AEW Unrestricted Season 4, Episode 24: Rocky Romero & Forbidden Door Preview

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Lee Johnson

Lee Johnson is back at AEW after a six-month injury absence with a rehabbed knee, a new attitude, and new membership in The Factory with QT Marshall. He talks about his first match back challenging Orange Cassidy for the All-Atlantic Championship – and why The Factory is the perfect fit for him. Lee also remembers the whirlwind AEW tapings just before the pandemic lockdown, wrestling Mr. Brodie Lee during those tapings, tagging with Brock Anderson, working on MJF’s campaign staff with Wardlow and Hook, and finally getting signed to AEW. Plus, Lee talks about his Sting super fandom as a kid and what it was like meeting him at AEW. If you check out the video episode on YouTube, you might catch a very cool cameo from Lee’s fiancée.

36 min

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Kaun

Kaun and The Embassy captured the ROH Six-Man Tag Team titles last month at Final Battle, and Kaun shares what it means to him to be a two-time Champion. He talks about tagging with Toa Liona and Brian Cage, what he’s learning from manager Prince Nana, and how his wrestling style contributes to the success of The Embassy. He recounts his journey to AEW including his two incredible AEW: Dark matches against Andrade El Idolo and Adam Cole, what Tony Khan said to him after his AEW debut, and why FTR is high on his list of dream opponents. Kaun explains his Cameroonian Royalty heritage, and when and why his father emigrated to the United States. He also details his love of horror movies, tattoos, the Hardy Boyz, and working out, and has pointed messages for both Dalton Castle and the Death Triangle.

36 min

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Prince Nana

The shrimp cocktails are flowing with Prince Nana as he describes what it was like for The Embassy to capture the ROH Six Man Tag Team Championship at ROH Final Battle last month! Prince Nana talks about reforming The Embassy with Brian Cage, Kaun, and Toa Liona, what each man brings to the team, and what else he hopes to accomplish with them. Prince Nana also discusses the art of the wrestling promo, the managers who’ve inspired him, the history of The Embassy, his own royal family in Ghana, and mentoring Private Party. Plus, Nana has thoughts on cocktail sauce, The Embassy’s theme music, and the origin of “huh.”

46 min

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Big Bill Morrissey

Big Bill talks had an unexpected stare down with actor Ken Jeong (a.k.a. Mr. Chow from The Hangover) at AEW: Dynamite in Los Angeles. He shares that story along with his journey to AEW, including his first meetings with Tony Khan, MJF and Wardlow. He speaks to tagging with Lee Moriarty and working with Stokely Hathaway and The Firm. Big Bill also candidly details his struggle with anxiety and depression, his path to sobriety, and the help he’s had to share his story. Plus, he recalls what it was like to return to wrestling during the pandemic, working a ladder match with the Hardy Boys, the advice that Chris Jericho gave him upon his return to wrestling, the five-second rule that keeps him going, and his recent engagement to Lexy Nair.

45 min

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Arn & Brock Anderson

It’s a lesson in tag team wrestling and cutting good promos with Arn Anderson! Arn and his son, Brock Anderson talk about their journey to AEW, how Brock convinced his parents let him pursue a professional wrestling career, and Brock’s training with QT Marshall at the Nightmare Factory. They also share stories about working AEW Dynamite shows during the pandemic, the importance of watching as many matches as possible, and what it’s like to travel together. Plus, Brock comments on tagging with both Lee Johnson and Brian Pillman, Jr., and keeping the Anderson name.

51 min

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AR Fox

AR Fox was genuinely surprised by his AEW contract offer, and explains why it was such an emotional moment for him. He talks about his road to AEW, his early matches on AEW: Dark, and how welcoming the locker room was to him from day one. AR also discusses his chemistry with Top Flight, why he loves working with Swerve Strickland in the ring, and what impresses him most about Jade Cargill and Private Party. He shares his thoughts on wrestling psychology, high flying, and why trios matches are his favorite! Plus, he reveals his one big, long-term goal at AEW, and the best piece of advice he received from Paul Wight.

49 min

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Action Andretti

Action Andretti shocked the world in December when he pulled off the biggest upset in AEW history by beating Chris Jericho on AEW: Dynamite. Action talks about how and when he found out about the match, what it was like working with Jericho in the ring, why he calls it the biggest accomplishment of his life, and how the AEW locker room responded to his big win. He discusses what it means to be tagging with Ricky Starks and feuding with the Jericho Appreciation Society, and what he’s learning from the opportunity. He also details who inspired his love of wrestling, how he got started, his initial thoughts about his future when the pandemic forced everything to shut down, and his favorite moment from the Jericho Cruise.

43 min

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Tony Khan Previews AEW Revolution 2023

AEW Revolution is live from the Chase Center in San Francisco Sunday, March 5th, and AEW CEO, GM and Head of Creative Tony Khan returns to break down the biggest matches on the hottest card in pro wrestling with Ref Aubrey and Tony Schiavone. MJF takes on Bryan Danielson in a 60-minute Iron Man for the AEW Heavyweight Championship; Jamie Hayter, Saraya, and Ruby Soho battle for the Women’s World Championship; The Gunns defend the World Tag Team Championship against The Acclaimed, Jeff Jarrett and Jay Lethal, and Orange Cassidy and Danhausen; Jungle Boy Jack Perry takes on Christian Cage in a No Holds Barred bout; and Wardlow challenges Samoa Joe for the TNT Championship. There’s also a showdown between Chris Jericho and Ricky Starks with no help from the Jericho Appreciation Society who have been banned from ringside, and a historic match in the making between The Elite and the House of Black for the AEW World Trios Championship.

39 min

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Stephon Smith

AEW referee Stephon Smith has already amassed quite a bump card in the AEW ring, and reveals what Anthony Bowens, Jay Lethal, and Austin Gunn had to say after their respective contributions to that list. Stephon recounts his journey to AEW, meeting Tony Khan for the first time, and how one match at AEW Dark changed his life. He discusses the referee’s number one job in the ring, the differences between refereeing tag matches and singles matches, where he did his ref training, and the legendary referees in the business who’ve inspired him. Plus, he reveals the most stressful part of being a ref, his favorite wrestlers to work with, his favorite matches, and who gives him the most smack talk in the ring.

45 min

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Heels Takeover

It’s an AEW Heels takeover of AEW Unrestricted! Leva Bates, Vickie Guerrero, and Amanda Huber join Ref Aubrey Edwards for this special episode that highlights all the fun and feels of being a Heel! The ladies explain how Heels started, and how you can become part of the community. They also share stories from their game nights, live meet ups, and other killer social events!

54 min

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Jeff Jarrett

The Last Outlaw Jeff Jarrett, is a consummate professional, and was able to put aside his dislike for Referee Aubrey Edwards long enough to recount his journey to AEW, and talk AEW House Shows and future live event growth plans. He shares some stories about his trusty guitar, tagging with Jay Lethal, and working with Satnam Singh and Sonjay Dutt. He also has thoughts on Owen Hart, Darby Allin, Orange Cassidy, and the AEW International Championship. Plus, Jeff talks about growing up in the business, learning from his dad, and whether we might one day see Karen Jarrett at AEW

38 min

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RJ City

There is almost nothing awkward about this chat with RJ City, host of the Hey! (EW) show on YouTube. Not the discussion about The Golden Girls or 1,000 Island Dressing or Don Knotts or the size of Tony Schiavone’s sh*ts. RJ does take issue with Renee Paquette and actor Stanley Tucci, but offers a bit of praise for Adam Cole and the David Brenner of AEW (you’ll have to listen to find out). He talks about the development and creation of Hey! (EW), some of his favorite guest moments, and his future plans for the show. And he speaks to his relationship with David Arquette and what he enjoyed most about wrestling on the indies.

43 min

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Kip Sabian

Kip Sabian details the development and evolution of his character upon his return to AEW after rehabbing a serious shoulder injury. He reveals what inspired the box on the head, the “underrated, over it” message on the box, his slick suits, and his mysterious appearances in the audience at AEW: Dynamite! He speaks to the real-life experiences influencing his art in wrestling, and how he and wife, Olivia (aka Penelope Ford) are doing after their recent loss. Kip also discloses his Harry Potter house of choice, his Top 5 video games, his favorite Spider-man comic, his love of horror movies, and how he keeps that full head of platinum hair looking so healthy and stylish!

49 min

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Dalton Castle

Dalton Castle almost gave up on wrestling! Thank goodness he didn’t or we wouldn’t have the fabulous sequins, sparkles, jumpsuits and capes that are The Peacock! We also wouldn’t have The Boys (Brandon and Brent Tate) in AEW. Dalton talks about his ROH journey, meeting the Tate twins, how he initially felt about Tony Khan purchasing ROH, his first match back at ROH for Supercard of Honor, the pop he got wrestling Chris Jericho in Toronto, and what’s really in his big prop box that now travels with the show. Dalton shares his dream entrance, his love of painting, the optimal number of rotations for an effective Bangarang, his Celebrity Family Feud experience, and the words he never thought he’d ever hear in his wrestling career.

45 min

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JD Drake

JD Drake has bowled more than one 300-game in his life, and actually spends his time away from AEW working at the local bowling lanes in his hometown. He talks some bowling, and A LOT of wrestling including about the WorkHorsemen, his tag team with Anthony Henry. He has stories about the first time they met, the first time they tagged together, and how they came up with the name. JD also recounts his journey to AEW, what it was like being part of The Wing Men (with Ryan Nemeth, Peter Avalon, and Cezar Bononi), embracing the character and costume, and how the “I’ll make it work” catchphrase started. Plus, JD comments on his matches with Eddie Kingston, Darby Allin, and Stu Grayson, what he's learned from Arn Anderson, and his hopes for his future at AEW.

46 min

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Preston Vance

Preston Vance took off his Dark Order mask and threw it at the feet of a 10-year-old boy on national television! The former Dark Order member who went by 10 explains why he left the faction, and ditched the mask (and Negative One) to join up with La Faccion Ingobernable. Preston discusses being hand-picked by Mr. Brodie Lee for the Dark Order, what he learned from him, his real-life friendship with Brodie and his family (including Negative One), his favorite parts of filming the BTE vignettes, and why he was given the number 10 in the Dark Order in the first place. He also talks about working with Rush and Jose in LFI, wearing suits, learning Spanish, and the role that Chris Jericho played in this whole turn of events. Plus, Preston talks about his recent matches with Jon Moxley and Claudio Castagnoli, his love of hockey, and his Mario Kart of choice.

44 min

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Diamante

Diamante may be a calm, “emotional support human” backstage at AEW, but she’s a beast in the ring! Diamante shares behind-the-scenes details about recent bangers with Riho and Jade Cargill, her AEW debut match during the pandemic, and headlining AEW Dark. She has stories about Austin Gunn, Jon Moxley, and Kenny Omega, and what it meant to see Cardi B. give Diamante props on twitter. She remembers the backyard wrestling promotion she joined in high school, ETW ( Extreme Teen Wrestling), what inspired her name, and who really helped her develop her character. Plus, she explains the angel wings tattoo on her back, and why she calls her dogs the unsung heroes of the AEW pandemic era.

48 min

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Satnam Singh

Satnam Singh has a huge smile, big talent, and giant feet! Yes, he talks about shoe shopping and airplane travel after he details his journey to AEW. He discusses training with QT Marshall at the Nightmare Factory, teaming up with Jay Lethal and Sonjay Dutt, and transferring his basketball skills to the wrestling ring. He explains why Jade Cargill would be the perfect addition to his AEW faction, how he gets along with the AEW locker room, and what his short and long terms goals are in wrestling. He also shares stories from his time in the NBA and how his family in India feels about this sports success in the United States.

40 min

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Skye Blue

Skye Blue shares some of the stuff she’s learned from Saraya, Toni Storm, Ruby Soho, Dustin Rhodes, and Billy Gunn since coming to AEW. She details the story behind her last-minute addition to the Casino Battle Royale at All Out, what it was like to walk down the ramp to the ring, and her favorite picture from that night in Chicago. She breaks down her match with Jade Cargill, and also talks about the sacrifices her mom made to allow her to train, and the lengths she and some friends went to in order to continue practicing and training during the pandemic. Plus, Skye reveals how she became the AEW backstage bedazzler, and answers the all-important best pizza in Chicago question!

48 min

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Tony Khan Previews AEW Double or Nothing 2023

AEW CEO, GM and Head of Creative Tony Khan returns to break down the biggest matches on the hottest card in pro wrestling with Ref Aubrey and special guest co-host, Will Washington! The Four Pillars of AEW (current Champ MJF, Jungle Boy, Darby Allin, and Sammy Guevara) battle it out for the AEW Heavyweight Championship. Toni Storm challenges Jamie Hayter for the Women’s World Championship; FTR defend the World Tag Team Championship against Jeff Jarrett and Jay Lethal with (a hopefully impartial) special guest referee Mark Briscoe; Chris Jericho and Adam Cole face-off in an unsanctioned match mediated by the great Sabu; and Orange Cassidy puts the AEW International Title on the line against 20 challengers in a stacked Blackjack Battle Royal. Plus, Taya Valkyrie challenges Jade Cargill for the TBS Championship, Wardlow takes on Christian Cage in a ladder match, and The reunited Elite go head-to-head with the Blackpool Combat Club in the second annual Anarchy In The Arena.

45 min

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Toa Liona

ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Champion Toa Liona from The Mogul Embassy is living proof that dreams do come true with persistence and hard work! The former football player and power lifter explains how one encouraging word from his wife sparked the journey that led him to AEW. He discusses his friendship with Kaun, how they became part of The Embassy with Prince Nana and Brian Cage, and what led to their recent merger with Swerve Strickland to become the Mogul Embassy. Toa talks about his matches with Dalton Castle and The Boys, Wardlow, FTR, and Dustin Rhodes and Keith Lee, and what he’s learned the Samoan wrestlers who came before him. He shares the inspirational story about his wrestling training, and the sacrifices his family made so he could pursue his dream. Plus, he’s got tips on fitness and nutrition, and reveals his best bench, squat and deadlift.

42 min

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Maria Kanellis-Bennett

Maria Kanellis-Bennett is happy to be back at ROH, and explains how The Kingdom’s return came together. She talks about the chemistry between Mike Bennett, Matt Taven and herself, and how that’s changed and evolved over the years. She speaks about the ROH family, the Briscoe Brothers, and what she misses most about Jay. She shares her thoughts on what makes a good wrestling manager, the state of women’s wrestling in general, and why she loves being part of the AEW & ROH women’s locker rooms. Plus, Maria has plenty of stories about spiders & bugs, the Australian outback, and her first time skydiving!

49 min

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Will Washington

Will Washington is pulling double duty as guest and co-host, and explains how he became the second-ever, non-wrestling employee of AEW to get an All Elite graphic on social media! He shares his journey to AEW including the conversations with Tony Khan that got the ball rolling a few years ago, and what exactly his new role entails. He shares his contributions to the AEW soundtrack, “Who We Are Vol. 1,” and what it was like to do theme songs for Red Velvet and Powerhouse Will Hobbs. He and Ref Aubrey also preview the debut of AEW Collision coming June 17th at United Center in Chicago, and comment on the return of CM Punk, and they give a taste of what to expect at the upcoming Forbidden Door PPV with NJPW.

49 min

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Rocky Romero & Forbidden Door Preview

AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door 2 is live from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada this Sunday, June 25th, and Rocky Romero from NJPW returns to break down the biggest matches on the hottest card in pro wrestling with Ref Aubrey and special guest co-host, Will Washington! Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay go head-to-head for the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship in what’s sure to be another epic battle. AEW’s Jungle Boy Jack Perry stepped up to answer current IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Sanada’s open challenge. AEW World Heavyweight Champion MJF is being forced to defend the title against the Ace of NJPW, Tanahashi. And then there’s the dream match between Bryan Danielson and Kazuchika Okada. Rocky also gives a brief history of the origin of the Forbidden Door PPV, and shares some of his favorite moments from last year’s inaugural event.

40 min

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Celebrating AEW Fight Forever with Adam Cole, Evil Uno & Nik Sobic

The incredible AEW Fight Forever console game is out today, and we’re celebrating its release with Adam Cole Bay Bay (aka Chugs), Evil Uno, the host of All Elite Arcade on twitch, and AEW Sr. Vice President of Business Development, Partnerships, and video games, Nik Sobic! Nik spearheaded Fight Forever, and shares the game’s origin story, and the role that Kenny Omega played in its development. The guys reveal their favorite characters, move sets, weapons, and game mode, and give a sneak-peak at the mini games currently available and the ones still to come! You’ll discover who is the “mini game master,” who loves playing as Dr. Britt Baker DMD, who loves being Eddie Kingston in the exploding barbed wire match, who loves playing as themselves, and who on the AEW roster is the best trash-talker to date. Plus, Nic details how AEW was able to include Owen Hart in AEW Fight Forever!

48 min

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AEW Unrestricted Live at FanFest!

AEW Unrestricted was Live at Double or Nothing in FanFest, and welcomed three very special guests – Anna JAS, Anthony Bowen of The Acclaimed, and Blackpool Combat Club’s Wheeler Yuta! Anna JAS talks street fights, learning from Jericho, and plays a little game of “This or That.” Anthony Bowens demonstrates proper scissoring technique, makes a case for Daddy Ass getting some gold, and shares some of the process behind Max Caster’s raps. And Wheeler Yuta talks about the incredible match with Jon Moxley that literally changed his career, his in-ring chemistry with Daniel Garcia, and what it was like to win the ROH Pure Championship. He also has some very interesting answers to a few “Who’s Most Likely To” questions when it comes to the BCC.

40 min

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Mike Bennett

Mike Bennett is one-third of the ROH tag team The Kingdom, and talks about his newfound excitement and love for pro wrestling, and especially getting busted open the hard way! He defines his #BostonStrong wrestling style, and explains why he’s up for anything and everything from tacks to tables to pure rules matches. He discusses the family nature of Ring of Honor, what the Briscoe Brothers did for The Kingdom and ROH in the early days, how they all felt when Tony Khan purchased the company, and why he considers The Kingdom to be the gatekeepers of ROH. He talks about the importance of elevating younger talent like Action Andretti and Top Flight, the significance of Ghostbusters, his chemistry with Matt Taven, the value of positivity, his personal motto, and the “Jay Briscoe eyes.

52 min

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Aussie Open's Kyle Fletcher

Kyle Fletcher is one half of the Aussie Open tag team. He shares the story of how he and Mark Davis met and started tagging together in Australia, what led them to the UK wrestling scene, and how that segued into an opportunity with New Japan and ultimately AEW. He speaks to their friendship with Will Ospreay, how they received the invite to join Ospreay’s United Empire faction, and what he thought when he heard that they would be participating in the AEW Trios Tournament! He discusses their matches against Death Triangle, The Elite, and FTR, and their immediate goals now that they’re officially All Elite. Plus, Kyle talks Australia, American food, Will Ospreay’s dogs, and the biggest cultural differences he’s experienced as he’s traveled the world.

44 min

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Mark Briscoe

Mark Briscoe, Ref Aubrey Edwards and Papa Briscoe soundly defeated Jeff and Karen Jarrett and Jay Lethal in a heck of a match that ended in a surprise submission! Mark and Ref Aubrey break it all down, and explain how this unlikely trios team came to be, and whether one person’s retirement will truly prevent them from going on a run of their own! Mark Briscoe also shares some great stories about his guest referee spot at AEW Double or Nothing, his incredible and bittersweet AEW Dynamite debut in a tribute match to his late brother, Jay, and what it’s been like to wrestle without him. He remembers his brother, their bond, their ROH debut, and their recent feud with FTR. He also comments on making the decision to wrestle again without Jay, and how faith is getting his family through this difficult time.

52 min

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Nigel McGuinness

Nigel McGuinness is on the commentary team for AEW Collision, and explains how that happened and the role that his abilities as a real-life magician may have played in clinching the deal. He discusses his commentary philosophy, his chemistry with both Kevin Kelly and Ian Riccaboni, finding his voice, and what it was like to transition from wrestler to broadcaster. He shares the story behind the injury that forced his retirement, and his surprise return to commentary at ROH Supercard of Honor PPV in March. Nigel also has stories about CM Punk, Jay Briscoe, and Colt Cabana along with his self-produced documentary, “The Last of McGuinness,” and the reason why he refers to Bryan Danielson as a clam digger. Plus, Nigel reveals the one match that would pull him out of retirement and back into the ring.

47 min

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Roderick Strong

Roderick Strong was able to keep his AEW debut a secret, and explains why that surprise was such a big deal for him. He talks about the Falls Count Anywhere match with Chris Jericho that included the return of Adam Cole, a killer ice cream spot, and the use of some violent Texas trash cans. He recounts his original ROH feud with Samoa Joe and what it meant to get back in the ring with him in a singles match for the first time in 17 years. He discusses his injury and rehab, his decision to return to the wrestling, and the banger of a match he had with his 5-year-old son in a bouncy house! Plus, Roddy speaks to training with Jim Neidhart, having his Killswitch Engage entrance theme again, his rivalry with Bryan Danielson, and the importance of family and gratitude.

51 min

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AEW Unrestricted Celebrates Dynamite 200

AEW Dynamite recently celebrated 200 episodes, and Ref Aubrey Edwards was on 197 of them! She and Will Washington share some behind-the-scenes stories from the first-ever Dynamite on October 2, 2019 live from the Capital Arena in Washington DC. They also discuss their favorite celebrity guests like Rick Ross, Shaq and Snoop Dogg; their favorite factions like Team Taz and The Inner Circle; their favorite debuts including Mr. Brodie Lee and Sting; and some of their favorite matches like the first-ever Blood & Guts and Hikaru Shida beating Toni Storm for the AEW Women’s World Championship. Plus, Ref Aubrey remembers moments from the pandemic era shows in Jacksonville.

46 min

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Tony Khan Previews AEW All In London

CEO, GM and Head of Creative, Tony Khan, returns to break down the biggest matches on what is sure to be a history-making card. Two of the greatest tag teams of all time, The Young Bucks and FTR look to settle the score in a Rubber Match; MJF faces off against his best friend for the AEW World Championship after they team up to challenge Aussie Open for the ROH World Tag Team titles in the Zero Hour (FREE for everyone to watch on YouTube); Hikaru Shida defends the AEW Women’s World Championship in a 4-way versus Toni Storm, Saraya, and Dr. Britt Baker DMD; and Billy Gunn makes his return to pro-wrestling alongside The Acclaimed to take on the House of Black for the World Trios Championship. CM Punk and Samoa Joe battle for the “Real” AEW World Championship, Chris Jericho goes head-to-head with Will Ospreay, and Darby Allin looks for retribution for Nick Wayne in the Coffin match. Plus, Blackpool Combat Club and the Golden Elite fight it out in the Stadium Stampede.

63 min

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The AEW Unrestricted All Out PPV Preview

AEW All Out is this Sunday, September 3rd live from the United Center in Chicago! Will Washington and referee Aubrey Edwards break down the hottest card in pro wrestling! Luchasaurus defends the TNT Championship against Darby Allin. Jon Moxley challenges Orange Cassidy for the AEW International Championship. Ruby Soho tries to capture her first AEW title in a head-to-head battle against Kris Statlander for the TBS Championship. Will Samoa Joe retain the ROH World Television title or drop it to a very hungry Shane Taylor? FTR and The Young Bucks are forced to team up to take on Bullet Club Gold. Eddie Kingston and Katuyori Shibata challenge the Blackpool Combat Club’s Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta, and Miro test his limits against Powerhouse Hobbs. Plus, it’s mentor vs mentee as Kenny Omega faces off against Konosuke Takeshita.

56 min

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All The Highlights

AEW All In London live from Wembley Stadium made history with a paid attendance of 81,035 tickets sold becoming the biggest-selling pro wrestling event in history. And AEW followed that up by holding All Out Chicago the very next weekend! Ref Aubrey Edwards and Will Washington share their favorite moments and matches, and reveal some great behind-the-scenes details from both historic shows! Hear stories about Chris Jericho, Sting, Swerve Strickland, Orange Cassidy, Billy Gunn, Kenny Omega, the AEW Meat Match, Dennis Rodman, and the “Hot and Flexible” CJ Perry.

52 min

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Andrade El Idolo

Andrade El Idolo is back, and on AEW Collision, after suffering the first-ever injury of his 20+ year career! Andrade details his injury, surgery, rehab, and what it’s like to now be in the best shape of his life. He talks about his AEW Collision debut in a singles match against Buddy Matthews, how he found out, what it means to be a part of Collision, and the surprise welcome he received that first night back. He speaks to wrestling as a heel vs a babyface, getting his start in Mexico, and his decision to move to the United States. Plus, he shares stories from his big AEW Street Fight that saw him go through a flaming table, that crazy match against Rey Fenix, learning to do his wife’s infamous Figure Four leglock, and why ice cream is an important part of his diet on match days.

32 min

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Taya Valkyrie

Taya Valkyrie is All Elite, and talks about coming in and challenging straightaway for the TBS Championship! She speaks to making her AEW debut in Canada, why the crowd’s huge pop was such a welcome surprise, and what that first match opportunity meant to her. She talks about the talent of the AEW women’s locker room, who she’s excited to wrestle, and the magic of her first Double or Nothing appearance. Taya also shares the lore behind the Taya Valkyrie character including the inspiration behind the name and the furry boots. Plus, she talks training, death matches, mayo on pizza, and her husband’s many last names!

50 min

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Tony Khan Previews AEW Wrestledream

Tony Khan returns to break down the incredible dream matchups! Bryan Danielson takes on Zach Sabre Jr.; Darby Allin challenges Christian Cage for the TNT Championship in a 2 out of 3 Falls match; and hometown hero Swerve Strickland faces Hangman Adam Page for the first time ever! Kris Statlander defends the TBS Championship against Julia Hart. FTR faces off against Aussie Open for the AEW World Tag Team title, and MJF puts friendship first as he agrees to a handicap match against The Righteous in defense of the ROH World Tag Team Championship. Chris Jericho, Kenny Omega, and Kota Ibushi look for retribution against Don Callis’ twisted family of Sammy Guevara, Konsuke Takeshita, and Will Ospreay in a Trios bout. The Young Bucks, The Gunns, Lucha Bros, and Darby Allin and Hook all fight for an anytime, anywhere shot at the AEW World Tag Titles in a heated four-way. Plus, ROH World Champion & NJPW Strong Openweight Champ Eddie Kingston battles ROH Pure Champ Katsuyori Shibata!

57 min

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Jimmy Jacobs

Jimmy Jacobs gave up farm life in rural Georgia to revel in the awesome chaos of AEW! He talks about the call he got from Bryan Danielson that put his AEW journey into motion, his first AEW show in Washington DC, and his creative relationship with Tony Khan. He has stories about working with Chris Jericho, Tyler Black, and The Briscoe Brothers, performing on MTV’s Wrestling Society X, developing storylines for different talent, and building bonds in the trenches of pro wrestling. Jimmy also shares stories from the Ballad of Lacey, The Age Of The Fall, and his 5 times as ROH World Tag Team Champion.

52 min

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AEW Unrestricted's Best Moments & Matches from Wrestledream

The inaugural Wrestledream is in the history books, and Ref Aubrey Edwards and Will Washington relive some of their favorite moments and matches! They discuss the debut of Adam Copeland, his reunion with Christian Cage, and the crowd’s incredible reaction. They breakdown the dream match that was Bryan Danielson and Zach Sabre Jr., and why it was the perfect match to represent Wrestledream. They talk about Swerve Strickland and Hangman Adam Page, and the incredible growth of Julia Hart! They also have stories about Sammy Guevara, Orange Cassidy, The Young Bucks, Kenny Omega, and Chris Jericho! And they reveal what inspired this tribute to the late, great Antonio Inoki, and what it was like to have the Inoki family in attendance!

63 min

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AEW Unrestricted: Title Tuesday recap

Ref Aubrey Edwards and Will Washington breakdown AEW Dynamite’s Title Tuesday special episode! They discuss the opening match between Swerve Strickland and Bryan Danielson, and what Swerve had to say right after the match. They talk about the unexpected match between Will Hobbs and Chris Jericho, Orange Cassidy’s surprise win over Rey Fenix to recapture the International Championship, the in-ring debut of Adam Copeland going one-on-one with Luchasaurus, and the brilliant introduction of Timeless Toni Storm. They also have stories about Hikaru Shida holding all the records when it comes to the AEW Women’s World title including becoming the first-ever 3x Champion! Plus, Ref Aubrey reveals who challenged her to a match should she ever unretire from in-ring action, and which talent on the AEW roster was born for “dad humor” (and it’s not who you think)!

46 min

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Billy Gunn

Even Billy Gunn can’t believe the success and popularity of “Oh scissor me, Daddy Ass!” Billy talks about the origin of the chant, how he came to work with The Acclaimed, his short-lived, abrupt retirement, and what it meant to win the AEW World Trios Championship at All In London. He speaks to having fun in the ring, selling effectively, chemistry in tag teams, the importance of character development, and why he’s selective about the bumps he takes. Billy also discusses the importance of referees in wrestling and why he loves working with Aubrey in the ring. Plus, he shares stories about working and traveling with his real-life sons, Colten & Austin, at AEW, and why he loves seeing them in the Bullet Club Gold.

49 min

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Kevin Kelly

Kevin Kelly is the voice of AEW Collision, and shares the story of how that came to be! He recounts his first conversation with Tony Khan, his first experience at AEW Collision, and building chemistry and flow with Nigel McGuinness. He breaks down his announcing influences and style, how he developed his voice, and the differences between calling taped matches verses a live television show! He speaks to his announcing careers with New Japan Pro Wrestling and ROH, how that storytelling differs from AEW, and what it was like to work with Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks then. Plus, Kevin reveals the role that Billy Gunn played in his wrestling career, some of the special matches he’s called through the years, and he makes a prediction about MJF vs Jay White coming up at AEW Full Gear!

60 min

44

Sarah Stock

Sarah Stock made her AEW debut in her hometown of Winnipeg, Canada, and explains why that was so special. She talks about reconnecting with everyone from Dustin Rhodes to Dean Malenko to Chris Jericho, and being excited to work with Kris Statlander! She recalls some of her favorite moments in TNA and CMLL, the Dark Angel gimmick, her friendship with Taya Valkyrie, her coaching style and philosophy, and her return to wrestling after a 7-year absence.

47 min

45

Tony Khan Previews AEW Full Gear 2023

Tony Khan returns to break down the biggest matches on what is sure to be a history-making card. MJF faces off against Switchblade Jay White for the AEW World Championship after he defends the ROH Tag Team Title against The Gunns during Zero Hour. Hikaru Shida defends the AEW Women’s World Championship against Timeless Toni Storm. Ricky Starks and Big Bill battle in a 4 Way against LFI, FTR, and The Kings of The Black Throne (Malakai Black & Brody King) for the AEW World Tag Team Title. Kris Statlander takes on Julia Hart and Skye Blue in defense of the TBS Championship, Orange Cassidy squares off against Jon Moxley for a second time over the AEW International Championship, and Swerve Strickland and Hangman Adam Page look to settle the score in a Texas Deathmatch. Plus, former tag partners Christian Cage and Adam Copeland find themselves in opposite corners of the ring as Cage’s The Patriarchy (Luchasaurus & Nick Wayne) go up against Copeland, Darby Allin and Sting!

57 min

46

Karen Jarrett

Karen Jarrett and Ref Aubrey Edwards give a great behind-the-scenes look at their incredible match that left Ref Aubrey undefeated in her pro wrestling career! They talk about planning and executing the guitar shot, the training and rehearsal that went into that moment, and the pre-tape that ended with Aubrey taking a boot to the face from Karen. Karen also talks about her journey to AEW, how and when she found out that she would be joining her husband, Jeff, Sonjay Dutt, Jay Lethal and Satnam Singh, and what it’s been like to work and travel with her husband. She also shares stories from her AEW All In London experience!

45 min

47

Chris Hero

Chris Hero currently works his wrestling magic behind-the-scenes at AEW, mostly on AEW Collision, but he hasn’t completely ruled out a future in-ring appearance. In fact, he just made his return to the ring after a 3 year hiatus, and explains how and why it happened. Chris also chronicles his AEW journey and the role that longtime friend, Sonjay Dutt, played in it. He talks about his long in-ring history with Claudio Castagnoli, working again with Jimmy Jacobs, his coaching philosophy, and the most important lessons he tries to impart to his students.

54 min

48

AEW Continental Classic, Who Is the Devil, and More

It’s been a busy time in AEW with the Continental Classic Tournament underway and the World’s End pay-per-view coming! Ref Aubrey and Will Washington break it all down and also share some great behind-the-scenes stories from Full Gear at the KIA Forum in Los Angeles! They talk Julia Hart, Swerve Strickland, Hangman Adam Page, Chris Jericho and Kenny Omega, MJF, and the very mysterious Devil.

40 min

49

Mariah May

Mariah May has been too focused on Toni Storm and AEW to bother furnishing her new American apartment (watch the episode on YouTube). Mariah talks about her first meeting with Tony Khan, how she kept her AEW signing a secret, her AEW debut with RJ City, and what the locker room’s been like so far. She also talks Japanese wrestling and culture, how social media during the pandemic ultimately helped her wrestling career, and what it’s been like to travel and live around the world.

45 min