Ep. 81: Taylor McCann- Evolution of a Grappler – Wrestling to BJJ to Catch

Ep. 81: Taylor McCann- Evolution of a Grappler – Wrestling to BJJ to Catch

From Wrestling Champion to BJJ & Catch Wrestling Competitor | Taylor Maccan's Incredible Grappling Journey How do you go from becoming a multiple-time British wrestling champion, walking away from the sport completely, gaining over 120kg, and then fighting your way back into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Catch Wrestling and elite grappling competition? In this episode of The...... Continue Reading → [https://thegrappleofyoureye.com/2026/07/02/ep-81-taylor-mccann-evolution-of-a-grappler-wrestling-to-bjj-to-catch/#more-1510]

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

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 → [https://thegrappleofyoureye.com/2026/06/25/ep-80-carlos-avila-director-of-tales-of-masked-men/#more-1479]

Ep. 79: George Gracie – The Forgotten Red Cat of BJJ!

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 → [https://thegrappleofyoureye.com/2026/06/18/ep-79-george-gracie-the-forgotten-red-cat-of-bjj/#more-1436]

Ep. 78: El Santo: The Silver Masked Legend Who Became Wrestling’s First Superhero!

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 → [https://thegrappleofyoureye.com/2026/06/11/el-santo-the-silver-masked-legend-who-became-wrestlings-first-superhero/#more-1418]

Ep. 77: Rudi Root – The brutal reality of being a diabetic pro wrestler!

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 → [https://thegrappleofyoureye.com/2026/06/04/ep-77-rudi-root-the-brutal-reality-of-being-a-diabetic-pro-wrestler/#more-1399]