Taking you all the way back to the VHS era PPVs that shaped wrestling history. Created by Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.
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Intestinal Fortitude - WCW Halloween Havoc 1996
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1:04:41It’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 …
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The Craziest Night in WWF History? - WWF King of The Ring 1998
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1:24:27On 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 unpa…
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The Greatest Crowd of All Time - ECW One Night Stand 2005
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55:44In 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 madnes…
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I’m Tall and I Weigh a Lot - WWF Over the Edge 1998
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1:15:11Strap 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…
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Gillberg, Gunn & Goons - WWF No Mercy (UK) 1999
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48:03Grapple 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 tribu…
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Excited Caucasian Wieners - ECW Barely Legal (1997)
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52:50We’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, a…
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Bonus Episode: WrestleMania 41 (Night 2) – Cena Steals Vegas
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30:32WrestleMania 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 McInty…
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Bonus Episode: WrestleMania 41 (Night 1) – Bloody Toothed Barbie
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29:31Bradley 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 Charl…
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Skateboards, Santa, and Steel Chairs - Clash of the Champions IX (1989)
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1:03:23We'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 Pau…
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Toga Party Acid Trip - Wrestlemania IX (1993)
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56:00With 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.…
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Fake Japanese Man vs. Real American – King of the Ring 1993
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1:01:25Bradley 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, Rock…
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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 fac…
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Red, White, and Blonde Mullets - Great American Bash 1989
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1:04:00Brad 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. (626) 657-SLAM Email: Gr…
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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. (626) 657-SLAM Email: [email protected] IG: @grapplecitypod X: @grapplecitypod TikTok: @grapplecitypod Threads: @grapplecitypod…
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