In a special breaking news show on Patreon and for YouTube Members, Benno and JP attempted to break down the crazy day of news that followed Spotlight. Find here the section of the show where they talked WWE announcing a deal for Monday Night Raw on Netflix in the US, in a huge money and game changing announcement with worldwide implications. They also talked Rock being added to the TKO board, what it all means for AEW, the Vince documentary, the death of the WWE Network in the UK and more....

Benno and JP talk some big headlines from over the weekend as Kazuchika Okada leaves New Japan with no clear destination in sight. They also talk AEW and Tony Khan announcing the return of their Rankings system to mixed reviews, as well as Collision, Rampage and Dynamite this week, the stellar Ospreay/Alexander match from iMPACT and the coming week’s tv for the new TNA regime - plus some WWE news and notes, JP’s trip to Brit Wres, plus episode two of Gladiators! SHOWNOTES: 0:00:00 Intro,...

On a busy Spotlight, Benno & JP round out a week of shows from all over as they talk the TNA relaunch Hard to Kill, New Japan's Battle in the Valley as Jack Perry appears, plus AEW Collision, Battle of the Belts and the latest on Vince McMahon's Netflix documentary and more. All this, plus the real big wrestling show of the week, the return of Gladiators on BBC. SHOWNOTES: GRAPPL Spotlight is produced with support from our patrons and YouTube members, with special thanks to Patreon...

Benno and JP are back for the second Spotlight of the New Year as they are joined by Matty for the first part of the show where they talk their 2024 predictions and look at some scenarios provided by patrons and talk whether they are likely and unlikely. They are also interrupted throughout the evening by Tony Khan’s Twitter antics, before discussing everything happening in AEW, WWE and New Japan, plus stops in MLW, Rev Pro and NORTH! SHOWNOTES: 0:00:00 Intro, Plugs, Gladiators 0:15:31 2024...

Benno and JP are back for a Spotlight to kick off the New Year as they catch up on everything they missed over the last week with belated thoughts on Worlds End and fresh thoughts on Dynamite from Wednesday as they talk the end of the reign of MJF, the devil reveal and fallout, Samoa Joe, Swerve, Chris Jericho and everything else going on in the company. They also talk WrestleKingdom from Thursday morning with a much improved outing from Okada vs Danielson, Naito finishing his story and the...

Hey all, So we were planning to just cover the news in the regular Patreon news update form but with the sheer volume of breaking news stories (and the fact we didn't want this Thursday's Spotlight to rival #AskGRAPPL in runtime), we had to call an audible and record a special New Years News Update! We talk the Jericho story , the rest of Tony Khan's press conference nonsense, departures from AEW including Andrade to the imminent arrival of Mercedes Mone! Also, we dive into Kevin Dunn's...

Matty & Gareth are back to chat about some of Bret Hart’s best, most important and under the radar matches. Episode 2 covers Bret’s third WWF world title win against Diesel and a lesser seen steel cage match with his old pal SHAWN If you missed Episode 1, get the audio free for all on Patreon or watch the video version on YouTube now!  GRAPPL Spotlight is produced with support from our patrons and YouTube members, with special thanks to Patreon Kings Of The Mountain - Robert Brockie,...

Once again it's that time of year and in a mammoth live stream we celebrated Christmas and brought in the New Year drinking beers, answering questions and taking calls from guests, and friends of the show. It's #AskGRAPPL time, and you never know who might turn up. (1:04:05 is the timestamp you want :) ) GRAPPL Spotlight is produced with support from our patrons and YouTube members, with special thanks to Patreon Kings Of The Mountain - Robert Brockie, Carl Gac, Conor O'Loughlin, Eddie...

It’s that time once again as the lads look back on 2023 with the third annual GRAPPY awards! Join Benno, JP, Gareth and Matty as they discuss the best matches of the year as well as the best wrestlers, angles, stories and promotions of the year - plus stay to the end for the non-wrestling awards as they discuss the four pillars of TIME with their TV show, film, album and sporting moment of the year, plus the return of the Big 6 Awards as they talk the most important subjects, the Soft...

On this week’s Spotlight, Benno & JP talk rumours of WBD being interested in Monday Night Raw in the shadow of a wild week for Phil Brooks, with a mixed bag of promos and segments over WWE TV this weekend. They also talk the latest from the AEW Continental Classic as Bryan Danielson shines, as well as everything else on Rampage and Collision ahead of Winter is Coming. The lads also talk NXT Deadline, the latest from New Japan ahead of WrestleKingdom, TNA’s Final Resolution, some All...

On this week’s Spotlight Benno & JP talk rumours of Kazuchika Okada and Mercedes Mone headed to WWE, the latest on CM Punk and Randy Orton in WWE and a whole host of business notes as they talk AEW Wembley’s continued impressive ticket sales amongst reported morale issues in AEW and ticket sales woes. They also talk the growth of WWE over the last year as well as Rev Pro at the 229, the controversial back and forth with Will Ospreay and Gabe Kidd, Pro Wrestling Revolver, the Power Slam...

On this week’s Spotlight Benno & JP are joined by WWE correspondent Matty to talk a huge news week in wrestling as CM Punk returns to WWE at Survivor Series. The lads talk his return to the company, what led to it and all the fallout with a poorly received promo on Raw, roster issues backstage and much more, as well as reviews of Survivor Series and the current state of WWE. Also on the show, they talk AEW on Wembley pre-sales beginning, QT Marshall leaving the company, Tony Khan, a...

On this week’s Spotlight Benno & JP are again joined by GRAPPL Gareth to follow up last week’s explosive Spotlight on the state of AEW as they look at the Full Gear show from Saturday night with a controversial night long story with MJF and Adam Cole, a MOTYC from Swerve Strickland and Hangman Page and lots in the middle, as well as talking points aplenty with the Continental Classic somewhat taking shape, Will Ospreay, Ronda Rousey and more! SHOWNOTES 0:00 Intro, MJF, AEW Full Gear...

On this week’s Spotlight Benno & JP are joined by GRAPPL Gareth for a special edition of the podcast as they talk the current state of AEW going into Full Gear weekend, where in a wind ranging discussion they talk the current booking of the company, the tone, characters and other elements of the show that are attracting criticism, as well as their own very differing excitement levels going into Full Gear. SHOWNOTES 0:00 Intro, State of AEW 1:44:55 Plugs 1:51:20 AEW Full Gear Preview and...

On this week’s Spotlight Benno & JP are joined by Matty "Freakin" Rollins to talk WWE Crown Jewel as TKO releases their first financials with WWE part of the company, as well as a new TV deal for NXT. They also talk AEW Collision from the weekend, this week’s Dynamite coming up, as well as Will Ospreay’s contract coming up, the New Japan Wrestle Kingdom card so far, Rev Pro at the 229 and much more. SHOWNOTES 0:00 Intro, Month One Poll, Plugs, what we had for dinner 09:46 WWE Crown...

Spotlight returns as Benno & JP talk AEW hotshotting MJF vs Kenny Omega, as well as Collision & Rampage from the weekend, TNA signing Leon Slater and their UK tour.  They also talk Mark & Vince in Saudi Arabia, Vlad the Superfan, Raw & Smackdown, a big Puro catchup and Gareth & Matty join at the top of the show to announce a new show on GRAPPL and to talk everything coming up in November.  SHOWNOTES 0:00 Intro, November schedule, new show announcement 14:56 MJF vs Kenny...

Spotlight returns as Benno & JP talk Impact Wrestling rebranding back to TNA wrestling, as well as rumours of CM Punk backstage at Impact and Will Ospreay interest.  They also talk Bound For Glory from Saturday, WWE creative, AEW Collision and AEW's creative woes going into this week's Dynamite. They also talk Smackdown, CMLL's Anniversary Show, MLW Slaughterhouse and Benno's trip to the Copperbox for NJPW's Royal Quest 3. SHOWNOTES 0:00 Intro, Plugs, TIME Episode 3 11:34 TNA returns,...

GRAPPL Spotlight Presents: "TIME", a nostalgic look back at September 2007 through the four pillars of culture - Music, Films, TV and Sport! From Timbaland to Derby in the Premier League, UFC with the PRIDE Invasion angle, Celebrity Who Wants to be a Millionaire, Eastenders, 3:10 to Yuma, Gordon Ramsay in the States, Jason Bourne and more - the lads cover eveything happening in TIME, in September 07. TIMEstamps 0:00 Intro 8:20 Music 51:00 Film 1:19:26 Sport 2:12:40 Television Follow The...

On a special Wednesday Spotlight , Benno & JP are joined by NXT's Matty Edwards to talk the Tuesday Night War as they break down the two shows, the ratings win for WWE and the lessons that can and can't be learned from the head to head battle.  They also talk reports CM Punk has been turned down by WWE, Fastlane from the weekend, The Iron Claw movie trailer and preview New Japan's Royal Quest at the Copperbox this Saturday! SHOWNOTES 0:00 Intro, Horror Film Club Poll, Plugs 9:06 Tuesday...

On Spotlight this time, Benno & JP kick off October will a full review of AEW WrestleDream with MOTY candidates, another divisive MJF performance and a big debut, as they of course talk Adam “Edge” Copeland and his prospects in AEW and their differing excitement levels to see it. They also talk the GRAPPL October schedule, AEW vs NXT, the NXT No Mercy show from Saturday, Brian Pillman Jnr, Jade Cargill, Nakajima, Stardom and more! SHOWNOTES 0:00 Intro, October schedule, YouTube...

On the GRAPPLpod this time, Benno & JP follow up their talk on the WWE releases from last week as they discuss the release over the weekend of Matt Riddle, the issues that led to it and the possibility of him popping up somewhere else, as well as the possible landing spots for the other released wrestlers. They also talk the AEW WrestleDream card coming together, Grand Slam week and Collision, Ospreay vs Yota Tsuji, Royal Quest, NOAH, OVW and more on Shawn Michaels in 1996 as Gareth and...

On the GRAPPLpod this time, Benno & JP talk The Rock on Smackdown and reports he may be at WrestleMania, as well as the latest on Jade Cargill and CM Punk and the end of the WWE hiring freeze. They also talk a big week for AEW and the build to WrestleDream, as well as ask how much AEW is too much AEW? They also talk Netflix’s Wrestlers documentary on OVW, as well as Ospreay vs Marufuji, some All Japan and DDT, more on the 1998 Deadly Game tournament and Gareth and Matty join for the open...

On the GRAPPLpod this time, Benno & JP talk the big news of the day as the WWE and UFC merger finally completes to form TKO, as they discuss the changes they expect on screen and off with the end of the McMahon era of WWE, as well as Triple H’s role and of course, whatever that is on Vince McMahon’s face. They also talk Impact’s Victory Road from the weekend with Josh Alexander vs Steve Maclin on top, as well as AEW Collision, Santana vs Ortiz and the the current state of AEW post-CM...

On the GRAPPLpod this time, GRAPPL Gareth joins Benno, JP & Matty for the first part of the show as the lads talk the huge news over the weekend as CM Punk is fired from AEW by Tony Khan, as they discuss the likely fallout, whether it was the right decision, and whether it means Punk may head to WWE. They also talk a stellar AEW All Out from the weekend, as they contrast another lackluster build with a show that delivered three MOTY caliber matches and memorable moments, as well as talk...

On the GRAPPLpod this time, AEW All In is in the books as the lads review the show in full and talk Wembley, the setup and whether the show lived up to expectations with the Adam Cole/MJF main event, FTR/Young Bucks, the use of Kenny Omega, and what may perhaps be CM Punk’s final match AEW. They also of course talk the Punk and Jack Perry incident, as well as Mercedes Mone, the other big show of the weekend with Rev Pro’s 11 Year Anniversary Show as Luke Jacobs faced Tomohiro Ishii at the...