Impact and ROH’s Kenny King has a LOT on his plate. Fortunately, he’s come to the right place. The former Tough Enough contestant talks breaking away from the WWE umbrella, how he went from child acting on Nickelodeon to Chippendale’s to reality TV, and why he might not be done with Claudio Castagnoli just yet. Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Apr 20, 2023•48 min•Ep. 219
The Embassy’s Prince Nana joins The Sessions for a conversation that expands promotions, continents and generations as the manager of the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Champions discusses his longevity in pro wrestling and his specific, record-setting tenure in Ring of Honor. He also shares how he feels about ROH’s new ownership under Tony Khan, his partnership with Swerve Strickland and how he has ancestral ties to legitimate royalty … and WWE Superstar Kofi Kingston. Don't forget subscribe to The...
Apr 18, 2023•48 min•Ep. 218
Producer Emilio 's back for a jam sesh and a mukbang to celebrate his first time trying Taco Bell. Plus, the duo talks shop about Ring of Honor’s new presentation and importance, Nora cameos to teach sign language and we delve into the original pitch for this podcast that Renee gave to WWE. Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Apr 13, 2023•50 min•Ep. 217
Good lucha things are incoming on The Sessions as we are joined by none other than Samuray del Sol , fka WWE’s Kalisto. The world-renowned luchador is breaking his silence on a near-death bout with Covid that led right into his AEW debut, his friendship and partnership with Mercedes Moné, as well as a strangely infamous tribute tweet to Brodie Lee. Plus, could we see him as a producer in WWE? Only one way to find out. Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Apr 11, 2023•45 min•Ep. 216
Relive the best of the Sessions this week, featuring highlights from Renee's chat with Pollo Del Mar and Athena . Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Apr 08, 2023•47 min•Ep. 98
Fresh off Supercard of Honor and a screening of Dungeons & Dragons , Athena hits The Sessions for a chat that spans Ring of Honor, AEW, and a WWE run that sounds as chaotic as it looked. From finding out the Ember Moon vignettes were hers after they aired to rediscovering her love of wrestling (with a surprising opponent), the Ring of Honor World Women’s Champion walks Renee through a fascinating few years in the squared circle. Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Yout...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 215
Pollo Del Mar is serving looks and truth on this week’s episode of The Sessions, where the icon of both pro wrestling and drag daws the line between what happens in the ring and what happens in the world of drag (it’s closer than you think!). She also describes the creation of her persona, what influences the look of Pollo Del Mar and, in an emotional final stretch, the dangers of a recent wave of anti-drag legislation. Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Apr 04, 2023•56 min•Ep. 214
Relive the best of the Sessions this week, featuring highlights from Renee's chat with Jon Moxley and Barbie Blank . Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel .
Apr 01, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 97
Holla! Barbie Blank , aka WWE’s Kelly Kelly, is here on The Sessions for her first podcast interview since announcing her pregnancy! The former Divas Champion goes long with Renee on her journey to motherhood, including IVF and “turkey basters” (her words, not ours) before diving into her rom-com worthy meet-cute with her husband and how she feels about WWE’s Divas Era vs. what became the Women’s Evolution. Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Mar 30, 2023•51 min•Ep. 213
The former three time AEW World Champion gets into why he likes to bleed during his matches and what went into creating his Texas Death match masterpiece with Hangman Adam Page. He also sings the praises of AEW up-and-comers, begrudgingly offers respect to his and Renee’s cat, and, yes, he talks about CM Punk’s Instagram post. Talks about it right out of the gate, as a matter of fact, so click the link and see what he has to say. Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube...
Mar 28, 2023•59 min•Ep. 212
Welcome to the debut of Sneaker Sessions (watch the video on our YouTube channel) with FC Cincinnati forward (not striker) Dominique Badji ! The Senegalese footballer chats his love of all things footwear with Renee, recounts his journey from Africa to the States, including homemade soccer balls, World Cup dreams and a rough arrival at US customs how he balances work and dad life, and at the end of the day, he and Renee pick out their very own pair of kicks. Plus, French accents! Don't forget su...
Mar 21, 2023•45 min•Ep. 211
Welcome to Home Renovation with Renee Paquette , aka The Sessions! Producer Emilio is on for another jam sesh about upgrading your house and how to best avoid an influx of dust and feces (it makes sense on the pod). Plus, Emilio waxes poetic about Walemania and “alabaster brother” Tom Hannifan , and the duo reviews AEW Revolution 2023, including that gory Mox vs. Hangman match that Renee has some strong words for. Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Mar 16, 2023•47 min•Ep. 210
Relive the best of the Sessions this week, featuring highlights from Renee's chat with Madusa & Chris Jericho . Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel .
Mar 11, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 96
Cue up “Judas” and tune into the newest episode of The Sessions featuring “The Ocho,” Chris Jericho ! The self-proclaimed wizard has done it all in professional wrestling, with a career that includes WWE, WCW, ECW, New Japan and now, one of the locker room generals of All Elite Wrestling. The multi-hyphenate gives Renee his secret to staying relevant, how he both started and saved AEW (with a little help) and a surprising movie role he just booked. Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast ...
Mar 09, 2023•57 min•Ep. 209
Our newest guest on The Sessions is a bona fide Hall of Famer and now, an author: Madusa ! The firebrand Women’s Champion joins Renee for a conversation about her new book, “The Woman Who Would Be King,” her long and complicated history with pro wrestling and why she got into monster trucks. Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Mar 07, 2023•54 min•Ep. 208
Relive the best of the Sessions this week, featuring highlights from Renee's chat with Aubrey Edwards and Kenny Omega Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel .
Mar 04, 2023•57 min•Ep. 95
The first female referee in the history of AEW, Aubrey Edwards , joins The Sessions to talk a crazy journey from the world of ballet to pro wrestling. Find out how Aubrey made her way from the Indies to WWE to AEW, whether she thinks she’s too much of an onscreen character for a ref, and her past as the crying Daniel Bryan girl in WWE. Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Mar 03, 2023•54 min•Ep. 207
AND NOW… HE is the newest guest on The Sessions. HE is a former AEW, IWGP and AAA Heavyweight Champion. HE is discussing his contract situation, AEW’s women’s division and believe it or not, the incident at All Out. HE almost played hockey apparently, which was a surprise to us. Zooming in from somewhere we presume isn’t *deep breath* NORTH CAROLIIINAAAAAA…. KENNY OMEEEEGAAAAA !!!! Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 206
Relive the best of the Sessions this week, featuring highlights from Renee's chat with Nikki Bella and George Stroumboulopolulos . Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel .
Feb 25, 2023•51 min•Ep. 94
Another legend from the Great White North joins us as George Stroumboupoulos hits The Sessions and … is Renee actually nervous? The Canadian media legend clues Renee in on his remarkable career journey, why he prioritizes creativity over all else and the best interview he’s ever had. Plus, he praises Trish Stratus and Sami Zayn, as any son of Canada should. For more on George's charities visit: The World Food Programme The George Stroumboulopoulos Music Therapy Scholarship Strombo's Lit Don't fo...
Feb 23, 2023•55 min•Ep. 205
On this week’s episode, Nikki Bella says “I Do” … to an episode of The Sessions! The former Divas Champion turned reality TV star reflects on what makes her and her sister Brie such successful reality TV stars, her new life as a wife and mom and how the Bellas fought for respect … including a much-shared video following WWE’s “Raw XXX” broadcast. Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Feb 21, 2023•52 min•Ep. 204
Relive the best of the Sessions this week, featuring highlights from Renee's chat with Veda Scott and Lorenzo Hunt . Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel .
Feb 18, 2023•44 min•Ep. 93
Lorenzo Hunt is a bad, bad, man. The double world champion of the BKFC (Bare-Knuckle Fighting Championship) has a major bout coming up against Mike Richman , and he stopped by The Sessions to chat about his fight prep, including a VERY notable press conference altercation — how he maintains his focus going into a fight, and whether or not he’d give pro wrestling a try. Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Feb 16, 2023•31 min•Ep. 203
It’s VEDA TIME on The Sessions with Veda Scott , one of the true sensations of indie wrestling turned mainstay on All Elite Wrestling commentary! Veda talks us through their entire storybook career, from forming a lawyer character in Ring of Honor to their relationship with Speedball Mike Bailey, to the AEW commentary gig that changed their "whole f***ing life." Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 202
Relive the best of the Sessions this week, featuring highlights from Renee's chat with Mandy Rose and Wheeler Yuta Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel .
Feb 11, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 92
We’re breaking the Yuta Scale on today’s episode of The Sessions as Ring of Honor Pure Champion Wheeler Yuta joins the pod. The AEW rising star chats all things wrestling, plus how playing the steel drums got him ready for the ring, what it’s like going from a comedy team to a shoot-style one, and why his dad is saved under a very specific name in his phone. Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Feb 09, 2023•46 min•Ep. 201
Not many people in the wrestling world have had a crazier last few months than Mandy Sacs , fka WWE’s Mandy Rose. From a historic reign as NXT Women’s Champion to a sudden release to a self-made millionaire on FanTime, Mandy has ridden the highs and lows and is here to talk about all of it, from getting the call to whether there was a warning to how it feels to be entirely in control of her own brand. Plus, she addresses rumors about rating guys’ junk. Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podc...
Feb 07, 2023•49 min•Ep. 200
Relive the best of the Sessions this week, featuring highlights from Renee's chat with Samoa Joe & Emilio Sparks Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel .
Feb 04, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 91
It’s a classic Renee and Emilio catch-up! Emilio’s back from San Antonio, Renee’s getting her house redone, and The Sessions team is tackling the biggest stories of the wrestling world, including AEW’s recent tribute to the late Jay Briscoe. Plus, Renee has some thoughts on tardiness aka “Mox Time,” and Emilio shares some stories after catching up with an old friend. Don't forget subscribe to The Sessions podcast and Renee's Youtube channel ....
Feb 02, 2023•58 min•Ep. 199
The King of Television graces The Sessions as Samoa Joe makes his debut. It’s been an insane few years for The Samoan Submission Machine, from two WWE releases to a stint on commentary that may have saved his career, to now an epic run in All Elite Wrestling and Ring of Honor. Joe swings by to chat all things wrestling, plus his starring role in “Twisted Metal,” some memories of the late Jay Briscoe, and his strange tendency to send weapons to Renee’s husband Jon Moxley. Don't forget subscribe t...
Jan 31, 2023•54 min•Ep. 198