GRAPPL Spotlight

By GRAPPLSports Wrestling

GRAPPL Spotlight episodes

January 10, 2024 Spotlight: "Ulrika Jonsson" (2024 Predictions, Tony Khan’s tweets, AEW Collision, CM Punk vs Drew McIntyre, New Japan announcements, Rev Pro, MLW)
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 Predictions, Likely/Unlikely
0:56:25 WWE, Punk vs McIntyre, Smackdown
1:30:28 AEW Collision, ratings, Jericho
1:52:02 NJPW announcements, New Year Dash, Riddle
2:05:47 MLW, Rev Pro, NORTH
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 Sideburns, Chris Platt & Simon Gunn! Join us on the brand new
GRAPPL Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/KqeVAcwctS⁠
Get live video, news updates, weekend previews, weekly bonus shows and the world famous
GRAPPL Spotlight Pre-Show at ⁠⁠http://www.Patreon.com/GRAPPL or by becoming a YouTube member at http://www.Youtube.com/@GRAPPL!
2 hr 34 min
January 05, 2024 Spotlight: "Brock Littler" (NJPW WrestleKingdom, AEW Worlds End, Dynamite Review, WWE, NOAH, AJPW)
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 debut of Dolph Ziggler, as well as the rest of the show and some belated thoughts on AJPW and NOAH from the last few weeks.
SHOWNOTES:
0:00:00 Intro
0:08:27 AEW Worlds End, Dynamite
1:07:08 WWE ratings and news
1:14:27 NJPW WrestleKingdom
2:11:07 NOAH, AJPW
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 Sideburns, Chris Platt & Simon Gunn!
Join us on the brand new GRAPPL Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/KqeVAcwctS⁠
Get live video, news updates, weekend previews, weekly bonus shows and the world famous GRAPPL Spotlight Pre-Show at ⁠⁠http://www.Patreon.com/GRAPPL or by becoming a YouTube member at http://www.Youtube.com/@GRAPPL!
2 hr 28 min
January 02, 2024 The New Years News w. Benno & JP (Chris Jericho, Kevin Dunn, Rock/Roman, Kurtis Chapman)
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 long overdue farewell from WWE, the Kota Ibushi shitshow from earlier today and the tragic passing of Kurtis Chapman.
Enjoy
JP
Video version available on Patreon!
1 hr 5 min
December 31, 2023 BRETRO - Episode 2: "Kickin' it with The Kliq"
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, Carl Gac, Conor O'Loughlin, Eddie Sideburns, Chris Platt & Simon Gunn!
Join us on the brand new GRAPPL Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/KqeVAcwctS⁠
Get live video, news updates, weekend previews, weekly bonus shows and the world famous GRAPPL Spotlight Pre-Show at ⁠⁠http://www.Patreon.com/GRAPPL or by becoming a YouTube member at http://www.Youtube.com/@GRAPPL!

1 hr 8 min
December 29, 2023 #AskGRAPPL- The 2023 Christmas Spectacular
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 Sideburns, Chris Platt & Simon Gunn!
Join us on the brand new GRAPPL Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/KqeVAcwctS⁠
Get live video, news updates, weekend previews, weekly bonus shows and the world famous GRAPPL Spotlight Pre-Show at ⁠⁠http://www.Patreon.com/GRAPPL or by becoming a YouTube member at http://www.Youtube.com/@GRAPPL!
6 hr 3 min
December 20, 2023 The 2023 GRAPPY Awards w. Benno, JP, Gareth & Matty
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 Drink, Crisps, Chocolate, Beer (and Coffee), as well as their favourite Meal & Food Establishments of the Year for 2023!
SHOWNOTES
0:29 Intro, 2023 in wrestling
16:18 Main Awards
Male Wrestler Of The Year
Female Wrestler Of The Year
Tag Team Of The Year
Match Of The Year
Best Show/PPV
Favourite Live Show
Best Feud/Storyline
Best Promo/Angle
Best Moment
Best Promotion
Best Commentator
Best Ring Entrance Music
Biggest Surprise (wrestler who impressed you/changed your mind this year)
Wrestler Most Excited for in 2024 (best prospect)
Wrestling News Story Of The Year
2:54:31 Non Wrestling
Favourite GRAPPL Patreon episode
Favourite Podcast/Content Creator (wrestling & non wrestling)
Four Pillars of TIME:
Film, TV Show, Album & Sporting Moment of the year
The Big 6: Soft Drink, Crisps, Chocolate, Beer, Meal & Food Establishment of the Year
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 Sideburns, Chris Platt & Simon Gunn!
Join us on the brand new GRAPPL Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/KqeVAcwctS⁠
Get live video, news updates, weekend previews, weekly bonus shows and the world famous GRAPPL Spotlight Pre-Show at ⁠⁠http://www.Patreon.com/GRAPPL or by becoming a YouTube member at http://www.Youtube.com/@GRAPPL!
3 hr 42 min
December 13, 2023 Spotlight: "Two Bill Phil" (CM Punk vs Seth Rolllins, WWE to TNT/TBS rumours, AEW Collision, Rampage, NXT Deadline, TNA, NJPW, AJPW)
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 Japan and more, as well as (along with Gareth and Matty) reveal their picks for this year’s Christmas Film Club, as well as a look ahead to the 2023 GRAPPY awards!
SHOWNOTES:
0:00:00 Intro, Christmas Film Club, GRAPPY awards
0:22:31 CM Punk, WWE to WBD rumours
1:04:08 Iron Claw reviews, MJF
1:11:25 AEW Collision, Rampage, Dynamite Preview
1:39:24 NXT Deadline
1:46:49 Impact Final Resolution
1:54:09 NJPW, AJPW
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 Sideburns, Chris Platt & Simon Gunn!
Join us on the brand new GRAPPL Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/KqeVAcwctS⁠
Get live video, news updates, weekend previews, weekly bonus shows and the world famous GRAPPL Spotlight Pre-Show at ⁠⁠http://www.Patreon.com/GRAPPL or by becoming a YouTube member at http://www.Youtube.com/@GRAPPL!
2 hr 16 min
December 06, 2023 Spotlight: "Fin Martin" (AEW Wembley, Okada and Sasha Banks to WWE rumours, CM Punk, Randy Orton, Rev Pro)
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 yearbook, GRAPPL’s December schedule and more!
SHOWNOTES:
0:00:00 Intro, December Schedule, Power Slam yearbook
0:14:33 AEW Wembley, morale rumours, AEW business notes
0:42:35 AEW Collision, Dynamite Preview
1:03:40 CM Punk, Randy Orton, WWE growth
1:25:25 Kazuchika Okada and Sasha Banks to WWE rumours
1:47:34 Ospreay/Gabe Kidd, Rev Pro at the 229, Pro Wrestling Revolver
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 Sideburns, Chris Platt & Simon Gunn!
Join us on the brand new GRAPPL Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/KqeVAcwctS⁠
Get live video, news updates, weekend previews, weekly bonus shows and the world famous GRAPPL Spotlight Pre-Show at ⁠⁠http://www.Patreon.com/GRAPPL or by becoming a YouTube member at http://www.Youtube.com/@GRAPPL!
2 hr 22 min
November 29, 2023 Spotlight: "GRAPhil" (CM Punk joins WWE, Raw Debut Promo, Survivor Series, Wembley Pre-Sale, QT Marshall, MJF)
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 possible injury to MJF and the week’s TV as the Continental Classic kicks off, as well as the sad passing of wXw’s Absolute Andy.
SHOWNOTES:
0:00:00 Intro, CM Punk
0:52:13 Survivor Series, Raw
1:17:00 Plugs, Survivor Series Mixtape, Bretro public release
1:21:59 AEW, All In London Pre-Sale, QT Marshall, MJF
1:51:06 Continental Classic, Collision, Rampage
2:13:11 Absolute Andy
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 Sideburns, Chris Platt & Simon Gunn!
Join us on the brand new GRAPPL Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/KqeVAcwctS⁠
Get live video, news updates, weekend previews, weekly bonus shows and the world famous GRAPPL Spotlight Pre-Show at ⁠⁠http://www.Patreon.com/GRAPPL or by becoming a YouTube member at http://www.Youtube.com/@GRAPPL!
2 hr 27 min
November 21, 2023 Spotlight: "Stone Cold Maxwell Friedman" (AEW Full Gear Review, MJF/Adam Cole angle, Swerve vs Hangman MOTYC, Continental Classic, Will Ospreay, Observer HOF)
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 Review
2:10:00 Ospreay, Continental Classic
2:35:40 Wrestling Observer Hall Of Fame
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 Sideburns, Chris Platt & Simon Gunn!
Join us on the brand new GRAPPL Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/KqeVAcwctS⁠
Get live video, news updates, weekend previews, weekly bonus shows and the world famous GRAPPL Spotlight Pre-Show at ⁠⁠http://www.Patreon.com/GRAPPL or by becoming a YouTube member at http://www.Youtube.com/@GRAPPL!
2 hr 51 min