Skateboards, Santa, and Steel Chairs - Clash of the Champions IX (1989)
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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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Music 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.
Email: [email protected]
IG: @grapplecitypod
TikTok: @grapplecitypod
Threads: @grapplecitypod
Music by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.
Created by Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.
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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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Music by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.
Created by Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.
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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.
Email: [email protected]
IG: @grapplecitypod
TikTok: @grapplecitypod
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Music by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.
Created by Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink.
Grapple City Rewind - Skateboards, Santa, and Steel Chairs - Clash of the Champions IX (1989)
Transcript
00:00:00.70
Aaron
Okay. Hey everyone, this is Aaron Fink from Grapple City Rewind. If you like what you hear on this episode, give us a follow, leave a review, cut a promo on us, anything goes. It'll go a long way in helping us to be discovered by more wrestling fans like you.
00:00:11.84
Bradley Palermo
Thank you.
00:00:13.71
Aaron
Alrighty, let's cue that music.
00:00:15.31
Bradley Palermo
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