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GRAPPL Spotlight

The home of Spotlight with Benno, JP, Gareth & Matty and other GRAPPL podcasts covering the wrestling world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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02:52:13

Spotlight: “Bullseye” w. Suit Williams (Tuesday Night...

GRAPPL Spotlight ·

2022/10/20

Benno and JP are joined by Suit Williams of Voices of Wrestling, F4W Online and Smark Sports to talk Tuesday Dynamite with a timely review of the show going head to head with NXT and featuring more build to Jon Moxley vs MJF with a major segment with MJF and William Regal. They also talk the latest on Hangman Page’s concussion from the show, Ace Steel being fired, ROH PPV and TV plans and Chris Jericho’s shiny new contract.They also talk TripleMania (find Suit’s review of the show on the Observer

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01:04:10

Andor Recap Part 2 - "The Eye" (Episode 6)

GRAPPL Spotlight ·

2022/10/18

Hello there! Join JP & WH for Episode 6 of the #Star Wars series #Andor! We go through the eye, talk the characters, and play another round of "name that British actor." It's all great stuff so sit back, read the Star Wars version of Das Kapital and enjoyFollow us on Twitter:WH || JP ||To hear more like this, then subscribe to our Patreonand subscribe to GRAPPL Spotlight:Spotify || Apple || Google || YouTube || TuneIn || Stitcher || RSSDownload GRAPPL the wrestling rating app:App

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03:03:17

Spotlight: “The Romford Pele” w. Matty Edwards...

GRAPPL Spotlight ·

2022/10/12

In a packed show, Benno and JP are joined by WWE and Impact correspondent Matty Edwards to talk the big shows of the weekend - WWE Extreme Rules, with the return of Bray Wyatt and Impact's biggest show of the year Bound For Glory. They also talk Raven going into the Impact Hall Of Fame, New Japan's Declaration of Power show, Mox vs Gage at GCW and the week in AEW with Rampage, Battle of the Belts, Dynamite and more backstage strife! SHOWNOTES0:37 Intro, Patreon, Plugs14:40 Bray Wyatt, WWE

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01:40:16

Andor Recap Part 1 (Episode 1-5)

GRAPPL Spotlight ·

2022/10/08

Hello there! Join JP & WH for then latest #Disney+ Star Wars series...#Andor! We go through episodes 1-5, discuss the themes of the most adult Star Wars show to date, the easter eggs, why not using the Star Wars motifs is no bad thing, and play "name that British actor." It's all great stuff so sit back and discover your inner rebel (better start watching that soon)EnjoyFollow us on Twitter:Follow us on Twitter:WH || JP ||To hear more like this, then subscribe to our Patreonand

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02:55:38

Spotlight: “Ultimate Hogan” w. Andy Ogden (1PW...

GRAPPL Spotlight ·

2022/10/05

Benno and JP are joined by Andy Ogden of the GCP Podcast to talk a busy weekend in wrestling in the UK with Andy’s live thoughts from 1PW’s return, as well as thoughts on the fallout from New Japan’s Royal Quest at Crystal Palace, as well as some other notable shows this week and a chat about the various Brits abroad.They also talk the legacy of Antonio Inoki, the Stardom 5 Star Grand Prix Final and everything going on in AEW with *that* Saraya promo, debuts of Bandido and Dalton Castle and the rest

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02:34:07

Spotlight: “Everything is Awesome” (AEW Grand Slam,...

GRAPPL Spotlight ·

2022/09/24

Benno and JP catch up on a rare Saturday Spotlight to talk everything AEW Grand Slam from Wednesday and Friday with reviews of Dynamite and Rampage from Arthur Ashe and all the fallout as Jon Moxley wins the AEW title and a wild Great Muta appears among other highlights. They also catch up on everything else they’ve been watching and follow the White Rabbit for Fiend Watch season, as well as talk Benno’s trip to see GCW vs TNT and the hazards of Brit Wres journalism.0:15 Intro08:09 GCW in the UK,

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03:00:44

Spotlight: “AEW Therapy” w. Jamesie & GRAPPL Gareth...

GRAPPL Spotlight ·

2022/09/13

Benno and JP are joined by GRAPPL Gareth and the returning Jamesie, to reflect on another big news week for AEW, as Jamesie and Gareth give their takes on the fallout of the CM Punk and Elite drama, the new details that have emerged over the last week and Tony Khan’s response to it all.They also talk the rest of Dynamite and Rampage, Moxley as company ace, JP’s thoughts on the N1 and some Aussie Graps from MCW! Also the Queen died.SHOWNOTES0:25 Intro28:07 CM Punk and Young Bucks fallout, Tony Khan,

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03:18:35

Spotlight: "F*ck, Bite, Leave" w. Matty Edwards (CM...

GRAPPL Spotlight ·

2022/09/07

In a massive episode Benno, JP & Matty get right to it to discuss one of the biggest wrestling news week's of the year as CM Punk shoots on Hangman Page, Colt Cabana and The Elite in a fiery media scrum, leading to a backstage fight involving Punk, Ace Steel and The Elite. They talk all the fallout with rumours of suspensions and possible firings from AEW as the story develops on air.They also review All In, in full with the now almost forgot return of MJF, as well as the rest of

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02:15:31

The GRAPPL Weekend Show (AEW All Out Preview,...

GRAPPL Spotlight ·

2022/09/02

This episode of the GRAPPL Patreon Weekend Show is available free to all here and in video on the GRAPPL YouTube feed. If you'd like to to support GRAPPL you can use our link to order All Out via the GRAPPL website - we get a kickback from FITE and it won't cost you a penny more.In a special All Out and Clash at the Castle themed Weekend Show, Benno & JP preview the two big shows as well as everything else going on this weekend!They also talk all the day's news with Tony Khan's

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02:35:06

Spotlight: “Lex’s Megabus” w. GRAPPL Gareth (CM Punk...

GRAPPL Spotlight ·

2022/08/30

Benno and JP are joined by GRAPPL Gareth to talk a big news week for AEW as Jon Moxley beats CM Punk in record time on Dynamite, as the lads talk the positive and negative of the big match/angle and what will be next on the road to AEW All Out.They also talk the rest of Dynamite, Omega & Ospreay, all of the backstage issues coming to a head in AEW, as well as the Lex Luger A&E documentary and JP’s thoughts as the N1 comes to a close!SHOWNOTES1:10 Intro20:14 WWF UK only PPVs, Ariel Helwani’s

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03:09:05

Spotlight: “NXT UK Is Dead” w. WH Park (NXT Europe,...

GRAPPL Spotlight ·

2022/08/23

Benno and JP are joined by WH Park for a packed show as they talk the life and death of NXT UK and all the fall out as wrestlers are released, NXT Europe is announced, food is taken off tables and more. They also talk the backstage drama with CM Punk and Hangman Page and a stacked Dynamite from this past week, plus the G1 Final, Jeff Jarrett leaving WWE and JP’s trip to York Hall for Rev Pro’s 10th Anniversary Show.SHOWNOTES0:10 Intro02:04 NXT UK is dead46:40 CM Punk and Hangman Page backstage

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02:53:09

Spotlight: "Jim McDonald" w. Matty Edwards (CM Punk &...

GRAPPL Spotlight ·

2022/08/16

Benno and JP are joined by Matty Edwards to talk the return of CM Punk and the teased return of Kenny Omega and the rest of the build to All Out as the card starts to take shape. They also talk another strong Impact Plus PPV with Impact Emergence, get Matty’s take on the new WWE and catch up on tournament season from the N1 and G1. Also, lots of nonsense (shownotes below)!SHOWNOTES0:10 Intro/nonsense31:44 AEW All Out card, Dynamite/Rampage1:22:18 WWE, Bray Wyatt, Smackdown1:43:12 iMPACT

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03:01:58

Spotlight: "Flake on the Lake" w. Karen Peterson...

GRAPPL Spotlight ·

2022/08/10

Benno and JP chat the last week of AEW with some high rated matches over the weekend on Battle of the Belts and Rampage, as well as angle developments on Dynamite with Elite drama - before being joined by the great Karen Peterson to talk her own thoughts on AEW, the breaking news of further hush money payments by Vince McMahon being identified, plus Raw and Smackdown from this week.They then get into the latest from the G1 after a big weekend in Osaka with Karen bringing strong thoughts related to

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02:32:35

Spotlight: "Half Baked Excuses" w. Allan Cheapshot...

GRAPPL Spotlight ·

2022/08/03

Benno and JP are joined for the first part of the show this week by Twitter’s Allan Cheapshot to talk the Weekend Of Jeff, with two huge shows his weekend in SummerSlam and Ric Flair’s Last Match featuring master worker Jeff Jarett, plus some notable switches in WWE creative and two very different but very memorable big matches in Brock Lesnar vs Roman Reigns and Ric Flair and Andrade vs Jeff Jarrett and Jay Lethal..They also talk the state of WWE in general and Allan sounds off on New Japan

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02:50:52

Spotlight: "Steroided Alf Garnett" w. Will Cooling...

GRAPPL Spotlight ·

2022/07/27

Benno and JP are joined for the first hour of the show by Kingpin Will Cooling of the Pro Wrestling Torch to break down everything Vince McMahon coming out of his shock resignation, amongst allegations of sexual misconduct and hush money payments. They talk the possibilities for a Triple H led WWE creative, it’s effects on AEW, and what’s next for Vince McMahon with the possibility of further investigation.Benno and JP then talk the Jonathan Gresham and Tony Khan bust up at ROH’s Death Before

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02:03:45

Spotlight: "Captain Ric" (Ric Flair's Last Match,...

GRAPPL Spotlight ·

2022/07/20

In the middle Heatwave '22, Benno and JP reunite as JP returns from Turkey and Benno recovers from the 24 Hour Podcast Marathon to talk Jeff Jarrett’s world as Control F Jeff is once again the centre of the universe for Ric Flair's retirement match and Summerslam weekend. They also talk G1 opening weekend, some positive booking in Pro Wrestling NOAH and rumours of the return of Kenny Omega to AEW!SHOWNOTES00:16 Intro00:00 Ric Flair Retirement Show, Jeff Jarrett, Titus O’Neil, Mike Elgin00:00

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02:58:04

Spotlight: "Tearing Up The Script" w. Matty Edwards,...

GRAPPL Spotlight ·

2022/07/12

In a wild roaming edition of Spotlight, JP is away so Benno is instead joined by Matty Edwards, with the lads in turn joined for the intro by Martin Bushby to talk Martin and Benno’s charity stream coming up this weekend (and some Rev Pro live in Sheffield), as well as a late appearance from GRAPPL Gareth who joins to help out with a listener Q&A and talk AEW, Matty’s BOLA DVD's, this week’s Impact and the latest on Vince McMahon - plus some bonus run-ins from Shooter Steph Chase.All this,

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02:59:06

Spotlight: "Art House Steve Austin" (AEW Blood and...

GRAPPL Spotlight ·

2022/07/05

It’s a packed and busy edition of Spotlight as Matty Edwards joins Benno and JP to run down a well received Blood and Guts from AEW, a WWE Money in the Bank show where WWE (allegedly) attempts to make new stars and an Impact Slammiversary show with a genuine MOTY contender.All this, plus we talk some matches we’ve been watching from NXT, Stardom, DDT, NJ Strong and MLW, as well as some chat on the NWA, WWF ‘97, the San Francisco 49ers match, Russo (it’s a Matty show) and Art House Steve

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02:08:34

Spotlight: “Lloyds of London” (AEW x NJPW Forbidden...

GRAPPL Spotlight ·

2022/06/28

After a long much maligned build, Forbidden Door is finally here as Benno and JP go in depth on the AEW and NJPW co-branded show and talk everything on the card with Moxley vs Tanahashi for the AEW interim title, the IWGP world title four way, a much praised undercard and all the news coming out of the show as Claudio Castagnoli debuts, Shibata appears and much more!SHOWNOTES00:20 Intro, Nonsense, Plugs22:13 Forbidden Door ReviewThanks to our patrons for supporting the podcast, with special thanks

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01:19:03

Hello There! Season Finale (Episode 5 & 6)

GRAPPL Spotlight ·

2022/06/26

Hello There! And it's the season finale of the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi and we wrap up Episodes 5 & 6 (having Covid didn't help. Join me and WH as we tear into some of the plot contrivances, a great lightsaber battle, overall thoughts on the series and where does Star Wars go next. Oh and there is also some pre-Forbidden Door wrestling talk at the startEnjoy!Theme Song: Hello There (The Democracy on the High Ground Song) by Isaac 2187WH Comic Recommendations:Darth Vader by Kieron

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