Grapple City Rewind

On the very first edition of In Your House, the WWF promised fans one thing above all else: somebody was going to WIN A FREE HOUSE IN FLORIDA.This week on Grapple City Rewind, Bradley and Aaron head back to May 1995 for a bizarre slice of New Generation-era WWF featuring Bret Hart vs. Hakushi, Diesel vs. Psycho Sid, Jerry Lawler’s fake mom, Todd Pettengale’s unholy mullet, screaming fans losing their minds for The Smoking Gunns, and one referee who somehow got trapped in the ropes.We break down: Bret Hart pulling double duty  Hakushi’s fake tattoos and underrated offense  Diesel’s weird Beatles promo  The house giveaway heard around the world  Why this show somehow feels charming despite the chaos  And whether the FIRST In Your House PPV is a PLAY, PAUSE, or FAST FORWARD Plus: WWE Backlash 2026 thoughts  Braun Breakker’s rise  Danhausen & Minihausen chaos  Asuka vs. Iyo Sky reactions  Listener comments from the Grapple Gang Call the Grapple Gang hotline anytime: 📞 626-657-SLAMFollow/Contact: Instagram, TikTok, X: @grapplecitypod Email: [email protected] episodes every week covering the best, worst, weirdest, and most unforgettable wrestling PPVs of the VHS era.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

We just got back from WrestleMania in Vegas… and now we’re rewinding to one of the strangest, most uneven WrestleManias of all time.This week on Grapple City Rewind, we dig into WWF WrestleMania X (1994) — a show that somehow opens with an all-time classic… and then spends the rest of the night trying to live up to it.Two Bret Hart matches in one night because one beating isn’t enough.Two Yokozuna matches because gravity demands sacrifice.Two Intercontinental Champions who both think they’re the real one.One ladder match that has to carry the entire show.We break down Bret vs. Owen, the chaos of the double main event, the Lex Luger push quietly dying in real time, and the absolute fever dream energy of fake Bill Clinton wandering around like everything’s normal.Is this actually a great WrestleMania?Or just a mess held together by one iconic match?We’ll decide.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

Bradley and Aaron rewind to WrestleMania 1 (1985)—the show that launched a billion-dollar empire—and break down all the chaos: nine matches, celebrity overload, bear hugs for days, and barely any actual wrestling.From Liberace and Muhammad Ali to King Kong Bundy’s 9-second squash, this is less a wrestling show and more a bizarre cultural time capsule.Plus, we kick things off with thoughts on the current product, including AEW Dynasty, and run through our WrestleMania predictions before heading back to where it all began.Does it deserve its legendary status… or is it just weird?This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

WrestleMania season rolls on in Grapple City Rewind, and this week Bradley Palermo and Aaron Fink dive headfirst into WrestleMania XII—a show defined by contrasts, chaos, and one of the most famous main events in wrestling history. From the jump, it’s clear this isn’t your typical Mania: we’ve got a bizarre mix of New Generation weirdness, Attitude Era seeds being planted, and a main event that dares to go a full 60 minutes.Before getting there, the guys break down the current product during WrestleMania season—questioning crowd reactions, the blurred lines between heel and babyface, and whether WWE even cares anymore if fans follow the script. Then it’s back to 1996, where a stacked six-man tag kicks things off with nearly a literal ton of humanity in the ring, and somehow still manages to swerve expectations.From there, things get strange. Very strange.Roddy Piper vs. Goldust spirals into a cinematic backlot brawl complete with OJ-style freeway footage, sound effects that feel dubbed in from another dimension, and one of the weirdest endings ever aired on a WrestleMania broadcast. Meanwhile, a “throwaway” match features a not-quite-yet Stone Cold Steve Austin quietly inching toward superstardom, reminding everyone how quickly things were about to change.The show continues with an absurd clash of eras as Ultimate Warrior steamrolls Hunter Hearst Helmsley in under two minutes, followed by a surprisingly divisive big-man battle between The Undertaker and Diesel that splits Bradley and Aaron right down the middle.And then… the main event.Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels in a 60-minute Iron Man Match. No falls. No shortcuts. Just endurance, psychology, and two of the best to ever do it pushing each other to the limit. The guys unpack the pacing, the crowd dynamics, the subtle storytelling, and how this match both holds up and feels like a blueprint for everything that came after.It’s WrestleMania XII—equal parts awkward, iconic, experimental, and essential. And Grapple City Rewind is here to break it all down.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

Collision in Korea 1995 is one of the strangest events in wrestling history. WCW and New Japan brought a massive show to North Korea, drawing over 300,000 people… but something felt completely off. The crowd barely reacted, the atmosphere was eerie, and even solid matches felt lifeless. We break down the weird vibe, standout moments like Flair vs Inoki, and why this is a “watch it so you don’t have to” show.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

Hulk Hogan. The Rock. Sixty-eight thousand screaming fans in Toronto. And somehow… a broomstick gets involved.This week on Grapple City Rewind, Bradley Palermo and Aaron Fink head back to WWF WrestleMania X8 (2002) — the strange transitional moment where the Attitude Era crashes head-first into nostalgia. The nWo has arrived, Limp Bizkit is blasting through the arena, and the WWF is suddenly leaning hard on legends again.But nothing on this show matters more than Icon vs Icon: Hollywood Hulk Hogan vs The Rock.What starts as a simple dream match quickly turns into one of the loudest crowd reactions in wrestling history, with Toronto hijacking the entire narrative and accidentally resurrecting Hulkamania in real time.Along the way we also get:Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Scott Hall in a beer-soaked brawl with the nWo lurkingRic Flair bleeding buckets against The Undertaker in a brutal fight for the StreakKurt Angle and Kane throwing each other around like refrigeratorsThe chaotic Hardcore Championship insanityNu-metal everywhere you lookAnd one of the weirdest tonal WrestleManias WWE ever producedIt’s legends, blood, nostalgia, and a crowd that refuses to follow the script.Because sometimes WrestleMania history isn’t written by the booking.Sometimes the crowd decides.🎙️ Grapple City Rewind — where we revisit the wildest, weirdest, and most unforgettable wrestling pay-per-views of the VHS era.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

Grapple City Rewind heads back to the gritty ECW Arena in February 1996 for CyberSlam 96, Bradley Palermo and Aaron Fink break down the chaotic compilation-style event featuring Taz squashes, a completely unhinged Brian Pillman segment, dancing babyface Bubba Ray Dudley, triple dog collar madness, and the only true wrestling clinic of the night Too Cold Scorpio vs Sabu, we debate whether ECW’s wild run-in heavy style still holds up, question Meltzer’s dud-heavy ratings, revisit Cactus Jack vs Shane Douglas in a brutal chair shot spectacle, compare modern crowd energy after attending AEW Dynamite live, and discuss The Smashing Machine and how MMA crossover stories shaped the aura of workers like Taz during the 90sThis episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

Grapple City Rewind heads to No Way Out 2000 as Bradley Palermo and Aaron Fink break down Kurt Angle vs Chris Jericho, Dudleys vs New Age Outlaws, the infamous Mae Young pregnancy storyline with Mark Henry, Kane vs X-Pac chaos, Too Cool vs The Radicalz, Big Show vs The Rock controversy, and the brutal Hell in a Cell main event between Triple H and Cactus Jack. Was this Attitude Era PPV a hidden gem or just main-event dependent? We give it our Fast Forward, Play, or Rewind rating and debate whether the Foley vs Triple H war saves the show.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

WWF No Way Out 2001 is where the Attitude Era officially flies off the rails.We’re talking shopping carts, stop signs, barbed wire, blood everywhere, and a level of sleaze and chaos that feels less like wrestling and more like a bad decision made at 3 a.m. This show exists in that weird space between WrestleMania hype and total creative insanity—and somehow manages to be both fascinating and exhausting.Brad and Aaron break down a night that includes:A hardcore match that immediately asks “what am I signing up for?”Vince McMahon being aggressively grossJerry Springer–level storytelling disguised as wrestlingA brutally violent Three Stages of Hell match between Stone Cold Steve Austin and Triple H that absolutely did not need anything to follow itOne of the most unhinged vibes we’ve covered on the show so farIs this peak Attitude Era madness? A cautionary tale? Or just wrestling on meth?We sort it out so you don’t have to.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

We rewind to January 20, 2002 at Phillips Arena in Atlanta for Royal Rumble 2002, a stacked card sitting right on the edge of the Attitude Era and Ruthless Aggression. From WWF New York time-capsule chaos to Vince McMahon absolutely loving being evil, we break down every match, every Lawler quip that aged like milk, and every massive star moment. The Rumble itself is loaded with returns, all-time pops, and one Tough Enough contestant who chose death. Plus, we kick things off with predictions for Royal Rumble 2026 in Riyadh, argue about AJ Styles’ retirement rumors, and debate whether Dasani water can ever be intimidating. All killer, very little filler — it’s a full rewind.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

This week on Grapple City Rewind, Bradley Palermo and Aaron Fink dive into WCW Souled Out 1998, an NWO-heavy pay-per-view packed with strong undercard wrestling, baffling booking decisions, and peak late-90s WCW chaos. From lucha libre madness and Jericho vs. Rey Mysterio, to Bret Hart’s WCW in-ring debut against Ric Flair, plus the infamous Dusty Rhodes heel turn, we break down what works, what absolutely doesn’t, and why WCW felt both stacked with talent and structurally broken at the same time.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

The Attitude Era doesn’t explode overnight — it creaks, leaks, and occasionally catches fire. Royal Rumble 1998 is the moment where everything finally tilts forward.Before the Rumble even starts, Terry Funk and Mick Foley try to kill each other with chairs, chainsaws, and zero regard for OSHA. Stone Cold Steve Austin is a marked man, the NWA briefly wanders onto WWF television to tell everyone to stop having fun, and JR delivers some of the most unhinged one-liners of his career.We break down:Foley becoming the only man to enter one Rumble as three different peopleWhy this match feels more alive than most modern RumblesThe Nation collapsing in real timeKane, caskets, gasoline, and the question: how many times can The Undertaker die?Shawn Michaels doing extremely heel shit while holding the championship together with tapeWhy this might be the most grounded version of the Attitude Era before everything goes completely off the railsIt’s chaotic, funny, occasionally stupid, and full of stakes that actually matter — the Royal Rumble operating exactly as it should.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

Season 2 kicks off with Grapple City Rewind diving headfirst into Royal Rumble 1991, a bizarre time capsule of early-90s WWF packed with war-era patriotism, Hulk Hogan propaganda, and some truly questionable booking. Bradley Palermo and Aaron Fink break down the entire card, from the Rockers’ polarizing opener to the shocking title change that sacrificed Ultimate Warrior, all the way through a Royal Rumble match where America apparently wins if Hogan wins. Along the way, they debate bear hugs that never end, creepy Macho King segments, confusing Rumble rules, forgotten entrants, and why this show feels aggressively “of its time.” Plus: current wrestling talk, listener mail, and the announcement of next week’s rewind—Royal Rumble 1998.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

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.

In this Grapple City Rewind bonus episode, Bradley Palermo and Aaron Fink jump back to December 29, 1995, to break down one of the strangest matches in ECW history: Mick Foley (as Cactus Jack) vs. Sabu from ECW Holiday Hell. What begins as an absurd “Olympic Rules” challenge—complete with an NCAA referee and point deductions—quickly collapses into pure ECW chaos once 9-1-1 destroys the official and takes over.Recorded at the cramped, smoky Lost Battalion Hall in Queens, this match captures everything fans loved about mid-90s ECW: hostile crowds, sarcastic Joey Styles commentary, broken chairs, reckless dives, and total disregard for the supposed rules. Foley tries to prove he’s more than just hardcore, Sabu throws himself at anything in sight, and the whole thing spirals into violent absurdity before a surprisingly flat finish.A focused, single-match rewind that highlights ECW’s attitude, humor, and brutality at its peak.(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

In this special holiday bonus episode of Grapple City Rewind, Bradley and Aaron jump back to NXT TakeOver: London (2015) to revisit a standout match for the NXT Women’s Championship: Bayley vs. Nia Jax. With a red-hot UK crowd, peak black-and-gold NXT energy, and Bayley in full “hugger” babyface mode, this match captures a unique moment in modern wrestling history.Aaron breaks down why this bout stood out to him—its December timing, Bayley’s first encounter with the now-iconic “Hey Bayley” chant, and a performance that showcased both Bayley’s underdog resilience and an early-career Nia Jax looking genuinely intimidating. The hosts dig into the crowd atmosphere, the storytelling, the submissions, and the enduring charm of Bayley’s character during this era.It’s a short, festive rewind packed with nostalgia for black-and-gold NXT fans and a warm lead-in to Season 2 coming in January.(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

Join Bradley Palermo and Aaron Fink for a festive dive into the hilarious and chaotic 2011 WWE "All-I-Want-for-Christmas" Battle Royale! In this special bonus episode of Grapple City Rewind, we break down this over-the-top match featuring Sheamus, Hornswoggle, and a wild mix of WWE stars. From the strange holiday vibes to the unforgettable moments with Mick Foley as Santa, we discuss everything that made this match a memorable and lighthearted WWE moment. Tune in for some laughs, nostalgia, and surprising facts from the world of professional wrestling!(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

WCW spent eighteen months building to Sting vs. Hollywood Hogan… only to trip over their own feet at the finish line. In this episode of Grapple City Rewind, Brad and Aaron break down the spectacular chaos of WCW Starrcade 1997—from the overhyped “greatest night ever” promises to the infamous not-fast fast count that derailed the biggest payoff in company history.Brad also opens the show with a full recount of attending WWE Survivor Series 2025 live at Petco Park, describing the nightmare seating, the hours-long entry lines, the obstructed views, and how the Dominic Mysterio injury angle worked the entire stadium in real time.Then it’s back to 1997, where confusion reigned backstage, referees and managers looked like they’d been handed new script pages seconds before going live, NWO interference suffocated half the card, and Bret Hart wandered into the main event like he wasn’t sure why he was even there. We also cover the matches that quietly stole the show, the production choices that aged like milk, and the moment many fans consider the beginning of WCW’s collapse.If you’ve ever wanted a blueprint on how to ruin an 18-month storyline in 18 seconds, this is the one.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

Travel back to Thanksgiving night 1985 as Bradley and Aaron dive deep into Starrcade: The Gathering, a split-venue NWA mega-event overflowing with blood, Russians, rule-breaking, cage mayhem, and one unbelievably annoying drunk fan who somehow made it into the subtitles.This episode covers:Rock & Roll Express vs. Ivan & Nikita Koloff in a cage match that’s somehow no-DQ and still worked like a tag matchEndless blood, heel chaos, and wild Cold War heatRic Flair vs. Dusty Rhodes in a classic NWA main event complete with interference, cops escorting wrestlers, a massive blade job, and the original Dusty FinishDave Meltzer’s ratings vs. what Bradley and Aaron REALLY thinkA mailbox segment with Frank checking in about Royal Rumble seasonThe official GCR rating: Fast Forward, Play, or RewindAnnouncement of the next PPV: Starrcade 1997 – Hogan vs. StingIf you love gritty 80s wrestling, crimson masks, or just want to hear two guys yell about a drunk dude screaming “DUSTY RHODES! WOO!” for twenty minutes straight — this is your episode.(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

Step inside the Ruthless Aggression era as Bradley Palermo and Aaron Fink break down WWE Survivor Series 2002, live from Madison Square Garden. This show has everything: broom-based hardcore weapons, the debut of the Elimination Chamber, Victoria beating Trish with a fire extinguisher, Matt Hardy’s “low-fat chocolate milk” Matt Facts, and way too much Saliva… the band, not the bodily fluid (though honestly, there’s both).Brad and Aaron compare the women’s wrestling landscape then vs. now, talk Big Show’s shock title win and Heyman’s inevitable betrayal, celebrate the SmackDown Six putting on a clinic, and relive Shawn Michaels returning with the most unfortunate bob haircut in WWE history.Plus: • Current product talk — John Cena’s IC title shocker, Sheamus’ case for Cena’s last match, Full Gear predictions, and Mercedes Moné’s 13-belt world tour. • Why the Elimination Chamber looked insane in 2002. • How many times can WWE force Saliva on the audience in one night? (Too many.)Another chaotic, nostalgic, butt-rock-heavy trip through one of the most stacked cards of the early 2000s.(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

Neon lights. Cowboy hats. Clowns. Towels. Chuck Norris.This week, Brad and Aaron rewind to WWF Survivor Series 1994 — a pay-per-view so weird it makes Heroes of Wrestling look like Wrestle Kingdom.From Bret Hart’s 35-minute family therapy session with Bob Backlund to Jerry Lawler’s miniature monarchy of mayhem, it’s full-on professional wrestling weirdness from Vince McMahon’s Technicolor era. Add a casket match, an oversized Yokozuna, and a very confused Chuck Norris, and you’ve got one hell of an oddball Texas Thanksgiving.The guys break down every bizarre moment, rank the matches, quote Meltzer, and wonder aloud why they keep doing this to themselves.💀 “Pink and Stink Are All Elite.” 🎧 WWF Survivor Series 1994. Only on Grapple City Rewind.(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

Katie Vick. We’re sorry. We had to get to it at some point.This week, Brad and Aaron crack open WWE No Mercy 2002 — a violent, blood-splattered relic from the Ruthless Aggression era featuring the Hell in a Cell blood geyser of Brock Lesnar vs. The Undertaker, Ric Flair trying to survive peak RVD, and a Cruiserweight title match that ends in a forced make-out session because…that's where WWE was at the time.But the headlining monstrosity: Triple H accuses Kane of murder, and somehow that’s not the worst part. We relive the most infamous storyline in company history — the Katie Vick “angle” — so you don’t have to bleach your brain.Also on tap: • Low blows on sale 2-for-1 • One ring rope says “Nope” and peaces out mid-match • JR wonders if Lawler is into pregnant women • The Intercontinental Title gets a funeral video package (!?) • Tribal wrestling fans argue while wrestlers just pay billsIs it trash? Yes. Did we laugh? Way too hard. Would Vince book it again? I bet ya he would.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

This week on Grapple City Rewind, Bradley Palermo and Aaron Fink crack open a Slim Jim and dive deep into WCW Halloween Havoc 1997 — live from Las Vegas, baby. From Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero’s all-time classic mask vs. title match to the absolute garbage that follows, this show has it all: Hogan vs. Piper inside the flimsiest cage ever built, Mongo’s missing Super Bowl ring, and the golden era of Dusty Rhodes one-liners. Plus, the guys talk TNA Bound for Glory, AEW WrestleDream, and why 1997 WCW felt like it was booked by a man on three Red Bulls and a Slim Jim. Was this really the night pro wrestling changed forever? We'll let you know.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

Brad and Aaron return to St. Louis for WWF No Mercy 2001, which took place live at Savvis Center—the same arena where Brad saw his very first wrestling show. The duo relive the Attitude Era’s turning point as WWF began its transformation into WWE, dissecting the struggle for power between Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, and Rob Van Dam. Along the way, they rewind through the entire card—Hardys vs. Hurricane, Edge vs. Christian, Kane vs. Test, and more—mixing in current product talk about Crown Jewel 2025, nostalgia for 90s house shows, and the ongoing Bloodline fatigue. Expect humor, deep cuts, and plenty of hot takes as Grapple City Rewind heads back to the Invasion Era.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

Bradley Palermo and Aaron Fink plug into one of WCW’s wildest disasters — the 1991 Halloween Havoc: Chamber of Horrors. 2600 pounds of men, ghouls with gurneys, and an honest-to-God electric chair in the middle of the ring. Hear the boys relive Dusty Rhodes’ spooky fever dream and Abdullah the Butcher somehow surviving execution to keep fighting. Plus, Crown Jewel predictions, TNA crossover talk, and more wrestling weirdness from the golden age of gimmicks.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

Bradley Palermo and Aaron Fink rewind to Royal Rumble 2000, live from Madison Square Garden. This Attitude Era classic features Taz’s WWF debut, the first-ever Hardy Boyz vs. Dudley Boyz tag team tables match, and the bloody, unforgettable street fight between Triple H and Cactus Jack. Plus, the guys break down the infamous Miss Rumble contest (and Mae Young’s unforgettable moment), Chris Jericho vs. Chyna, and the 30-man Rumble that set the stage for WrestleMania 2000.Along the way, they dive into today’s wrestling landscape — from WWE’s Wrestlepalooza flop to AEW’s shocking Kris Statlander win — and share hot takes on Jim Cornette, Bret Hart’s shade at Triple H, and why women’s wrestling deserves its flowers in 2025.It’s nostalgia, it’s chaos, and it’s Grapple City’s 20th episode.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

Bradley Palermo and Aaron Fink rewind all the way back to Philadelphia in 1996 for WWF In Your House 10: Mind Games. This episode covers the debut of Mark Henry, Jose Lothario’s only WWF televised match, and the ECW invasion cameo from Sandman, Tommy Dreamer, and Paul Heyman in the crowd. Plus, the hosts break down the final curtain clash between Undertaker and Goldust, and the five-star classic from Shawn Michaels vs. Mankind that stole the show. Along the way, they discuss glitter botches, 1-900 hotlines, ticket price madness, and why Dave Meltzer’s star ratings still stir debate. Closing thoughts include trivia, listener feedback, and the official Grapple City Rewind verdict.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

Relive one of ECW’s most infamous pay-per-views as Bradley Palermo and Aaron Fink take you back to Heat Wave 1998 from Dayton, Ohio. From Jerry Lynn vs. Justin Credible’s opener to the chaotic Dudley Boys street fight, this episode of Grapple City Rewind covers every broken table, insane dive, chair shot, and outrageous promo that defined ECW’s extreme style. We dive into the legendary Mike Awesome vs. Masato Tanaka showdown, the FTW Championship war between Taz and Bam Bam Bigelow, and the unforgettable tag team chaos of RVD & Sabu vs. Hayabusa & Jinsei Shinzaki.Along the way, Bradley and Aaron share insights on modern wrestling, WWE vs. AEW programming wars, and what made ECW so ahead of its time. Whether you’re a hardcore fan or discovering ECW’s wild history for the first time, this rewind is packed with nostalgia, controversy, and pure wrestling chaos.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

Bradley and Aaron fire up the time machine and head back to Albany, Georgia, for Clash of the Champions III: Fall Brawl (1988) — a night of Beetlemania-style screams, and booking that could only come from Dusty Rhodes on acid. From Brad Armstrong’s marathon time-limit draw with IRS-before-he-was-IRS Mike Rotunda, to Gary Hart’s foreign-object shoe spot, to Dusty pinning the manager instead of the wrestler, this show had it all: great wrestling, confusing finishes, and the hottest 3,700 fans you’ll ever hear. And of course, Ric Flair goes from calm sportsman to purple-faced maniac over the course of the thing.The guys also riff on how hot 80s crowds blow away today’s arenas, why commentary actually felt like sports, and what happens when someone jams a flagpole in your kidney. It’s Clash III — part chaos, part classic, all Grapple City.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

In this episode of Grapple City Rewind, Bradley and Aaron hop across the pond to revisit SummerSlam 1992 from Wembley Stadium – a three-hour rollercoaster with one undeniable classic. From Legion of Doom’s puppet troubles and Hawk’s alleged chemical adventures, to Bret Hart carrying a coked-out British Bulldog in front of 80,000 rabid fans, we cover every bizarre promo, questionable gimmick, and Bobby Heenan zinger along the way. Plus, we start off in the present with a quick chat about SummerSlam 2025 and how today’s product stacks up against the nostalgia (and nonsense) of ‘92.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

Take a trip back to the Gulf Coast for a sand-filled spectacle at WCW Beach Blast 1992! Bradley and Aaron break down this summer oddity that featured top rope DQs (thanks, Bill Watts), Sting vs. Cactus Jack in a wild brawl, an underrated Ironman match between Rude and Steamboat, and a baffling bikini contest thread hosted by Johnny B. Badd. Along the way, the hosts also dig into Hangman’s AEW resurgence, the Evolution women’s PLE, and TikTok listener beef over Moxley’s heat. Plus, Buff Bagwell’s real-life drama and a glimpse at a younger, more tanned Eric Bischoff. It’s a Play on the GCR rating scale — not perfect, but oddly charming.Next episode: SummerSlam 1992 from Wembley Stadium!This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

It’s spooky season in July as Bradley Palermo and Aaron Fink rewind all the way back to WCW Halloween Havoc 1996—a Slim Jim-sponsored fever dream live from Las Vegas. From Dean Malenko vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. to Ric Flair in peak coked-out promo mode, we break down all the mid-card chaos and main event madness you’d expect from late-’90s WCW.We also weigh in on AEW All In predictions, talk FTR vs. the Outrunners, and discuss the lost art of real heel heat—plus, yes, an Abdullah the Butcher sidebar (because of course).Match breakdowns, live crowd memories, booking confusion, and one unforgettable Dusty Rhodes “Bula Bula” moment—this episode’s got it all.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

On this episode of Grapple City Rewind, we head back to the most infamous pay-per-view of the Attitude Era: WWF King of the Ring 1998. It's the night Mick Foley was thrown off (and through) the Hell in a Cell by The Undertaker, cementing his legacy—and risking his life.But it’s more than just carnage. Your hosts Bradley Palermo and Aaron Fink unpack the chaos of the entire card: bonus matches, Ken Shamrock's rise, Sable’s odd reappearance, and Al Snow’s mannequin head getting pinned with Head & Shoulders. We also cover the bizarre booking, midcard mayhem, and how John Cena’s recent heel arc echoes back to Punk’s pipe bomb and the legends of the past.If you love late-90s wrestling nostalgia, bad theme songs, and surprisingly deep commentary on Cub Scouts, this episode is for you.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

In this episode of Grapple City Rewind, Bradley Palermo and Aaron Fink crack open a blood-stained time capsule and relive the chaos of ECW One Night Stand 2005. Taped nearly 20 years to the day, this reunion show blends WWE production polish with raw ECW grit—and an absolutely unhinged Hammerstein Ballroom crowd. From Sandman's beer-drenched madness and Mike Awesome’s table-killing spree, to the eerie quiet during Benoit vs. Guerrero, the guys reflect on how this night served as both a celebration and a sobering eulogy for the ECW legacy. Plus, they kick things off with impressions from attending WWE Money in the Bank 2025 live in LA, including wild chants, R-Truth conspiracy theories, and overpriced seats.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

Strap in for mayhem in Milwaukee as Bradley and Aaron rewind to WWF In Your House: Over the Edge 1998 — a night of wrecked cars, power plays, and Stone Cold bedlam. But first, they unpack a wild weekend in the current wrestling world, from AEW’s Double or Nothing (with Bradley in the second row) to NXT Battleground and a shocking TNA title shake-up.Then it's back to '98: Vince dons the stripes, LOD 2000 fumbles through a biker beatdown, and The Rock delivers a masterclass in neck injury dramatics. With plenty of crotch chops, diva drama, and Lawler being peak Lawler, this one’s an Attitude Era time capsule.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

Grapple City Rewind hits double digits with a trip across the pond to WWF No Mercy (UK) 1999. Bradley and Aaron unpack this Attitude Era oddball where Austin, Taker, and Triple H battle in front of 4,000 airhorn-blowing Brits. Was it a hidden gem or just a glorified house show? Spoiler: lots ref bumps and overbooked chaos. Plus, the crew pays tribute to the late, great Sabu. Fast forward or rewind? Let’s break it down.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

We’re rewinding all the way back to ECW’s first-ever pay-per-view—Barely Legal (1997)—a night of beer-soaked chaos, barbed wire mayhem, and Philly filth that changed wrestling forever. From RVD flipping into a cult hero role to Terry Funk bleeding his way into a title shot at age 53, we break down the ladder-swinging insanity, the infamous crowd, and the Sandman’s cigarette-soaked entrance in this Paul Heyman–induced scrappy, umm… masterpiece (?).Plus: we talk TNA Rebellion 2025, Joe Hendry’s rising star, and why L.A. absolutely buried Tessa Blanchard. It’s ECW’s bloodstained legacy in all its outlaw glory.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

WrestleMania Night 2 brought the chaos, and Grapple City Rewind is here for all of it. Bradley Palermo and Aaron Fink break down the big surprises, sloppy spots, and historic heel turns — including John Cena’s 17th World Title win and the unexpected crowd support for him. We talk Bianca Belair vs Io Sky vs Rhea Ripley stealing the show, Drew McIntyre putting Damian Priest through a table, and Joe Hendry making the most of his squash against Randy Orton. Plus: Logan Paul wins clean, Becky Lynch returns (again), and Braun Breaker’s lifts.From commentary fatigue to Cena’s press scrum poker face — it’s all here in this bonus GCR ep. Slam that play button.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

Bradley Palermo and Aaron Fink go late-night with this bonus Grapple City Rewind episode, breaking down all the chaos from WrestleMania 41 Night 1 in Las Vegas. We talk about Jey Uso making Gunther tap (?!), the New Day hitting a record 12th tag title run, Jade Cargill's clunky but strong win, and Tiffany Stratton stepping up big time against Charlotte Flair.Plus, CM Punk, Seth Rollins, and Roman Reigns tear the house down in one of the best triple threats we’ve ever seen—complete with a wild Paul Heyman swerve. We also touch on the Hall of Fame, Sabu’s bloody GCW sendoff, indie crossovers, and why El Grande Americano is wrestling’s most ridiculous delight.It's unfiltered, off-the-cuff, and full of hot takes. Come hang for a post-Mania rundown that pulls no punches.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

We're kicking things off with our WrestleMania 41 predictions—Bradley Palermo and Aaron Fink break down the full card from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. We’re talking Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena, CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins, Jey Uso vs. Gunther, Charlotte Flair vs. Tiffany Stratton, Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley vs. IYO SKY, Logan Paul vs. AJ Styles, Jade Cargill vs. Naomi, LA Knight vs. Jacob Fatu, Dominik Mysterio, Penta, and more.Then we take you back to 1989 with our full rewind of WCW Clash of the Champions IX: New York Knockout, featuring the infamous Ric Flair vs. Terry Funk I Quit Match, Road Warriors vs. Fabulous Freebirds, a bizarre Santa Claus cameo, Lex Luger smashing Brian Pillman, and the debut of the Frankensteiner.This chaotic TBS special includes appearances by Ron Simmons, Butch Reed, Jim Cornette, Woman, Midnight Express, Dynamic Dudes, Scott & Rick Steiner, Dr. Death Steve Williams, and commentary from Jim Ross and Gordon Solie.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

With WrestleMania 41 on the horizon in Las Vegas, Bradley and Aaron rewind to the last time Mania hit Sin City—WrestleMania IX from Caesars Palace in 1993. It’s a Roman Coliseum fever dream featuring Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart, Yokozuna, The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Razor Ramon, Lex Luger, Mr. Perfect, The Steiner Brothers, Doink the Clown, and more. The guys break down Bobby Heenan riding a camel backwards, double Doinks, Undertaker's worst Mania match (according to him), and Hogan hijacking the main event. Plus: CM Punk finally gets his long-awaited WrestleMania main event, and the fellas geek out over WWE 2K25, the Bloodline showcase, and all things weird in ‘90s wrestling aesthetics.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

Bradley and Aaron rewind to King of the Ring 1993, the first-ever PPV edition of WWE’s legendary tournament! But first, they break down John Cena’s Raw meltdown, his tense face-off with Cody Rhodes, and Queen of the Ring—the new Mildred Burke biopic featuring Toni Storm, Trinity Fatu, and Jim Cornette. Plus, they question whether its director, Rocky’s nepo baby Ash Avildsen, can be trusted with wrestling history when his record label signed Hollywood Undead.Then, it’s back to ‘93, where Bret Hart survives brutal battles with Razor Ramon, Mr. Perfect, and Bam Bam Bigelow, while Yokozuna crushes Hulk Hogan in his final WWF match for nearly a decade. Lex Luger’s bionic forearm, Hacksaw Jim Duggan’s sausage-casing tights, and Bobby Heenan’s most ridiculous commentary also get the spotlight.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

Brad calls in live from the AEW Revolution show at the Crypto.com arena in Los Angeles, CA. He and Aaron discuss highlights from the night including Mariah May vs Toni Storm, MJF vs Hangman Adam Page, Kazuchika Okada vs Brody King, Will Ospreay vs Kyle Fletcher, Jon Moxley vs Adam Copeland, Kenny Omega vs Konosuke Takeshita, scary spots, bloody faces, and more. Oh what a long and violent night it was!What were your favorite parts of this event? Call in and leave a message letting us know:(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

Brad and Aaron watch NWA / WCW’s Great American Bash 1989 (The Glory Days) featuring both a War Games match and a world title bout pitting Rick Flair against Terry Funk. Plus Brad goes to the immersive experience known as Cosm to watch WWE’s Elimination Chamber, and the two co-hosts weigh in on John Cena’s recent heel turn. This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.

 In this inaugural episode Aaron & Brad Discuss 1997's epic Canadian Stampede, Ricky Starks & Jordynne Grace appearing in WWE's NXT, the glory days of Bret Hart, and early glimpses of Steve Austin & The Attitude Era.This episode brought to you by Weber4Law - your tag team partner when life body-slams you out of nowhere. Call (818) 502-9200 or visit https://weber4law.com/(626) 657-SLAMEmail: [email protected]: @grapplecitypodX:  @grapplecitypodTikTok: @grapplecitypodThreads: @grapplecitypodMusic by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.Created by  Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.