This week we are joined by a true global ambassador of British Wrestling Joel Redman. Joel is one of the most influential figures in modern British professional wrestling — former WWE NXT Tag Team Champion (one half of the first-ever NXT Tag Team Champions alongside PAC), multiple-time UK Tag Team Champion, 2x All Star Wrestling... Continue Reading →
Ep. 54: Brett Hawthorn
In Ep. 54 of The Grapple of Your Eye, host Brett Summers sits down with Brett Hawthorn — a two-time World Catch Wrestling Lightweight Champion, British wrestling standout, and former boxer — to unpack the real story behind becoming (and staying) a world-class grappler. From being thrown into competitions as a kid in Bradford, to... Continue Reading →
Ep. 44: P.J. Montano
This we we are joined by P.J. Montano, a CSW Blackbelt, proefessional referee and gym owner of UFC Gym: Anaheim, as he shares stories and insights from the world of martial arts both as a competitor and as a referee. This episode is filled with engaging conversation around grappling, catch wrestling and jiu jitsu. Whether you're into bjj, Catch As Catch... Continue Reading →
Ep. 9: Ahileas Bolovan
In this week's episode we chat with Ahileas Bolovan of Ahileas' Wrestling World and Neon Martial Arts & Fitness in Southampton, England. Ahileas is an accomplished wrestler and BJJ Blackbelt who takes time with us to discuss his life as a freestyle wrestler, developing wrestling classes for all, his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu experiences, recruiting and... Continue Reading →
Ep. 8: Ian “Mongoose” Jones
In this week's episode we chat with Ian "Mongoose" Jones a BJJ Black Belt, M.M.A. fighter, and former Muay Thai Champion, Kickboxing Champion, and World Catch Wrestling Champion. https://youtu.be/p42P9jH3oCo
Ep. 7: Bryony Tyrell
In this week's episode we chat with Bryony Tyrell, the reigning Snake Pit Catch Wrestling World Flyweight Champion, British Freestyle Wrestling Champion and Pro MMA Champion. Bryony trains with New Generation Martial Arts, Team CrossFace, and Wessex Olympic Wrestling. https://youtu.be/-Vvu8_BU81s Bryony's Upcoming Match: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEkqGCdMNQb/ Bryony at the Snake Pit 2014 World Championship... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlIJu3Y4d9k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC0-q7CXQg0
Ep. 6: Trevor Hoskins
In this week's episode we chat to one of the busiest men in British Wrestling, Trevor Hoskins. He is a long-term volunteer who works as the British Wrestling Membership Secretary, Club Coach, Coach Education, Competition Support, and Regional Squad Manager. What does this involve? How does he fit it all in? Find out in this... Continue Reading →
Ep. 5: Kev Lloyd
In this week's episode we chat to Catch Wrestling world championship competitor Kev Lloyd - a man who walks the line between professional wrestling and catch wrestling. We discuss his experiences in both and his job as one of the main trainers of the world famous Wigan Snake Pit! https://youtu.be/DGb5bxEAlig

