BritWres Roundtable

Oli and Robin revisit last year's Euro Draft to see how the group's picks have fared a year on. Who got snubbed? Which picks were best value? Who got picked far too early? You decide who won: http://www.easypolls.net/poll.html?p=595aa50ee4b0c59d12edba39Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Oli and Arn are back to talk about a trio of shows: the solid storytelling of RPW Live at the Cockpit 17, the insanity and hilarity of ATTACK! Pro's Press Start 5 and wXw's recent Hamburg outing. Also features some news of the future of the podcast at the end.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Oli & Arn return to discuss the weekend that was the Super Strong Style 16 tournament, highlighted by a terrific contest between Riddle and Cobb and Banks' crowning moment. They also talk the debacle that continues to be 5 Star Wrestling.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Arn returns and is joined by Oli to discuss a hectic Easter weekend of Euro Graps, including shows from FCP, RPW, ICW, Lucha Forever and OTT.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Oli is joined by a returning Rob to covered a hectic schedule of BritWres over the Easter weekend, with big shows from FCP, OTT, RPW, ICW and Lucha Forever. They also run through some of the BritWres action from Mania weekend.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

WrestleMania weekend is here and three British promotions have made the trip to Orlando to run full-on authentic shows there. Oli and Arn break down the RevPro, Progress and WCPW cards for this weekend, while catching up on this month's Attack and Fight Club Pro shows too.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

A special on-tour episode of the Brit Wres Roundtable. Oli and Arn were in Germany for the 16 Carat wrestling festival, and catalogued their journeys along with several guests. They also got the chance to interview several of the wXw office staff and the 16 Carat competitors. Interviews from (in order): Christian Michael Jacobi Jurn Simmons Jeff Cobb CMJ again ACH David StarrSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Arn and Oli run down the recent PROGRESS Chapter 44 before previewing Europe's premier wrestling tournament: wXw's 16 Carat Gold. The guys will both be attending the sure to be amazing week of German grappling, so excitement is at an all time high.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Oli and Arn talk through the OTT Martina's Gaff Party 2 double shot featuring Matt Riddle's debut in Ireland and Mark Haskins' return matches. Other topics covered include the WCPW World Cup lineups, the news that Zack Sabre Jr. is heading to Japan, wXw, FCP, Lucha Forever and more,Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Oli and Arn return from a brief hiatus and run through an utter cavalcade of shows that occurred while they were away. The top of the bill is made up of the wXw and PROGRESS joint weekend, which saw the creation of Big Match Jurn, and ICW's recent Square Go! which hosted an emotional Trent Seven vs. Wolfgang match.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Oli and Arn run down the fantastic RPW High Stakes show which featured two terrific bouts in Shibata vs. Riddle and ZSJ vs. Scurll. They also go through the aforementioned MMA fighter's first title win on PROGRESS' debut show in Birmingham, which was heavily affected by WWE:UK.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Oli and Arn go in depth on the subject of the WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament, the crowning of the UK champion Tyler Bate, WWE UK going forward and the implications of WWE starting their own European territory on the rest of BritWres and EuroGraps.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Arn is joined by returning guest Mark Anthony running through a handful of shows that took place or aired right at the tail end of last year, including the ITV World of Sport Revival, PROGRESS' mystery show Unboxing Live and ATTACK! Pro Wrestling's Under the Mistletour.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Oli and Arn run through the last European wrestling shows of the year, as well as the big news of the WWE UK Title tournament and ITV's World of Sport revival that helped bring it about.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Oli and Arn host the second annual edition of the Brities, the European year end wrestling awards. Who did they give promotion of the year to? Who grabbed the prestigious Breakout Star award? Most importantly, which of the many fine European grapplers was put up on a pedestal above all others?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Oli and Arn talk through their recent live experiences at two huge BritWres tournaments: Fight Club Pro's Infinity tournament and PROGRESS Chapter 39's title tournament. Lots of Travis Banks love held herein.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Oli and Arn are here for a somewhat abbreviated episode with the main topic of conversation being ICW's historic Fear and Loathing show, the most attended British wrestling show in decades. They also run through their thoughts on the recent PROGRESS Chapter 38 show.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Arn and Oli give an in-depth rundown of the fantastic RPW/NJPW Global Wars UK double-shot highlighted by a phenomenal match between Chris Hero and Katsuyori Shibata. The guys also run down the huge ICW Fear & Loathing show.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Robin, Oli and Arn are reunited for a bumper episode headlined by an in-depth rundown of the phenomenal looking NJPW/RPW Global Wars UK doubleshot. The more somber topic of Mark Haskins' present and future is the other major topic of conversation. The other newsworthy BritWres taking place surrounding Global Wars UK are also covered, as well as some brief discussion of European participation at PWG's BOLA.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Oli is joined by Dan the Dazzler and threepeater Iain Seaton to extensively talk recent goings on in PROGRESS. Other topics include European promotion of the year, Fight Club Pro, What Culture Pro Wrestling outdrawing PROGRESS and OTT's upcoming triple shot.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Arn and Robin are joined by "Queen of German Graps Scoopz" Sarah for an in-depth rundown of wXw's recent World Tag Team League and JML's (now proven to be brief) title reign.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Arn and Oli run down the massive PROGRESS Brixton supershow, including three title changes, Jimmy Havoc's return and some exclusive gossip from Arn's live experience at the after-party. Other topics include What Culture Pro Wrestling's disaster of an iPPV, the potential Will Ospreay documentary and the upcoming NJPW/RPW Global Wars pair of shows.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Robin and Oli are on here for an abbreviated episode where they run down the biggest show in PROGRESS wrestling history Chapter 36.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Arn and Oli fly through the myriad of recent major BritWres shows. PROGRESS' road to biggest ever show is gone over with a fine comb and much of the main event scene is found wanting. RPW doesn't escape either, as the show takes a final look at the Ospreay-Vader situation before being able to put it in the rear-view mirror permanently.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Robin and Oli are here to preview Uprising and give some lip service to some of the smaller promotions across the UK who are doing good things, in what was initially intended to be a mini-episode. But then a bunch of BritWres news drops as we were recording, so live reactions are included.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Robin, Oli and Arn are joined by returning guest Iain Seaton to host the inaugural Euro draft. Four unique rosters are crafted that really really highlight the superb depth of the European scene right now. Which is the best? Vote here: http://voicesofwrestling.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1575Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Oli, Arn and (after eventually getting out of traffic) Robin talk Summer Sizzler and the disappointment that was Shibata vs. Sabre Jr., wXw's new streaming service and preview PROGRESS Chapter 33.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Oli, Arn and Robin discuss Summer Sizzler and the past two PROGRESS Chapters, as well the newsworthy topic of ICW's financials. Natural Progression series turning into the Money in the Bank, PCW's awful iPPV and the abomination that is King Ross' commentary are all covered too.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

The Roundtable turns twenty and Robin, Oli and Arn celebrate by taking a whirlwind tour around the British Isles and beyond talking RPW Angle vs. Sabre Jr., wXw Shortcut to the Top, PROGRESS Chapter 31, OTT A Matter of Pride, the What Culture Pro Wrestling tapings and the recent iPPV PCW Tribute to the Troops.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Robin and Oli go way past the time limit in an extended discussion on the recent PROGRESS Super Strong Style 16 tournament, talking stars of the tournament, disappointments and how damn good a wrestler Chris Hero is. They also preview PROGRESS Chapter 31 as well as briefly share their thoughts on Will Ospreay's amazing homecoming reaction. --- Timestamps: 0:00:00 - 0:02:05 Intro 0:02:05 - 0:04:25 Brief Angle vs. Sabre Jr. Spoiler Free Thoughts 0:04:25 - 1:20:40 PROGRESS Super Strong Style 16 Day 1 1:20:40 - 2:05:00 PROGRESS Super Strong Style 16 Day 2 2:05:00 - 2:12:45 PROGRESS Chapter 31 Preview 2:12:45 - 2:13:40 Plugs & OutroSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

A returning Robin and Arn are joined by Bohsjohnny to talk the recent Irish OTT show highlighted by Marty Scurll vs. Ryan Smile (and lowlighted by Bull Dempsey), as well as the upcoming RPW Angle vs. Sabre show. Other topics include RevPro TV, What Culture Pro Wrestling and Chris Hero vs. Marty Scurll. (SSS16 spoiler free) Timestamps: 0:00:00 - 0:02:30 Intro & Announcement 0:02:30 - 0:05:00 RevPro TV Problems 0:05:00 - 0:37:20 RPW Angle vs. Sabre Preview 0:37:20 - 0:41:40 Puro Tangent 0:41:40 - 1:23:30 OTT Even Better Than Our Best 1:23:30 - 1:32:30 What Culture Pro Wrestling 1:32:30 - 1:36:40 Upcoming PROGRESS 1:36:40 - 1:38:30 Plugs & OutroSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Oli and a very hungover Arn are here to preview this weekend's PROGRESS Super Strong Style tournament and are very excited about a certain Chris Hero and all his potential matches over the two days. Other topics include Irish promotion OTT and their big upcoming show, wXw's recent Superstars of Wrestling weekender and RevPro TV's Ospreay vs. Sabre Jr. match. Oh, and the Princess Bride. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - 0:01:38 Intro 0:01:38 - 0:43:33 PROGRESS Super Strong Style Tournament Preview 0:43:33 - 0:46:29 Heels in Wrestling 0:46:29 - 0:52:00 OTT EBTBTOB Preview 0:52:00 - 0:55:34 Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Will Ospreay 0:55:34 - 1:14:48 wXw Superstars of Wrestling 1:14:48 - 1:17:57 wXw Shortcut to the Top Preview 1:17:57 - 1:22:03 Princess Bride, Plugs and OutroSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Oli and Arn cover the multitude of big recent UK shows, highlighted by both the PROGRESS and RPW Cruiserweight Classic qualifiers. RPW Epic Encounter, PROGRESS' recent show and the Super Strong Style and women's tournaments are all discussed, as well as the UK's swathe of 22 year old talent that makes the guys very excited for the future of the scene. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - 0:02:10 Intro and Exam Talk 0:02:10 - 0:09:00 UK Cruiserweight Classic Qualifiers 0:09:00 - 0:23:10 RPW Epic Encounter Part 1 0:23:10 - 0:26:07 Swathe of UK 22 y/o wrestlers 0:26:07 - 0:39:25 RPW Epic Encounter Part 2 0:39:25 - 0:40:47 Brief PROGRESS Chapter 28 Talk 0:40:47 - 0:59:52 PROGRESS Chapter 29 Part 1 0:59:52 - 1:14:06 PROGRESS Women 1:14:06 - 1:28:50 PROGRESS Chapter 29 Part 2 1:28:50 - 1:32:22 Pastor William Eaver & PROGRESS Brixton 1:32:22 - 1:36:10 Packed Summer of BritWres 1:36:10 - 1:37:37 Plugs & OutroSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Oli and Arn are joined by wXw English commentator and everybody's favourite wrestling fan Alan Counihan to talk the recently released 16 Carat Gold tournament as well as Alan's general experience in working with Germany's premier wrestling promotion.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

An abbreviated episode sees Rob and Oli give you an in depth preview of the PROGRESS 4th Anniversary Show featuring a Thunderbastard for the title, Zack Sabre Jr. and Tommaso Ciampa challenge for the tag titles and a much anticipated TLC match between the Sumerian Death Squad and the London Riots. Other topics include Pro Wrestling EVE, the recent Mark Haskins vs. Kenny Omega match and more. Timestamps: 00:00 - 02:05 Intro and Opening 02:05 - 03:20 16 Carat Spoiler Free Talk 03:20 - 38:56 PROGRESS Chapter 27 Preview 38:56 - 42:01 Mark Haskins vs. Kenny Omega 4FW 42:01 - 46:56 Pro Wrestling EVE's relationship with RPW 46:56 - 50:24 Pro Wrestling Chaos First Time Ever 50:24 - 54:13 Plugs & OutroSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

The full team is back for a slightly abbreviated show highlighted by previewing the wXw 16 Carat Gold tournament and Will Ospreay in New Japan. Other topics included the much hyped OTT Triple Threat match between Ospreay, Dunne and Smile, the new RPWonDemand service and a couple of listener questions. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - 0:01:26 Intro and Opening 0:01:26 - 0:12:32 OTT Triple Threat 0:12:32 - 0:20:05 RPWonDemand 0:20:05 - 0:22:46 Shibata & Ishii in RPW 0:22:46 - 0:30:06 Ospreay in NJPW 0:30:06 - 0:51:33 wXw 16 Carat Gold Preview 0:51:33 - 0:59:46 YouTube Match: Will Ospreay vs. Chris Ridgeway 0:59:46 - 1:20:02 Listener Questions 1:20:02 - 1:23:11 Plugs & OutroSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Oli and Arn are joined by special guest Iain Seaton to talk the most recent two PROGRESS shows as well as the news from across the UK scene. 0:00:00 - 0:03:43 Intro, Editor's Note and Opening 0:03:43 - 0:44:40 PROGRESS Chapter 25 0:44:40 - 0:47:25 Katsuyori Shibata in the UK 0:47:25 - 0:49:29 End & Havoc Injuries 0:49:29 - 1:42:26 PROGRESS Chapter 26 1:42:26 - 1:46:57 PROGRESS Chapter 27 Mini-Preview 1:46:57 - 1:48:09 Plugs & OutroSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Another stacked episode of the Brit Wres Roundtable with the primary topic of conversation being the RPW High Stakes show and in particular the phenomenal Marty Scurll vs. Will Ospreay match. Oli, Rob and Arn also try to cover all in what looks to be a packed upcoming fortnight of BritWres, including PROGRESS Chapter 25, ICW Square Go! and more. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - 0:01:12 Intro and Opening 0:01:12 - 1:06:21 High Stakes 1:06:21 - 1:20:12 RPW RevPro TV Taping Preview 1:20:12 - 1:28:50 PROGRESS Chapter 25 Preview Part 1 1:28:50 - 1:35:15 GZRS' status with PROGRESS and ICW 1:35:15 - 1:39:38 PROGRESS Chapter 25 Preview Part 2 1:39:38 - 1:44:34 Women in PROGRESS 1:44:34 - 2:01:20 PROGRESS Chapter 25 Preview Part 3 2:01:20 - 2:07:25 ICW Square Go! Semi-Preview 2:07:25 - 2:09:03 Southside of Demand & 4FW Wrestleution 2:09:03 - 2:11:32 Plugs and an extra special Bramtastic OutroSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Oli, Arn and Rob bring you a bumper episode to ring in the new year stuffed full of wholesome BritWres talk. We start off by previewing RPW High Stakes and the rest of the 5-Star Wrestling Tour featuring the WWE bound AJ Styles taking on Mysterio, Morrison, Lethal and Sabre Jr. in his farewell from the UK indies, before moving into the inaugural Brittys, our year end awards for 2015 in BritWres. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - 0:01:27 Intro and Opening 0:01:27 - 0:29:37 High Stakes Preview (Spoiler Free) 0:29:37 - 0:58:33 5* Wrestling Tour Preview 0:58:33 - 1:52:25 Brittys - 2015 BritWres Year End Awards 1:52:25 - 2:02:15 PROGRESS & ICW Schedule Conflicts 2:02:15 - 2:04:41 Plugs and OutroSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Oli and Arn talk the last two PROGRESS shows of 2015, Chapters 23 and 24, main evented by two Will Ospreay title defences and also featuring a highly touted Ciampa-Sabre Jr. match. Other topics also include NXT's recent UK tour as well as an overarching look at PROGRESS' year.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Arn and Oli are joined by PWNRadio's Mark Anthony to talk primarily about the biggest drawing native UK show for several decades: ICW's Fear & Loathing VIII. Other topics included PROGRESS Chapter 23, ROH in the UK and Brits in America. Editor's Note: Computer issues meant this one took a week to get edited, so some of the guys' references will be off with regards to time. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - 0:01:33 Opening & Introductions 0:01:33 - 0:04:14 International Fans of British Wrestling 0:04:14 - 1:06:00 ICW Fear & Loathing VIII 1:06:00 - 1:08:22 ICW Going Forward 1:08:22 - 1:17:28 PROGRESS Chapter 23 1:17:28 - 1:19:11 Brief Supershow of Honor II Talk 1:19:11 - 1:23:55 BritWres in America 1:23:55 - 1:26:58 Seeing Guys Come Up 1:26:58 - 1:30:41 Outro & Plugs w/ some intermittent wrestling magazine talkSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

The regular crew is back to talk a myriad of topics including previewing PROGRESS Chapter 23, the Tetsujin Strong Style Tournament, streaming services and the sheer insanity of the size of the buildings that the 5* Wrestling Tour is planning to run. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - 0:01:23 Intro & Opening 0:01:23 - 0:03:17 European RAWlternative 0:03:17 - 0:34:41 PROGRESS Chapter 23 Preview 0:34:41 - 0:56:12 Tetsujin Shoot (not Strong ​*facepalm*​) Style Tournament 0:56:12 - 1:08:07 IPW:UK's new pivotshare service and general wrestling streaming service talk 1:08:07 - 1:28:20 Crazily overoptimistic 5* Wrestling Tour 1:28:20 - 1:30:29 Brief Fear & Loathing VIII Talk 1:30:29 - 1:34:02 Plugs & OutroSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Rob and Oli are joined by soon to be PROGRESS' Manchester commentator Callum Leslie to talk about the most recent two chapters as well as PROGRESS' direction going forward. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - 0:01:44 Intro & Opening 0:01:44 - 0:05:00 Welcoming PROGRESS Commentator Callum Leslie 0:05:00 - 1:16:02 PROGRESS Chapter 21 1:16:02 - 2:11:35 PROGRESS Chapter 22 2:11:35 - 2:17:33 PROGRESS Moving Forward 2:17:33 - 2:26:58 Plugs & Outro (w/ a couple tangents)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Rob, Oli and Arn are joined by our first ever guest Garrett Kidney as we valiantly fight through a podcast curse to bring you our thoughts on the critically acclaimed weekend of joint shows between New Japan and RevPro. Was O'Reilly-KUSHIDA really as good as their previous encounter? What is the title picture going forward? Has there ever been anything more glorious than Naito spitting on a kid?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Robin and Arn have a good old chat about the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame, and in particular the European candidates which make up the core of the Rest of the World category. They also get around to discussing who Arn will be voting for in the other categories.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Oli and Arn spent last weekend over in Germany for wXw's World Tag Team Festival. This episode is their audio diary of the six shows and surrounding events of the weekend, interlaced with interviews with some of the wrestlers who participated in the festivities.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

The round triangle is back to talk a very eventful weekend of wrestling in the UK. Kicking off with an in-depth preview of RPW's Summer Sizzler, which included the hugely controversial David Starr Will Ospreay match, and then following up with talk from two big shows from NXT and New Japan; it's an episode where the passions flow.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

The full crew in back together for the first time in quite a while, and they are hear to talk about a very newsworthy week in BritWres. Between unions, owners leaving, contract situation changes there's a lot going on, and we even manage to get to some actual wrestling talk too.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Oli Court is back ladies and gentlemen! He joins Arn to talk his easing back into the wrestle-sphere, including some RevPro, ATTACK!, FCP, EVE and the big WALTER versus David Starr OTT WrestleRama match.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Robin and Arn talk through their thoughts on the two big British sets of shows from May: PROGRESS' Super Strong Style 16 and RPW's Epic Encounter.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations

Robin and Arn are back to preview PROGRESS' annual Super Strong Style 16 tournament, as well as discussing their lack of buzz and the hyped TLC match that occurred towards the end of March. They also take a bunch of listener questions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britwres-roundtable/donations