Wrestling with Freddie

Kofi’s rise to WWE fame was full of action-packed storytelling. I break down where the stories originated and answer a fan about wrestlers becoming Hollywood actors. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AJ Mendez, formerly known as AJ Lee during her time at WWE, shares her incredible journey from being homeless to making her way to the film and television industry. AJ also tells me how she got her current job as part of WOW (Women of Wrestling). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When traveling with Vince McMahon on the WWE million-dollar jet, I learned quickly you don’t poop on the jet. Hear my story behind how I learned this lesson, and my connection to actress Grier, who taught me a lot about my late dad. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Hardy was one of the top baby faces in WWE. I share the story of his rise to the top and the behind-the-scenes drama on making Jeff a world champion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Jericho shines a light on the young talent in AEW, and tells me about how he has remained a force in wrestling after more than 30 years in the business. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I talk about the time John Cena and I came face to face over some heat he had with me. I also tell the story of how Vince McMahon handed $20 million dollars to someone and never asked a single question. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here’s my conversation with WWE Superstar Paul Wight, (formerly) Big Show. Paul is currently an announcers and ambassador for All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he’s using his star power to help kids and bring attention to the company, globally. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode I talk to Macaulay Culkin about the current state of wrestling, launching our own wrestling league, and how far women’s wrestling has come. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Miz remembers being part of my infamous promo classes. We talk about how he had a huge chip on his shoulder when he joined the wrestling world, and his growth in the entertainment business outside of wrestling. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm joined this week by WWE Hall of Famers, Brie and Nikki Garcia, formerly the Bella Twins. The Bella Twins broke barriers in the ring and out of the ring with their hit show, Total Divas. Through their hard work they helped establish a strong woman’s wrestling division that is still thriving today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s episode picks up where we left off last week in promo class. I talk about a heartwarming story involving Fred Rosser, formerly Darren Young in WWE/NXT, and I take you on a wild ride in the middle of an ice storm. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode I get the opportunity to show the acting side of these athletes. I tell the story of my first encounter with The Miz and how Eve Torres quieted an entire room with her acting skills. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode tells the story of how I became an official WWE writer, working under my mentor Bruce Prichard, and how opening my mouth to Vince McMahon led to the beginning of some wild stories with the worlds most talented pro wrestlers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, I talk to WWE King of The Ring, Xavier Woods. We talk about the time he spent trying to break into the wrestling business, his idea to create the New Day faction, and how all his hard work has landed him some prominent roles, like hosting a show on the newly revamped G4 Network, and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In my debut episode of WWFreddie, I talk about my passion for professional wrestling. I also share how spending time in Puerto Rico with my grandma watching pro wrestling shaped my love for it. I discuss memorable moments like betting on matches with Macaulay Culkin, to getting a big meet up with Vincent Kennedy McMahon himself. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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