, GRAPPL Fantasy Football and much more. Also, Dick To Go.

SHOWNOTES

00:52 Intro
26:45 New Japan G1 Opening Weekend
2:22:35 AEW Dynamite

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Spotlight: "GRAPPL Gedo" (New Japan G1 Climax Preview, AEW Dynamite, Miro, AJPW, ROH Pure Title, Rev Pro)

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 01:21:53 +0000

JP, Benno and Gareth return to preview the New Japan G1 Tournament, talk AEW Dynamite and the debut of Miro, All Japan’s Champions Carnival, the first instalment of the ROH Pure Title Tournament and Rev Pro’s second Epic Encounters show on FITE.

Also, GRAPPL Gedo.

SHOWNOTES

00:18 Intro

22:02 New Japan G1 Preview

52:25 AEW Dynamite, Miro

1:29:20 All Japan Champions Carnival

1:40:40 ROH Pure Title Tournament

1:51:34 Rev Pro Epic Encounters 2

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Spotlight: "Maddie" (AEW All Out 2020 Review, WWE vs. Cameo, New Japan G1 Lineup rumours)

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 02:07:53 +0000

JP and Benno are joined by the returning GRAPPL Gareth to give a full review of AEW's All Out show talking the Matt Hardy concussion story, the MJF vs. Moxley main event, a disappointing FTR tag title win, Jim Ross, Mimosa Mayhem and everything in between.

They also discuss WWE's directive to wrestlers to end their deals on Cameo and Twitch, as well as this week's upcoming New Japan G1 announcements. Also, Maddie.

SHOWNOTES

00:14 Intro
28:15 WWE vs Cameo, New Japan G1
53:25 AEW All Out 2020

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Spotlight: "David Arquette" (New Japan Jingu Stadium, WWE Payback, AEW Dynamite, Arquette Documentary, Impact)

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 02:50:54 +0000

JP and Benno are joined by Stephanie Chase to talk New Japan Summer Struggle in Jingu, WWE Payback, AEW Dynamite, Brock Lesnar contract season, The Collective weekender, and Impact Wrestling.

Also, David Arquette.

SHOWNOTES

00:22 Intro
22:58 Brock Lesnar WWE Contract season, The Collective weekender
40:32 New Japan Summer Struggle in Jingu
1:17:59 WWE Payback
2:05:32 AEW Dynamite, All Out
2:26:52 You Cannot Kill David Arquette
2:47:45 Impact

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GRAPPL Roundtable: AEW (w/. Sarah Flannery, Rich Fann and Suit Williams)

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 00:32:20 +0000

Welcome to episode 3 of Grappl Roundtable and, in the run up to the All Out PPV, we thought it might be time to have a deep dive into AEW. The matches, the roster, the TV product, the business, the good and the bad of AEW so far.

Our guests this week are:

Suit Williams is the co host of Smark Sports and a contributer to Voices of Wrestling

Rich Fann is the host of the Deep Dive with Rich Fann on PWTorch and also is a co host to EastCoastCast

Sarah Flannery is one ½ of the 2 Sarahs on Voices of Wrestling and co-host of the PWG podcast Journey Through Guerilla Island

Opening Music: AEW Dynamite Theme - No More Heroes

Closing Music: Tony's Theme - The Pixies

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Spotlight: "Au Revoir Joe" (SummerSlam Weekend, NXT Takeover, AEW, GCW, Black Label Pro, Rev Pro, Joe Update)

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 01:56:20 +0000

JP and Benno go it alone to discuss SummerSlam weekend with reviews of SummerSlam itself, NXT Takeover, AEW Saturday Night Dynamite, GCW’s Weekender, Black Label Pro’s Professional Wrestling Show and Rev Pro’s first Epic Encounter show on FITE.

They also give an update on Joe’s status with the podcast going forward.

SHOWNOTES

00:05 Intro
09:48 Joe Update
20:15 SummerSlam
58:20 NXT Takeover
1:31:00 AEW Dynamite
1:56:45 Black Label Pro
2:14:00 GCW
2:27:57 Rev Pro

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Spotlight: "Thunderdome" (SummerSlam Weekend, AEW releases, Indies on WWE Network, Xavier, Impact, Bret vs Austin)

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 02:25:14 +0000

JP and Benno are joined by GRAPPL Gareth as they preview Summerslam weekend with shows from NXT, GCW, Rev Pro and more, talk AEW releasing talent and a disappointing Dynamite, Indies on the WWE Network, New Japan's KOPW fan voting, the death of Xavier, Gangrel, WrestleMania 13 and more!

Also, Thunderdome.

SHOWNOTES

00:24 Intro
33:01 WWE Thunderdome, Indies on the Network, NJPW Fan Vote, Covid issues, Xavier
1:22:50 AEW releases, Dynamite
1:52:40 NJ Strong, Impact, Bret Hart vs Steve Austin WM13
2:22:42 Summerslam Weekend, Takeover, GCW, Beyond, BLP, Rev Pro

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Spotlight: "Buddy Landel" (New Japan Strong, Wednesday Night Wars, Kamala, Rollerball Rocco, NOAH, Rev Pro return)

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 01:49:06 +0000

Benno and JP are joined by GRAPPL Gareth to talk tournament season in New Japan with the New Japan Cup USA and six-man title finals, as well as a big win in the Wednesday Wars for AEW and some breaking news with Rev Pro announcing a return to empty arena shows. They also talk the deaths of Kamala and Rollerball Rocco, Pro Wrestling NOAH, Marty Jannetty, Raw Underground and more.

Also, Buddy Landel.

SHOWNOTES
00:17 Intro
32:55 News, Raw Underground, Jannetty, Kamala, Rollerball Rocco, Rev Pro return
1:26:55 New Japan Strong, 6 Man tournament, G1 announcement
1:54:30 Wednesday Night Wars, NXT Cole vs Mcafee, AEW Dynamite
2:25:20 NOAH, Warrior Wrestling, Summerslam Watchalong, Landell vs Michaels

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Spotlight: "Jet and Wolf" (WWE Financials, XFL, The Rock, AEW Dynamite, New Japan, TalkNShopAMania, Stardom, Impact)

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 02:19:03 +0000

This week, Stephanie Chase joins JP and Benno as they talk WWE's record profits, Summerslam on a boat, The Rock buying the XFL, as well as AEW Dynamite, Zack Ryder, Suzuki vs Nagata from New Japan Summer Struggle, Stardom, Impact, Equity and more!

Also, Jet and Wolf.

SHOWNOTES
00:09 Intro

22:23 Rock buys XFL, WWE Financials, Equity response to Speaking Out, Rollerball Rocco

1:10:33 New Japan Summer Struggle, US Tournament

1:17:32 AEW Dynamite, Kingston, Ryder

1:57:20 TalkNShopAMania

2:16:42 Stardom

2:29:21 Impact Wrestling

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GRAPPL Roundtable: NJPW Fandom (w/. Sarah Flannery, Stephanie Chase and Lison)

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 12:12:12 +0000

Its the second episode of the GRAPPL Roundtable where we take a deep dive into a specific topic in wrestling and this week we look at New Japan fandom and, particularly, its appeal to women.

Sarah Flannery (@SarahFlann), Stephanie Chase (@stephaniemchase) and Lison (@LisonMA) join JP to talk about their NJPW Fandom, their thoughts on the current key characters and storylines, and why these appeal to a female audience. It was a really fun conversation on a very sticky night!

Sarah appears on the excellent PWG retro podcast Journey Through Guerilla Island as well as on the Sarah & Sarah podcast which she promises is coming back soon!

Stephanie currently writes about WWE for Digital Spy and about the wider world of pro wrestling at Sportskeeda. You can find Steph's work at stephaniechase.co.uk. Her interviews are available on YouTube

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Spotlight: "Timbersports" (AEW Dynamite, New Japan Sengoku Lord, GCW Homecoming, AJPW, Impact)

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 01:51:09 +0000

GRAPPL Gareth once again joins JP and Benno as they catch up on AEW Dynamite and talk New Japan Sengoku Lord, GCW Homecoming, All Japan, Impact Wrestling, Quildan vs Cooling, Vince McMahon buying Sunderland(?) and much more.

Also, Timbersports.

SHOWNOTES

00:20 Intro
16:22 AEW
1:09:29 New Japan
1:46:12 GCW Homecoming
2:06:57 AJPW
2:20:55 Impact
2:29:20 Quildan

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Spotlight: "Mad Frankie Fraser" (WWE Extreme Rules, Impact Slammiversary, New Japan, Will Ospreay, Joey Ryan)

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 00:27:42 +0000

With Joe away, Benno and JP are joined by GRAPPL Gareth to catch up on the last week of wrestling and talk the horror show that was Extreme Rules, Impact Slammiversary, New Japan's new direction with Dominion and the build to Sengoku Lord - as well as Will Ospreay, Joey Ryan and much more.

SHOWNOTES
00:29 Intro
16:13 Will Ospreay, Joey Ryan, Wrestling Safeguarding
1:00:32 WWE Extreme Rules
1:39:01 Impact Slammiversary
2:18:20 New Japan

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GRAPPL Roundtable: Wrestling Media (w/. Emily Pratt, Stephanie Chase and Will Cooling)

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 11:20:02 +0000

A new show to the GRAPPL Network, GRAPPL Roundtable is a panel show that takes a deep dive into a specific topic and the biggest stories in wrestling

Emily Pratt (@emilyofpratt), Stephanie Chase (@stephaniemchase) and Will Cooling (@willcooling) join JP to have a wide-ranging discussion about the Wrestling media's coverage of the Speaking Out movement, wrestling journalism as well as some bonus New Japan talk at the end. Click the links below for more information on our guests:

Emily Pratt is a freelance writer based in Los Angeles. She used to study, write about, and make theatre, and now she writes about pro wrestling. She's currently a regular contributor at FanFyte and Deadlock, and her other bylines include With Spandex on UPROXX, Orange Crush, Mind Games Magazine, FanSided WWE, and Diva Dirt. You can find her portfolio here

Stephanie Chase is a journalist, interviewer and podcaster based in London who specialises in pro wrestling. She currently writes about WWE for Digital Spy and about the wider world of pro wrestling at Sportskeeda. You can find Steph's work at stephaniechase.co.uk. Her interviews are available on YouTube

Will Cooling is The host of British Wrestling Report on @pwtorchvip, talks politics at It Could Be Said, covers Midlands Pro-Wrestling for @EandS_E. He also has an amazing picture of him with his face painted as a tiger

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Spotlight: "Iceland Steaks" (New Japan Cup, Dominion Preview, AEW Fyter Fest, WWE Covid Outbreak)

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 01:55:54 +0000

Benno, Joe and JP are joined by Digital Spy's Stephanie Chase to catch up on all the wrestling news of the last few weeks with WWE's Covid outbreak, Evolve buyout and Speaking Out releases, as well the New Japan Cup and upcoming Dominion show, AEW's first week of Fyter Fest and a quick chat about GCW's Backyard show.

Also, Iceland, Aldi, Irish Tory Sports, Haircuts, Wetherspoons, Friday, Normal People, Gordon Ramsey and all the other important stuff.

SHOWNOTES
00:30 Not Wrestling (mostly)
29:35 Wrestling (mostly)

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Spotlight: The Speaking Out Movement and Allegations in British Wrestling

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 18:05:04 +0000

Benno, Joe and JP have a wide-ranging discussion about the Speaking Out movement and allegations of systematic abuse across Brit Wres and the wider world of wrestling.

Resources:

Fan Byte - A Brief History of Creeps In Professional Wrestling
Claire Byrne - A Response to Distraction Pieces Podcast
Daily Mirror - Brave Women in Wrestling Spark Change
British Wrestling Experience - #SpeakingOut with Emma G

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GRAPPL 90's Flashback: ECW Barely Legal 1997 (featuring Martin Bushby)

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:51:05 +0000

In another special 90's flashback podcast, Benno, Joe and JP are again joined by POST Wrestling's Martin Bushby to journey back to 1997 and talk ECW's first PPV - Barely Legal 1997!

The guys talk the double main event of Taz vs Sabu and Terry Funk's ECW World Title win, as well as the rest of the card, their ECW fandom and discuss how well 1997 ECW holds up in 2020.

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Spotlight: "Facebook Mums" (New Japan returns, NXT Takeover In Your House, Donahue 1992 WWF scandals, Taue/Kawada vs Misawa/Kobashi, GCW)

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 01:22:11 +0000

Benno, Joe and JP chat the return of New Japan with both empty arena and fan attended shows being announced for June and July, talk NXT Takeover In Your House with that Adam Cole and Velveteen Dream match, and go back in time to talk Vince McMahon and Dave Meltzer on Donahue in 1992 and the 25 year anniversary of one of the greatest matches of all time with Akira Taue & Toshiaki Kawada vs. Kenta Kobashi & Mitsuharu Misawa from All Japan.

Also, Statues, Horses and Facebook Mums.

SHOWNOTES
00:15 Non Wrestling (mostly)
42:26 Wrestling (mostly)

Here is a link to some great resources to support #BlackLivesMatter

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Match Of The Month with Jamesie: February 2020 (featuring JP Houlihan)

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 02:02:31 +0000

In episode two of GRAPPL's newest podcast Match of The Month, host Jamesie is joined by GRAPPL Spotlight's JP Houlihan to chat February 2020!

The two run down their Top 5 matches of the month, as well as talk the month in wrestling as a whole and discuss your ratings on the GRAPPL App. They also discuss a classic match, with this months pick coming from PROGRESS wrestling with Matt Riddle vs Will Ospreay from 2016.

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Spotlight: "Do The Right Thing" (NXT Fight Pit, AEW Dynamite, Undertaker Last Ride, Owen Hart, Dark Side of the Ring)

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 01:14:15 +0000

Benno, Joe and JP return to talk Tyson and Gooch on AEW Dynamite, the NXT Fight Pit with WWE introducing staged crowds, the good and bad of wrestling documentaries with Owen Hart Dark Side of the Ring and Undertaker Last Ride and discuss New Japan's approach to wrestling in a pandemic.

They also talk things going on outside of wrestling with the ongoing protests in America, as well as the UK moving further out of lockdown and the return of the Premier League with no fans.

SHOWNOTES
00:30 Non Wrestling (mostly)
42:50 Wrestling (mostly)

As discussed at the start, here is a link to some great resources to support #BlackLivesMatter and sites where you can donate.

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Spotlight: "Cummings" (AEW Double Or Nothing Review, Hana Kimura and Social Media in Wrestling, Dominic Cummings)

Mon, 25 May 2020 02:46:23 +0000

In a Bank Holiday Bumper edition of the show, Benno, Joe and JP welcome back Grappl Gareth to review AEW Double Or Nothing, featuring a big Stadium Stampede main event. They also talk the untimely death of Hana Kimura, social media in wrestling and talk the Dominic Cummings story dominating the UK news cycle.

SHOWNOTES
00:30 Intro/Cummings/Nonsense
38:21 AEW Double Or Nothing
2:27:49 Hana Kimura/Social Media in wrestling

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Spotlight: "Heroes" (Progress Wrestling Financials, The Undertaker Last Ride, Cagefighter, Road Warrior Hawk, AEW, TEW 2020)

Tue, 19 May 2020 01:54:12 +0000

Benno, Joe and JP are back to talk everything in wrestling this week from Will Cooling's PW Torch column detailing Progress Wrestling's financials, The Undertaker and the first two episodes of the Last Ride documentary series, Road Warrior Hawk on Dark Side of the Ring, AEW and the last build to Double Or Nothing, Benno and JP's games on TEW 2020, Jon Moxley's Cagefighter film and more!

SHOWNOTES:
00:10 Not Wrestling
19:56 Wrestling (mostly)

Will Cooling PW Torch Column: https://pwtorch.com/site/2020/05/17/cooling-progresss-finances-raise-many-questions-as-they-ask-for-support-during-coronavirus-live-events-pause/

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Spotlight: "Stay Alert" (WWE Money In The Bank, AEW Dynamite, Dana White, Dark Side of the Ring, Herb Abrams, 1997 Raw, VE Day)

Tue, 12 May 2020 02:17:28 +0000

Benno, Joe and JP welcome back GRAPPL Gareth as they Stay Alert, Control the Virus and Save Lives and chat WWE's Money In The Bank PPV featuring a 0.25 star main event, UFC from the weekend and the most recent episodes of AEW Dynamite. They also talk UWF and Herb Abrams on Dark Side Of The Ring, revisit some 1997 Raw and more!

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GRAPPL 90's Flashback: WWF Canadian Stampede 1997 (featuring Martin Bushby)

Sat, 09 May 2020 17:20:16 +0000

In another special 90's flashback podcast, Benno, Joe and JP are again joined by POST Wrestling's Martin Bushby to journey back to 1997, this time visiting the WWF with In Your House Canadian Stampede!

They talk the 10 man main event, the Harts in Canada and the rise of Steve Austin, as well as the weeks leading upto the show with the ECW and USWA invasion of Raw, Ahmed Johnson joining the Nation Of Domination, Mankind, The Undertaker and Paul Bearer, Gang Warz, Sunny, Sable and more!

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Match Of The Month with Jamesie: January 2020 (featuring Benno)

Thu, 07 May 2020 01:01:27 +0000

It's the debut edition of a new podcast on GRAPPL, Match of The Month!

Each episode Jamesie (also of POST Wrestling's British Wrestling Experience) will welcome a guest to talk their Top 5 matches of the month. Here in episode one, we catch up on January of 2020 with GRAPPL Spotlight host Benno joining Jamesie as the two compare their favourite matches of the month, talk the month in wrestling as a whole and discuss your ratings on the GRAPPL App.

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Spotlight: "Boris Hogan" (25 Years of Triple H retrospective, WWE Scottish Bollocks, Dark Side Of The Ring, David Schultz, Cain Velasquez)

Sun, 03 May 2020 22:38:22 +0000

This week Triple H is the cunt, as we take an entirely unplanned deep dive into the psyche of The Game himself. Also, Joe watched the WWE's Scottish Champions roundtable for some reason AND we chat the Tories, VE Day, Match Of The Day, Dark Side Of The Ring with David Schultz, this week's WWE releases of Cain Velasquez, Gerry Briscoe and Curtis Axel and sneak in some chat about Riptide and the general state of Brit Wres fandom. Also, Boris Hogan.

SHOWNOTES
00:25 Not Wrestling
46:30 Wrestling (mostly)

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Spotlight: "John" (WWE Q1 profits, AEW TV schedule, Being The Elite 200, MLW Fusion, XFL, Dino Bravo)

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 03:04:46 +0000

Vince McMahon is still a cunt as Benno, Joe and JP discuss the fallout from last week, WWE Q1 profits, WrestleMania Network numbers and the XFL lawsuit. They also talk AEW's own questionable decisions this week, Dino Bravo on Dark Side of the Ring, MLW Fusion, classic matches on GRAPPL including KENTA vs Low Ki and more. Also, "John".

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GRAPPL 90's Flashback: WCW Bash At The Beach 1997 (featuring Martin Bushby)

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:03:26 +0000

In another special flashback edition of the podcast, Benno, Joe and JP are again joined by POST Wrestling's Martin Bushby to review some WCW, this time 3 years further in future with WCW Bash At The Beach 1997!

They discuss everything on the show from Dennis Rodman's wrestling debut and Flair vs Piper, to the existence of Steve Mongo McMichael, the Cruiserweight division, the nWo, the best and worst WCW songs from the period, as well as their fandom and favourite memories from 1997 Nitro.

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Spotlight: "Not The Way" (WWE Black Wednesday releases, Vince McMahon's mad week, Snuka, Finkel, Riptide, AEW, ROH)

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 16:00:46 +0000

Vince McMahon is a cunt. Benno, Joe and JP discuss.

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Spotlight: "Jill Dando" (WrestleMania Wrap Up, Gargano vs Ciampa, Darkside of the Ring, New Jack, Brawl For All, AEW)

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 01:07:27 +0000

Benno, Joe and JP return, rested and recovered after a two night live WrestleMania watch-along, to break down the big stories coming out of WrestleMania and their overall weekend impressions, as well as empty arena wrestling in general. They also talk the Dark Side Of The Ring Brawl for All and New Jack episodes, as well as that Gargano/Ciampa match and some quick AEW and MLW thoughts.

Also, Jill Dando.

SHOWNOTES

00:30 Intro/Nonsense
46:10 WWE WrestleMania 36 overall thoughts, AEW, empty arena wrestling in general
1:57:02 Gargano vs Ciampa
2:09:15 Dark Side of the Ring, New Jack and Brawl For All, MLW

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Spotlight Bonus Audio: WrestleMania Day Two Live Stream

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 03:21:40 +0000

**WrestleMania Day 2 begins 03:30**

As they continue one of the worst decisions of their lives, listen along as Benno, Joe and JP are again joined by GRAPPL Gareth and Matty Edwards, as well as Andy Ogden and Will Cooling to do a live watch-along of Day 2 of WrestleMania. Spoiler: The will to live is lost by Orton and Edge onwards. Here is the audio though!

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Spotlight Bonus Audio: WrestleMania Day One Live Stream

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 12:40:12 +0000

**WrestleMania Day 1 begins 10:40**

In an entirely unplanned, untested and largely unsynchronised live stream, Benno, Joe and JP are joined by GRAPPL Gareth and later, Matty Edwards to live stream WrestleMania. Here is that audio.

Stephanie McMahon is on screen for the intro to WrestleMania at 10:40-ish.

Tune into Benno's Twitter tonight for more of the same.

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Spotlight: "Woke Chubby Brown" (WrestleMania Preview, Benoit Dark Side of the Ring, AEW Dynamite, MLW Fusion, Shiozaki vs. Fujita)

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 01:11:28 +0000

Benno, Joe and JP return to catch up on their last week in quarantine, discussing the conclusion of Dark Side Of The Ring Chris Benoit episodes with a look at their own reactions and fandom in 2007. They also, in lighter news discuss and preview (kind of) the upcoming "Too Big For One Night" WrestleMania 36 with card changes and all, as well as the latest episodes of AEW Dyanmite, MLW Fusion and the polarising GRAPPL ratings on the Go Shiozaki vs. Kazuyuki Fujita match from Pro Wrestling NOAH this week.

Also, Woke Chubby Brown.

SHOWNOTES

00:24 Intro/Nonsense
39:00 Chris Benoit, Dark Side Of The Ring
1:12:25 WWE WrestleMania, card changes, Roman Reigns
1:41:00 AEW Dynamite, Brodie Lee on TIJ
1:58:45 Shiozaki vs. Fujita
2:06:15 MLW Fusion

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GRAPPL 90's Flashback: WCW Spring Stampede 1994 (featuring Martin Bushby)

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 23:31:41 +0000

In a special edition of Spotlight, Benno, Joe and JP are joined by POST Wrestling's Martin Bushby to review WCW Spring Stampede 1994!

They discuss everything from Johnny B Badd openers, to Dustin Rhodes, the new singles runs of the Hollywood Blondes, a crazy Chicago Street Fight, and the big main event of Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat. They also discuss their own WCW fandom and some of their favourite memories from 1990's WCW and the pre-Hogan era.

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Spotlight: "Lockdown" (AEW Dynamite, WrestleMania, GCW, MLW, Classic All Japan, ROH)

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 01:40:06 +0000

As the UK Lockdown begins, Benno, Joe and JP chat this week's edition of AEW Dynamite from an empty arena, the latest on WrestleMania, some MLW TV, GCW, Vice Secrets Of The Ring and some retro chat on early 90's WCW, Mid 2000's ROH, classic All Japan, and everything else they've been watching while trapped at home.

All this plus lengthy talk on JP's Football Manager save, Classic Match Of The Day, Harry Redknapp, Gronk, Heineken, Baggy Jeans, Fake Tans, LA Park's cooking and more.

SHOWNOTES

00:24 Intro/Nonsense/Non-Wrestling talk
35:40 Wrestling talk (mostly)

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Spotlight: "Vincels" (Coronavirus cancellations, WrestleMania as a studio show, WrestleTalk Showcase, AEW, Smackdown)

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 01:33:16 +0000

Benno, Joe and JP distract themselves from self-isolation and the world around them by talking Heat, the best Arnie films, Roy Chubby Brown, Jim Davidson, the Spice Boys, classic Match Of The Day, Wayne Rooney, Pods, Ben Shermans, The Word, bottles of Kaliber and more.

Also, they talk all the wrestling cancellations of the month, Smackdown vs Will Ospreay's no fans show, AEW, the Coronavirus effect on indie promoters and wrestlers, and the breaking news during the show of WrestleMania being moved to be a studio show.

SHOWNOTES

00:24 Intro/Nonsense
31:30 Coronavirus Cancellations, Smackdown with no fans
58:40 WrestleTalk Showcase
1:16:06 Breaking News WWE WrestleMania announced as taking place from the WWE Performance Center, AEW
1:33:34 Joe watches wXw, WrestleMania 7, WCW 1994

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Spotlight: "Will Cooling" (David Starr leaves wXw, 16 Carat Gold, AEW Dynamite, Blood and Guts, Qatar Pro Wrestling, 90's All Japan, Bryan vs Gulak)

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 01:14:55 +0000

Benno, Joe and JP talk David Starr's exit from wXw and what it means for the wider European scene as Benno returns from wXw 16 Carat. They also talk a potential WWE stadium show in the UK, AEW at Craven Cottage, the Big Bossman in 90's All Japan, Qatar Pro Wrestling, Wim Wenders, Bobby Sands, Emile Heskey and most importantly, Will Cooling.

SHOWNOTES

00:21 Intro/Nonsense
22:30 David Starr, wXw 16 Carat 2020
1:25:45 WWE UK stadium show, Qatar Pro Wrestling
1:45:50 90's All Japan, the best tag matches of all time
2:10:11 AEW Dynamite

Will Cooling on David Starr: https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/03/09/cooling-david-starr-the-extremist-announces-he-and-wxw-have-come-to-a-mutual-agreement-to-part-ways/
Riptide Medical Info: https://www.riptidewrestling.com/medical-resource?fbclid=IwAR3c-WlYyAvnU4rRJGZOBXZuaCo5KaWF4gYKNwLL6WYM9YO5q7peBqDafwc

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Spotlight: "Dirty Tuesday" (AEW Revolution Full Review, New Japan Cup cancellations, AJPW, NXT Japan and WWE Super Showdown)

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 00:38:47 +0000

**AEW Revolution Review starts at 55:24**

Benno, Joe and JP review in full AEW's latest PPV Revolution, with a big title change, a potential MOTY candidate, a divisive Cody vs MJF match and the rest of a stacked card.

They also find some time to talk PAC vs Omega, the New Japan Cup cancellation, Nick Aldis, Sonny Onoo, Goldberg, NXT Japan, World Of Sport, Benno's trip away and more. Also, Dirty Tuesday.

SHOWNOTES

00:15 Intro/Nonsense
18:18 WWE Saudi, New Japan Cup delayed, AJPW NXT Japan rumours, Nick Aldis, Sonny Onoo
55:24 AEW Revolution Full Review, Pac vs Omega

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Spotlight: "Lasher Lemon" (AEW Dynamite, Revolution, New Japan Cup, RPW On Demand, AJPW, Eastenders)

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 02:43:17 +0000

Benno, Joe and JP discuss the big AEW Revolution card coming up this weekend with a lengthy review of last week's AEW Dynamite and also talk Fury vs Wilder, some more Ruthless Aggression, WrestleMania, revisit ZSJ vs Ospreay on Rev Pro On Demand and talk the New Japan Cup, TNT Wrestling, All Japan and more.

Also, Lasher Lemon.

00:44 Intro/Nonsense
18:00 Fury/Wilder, WWE in Saudi, WrestleMania, Ruthless Aggression, Criticism in Wrestling
50:10 AEW Dynamite, AEW Revolution
1:26:06 ZSJ vs Ospreay on RPW On Demand
1:51:45 New Japan Cup, Ishii vs Shingo, Copperbox rumours
2:04:39 TNT Merseyside Massacre
2:11:48 AJPW/Bonus Eastenders Chat

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Spotlight: "Ovaltine" (Rev Pro High Stakes, NXT Takeover Portland, WWE Ruthless Aggression, AEW Dynamite, GCW Gage vs RSP)

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 01:49:40 +0000

In a packed show Benno, Joe and JP talk their weekend in London for a stacked Rev Pro High Stakes card, review NXT Takeover Portland from Sunday, talk WWE's revisionist history Ruthless Aggression documentary series, as well as chat Nick Gage vs Rickey Shane Page from GCW Run Rickey Run, the latest episode of AEW Dynamite, the announcement of NXT UK Takeover Dublin, and more!

Also, Ovaltine.

SHOWNOTES:

00:10 Intro/nonsense
14:26 Rev Pro High Stakes
57:22 WWE Ruthless Aggression, NXT Takeover Portland
1:48:11 GCW Nick Gage vs Rickey Shane Page
2:03:03 AEW Dynamite

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Spotlight: "Barrymore" (New Japan New Beginning in Osaka, AEW Dynamite, Rev Pro, OTT, WWE Q4 Earnings, XFL)

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 01:58:32 +0000

Benno, Joe and JP discuss the fallout from the WWE Q4 Conference Call with big ramifications for the WWE Network, talk New Japan's final New Beginning show of the tour in Osaka with some polarising GRAPPL ratings and discuss everything else going on in the world of wrestling from Friday's Rev Pro card in York Hall, to Moxley in OTT, ROH and Impact's upcoming retro shows and more! Also, Barrymore.

SHOWNOTES:

1:44 Intro/Nonsense/Barrymore
17:30 WWE Conference Call, Q4, WWE Network, XFL
50:17 Moxley to OTT, final Rev Pro High Stakes card
1:04:50 New Japan New Beginning in Osaka
1:53:20 AEW Dynamite

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Spotlight: "Word Life" (New Japan New Beginning in Sapporo, WWE new signings, stock crash, NOAH, TNT, Rev Pro)

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 01:59:11 +0000

Benno, Joe and JP are back with a news heavy show as they talk the WWE’s latest batch of signings including a rumoured signing of Tim Thatcher, the takeover of Pro Wrestling NOAH and comparisons to Brit Wres, WWE’s stock crash and firing of top executives, as well as Benno’s trip to TNT’s Death Match Tournament, the weekend’s New Japan New Beginning in Sapporo shows, the killer Aldis/Scurll segment from NWA Powerr and more!

SHOWNOTES:

00:12 Intro/Nonsense/TNT
26:30 NXT signings, NOAH buyout, Progress Russo booking
1:04:38 WWE Stock Market crash, Vince’s Brain Worms, Rumble fallout
1:23:30, NWA Powerrr, New Japan New Beginning, Rev Pro discussion

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Spotlight: "Bro" (WWE Royal Rumble Review, Worlds Collide, AEW Dynamite, NWA Hard Times)

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 01:45:26 +0000

In a WWE heavy edition of the show, Benno, Joe, JP exercise some demons and discuss Royal Rumble weekend with reviews of the Rumble itself and the build to WrestleMania, Saturday's Worlds Collide show with NXT UK taking on NXT in a battle for the ages, as well as this week's episode of AEW Dynamite, some NWA Hard Times talk and more!

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Spotlight: "Total Nonstop Bollocks" (AEW TV, Impact Hard To Kill, WrestleMania Weekend, Progress, Ring Of Honor)

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 01:52:50 +0000

After a few weeks of special episodes, Benno, Joe and JP return for a regular edition of Spotlight as they chat a cavalcade of subjects and catch up on the latest news in wrestling.

Subjects covered include a catchup on AEW Dynamite with the news of AEW's new TV deal, Impact Wrestling both modern with their Hard To Kill PPV and classic with their forthcoming TNA retro show, as well as Marty Scurll's new position in ROH, Evolve, Sapolsky vs Starr, Tessa Blanchard, WrestleMania weekend and some changes in Brit Wres with a new Progress champion, as well as all of the usual nonsense!

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Spotlight: The Top 10 Matches of 2019

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 01:23:59 +0000

In a special edition of Spotlight, fresh from their NXT UK Takeover Review over on POST Wrestling's BWE, Benno, Joe and JP are joined by GRAPPL Gareth to rank their Top 10 Matches of the Year for 2019. They also discuss the first full year of GRAPPL and reveal the Top 10 Matches in the first ever GRAPPL 100!

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Spotlight: "Biya" (NJPW Wrestle Kingdom Review Special, Progress Unboxing, JP's Roast Dinner)

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 01:10:24 +0000

Benno, Joe and JP return to review the biggest New Japan show of the year Wrestle Kingdom, with all the matches, angles and GRAPPL ratings broken down in detail.

The guys also talk Joe and JP's return to the Electric Ballroom for Progress Chapter 100 and most importantly, break down JP's January 5th Roast Dinner.

SHOWNOTES
00:08 Intro/Nonsense
13:06 Wrestle Kingdom in depth review
2:22:20 Progress Unboxing Live Review/Chris Brookes to Japan

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Spotlight: "#AskRevJoe"

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 16:32:41 +0000

Die Hard. Home Alone. Sopranos. Watchmen. Gedo Parenting. Brit Wres The Thick Of It. Gary Glitter. Tony Blair. Jeff Jarrett. Brookside Close. Ken Barlow. Aldi. Billy Blanks. Pierce Brosnan. Buck Zumhofe. Michael Jackson. Nick Tilsley. Sid Owen. Slayer. Arsenal Fan TV. James Mason Houlihan. Kevin Nash. Fuck Marry Kill: Naito, Okada, Tanahashi.

All this, plus much more in the 2019 version of #AskRevJoe, as anything goes when we spend 3 hours answering your questions!

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Spotlight: "Gammon Dads" (WWE TLC, Rev Pro Uprising, NWA Into The Fire, ROH Final Battle, AEW Dynamite, Progress)

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 01:34:46 +0000

Benno, Joe and JP are back to discuss the fallout of the British General Election, but also lots of wrestling, with a packed weekend of shows from WWE, NWA, ROH and Rev Pro as well as discussion of Progress and the latest episode of AEW Dynamite.

Also, the best Christmas movies, Mark Fowler's motorbike, the Bill Watts rule, Irish Passports, Big Dunc, The Thick Of It, Bray Wyatt, The Purge, Weed Tax, Die Hard, Chavo Guerrero and Gammon Dads.

00:26 Intro/Election 2019
15:11 WWE TLC, WWE Backstage
39:20 Progress
48:30 Rev Pro Uprising
1:17:30 ROH Final Battle
1:27:27 NWA Into The Fire
1:55:41 AEW Dynamite
2:14:21 Outro/Best Christmas Movies

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Spotlight: "Rev Joe is Dead" (Wrestle Kingdom card, AEW Dynamite, Rev Pro Live at the Cockpit, WWE releases, NWA Into The Fire)

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 01:36:14 +0000

Benno, Joe and JP return after a week off to catch up, with discussion of the last couple of weeks of AEW Dynamite, WWE releases, the end of New Japan's World Tag League with card announcements for Wrestle Kingdom, as well as Joe's trip to Rev Pro Live at the Cockpit, NWA's upcoming PPV and more.

Also Elix Skipper, Fludder vs Skeikh El Sham, Cameron vs Cooling, Scorsese, Netto beers, Berlin, Hunico, Charles and Eddie, Josh Bodom and Rev Joe is Dead.

SHOWNOTES
05:34 Intro/Nonsense/News
37:50 New Japan World Tag League, Wrestle Kingdom card
52:40 AEW Dynamite
1:10:18 Rev Pro Live At The Cockpit
1:34:55 NWA Into The Fire

Oli's World Intro: https://soundcloud.com/olisworldpodcast/britwres-is-dead-revjoe-mix
Will Cooling on Question Time: https://youtu.be/IalSiKGMCqA?t=2970
Steven Fludder vs Sheikh El Sham at PCW: https://youtu.be/7L-HdK7b8eg

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Spotlight: "Eastenders vs. Brexit" (Rev Pro British J Cup, WWE Survivor Series, NXT Takeover, Tetsujin is Fucking Dead, AEW)

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 01:54:26 +0000

Benno, Joe and JP talk a busy weekend in wrestling with live reports of Rev Pro's British J Cup and Tetsujin's final show, as well as WWE Survivor Series, NXT Takeover, the latest episode of AEW Dynamite and a re-visit to last week's CM Punk and Brit Wres is dead discussion topics.

Also, Batista, Snakebite, Hoffmeister, Jacksonville Dixie, the Rock 'n' Rockers and Eastenders vs Brexit.

SHOWNOTES
00:15 Intro/Nonsense/News
38:18 WWE Survivor Series and NXT Takeover
1:11:01 The Final Tetsujin
1:31:23 Rev Pro British J Cup
1:57:10 AEW Dynamite

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Spotlight: "Punk'd" (CM Punk, Brit Wres Is Dead Again, NXT UK, AEW Dynamite, All Japan)

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 01:59:36 +0000

Benno, Joe and JP go in depth on the current state of Brit Wres with NXT UK Takeover 2 being announced in Blackpool and IPW:UK going out of business and also debate CM Punk returning to WWE (on FOX) the latest episode of AEW Dynamite, some AJPW, Hiroshi Tanahashi's film debut and more!

Also, Tinhead, The Irishman, Ian Wright, Lauren Branning, Corny & Phil Mitchell, Prince Andrew shoots, Randy Savage, Robbie Fowler, Battle Bowl, Gazza in China and Jimmy Five Bellies.

SHOWNOTES:
00:30 Intro/Nonsense
43:01 Brit Wres is Dead (again), NXT Takeover, IPW UK
1:25:05 CM Punk returns to wrestling
1:45:01 AEW, Dynamite, Bash at the Beach

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Spotlight: "Decxie Carter" (AEW Full Gear Review)

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 01:30:35 +0000

Benno, Joe and JP run down AEW's first PPV of the TV era Full Gear with thoughts on the big Cody Rhodes vs Chris Jericho match, the divisive Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley lights out match and the entire rest of the card.

Also, Excalibur and Jimmy Havoc, Styles and JBL, KSI and Logan Paul, Fludder and El Sham, Jericho and Trump Jr & Dec and Dixie.

SHOWNOTES:
00:48 Intro/Nonsense/News
46:45 AEW Full Gear Review

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Spotlight: “Unionize” (WWE Lost In Saudi, AEW Dynamite, NJPW Power Struggle, Rev Pro Cockpit, NXT Smackdown, MLW Superfight)

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 02:55:31 +0000

Benno, Joe and JP talk the fallout of Vince McMahon abandoning his troops in Saudi Arabia after Crown Jewel, the latest episode of AEW Dynamite with reaction to Kenny Omega’s bizarre segment and a Jon Moxley promo at last, as well as the New Japan Power Struggle card with the big return of Hiromu Takahashi, as well as MLW Superfight, the NXT invasion of Smackdown and Joe’s live take from Rev Pro live at Cockpit.

Also, Skittles, Des Lynham, Portchester Castle, Terminator, David Cameron, So Cal Val, Wrestlelicious, Doc Brown, Bray Johnson, Boris Wyatt, Breaking Bad vs Sopranos and Great O'Kharns Instagram.

SHOWNOTES:
00:36 Intro/Nonsense
24:47 WWE Lost in Saudi, Crown Jewel, Smackdown, ROH
1:03:28 AEW Dynamite, Kenny Omega, NXT TV
1:32:42 New Japan Power Struggle
1:52:38 Rev Pro Live at the Cockpit
2:04:04 MLW Superfight

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Spotlight: “5ive Starr” (OTT Starr vs Devlin, AEW Dynamite, NXT TV, NWA Powerrr, MLW TV, Jordan Myles)

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 03:37:39 +0000

Benno, JP and Joe talk Starr vs Devlin at OTT’s 5th Anniversary, AEW Dynamite, NXT TV, NWA Powerrr and MLW’s TV on the road to their big Superfight show, as well a woeful week for WWE with Smackdown tanking on FS1, that Jordan Myles t-shirt and Crown Jewel.

Also, Bleak on a plate, Daniella Westbrook, Lexi Belle, Pascal White, Rupert Murdoch, Judy Bagwell and Rise of the Footsoldier: Marbella.

SHOWNOTES

00:10 Intro/nonsense
25:34 Smackdown rating, Crown Jewel, Jordan Myles, Progress
53:25 Starr vs Devlin at OTT’s 5th Anniversary
1:20:00 AEW Dynamite, NXT
1:53:20 NWA Powerrr
1:59:02 MLW TV

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Spotlight: “Pete and Sue” (AEW Dynamite, Bound For Glory, NWA Powerrr, NXT, AAA, Rev Pro J Cup, Club Progress)

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 00:57:58 +0000

Benno, Joe and JP discuss AEW Dynamite week three, Impact’s Bound For Glory, the second episode of NWA Powerrr, NXT TV and AAA Heroes Immortales. They also talk all the news in wrestling from Progress’ new club member system, Rev Pro announcing Pac vs Red for the British J Cup, NXT Japan, New Japan USA, the closure of Breed wrestling and the continued slide of Smackdown ratings on Fox.

(Also, Pro Evo, Niall Quinn, Gazza vs Snoop, The Daily Starr, Dan Maff, Scotch Eggs and Pete and Sue.)

SHOWNOTES

00:38 Intro/nonsense
21:05 NXT Japan, New Japan in America, Club Progress, British J Cup, Breed, Smackdown rating slide
56:05 AEW Dynamite Review, AAA Heroes Immortales, NXT TV
1:36:51 New Japan Ospreay Family Videos
1:42:55 NWA Powerrr
1:50:55 Impact Bound For Glory

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Spotlight: “Brick Walsh” (NWA Powerrr, NJPW KOPW, AEW Dynamite, Smackdown, Progress Manchester)

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 00:33:23 +0000

Benno, Joe and JP talk New Japan’s King Of Pro Wrestling, the second week of the Wednesday Night Wars with AEW vs NXT, the debut of NWA Powerrr, Smackdown and Benno’s trip to Progress Chapter 96.

Also, Brick Walsh, Ian Rotten, Linsey Dawn McKenzie, Tony Storm, Robbie Mustoe, Paul Robinson (not that one) and Lo Down.

00:10 Intro/nonsense
27:26 Smackdown, WWE Draft
36:05 NJPW King Of Pro Wrestling
55:37 AEW Dynamite, NXT, AEW Dark
1:35:33 NWA Powerrr
1:50:08 Progress Chapter 96

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Spotlight: “Tory Parrott” (AEW Dynamite, Smackdown on FOX, HIAC, NXT TV, wXw World Tag Festival, NXT UK Spoilers)

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 00:48:13 +0000

With Benno back from Germany, he joins Joe and JP to run down AEW’s debut episode, Smackdown on FOX and that Hell In A Cell main event, as well as Benno’s trip to World Tag Festival.

Also Joker, Netto, Frankie and Bennies, the No Limit Soldiers, Regal vs Brit Wres, Goldberg vs Riddle and Tory Parrott.

SHOWNOTES
00:21 Intro/nonsense
27:21 Master P buys House Of Glory, Regal vs Brit Wres, Riddle vs Goldberg
47:46 WWE Smackdown on FOX, Hell In A Cell
1:20:12 AEW Dynamite debut, NXT
2:06:16 wXw World Tag Festival

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Spotlight: “The Real Big Tone” (AEW Dynamite preview, CM Punk rumours, NXT TV Week 2, ROH Death Before Dishonor, AJPW, NJPW, wXw)

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 01:27:38 +0000

Benno, Joe and JP preview the big debut of AEW Dynamite, Tony Khan’s bad week and CM Punk to Fox rumours, as well as ROH Death Before Dishonor, some All Japan and New Japan, GRAPPL’s Top 10 matches for August and the upcoming shows from wXw, Rev Pro, Progress and more!

Also, Toby Carvery, Salmon En Croute, Spitting Image, Deathmatches, Wetherspoons, Untappd, Granit Xhaka and The Real Big Tone.

SHOWNOTES

00:30 Intro/nonsense
20:05 CM Punk to WWE rumours, AEW UK TV Deal fallout, Dynamite Preview
1:05:29 NXT on USA Week 2
1:13:41 New Japan Fighting Spirit Unleashed, KOPW Card, GRAPPL Top 10 for August
1:24:06 ROH Death Before Dishonor
1:32:30 AJPW Miyahara vs Nomura
1:38:15 WxW Tag Festival, Rev Pro Cockpit, Progress

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Spotlight: “Ricky Biggs” (Progress Still Chasing, AEW on ITV, NXT on USA, Rev Pro, Southside, NJPW Destruction, Young Lions)

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:52:02 +0000

In a later than usual Wednesday edition of the show, Joe, JP and Benno take in a newsworthy few days in wrestling as NXT launch the first shots in the Wednesday night war and AEW’s TV deal in the UK is announced, with additional news breaking as the show is recorded.

They also review Progress big September show, Still Chasing with a full breakdown of all the matches, angles and moments(!) and talk some New Japan Destruction, the latest news surrounding Rev Pro and WWE wrestlers being pulled from Southside.

Also, Lusardi vs Thorne, Davidson and Davro, Live and Kicking, Lethal Weapon, Minder and Ricky Biggs.

SHOWNOTES:
00:30 Intro/Nonsense
22:01 NXT debut on USA Network
30:55 AEW UK TV Deal with ITV, the build to TNT debut (more at 2:05:14)
00:59:43 WWE pull wrestlers from Southside, Rev Pro Sizzler VOD drops, J Cup
1:16:15 Progress Still Chasing Review
2:05:14 BREAKING NEWS: Tony Khan announces AEW TV on FITE
2:08:30 New Japan Destruction tour continues, Young Lions Cup

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Spotlight: “Bob Monkhouse” (GCW Bloodsport, New Japan catchup, Rev Pro fallout, Progress, WWE, Impact)

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 00:08:49 +0000

In this week's episode Benno, Joe and JP discuss everything they’ve watched from the last week with GCW Bloodsport, a catchup on New Japan’s Destruction and J-Cup shows with Ospreay vs Amazing Red, Mike Elgin vs Daisuke Sekimoto from Big Japan, some talk on Impact’s Victory Road, WWE’s Clash of Champions and Daniel Makabe vs. Carlos Romo from Breed.

They also discuss the fallout from their chat about Josh Bodom and Sha Samuels, referee Aaren Wilde’s interview with ACEcast and some interesting spoilers coming out of Progress "big" show of the year, Still Chasing and the Natural Progression Series.

Also, Paul Gascoigne, Matthew Kelly, Bruce Forsyth, Les Dennis, Barrymore and Bob Monkhouse.

Photo Credit: Beyond Gorilla, Scott Lesh and Joe Mills

SHOWNOTES:

00:30 Intro/Nonsense
23:05 Bodom/Samuels re-visited, Aaren Wilde interview notes
46:04 New Japan catchup, Destruction, J-Cup, Big Japan
1:07:315 Progress Still Chasing/NPS spoilers
1:26:35 GCW Bloodsport/Impact Victory Road
1:55:58 WWE Clash of Champions
2:00:45 Breed Makabe vs Romo

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Spotlight: “Bro-exit” (Josh Bodom and Sha Samuels incident at Rev Pro, OWE UK, Southside, AEW, Progress, GCW)

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 00:53:45 +0000

In a Brit Wres heavy show, Benno, Joe and JP discuss in detail the Josh Bodom and Sha Samuels incident at Rev Pro Summer Sizzler, the allegations levelled by referee Aaron Wilde, Rev Pro’s reaction to them and subsequent dropping of Bodom from future shows.

They also discuss Rev Pro’s deal with Southside, the postponement of OWE’s UK tour, GCW being added to GRAPPL, Progress new title belt and some AEW news as announcements come for their upcoming Full Gear show.

SHOWNOTES:
00:30 Intro/Nonsense
21:05 Josh Bodom and Sha Samuels incident at Rev Pro
1:32:30 OWE UK tour postponed, Southside closure, Breed show cancellation
1:42:05 AEW news, Jericho vs Cody, All Out PPV buys, Meltzer star ratings
1:58:48 Upcoming Shows - Progress, GCW Bloodsport, Impact Victory Road
2:09:31 Outro

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Spotlight: “Big Tone and Pharaoh” (AEW All Out, NJPW Royal Quest, NXT UK Takeover, Rev Pro Summer Sizzler, Live at The Cockpit)

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 20:01:11 +0000

Benno, Joe and JP are slightly late but here with a bumper episode covering one of the most packed weekends of the year with a full review of AEW All Out, a full rundown of JP and Joe’s weekend at Rev Pro Summer Sizzler, New Japan Royal Quest and Rev Pro Live at The Cockpit and a review of NXT UK Takeover Cardiff.

Also, Brexit, Food on Tables, Purple Bins, Stolen Bikes, Tracey Smothers, Benno & Glen, Joe & Jay and Big Tone & Pharaoh.

SHOWNOTES:
00:10 Intro/nonsense
17:48 AEW All Out
1:23:44 Rev Pro Summer Sizzler/Live At The Cockpit
2:04:06 NJPW Royal Quest
2:39:44 NXT Takeover UK

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Spotlight: “Strippers, Cricket and Joey from Friends” (Progress Attendance Woes, Wednesday Night Wars, Retro Impact, NJPW Royal Quest, NXT UK Takeover and AEW All Out Previews)

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 01:06:34 +0000

Benno, JP and a rogue unscheduled Rev Joe, go in-depth on Progress recent attendance issues, their email to Season Ticket Holders with the alleged reasons for the decline and the overall Progress product in 2019.

They also talk the upcoming Wednesday Night Wars with NXT vs AEW, a packed upcoming weekend of shows with NJPW Royal Quest, NXT UK Takeover and AEW All Out Previews and talk some Retro Impact and New Japan’s upcoming Young Lions Cup.

Also, Strippers, Cricket and Joey from Friends.

SHOWNOTES:
00:20 Intro/nonsense
24:00 Progress attendance woes, current state of the company
1:08:45 NJPW’s Young Boy Cup
1:14:53 The Wednesday Night Wars, Pac vs Omega
1:32:15 Retro Impact
1:42:00 Summer Sizzler, Royal Quest, NXT UK, All Out Preview

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Spotlight Bonus Episode: The G1 Wrap Up Show – feat. Jamesie

Sat, 17 Aug 2019 09:25:34 +0000

Benno, Joe and JP are joined by Jamesie of POST Wrestling’s BWE, to detox on G1 and talk all their favourite matches, performers, stories and moments. They also as get into some GRAPPL stats from the tournament, talk Meltzer’s broken star system and answer your questions on everything Grade One Climax 2019!

Also, Xbox sales, Geezer Hats, Goodfellas, DSF, Homevideos and lots and lots of Jay White.

SHOWNOTES:
00:30 Intro/Nonsense
15:20 G1 Climax 29 overall thoughts
27:31 Jay White vs. Kota Ibushi revisited
53:05 Best matches of the tournament
01:14:44 MVP’s and other notable performers
01:40:25 GRAPPL vs. Meltzer
01:53:01 Your G1 questions
02:33:02 G1 Pick ‘Ems

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Spotlight: “Joe McMahon” (G1 Climax Final, Summerslam, GCW Joey Janela’s Escape From LA, ROH Summer Supercard, NXT Takeover)

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 00:19:10 +0000

Benno, Joe and JP return in a full-length episode to talk a packed weekend of shows with the G1 Final (and plenty of Jay White chat), Summerslam (and plenty of Matt Riddle Watch Along chat), as well as an excellent GCW Escape from LA, a takedown of NXT Takeover and one of the only reviews you’ll likely hear anywhere on an ROH Summer Supercard that allegedly happened.

Also, The Price is Right, AKI Games, the New Generation, Waylon Mercy, White Van Men, Fantasy Football, WWE jobs and Joe McMahon.

00:00:24 Intro/nonsense
00:13:45 G1 Climax 29 Final
1:00:55 ROH Summer Supercard
1:12:22 GCW Joey Janela’s Escape From LA
1:32:34 NXT Takeover Toronto
1:58:54 WWE Summerslam

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Spotlight Bonus Episode: G1 Recap and Final Preview (Day 15-18)

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 18:59:23 +0000

In a special bonus episode of GRAPPL Spotlight, Benno, Joe and JP check in with their thoughts on the final days of G1 Block action with Days 15 and 16 from midweek and the A Block and B Block final days. Also, Joe and JP give their brief thoughts on their Saturday night trip to United Wrestling in Oxford.

Benno, Joe and JP will be back Monday night with a full length Spotlight with their thoughts from the G1 Final, Summerslam, NXT Takeover and the ROH and GCW cards from Summerslam weekend!

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Spotlight: "Brit Wres Is Dead" (Smallman leaves Progress, Joe & JP's trip to Liverpool, AAA Triplemania, G1 Week Four, TNT, Futureshock, London Rampage)

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 01:17:47 +0000

**Note - G1 Week Four Coverage begins 1:42:05**

Benno, Joe and JP are back from a long weekend in Liverpool and Manchester and talk their experiences out at TNT and Futureshock as well as their trip to GRAPPL Towers to watch London Rampage and Triplemania. They also talk Jim Smallman leaving Progress, the possible death of Brit Wres boom period and Week Four of New Japan's G1 29.

SHOWNOTES

00:15 Intro/Nonsense
05:19 Brit Wres is Dead
33:43 Joe and JP in Liverpool
40:40 TNT Summer Explosion
59:48 London Rampage/AAA TripleMania
1:18:46 Futureshock Untapped 6
1:42:05 G1 Climax 29 Nights 11, 12, 13 and 14

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Spotlight: "Glenroe" (G1 Week Three, Sendai Girls UK, AEW on TNT, AJPW, 205 Live, Progress, OTT)

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 02:32:31 +0000

***Note: G1 Coverage starts 1:33:35**

With Joe away, Benno and JP are joined by POST Wrestling's Irish legend Jamesie to talk Week Three of the G1, Benno's trip to Sendai Girls UK and some matches they've been watching this week from AJPW Summer Action Series, 205 Live and OTT, as well as all the latest in the news from AEW, WWE, Progress, wXw, NXT UK wrestler breakdowns and more!

(Also, Irish Stuff, Glenroe, Hurling, Nick Berry, Wolverhampton Fry Ups, Misawa in Coventry, Rev JP & Britain's Jeff Jarrett.)

SHOWNOTES

00:15 Intro/Irish Stuff
12:59 AEW on TNT, CM Punk
24:13 WWE Biz, Network changes, ICW, wXw & Progress.
52:30 Mandrews vs Starr
58:25 Super Humman, Moxley to GCW
1:01:20 AJPW, Kento Miyahahra vs Zeus
1:08:35 Sendai Girls UK
1:23:30 Progress Devlin vs Ilya OTT Devlin vs Callum Black
1:28:45 205 Live, Strickland vs Gulak
1:33:35 G1 Climax 29 Days 8, 9 and 10

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Spotlight: "Hoytamania" (New Japan G1 Week Two, PAC vs Ben-K, WWE, Progress, AEW, NXT)

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 02:33:27 +0000

**Note G1 Coverage Begins 01:01:55***

JP, Joe and Benno are back and fighting through some summer bugs to talk the 2nd full week of G129 with the first top end main events of the tournament in Moxley/Ishii, Ospreay/Ibushi and Ospreay/Okada. They also talk PAC vs Ben-K from Kobe World and the latest in the news from WWE, AEW, Progress, NXT and more.

(Also, Ryan Giggs, David Beckham, 1992 Nailz. Zeus. Abdullah's House Of Ribs, the South Wales Subculture, Ferries across the Mersey and The Prolapse belt.)

SHOWNOTES:

00:30 Intro/Nonsense
12:34 WWE Forbes article, NXT vs AEW
25:00 Sha Samuels to NXT UK, Progress Cheer Up Juice, Walter vs Ilja
43:14 CM Punk to Starrcast, AEW, Janela vs Enzo
53:10 Pac vs Ben-K Kobe World
1:01:55 G1 Week Two (Day 5, 6 and 7)

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Spotlight: "Tango & Cash" (G1 Climax Week One, AEW Fight For The Fallen, Extreme Rules, GCW 5150, Evolve)

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 01:05:47 +0000

***Note G1 Coverage Begins 01:32:56***

The summer is well and truly started as Benno, Joe and JP begin this years New Japan G1 coverage with 3 shows from the first week proper, talk AEW's Fight For The Fallen and discuss everything else they watched in a packed weekend of wrestling from Extreme Rules, to GCW's Tribute to Homicide, Evolve and more.

(Also Tango and Cash, Sinbad, Mick Johnson, Liz McDonald, Dean Gaffney, the Bread streets, and TNA entrance themes revisited)

SHOWNOTES
00:11 Intro/Nonsense
24:02 AEW Fight For The Fallen
52:53 EVOLVE 10 Year Anniversary
1:04:49 GCW 5150
1:18:50 WWE Extreme Rules
1:28:35 Riptide PAC vs Cara Noir revisited
1:32:56 G1 Climax 29 Week One

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Spotlight: "Le Tis" (G1 Dallas, Backyard Wrestling, Riptide, Slammiversary, Progress, Rev Pro)

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 01:09:42 +0000

Benno, Joe & JP chat a packed week of shows as they begin their G1 coverage for this year with Night One in Dallas. They also talk GCW's Backyard Wrestling and Impact's Slammiversary on VOD and their live thoughts from Riptide Wrestling, Progress and Rev Pro.

(Also Paul Merson, Worchester Sauce. Cholula, Monster Claws, Netto, Kwik Save, Triplemania, Kazaa, Brighton Hostels, Floppy Disks and Le Tis.)

00:00 Intro/Nonsense
17:15 GCW Backyard Wrestling
30:10 New Japan G1 Climax Night One
1:07:05 Riptide Point Break
1:28:20 Rev Pro Live At the Cockpit 43
1:39:30 Progress Chapter 92: Entertaining Friends
1:58:20 Impact Slammiversary 17

Spotlight: "Roast Rebellion" (Rollins vs Ospreay, AEW Fyter Fest, OTT Wrestlerama, RPW Ungovernable, Heyman & Bischoff, New Japan)

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 01:44:05 +0000

Benno, Joe and JP are back after a week break to catch up on a massive two weeks of news in wrestling as they talk Rollins vs Ospreay, Dunne vs Starr and the Heyman & Bischoff news, as well as catch up on what they've been watching with AEW Fyter Fest, Rev Pro Ungovernable, OTT Wrestlerama and New Japan Southern Showdown.

Also, Jim Davidson, John Virgo, Nick Berry, Bullseye, Arsenals worst XI and the Roast Rebellion.

SHOWNOTES

00:40 Intro
15:19 Rollins versus Ospreay
26:00 Pete Dunne versus David Starr, OTT Wrestlerama
49:50 Heyman and Bischoff
1:09:14 AEW vs Evolve, Fyter Fest
1:50:43 Rev Pro Ungovernable
2:11:04 New Japan Southern Showdown

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Spotlight: "Maradona" (NJPW G1 Climax Lineups, AEW Fyter Fest, WAW Fightmare, Rev Pro, The Wrestlers)

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 01:10:05 +0000

Benno, Joe and JP are back to discuss New Japan's G1 Climax 29 lineup, Rev Pro's upcoming Ungovernable show and the state of their VOD and AEW selling out another building for All Out, as well as their upcoming Fyter Fest show. The guys also talk WAW's big Fightmare show from Carrow Road, re-visit their Will Ospreay and worst of TNA conversations from last week and discuss NXT UK Takeover and the latest episodes of Viceland's The Wrestlers.

(Also, Home Alone, the Class of 92, Love Island, Maradona, Roast Dinners and Mike Chioda's snakeskin boots).

SHOWNOTES

00:30 Intro/The Worst of TNA revisited/The Summer of Wrestling/Bloodsport
20:18 Dynamite Kid vs Will Ospreay, also Maradona
29:36 New Japan G1 Climax 29 Lineups
44:50 Rev Pro Ungovernable/RPW On Demand/Michael Oku vs Pac
1:01:16 WWE NXT UK, Pete Dunne vs Nathan Cruz
1:12:30 WAW Fightmare, also Roast Dinners and the class of '92
1:30:27 Viceland's The Wrestlers
1:37:01 AEW Fyter Fest, All Out sells out, also Love Island

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Spotlight: "Goodnight Sweetheart" (Will Ospreay, NJPW Dominion, OTT Banjaxed Belfast, Goldberg/Undertaker, The Wrestlers)

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 01:52:03 +0000

Benno, Joe and JP discuss whether Will Ospreay is the best British Wrestler of all time, talk two big New Japan shows from this last week with the Best Of The Super Juniors Finals and Dominion, and talk OTT Banjaxed, that David Starr/Walter video, the comedy of Goldberg vs Undertaker, the Vice documentary series The Wrestlers and the very worst of TNA.

(Also, Goodnight Sweetheart, Ridge Holland, Tango & Cash, Ireland Under 21's, Jay White's beard, Maradona and Joe's worst rated films of all time).

SHOWNOTES

00:39 Intro/nonsense
15:10 The worst of TNA
19:30 OTT Walter/Starr Shaun Ryan video/Live In Belfast: Banjaxed
33:20 Will Ospreay the best British Wrestler of all time, BOSJ Final
57:05 Moxley New Japan debut, Jay White, Dominion Review
1:36:20 Matt Riddle, Goldberg vs Undertaker, Super Showdown
1:50:40 The Wrestlers documentary series on Vice
1:59:30 Outro/nonsense

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Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vELJtIVKB7A (Buster by the Whitefield Brothers)

BONUS Grappl Spotlight Interview w/. Riptide Wrestling Producer Josh Bevan

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 10:06:06 +0000

A special Bonus episode of Grappl Spotlight this week as JP interviews Riptide Producer Josh Bevan to catch up on all things Riptide as the build up to an exciting summer including the 5th July Point Break show, the Pride of Brighton tournament that is leading to the big open air theatre show on August 26th. Also discussed is how to get the best of the performers, the focus on younger talent, the effect the contract situation has had on the company, the plans for the future and much more.

You can find info, tickets, great matches etc from Riptide Wrestling at the following places:

Website: https://www.riptidewrestling.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHPpLoK3ethwG3KmtHFL1A

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RIPTIDEwres

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiptideWres/

Tickets: https://www.riptidewrestling.com/tickets

You can also follow JP on Twitter @JPJipeee. You can follow Benno @BensonRichardE and try to contact Joe using the #RevJoe hashtag. He probably won't respond but me and Benno will send it to him anyway.

Music this week is from:

Outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuoN1izAjSc (Gardenia by Kyuss)

Spotlight: "Gunner" (Moxley on TIJ, NXT Takeover 25, NXT UK vs Royal Quest, Rev Pro Cockpit, New Japan BOSJ, AEW)

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 01:01:15 +0000

Benno, JP and Joe are back to talk that Jon Moxley interview, paranoia in the UK with NXT UK running head to head with New Japan's Royal Quest, Sunday's Rev Pro Live At The Cockpit 42, Saturday's NXT Takeover 25, some fallout from AEW Double Or Nothing and the best matches this week from the New Japan Best Of The Super Juniors 26. All this plus chat on Neil Warnock, Blue Chew, Hookie Blueys, Eric Cantana, The Wire, Billy Mitchell and Dude Where's My Car.

SHOWNOTES:

01:30 Intro/Nonsense
9:30 Moxley on Talk Is Jericho/PWTorch
37:40 Royal Quest vs Welsh Rugby vs UK Takeover vs All Out
55:00 AEW Double Or Nothing fallout
1:17:43 NXT Takeover 25
1:48:30 NJPW BOSJ
2:02:50 Rev Pro Live at the Cockpit 42

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Spotlight: “Jack Whitehall” (AEW Double Or Nothing Full Review, NJPW BOSJ)

Mon, 27 May 2019 02:48:52 +0000

Benno, Joe and JP are back with a full review of AEW’s first PPV Double Or Nothing, talking the best and worst matches and everything in between from the show, as well as their thoughts going forward on the company as a whole.

Before that the guys talk Brexit, 1988, Roadhouse, Over The Top, Cockneys Vs Zombies, Fighting With My Family and discuss the highest rated matches on GRAPPL from this years New Japan Best Of The Super Juniors.

SHOWNOTES:
01:53 Intro, nonsense
14:00 New Japan BOSJ
24:40 Starrcast, AEW media coverage
37:12 AEW Double Or Nothing review

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Spotlight: "Hateful Houlihan" (Progress Super Strong Style, AEW, PAC, NJPW BOSJ, WWE)

Tue, 21 May 2019 20:46:49 +0000

**Note - This episode contains some audio issues that have been fixed as best as possible. Apologies!**

Hateful Houlihan. Sarah Michelle Gellar. Freddie Prinze Junior. Sean Bean. When Saturday Comes. Miz's Dad. LeBron and Kenny Omega. Mortal Kombat. Street Fighter. Jim Rosenthal. Little Dragon. Roy Keane. Phil and Keanu.

All this and more as Benno rejoins Joe and JP for an all new Spotlight.

SHOWNOTES
00:40 Intro
4:55 WWE, Money In The Bank
19:55 AEW, PAC, TNT
43:55 NJPW BOSJ
52:55 Progress Super Strong Style 16

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Spotlight: "Jay Corbin" (Tom Magee-Bret Hart, AEW-ITV, NJPW, RevPro's Epic Encounter)

Wed, 15 May 2019 22:24:41 +0000

Hipster football shirts. Champions League. 4 Games in 4 Days. Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang. Men & Motors. Middle Class on Repeat. Cracker. World in Action. Death Wish. Racist ITV sitcoms. Joshi on ITV. Tony Khan rapping. Joe's love of Jay White. Shingo in Oxford. Max Branning.

All this and more as Joe and JP talk the Tom Magee-Bret Hart match, WALTER-R-Truth(?), AEW-ITV PPV deal, the Double or Nothing card, highlights from NJPW's Wrestling Dontaku, BOSJ, RevPro's Epic Encounter as well as other high & lowlights from the world of wrestling.

SHOWNOTES:

7:51 Intro
9:35 Tom Magee-Bret Hart/WALTER-R-Truth
17:30 AEW - deal with ITV, Double or Nothing card rundown
51:42 NJPW - Sanada-Okada, Evil-Ishii, White-Goto and BOSJ Day 1
1:23:16 RevPro's Epic Encounter

Episode Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsTluTmfefY&t=47s
Episode Outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uLPDhCgS8M

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Spotlight: "Irish Stuff" (Impact Rebellion, Crockett Cup, Champions Carnival, Riptide, Rev Pro, Progress, Moxley, Starr)

Sat, 04 May 2019 23:18:59 +0000

Irish Stuff. Ask GlenJoe. Four Days in November. New Dublin’s Gangland War. The Celtic Tiger Economy. Hurling. The Game. 50 Cent. Ja Rule. Nelly and Kelly. Sledging on Ally Pally Hill. MOX. Raul Jimenez. New Japan Knife Perverts. Pepe. Mantaur. Joe vs Horses.

All this and more as Benno, Joe and JP talk everything they’ve been watching from Impact Homecoming, the NWA/ROH Crockett Cup and MLW TV, as well as some talk on All Japan’s Champions Carnival, Riptide Wrestling and the Top 5 rated matches on GRAPPL from March.

The guys also talk some Rev Pro, the excellent video packages from David Starr and Jon Moxley, New Japan's new mystery man and WWE as the biggest heels in wrestling.

SHOWNOTES:

05:29 Intro
9:30 David Starr Progress promo, Rev Pro York Hall build.
25:30 Moxley promo, Lio Rush, Luke Harper, WWE woes)
41:00 New Japan's new British knife pervert
45:15 GRAPPL's Top 5 matches in March
51:00 AJPW Champions Carnival
57:06 MLW TV
1:03:36 NWA/ROH Crockett Cup
1:18:30 Impact Rebellion
1:37:15 Riptide Rumble

Episode Intro/Outro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il9nwElP674

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