Episode 83 is a one-hour, two-man deep dive with Brett and Dan, getting properly honest about where AEW is thriving — and where it’s actively holding itself back.

We start on a long-overdue soapbox rant about AEW’s women’s division: why it feels like it’s regressed despite having the talent, what “good enough” booking looks like in 2026, and why this week feels like the right time for at least two title changes if AEW is serious about resetting the table.

From there, we zoom out into AEW’s wider storytelling issues — character consistency, start-stop momentum, and the growing need for a hard ROH / AEW brand split to stop everything bleeding into everything else. We also talk roster growth, what’s actually working right now, and why Andrade El Idolo and Tommaso Ciampa somehow feel hotter than they ever did in the Black & Gold era.

There’s fantasy booking too: how Jay White and Buddy Matthews should return, why Australia feels like the perfect stage, and what the Hangman–Swerve–Omega dynamic tells us about AEW’s main event future heading into Revolution.

We also touch on AEW announcing Double or Nothing 2026 in New York City, Brett’s home turf, and the genuinely intriguing idea of Zohran Mamdani involvement.

And finally: if AJ Styles did arrive in AEW — a big if — we lay out the dream matches that would actually make it worth doing.

Thoughtful criticism, clear ideas, and no bad-faith nonsense.

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Episode 82 is a two-man chaos shift as Wrestling Mark and Andy do what they “never” do and start with WWE, ripping into the Royal Rumble, the lifeless booking, and why so many ex-AEW names feel like they’ve been dropped into a punishment ritual instead of treated like stars. We talk Roman winning, the weird timing around Triple H criticism, and why it might finally feel like Dwayne Johnson is lining up a power move.

Then we flip to AEW and get properly honest: not bad faith, not tribalism, just the reality that AEW set the bar so high that “good matches” alone doesn’t hit the same anymore. We break down the Death Riders hangover, rotating pushes, why some big moments have felt flatter than they should, and what AEW needs to do to get that “I have to stay up till 3am” feeling back.

On the upside, there are real signs of life: the main event scene is stacked, Andrade feels reborn, Ricochet’s cooking , and we fantasy-book the most obvious (and most exciting) move possible: AJ Styles in AEW, with a proper run and a retirement done right.

Also: hair vs hair predictions, women’s division frustration, and yes, White Castle catches strays again.

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In this bonus episode (81.5), we round up a ridiculous month of British independent wrestling, covering everything from packed halls and surprise moments to comedy chaos and genuinely great in-ring work.

We talk Rise Rumble, EVE Wrestling, Attack Pro Wrestling, and Mystery Wrestling, breaking down standout matches, crowd reactions, commentary banter, and why the UK indie scene feels healthier than ever right now.

If you love UK wrestling, this one’s pure vibes – a proper “whole weekend was a blur” recap with enthusiasm, honesty, and a lot of love for the scene.

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Are wrestling promotions having an identity crisis?

In Episode 81 of the Groupchat Wrestling Podcast, we break down TNA’s highly anticipated AMC debut and ask the uncomfortable question – what went wrong? We dig into creative decisions, presentation issues, and why fans came away frustrated despite wanting TNA to succeed.

We also dive into AEW’s current direction, including heels vs faces, character consistency, and why Swerve Strickland could be the biggest heat magnet in wrestling if they play it right. Is a major turn coming, and does AEW know when to pull the trigger?

Plus:

AEW’s storytelling strengths and weak spots

The future of Ring of Honor

AJ Styles’ contract and what comes next

Why women’s and tag team divisions still need better booking

How wrestling can capitalise on momentum instead of killing it

Smart takes, honest criticism, and proper pub-chat wrestling discourse.

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Bit late this week, but join us as we talk wrestling, covering aew and tna, and we take the time to answer the important questions

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It’s awards season, Groupchat style. Welcome to the 2025 Groupchat Wrestling Podcast Awards.

We hand out awards for Men’s, Women’s and Tag Team Wrestler of the Year, debate Match of the Year, crown the best events and promotions of 2025, and highlight the performances, transformations, and moments that defined the year across AEW, WWE, and independent wrestling.

From elite in-ring work and emotional highs to accidental comedy, baffling internet takes, and discourse that should’ve stayed in the drafts, nothing is safe. There’s love for indie wrestling, appreciation for genuine reinventions, shout-outs to the biggest pops of the year, and plenty of arguing over what worked, what didn’t, and why wrestling fans are Like That.

We also take a moment to reflect on emotional milestones, legacies, and retirements, proving once again that wrestling can still hit you right in the feelings… even while the internet is losing its mind.

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Episode 78 sees Brett and Lucy see off the first full year for the GWP

With World's End in the rear view the dynamic duo review the card bringing you the best insight and the chaotic energy you all know and love

Thank you all for the love and support you've shown us in 2025 and we hope to continue bringing you fantastic content in the new year an beyond

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Episode 77 sees Brett and Lucy holding down the fort as they dive head-first into the festive madness of AEW.

With Worlds End looming and the full card still taking shape, we break down what we do know – including the Women’s World Title clash between Kris Statlander and Jamie Hayter, the Women’s Tag Titles featuring the Babes of Wrath, and the huge World Title four-way involving Samoa Joe, Swerve Strickland, Hangman Page, and MJF.

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Whether AEW in 2025 is far ahead of 2019 AEW

Why recent signings like Speedball, Kevin Knight and Tekla actually fit the roster

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It’s December, everyone’s knackered, schedules are all over the place… so this is a quick, slightly chaotic episode before we head to AEW Dynamite tomorrow.

Just Andy and Wrestling Mark this week, squeezed in between work, life, and wrestling plans, talking through what’s been a really strong week for AEW, the buzz around live crowds, and why things actually feel exciting heading into the end of the year.

We also get into:

Another WWE “new era” and why that phrase means less every time

John Cena’s retirement and the flat execution around it

The contrast between AEW momentum and WWE wheel-spinning

It’s rushed, it’s raw, and it’s very much a December wrestling pod — recorded on the fly before Dynamite, with pints already on the brain.

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This was a very late and very chaotic recording.

Christmas is frying all our brains, everyone’s busy, half the crew vanished, and the rest of us sound drunk despite being completely sober. This is a short, unfiltered, spur-of-the-moment “we HAVE to get this done before Dynamite” — and it shows.

In this deeply unhinged Episode 75, we somehow manage to cover:

John Cena’s retirement and a full therapy session about his legacy

AEW’s Continental Classic, upcoming UK shows & British wrestling greatness

Mercedes, Red Velvet, Rio, and the state of the women’s divisions across the world

Gatekeeping AEW fans, Nick Khan’s delusion, and Tony Khan’s Jaguars curse

Why Mark is circling a car park with Camembert on his mind

Why you could get banned from a nightclub because of a Figure Four

And why none of us should be allowed microphones in December

Despite the madness, we love doing this — and after this week we’ll get things back on track with more BritWres coverage, more AEW chat, more guests, and hopefully more sleep.

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