AEW Unrestricted

Sandra Gray is the Lead Seamstress at AEW, and is responsible for many of the amazing costumes you see on the talent in the ring. Sandra shares her self-taught, sewing beginnings, how she got involved in wrestling, the first in-ring gear she ever made, and what it’s been like working with AEW talent such as Cody and Brandi Rhodes, Dr. Britt Baker DMD, Chris Jericho, and Private Party. She recalls wardrobe malfunctions, funky fixes, and some of her most proud moments. She also shares her AEW journey, and what she loves most about being backstage at DYNAMITE. Thanks to our sponsor AEW Casino! Download it now: aewgames.com/getcasino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Double or Nothing” is live from Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, and the card is as stacked as the house will be this Sunday night for the big event! The first full-capacity crowd since the initial pandemic lockdown will be onsite to see the four Championships defended, The Inner Circle and The Pinnacle battle it out at the Stadium Stampede, the return of the Casino Battle Royale to Double or Nothing, and Sting wrestle in front of a crowd for the first time in 6 years! AEW bossman, Tony Khan, returns to breakdown the matches, the performers, the special Friday night live edition of Dynamite (tomorrow night), and celebrate the arrival of a new era in AEW! He speaks to the expanded partnership with WarnerMedia, the launch of AEW Rampage, the return of Dynamite live in different cities every week, and the overall growth of the company and roster. Thanks to our sponsor AEW Casino! Download it now: aewgames.com/getcasino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tay Conti loves the Japanese strong style wrestling, and shares her thoughts on working with AEW Women’s World Champion, Hikaru Shida. Tay also details her journey to AEW, her special bond with Negative One, the support she receives from the Dark Order, her close friendship with Anna Jay, and training with Dustin Rhodes. She remembers how she was approached to compete in the AEW Women’s Tag Team Cup Tournament, the day she signed with AEW, and why she’s improved exponentially as a wrestler and in-ring performer since coming to AEW. Tay also speak about her MMA background, her 2016 Olympic Trials experience, and what it was like growing up in Brazil. Thanks to our sponsor AEW Casino! Download it now: aewgames.com/getcasino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mikey Rukus is the maestro behind nearly all of AEW’s music – from this podcast to Dynamite to the upcoming All Elite General Manager game to all of the wrestlers’ entrance theme music! Mikey shares his journey to AEW along with what inspires his composition creativity. He’s got great stories about putting together Sting’s entrance, the Tribute for Mr. Brodie Lee, The Pinnacle’s theme (with its tip of the hat to the Four Horsemen), and Christian Cage’s debut. Mikey reveals which AEW talent was the first he composed a theme for, whose music was inspired by Sepultura, the late night texting that turned into one of his favorite theme mash-ups, and his first AEW “oh s@*t” moment. Thanks to our sponsor AEW Casino! Download it now: aewgames.com/getcasino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The alien, Kris Statlander, has returned to AEW Dynamite, and teamed up with some new friends in the process – the Best Friends and Orange Cassidy to be exact! She explains how this otherworldly faction happened, why she’s dubbed them the “Galaxy’s Greatest Goobers,” and how long she really hid out in that claw machine at Arcade Anarchy. Kris also details the ACL injury that sidelined her for nearly 10 months, her surgery, and the intense rehab and physical therapy she underwent to get back to the AEW ring. Plus, Kris reveals what inspired her new intergalactic look, why she swears by popcorn and ice cream, and the secret ingredient in her now-perfected egg salad recipe. Thanks to our sponsor AEW Casino! Download it now: aewgames.com/getcasino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jerry Lynn coached Dr. Britt Baker and Thunder Rosa for their recent hardcore match, and shares the advice he gave them about bumping in thumbtacks. He talks about learning from his fellow AEW coaches like Dean Malenko, Arn Anderson, and Jake “The Snake” Roberts, the importance of treating your character as a brand, and the evolution of high-flying wrestlers. He explains how one call to the Young Bucks resulted in his signing with AEW, and what Tony Khan said to him the first time they met. Plus, Jerry speaks to his days wrestling under a mask, his favorite ECW spots, the challenge of doing good guy vs good guy matches, and getting color with X-Pac. Thanks to our sponsor AEW Casino! Download it now: aewgames.com/getcasino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christian Cage returned to the ring on #AEWDynamite for his first true match in 7 years! He explains why Frankie Kazarian was the perfect opponent, why “Out. Work Everyone” is more than just a clever catchphrase, and the exchange he had with Tony Khan after that first match. Christian also shares details surrounding his surprise appearance at Revolution and the role that Jon Moxley played in his signing, why he’s excited to see attention paid to tag team wrestling, and the huge life changes he made preceding his pro-wrestling return. Plus, you’ll hear what Edge said to him during the 2021 Royal Rumble, which title currently means the most to him, and who he’s excited to work with at AEW. Thanks to our sponsor AEW Casino! Download it now: aewgames.com/getcasino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luther and Serpentico are Chaos Project, thanks to Tony Khan’s brilliant idea to put them together as a tag team at AEW! They discuss how a body slam move turned into using Serpentico as a weapon during matches, what inspired the streamers that shoot from Serpentico’s hands during their ring entrance, how they built their in-ring chemistry, and why they crashed Negative One’s birthday party! Luther also shares his journey to AEW which started with a phone call from Chris Jericho, and an audition for Dark Order. He recalls joining the short-lived Nightmare Collective, signing his contract the day the pandemic officially shut down the world, and wrestling Jericho on Dynamite as part of Jericho’s 30th Anniversary Special. Plus, Serpentico talks training with Bubba and D’Von Dudley, learning the lucha style in his native Puerto Rico, wrestling under a mask, and debuting on AEW Dark during the pandemic. And, you’ll hear some pretty great stories about UFOs, Sasquatches, and death matches. Thanks to our great sponsor AEW Casino! Download it now: aewgames.com/getcasino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frankie Kazarian is one-half of the inaugural AEW World Tag Team Champions, SCU, and among the first wrestlers signed to AEW at launch. He speaks to how he got in at the ground floor, what The Young Bucks and “Being The Elite” did for SCU’s popularity, beating the Lucha Brothers for the tag title, and what it’s like having a beverage and talking shop with your boss. Frankie was Christian Cage’s first AEW opponent, and explains why he thinks Christian has the highest wrestling IQ of anyone he’s been in the ring with. You’ll also hear about Frankie’s friendship with Christopher Daniels, his love of Metallica, how he started playing bass, what prompted him to start American Rebel Cigars with Cody Rhodes, and how he ended up with a cameo in the Netflix series, GLOW. Plus, Frankie shares the story of “Do Ya!,” his Top 5 metal songs, and why calls the “Flux Capacitor” his “Break Glass In Case of Emergency” move. And play AEW Casino with Ref Aubrey! Download it now: aewgames.com/getcasino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Varsity Blonds, Brian Pillman Jr. and Griff Garrison, talk FTR, Colt Cobana, and Lance Archer. They also recount the Tony Khan nickname that inspired their gimmick, and the events that led to them becoming a tag team. Brian shares stories about training with Lance Storm and Rip Rogers, hosting freestyle rap battles in the halls of his high school, the significance of the number 41, and the request he made of his late father’s former tag partner, Stone Cold Steve Austin. Griff reveals what his plans B & C were in the event wrestling didn’t work out, and how he got his start backyard wrestling on his trampoline. Plus, the Varsity Blonds offer hair care tips, advice to their younger selves, and their vote on whether speedos are “hot” or “not.” And if you’re wondering about Brian Pillman Jr.’s mullet, it’s more than a hairstyle; it’s a functional career decision. And play AEW Casino with Ref Aubrey! Download it now: aewgames.com/getcasino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thunder Rosa and Dr. Britt Baker DMD burned the house down last week with the first-ever Unsanctioned Lights Out main event match on #AEWDynamite! The groundbreaking, historic bout featured blood, sweat, tears, thumb tacks, ladders, and tables, and ended in an emotional victory for Thunder Rosa! And you’ll hear exactly how she feels about the win, the match, her opponent, and what it means for women’s wrestling moving forward! Thunder Rosa also talks about her journey to AEW, locker room leadership, her time in Japan, and being NWA Women’s World Champion. Plus, discover what inspired her character, face paint, costume, and wrestling style, how she learned Lucha on the fly, what it was like working with Rey Mysterio and the Guerreros at Lucha Underground, why she loves Pentagon and Rey Fenix, how a soap opera actress dream turned in to a professional wrestling career, and what’s next for her all-women’s promotion, Mission Pro Wrestling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Founding Dark Order members, Evil Uno and Stu Grayson, disclose what they knew and when about the arrival of The Exalted One (aka Mr. Brodie Lee) to AEW Dynamite. They talk about their new de facto leader, -1 Brodie Lee Junior, Anna Jay’s injury, adding John Silver and Alex Reynolds as recruitment specialists to the Dark Order, the faction’s future, and why Colt Cabana is #8. They also speak to their relationship with the Young Bucks, being among the first talent signed to AEW, riding out the early months of the pandemic in their native Canada, missing Mr. Brodie Lee’s AEW Dynamite debut, and why #6 is perfect for Hangman Adam Page if X-Pac doesn’t accept the Dark Order’s recruitment offer! Plus, a physics and anatomy lesson from Stu, a rundown of Evil Uno’s favorite masks, and the true story about Nintendo and the Super Smash Brothers! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christopher Daniels is one-third of the SCU tag team, and the head of AEW Talent Relations. He explains how The Young Bucks brought him to AEW, why he was willing to bet on himself and take a chance with a new wrestling company, how AEW kept Sting’s debut a surprise, and how he rates the first year of #AEWDynamite. CD also shares stories about #CurryMan, the Dumb & Dumber suits, tagging and traveling with Frankie Kazarian, adding Scorpio Sky to SCU, “Being The Elite,” the BME, his covert DC vs Marvel match against actor Stephen Amell, and his brief stint at WCW. Plus, CD talks comic book collecting, his favorite Marvel books, and his own collaboration with Aw Yeah Comics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2020 Wrestling Observer Awards “Best Booker” and “Promoter Of The Year” winner, Tony Khan, returns with a preview of Sunday’s (3/8 at 8pm Eastern) Revolution PPV card! He confirms that newest All Elite Wrestling talent, Paul Wight, was 100% correct in announcing that a major wrestling star will be signing a multi-year deal with AEW during Sunday’s live event! Tony also shares thoughts on the Exploding Barbed Wire deathmatch between current AEW World Heavyweight Champion Kenny Omega and former champ Jon Moxley, the personal nature of the AEW World Tag Team Championship match between The Young Bucks and the Inner Circle’s Chris Jericho and MJF, the surprise entrant in the Face of the Revolution Ladder Match, and the Street Fight between TNT Champion Darby Allin and Sting and Team Taz. Plus, Tony congratulates “Best High Flyer” Rey Fenix, and speaks to AEW’s expansion with the brand-new Monday night Elevation show, and an upcoming third hour of television on TNT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Red Velvet is more than ready to take on Jade and Shaq next week alongside Cody on #AEWDynamite! Velvet explains how she’s preparing mentally and physically for the big match, why it was important for her to fill-in for Brandi Rhodes, and the words of wisdom she’s received from Brandi and Arn Anderson. Velvet also details the origin of her “Red Velvet” name and the “Stir The Pot” gimmick, her training with both La Rosa Negra and Dustin Rhodes, why she’s dying to get into the ring with Serena Deeb, and her journey to AEW. Plus, she shares the story of her engagement to Wes Briscoe, her close bond with Wes’ father, the great Jerry Briscoe, and what both of her parents have done to support her dream. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Excuse me! The Queen of Mean, Vickie Guerrero, is no nun in real life though she’s playing one on BTE! She shares stories about filming those segments with Nyla Rose, what it’s like to learn from and perform with Nyla, and how long it took her to recover from that gummy bear challenge! She also tells tales about meeting Tony Khan for the first time, having her own theme music on #AEWDynamite, and being part of an elite stable of managers at AEW including Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, and Jake “The Snake” Roberts. Plus, Vickie explains what it was like to perform a Cougar Splash off the top rope, who she’d love to recruit for her very own stable, what she does to keep her voice in shape, her favorite Eddie Guerrero match, and how her late husband always cheated at board games. And then there’s the book she’s writing… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Sydal had some words of wisdom for Snoop Dogg before Snoop did the Snoop Splash live on AEW Dynamite. He also had some encouraging words for himself after his not-so-perfect AEW debut at the All Out Casino Battle Royale. Matt tells that story along with the last minute phone call he received about the surprise booking. He offers insight to the Third Eye gimmick, what it means to have a “Sydelic Mentality,” risk-taking in the ring, and why he is solely focused on the TNT Championship. Plus, Matt tells stories about working with Cody Rhodes, Chaos Project, learning from AEW coaches like Dean Malenko and Tully Blanchard, his love of Japanese death matches, and tagging with Ricochet at NJPW. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First-ever AEW World Tag Team Champ, co-host of the new “Wrestling With The Week” podcast, and sneaker aficionado, Scorpio Sky has decided opinions on Nike's Jordan's, winning the AEW tag title as part of SCU, his tag partners Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian, and re-watching his own matches. He’s also got some great stories about wrestling sea sick on the Jericho Cruise, BTE and the Worst Town gimmick, The Young Bucks, Bret Hart, Sting’s AEW debut, and the time he met Derek Jeter. Plus, Sky reveals who he’d love to wrestle at AEW, why he almost quit wrestling, and which foods he absolutely can’t live without! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amanda Huber, widow of the late, great Jon Huber (aka Mr. Brodie Lee), recounts the final couple months of her husband’s life, and the circumstances that led to his sudden and untimely passing. She sets the record straight about the non-COVID-19 lung infection that contributed to her husband’s death, the extraordinary measures taken to save Jon’s life, why a lung transplant was not an option, and the last spoken-word conversation she had with Jon before he died. She also speaks to the love and support she received from the AEW family, including the amazing help she got with her children, Brodie Jr., and Nolan, and the beautiful “Celebration of Life” tribute for Jon on AEW DYNAMITE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Hobbs grew up in East Palo Alto, California hearing stories about Pat Patterson, Ray Stevens, and Pepper Gomez, and going to shows at the legendary Cow Palace! He did some training with Booker T, worked the indies, and took a huge chance during the pandemic that ultimately led him to AEW. Will also talks comic books, Venom, Sting’s surprise AEW debut, Arn Anderson and the spinebuster, and why he really wants Team Taz to take on the Inner Circle. Plus, Will answers hard-hitting questions about arm wrestling Wardlow and Brian Cage, his growing iPhone collection, his calorie intake, daytime soap operas, and his favorite game on “Price Is Right.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Serena Deeb is the current NWA Women’s Champion, and details what it took to win the coveted title from Thunder Rosa! She also chronicles her journey to AEW, and how signing with the company was the silver lining of 2020. Serena talks the power of yoga and positive thinking, learning from Rip Rogers, and returning to in-ring performance after believing that part of her career to be over. Plus, she shares her Mt. Rushmore of wrestling, her experiences working with CM Punk, and her love of coaching. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Tony Schiavone… in the hot seat! And yes, he’s revealing what he knew (and when) about Sting’s AEW debut, the Kenny Omega and Don Callis AEW Championship swerve, what it was like recording commentary for 6-weeks-worth of AEW Dynamite shows in a 24-hour period at the start of the pandemic lockdown, and how it was to share the announce table during that time with Chris Jericho. Tony also recalls his own journey to AEW, the text message he received from Cody Rhodes that got everything rolling, and his first meeting with Tony Khan. Plus, Tony discusses his favorite AEW matches so far, his favorite promos, the young talent he’s most excited to see develop, the recent loss of Pat Patterson, his hair care regime, and his favorite snacks. And he may or may not answer a fan question submitted by one Dr. Britt Baker DMD. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AEW Unrestricted pays tribute to the great Mr. Brodie Lee with an encore presentation of his appearance on the podcast! Tony Schiavone and Ref Aubrey also share some of their favorite memories of their co-worker and friend who was taken from this life much too early. RIP Brodie, an amazing talent and even better human! Mr. Brodie Lee shares his journey to AEW, including his arrival as the Exalted One, how the pandemic impacted his AEW debut, and relishing his creative freedom on the mic. He speaks to the evolution of his suits, addresses the Vince McMahon comparisons, and explains why the great Terry Funk would be both a good and bad choice to join the Dark Order. Plus, Brodie breaks down the dog collar match with Cody, and what it was like having Greg Valentine sit front-row for that performance. There are also stories about the Dark Order numbers, “Being The Elite” filming, beard hygiene and care, the Stanley Cup and the Maple Leafs, and what AEW might look like in 2030. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Sttiiiiiinngg! And you’ll discover exactly how he came to be at AEW, and all that went into The Icon’s surprise debut! Sting recounts his conversations with Tony Khan, his first steps backstage at Dynamite, walking through Gorilla on his way to the ring, the snowfall at Daily’s Place, and the fans’ reaction to his appearance. He also talks WCW, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, and his surreal, final match at WCW. And Sting shares stories about the evolution of his character (from neon surfer Sting to The Crow version), his relationship with Dusty Rhodes and the Rhodes family, his early days tag teaming with Jim Hellwig (aka Ultimate Warrior), what Hacksaw Jim Duggan said to him the first time they met, his Wrestlemania moment, WWE Hall of Fame induction, and Vince McMahon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jurassic Express derails things pretty quickly as Luchasaurus, Jungle Boy, and Marko Stunt tell tales about their tag team partnership and origins! Hear stories about the Young Bucks and Cody scouting at Bar Wrestling, Jungle Boy’s ring entrance on Luchasaurus’ shoulders, and the reason why Marko Stunt was last to sign with AEW. Jungle Boy talks about his dad, late actor Luke Perry, training with actor David Arquette in David’s backyard wrestling ring, and throwing-up backstage before his big match with Chris Jericho. Marko Stunt remembers the invite he received for the Battle Royal at All In Chicago from the Bucks and Cody, and his match against Joey Janella his first day at AEW. He also speaks candidly about his size in the wrestling ring, and proving doubters wrong. Plus, Luchasaurus shares stories from his days on “Big Brother,” how he started wearing the mask, and what inspired him to get a PhD in medieval history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dark Order’s John Silver and Alex Reynolds bring a whole new meaning to “Unrestricted” as they talk Beaver Boys, Bloody Nips, and “slops!” They shed a little light on the status of Dark Order numbers, the AEW locker room, BTE filming, and why John Silver might be the best kisser in all of AEW. They shoot on their journey to AEW, the New York indie scene, and working MSG for WWE. Plus, Alex sets the record straight on his Dynamite injury, eating steak with the Exalted One, and competing on Dancing With The Stars. And if you want to know if Ref Aubrey and Tony Schiavone #JoinDarkOrder, be sure to listen to the bitter (and very funny) end. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wardlow is the newest member of the Inner Circle, and eating chicken is his third favorite thing to do after wrestling and working out! He chronicles his journey to AEW, his cage match against Cody, and why his loss to Hangman Adam Page remains one of his favorite matches so far. Wardlow also details his WWE tryout, his training in a dungeon in Cleveland, and how he ended up in the Pittsburgh indie wrestling scene. He talks DC comics, his love of Bret “The Hitman” Hart and Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig, developing the devastating corner knee strike, and his lone wolf mentality. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anna Jay got signed to AEW and soon found herself recruited to the Dark Order! Hear how that happened, why she doesn’t wear a mask, and how she keeps a straight face when filming BTE with John Silver. Anna’s also talking about training at the Nightmare Factory with QT Marshall, tagging with Tay Conti, the impact that Jerry Lynn has had on her development and AEW career to date, and learning the sleeper hold from Arn Anderson in order to choke out Brandi Rhodes on Dynamite. She remembers bonding with her dad over wrestling, the promos he used to cut on her as a kid, and the inspiration for her Star Of The Show gimmick. And she answers fan questions about Brodie Lee, the Bella twins, and the AEW Women’s World Championship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jade Cargill made a hell of a debut on AEW Dynamite, and she shares exactly what it took to prepare for that! She talks about training at the Nightmare Factory with QT Marshall, what she continues to learn from Dustin Rhodes, and how WWE Superstar Chyna taught her to love her body! Jade also speaks to her fierce silver-haired look, her college basketball career, starting and running her own fitness business, and being a mom to 3-year old daughter, Bailey. She details her daily workout routine, her personal motto, and the importance of being a positive role model. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call him Cody Rhodes! The American Nightmare returns with legal use of his full name, and the story explaining how it happened. He’s also talking about AEW’s first year of TV, what he sees for the company’s future, the exciting young talent that he thinks will be breakout stars next year, and why he plans to stop wrestling at age 40! Cody shares details behind the steel chair shot he took to the head from Shawn Spears at Fyter Fest, and what he said to Shawn just before they went to the ring. He recounts driving John Cena around while at WWE, and why he firmly believes that “nobody is a nobody” in professional wrestling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony Khan returns with a breakdown of the Full Gear 2020 PPV card! He reveals which match he thinks will steal the show, which he’s been excited to book since the inception of AEW, and which is a confrontation that’s been brewing for years before AEW’s launch! He has thoughts on Eddie Kingston’s impact, Darby Allin’s title chances, the future of the Inner Circle, Nyla Rose and Vickie Guerrero’s working relationship, and Cody’s TNT Championship reign. Plus, Tony Khan reveals what Chris Jericho originally pitched for the “Dinner Debonair,” what inspired Eric Bischoff’s return to Dynamite, and why the Orange Cassidy vs John Silver match got bumped up from the buy-in to PPV card! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mr. Brodie Lee shares his journey to AEW, including his arrival as the Exalted One, how the pandemic impacted his AEW debut, and relishing his creative freedom on the mic. He speaks to the evolution of his suits, addresses the Vince McMahon comparisons, and explains why the great Terry Funk would be both a good and bad choice to join the Dark Order. Plus, Brodie breaks down the dog collar match with Cody, and what it was like having Greg Valentine sit front-row for that performance. There are also stories about the Dark Order numbers, “Being The Elite” filming, beard hygiene and care, the Stanley Cup and the Maple Leafs, and what AEW might look like in 2030. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“The Librarian” Leva Bates once pepper-sprayed Sting and Hulk Hogan in the face, dressed up and wrestled as Britney Spears, and used her indie wrestling career to fund her K-pop habit! Leva talks training at the Dudley Boys’ Team 3D Academy, her run as Blue Pants at WWE, mixing cosplay with wrestling, being obsessed with Michelle Pfeiffer’s catwoman, and the viral video that landed her a job at AEW! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FTR's Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler have plenty to say about the art of cheating, learning tag team wrestling psychology, the Carolina wrestling scene, their journey to AEW, and their proudest career moments. They’ve also got amazing Dusty Rhodes stories, favorite Bret Hart matches (and text messages), words of wisdom from Tully Blanchard, and a good reason why you should never blend a cheeseburger and drink it down! This podcast episode was filmed live in Jacksonville, FL. The audio is from the video feed, and will be best experienced when the video version is released on Monday 10/19 at https://www.tntdrama.com/allelitewrestling/unrestrictedpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the one-year Anniversary of AEW Dynamite on TNT, and we’re celebrating the occasion with a special episode featuring all of the current Dynamite Champions (at least at the time of recording)! Women’s Champion Hikaru Shida talks Nyla Rose, how she got started in wrestling, and what she’s learning from Harry Potter! TNT Champion Brodie Lee remembers his AEW debut as The Exalted One in the front of no audience during the early days of the pandemic, and his favorite moment to date – pinning Cody Rhodes! Tag Team Champs FTR have plenty to say about Jurassic Express, The Butcher and The Blade, tag team wrestling psychology, and working with Tully Blanchard. And of course, Jon Moxley recalls beating Jericho for the title at Revolution, and then defending it against the likes of Darby Allin and MJF. And speaking of MJF… hmmmm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miro has arrived at AEW, and has plenty of advice about love and marriage for Kip Sabian. Miro talks about being “The Best Man,” his AEW debut, and his first promo on AEW Dynamite. He also speaks to his childhood in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, attending a sports oriented high school, moving to the United States at the age of 19, all the odd jobs he had before his pro-wrestling career, why Hulk Hogan vs The Rock is the best match of all time, and that sex addict storyline at WWE. Plus, Miro answers your questions about music, video games, John Cena, and The League of Nations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How long were The Butcher & The Blade hiding under the ring before their surprise AEW Dynamite debut, and whose idea was that? Andy Williams and Jesse Guilmette answer those questions, along with what it’s like working with Jesse’s real-life wife, Allie (aka The Bunny)! They also talk about the movies and music that inspired their gimmick, how they got started tag teaming, their BFF status outside the ring, the Buffalo wrestling scene, and the time that Orange Cassidy came to an Every Time I Die concert, and literally almost died! Plus, Andy & Jesse answer the age-old question, “does pineapple really belong on pizza?” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Best Friends, Trent? and Chuck Taylor, have plenty to say about Trent’s mom, Sue and her minivan (and what kind of royalties they’re paying her for that t-shirt). They also talk about their friendship, how they became a tag team, and their road to AEW. Plus, they speak to the indie scene, wrestling in Japan, and how they befriended Orange Cassidy. And if you listen really carefully you just might hear that trademark Orange Cassidy “thumbs up.” Watch the video episode at https://www.tntdrama.com/allelitewrestling/unrestrictedpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eddie Kingston hates Dairy Queen, is a self-described mama’s boy, loves ECW, and tells it like it is with no BS! He explains the real-life circumstances behind the challenge he issued to Cody that resulted in his contract with AEW. He speaks to the art of cutting promos, his close ties to the indie scene, his “New York boys” (what up Homicide!) and his positive attitude. He also tells tales from his days with Chikara, PWG, Ring of Honor, and Lucha Underground. Plus, Eddie answers a bunch of the fan questions submitted to www.tntdrama.com/allelitewrestling/unrestrictedpodcast .And he’s got a new hashtag he wants everyone to use, but you gotta stick around till the end of the episode if you wanna know what it is! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony Khan returns to preview the upcoming All Out PPV (Saturday, September 5th). Tony breaks down the card, sharing details on the making of the Mimosa Mayhem Match between Chris Jericho and Orange Cassidy, and how he was able to arrange for NWA Women’s Champ Thunder Rosa to challenge AEW Women’s Champ Hikaru Shida. Tony also talks Matt Cardona, the rise of MJF, the possible departure of Matt Hardy, FTR’s impact, and the domination of Brodie Lee and The Dark Order. Plus, you’ll find out how Jon Moxley found out about his #1 ranking in the 2020 PWI Top 500. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Stroke Daddy, Ricky Starks, is talking about more than just his killer golf swing (wink, wink)! He details his journey to AEW, how he prepared to challenge TNT Champion, Cody, and why he was so surprised by what happened before and after that match. Ricky talks WWE, The Undertaker, The Rock, burning tables, wrestling inanimate objects, and Whataburger vs In-N-Out. Oh, and if you wanna see Ricky nail The People’s Eyebrow, check out the video on Monday: https://www.tntdrama.com/allelitewrestling/unrestrictedpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sammy Guevara returned to AEW Dynamite under the mask of Serpentico (and also wearing Serpentico’s boots apparently)! Sammy has stories about that night, Chris Jericho, the Inner Circle, the Stadium Stampede, Mike Tyson, and Cody. He also recounts his WWE tryout, his conversations with Vince McMahon, Road Dogg, and Triple H, and how he ended up training with Booker T in Houston. Plus, Sammy talks thumb tattoos, Rey Mysterio, and killing promotions (like Lucha Underground). Did we mention Mt Fuji? Yeah, that’s covered too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The AEW Unrivaled Series I action figures are available now (at Walmart and RingsideCollectibles.com), and Series II is coming soon! Discover what it took to the get the figures designed, created, and delivered from Jeremy Padawer, longtime wrestling fan and partner in Jazwares, the toy company producing the AEW line. Jeremy shares the inspiration behind the performers and accessories chosen for Unrivaled Series I and II, what collectors will love about the packaging, how they were able to capture such fine details in the figures, and when Series II and III will be available. He also answers a bunch of fan questions about future products, representation of the AEW Women’s Division, most popular figures, and highest value collectibles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If this ain’t water, then what is it? That’s just one question that Private Party answers during this crazy conversation that includes stories about saving helpless children from burning buildings, and beating Sting and the Undertaker in a dream tag team match! In more serious moments, Isiah Kassidy and Marq Quen talk Matt Hardy and the Hardy Boyz, training at House of Glory, the advice they got from Jericho on how to elevate their tag team game, and what it meant to defeat The Young Bucks last year in the very first match of the AEW World Tag Team Championship Tournament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sonny Kiss is a 90s nostalgia fan, eats a plant-based diet, answers to “she” or “he” (and explains why), makes her own fragrances, and is about to be a college grad! She also kicks some serious ass in the ring on her own, and with tag partner, Joey Janela! Sonny talks Lucha Underground, wrestling blindfolded, Dustin Rhodes, and dance! Plus, Sonny details her journey to AEW, and spills some behind-the-scenes tea about filming that awesome gas station vignette with Joey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big Swole explains the swole mentality, and shares some great stories about her journey to AEW, her feud with Britt Baker, hanging out with Terry (aka Hulk Hogan) and Macho Man Randy Savage as a kid in Clearwater, Florida, surviving Crohn’s Disease, a lightning strike, the “nightmare virus,” and being paralyzed, and why she ditched her husband on their Wedding night! Swole also talks motherhood, career, the importance of listening, and why she’s not afraid of anyone except the Lord and her mama! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colt Cabana is pretty much the Godfather of Wrestling Podcasts, and basically revolutionized the independent wrestling scene with his approach to content, fan engagement, and merchandising! He’s telling those stories, and talking about the indie spirit of AEW and why now was the right time for him to join the team, what he loves about working for Tony Khan, Brodie Lee and the Dark Order, his favorite moments on #AEWDynamite so far, and navigating the new world of PPW (Pandemic Pro Wrestling). You’ll also hear his thoughts on comedy wrestling, Subway cards, the possibility of a 4th installment of the “Wrestling Road Diaries," and what he’s loving about Twitch (can you say Jackbox?)! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Beast Nyla Rose loves cereal, any food with cheese, too many PS4 games to mention, and her grandmother for introducing her to wrestling as kid! She shares her favorite wrestlers growing up, training, working in Japan, and the unique way she communicated with her fellow Japanese wrestlers. She also reveals how one DM from Kenny Omega changed her life, her initial reaction to seeing herself on a larger-than-life billboard in Las Vegas, and the inspiration and meaning behind her mask and in-ring attire. Did we mention the swords? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Cage is a self-described nerd who collects action figures and trading cards, and loves horror movies and video games! He’s also the latest to challenge Jon Moxley for the AEW World Champion title at Fyter Fest (Wed. 7/8 on TNT). Brian describes his road to AEW, his surprise appearance at “Double Or Nothing,” debuting in the Casino Ladder Match (fresh off a bicep injury), and being managed by Taz. He talks about his first conversation with AEW bossman Tony Khan, his multiple weddings to Melissa Santos, what he loved about Lucha Underground, and the “three Cs” who inspired his pro wrestling career and in-ring moves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bossman, Tony Khan, returns to talk all things Fyter Fest (airing Wednesday 7/1 and Wednesday 7/8 on AEW Dynamite on TNT)! He breaks down the two-night card match-by-match! Hear his thoughts on breakout star, Orange Cassidy, rising star Penelope Ford, the return of the Lucha Bros, the debuts of FTR and Brian Cage, Chris Jericho on commentary, and what we can expect from the Big Swole and Dr. Britt Baker DMD feud in the future! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices