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AEW Unrestricted

What does it take to be All-Elite? Dig in with the stars and talented team behind AEW via in-depth conversations highlighting their lives, pop culture, and pro wrestling. AEW referee Aubrey Edwards and Wrestling Administration Coordinator Will Washington bring you new audio episodes every Thursday & new video episodes on YouTube every Monday.
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Episodes

The Return of Ortiz

Ortiz joins AEW Unrestricted to talk about the nearly two-year journey that led him back to AEW television. He breaks down the torn pectoral injury from January 2024, multiple surgeries, the mental lows of rehab, and how changing his mindset reshaped his approach to wrestling, training, and life. Ortiz also discusses returning at Worlds End Zero Hour to help Eddie Kingston, rebuilding confidence through dark matches and indie work, stepping into a coaching role backstage, launching seminars and ...

Jan 22, 202641 min

The Demand's Toa Liona and Bishop Kaun

Toa Liona and Bishop Kaun, two-thirds of The Demand, return to break down how everything finally clicked for them in AEW. They talk about finding their true identity as a team, why aligning with Ricochet felt natural, and how being “in demand” has changed their confidence, presentation, and mindset. They dive into four years of tag-team chemistry, lessons learned from New Japan’s World Tag League, and how those experiences reshaped them as performers. They also reflect on their recent high-profi...

Jan 15, 202634 min

The First Annual AEW Unrestricted Awards

Ref Aubrey Edwards and Will Washington are joined by special guest host Nyla Rose to hand out the first-ever AEW Unrestricted Awards — aka The Undies . From the Ref Bump Hall of Fame and the Only A Mother Could Love Award, to Bloodiest Match of the Year, Most Unexpected Friendship, Hardest Fit, and the chaotic debut of the Nyla Rose Award! Expect laughs, surprises, questionable trophies, and legendary acceptance speeches! It’s the awards and moments you didn’t know needed…until now. AEW Unrestri...

Jan 08, 202634 min

Favorite PPV Matches of 2025 with Nyla Rose

Ref Aubrey Edwards and Will Washington are joined by special guest co-host Nyla Rose to break down their favorite AEW Pay-Per-View matches of 2025! They relive Swerve Strickland vs. Ricochet at Revolution , including Prince Nana’s stolen robe, Leslie Jones going crazy at ringside, and the massive pop when everything finally came full circle. The conversation rolls into Dynasty and the wild Kenny Omega vs. Ricochet vs. Speedball Mike Bailey triple threat, and why it’s one of the best three-ways A...

Jan 01, 202644 min

The Best of 2025 with Mark Briscoe, Kris Statlander, CD, Speedball Bailey, Thekla & Kevin Knight

Ref Aubrey and Will Washington fire up the highlight reel and revisit the moments, guests, debuts, retirements, surprises, championships, and absolute chaos that defined another landmark year in All Elite Wrestling – from Christopher Daniels’ emotional in-ring farewell (and Curry Man’s final bow on the Jericho Cruise), to behind-the-scenes stories from the All Elite book with Keith Elliott Greenberg, to Speedball Mike Bailey’s All Elite arrival, Kevin Knight’s whirlwind debut run, and Thekla’s p...

Dec 25, 202546 min

RJ City: Comedy, Chaos & the End of Hey! (EW)

The endlessly unpredictable (and unemployed) RJ City returns to talk hosting All Elite Comedy with Colt Cabana (Live in Chicago on 12/26/25), why the show thrives on performers you don’t think will necessarily work, and how the AEW Match Game routinely descends into chaos. RJ breaks down the decision to end Hey! (EW) after 165 episodes, how it quietly became an AEW rite of passage, and why he knew it was time to stop before repeating himself. He shares behind-the-scenes stories about guests who ...

Dec 18, 202544 min

Stori Denali

Stori Denali is the newest member of the Premier Athletes, and talks about her fast rise from collegiate volleyball standout at Ohio State to AEW and Ring of Honor TV! Stori shares how a lifetime of athletics, multiple serious injuries, and a “personality hire” mentality shaped her confidence, mindset, and in-ring style. She details the moment she realized wrestling was for her, what it was like to start training on the indies after utilizing Division I facilities, and how she pushed through imp...

Dec 11, 202540 min

Mina Shirakawa

Mina Shirakawa talks about her whirlwind AEW journey – from her surprise debut saving Mariah May in borrowed gear to adjusting from Japan’s quiet, focused crowds to America’s loud, expressive audiences. She shares the chaos of finding out about major matches with Mercedes Moné and Toni Storm hours before showtime, how her rivalry with Toni transformed into the “Timeless Love Bombs,” and what winning the ROH Women’s World TV Title meant to her. Mina also opens up about moving to the States, rescu...

Dec 04, 202535 min

Inside the Pages of This Book Is All Elite with Keith Elliot Greenberg

Wrestling historian and bestselling author Keith Elliot Greenberg returns to unpack the biggest moments, matches, and behind-the-scenes stories from THIS BOOK IS ALL ELITE: The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling . He breaks down how AEW built six years of groundbreaking history, shares the real stories behind stadium-shaking matches like Thunder Rosa vs. Britt Baker, Sting & Darby’s unreal run, Anarchy in the Arena, the first Stadium Stampede, and Hangman Adam Page’s evolution into a true A...

Nov 27, 202538 min

AEW Full Gear Preview with The Jet Kevin Knight

AEW Full Gear is this Saturday, November 22nd live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey! Ref Aubrey Edwards and Will Washington break down stacked card including the AEW World Championship Steel Cage bout between Hangman Adam Page and Samoa Joe, AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander going toe-to-toe with 13 Belts Mercedes Mone, FTR with Stokely Hathaway challenging Brodido for the World Tag Team titles, Current TNT Champ Kyle Fletcher looking to make AEW history by defending his...

Nov 20, 202550 min

The Frat House’s Preston Vance and Griff Garrison

The party’s in full swing as The Frat House crashes AEW Unrestricted! Griff Garrison and Preston Vance bring the laughs, stories, and chaos as they reveal how their wild WrestleDream moment with Mercedes Moné came together, why Griff’s dance moves stole the show, and how a “shortage of extras” turned into one of the most talked-about entrances of the year. They break down their frat-boy chemistry, Vance’s transition from Dark Order and LFI to his most authentic persona yet, Griff’s reinvention s...

Nov 13, 202535 min

AEW Shocks, Shots & Blood & Guts!

Will Washington and Ref Aubrey Edwards are breaking down one of the wildest Dynamite episodes of the year — Fright Night! From Hangman Adam Page’s perfect disguise as Tony Schiavone and the backstage chaos it caused, to the makeup, camera tricks, and live-show magic that made it work, they reveal how that unbelievable moment came together. Aubrey also relives taking a legit shot from Marina Shafir during Moxley vs. Kyle O’Reilly, and how that led straight into AEW’s next massive event — Blood &a...

Nov 06, 202536 min

Kyle O’Reilly – The Conglomeration and The Comeback!

Kyle O’Reilly is back on Unrestricted! He talks about the neck injury that nearly ended his career, the long road through surgery and rehab, and the emotional return at AEW Revolution 2024. Kyle explains what it meant to wrestle again for the first time in almost two years, and how fatherhood became the unexpected gift of his recovery. He also shares stories from life inside The Conglomeration with Orange Cassidy, Mark Briscoe, Willow Nightingale, Tomohiro Ishii and Hologram — including how that...

Oct 30, 202537 min

AEW Stories, Surprises & Shockers!

Ref Aubrey Edwards and Will Washington relive all the chaos and emotion from AEW WrestleDream in St. Louis! Hear about Jamie Hayter’s breakout run, Darby Allin’s wild main event win over Jon Moxley, Sting’s surprise appearance and handoff of his signature bat, and what Okada & Takeshita’s tag team loss might mean for the Don Callis Family’s future. Ref Aubrey also shares her whirlwind trip from officiating in Mexico City to making it just in time for WrestleDream’s opening match, and Will br...

Oct 23, 202544 min

The AEW WrestleDream Preview!

WrestleDream is this Saturday, October 18th live from the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri! Ref Aubrey Edwards and Will Washington break down the loaded lineup including the AEW World Championship bout between Hangman Adam Page and Samoa Joe, AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander going one-on-one with Timeless Toni Storm, Mark Briscoe challenging TNT Champion Kyle Fletcher, the “I Quit” match between Darby Allin and Jon Moxley, and Brodido (Bandido & Brody King) versus The Don Call...

Oct 16, 202534 min

Mark Briscoe Is BACK!

Mark Briscoe returns to AEW Unrestricted to tell the incredible story about his insane “Tables & Tacks” match with MJF a AEW All Out, the birth of The Conglomeration (and the two rules to join), and what it’s like balancing life as a proud dad of nine. Mark also shares stories from the Philly crowd at the iconic 2300 Arena, his ROH Championship run, and how he’s carving his path as a singles star in AEW. Plus, Mark opens up about the powerful new documentary Two In One: The Briscoe Story , r...

Oct 09, 202537 min

Alex Windsor

Alex Windsor joins Ref Aubrey Edwards and Will Washington to talk about her AEW debut at All In , opening AEW Dynamite against Mercedes Moné, and wrestling Toni Storm, Jamie Hayter, and Kris Statlander. She shares the pressure and excitement of competing at Forbidden Door in her home country, her early days in the UK wrestling scene, and what she’s learned from her time in Japan. Alex also discusses the role Will Ospreay has played in her career, her experiences with the all-women’s promotion EV...

Oct 02, 202543 min

The Infantry - Capt. Shawn Dean and Carlie Bravo

Capt. Shawn Dean and Carlie Bravo bring the fight to AEW Unrestricted! The Infantry talk about winning the ROH World Six-Man Tag Titles with Shane Taylor, their tag team beginnings, and how Trish Adora became part of the squad. They share stories from matches against House of Black, FTR, and The Undisputed Kingdom, and Carlie opens up about his journey from the Marines to the professional wrestling. Plus, Shawn reveals his approach to leadership in the AEW locker room, and both guys answer a rap...

Sep 25, 202543 min

All Out Preview with Kris Statlander

All Out is this Saturday, September 20th live from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada! Ref Aubrey Edwards and Will Washington are breaking down the stacked card including the high-stakes AEW World Championship bout between Hangman Adam Page and Kyle Fletcher, the wild return of Eddie Kingston facing off against Big Bill, the dream team comeback of Adam Copeland & Christian Cage against FTR, Mercedes Mone defending the TBS Championship against Riho, and the hotly anticipated showdown bet...

Sep 18, 202548 min

Ace Austin

The “Inevitable” Ace Austin talks about making his AEW debut against Ricochet on Collision, how a decade of grinding on the indies prepared him for the big stage, and why joining AEW was the perfect next chapter. He shares stories from his early days training with the Wild Samoans, the crazy times at Wrestling REVOLVER, and the global experiences in AAA and New Japan Pro Wrestling that shape his style. Ace also opens up about joining Bullet Club, his longtime tag partner Chris Bey, and the momen...

Sep 11, 202547 min

Toxic Spider Thekla

The “Toxic Spider” Thekla opens up about her journey from Vienna’s underground wrestling scene to five years in Japan with Ice Ribbon and Stardom, and how that shaped her in-ring style and character. She shares what it was like debuting in AEW this Spring, competing at Forbidden Door in London, and joining forces with Julia Hart and Skye Blue to form Triangle of Madness. Thekla also talks about designing her own gear, writing her entrance music, overcoming imposter syndrome, and why AEW has alwa...

Sep 04, 202544 min

Vanilla Baby Blake Christian

“Vanilla Baby” Blake Christian talks finding his lane in AEW, teaming with Lee Johnson as Swirl, seizing big opportunities vs Swerve Strickland & Will Ospreay and Paragon (Roderick Strong & Kyle O’Reilly), and using ROH as his proving ground. He breaks down the viral “Vanilla Baby” moment that caught Tony Khan’s attention, the GCW heat that sharpened his character, the nursing-school detour that ultimately landed him at AEW, and even the wild karaoke performance during All In weekend ins...

Aug 28, 202535 min

The Forbidden Door 2025 Preview with Tony Khan

AEW President, GM and Head of Creative, Tony Khan returns to preview Forbidden Door, taking place live at the O2 Arena in London this Sunday, August 24th! He’s breaking down the Lights Out Steel Cage Match featuring Golden Lovers (Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi), Darby Allin, Hiroshi Tanahashi, and Will Ospreay vs. Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli and Jon Moxley), The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson), and Gabe Kidd; current Unified Champion Okada defending against Swerve Strickland; The ...

Aug 20, 202547 min

AEW Tag Team Specialist Rick Knox

AEW referee Rick Knox shares incredible stories from his 28-year journey in professional wrestling. He talks about his indie wrestling roots in SoCal and his long history with The Young Bucks, his legendary run in PWG, and his most memorable moments in AEW including Sting’s unforgettable retirement match and filming BTE skits! Rick also shares behind-the-scenes stories from Anarchy in the Arena, the reality behind being AEW’s “tag team specialist” referee, and how a surprise contract offer from ...

Aug 14, 202546 min

Grizzled Young Vets

The Grizzled Young Vets, James Drake and Zack Gibson, are officially All Elite, and fresh off a plane from Europe (at the time of this recording)! The British tag team legends break down their explosive AEW debut against The Acclaimed, and share what it meant to perform at Wembley Stadium for All In alongside The Young Bucks and FTR. They talk about their chemistry as a duo, the origins of tagging together, their love for trios matches, and why they have Top Flight and Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Gu...

Aug 07, 202550 min

AEW Artist Melanie Coleman

Melanie Coleman is the brilliantly talented AEW artist behind some of your favorite merch, prints, and promo pieces including the iconic “Last Supper” Don Callis Family artwork and that unforgettable Okada “BITCH” tee! Mel shares how she went from fan art to full-time contributor, what it was like being discovered during the pandemic, and how Don Callis, the AEW community, and a little unicorn magic forged her path straight to AEW. She opens up about her classical influences, her love of comic b...

Jul 31, 202540 min

Glacier

He’s a WCW legend, a martial arts master, and now one of AEW’s most beloved coaches! Glacier aka Ray Lloyd) joins to reflect on his iconic Mortal Kombat-inspired gimmick, the highs and lows of his WCW run, and what it was like debuting during the rise of the nWo. He also shares his excitement about Dustin Rhodes winning the TNT Championship at AEW All In Texas, emotional stories about his close friendship with the late, great Dusty Rhodes, the early days of the Nightmare Factory, and how his tea...

Jul 24, 202547 min

The Frat House’s Jacked Jameson & Cole Karter

It’s win or lose, we booze with The Frat House! Jacked Jameson and Cole Karter bring the party to AEW Unrestricted and share the story behind their tag team including tequila-fueled pledge parties, initiation rituals, and a merch game that’s popping off. They talk teaming with Griff Garrison and Preston Vance, facing Rhino in Detroit, and how comedy, charisma, and a lot of caffeine shaped Jameson’s evolution in AEW. Plus, find out why Dr. Luther, Billy Gunn, and QT Marshall are the ultimate blen...

Jul 17, 202536 min

AEW All In Texas Preview

Ref Aubrey Edwards and Will Washington are breaking down one of the most stacked AEW cards in history as All In Texas storms Globe Life Field this Saturday July 12th! They’re covering every match from the highly anticipated Kenny Omega vs. Kazuchika Okada Unified Championship showdown, to the explosive Texas Death Match between current AEW World Champion Jon Moxley and Hangman Adam Page. Plus, they preview the Women’s and Men’s Casino Gauntlets, the fate-changing tag team triple threat between T...

Jul 10, 202547 min

AEW Referee Brandon Martinez

AEW referee Brandon Martinez shares his incredible journey from law enforcement to the AEW ring! He talks about the leap of faith that took him from the streets of Newark, New Jersey to training at WrestlePro, and how a last-minute opportunity with ROH changed ultimately changed his life. Brandon details his unforgettable main-card debut officiating Mercedes Moné vs. Stephanie Vaquer at Forbidden Door 2024, and the torn labrum he suffered later that year during Mansoor vs. Atlantis Jr at ROH Fin...

Jul 03, 202537 min
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