Bonus Episode: Samoa Joe vs Finn Bálor (NXT Takeover: London 2015)

In this special Grapple City Rewind Bonus Episode, Bradley Palermo and Aaron Fink head back to NXT TakeOver: London (2015) to revisit one of the defining matches of peak-era NXT: Demon Finn Bálor vs. Samoa Joe.This is a classic David vs. Goliath clash—cut-to-the-bone athleticism versus raw power and brutality. The hosts break down Bálor’s demon persona, the crowd-driven entrance that helped redefine modern wrestling presentation, and why this version of Finn feels so distant from his current main-roster role. They also dig into Samoa Joe’s prime-era performance, highlighting his speed, physicality, and why this match stands above much of his later work.From the indie-style crowd reactions to standout spots like Joe’s full-speed dive and the ever-looming Muscle Buster, this episode explores why NXT in 2015 felt like the closest thing WWE ever got to a true indie product—and why this match remains underrated a decade later.(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.