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Gorilla Position

by Starstruck Media · English · Sport

Tune in every week to Gorilla Position, the biggest and best WWE fancast in the UK! If you love the Sports Entertainment juggernaut, you will love GP; a show made for fans, by fans! Join us for news, views, event recaps, behind-the-scenes gossip, competitions, plus interviews with all the biggest Su

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 46 min
Latest: 21 Apr 2026
Language: English

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21 Apr 2026 · 2 hr 15 min

SURPRISE! WrestleMania 42 special!

It’s been a long time coming but the Gorilla Position boys are back for a special one-off episode as JD, Mekz and Skillit breakdown all the highs and lows of WrestleMania 42 weekend from Las Vegas. Brock Lesnar’s retirement, the crowning of the Next Big Thing, the controversial Randy / Cody Saturday night headliner, pregnancy announcements, ladder match glories, short matches, loooooong commercials and an truly unforgettable Sunday night main event between The Tribal Chief and The Best in the World… The boys cover it all in this very special podcast. ENJOY! We’ve missed you! Thanks to…

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17 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 44 min
A show of full stops.
It’s the final Gorilla Position of 2025, it’s the final show with Producer Ben, and it’s the show where we break down the final match ever of the one and only John Cena. JD, Mekz and The Man They Call Skillit talk in-depth about Cena tapping out and ‘giving up’ to Gunther at Saturday’s Night Main event, if WWE will build on the story of ’professional wrestling destroying sports entertainment’, what the future holds for the company’s new super-heel, plus other highs and lows - and angry fan chants! - from the big show in Washington. Download the Gorilla Position podcast NOW to get your weekly…
10 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 59 min
Cena farewell: The stage is set 😢
Welcome to another jam-packed episode of the Gorilla Position podcast. This week, JD, Mekz and the Man They Call Skillit get deep into conversation about John Cena’s retirement match now his final opponent has been made official! Tune in to find out the boys’ reaction to Gunther being the chosen one for Cena’s last hurrah. Elsewhere on the show, the lads discuss how WWE might actually be pulling the trigger on LA Knight, they chat Drew McIntyre’s next go-around with Cody Rhodes, divulge in some wild fantasy booking around Saturday Night’s Main Event, and if a Gunther victory over Cena will…
3 Dec 2025 · 2 hr
Episode 400!! 🎉
What a milestone! This week, JD, Mekz and the Man They Call Skillit celebrate 400 episodes of Gorilla Position in the best way they know how… by talking the week that was in WWE! On the agenda, a full breakdown of Survivor Series 2025 from San Diego, including in-depth chats about the War Games format, Dominik Mysterio’s huge victory over John Cena, Liv Morgan's return, plus predictions around who the masked man was attacking CM Punk at the close of the show. All that, plus thoughts on a very eventful Monday Night RAW, plus looking back at a decade of Gorilla Position. Download the Gorilla…
26 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 44 min
Survivor Series preview!🩸
On this week’s Gorilla Position podcast, JD, Mekz and The Man They Call Skillit chat through the week that was in WWE, looking ahead to this weekend’s huge Survivor Series from San Diego - the first ever Survivor Series to be held in a stadium! The boys make predictions for the double-ring, double-cage WarGames matches, plus John Cena’s big IC title defence against hometown boy Dominik Mysterio. Elsewhere on the show, discussions around the latest matches in the Last Time Is Now tournament, turning Brock’s big botch into big business, an unfortunate title match record for Drew McIntyre, plus…
19 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 59 min
Do you believe… in Gunther?! 🤔
On this week’s Gorilla Position, JD, Mekz and birthday boy Skillit delve deep into the week that was in the wondrous world of WWE. From a Long Island Iced Z surprise on SmackDown to a jam-packed, star-studded RAW in The Garden, the boys have a LOT to discuss from WWE’s headline-grabbing week in New York. On the agenda: A certain new signee derailing Gunther’s path to John Cena’s final match, the moments vs the stories on WWE TV, if the one-off surprises have helped The Last Time Is Now Tournament, plus a discussion around Ilja Dragunov and how he takes the next step up the ladder… Two words:…
13 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 26 min
Breaking down the Cena tourny! 🧢
On this week’s Gorilla Position, JD and Mekz deep dive into WWE’s ‘The Last Time Is Now’ tournament, breaking down what’s working, what’s not, and what is most important in John Cena’s final month with the company. Elsewhere on the show, the boys talk War Games matches, what’s next for Drew McIntyre, Jade Cargill being ‘THAT b*tch’, Dominik Mysterio’s big night in Bean Town, young talents filling a vast Cena-shaped void in 2026 and so much more! Download the Gorilla Position podcast NOW to get your weekly fix of all things WWE. JD and the team LOVE hearing from you so keep your emails coming…
5 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 46 min
Dirty Dom - WWE’s MVP?! 👑
On this week’s Gorilla Position, JD, Mekz and The Man They Call Skillit break down all the action from last weekend’s Saturday Night’s Main Event, including the crowing of CM Punk as the new World Heavyweight Champion and a new chapter for Jade Cargill. Elsewhere on the show, the boys talk best places to ‘hail from’ if you’re a pro-wrestler, ridiculous ref bumps, Chris Jericho returning to WWE, and the possibility of ‘WWE MVP’ Dominik Mysterio going one-on-one with his father Rey this month in San Diego at Survivor Series! Download the Gorilla Position podcast NOW to get your weekly fix of…
29 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 53 min
LA Knight needs his ‘Bret’ 💓
On this week’s Gorilla Position, JD, Mekz and The Man They Call Skillit make predictions ahead of WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event! Will newly turned heel Jade Cargill stop the clock on Tiffy Time?! Will Drew McIntyre get his much-needed title win?! And who - if anyone!! - will walk out of Salt Lake City with the World Heavyweight Championship!? Elsewhere on the show, the boys give serious flowers to the legend that is Mick Foley, react to Bill Goldberg’s latest complaints about WWE and Asuka ‘defeating his streak’, plus thoughts on if a UK wrestling promotion could ever reach a mainstream…
22 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 39 min
Is NOW Bron Breakker’s time?! 🐶
A fun week in the world of WWE and a super fun episode of Gorilla Position to match! On this week’s edition, JD, Mekz and The Man They Call Skillit break down Seth Rollins vacating the World Heavyweight Championship and what it means for the main event scene on Monday Night RAW… Specifically Bron Breakker. Elsewhere on the show, the lads chat Becky Lynch’s sinister promo in Paul Heyman’s ear, Sami Zayn being dethroned as US Champion, the disappointing follow-up for Aleister Black and Zelina Vega, plus thoughts on the Cody/Drew saga continuing. Download the Gorilla Position podcast NOW to get…
15 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 54 min
Perfection in Perth?! 🇦🇺
What a week for WWE down under! On this week’s Gorilla Position podcast, JD, Mekz and The Man They Call Skillit get excited for what feels like a turning point for WWE when it comes to creative and storytelling. On the agenda, full thoughts on an unexpectedly strong Crown Jewel from Perth, Australia, the love letter to pro-wrestling that was John Cena vs AJ Styles, the shocking turn within The Vision, plus Seth Rollins' injury and where ‘The Visionary’ may go next… Download the Gorilla Position podcast NOW to get your weekly fix of all things WWE. JD and the team LOVE hearing from you so…
8 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 47 min
Crown Jewel preview - Live!🍺
It’s a very special episode of Gorilla Position as the boys come to you live from Belushi’s Sports Bar in London ahead of the pro-wrestling comedy extravaganza, ‘Clash of the Comics’ over the road at the Hammersmith Apollo. Along with loyal GP listeners, James, Mekz and The Man They Call Skillit dive into the week’s WWE TV, breaking down intertwining storylines, the tournament to face John Cena in December, The Rock’s box office results for ‘The Smashing Machine’, Maxxine Durpi’s coming out party, plus predictions ahead of Saturday’s Crown Jewel from Perth, Australia. Download the Gorilla…
1 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 40 min
Bloodline lock-in!🩸
Welcome one and all to a brand new week in the crazy world of WWE! On this week’s episode of the Gorilla Position podcast, JD, Mekz and The Man They Call Skillit talk everything from the career of Bob Holly to THAT SmackDown main event, from The Vision needing tag gold, to the late, great Brian Pillman being worthy of a Hall of Fame induction. Elsewhere on the show, a breakdown of why Sami Zayn’s current United States Championship Open Challenge is the strongest recurring story on SmackDown and how it’s “the best thing to come out of John Cena’s retirement year!” Download the Gorilla…
24 Sep 2025 · 1 hr 53 min
Palooza or Palaver?! 🤔
It’s been another history-making week in the world of WWE and Gorilla Position is back to dissect it all! On this week’s podcast, JD, Mekz and The Man They Call Skillit talk the opportunities missed during WWE’s first PLE for ESPN, current fan sentiment towards the product, and the truly exciting aspects of WWE that we can all get pumped for. Elsewhere on the show, the boys chat about Drew McIntyre’s need for a major story and a major win, champion vs champion down under at Crown Jewel, Stephanie McMahon’s induction into the 2026 Hall of Fame, plus the importance of storyline puzzle pieces…
17 Sep 2025 · 1 hr 44 min
Business just picked up! 💵
On this week’s Gorilla Position podcast, JD and Mekz talk the good and the bad in the world of wrestling, including thoughts on Brock Lesnar’s first WWE promo in over 2 years, the build-up to WWE’s first ever Premium Live Event for ESPN, plus the big questions surrounding the final few months of John Cena’s retirement tour. Ahead of Wrestlepalooza on Saturday, the boys also chat AEW’s response to being head-to-head with ‘main roster’ WWE, the execution of Punk & AJ Lee vs Seth & Becky, and they lads go in-depth on WWE’s huge announcement that their flagship brand, WrestleMania, will be…
10 Sep 2025 · 1 hr 30 min
AJ LEE IS BACK!! ❤️
On this week’s Gorilla Position podcast, JD and The Man They Call Skillit talk the big stories from the week including the huge return of AJ Lee to WWE after a decade, the feelings around Brock Lesnar’s programme with John Cena, plus the brilliance of Becky Lynch’s current character evolution! Ahead of Wrestlepalooza, the boys also reflect on ECW and the impact it’s still making on the business, plus offer their thoughts on Jey Uso’s recent attitude shift. Big heel turn incoming?! Or is it all a ruse… YEAH! Download the Gorilla Position podcast NOW to get your weekly fix of all things WWE.…
3 Sep 2025 · 1 hr 48 min
The Man on a mission 🤬
It’s another packed episode of the Gorilla Position podcast as JD, Mekz and The Man They Call Skillit break down all the highs and lows from WWE Clash in Paris! Roman Reigns was dismantled by Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed but what does ‘The OTC’ do next? John Cena gives us ‘Big Match John’ as he takes another step closer to retirement, plus Becky Lynch activates her evil side turning up the heat on Punk vs Rollins in the process! Download the Gorilla Position podcast NOW to get your weekly fix of all things WWE. JD and the team LOVE hearing from you so keep your emails coming in:…
27 Aug 2025 · 1 hr 40 min
The John Cena fallout 😤
The Gorilla Position team are back in the studio as WWE gears up for Clash in Paris this weekend. Join JD, Mekz and Skillit as the boys talk through, dissect and get angry about the current creative landscape in WWE! From Becky Lynch’s controversial promo in Birmingham, to the execution of the Bayley storyline, from the fallout of John Cena’s nonsense babyface turn, to the evolution of Paul Heyman and Seth Rollins’ new faction, this is a must-listen episode of your favourite WWE podcast! Download the Gorilla Position podcast NOW to get your weekly fix of all things WWE. JD and the team LOVE…
6 Aug 2025 · 2 hr 8 min
Brock Lesnar is BACK?! 😳
What a week, and what a show we have for you! On this week’s mammoth Gorilla Position podcast, JD, Mekz and The Man They Call Skillit break down a HUGE weekend for WWE; the first ever two-night SummerSlam! From John Cena’s inexplicable babyface turn, to the ‘Ruse of the Century’ with Seth Rollins’ cash-in, from a new Undisputed Champion being crowned… to ‘The Beast’ Brock Lesnar’s SHOCKING return. So much action, so much controversy, SO much to dissect! This is a CAN’T MISS episode of GP! Download the Gorilla Position podcast NOW to get your weekly fix of all things WWE. JD and the team LOVE…
30 Jul 2025 · 2 hr 6 min
Hulk Hogan remembered 💪
A gigantic week in the crazy world of wrestling and a suitably bumper episode of Gorilla Position to break it all down! On this week’s GP podcast, JD, Mekz and Skillit pay tribute to the Immortal Hulk Hogan. A complicated legacy left behind but a staggering contribution to the world of professional wrestling that simply can’t be disputed. The boys discuss Hulk’s passing, the impact he made on the business and their favourite moments from his extraordinary career. Elsewhere on the show, the lads dive into the new Netflix docu-series, WWE: UNREAL, and chat about the conflicting emotions around…
23 Jul 2025 · 1 hr 46 min
Will SummerSlam sizzle?! 🔥
On this week’s super-fun Gorilla Position podcast, JD, Mekz and The Man They Call Skillit break down next weekend’s SummerSlam match by match and dissect what’s working and what’s not in the TV build-up to ‘The Biggest Party of the Summer’. The boys talk 'disrespected’ talents and their time on live TV, WWE running teasers for the ‘Unreal’ docu-series during Monday Night RAW, more Goldberg backlash, Roman’s big return promo and so much more! Download the Gorilla Position podcast NOW to get your weekly fix of all things WWE. JD and the team LOVE hearing from you so keep your emails coming in:…
17 Jul 2025 · 1 hr 42 min
Seth Rollins: The ultimate work?!🤔
On this week’s Gorilla Position podcast, JD and Mekz break down a fairly extraordinary weekend in the world of pro-wrestling! From a legend’s retirement in his hometown of Atlanta, to a Texas-sized All In from WWE’s rival, from a sensational all-female premium live event, to a career-threatening injury to one of the industry’s biggest stars! SO MUCH to dissect on this week’s show. Elsewhere, the boys talk the new and improved ‘humanised’ Charlotte Flair, the unexpected Naomi cash-in, the big attractions on the horizon at SummerSlam, plus the rise of AEW as the war of promotions heats up once…
9 Jul 2025 · 1 hr 47 min
A John Cena no-show 😱
On this week’s Gorilla Position podcast, JD, Mekz and Kevin Clifton make predictions ahead of this weekend’s Saturday Night’s Main Event and Evolution shows, breaking down what’s hot and what’s not as WWE rolls into Atlanta for their special two-night double bill! Elsewhere on the show, the team chat the major issues with Tiffany Stratton’s presentation and the lack of build to her match with Trish Stratus, Charlotte Flair’s emotional and eye-opening piece in The Players’ Tribune, why heels need to be heels and how John Cena could be the ultimate heel come December… Download the Gorilla…
2 Jul 2025 · 1 hr 53 min
Book Jade like Goldberg! 💪🏿
The fallout from Night of Champions is big but the summer in WWE is about to get better! On this week’s Gorilla Position, JD, Mekz and The Man They Call Skillit break down and review the highs and lows from the Saudi super-show and discus the potential character developments we’ll see on the journey to SummerSlam from MetLife Stadium! Is Cody Rhodes being condescending to his mentor Randy Orton and will ‘The Viper’ snap? Did CM Punk’s rap to John Cena hit the mark? What’s not clicking in the rise of Jade Cargill and the boys debate the drawing power of Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins. Download the…
25 Jun 2025 · 1 hr 40 min
Breaking down Cena’s ‘Pipe bomb’! 💣
It’s Night of Champions this weekend and the Gorilla Position boys are getting excited! Download this week’s podcast to hear JD and Mekz talk through all the highs and lows from the last 7 days ahead of a new King and Queen being crowned… In Saudi Arabia! As well as making predictions for the massive event from Riyadh’s Kingdom Arena, the boys talk the 30th anniversary of King of the Ring 1995, the greatest promos of all time, Gunther’s big moment in Atlanta, and just how important CM Punk’s response to John Cena is this Friday night on SmackDown. Other hot topics on this week’s show: ☠️Is…
18 Jun 2025 · 1 hr 37 min
Goldberg gets a title shot?!🤬
Things are heating up as the summer in the crazy world of WWE gets underway! This week on the Gorilla Position podcast, JD, Mekz and Kevin Clifton break down all the ups and downs from WWE over the last 7 days, including the unfortunate shoulder injury to Liv Morgan, the big return of Goldberg, plus CM Punk once again bringing the best out of ‘John Rushmore’. Elsewhere on the show, the debate over the greatest King of the Ring in history, how LA Knight’s loss in a ladder match ironically propelled him further up the ladder and how lightening in a bottle MUST strike for Bayley. Download the…
11 Jun 2025 · 2 hr 24 min
Ron Killings: What is the TRUTH⁉️
What. A. Week. So much to break down on this episode of the Gorilla Position podcast as JD, Mekz and Kevin Clifton chat through World's Collide and Money in the Bank from Los Angeles, plus one of the more eventful editions of Monday Night RAW of 2025 so far. R-Truth may be dead, but Ron Killings is back as WWE put respect on his name, CM Punk is following John Cena to Saudi Arabia and Jey Uso’s 2 month title reign is over thanks to the Ring General, Gunther! Download the Gorilla Position podcast NOW using the link below to get your weekly fix of all things WWE. JD and the team LOVE hearing…
4 Jun 2025 · 1 hr 29 min
Will Money in the Bank get us invested?!
The Gorilla Position podcast returns and this week the boys are not holding back! After another so-so week of WWE TV, JD, Mekz and The Man They Call Skillit chat through what’s missing from the product right now and make predictions ahead of this weekend’s Money in the Bank in Los Angeles. Elsewhere, the lads discuss the shocking release of R-Truth and what headlines he could create with his next move, questions around the Money in the Bank gimmick outstaying its welcome, further thoughts on John Cena’s heel turn, and how YEET-ing is actually ruining Jey Uso promos! Download the Gorilla…
21 May 2025 · 1 hr 18 min
“It’s too hard to say goodbye…”
On this week’s Gorilla Position podcast, JD and Mekz make predictions ahead of WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event happening this weekend from Florida. Will significant stories be told in Tampa, or is this TV special a mere placeholder ahead of Money in the Bank on the West Coast? Elsewhere on the show, the boys break down a potentially exciting ‘solution’ to John Cena’s heel turn that is currently misfiring… but do Cena and WWE have the storytelling nouse and emotional depth to pull it off?! If the four year Bloodline saga is anything to go by, we believe so! Also, the lads detail the…
14 May 2025 · 1 hr 23 min
Remembering a true pioneer
So much happening in the world of WWE right now! Backlash 2025 is in the history books, but Saturday Night’s Main Event, World’s Collide, Money in the Bank AND Night of Champions are all right around the corner!! As a sizzling summer of action approaches, JD and The Man They Call Skillit talk through what’s hot in WWE right now, firstly breaking down a highly enjoyable Backlash from St Louis, and then dissecting a Monday Night RAW show that gave a platform to the rising stars in the women’s division… and a promo from ‘The Man’ who vows to hold them all down! Download the Gorilla Position…

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Gorilla Position is a English sport podcast from Starstruck Media. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Starstruck Media
Language: English
Category: Sport
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 46 min
Latest episode: 21 Apr 2026
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