Episodes

  • Ep. 80: Carlos Avila – Director of “Tales of Masked Men”

    Ep. 80: Carlos Avila – Director of “Tales of Masked Men”
    Jun 25 2026
    Step inside the fascinating world of Mexican wrestling as The Grapple Of Your Eye Show welcomes acclaimed filmmaker and director of Tales of Masked Men, Carlos Avila, for an unforgettable deep dive into the history, culture, mythology, and identity of Lucha Libre. In this exclusive interview, Carlos shares the incredible story behind creating his ground-breaking...... Continue Reading →
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Ep. 79: George Gracie – The Forgotten Red Cat of BJJ!

    Ep. 79: George Gracie – The Forgotten Red Cat of BJJ!
    Jun 18 2026
    Before Royce Gracie shocked the world at UFC 1... before Hélio Gracie became the face of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu... before the Gracie Challenge became legendary... There was George Gracie. Known as "The Red Cat" (Gato Ruivo), George Gracie may have been the most active and fearless fighter the Gracie family ever produced. Competing decades before the...... Continue Reading →
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    13 mins
  • Ep. 78: El Santo: The Silver Masked Legend Who Became Wrestling’s First Superhero!

    Ep. 78: El Santo: The Silver Masked Legend Who Became Wrestling’s First Superhero!
    Jun 11 2026
    Before superheroes dominated Hollywood, one man was already saving the world in a silver mask. In this episode of The Grapple Of Your Eye Show, host Brett Summers explores the incredible life and legacy of El Santo, the greatest icon in the history of Mexican wrestling. Discover how a young luchador transformed into a cultural...... Continue Reading →
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    18 mins
  • Ep. 77: Rudi Root – The brutal reality of being a diabetic pro wrestler!

    Ep. 77: Rudi Root – The brutal reality of being a diabetic pro wrestler!
    Jun 4 2026
    What happens when a U.K. wrestler refuses to let age, geography, or even a life-changing medical diagnosis stop him from chasing his dream? In this powerful and emotional episode of The Grapple Of Your Eye Show, host Brett Summers sits down with one of the most colourful, charismatic, and determined personalities on the UK independent...... Continue Reading →
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    49 mins
  • Ep. 76: Billy Warlock – From Kajukenbo to Catch Wrestling & Beyond!

    Ep. 76: Billy Warlock – From Kajukenbo to Catch Wrestling & Beyond!
    May 28 2026
    This week on The Grapple Of Your Eye Show, Brett Summers sits down with the legendary Billy Warlock — combat arts veteran, catch wrestler, pro wrestling coach, martial artist, promoter, and founder of American Strong Style. With over 46 years in martial arts, 30+ years in catch wrestling, and 26 years in professional wrestling, Billy...... Continue Reading →
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Ep. 75: Ahileas Bolovan – Building Up British Wrestling At Grassroots and Online is Vital!

    Ep. 75: Ahileas Bolovan – Building Up British Wrestling At Grassroots and Online is Vital!
    May 21 2026
    This week on The Grapple Of Your Eye Show, we sit down with freestyle wrestling coach Ahileas Bolovan from Neon Martial Arts & Fitness Centre in Southampton to discuss the current state of British freestyle wrestling, grassroots development, and why building wrestling communities online is more important now than ever before. Ahileas shares his journey...... Continue Reading →
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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • Ep. 74: Nicholas Bowman – BJJ Brown Belt and developer of Big Boy Work Shops!

    Ep. 74: Nicholas Bowman – BJJ Brown Belt and developer of Big Boy Work Shops!
    May 14 2026
    This Week on the show we roll deep with Nicholas Bowman, an accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt and Ultra-Heavyweight BJJ competitor who’s torn through regional and IBJJF tournaments, medalling at every belt level! Nick shares his journey through the BJJ competition scene, what it takes to thrive as a big guy on the mats, and...... Continue Reading →
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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • Ep. 73: Mataemon Tanabe – The Forgotten Master Who Changed Grappling Forever!

    Ep. 73: Mataemon Tanabe – The Forgotten Master Who Changed Grappling Forever!
    May 7 2026
    What if one man changed grappling forever… and almost nobody remembers his name? Mataemon Tanabe was the feared master of Fusen-ryū jujutsu who shocked Japan in the 1890s by defeating the mighty Kodokan fighters on the ground. While the world focused on spectacular throws, Tanabe proved that the real fight began on the mat. Known...... Continue Reading →
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    58 mins