Grapple City Rewind
Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink
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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Gillberg, Gunn & Goons - WWF No Mercy (UK) 1999
Grapple City Rewind
05/14/25 • 48 min
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.
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Fake Japanese Man vs. Real American – King of the Ring 1993
Grapple City Rewind
03/19/25 • 61 min
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.
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Excited Caucasian Wieners - ECW Barely Legal (1997)
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05/02/25 • 52 min
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.
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Bonus Episode: WrestleMania 41 (Night 2) – Cena Steals Vegas
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04/21/25 • 30 min
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.
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Chaos In Canada - Canadian Stampede 1997
Grapple City Rewind
02/19/25 • 55 min
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.
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Red, White, and Blonde Mullets - Great American Bash 1989
Grapple City Rewind
03/04/25 • 64 min
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.
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Toga Party Acid Trip - Wrestlemania IX (1993)
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04/02/25 • 56 min
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.
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Bonus Episode: AEW Revolution 2025
Grapple City Rewind
03/11/25 • 19 min
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!
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Skateboards, Santa, and Steel Chairs - Clash of the Champions IX (1989)
Grapple City Rewind
04/16/25 • 63 min
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.
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Bonus Episode: WrestleMania 41 (Night 1) – Bloody Toothed Barbie
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04/20/25 • 29 min
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.
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Music by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.
Created by Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Grapple City Rewind have?
Grapple City Rewind currently has 10 episodes available.
What topics does Grapple City Rewind cover?
The podcast is about Wwe, Wrestling, Pro Wrestling, Aew, History, Podcasts, Sports and Wwf.
What is the most popular episode on Grapple City Rewind?
The episode title 'Chaos In Canada - Canadian Stampede 1997' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Grapple City Rewind?
The average episode length on Grapple City Rewind is 48 minutes.
How often are episodes of Grapple City Rewind released?
Episodes of Grapple City Rewind are typically released every 10 days, 10 hours.
When was the first episode of Grapple City Rewind?
The first episode of Grapple City Rewind was released on Feb 19, 2025.
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