Episode 62.5 - We Sit Down With Che Monet!

We’re back with another Britwres indie wrestling special here on the Groupchat Wrestling Podcast — and this one’s a big one. TNT Extreme Wrestling have always been close to our hearts (and we’re proud to call ourselves sponsors), so when they deliver something special, we want to give it the spotlight it deserves.This bonus episode features an exclusive interview with TNT Ultra X Champion Che Monet, fresh off history-making title defences and heading straight into one of the most talked-about matches of the year: Che Monet vs. Sonny Kiss at Effy’s Big Gay Brunch UK at Fusion, Liverpool, on 27 September, as part of a massive double-header! We dive into Che’s journey, LGBTQ visibility in wrestling, the pride of carrying TNT gold, and what fans can expect when the bell rings! Sit back, grab a drink, and enjoy a special conversation with one of UK wrestling’s brightest champions.00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests01:55 Che Monet's Journey and Competitive Spirit05:06 The Build-Up to Effy's Big Gay Brunch08:06 Reflections on Winning the Ultra X Championship10:58 The Dynamics of Rivalries and Relationships in Wrestling14:04 The Pressure of Representation in Wrestling17:03 The Evolution of Che Monet's Persona19:59 The Impact of First Impressions in Wrestling25:52 The Toxicity of Social Media in Wrestling27:05 Celebrating Local Wrestling and Tag Team Success28:16 The Dynamic of Tag Team Partnerships29:16 The Evolution of Martin Kirby's Wrestling Career31:06 Preparing for Effy's Big Gay Brunch33:37 The Anticipation of a High-Stakes Match35:50 The Importance of Unique Wrestling Personas38:31 The Role of Fan Perception in Wrestling42:47 Musical Inspirations and Entrance Themes47:07 The Evolution of a Wrestling Name53:06 Fun and Games: Rapid Fire Questions55:57 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans🎟️ Tickets: Effy's Big Gay Brunch UK: https://www.tnt-wrestling.co.uk/events/2025/09/27/effys-big-gay-brunch-2025More TNT Extreme Wrestling events: https://www.tnt-wrestling.co.uk/events?filter[scope]=future🎧 Listen & Subscribe:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GWPodcastUK?sub_confirmation=1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PjvtX5m2QG657MCBcS9isApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-groupchat-wrestling-podcast/id1758973539🐦 Connect With Us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/GWPodcastUKInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gwpodcastukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groupchatpodcast_ukDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/YrfmfBepJMBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/gwpodcastuk.bsky.social👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for wild and frankly absurd wrestling opinions every week. We read and respond to every single comment on our videos! #WrestlingPodcast #TNTextreme #TNTextremewrestling #deathmatch #effy #chemonet #sonnykiss #AEW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.