Grappling with Wrestling
Welcome to Grappling With Wrestling – the ultimate podcast where passionate fans break down the world of professional wrestling! From legendary feuds to behind-the-scenes drama, we dive deep into the stories, eras, and moments that shaped the squared circle. Whether it’s classic territory days, the Attitude Era, or today’s high-flying action, we tackle it all with unfiltered opinions and deep wrestling knowledge. Join us as we debate, relive, and celebrate the art of wrestling—because here, every era is worth grappling with!
Episodes
“That Doesn’t Work for Me, Brother” - Sting, Hogan & A Count That Killed the Moment
On this episode of Grappling with Wrestling, host Derrick Michaud is joined by wrestling minds Jimmy Fulp and Jacob Turner to revisit one of the most infamous botched endings in wrestling history—Sting vs. Hogan at Starrcade 1997. They break down the year-and-a-half-long build-up, the confusing fast count that wasn’t, Bret Hart’s sudden appearanc...
On this special episode of Grapling with Wrestling, Derrick, Jimmy and Jacob dive deep into the golden legacy of WWE championship belts. From the modern Universal Title to the iconic Winged Eagle belt, it's a show-and-tell session filled with nostalgia, hot takes, and wrestling history. Hear them debate designs, share personal stories, and pay homage to the belts that defined eras.
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In this episode of Grappling with Wrestling, host Derrick Michaud welcomes guests Jimmy Fulp and Jacob Turner to break down the key differences between WWE and AEW’s storytelling styles. They discuss Jim Cornette’s take on AEW’s high-flying, fast-paced approach versus WWE’s more traditional psychology-driven wrestling. The conversation dives into how wrestlers like Penta adapt between promotions, the importance of selling moves, an...
In this episode, the discussion begins by reflecting on the inception of professional wrestling and its evolution through the golden era territories and into the iconic Monday Night Wars. The conversation highlights key moments and wrestlers such as Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, and Hulk Hogan's shocking heel turn. They delve into the anti-hero phenomenon with stars like Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock, and recount Kurt Angle...
In this episode, we delve into the exact moment when CM Punk became a significant figure in professional wrestling. We discuss a pivotal house show in Memphis where CM Punk's unexpected popularity amazed the crowd and broke traditional wrestling norms. The conversation covers CM Punk's controversial 'pipe bomb' promo, his frustrations with WWE's booking decisions, and how his mic dropping moment changed the land...
In this episode, Derrick, Jimmy and Jacob dive deep into one of the most controversial moments in wrestling history: the Montreal Screwjob. We debate whether it was an orchestrated storyline (work) or a genuine betrayal (shoot). We explore various viewpoints, including arguments from Scott Hall and real-life events surrounding Vince McMahon, Shawn Michaels, and Bret Hart. Was Bret screwed for real, or was it the most brilliantly cr...
In this episode, the hosts discuss their personal journeys and experiences as wrestling fans spanning different eras, from the 80s territorial days to the PG era of WWE in the late 2000s. They reflect on the nostalgia of wrestling through different time periods, share personal anecdotes, and discuss the impact of iconic wrestlers like John Cena, Randy Orton, Triple H, and others. They also delve into the evolution of wrestling show...
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