The Groupchat Wrestling Podcast

AEW All In 2025 wasn’t just a show — it was wrestling perfection. From top to bottom, it felt like WrestleMania for people who actually like pro wrestling 😤

This is the most official unofficial review you’ll find — chaotic, emotional, a bit shouty, and very us. We break down every match, every moment, and every unhinged thought we had while screaming at our screens.

💬 Featuring:

🐎 Hangman's full-circle redemption arc

👑 Mox = Final Boss energy

😱 Cope and Christian back together?

🩸 Darby vs. the Deathriders

🧠 Booking chaos vs. booking genius

🌀 Okada/Omega st...

It’s the most unofficially official All In preview you'll find 🎤

The Groupchat crew are back with predictions, fantasy bookings, and full chaos as we break down AEW All In 2025 – top to bottom.

From Hangman’s redemption arc, to surprise returns in both Casino Gauntlets, to whether Toni or Mercedes walks out champion, we cover it all.

This is AEW’s WrestleMania for people who actually like wrestling, and this is the preview it deserves.

🕰️ Chapters

00:00 Setting the Stage for All In 2025

03:04 Match Card Breakdown and Predictions<...

From Columbo Arresting Chuck Mambo to Rocky Montages with Mark Briscoe — A Beautiful Disaster of an Episode... With a full Progress 181 review!

This week’s episode is... well... a mess. We forgot to hit record at the start, lost the plot on the run order, and just embraced the chaos. Somehow, in the middle of it all, we covered CM Punk’s ongoing drama, Jericho’s character arc, Progress bangers, and AEW’s growing momentum. Brett sang Cult of Hypocrisy live on air, we imagined Columbo putting Chuck Mambo in cuffs, and we fantasy-booked the greatest training m...

🎙️ Groupchat Wrestling Podcast — Episode 51: Wrestling in a Time of Crisis

Episode 51 dives into the chaos of Night of Champions maybe getting scrapped by WW3, CM Punk still not returning (shocker), Kota Ibushi backing Kenny, and Viva Van officially taking her spot as the new Hogan.

We break down:

🔥 WWE running shows in actual warzones — will Night of Champions even happen?

🔥 Kota Ibushi returns to AEW to stand with Kenny — what’s next for the Golden Lovers?

🔥 Viva Van = Hogan confirmed. Not up for debate.

🔥 Plus, a full preview of Progres...

Episode 50 of the Groupchat Wrestling Podcast dives into AEW Grand Slam Mexico — a wild night of lucha-infused action, Brody King being a legend, and dream match energy.

We break down:

Why Hangman Page is anything but an empty headed dumb f*ck/

Mercedes Moné’s creative control and future

MJF’s heat, Danielson’s return, and the rise of Takeshita

Fantasy booking, international tours, and listener questions

PLUS: Christian Cage, RevPro Rumble hype, and whether Morgan Freeman should wrestle

This one’s a full card o...

In Episode 49, the Groupchat Wrestling crew goes full chaos mode.

We’re breaking down the unbelievable hypocrisy of CM Punk — a man who once called out WWE’s Saudi ties and is now possibly packing his bags for Riyadh. Then we unpack Cody Rhodes and the ever-shifting narrative of his Bullet Club days — is he the architect or the opportunist?

Also featuring:

🦎 Mr Iguana - Lizard King or just better than all of us?

🩸 Kenny Omega’s bloody beatdown

🥇 Why unified titles should matter, but absolutely don’t

🔥 Lizzie Evo...

In Episode 48 of the Groupchat Wrestling Podcast, we break down a stacked (and slightly controversial) week in the world of wrestling.

🔥 Fyter Fest delivered plenty of action — but only gave us 15 minutes of women’s wrestling in 4 hours. We dig into that, the state of the TBS Title, and why AEW’s women’s division deserves better.

💥 Over in the UK, TNT Extreme went absolutely off at Going Off Big Time, and we’ve got the full scoop — emotional moments, banger matches, and standout performances.

👑 We also preview the stacked upcoming cards from EVE and INFINITE...

We’re emotionally drained, buzzing, and completely vindicated. AEW’s Double or Nothing 2025 might just be one of the best PPVs ever.

They stuck the landing on Hangman's story. He’s the biggest babyface in wrestling. The old music? It’s gonna hit like CRACK.

Anarchy in the Arena was absolute carnage and we loved it.

Mercedes Moné vs. Toni Storm for All In? The biggest possible women’s match.

ALSO in this bumper episode — we’ve got three exclusive interviews ahead of this weekend’s TNT “Going Off Big Time” event in...

In this episode of the Groupchat Wrestling Podcast, the crew dives into AEW’s Double or Nothing 2025 — and the biggest match of the night: Hangman Page vs. Will Ospreay. Is it finally Hangman’s redemption arc, or does Ospreay make a statement on his first AEW PPV as a top guy?

We also break down the rest of the card, plus some WWE chatter, indie wrestling insights, and plenty more:

🔥 Hangman vs. Ospreay — the emotional stakes, the storytelling, the unpredictability.

🎲 Betting talk and wild predictions (this is definitely free money, right?)

🛑 MJF’s mic work, c...

In what might be our favourite episode so far, we’re joined by the one and only Kidd Bandit for a wild, honest, and totally off-the-rails ride through the worlds of wrestling, gaming, and everything in between.

From underappreciated games to underrated wrestlers, this one’s packed.

🔥 Episode Highlights:

In this episode of the Groupchat Wrestling Podcast, the crew relives the madness of Progress Super Strong Style 16 — the highlights, the heartbreak, and the hilarity.

We dive into everything from indie chaos at Comic Con to the most intense moments from SSS16:

The incredible energy and atmosphere of Super Strong Style 16

We all love Simon Miller

Women’s wrestling in the UK — rising quality, future tournaments, and much-needed representation

The state of intergender wrestling and its reception among fans

Max Caster’s evolution, Daniel Garcia, and the AEW...

In this bonus episode of the Groupchat Wrestling Podcast, we sit down with Progress legend Kid Lykos ahead of this weekend’s Super Strong Style 16 — and what a conversation it turned out to be!

We’ve been trying to settle back into our usual weekly pace…

But when a legend like Lykos wants to talk? You drop everything.

Highlights include:

Lykos reflects on past Super Strong Style tournaments and what it means to return as a champion.

We preview this year’s bracket and share bold predictions for who co...

In this packed episode of the Groupchat Wrestling Podcast, we dive into everything from Brandon Cutler's latest antics to Double or Nothing predictions and more:

Andy vents his long-standing beef with Conan.

Brandon Cutler somehow steals the show with his recent chaos.

We break down Double or Nothing — excitement, concerns, and bold predictions!

The importance of unpredictability and storytelling in modern wrestling.

Big tag team shifts, women’s wrestling tournaments, and who could rise next.

A look at The Outrunners, Super Strong Style 16, and why community supp...

Kanji cooked, WWE combusted, and Tony’s still booking like a madman.

This week, Andy, Mike, Dan & Mark return from a wild week of wrestling and try to make sense of it all. We were live at RevPro High Stakes, and WrestleMania gave us… well, a lot to talk about.

✅ RevPro Roundup – Mercedes vs. Kanji was genuinely special

✅ WrestleMania – Good matches, weird moments, and even weirder backstage politics

✅ Bayley Watch – Is she staying? Going? Retiring to a cat café?

✅ Dwayne’s Political Adventure – The Rock is cooking something, but it smell...

This week, Andy, Brett, Lucy, and a zombified Wrestling Mark) dive into:

✅ 289 Weeks with Tony Khan

AEW officially breaks WCW Nitro’s run—289 episodes of Dynamite. We look back at how far AEW’s come and what this milestone really means.

✅ WWE’s PR Disasterclass

It’s WrestleMania week, and the WWE PR machine somehow manages to make it worse by the day. Cena? You didn’t have to say anything, mate. Just sit this one out.

✅ The Collective Week

A quick glance at some of the indie offering...

In this bonus episode of the Groupchat Wrestling Podcast, we’re joined by two beloved figures from the UK wrestling scene:

We dive into:

✅ Our favourite wrestling video games

✅ Pelé’s Pokémon obsession

✅ The “Runcorn Bridge Over the Mersey Battle Royal” concept<...

This week, Andy, Wrestling Mark (he’s back!), Brett & Lucy dive into:

✅ AEW Dynasty 2025

We break down one of the most divisive AEW PPVs in a long time—what we loved, what we didn't, and why some fans are just never happy.

✅ Swerve’s Barbie Dream House

From break-ins to Barbie Dream House rebuilds—this rivalry has layers, and we’re all in.

✅ Darby: A Full Investigation

Is he really the plan for All In? We dive into the evidence (or lack of it) and the IWC's obsession with t...

This week, Andy, Brett, Mike, Dan & Lucy dive into:

✅ TNT Extreme Wrestling – DOA & Level Up

Andy, Mike & Lucy were there live, and it was chaos in the best way—light tubes, doors, pineapples and ironing boards (yep), and some genuinely great wrestling.

✅ PROGRESS 178

Dan was repping the crew and gives us the lowdown on some brilliant in-ring work, a loud crowd, and (of course) Tate Mayfairs doing Tate Mayfairs things.

✅ AEW Dynasty Preview & Fantasy Booking

We throw out wild predictions for the Owen tournament, guess who’s taking what...

This week, we’re joined by the legend himself @johnboybebop (yes, the TikTok king of wrestling reactions!) for a stacked episode featuring two headline topics:

A full preview of TNT Extreme Wrestling’s DOA & Level Up doubleheader this weekend – what to expect, who we’re hyped for, and why Fusion is the place to be

A deep dive into what might be the best Dynamite of 2025 so far – match after match delivered, and we’ve got thoughts

Plus:

Our usual wild AEW theories

A debate: Should Sting be allowed to induct Le...

This week, Andy and Mike are MIA. But the show must go on!

✅ Best & Worst Steel Cage Matches

✅ How CM Punk & Seth Rollins Redefined Danger

✅ Predicting a Realistic All In Card

✅ Swerve’s World Title Hopes at Dynasty

✅ Is Swerve Gonna Turn on Nana?

✅ Megan Bayne is a Beast

✅ Toni Storm: AEW’s Best Character?

✅ Listener Questions! – Including the big one: Did Tate Mayfairs do nothing wrong?

A fun, chaotic episode as always. Come for the wrestling takes, stay for the absolute nonsense in b...

In this special bonus episode, Mike and Andy sit down with Jay Apter, the owner of TNT Extreme Wrestling, for his first-ever podcast appearance!

We discuss:

✅ How he got into wrestling

✅ The story behind starting TNT Extreme Wrestling

✅ Surviving NXT UK's impact & the COVID era

✅ The weirdest 'bring your own weapons' items

✅ Previewing TNT Level Up & DOA on March 29, 2025

Event Details:

📅 Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025

🕑 Level Up: Doors open at 1:30 PM; event finishes at 5:00 PM

🕕 DOA: Doors open at 6:00 PM; event finishes at 1...

Andy, Mike, and Wrestling Mark are joined by Lucy to break down AEW Revolution 2025, a show we all agree is one of the best PPVs we’ve ever seen.

We dive into:

✅ The matches we loved!

✅ Where does everyone go from here?

Another fun, passionate, and sl...

“The First Thing You Gotta Realize, Brother…” – Heel Turns, Face Turns & Revolution Looks INSANE! 🎙️

This week, we’re diving into the greatest heel and face turns of all time—from the shocking betrayals to the emotional comebacks that made wrestling history. Then, we go through every possible match permutation on the absolutely STACKED AEW Revolution card, breaking down predictions, fantasy booking, and what’s next.

As always, plenty of tangents, including:

✅ Calling Hogan a c* (because he is one)**

✅ Throwing well-deserved shade at Mrs. Brown’s Boys

✅ Hype for next week when we FINALLY s...

This week, AEW & ROH star Preston Vance joins us! Formerly 10 in the Dark Order, then part of LFI, and now a proud member (or leader, depending on who you ask) of The Frat House in ROH.

We chat with #PerroPeligroso about:

✅ His journey from unsigned to Dark Order, LFI, and now The Frat House

✅ The chaos of The Frat House in ROH

✅ The guys in AEW who have really helped him along the way

✅ Why McDonald’s is the greatest restaurant of all time 🍔🍟

✅ His future goals & plenty more!

Andy, Mike, Brett, and Wrestling Mark review a fantastic week of wrestling!

✅ Grand Slam & Dynamite breakdown

✅ Revolution preview

✅ Valentine’s evening at PROGRESS 176 💕

✅ Fantasy booking that somehow leads to pottery

✅ Dodging the 'size matters' debate like the WWE legal team dodging contract tampering claims

✅ PLUS—we’ve got some fantastic news about next week’s episode that’s worth at least 900 Dollarydoos! 👀

Grifters gonna grift—we’re just cracking a cold one and chatting wrestling. 🍻

Also now on YouTube with video coming soon:

This week, we’re joined by Sam from the AEW Match Guide Podcast (@SocialSuplex)—a top bloke, an Aussie, and the perfect guest to break down AEW Grand Slam!

We dive into:

✅ The past week of AEW, with both shows delivering big.

✅ The build to Grand Slam—our predictions & where things could head post-Grand Slam into Revolution.

✅ Listener questions, including the all-important one: Who would win in a Hell in a Cell—Harold Bishop or Alf Stewart? 🤔

Plenty of tangents, too many cheap Australia references, and an all-around good laugh.

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This week, Big Trouble Ben Bishop stepped into the Groupchat with Andy, Brett, Wrestling Mark, and Dan for one of our favorite recordings so far!

We talked about:

🔥 Ben’s wrestling journey and what’s next for Big Trouble

💀 Fandoms even worse than the IWC (yes, they exist)

🧠 Why he has a knack for useless trivia

🤝 Impressed us with just how much of a lovely fella he is

Plus, we preview AEW Dynamite, go on some classic GWP tangents.

00:01 - Welcome to Episode 31 of the Groupchat Wr...

We made it to Episode 30! Down a few of the usual crew, so the resident Brandon Cutler stalker Lucy (@LucyisjustLucy) joins us again as Andy, Mike, and Brett take the reins to discuss:

A packed episode with wrestling chat, hangover ramblings, and the usual chaos.

Join our Discord (it’s free and always will be!) and come...

In Episode 29, sickness swept through the team, but Andy, Wrestling Mark, and Brett held the fort to discuss:

We’re heading to TNT this weekend and will report back with all the details. Also, look out for our logo on the TNT ring live...

In this bonus episode, Wrestling Mark goes solo to interview James from For the Love of Wrestling. Together, they chat about:

Whether you're a wrestling fan, pop culture, or are even attending this years event, this episode has it covered.

📍 For the Love of Wrestling

📅 February 15th–16th, 2025

📍 BEC Arena, Manchester

In Episode 28, the entire team—Andy, Dan, Dav, Mike, Brett, and Wrestling Mark—comes together to:

A chaotic and fun episode full of laughs, debates, and plenty of wrestling banter. Tune in now!

Also now on YouTube with video coming soon:

Andy, Mike, Brett, and Wrestling Mark are back to dive into:

The Cleaner, the Wrestling God, the Fire Pro Wrestling icon—Kenny Omega is back, and we’re here for it. Don’t miss this packed episode of wrestling goodness!

Also now on YouTube with video coming soon:

In Episode 26, Dan, Brett, and Wrestling Mark are back to close out the year with a bang.

Kick off 2025 with us as we reflect, predict, and probably rant a bit along the way.

Also now on YouTube with video coming soon:

#WrestlingPodcast #AEW #WWE #AEWDynamite #AEWRampage #AEWCollision #WWERaw #WWESmackdown #NXT #RingOfHonor #ROH #FullGear #WrestlingCommunity #Pr...

In Episode 25, Andy, Brett, Mike (and Wrestling Mark halfway through) are in a festive mood, rambling all over the place in what was supposed to be a quick thank-you episode. Instead, we ended up:

Also, how ironic is it that our 25th episode drops on the 25th of December? (At least in some countries!)

We love every single one of you who’s listened to us ramble abou...

In Episode 24, Andy, Brett, Mike, and Wrestling Mark are back for a chaotic chat covering AEW and the IWC’s usual identity crisis—do they even know what they want? Wrestling Mark has something to get off his chest, we dig into the idea of a GCW invasion, and debate which wrestlers should hold every title in 2025 (spoiler: it’s the Outrunners).

Oh, and Brett tries to send us all to sleep with an in-depth dive into Saturday Night’s Main Event. A bit random, very fun—listen now!

Also now on YouTube with video comi...

Episode 23 marks the Groupchat Wrestling Podcast’s 2024 GWP Awards! 🎉 Andy, Dan, Brett, Mike, and Wrestling Mark dish out a mix of serious and absolutely ridiculous awards based on the moments we’ve laughed, cringed, and argued over all year.

From the "Black Death Bottle Moment" to the "Outrun the Outrunners" Award, no category is off-limits as we celebrate the best and roast the worst in wrestling. Oh, and let’s not forget our unprovoked but entirely justified kicking of Spokane, Washington.

Tune in for chaos, laughs, and a unique look back at 2024 in wrestling!

Als...

In Episode 22, Andy, Dan, and Mike take the reins! Andy’s fresh from TNT’s incredible Cold Day In Hell show (with a hangover to prove it) as the gang dives into listener questions, including AEW’s women’s division and the rumour that Survivor Series might be bad on purpose (yes, really).

We break down the fantastic TNT weekend—hard-hitting action, Glenn Jacobs digs, and all-around chaos. Then, to top it off, we’re thrilled to welcome our first-ever guest: The Futurist Leon Cage! At just 17, Leon’s already making waves across the wrestling scene, and he’s still not...

Andy, Wrestling Mark, Dan, Brett, and our guest for the week, Lucy (@LucyisjustLucy on twitter), are here to bring the BOOM with a review of AEW Full Gear in all its glory! From a Match of the Year contender (you know who) to The Outrunners taking us back to the 80s with their full PPV debut, Max Caster’s standout performance, and Moxley seemingly fearing Hangman, this episode has it all(but we would say that...).

But where were all the heel turns we wanted? And seriously—what the hell happened at the end?!

Tune in f...

This week, we bring you a special midweek bonus episode! Mike, Dan, and our guest James (who was actually at Progress 173) dive into all the action from the show, sharing their thoughts, highlights, and plenty of questionable opinions. Meanwhile, Andy was busy being a responsible adult (boo, real life), but he couldn’t resist jumping on to give a 15-minute rave about Burning Heart Pro Wrestling. Spoiler alert: he’s utterly impressed and may or may not be ready to buy their merch in bulk.

We also touch on Riot Cabaret for a quick chat, because why not...

In this milestone 20th episode of the Groupchat Wrestling Podcast, Andy, Mike, Dan, Wrestling Mark, and Dav break down the biggest stories in wrestling today. From the rise of dark factions to the collective hope for Orange Cassidy’s long-teased heel turn (complete with leather jacket vibes), the crew dives deep into Full Gear predictions, Collision highlights, and excitement over the future of ROH TV. With plenty of laughs, fiery debates, dodgy booking ideas, and listener questions, this episode has it all. Wrestling chaos at its finest—don’t miss it!

Also now on YouTube with video coming...