GRAPPL Spotlight

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GRAPPL Spotlight episodes

September 26, 2019 Spotlight: “Ricky Biggs” (Progress Still Chasing, AEW on ITV, NXT on USA, Rev Pro, Southside, NJPW Destruction, Young Lions)
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/Nonsense22:01 NXT debut on USA Network30:55 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 Cup1:16:15 Progress Still Chasing Review2:05:14 BREAKING NEWS: Tony Khan announces AEW TV on FITE2:08:30 New Japan Destruction tour continues, Young Lions CupSubscribe to GRAPPL Spotlight:
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2 hr 19 min
September 17, 2019 Spotlight: “Bob Monkhouse” (GCW Bloodsport, New Japan catchup, Rev Pro fallout, Progress, WWE, Impact)
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/Nonsense23:05 Bodom/Samuels re-visited, Aaren Wilde interview notes46:04 New Japan catchup, Destruction, J-Cup, Big Japan1:07:315 Progress Still Chasing/NPS spoilers1:26:35 GCW Bloodsport/Impact Victory Road1:55:58 WWE Clash of Champions2:00:45 Breed Makabe vs Romo
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2 hr 8 min
September 10, 2019 Spotlight: “Bro-exit” (Josh Bodom and Sha Samuels incident at Rev Pro, OWE UK, Southside, AEW, Progress, GCW)
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/Nonsense21:05 Josh Bodom and Sha Samuels incident at Rev Pro1:32:30 OWE UK tour postponed, Southside closure, Breed show cancellation1:42:05 AEW news, Jericho vs Cody, All Out PPV buys, Meltzer star ratings1:58:48 Upcoming Shows - Progress, GCW Bloodsport, Impact Victory Road2:09:31 Outro
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2 hr 16 min
September 03, 2019 Spotlight: “Big Tone and Pharaoh” (AEW All Out, NJPW Royal Quest, NXT UK Takeover, Rev Pro Summer Sizzler, Live at The Cockpit)
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/nonsense17:48 AEW All Out1:23:44 Rev Pro Summer Sizzler/Live At The Cockpit2:04:06 NJPW Royal Quest2:39:44 NXT Takeover UK
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2 hr 58 min
August 28, 2019 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)
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/nonsense24:00 Progress attendance woes, current state of the company1:08:45 NJPW’s Young Boy Cup1:14:53 The Wednesday Night Wars, Pac vs Omega1:32:15 Retro Impact1:42:00 Summer Sizzler, Royal Quest, NXT UK, All Out Preview
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2 hr 6 min
August 17, 2019 Spotlight Bonus Episode: The G1 Wrap Up Show – feat. Jamesie
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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2 hr 39 min
August 13, 2019 Spotlight: “Joe McMahon” (G1 Climax Final, Summerslam, GCW Joey Janela’s Escape From LA, ROH Summer Supercard, NXT Takeover)
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/nonsense00:13:45 G1 Climax 29 Final1:00:55 ROH Summer Supercard1:12:22 GCW Joey Janela’s Escape From LA1:32:34 NXT Takeover Toronto1:58:54 WWE SummerslamSubscribe to GRAPPL Spotlight:
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2 hr 42 min
August 11, 2019 Spotlight Bonus Episode: G1 Recap and Final Preview (Day 15-18)
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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1 hr 36 min
August 07, 2019 Spotlight: "Brit Wres Is Dead" (Smallman leaves Progress, Joe & JP's trip to Liverpool, AAA Triplemania, G1 Week Four, TNT, Futureshock, London Rampage)
**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/Nonsense05:19 Brit Wres is Dead33:43 Joe and JP in Liverpool40:40 TNT Summer Explosion59:48 London Rampage/AAA TripleMania1:18:46 Futureshock Untapped 61:42:05 G1 Climax 29 Nights 11, 12, 13 and 14Subscribe to GRAPPL Spotlight:
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2 hr 47 min
July 30, 2019 Spotlight: "Glenroe" (G1 Week Three, Sendai Girls UK, AEW on TNT, AJPW, 205 Live, Progress, OTT)
***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 Stuff12:59 AEW on TNT, CM Punk24:13 WWE Biz, Network changes, ICW, wXw & Progress. 52:30 Mandrews vs Starr58:25 Super Humman, Moxley to GCW1:01:20 AJPW, Kento Miyahahra vs Zeus1:08:35 Sendai Girls UK 1:23:30 Progress Devlin vs Ilya OTT Devlin vs Callum Black1:28:45 205 Live, Strickland vs Gulak1:33:35 G1 Climax 29 Days 8, 9 and 10Subscribe to GRAPPL Spotlight:
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3 hr 1 min