The Sweet Chinwag Podcast

In the lead up to Pro Wrestling once again filling up Wembley Stadium, the chaps go over WWE's history with UK shows and the their impact on the UK and wider Europe market. With it's beginnings with UK Rampage to SummerSlam 92 and their modern incarnations with Clash at The Castle. All of that plus the week's news in wrestling.

It's been a while and oh boy, we just had to go back to Rock 'n' Wrestling didn't we?! But even more, Sam is all on his own and so The BasedWorld Podcast took over to help him out. Tony and Melee (AGAIN?!) are back to help Sam and you through episodes 2 and 3 of this weird, WEIRD cartoon. All of that, plus the week's news in wrestling.

Ah yes, we're dipping our toes back into the golden age of wrestling with one of the many, MANY things that Titan Sports put out to generate more money! And as with every I.P. in the 80's, you had to have to tie-in cartoon! This episode sees the chaps joined by BasedWorld's Melee once more and the debuting Tony, that DangOlBoomhauer as they go over the history of the cartoon and watch the first ep...

We have reached a heck of a milestone on Sweet Chinwag. Hitting 150 episodes! And what a heck of an episode as Riordan takes over the main presenting duty and the chaps are once again joined by Chinwag Alumni and BasedWorld member MeleeHellBot to chat all about Vince McMahon and his fight against the government in the steroids trials! We go over the beginnings, the case, the players and the fallou...

The Mechanics, Dash & Dawson, The Revival, FTR. No matter the name, it cannot be denied that Dax and Cash have reignited a near forgotten form of wrestling for the modern fan. Sam and Dan are joined by fantastic content creator Andos as they discuss the life, career and the influences of one of wrestling's greatest tag teams. All of that, plus the news.

So we can all agree that pandemic era WWE was weird right? Uncertainty, a need for more pre-recorded segments and matches made for a more different style of programme. None more than the short lifespan of RAW Underground. Shane O'Mac's fight club was strange, but one part of the time that still gets remembered the most. On this episode, the chaps are joined by dear friend of the show Connor to go...

We thought we were done a long, LONG time ago! But somehow we're talking once more about ECW in 2009. And who better to come this time period's defence than good friends and BasedWorld Podcast member TopSuperKicker AKA Chair! This episode sees Chair try to convince the chaps about it's final year as the third brand and why it was a diamond in the rough. All of that, plus the week's news in wrestli...

It's about time we threw up our hands and shouted, "MDK ALL DAY!" as we discuss a modern day folk hero of Pro Wrestling in Nick Freakin' Gage! The chaps are joined by wrestling fan extraordinaire and creator of the spice (No, not the Dune kind!) Willow Raven, as they chat about his humble beginnings, CZW, TOD and GCW with a stop gap to Atlantic City! All of that plus the week's news in wrestling

As long as wrestling has been around, there has been one character trait that endures throughout it's history: The Cowboy. The chaps on this episode have a long discussion on how the gimmick has stayed around for so long and going over some of the notable names throughout the years. All of that plus the news!

The 1990's was a strange time for wrestling in Japan. Not only for the changing of the guard but of it's evolution to form one of the most popular combat sports today: Mixed Martial Arts. On this episode, the chaps are joined by Squill of Wrestling With The Narrative to talk about the movers and shakers of what became a boom period for the sport and would form the basis of modern MMA. Oh and talki...

It's live once again as we're joined by an audience of fans and mutual friends to make a tier list of the greatest big men and giants of Pro Wrestling. Get comfy as this was a hoot to put together!

Wow, three years?! The pokey little podcast that could has been around for three whole years. Honestly, what better way to celebrate our love of the weird and wacky industry than with a whole retrospective on the master and ruler of the world: Sid! From Dan, Riordan and Sam we thank each and everyone of you who has listened and supported us!

We here at The Sweet Chinwag do love a good PPV review... But boy did we pick one doozy of a New Generation PPV! We go over the inaugural In Your House show that would change the course of the Pay Per View model for the company. All of that plus the week's news in wrestling!

Reach for the sky for Dem Boys will survive! At the turn of the century, two brothers from Delaware paved their way and made a huge difference to independent wrestling and the tag team scene as a whole. Jay and Mark have had huge careers that would make any wrestler proud on top of being the most decorated tag team in Ring of Honor. This episode chronicles the life and career of the Briscoes. All...

The influence of Alex Shelley on modern day pro wrestling cannot not go understated. His technical sensibilities, agile ring work and creative flair have made him a legend around the world... But not many casual fans know of his contributions to the industry. Great Wrestlers is back as we chat about the one and only Alex Shelley. This episode has to be one of the most interesting Great Wrestlers w...

10 Tons of Steel! ...Or is it 16? Eh, either way WWE's weird morphing of Survivor Series, Royal Rumble and WarGames has managed to carve out an up and down lineage in it's time. From it's beginning at MSG to now having a PPV... Sorry, PLE all to itself, we go through a brief history of it all. All of that, plus the week's news

Episode 137: Christian Cage Retrospective by The Sweet Chinwag

So yeah, it maybe April Fool's, but we decided rather than a joke episode to actually chat about one of the most enduring Pop Stars of all time. We go over the start of Cyndi's career and how she became one of the most important parts of the Rock 'n' Wrestling Connection and the success of the golden age of WWF. All of that, plus the week's news and 'Mania predictions!

We're getting ever so closer to WrestleMania now as the chaps reminisce on one of the best advertising campaigns WWE ever put on for the grandest stage: WrestleMania Goes Hollywood! They go over all the parodies and talk about their favourites! All of that, plus the week's news.

The fabled streak. What was once a tiny part of the grandest stage became a legendary tale that elevated the man and his opponents. On this episode, the chaps are on the road to the showcase of the immortals as they take a deep dive into 'Taker's time at WrestleMania and what makes it such an important part of modern wrestling's lore. All of that, plus the week's news.

So here we are. A pledge goal reached and we cannot thank you enough... But also AHHHH! Oh yes, on our second Live edition of the Sweet Chinwag Podcast, we are joined by friends of the show to partake in what is considered the worst Pay-Per-View event in wrestling history. Grab snacks, grab some water and have Heroes of Wrestling on your TV as you join in on the hilarity!

Weddings are a weird thing in the outright weird industry of wrestling aren't they? Very rarely do they end in happiness and always guaranteed to have Stephanie McMahon angry! The chaps are joined the BasedWorld Podcast's very own MeleeHellBot to over a brief history of wrestling wedlocks and headlocks! All of that, plus the news of the week!

Man, 2021 was weird huh? Deep into the midst of so much uncertainty in the world a lot of companies were still adapting to the new way of TV wrestling. But there was a company that were seemingly doing it better than most. This episode sees the chaps chat with Forrest Sowa as they go over the nuggets of wrestling gold that were coming out from ROH in it's near final year as a promotion. All of tha...

Matt and Jeff. The Hardys are without a doubt two of the most influential wrestlers in modern day pro wrestling. The journey that has been filled with many ups and many downs, but the men have seen them etch their names in the pantheon of legends. Sam and Dan are joined in this by one of the most notable and loveliest Deadlockites... DonutCass. Yes, this episode does go off the rails! Plus they di...

So what the most casual episode the chaps can do? How about one of the most infamous and melodramatic storylines in the Attitude Era. Yes, we go over the weird and winding road of who was it that ran over Stone Cold Steve Austin. We go over the story, the suspects, the fallout and what came of it. All of that, plus the week's news.