With the team busy preparing their live show for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2022, the Champ is left in charge of the podcast to present some of his best bits from the early days. For more fight-based funny, including news about bonus episodes, live shows, merchandise and to support us on Patreon, visit our website: http://www.wrestlingwiththechamp.com

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While recuperating from laser eye surgery, The Ginger Ninja is feeling sorry for himself until Damo breaks the news that they will be taking the show on the road to Scotland, for a series of live dates at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, for the very first time.

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In desperation, the Ginger Ninja seeks help from an old mentor, but will it be enough to save the PWF? And as he faces Sylvester Malone in 'The Clash for All the Cash' he faces up to his past and looks himself face to face in the mirror, while facing up to his mortality. And a dark secret is revealed, that could change everything we thought we knew about everyone. Forever. Featuring in order of appearance: Ant McGinley, Jeff Downs, Damien St John, Tony Wright, Alex Whitely, and introducing Ben Hart as Sylvester Malone. Written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John. Music appears under Creative Commons License 3.0

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The Champ prepares to face an opponent he cannot beat, in a match he cannot lose. Backed into a corner, he is left with only one option. Could this be the beginning of the end? If it is really the end, it's a real shame as we only just got our very own theme tune. Starring Ash Frith, Ben Hart, Vic Turnbull, Ant McGinley and Damien St John. Written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John. All featured music appears under Creative Commons License 3.0.

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The Ginger Ninja joins host Dick Dickson on America's #1 wrestling podcast, Grapplin' Greats, to reveal his Mount Rushmore of wrestling, and why he'd invite each of them to a dinner party. This episode was written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John and featured guest appearances from Kurt Cornwell, Ciaran Saward, Hayley Cotter and Jim Salveson.

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Just in time for the holidays, The Champ reveals a magical tale from his childhood, alongside a heart-warming wrestling story for the ages - the time he travelled to a land far away, and went toe to toe with infamous serial killer Rancid Sid, in the seasonal weather of Car Park Carnage. This episode was written and produced by Ant McGinley & Damien St John, with incidental piano by Ant McGinley.

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On his way to meet fans at Grapple-con in Norfolk, the Champ finds himself forced into playing a macabre game to save the life of his only friend. And himself. And his mind. All while stuck in a caravan. Or is it a motorhome? Wrestling With The Champ is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John. This episode features the voice talents of Adam Jarrell and Jo Milmine. The music you hear appears under creative commons 3.0 and was: Energetic Metal song by The Real Monoton Artist, Congus Bongus by Napping on a Cloud, Pro Sensory by Alex McCulloch, Victory Fanfare by Cynic Music, Dawn of the Apocalypse by Rafael Crux, Rareware by Symphony, R&B Rock Song by LukariKid, Awakening by Ataboi, Alison by Jason Shaw, and Doomed by Alexander Ehlers.

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Amateur professional wrestlers come together to celebrate the biggest awards date on the calendar, and the Champ is ready to win again. This episode featured Ant McGinley, Damien St John, Andrea Fox, Rob Tofield and Neal McClelland. Music in this episode includes 8-Bit Bossa by Joth, Happy Lullaby (Song 17) by Cynic Music, Silver Heart by GeriArt, Weird Wall by Slice Music, Water Lily by TomHUK, Heavy Rock 1 by Caffeine Creek Band, Fire Drill by Alexis Ortiz Sofield, Flowering by Sodiac Official, Future Shmup by James Gargette, Epic by Twisterium, Morning In A Big City by Alexsey Nemiro, Undead Rising by Matthew Pablo, Gears of Progress by Section 31. Various sounds by David McKee (ViRiX).

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We look back at the Champ's most painful injuries - from a flaming farm to a famous street in Weatherfield. Starring Ant McGinley, Damien St John and Dan Mellins. Music featured in this episode includes

Kick In The Head by Bobby Harrison, Happy Synths by 3xBlast, Overdrive by Centurion of War, Second Cruise by Congus Bongus, Jazz Mastered by Pro Sensory, Trip to Home by Lesfm, Rough Road by GeriArt, Dubstep Trap by Mellomaker88, Gears of Progress by Section 31, End of Journey by Steffen Daum.

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As the UK begins to open up after lockdown, we take to the water for the first-ever Bruise Cruise, as the guys broadcast live from the HMS Tony Warren as it sails down the Manchester Ship Canal. For more fight-based funny, including news about bonus episodes, live shows, merchandise and to support us via Patreon, visit our website: http://www.wrestlingwiththechamp.com

Starring in order of appearance: Damien St John, Ant McGinley, Rich Hall, Rob Verdon, Caroline Verdon, Wayne Allsop, Dan Mellins, Megan Hayward, and Paul McGinley.

Wrestling With The Champ was created by Damien St John. Written and Produced by Ant McGinley and Damien St John, with additional production from Lewis Reeves. Additional sound FX by Will Leamon.

Sciencenet Theme - Kevin Macleod

Dark Alleys, Dark Times - Belmont Republic

Winds of Stories - HorrorPen

Chiptune Adventures stage 2 - Juhani Junkala

Silly Intro - Alexander Nakarada

Roller Fever - Loyalty Freak Music

The Gears of Progress - Section 31

Prepare Your Swords - Bojidar Marinov

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