GRAPPL Spotlight
342 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThe home of Spotlight with Benno, JP, Gareth & Matty and other GRAPPL podcasts covering the wrestling world.
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Episodes
"Football Is Dead" (AEW Dynamite Rating, WWE Releases, Steve Austin, Triller, Brit Wres APPG)
April 20, 2021 01:11 - 2 hours - 159 MBBenno, JP and Gareth chat a huge week in wrestling with AEW Dynamite hitting 1.2 Million viewers and WWE releasing Samoa Joe and host of other names, as well as the Steve Austin documentary on A&E and The Brit Wres APPG Report. All this plus Nick Khan, Triller Fight Club, and yes - the European Super League. SHOWNOTES 00:05 Intro 07:35 European Super League, Nick Khan 35:35 Triller Fight Club, Patreon 52:28 AEW Dynamite, Ratings 1:42:18 WWE Releases, Samoa Joe 2:04:13 Steve Austin do...
"GRAPPLMania Backlash" (WrestleMania Weekend, NXT Takeover, NXTUK Prelude, GCW The Collective, IWTV Showcase, Jericho/Austin)
April 15, 2021 19:12 - 2 hours - 122 MBBenno, JP and Gareth wrap up GRAPPLMania week and talk their highlights and lowlights of the week, picking their best matches and performers and their overall highlights from all of the shows over a packed few days. Also, Jericho vs Austin, belt marks, the world according to Jeff, Cena and Vin, Nick Aldi’s, Jesse Ventura and more! SHOWNOTES 00:05 Intro 27:33 Jericho on Broken Skull Sessions 51:40 WrestleMania 1:41:40 NXT Takeover 2:08:58 The Collective, IWTV Showcase Thanks to our p...
The #GRAPPLMania Weekend Preview
April 08, 2021 00:06 - 2 hours - 128 MBVisit Patreon.com/GRAPPL and join us for all of our GrapplMania season content with Daily Updates and recaps, Live WrestleMania watchalongs and all of our other bonus podcasts, LIVE video episodes of Spotlight and more! It's a GRAPPLMania weekend so big that JP and Benno are here for a free version of the Patreon Weekend Preview Show on a Wednesday! Join the lads as they attempt to navigate the absolute state of the weekend and talk everything else going on from WrestleMania, NXT Takeover,...
"Game Of Tones" (Sakura Genesis, State of New Japan, AEW, Arcade Anarchy, Stardom, MLW, NXT, Smackdown)
April 07, 2021 01:38 - 3 hours - 165 MBBenno, JP and Gareth discuss the current state of New Japan as Will Ospreay wins the new NJPW title at Sakura Genesis in the main event versus Kota Ibushi. They also talk about AEW Dynamite with a surprisingly strong show from last week, as well as Stardom, MLW and even some NXT and Smackdown. All this plus, Gary Michael Capetta, Sid Eudy, Arn Ogden, Beans on Toast and Game Of Tones! SHOWNOTES 00:22 Intro/GRAPPLMania 38:04 Sakura Genesis 1:34:32 Jericho on WWE Network, AEW Dynamite, NXT...
"SuperDelfin" (AEW Dynamite, Cody Rhodes, ROH 19th, MCW, MLW, GRAPPLmania, 00’s Internet Culture)
March 30, 2021 02:21 - 3 hours - 165 MBBenno, JP and Gareth discuss AEW with a deep dive on the ratings, an unlikely main event match on Dynamite and the strange position of Cody Rhodes. They also discuss ROH’s 19th Anniversary Show and the weight of history that comes with it, before chatting some MCW and MLW. All this plus, The Legend Of Doom, E-Feds, Teletext, The Power Slam Hotline, IWFNewJack and SuperDelfin. SHOWNOTES 00:57 Intro/00’s internet 36:20 GRAPPLMania plans 46:36 AEW Dynamite, TV Ratings, Cody Rhodes 1:43:45...
"SLAPPL" (Andrade, NJ Cup, Ospreay, AEW, Baker vs. Rosa, WWE Fastlane, NWA, Slapstrike)
March 23, 2021 02:04 - 2 hours - 152 MBGRAPPL Spotlight is now on Patreon! Visit Patreon.com/GRAPPL and join us for bonus podcasts, LIVE video episodes of Spotlight and more! Benno, JP and Gareth talk a newsworthy week with the release of Andrade from WWE, a potential MOTYC from AEW Dynamite with Britt Baker vs Thunder Rosa and an unfortunate end to the New Japan Cup with a controversial angle involving Will Ospreay. They also talk WWE Fastlane, the return of The Fiend and NWA’s return with Back for the Attack. All this plus ye...
GRAPPL Spotlight: "SLAPPL" (Andrade, NJ Cup, Ospreay, AEW, Baker vs. Rosa, WWE Fastlane, NWA, Slapstrike)
March 23, 2021 02:04 - 2 hours - 151 MB*GRAPPL Spotlight is now on Patreon! Visit* *Patreon.com/GRAPPL* ( http://www.patreon.com/grappl ) *and join us for bonus podcasts, LIVE video episodes of Spotlight and more!* Benno, JP and Gareth talk a newsworthy week with the release of Andrade from WWE, a potential MOTYC from AEW Dynamite with Britt Baker vs Thunder Rosa and an unfortunate end to the New Japan Cup with a controversial angle involving Will Ospreay. They also talk WWE Fastlane, the return of The Fiend and NWA’s return with...
Spotlight: “Smirnoff Ice on Tap” (AEW Dynamite, New Japan Cup, NOAH Great Voyage, Impact Sacrifice, Stardom, MLW)
March 16, 2021 04:04 - 2 hours - 163 MBBenno, JP and Gareth catch up on everything they’ve been watching this last week with the fallout from AEW Revolution on a newsworthy AEW Dynamite, as well as the New Japan Cup, with highly rated matches Okada vs. Shingo and Will Ospreay vs. Zack Sabre Jnr. They also talk Doug Williams, WWE’s latest Covid outbreak, Impact Sacrifice, NOAH Great Voyage, Stardom Cinderella and MLW Fusion. All this plus Fat Frogs, British Bulldogs, Slap Fights, and Smirnoff Ice on Tap. SHOWNOTES 00:15 Intro21:05 ...
Spotlight: “Well, it was an ending" (AEW Revolution Full Review featuring Stephanie Chase)
March 09, 2021 05:16 - 2 hours - 160 MBBenno, JP and Gareth are joined by the returning Steph Chase to go in-depth on AEW Revolution, talking the debuts of Christian Cage and Ethan Page, as well as the much hyped Exploding Barbed Wire death match with Kenny Omega and Jon Moxley, the return to the ring of Sting and yeah, those fireworks.All this, plus Shaq, Martin Freeman, the New York Dolls, Tim Lovejoy, Bobby Dempsey and Disco Stu!SHOWNOTES00:15 Intro20:52 AEW Revolution Full Review Subscribe to GRAPPL Spotlight: iTunes || Androi...
Spotlight: “GRAPPL Sarah" (Progress Wrestling, New Japan Castle Attack, Moxley/KENTA, AEW Dynamite, Big Show, Observer Awards)
March 02, 2021 04:15 - 2 hours - 160 MBBenno, JP and Gareth catch up and talk shows from New Japan and AEW with Castle Attack, the much anticipated KENTA/Moxley match on NJ Strong and the latest episode of Dynamite with build for AEW Revolution.They also talk Progress’ latest statements on Paul Robinson leaving the company, rumours surrounding the return of Marty Scurll to New Japan, and the latest Progress show on WWE Network, Chapter 105.SHOWNOTES 00:35 Intro22:03 Paul Robinson, Marty Scurll1:00:30 Progress Wrestling Chapter 105...
Spotlight: "Ultracrepidarians" (Progress debuts on WWE Network, AEW Dynamite, Elimination Chamber, GCW Bloodsport, MLW)
February 23, 2021 03:49 - 2 hours - 116 MBWe need to talk about Progress, again. Benno, JP and Gareth talk the Progress controversy over the weekend as Progress debuts on WWE Network and releases a statement after fan pressure regarding Paul Robinson working the shows.They then talk Elimination Chamber, AEW Dynamite, GCW Bloodsport and MLW from this week.Also Tiny Iron, Gazza, Young Rock, Raoul Moat and Ultracrepidarians. SHOWNOTES 00:15 PROGRESS Wrestling 1:06:56 Young Rock, Gazza, Tiny Iron 1:18:45 WWE Elimination Chamber 1:43:00 A...
Spotlight: "Brit Wres is Back" (Progress Wrestling, NXT TakeOver, Dynamite, New Japan, NOAH, Bloodsport)
February 16, 2021 03:52 - 2 hours - 124 MBBenno, JP and Gareth chat a noteworthy week in wrestling with some big news as PROGRESS Wrestling returns to mixed opinion with announcements of shows to appear on WWE Network. They also talk NXT TakeOver, New Japan New Beginning in Hiroshima, AEW Dynamite, NOAH and much more! Also, Lykii, Purple Bins, LA Gear, Takeshi's Castle and yes, Brit Wres being back. SHOWNOTES 00:15 Intro 17:07 PROGRESS Wrestling returns 1:05:05 NXT TakeOver 1:44:00 Forbidden Door, Okada AEW rumours, FinJuice to Impa...
Spotlight: "Fiendophiles" (KENTA, Forbidden Door, AEW Dynamite, New Japan New Beginning, MLW, AJPW, Smackdown)
February 09, 2021 02:55 - 2 hours - 130 MBGRAPPL Spotlight is now on Patreon! Visit Patreon.com/GRAPPL and join us for bonus podcasts, LIVE video episodes of Spotlight and more! Benno, JP and Gareth talk KENTA appearing in the AEW Dynamite show closing angle, as well as what it means for AEW and New Japan. They also talk the upcoming New Beginning Hiroshima cards, MLW, Smackdown, the WWE Yokozuna documentary, AJPW and more! (Also, The Super Bowl, Rick Rude, Hook Tazson, and Fiendophiles.) SHOWNOTES 00:43 Intro 26:20 KENTA, Forbidden ...
Spotlight: "Patreon" (WWE Royal Rumble, New Japan New Beginning, Tanahashi vs. Shingo, AEW Dynamite, Beach Break, Peacock)
February 02, 2021 03:35 - 2 hours - 141 MBGRAPPL Spotlight is now on Patreon! Visit Patreon.com/GRAPPL and join us for bonus podcasts, LIVE video episodes of Spotlight and more! Benno, JP and Gareth catch up and talk WWE's Royal Rumble and the fallout of the Peacock deal, as well as New Japan's New Beginning tour with a early GRAPPL MOTY contender in Shingo and Tanahashi, as well as AEW Dynamite, the upcoming Beach Break and more! Also, Yoko, Rod, Screech and yes, Patreon. SHOWNOTES 00:20 Intro 26:15 Yokozuna, Rod, Screech 44:06 WWE ...
Spotlight: The Top 10 Matches of 2020
January 20, 2021 21:34 - 5 hours - 278 MBIn a mammoth special edition of the podcast Benno, JP and Gareth are joined by the one and only Alan 4L of Pro Wrestling Torch to countdown their Top 10 matches of the year in 2020. They also take voicemails from friends of the show with their picks and reveal the top matches in this years GRAPPL 100!SHOWNOTES 01:05 Intro 16:45 The Top 10 Matches of 2020 Picks 10-9 1:11:49 Voicemails (Jamesie, Ian Hamilton, Allan Cheapshot, John Pollock & Wai Ting) 1:19:01 The Top 10 Matches of 2020 Picks 8-7...
Spotlight: “Coup" (AEW Dynamite, Drew McIntyre, Balor vs O'Reilly, New Years Dash, MLW, Impact, Adam Pearce)
January 12, 2021 03:38 - 2 hours - 118 MBBenno, JP and Gareth catch up as they talk the last couple of weeks of AEW Dynamite with the big Fenix/Kenny Omega match, as well as the Bullet Club reunion. They also talk Drew Mcintyre, Roman Reigns vs Adam Pearce, NXT, Impact, MLW, the fallout from New Japan New Years Dash and more! SHOWNOTES 00:25 Intro25:06 WWE, Drew McIntyre, Pearce vs Reigns, O'Reilly vs Balor59:21 AEW Dynamite1:41:32 NJPW New Years Dash, Jay White, NJ Strong1:52:40 MLW Kings Of Colleseum, Impact Genesis Subscribe to G...
Spotlight: "Oka 3:16" (NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15 Night 1 & 2)
January 06, 2021 02:50 - 2 hours - 163 MBBenno, JP and Gareth are joined by Steph Chase for a Wrestle Kingdom 15 Special with a full review of both days as they talk Jay White speculation season, Kota Ibushi as double champ and all of the high and lows of the two-day extravaganza. Also Greggs, Jimmy White and Oka 3:16. SHOWNOTES 00:45 Intro20:52 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 15 Night 1 & 2 Review Subscribe to GRAPPL Spotlight: iTunes || Android || Web || YouTube || TuneIn || Stitcher || Spotify || RSS Follow us on Twitter: Benno || JP || Ga...
Spotlight: "#AskGRAPPL"
December 28, 2020 22:49 - 3 hours - 161 MBBenno, JP and Gareth are joined by a host of guests for the GRAPPL and Friends Christmas Party Spectacular, as they answer your questions in the 2020 end of year Q&A. It's #AskGRAPPL!SHOWNOTES 00:28 Intro21:04 Matty Edwards43:28 Allan Cheapshot1:01:48 WH Park1:15:49 Stephanie Chase1:57:22 Andrew Ogden2:37:11 Will Cooling3:23:41 Sarah FlannVIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgVhibjtURE Subscribe to GRAPPL Spotlight: iTunes || Android || Web || YouTube || TuneIn || Stitcher || Spotify || RS...
Grappl Roundtable: Highs and Lows of TNA (w/. Nate Milton, Eddie Sideburns)
December 23, 2020 23:52 - 1 hour - 107 MBAfter many an issue getting this ready,the fifth episode of the GRAPPL Roundtable is back! And, at last, we look at the highs and lows of TNA (not Impact) covering a wide, sprawling range of topics about what it is like to be a TNA fan, JJ, Joe vs Angle, Monty Brown, TNA stables, Hulk Hogan, Vince Russo and much, much more This month we have another great panel as Eddie Sideburns (@EddieSideburns) and Brother Nate Milton (@N8Mozaik) join me (@JpJipeee) as we take ourselves to a time and place...
Spotlight: “Crimewatch" (Omega’s Wild Week, Triplemania, Dynamite, Impact, WWE TLC, ROH Final Battle, Dragon Gate, Wrestle Kingdom)
December 22, 2020 04:33 - 2 hours - 161 MBBenno, JP and Gareth catch up on a packed long week of wrestling with talk of Kenny Omega’s appearances across AEW, Impact and AAA TripleMania, as well as the burning of Bray Wyatt at WWE TLC, Roman Reigns vs Kevin Owens, ROH Final Battle, a potential 5 Star match at Dragon Gate and the card taking shape for Wrestle Kingdom. Also, Kevin Greene, Dennis Rodman, IGW Superstars of Wrestling, and Crimewatch.SHOWNOTES 00:33 Intro27:34 Kevin Greene41:38 Triplemania, Impact, Dynamite1:28:42 WWE TLC, ...
Spotlight: "Babs and Zeus" (Omega on Impact, AEW Dynamite, NOAH The Chronicle, New Japan BOSJ/WTTL, NXT Takeover )
December 12, 2020 03:16 - 2 hours - 121 MBBenno rejoins Gareth and JP on a special Friday night Spotlight to chat a busy week in wrestling with Kenny Omega appearing on Impact, a stacked follow-up AEW Dynamite, A 5-Star match at NOAH's The Chronicle, New Japan's BOSJ and WTTL Finals and Sunday's NXT Takeover.Also, Babs and Zeus. SHOWNOTES 00:25 Intro 32:57 Impact/Dynamite 1:44:10 New Japan BOSJ/WTTL 2:03:07 NOAH The Chronicle 2:31:08 NXT Takeover Subscribe to GRAPPL Spotlight: iTunes || Android || Web || YouTube || TuneIn || Stitcher...
Spotlight: "Friends with Benefits" (AEW Dynamite: Winter is Here Special, Omega-Moxley, AEW-Impact's FWB relationship, Pat Patterson, Maradona)
December 04, 2020 02:01 - 1 hour - 142 MBThat most rarest of things. Benno (@BensonRichardE) isn't here this week (no internet at the new place) and a 1h45min epsiode of Spotlight! Join JP (JpJipeee) and Grappl Gareth (@GrapplApp) as they break down the notable Winter is Coming episode of AEW Dynamite with the much anticipated main event of Kenny Omga vs Jon Moxley, the fallout with the AEW-Impact, the return of Sting, Pat Patterson. All while sticking in some cheeky Maradona talk, Waterford's amazing 2nd half in the All Ireland sem...
Spotlight: “UK Undertaker" (WWE Survivor Series, Ospreay Documentary, AEW Dynamite, NOAH The Chronicle, MLW Fusion, NJPW)
November 25, 2020 02:55 - 2 hours - 140 MBBenno, JP and Gareth chat the momentous retirement (really this time) of The Undertaker, some red vs blue brand with WWE Survivor Series, as well as the Ospreay documentary, MLW Fusion’s return, NOAH The Chronicle, New Japan and more! Also, UK Undertaker.SHOWNOTES 00:15 Intro28:34 Undertaker, WWE Survivor Series1:15:04 Ospreay Documentary1:44:22 AEW1:57:58 MLW, NOAH, New Japan Subscribe to GRAPPL Spotlight: iTunes || Android || Web || YouTube || TuneIn || Stitcher || Spotify || RSS Follow us ...
Spotlight: “Open The Jeff Gate" (AEW Dynamite, NJPW Tag League/BOSJ, Zelina Vega, TalkNShopAMania 2, Rev Pro, Flair/Steamboat, Eddie/Rey)
November 17, 2020 03:43 - 2 hours - 114 MBBenno, 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...
Spotlight: “Lex Luger for Hipsters" (AEW Full Gear Full Review, New Japan Power Struggle)
November 10, 2020 02:10 - 3 hours - 181 MBBenno, 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 Subscribe to GRAPPL Spotlight: iTunes || Android || Web || YouTube || TuneIn || Stitcher || ...
Spotlight: “Tracy Smothers" (AEW Full Gear Preview, WALTER vs Ilja, ROH Pure Title, NJPW BOSJ, J-Cup, Power Struggle Preview)
November 04, 2020 03:21 - 2 hours - 105 MBBenno, 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:...
GRAPPL Roundtable: G1 Climax 30 ( w/. Alan 4L, Sarah 4L, Sarah Flannery and Benno)
October 29, 2020 18:28 - 3 hours - 252 MBAfter 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 Kensuk...
Spotlight: “Brit Wres Is Dead (again)" (WWE Hell In A Cell, Impact Bound For Glory, AEW Dynamite, Brit Wres vs Cooling)
October 27, 2020 03:38 - 2 hours - 113 MBBenno, 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 Subscribe to GRAPPL Spotlight: iTunes || Android || Web || YouTube || TuneIn || Stitcher || Spotify || RSS Follow us on Twitte...
Spotlight: “Dangerous Twink" (New Japan G1 Climax Final Review, AEW Dynamite, Ben Carter)
October 19, 2020 02:47 - 3 hours - 174 MBBenno, 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 Intro20:52 Ben Carter39:35 NJPW G1 Final Review, A & B Block Finals2:55:55 AEW Dynamite Subscribe to GRAPPL Spotli...
Spotlight: “Monty Brown" (New Japan G1 Climax Week Four, Final Weekend Preview, GCW Collective, N1 Final, AEW)
October 15, 2020 02:01 - 2 hours - 117 MBBenno, 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 Intro18:44 GCW Collective1:03:08 N1 Final, AEW1:13:48 New Japan G1 Week Four ...
Spotlight: “Gunnersaurus" (New Japan G1 Climax Week Three, NXT Takeover, AEW Dynamite, BOSJ, Tag League announcements)
October 07, 2020 02:43 - 2 hours - 124 MBBenno, 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...
Spotlight: "Khan vs Carragher" (New Japan G1 Climax Week Two, AEW, ROH, Clash Of Champions, Road Warriors)
September 30, 2020 03:13 - 2 hours - 164 MBBenno, JP and Gareth talk Week Two of New Japan’s G1 Climax 30 with reviews of Days 3-6 with two shows apiece from the A and B Block. They talk some highly rated matches in Ishii/Ibushu and Ospreay/Shingo as well as some other highlights and some lowlights from the tournament so far (mainly from the B Block).They also talk Road Warrior Animal, the ROH Pure Title, AEW, Ben Carter and WWE Clash Of Champions. Also, Khan vs Carragher. SHOWNOTES 00:15 Intro22:35 Road Warrior Animal, Clash Of Champ...
Spotlight: "Dick To Go" (New Japan G1 Climax 30 Opening Weekend, G1 Pick Em’s, AEW)
September 22, 2020 01:52 - 2 hours - 149 MBIt’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 Intro2...
Spotlight: "GRAPPL Gedo" (New Japan G1 Climax Preview, AEW Dynamite, Miro, AJPW, ROH Pure Title, Rev Pro)
September 15, 2020 01:21 - 2 hours - 88.4 MBJP, 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 Subscribe to GRAPPL Spotlight: iTunes || Android || W...
Spotlight: "Maddie" (AEW All Out 2020 Review, WWE vs. Cameo, New Japan G1 Lineup rumours)
September 08, 2020 02:07 - 2 hours - 111 MBJP and Benno are joined by the returning GRAPPL Gareth to give a full review of AEW's All Out show talking the Matt Hardy concussion story, the MJF vs. Moxley main event, a disappointing FTR tag title win, Jim Ross, Mimosa Mayhem and everything in between.They also discuss WWE's directive to wrestlers to end their deals on Cameo and Twitch, as well as this week's upcoming New Japan G1 announcements. Also, Maddie.SHOWNOTES 00:14 Intro28:15 WWE vs Cameo, New Japan G153:25 AEW All Out 2020 Join ...
Spotlight: "David Arquette" (New Japan Jingu Stadium, WWE Payback, AEW Dynamite, Arquette Documentary, Impact)
September 01, 2020 02:50 - 3 hours - 165 MBJP 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 Intro22:58 Brock Lesnar WWE Contract season, The Collective weekender40:32 New Japan Summer Struggle in Jingu1:17:59 WWE Payback2:05:32 AEW Dynamite, All Out2:26:52 You Cannot Kill David Arquette2:47:45 Impact Subscribe to GRAPPL Spotlight: iTunes || Android || Web || ...
GRAPPL Roundtable: AEW (w/. Sarah Flannery, Rich Fann and Suit Williams)
August 29, 2020 00:32 - 1 hour - 156 MBWelcome 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 ...
Spotlight: "Au Revoir Joe" (SummerSlam Weekend, NXT Takeover, AEW, GCW, Black Label Pro, Rev Pro, Joe Update)
August 26, 2020 01:56 - 2 hours - 119 MBJP 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 Intro09:48 Joe Update20:15 SummerSlam58:20 NXT Takeover1:31:00 AEW Dynamite1:56:45 Black Label Pro2:14:00 GCW2:27:57 Rev Pro Subscribe to GRAPPL Spotlight: iTunes ...
Spotlight: "Thunderdome" (SummerSlam Weekend, AEW releases, Indies on WWE Network, Xavier, Impact, Bret vs Austin)
August 18, 2020 02:25 - 2 hours - 121 MBJP and Benno are joined by GRAPPL Gareth as they preview Summerslam weekend with shows from NXT, GCW, Rev Pro and more, talk AEW releasing talent and a disappointing Dynamite, Indies on the WWE Network, New Japan's KOPW fan voting, the death of Xavier, Gangrel, WrestleMania 13 and more! Also, Thunderdome. SHOWNOTES 00:24 Intro33:01 WWE Thunderdome, Indies on the Network, NJPW Fan Vote, Covid issues, Xavier1:22:50 AEW releases, Dynamite1:52:40 NJ Strong, Impact, Bret Hart vs Steve Austin WM13...
Spotlight: "Buddy Landel" (New Japan Strong, Wednesday Night Wars, Kamala, Rollerball Rocco, NOAH, Rev Pro return)
August 11, 2020 01:49 - 2 hours - 116 MBBenno 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 Intro32:55 News, Raw Underground, Jannetty, Kamala, Rollerball Rocco, Rev Pro ret...
Spotlight: "Jet and Wolf" (WWE Financials, XFL, The Rock, AEW Dynamite, New Japan, TalkNShopAMania, Stardom, Impact)
August 04, 2020 02:19 - 2 hours - 110 MBThis 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. SHOWNOTES00:09 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 2:16:4...
GRAPPL Roundtable: NJPW Fandom (w/. Sarah Flannery, Stephanie Chase and Lison)
August 01, 2020 12:12 - 1 hour - 108 MBIts 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 ...
Spotlight: "Timbersports" (AEW Dynamite, New Japan Sengoku Lord, GCW Homecoming, AJPW, Impact)
July 29, 2020 01:51 - 2 hours - 123 MBGRAPPL 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 Intro16:22 AEW1:09:29 New Japan1:46:12 GCW Homecoming2:06:57 AJPW2:20:55 Impact 2:29:20 Quildan Subscribe to GRAPPL Spotlight: iTunes || Android || Web || YouTube || TuneIn || Stitcher || Spotify || RSS Follow us on Twitter: Benno |...
Spotlight: "Mad Frankie Fraser" (WWE Extreme Rules, Impact Slammiversary, New Japan, Will Ospreay, Joey Ryan)
July 22, 2020 00:27 - 2 hours - 110 MBWith 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 Safeguarding1:00:32 WWE Extreme Rules1:39:01 Impact Slammiversary2:18:20 New Japan Subscribe to GRAPPL Spotlight: iTunes || Android || Web || ...
GRAPPL Roundtable: Wrestling Media (w/. Emily Pratt, Stephanie Chase and Will Cooling)
July 17, 2020 11:20 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBA 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 i...
Spotlight: "Iceland Steaks" (New Japan Cup, Dominion Preview, AEW Fyter Fest, WWE Covid Outbreak)
July 07, 2020 01:55 - 2 hours - 114 MBBenno, 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.SHOWNOTES00:30 Not Wrestling (mostly)29:35 ...
Spotlight: The Speaking Out Movement and Allegations in British Wrestling
July 02, 2020 18:05 - 1 hour - 108 MBBenno, 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 WrestlingClaire Byrne - A Response to Distraction Pieces PodcastDaily Mirror - Brave Women in Wrestling Spark ChangeBritish Wrestling Experience - #SpeakingOut with Emma G Subscribe to GRAPPL Spotlight: iTunes || Android || Web || YouTube || TuneIn || Stitcher || Sp...
GRAPPL 90's Flashback: ECW Barely Legal 1997 (featuring Martin Bushby)
June 17, 2020 00:51 - 2 hours - 153 MBIn 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. Subscribe to GRAPPL Spotlight: iTunes || Android || Web || YouTube || TuneIn || Stitcher || Spotify || RSS Follow us on Twitter: ...
GRAPPL 90's Flashback: ECW Barely Legal 1997 (featuring Martin Bushby)
June 17, 2020 00:51 - 2 hours - 114 MBIn 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. Subscribe to GRAPPL Spotlight: iTunes || Android || Web || YouTube || TuneIn || Stitcher || Spotify || RSS Follow us on Twi...
Spotlight: "Facebook Mums" (New Japan returns, NXT Takeover In Your House, Donahue 1992 WWF scandals, Taue/Kawada vs Misawa/Kobashi, GCW)
June 10, 2020 01:22 - 2 hours - 149 MBBenno, 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.SHOWNOTES00:15 N...