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How to Breathe and Talk - WWF Royal Rumble 1991

January 06, 2026 • Bradley Palermo & Aaron Fink • Season 2 • Episode 1

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Season 2 kicks off with Grapple City Rewind diving headfirst into Royal Rumble 1991, a bizarre time capsule of early-90s WWF packed with war-era patriotism, Hulk Hogan propaganda, and some truly questionable booking. Bradley Palermo and Aaron Fink break down the entire card, from the Rockers’ polarizing opener to the shocking title change that sacrificed Ultimate Warrior, all the way through a Royal Rumble match where America apparently wins if Hogan wins. Along the way, they debate bear hugs that never end, creepy Macho King segments, confusing Rumble rules, forgotten entrants, and why this show feels aggressively “of its time.” Plus: current wrestling talk, listener mail, and the announcement of next week’s rewind—Royal Rumble 1998.

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