Gorilla Position

This week on the almighty Gorilla Position, host James Delow sits down with ‘The Phenomenal One’, AJ Styles, to talk dream opponents, his upcoming match against Shane McMahon and the fans’ reactions to that match, plus his thoughts on a big talking point around every WrestleMania season; part time stars returning and taking the spots off the full time talents. Elsewhere on this week’s episode, James is joined by Matt Davies, Skillit and Ash Rose to wade through all the highs and lows from this week’s WWE TV offerings. We’re less than two weeks away from WrestleMania 33, so what was done to heighten the excitement ahead of the ‘show of shows’ on RAW and SmackDown? The boys offer their in-depth thoughts on Roman’s programme with the Undertaker, the friendship fallout between Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens, the masterful RAW opening segment between Stephanie McMahon and Mick Foley, plus the pre-Mania tag title switch on SmackDown Live, Randy Orton’s lacklustre promos, the acceleration of the Shane/AJ feud and the comedy gold from that was Total Bellas Bullsh*t! All this plus lots of major news stories hitting the headlines, so sit back, relax, crack open a cold one and get into the Gorilla Position!

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This week on Gorilla Position, you voted for it, so here it is… James Delow’s exclusive interview from New York City with the one and only Luke Harper! In a rare appearance, the former Wyatt family member talks his new singles run in WWE, his thoughts on being away from the Wyatt stable, how he’s ready for a main event push, his love of wrestling as a kid, his career, and what makes the fans connect to the Luke Harper character. Elsewhere on the show, James is once again joined by Ash Rose, Skillit and Matt Davies to chat through the highs and lows of this week’s WWE TV. How are the storylines coming together ahead of WrestleMania 33 in 3 weeks time?! Is enough being done to hype up Roman Reigns and Undertaker, was the brutal attack on Shane McMahon by AJ Styles too much too soon, will the magic between Triple H and Mick Foley continue, and can even Paul Heyman save the build for Goldberg VS Brock Lesnar?! Lots of questions to be answered as we edge closer to the big show in Orlando. As well as all this chatter, Skillit poses another wonderfully Random Question, Matt delivers us another Eva Marie Tweet of the Week, and we reach no.99 in our list of Gorilla Position Hall of Shamers. Which four woeful gimmicks from yesteryear will be inducted this week...? Sit back, relax, crack a cold one and download this week’s Gorilla Position to find out!

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An extra slice of Gorilla Position goodness this week! Why? Because… why not, that’s why! Host James Delow has spent the weekend in New York City filming backstage with WWE in Madison Square Garden so he thought he’d bring you an extra dollop of GP fun from The Big Apple. As well as bagging interviews with some maj WWE Superstars, James also hooked up with the maj man himself, Peter Rosenberg. Rosenberg is a host for ESPN, Hot 97 radio in New York, a regular on the WWE Network with his own show ‘Bring it to the Table’ and also the main man on one of the biggest WWE podcasts in the U.S., Cheap Heat. So find out what happened when Cheap Heat got into the Gorilla Position as James and Peter chat all things WWE, the product now VS back in the day, their undying fandom of the business and Peter’s experiences as part of WWE's PPV Kick Off shows!As well as all this, James sets up a competition for the GP family… Whichever listener wins gets to join him at WWE RAW at London’s O2 on May 8th! Download now and find out how you could win!

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“Gorilla Position Pops… A earful of magic… You gotta have it!” Nope, doesn’t work does it? Far more well conceived than the New Day ice creams is this week’s Gorilla Position, a tasty treat for your heart, soul and your inner earholes! Host James Delow in joined by Ash Rose, Skillit and Matt Davies to run down all things WWE RAW and SmackDown Live, and they breakdown how things are shaping up as the WrestleMania 33 card becomes more clear. What will the build be like for Undertaker/Roman Reigns, how much further can The Miz and John Cena push things, will Randy Orton and Bray Wyatt set the world on fire and just how hotly anticipated is Brock Lesnar VS Goldberg III? Elsewhere on the show, you wanted it… you got it! An exclusive Becky Lynch interview is played in, recorded as part of James’ Channel 4 documentary, Smashing Glass Ceilings: The Women of WWE. In these previously unheard materials, Becky talks about the rise of the women’s division in the WWE, her rocky road to wrestling glory, meeting her trainer Finn Bálor and what the future holds for the women in the company. All this, plus another wonderfully Random Question from Skillit - WrestleMania themed of course - and the boys all lovingly induct more woeful characters of yesteryear into this week’s Gorilla Position Hall of Shame. Sit back, relax, pop a cold one and enjoy this week’s Gorilla Position! Oh… and buy a t-shirt!

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It’s another special PPV reaction episode of Gorilla Position and the boys have plenty to say! Join host James Delow and the two other members of the Three Man Booth, Ash Rose and Skillit, as they discuss in-depth the highs and lows from last night’s Fast Lane 2017 event. Lots of negative reaction from fans online, but was it really that bad?! The boys chat through the good, the bad and the ugly from this, the final PPV stop on the road to WrestleMania 33 in Orlando!

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This week on Gorilla Position, a major WWE Superstar guest, Sasha Banks! Listen for exclusive unheard content from host James Delow’s interview with ’The Boss’, captured during the production of his Channel 4 documentary, Smashing Glass Ceilings: The Women of WWE. In a very intimate, personal conversation, Sasha talks openly about her emotional journey to superstardom, her struggles during childhood, the real person behind the Sasha Banks character, her relationship with her father, her chemistry with Charlotte Flair, God, and her future goals in the crazy world of wrestling! This is a must-listen interview for all fans of Sasha Banks and women’s wrestling. Elsewhere on the show, James, Ash Rose, Skillit and Matt Davies chat all things Monday Night RAW and SmackDown Live... Who’s intrigued by Kevin Owens VS Goldberg? Why did Randy Orton turn on Bray Wyatt so soon? Where is the Seth Rollins story heading? When is Finn Bálor returning to RAW? Where does Braun Strowman fit on the WrestleMania card? Is Undertaker about to roam around in Roman Reigns’ yard? Is John Cena legitimately frustrated about apposing The Miz at Mania? And crucially (have a drink)… is Mick Foley heading back into the ring?! So many questions to mull over as the road to WrestleMania 33 continues. Speaking of which, the final pay-per-view stop on the road to Mania is this Sunday’s Fast Lane event. The boys make their predictions about what could take place on the WWE Network from Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the weekend and the implications it’ll have for the ‘Show of Shows’ in Orlando. All this plus another beautifully Random Question from Skillit and the boys lovingly induct more woeful characters from yesteryear into the now infamous Gorilla Position Hall of Shame. Sit back, relax and let the GP team make love to your ears!

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It’s WrestleMania season baby and things are heating up on Gorilla Position! This week, host James Delow is joined by Skillit and Matt Davies to run through all the action from this week’s Monday Night RAW and SmackDown Live, discussing what implications they had on the upcoming ‘Show of Shows’ in Orlando. From the Kevin Owens and Goldberg programme and the RAW Women’s title picture with Bayley, Charlotte and Sasha, to SmackDown’s 10 man Battle Royal and the plans for John Cena and The Miz. There’s a lot we love and there’s a lot we’re unsure about but one thing is clear, there is loads to dissect as the Mania card takes shape! Elsewhere on the show, Ash Rose chats to WWE UK Championship Tournament stand-out, Wolfgang. He chats about his rise to WWE stardom through the indie ranks in the UK, his memories and thoughts on the UK title tournament in Blackpool, how 19 year old Tyler Bate is an “inspiration” and what his earliest memories are growing up watching WWF. All this plus Matt brings us up to date on the biggest news stories of the week, including The Rock’s pre and post-RAW appearances where he called CM Punk from the middle of the Staples Centre, Skillit offers up another of his Random Questions, and the boys lovingly induct more woeful characters of yesteryear into the infamous GP Hall of Shame! Sit back, relax and allow Gorilla Position to make love to your ears!

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This week on everyone’s favourite WWE podcast, James Delow and the boys are back in action to run down a very enjoyable few days in the crazy world of WWE. From the masterful ‘Festival of Friendship’ segment from one of the better episodes of RAW in recent memory, to the crowning of a new Women’s champion in the main event, all the way to Samoa Joe’s blinding promo work to the dawning of a new ‘Wyatt Era’ over on SmackDown, the boys have a lot to talk about! Also on the show, amidst rumours of an impending post-WrestleMania retirement, the lovely Nikki Bella is on the show opening up about her career-shortening neck surgery and the changes she’s helped usher in with the growth of women’s wrestling in WWE. If one Superstar guest wasn’t enough, we also have up and coming Hall of Famer Kurt Angle on the show as he chats to Skillit about the HOF induction in April and the possibilities of another in-ring run with WWE. He also talks managing the likes of American Alpha! All this plus, the news headlines with Matt Davies, and James, Ash Rose and Skillit lovingly induct more woeful gimmicks of yesteryear into the now infamous Gorilla Position Hall of Shame! Sit back, relax, crack open a cold one and enjoy all the latest fun and games from the Gorilla Position gang!

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We’re back for another post-PPV Monday edition of Gorilla Position, this time chewing the fat of last night’s WWE Elimination Chamber event from Phoenix, Arizona. Host James Delow and the other two members of the Three Man Booth, Ash Rose and Skillit, get knee-deep in the analysis of SmackDown Live’s latest pay-per-view as the road to WrestleMania continues.Fresh off the heels of Elimination Chamber, the boys run through their likes and dislikes of the event; everything from the brilliant Randy Orton and Luke Harper match and the action-packed main event to an oddly underwhelming undercard and the issues it raises concerning the talent pool depth on the blue brand. Where are we heading as we get closer to WrestleMania 33? The boys are having some fun dissecting the possibilities! Join the debate and get chatting about the Chamber!

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This week on Gorilla Position, host James Delow is joined by Ash Rose and Skillit to run through all the action from the week in WWE as the company prepares for the Elimination Chamber PPV this Sunday night. James and the boys talk through the injury to Seth Rollins and the big moments from Monday night RAW, including the arrival of the suited and booted Samoa Joe, his first RAW match - against Roman Reigns, the future of the ‘best friends’ story between Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens and the big announcement from Goldberg that he’ll accept Brock Lesnar’s challenge at WrestleMania! Elsewhere on the show, former WWE World Champion and current SmackDown Live General Manager Daniel Bryan is on GP, talking his career, the ever-evolving WWE women’s division, the pressures of main eventing, the artistry of pro-wrestling and what the in-ring future holds for him and The Miz! Also, the boys chat through this week’s SmackDown Live from Daniel Bryan’s home state of Seattle, and make predictions for this Sunday’s PPV extravaganza Elimination Chamber. Who’s walking out of the chamber with the gold? The boys offer their opinions. All this, plus Skillit offers up another Random Question, three more woeful gimmicks of yesteryear are inducted into the Gorilla Position Hall of Shame and Matt Davies is back bringing us all the latest WWE headlines. Sit back, crack open a cold one and enjoy this week’s Gorilla Position!

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