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This week on Dammit Vacant we're diving headfirst into the madness of Odyssey Pro Wrestling's latest show! Ellis breaks down a night packed with brutal brawls, shocking returns, heartbreaking defeats, and enough storyline twists to keep us arguing until the next show. We're talking Nate Reese kicking things off in spectacular fashion, Isaac North going into full murder mode, and Yorkshire Tough proving that being a massive bunch of shithouses is very much a team sport. Alexander Gray's quest for revenge takes another nasty turn, Craig Collins continues his reign of terror, and Ethan Edwards discovers that being a manipulative little mastermind doesn't necessarily mean anyone actually listens to you. Plus, Lana Austin claims the Women's Championship, Quinn and Boggs deliver the most gloriously ridiculous battle imaginable (yes, there are wrestling Crocs involved), and Sheriff Steele puts his entire career on the line over a flag. Because that's what real men do. And if that wasn't enough, RPD and Troy Ryan tear each other apart in a no-disqualification street fight, Craig Collins gets involved, and the returning Rick Marcus leaves everyone wondering what on earth happens next. So settle in for a full breakdown of a show that had everything: incredible matches, ridiculous wrestling nonsense, genuine emotion, and enough unfinished business to fill the next dozen episodes. Plus, get your tickets for Odyssey's next show on Saturday, 28 November, before they sell out! Like, subscribe, and join us as we celebrate the madness of independent wrestling.

The wrestling news is back — eventually. This week on the podcast, we somehow get from back pain, yoga and the dangers of puppy yoga to The Traitors, Gears of War and the eternal mystery of where all the cheese goes. Then, finally, we talk wrestling! Sheamus is a free agent, AEW has more contracts floating around, WrestleMania 43 is being kept mysteriously under wraps, Will Ospreay invents another ridiculous match, and Jay White is injured again because apparently his body has simply had enough. But beneath all the nonsense, we also take some time to talk about the recent wrestling tributes to a much-loved wrestler, the memories wrestling creates, and why those moments stick with us long after the matches are over. Plus: sharks are older then the greatest thing ever. It's wrestling. It's nonsense. It's occasionally quite emotional.

This week’s episode is a little different. It’s difficult to talk about wrestling as usual when the wrestling world has lost someone so young and so deeply respected. We take some time to remember Ben Satterley — known to wrestling fans around the world as PAC and, during his WWE years, Neville — following his heartbreaking passing at just 40 years old. Rather than simply focusing on the headlines, we talk about the wrestler behind them: his incredible career, the matches that made him special, his unmistakable character, and the countless stories being shared by the people who had the privilege of knowing and working with him. What has been especially moving is just how many people have come forward with memories of Ben — not only celebrating his extraordinary talent inside the ring, but remembering him as a friend, a husband, a colleague and, above all, a genuinely good person. This episode is also a reminder that, for all the noise that can surround professional wrestling, there are real people behind the characters we invite into our homes every week. So hug the people you love. Tell them what they mean to you. And remember the good things. Go back and watch the matches. Watch the promos. Watch the moments that made you laugh, cheer and fall in love with wrestling in the first place. Remember what Ben Satterley gave to wrestling. Because as long as people continue to watch, remember and talk about the things he did, a part of him will always be here. Rest in peace, Ben.

KEITH LEE’S CULT ERA?! DRAGONOV TO AEW?! ALL OUT CHAOS! It’s time for another chaotic episode of Dammit Vacant and there’s A LOT to get through! Keith Lee has resurfaced… but what exactly is going on with the mysterious “Great Work”?! Meanwhile, Ilja Dragunov looks increasingly likely to be heading to AEW, more names are signing new deals, Danhausen is somehow becoming a crossover sports sensation, and WWE could be getting VERY cosy with Disney. Plus, we dig into the latest wrestling news, questionable business decisions, mysterious gimmicks, injuries, trademarks, and the eternal question: why does wrestling always have approximately 47 different championship names? #AEW #AEWAllOut #WWE #Wrestling #AEWDynamite #JonMoxley #WillOspreay #KeithLee #IljaDragunov #Danhausen

The boys are back, and this week’s Damn It Vacant is an absolute rollercoaster of wrestling news, questionable opinions and increasingly deranged ideas We kick things off with VR nightmares, accidental dog jump-scares and the terrifying prospect of Half-Life: Alyx, before getting into some genuinely difficult news surrounding the passing of Andy Williams aka The Butcher, along with tributes to wrestling legends Bill Dundee and Cody Rhodes’ beloved dog Pharaoh. Then things get considerably more chaotic… 🔥 WWE releases 🔥 AEW contract updates 🔥 Kairi Sane’s uncertain future 🔥 Rusev’s injury and potential return 🔥 Netflix censorship of WWE 🔥 WWE apparently wanting to turn wrestling shows into concerts 🔥 The ongoing mystery of Bayley’s contract 🔥 All In and AEW’s future plans 🔥 A whole lot of Dynamite discussion Plus, Ospreay vs Moxley, the Death Riders, Ricochet building his own “Boy Club”, MJF chasing Ospreay, Mercedes Mone being gloriously unhinged, and plenty of completely unnecessary discussion about tables, ladders and chairs. And somehow we still find time to talk about Mystique, terrible films, Progress Wrestling, and the possibility of death by Japanese wrestling manoeuvre. It's wrestling news. It's nonsense. It's Damn It Vacant. Like, subscribe and come hang out with us! #Wrestling #AEW #WWE #DamnItVacant #AEWDynamite #WrestlingNews #AllEliteWrestling #WWERaw #Ospreay #Moxley

Episode 300 of Dammit Vacant is here — and what better way to celebrate than being absolutely knackered after a massive weekend of wrestling?! Ellis, John and Joe are back to talk all things AEW All In, RevPro and the madness of travelling to London for one of the biggest wrestling weekends of the year. We kick things off with the journey itself — delayed trains, mysterious trees on the tracks, questionable directions, excessive amounts of beer and the eternal struggle of finding the bloody Elizabeth Line. Then it's time for the wrestling! We discuss an absolutely wild RevPro show, including the British Heavyweight Championship, some spectacular amounts of blood, Robbie X potentially being an eldritch cryptid, FTR, tag-team action and whether £17 is a reasonable price for a hot dog. Then it's onto AEW All In, including Mercedes Moné vs Willow Nightingale, Britt Baker's return, the massive atmosphere inside the stadium and, of course, the main event: 🔥 Kenny Omega vs Will Ospreay for the AEW World Championship. Was it one of the best matches we've ever seen live? Was Ospreay's entrance ridiculously emotional? Was Kenny's final moment with Will a genuine passing of the torch? And why did the whole thing nearly make Joe cry? We also have complaints about AEW's screens, explosions, camera angles, expensive merchandise, stadium food, seating, weather, children running around upstairs and much, much more. It's wrestling. It's travel. It's exhaustion. It's episode 300. And somehow, we survived.

Ellis and Joe are back with a special bonus episode reviewing OPWs latest show. From Decker’s open challenge and the return of Isaac North, to Jack Mercer’s never-ending quest for his first victory, this show had plenty to talk about. We also dive into the fantastic action between Jack Johnson and Hunter, Alexander Grey defending the Morecambe Bay Championship, Yorkshire Tough doing crimes and RPD vs Troy Ryan. Was this one of the best Odyssey shows yet? Did Craig Collins actually win despite tapping out? And just how many times can someone shout wrestling advice at the people sitting behind them?Hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and let us know what you thought of the show in the comments!

Ref Ste Grimshaw Interview Ste Grimshaw, one of Brit Wres top refs, joins us for a chat about the arts of being a referee including executing the 2.99 count, training drills with James Greenwood and his trusty show day whiteboard amongst much more! We also delve into his podcast, Prime Time Pastimes, and how this came about and the fun he has talking about people's passions as well as their offshoot Pod, Educating Lauren, which looks back at moments in time around historic wrestling events. Go give it a listen using the link below! Prime Time Pastimes Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/13Cfk4el9ZSrgXYFFeR6iD?si=551dd7657c54474e Prime Time Pastimes YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5v08TW6Si2akQIQ0mOEsVw-R0diVQPFY&si=5juYylisfc9zVVRc Follow Ste Grimshaw on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/referee_ste_grimshaw

We're breaking down all the biggest stories from across the wrestling world! We discuss Big Bill officially leaving AEW and why all signs point to a WWE return, alongside the reported plans to reunite him with Enzo Amore. We also look at Zilla Fatu's expected WWE signing and what it means for the ever-growing Bloodline family. Elsewhere, we dive into the latest AEW, GCW and Triller developments, including talks that could see GCW content land on MyAEW in the future. There's plenty to unpack from TNA as well, with Tommy Dreamer's departure, Delirious and Road Dogg taking on bigger creative roles, backstage reaction to Slammiversary, and what it all means for the company's future. We also cover: • Pete Dunne's surprise indie appearance • Hiromu Takahashi's reported WWE future • Baron Corbin's expected return • FTR announcing a hiatus • Mike Santana's contract status • Willow Nightingale's expected return • Backstage reaction to Sami Zayn's World Title win • Rumours of Raw heading to London's O2 Arena before WrestleMania 43 • Private Party's bizarre injury coincidence • WWE removing the controversial WarGames chair auction and Joe done a song so that is nice isn't it Join us as we break down all the latest reports, rumours, and backstage news from WWE, AEW, TNA, NJPW and beyond. 🎧 Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the show, be sure to follow the podcast, leave a rating and review, and share the episode with your fellow wrestling fans.

This week on Dammit Vacant, Joe and John are left unsupervised while Ellis mysteriously disappears, and things immediately descend into chaos. We cover the latest wrestling news, including: Vince McMahon, WWE and Janel Grant's move toward private arbitrationFresh CM Punk rumours and why nobody seems to know what's actually happeningKeith Lee return discussionsTNA's latest round of departures and backstage changesSummerSlam plans involving Randy Orton, Drew McIntyre and Jade CargillDanhausen somehow becoming involved in an NBA Championship runProgress Wrestling's UK tour announcementAEW Dynamite review and Forbidden Door build-up Plus plenty of important non-wrestling discussion, including: The dangers of "Reply All"Blue alcoholic drinksWhy London water is terribleTaskmasterTV recommendationsThe world's longest wrestling rumble As always, expect wrestling news, tangents, questionable life advice and very little professionalism. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, leave a rating and share the podcast with a fellow wrestling fan.

This week Ellis and Joe review Odyssey Pro Wrestling's Mutiny 2026 from the Alhambra in Morecambe! From flying boxes of Yorkshire Tea and front-row seat drama to a sexy cowboy, an inflatable cow, surprise alliances, and one of the wildest Mutiny Matches yet, there's plenty to unpack from another memorable night of OPW action. We break down every match on the card, including Ryan Hunter vs Ernest Boggs, Alexander Grey's latest Bay Championship defence, Lana Austin's ongoing war with Leah Raven, Decker's battle with Liam Carr, the chaotic Mutiny Match itself, Jack Mercer's quest for his first victory, and an outstanding main event between RPD and returning Blackpool star Sam Gradwell. We also discuss Troy Ryan's shocking post-match confrontation with RPD and what it means heading into Stormy Waters this August. If you're a fan of British wrestling, Odyssey Pro Wrestling, or just enjoy hearing two mates talk nonsense about wrestling, Yorkshire Tea, inflatable livestock, and long-term storytelling, this is the episode for you. 🎟️ Stormy Waters takes place on August 8th. 📺 Watch Odyssey Pro Wrestling events on Patreon. 🎙️ Subscribe for more wrestling reviews, podcasts, and independent wrestling coverage. #OdysseyProWrestling #OPW #Mutiny2026 #BritishWrestling #IndependentWrestling #Morecambe #WrestlingPodcast #AtomicVacant

Welcome back to the podcast after a week off — and somehow things immediately descend into chaos again. This week we talk dead cars, learning to drive, AI-generated podcast summaries, weird racing games, wrestling news, cinema popcorn bucket crimes, and one of the wildest AEW PPVs of the year. We cover: AEW Double or Nothing reviewOspreay vs Samoa JoeSwerve vs BandidoAnarchy in the Arena madnessCatch Wrestling thoughtsWWE/TKO lawsuit updatesBaron Corbin & Enzo/Cass rumoursProgress Wrestling’s new ownershipAAA and WWE crossover chaosMortal Kombat 2 hypeSubnautica panic attacksWhy Google AI thinks we’re “unhinged” Also featuring: robot failures, wrestling tangents, weird game chat, UK indie wrestling love, and the usual absolute nonsense. New episodes every week. #WrestlingPodcast #AEW #WWE #ProWrestling #AEWDoN #WrestlingNews

The lads are back for another completely unhinged episode featuring wrestling news, dodgy pizza reviews, bank holiday plans, inflatable bed disasters, and somehow… pickle ketchup. This week: Catch Wrestling hype at Gorilla ManchesterIan Skinner praise and upcoming projectsJohn becoming Instagram famous via Rick Marcus coachingBaldur’s Gate 3 chaos and Mixtape impressionsAEW vs Triller TV legal dramaAsuka retirement rumoursNew Day potentially heading to AEWWWE’s bizarre John Cena Classic conceptWrestleMania Ireland dreamsPapa’s Pizza trauma returnsDynamite, Collision & Stadium Stampede nostalgiaPlus LOADS more nonsense Also featuring: Fruit salad outfits, Rupert the Bear comparisons, Monster Munch mayonnaise, Marks & Spencer rage, Darby Allin nearly dying again, and the eternal mystery of what exactly “Moon Pubez” was supposed to mean. If you enjoy wrestling chat mixed with absolute chaos, make sure to: 👍 Like 💬 Comment 🔔 Subscribe

In this episode Joe and John take over while Ellis tackles a nightmare job interview, leading to a chaotic mix of wrestling chat, life rants, and off-topic nonsense. From disastrous meal kits and supermarket frustrations to surprisingly futuristic translation tech, the conversation goes everywhere. On the wrestling front, they dive into the shocking WWE releases (including New Day), AEW highlights featuring Darby Allin, Brody King, and MJF, plus the latest news and rumors shaking up the industry. There’s also a more serious moment referring to Rebel’s ALS diagnosis and her impact during AEW’s pandemic era. Equal parts confusing & ridiculous—this episode blends wrestling analysis with nonsense, personal tangents, and the kind of chaotic energy you’d expect from two hosts left unsupervised.

This week on Dammit Vacant: Darby makes his first title defence in an all timer TV main event against Ciampa on AEW Dynamite, MJF has a new title in his sights and Ospreay and The Death Riders takes an unexpected turn. News as Mania 43 in Saudi, WWE releases (sigh) and more! Oh and we have the return of a 🦈 fact! #AEW #Wrestling #DarbyAllin #MJF #AEWDynamite #AEWCollision Watch our previous pods here 👇🏼 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLclpOrIlbv3DfE0RG9J7LkoQvLBrC4TDb&si=u17HUitna5_sjacp We're now on Bluesky too! Follow us here https://bsky.app/profile/dammitvacantpod.bsky.social