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Grapple City Rewind

Grapple City Rewind

De: Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink
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Step into the time machine and rewind the glory (and the weirdness) of pro wrestling’s VHS era. Hosted by Bradley Palermo and Aaron Fink, Grapple City Rewind dives deep into classic pay-per-views from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s—unpacking everything from five-star classics to glitter botches, fake Diesels, and forgotten squash matches.

Each episode blends play-by-play recaps, backstage trivia, and plenty of sarcastic banter. Sometimes it’s reverence, sometimes it’s ridicule, but it’s always passionate. Whether we’re debating star ratings, laughing at signs, or reliving Shawn Michaels vs. Mankind, we’re here to remind you why you fell in love with wrestling in the first place.

We kick off every show with a look at today’s wrestling headlines, then rewind to the pay-per-views that shaped us as fans. Think of it as a tape-trading party with your loudest friends, only with better audio.

Want to cut a promo on us? Call 626-657-SLAM and tell us what you loved, hated, or want us to cover next.

Grapple City Rewind – part history lesson, part comedy roast, all love for the squared circle.

© 2025 Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink Arte Deportes de Combate y Defensa Personal Mundial
Episodios
  • Bonus Episode: Bayley (c) vs. Nia Jax (NXT Takeover: London 2015)

    Bonus Episode: Bayley (c) vs. Nia Jax (NXT Takeover: London 2015)
    Dec 15 2025

    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.

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    Music by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.

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    10 m
  • Bonus Episode: 2011 WWE "All-I-Want-for-Christmas" Battle Royale

    Bonus Episode: 2011 WWE "All-I-Want-for-Christmas" Battle Royale
    Dec 9 2025

    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!

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    10 m
  • Eighteen Months – WCW Starrcade 1997

    Eighteen Months – WCW Starrcade 1997
    Dec 2 2025

    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.

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    Music by Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens.

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