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Wrestling with Freddie

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Actor and wrestling enthusiast, Freddie Prinze Jr. pulls the curtain back on the world of pro wrestling alongside comedian and fellow wrestling fan, Jeff Dye. Freddie and Jeff will bring you a perspective on pro wrestling that you won't find anywhere else. Every week they discuss and breakdown the current state of pro wrestling from AEW, WWE, and the independent scene. 

 

Photography Credit: Joseph Viles

 

 

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Episodes

The Frederation Speaks, Ask Us Anything!

This week we dive into all your burning questions about wrestling! We're talking about everything from Tegan Nox and her journey, to me getting into New Japan Pro Wrestling. Our awesome producer Alex will be reading your questions, and we'll even touch on the Continental Classic, and iconic tag teams in WWE and AEW. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 18, 202432 minSeason 4Ep. 37

All New Federation in 2025?

As 2024 comes to a close I share some updates on my efforts to start my own wrestling promotion this past year and what lies ahead in the industry for 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 12, 202410 min

Unpacking New Day Drama, CM Punk vs Seth Rollins, and More WWE & AEW Storylines

What's up, everybody! In this episode I dive deep into some of the most dramatic moment in recent RAW history and cover the New Day's turmoil, including Xavier Woods' internal conflict, and the unexpected return of Big E. We'll also discuss CM Punk's rivalry with Seth Rollins and explore the future of Gunther's championship. Lets not forget about Kevin Owens doing the best work in his career! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 11, 202425 minSeason 4Ep. 36

AEW Full Gear 2024 Did Not Disappoint

We made predictions for you all, and your boy Freddie P came on top! I went perfect while Producer Alex and Jeff had their up and downs with their picks. We are excited to see Daniel Garcia grow, and I dive deep into the Mercedes victory over Statlander. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 05, 202420 min

WWE Survivor Series 2024 Thoughts

We are ending the year strong with these PLE’s, this week I go over WWE Survivor Series and give you my reasons as to why I believe the outcomes of these matches were chosen. My surprising thoughts on the United States Championship match and what could be next for the participants of the War Games matches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 04, 202429 minSeason 4Ep. 35

Tyson vs Paul Was it a Work or a Shoot?

Jeff and I dive into the highly anticipated boxing match between the legend Mike Tyson and social media star Jake Paul. We break down the fight, sharing our honest opinions on why it played out the way it did. Plus, we discuss the latest happenings on WWE Raw and SmackDown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21, 202431 min

AEW Full Gear 2024 Predictions

While I'm away in Australia, Jeff and I break down the AEW Full Gear card. Along with Producer Alex’s predictions, we discuss who we think will win each match and the reasons behind our picks, tying it all back to the ongoing storylines. Plus, I share a terrifying encounter with a giant spider I found in the house! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20, 202435 minSeason 4Ep. 34

Huge News and Update on the Frederation!

This is a very special episode of Unsanctioned Thursday as I go in deep into my journey with my company. I speak on where we are now and how the journey has brough me to the point where we are now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 14, 202418 min

Kevin Owens Beat Down on Randy Orton, Justified?

In this episode of Wrestling with Freddie, I fly solo while Jeff Dye is in Texas. I discuss my upcoming trip to Australia, Liv Morgan, Rhea Ripley's injury, The New Day storyline as they continue to fall apart and whether Big E's return is imminent. We continue to talk about The Bloodline on SmackDown, and the futures of Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 13, 202426 minSeason 4Ep. 33

WWE Crown Jewel 2024 Results

Jeff and I go over the winners and losers of this year's WWW Crown Jewel and debate where we went right and where we went wrong with our initial predications! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 07, 202414 min

Buy or Sell: Will the Current WWE & AEW Champs Retain Their Titles in 2025?

Despite stubbing my toe (and possibly breaking it!), this week we are diving into our Buy or Sell segment where we discuss the current champions in WWE and AEW and speculate whether or not they are keeping their belts into 2025 and beyond! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 06, 202446 minSeason 4Ep. 32

Crown Jewel Showdown

Happy Halloween from Unsanctioned Thursdays ! We’re talking all about the Crown Jewel card. Jeff, Producer Alex, and myself share predictions—from the U.S. Championship triple-threat to Cody vs. Gunther for the Men’s Crown Jewel title, and the women's 4 way match that is sure to leave us guessing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 31, 202417 min

RAW's Road to Crown Jewel: Bloodline, Brawls, and AEW Power Moves

Jeff and I are breaking down RAW’s road to Crown Jewel—from Seth Rollins vs. Bronson Reed to the big Bloodline reunion with Jey and Jimmy. We’ll dive into the Judgment Day’s future, the return of the Wyatts, and AEW’s power moves, like Moxley’s takeover. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 30, 202429 minSeason 4Ep. 31

Fright Night Favorites: Our Ultimate Horror Picks

Join us for a special Halloween episode of Unsanctioned Thursdays! We’re sharing our top horror movie recommendations that we think you should check out this Halloween - and most aren't ones you might think! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 202417 min

Is Bron Breaker vs Jey Uso the Feud of the Year?

Welcome to the ultimate episode of Wrestling with Friends! We've got a jam-packed show for you as we dive into Rhea Ripley's dominance in the ring, Bron Breaker's feud with Jey Uso, and Roman Reigns as the tribal chief. We also talk about the significance of wrestling managers, Jon Moxley's compelling bad guy persona, and the return of Adam Cole baby! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 23, 202434 minSeason 4Ep. 30

Jimmy Uso Returns and Sami’s Last Chance?

This week on Unsanctioned Thursday, Jeff and I dive deep into CM Punk's explosive promo on Monday Night Raw. We also explore the early signs of a potential Bloodline War Games match, discuss what the future holds for Sami Zayn in the ongoing saga and speculate on The Rock's possible involvement in future storylines. Tune in for all the latest WWE insights and predictions! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 202417 min

AEW WrestleDream Review, The True Final Countdown

Join Jeff and I for an action-packed episode as we break down AEW’s WrestleDream featuring a touching tribute to Bryan Danielson's legendary career and his emotional in-ring retirement. Plus, we celebrate Willow Nightingale's rapid rise in AEW and discuss the shocking return of Adam Cole to the ring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 16, 202435 minSeason 4Ep. 29

AEW WrestleDream, Is This Truly The Final Countdown for Danielson

Jeff and I dive into AEW’s WrestleDream, breaking down the matches and giving our predictions on who’s coming out on top and who’s taking the fall. Jeff’s not too happy about Producer Alex nailing all the right picks—he’s convinced there’s some cheating going on! And is this the end of the road for Bryan Danielson? We’ll give our thoughts on that too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 10, 202417 min

Finally The Rock Has Come Back!

We’ve got a stacked episode for you, RAW is officially moving to 2 hours starting now, but the big question is—will it stay that way if they move to Netflix? Plus, AEW just scored big for all cord-cutters with Dynamite and Collision streaming live on the Max app starting January 2025! We’re also diving into all the chaos from WWE’s Bad Blood—CM Punk and Drew McIntyre in Hell in a Cell, Nia Jax’s title defense, and, of course, Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes in the main event. See omnystudio.com/lis...

Oct 09, 202432 minSeason 4Ep. 28

Bad Blood 2024 Predictions

The tension between Drew and CM Punk is about to blow off in a Hell in a Cell match! Bad Blood is finally back after more than 15 years. Jeff and I go down the current card and give you our winners and why we make the picks that will most certainly happen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 03, 20248 min

Randy, KO, Cody, Who Turns First?

Join us as Jeff spills all the juicy details from his wild trip to Las Vegas! We’re left in awe by Main Event Jey Uso’s stunning victory, and our hearts ache at the thought of The New Day possibly splitting up. Plus, Jeff and I dive deep into the legendary Nigel McGuinness vs. Brian Danielson showdown at AEW Grand Slam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 02, 202431 minSeason 4Ep. 27

Vinnie Pacifico's European Tour and Horror Movie Debut!

Welcome back to Unsanctioned Thursday! This week, we're thrilled to have Vinnie Pacifico, our first repeat guest on the indie spotlight. Vinnie shares his exciting stories from his recent European tour, including wrestling at the Helsinki Metal Festival and amazing experiences in France and England. We also dive into Vinnie's upcoming horror movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 26, 202418 min

WWE TV Deals, CM Punk's Latest Promo, and New Day Drama!

Join me and Jeff Dye as we dive deep into the whirlwind of changes in the wrestling world! From WWE's new TV deals with Hulu and Peacock to the latest from AEW and their transition to streaming on Max, we cover it all. We also breakdown CM Punk's killer promos, the potential breakup of The New Day, and an epic segment featuring Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 25, 202438 minSeason 4Ep. 26

Indie Talent Spotlight with Teal Piper & Partner Deimos

This week on Unsanctioned Thursday Jeff and I welcome indie talent and the daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Rowdy Roddy Piper, Teal Piper and her husband/tag team partner Deimos. We explore their journey in wrestling, the challenges of being a legacy performer, and the dynamics of working as a couple in the ring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 19, 202411 min

Raw Moves to Netflix and Smackdown Now on USA!

Everyone loves wrestling! This week on Wrestling with Freddie, Jeff and I discuss the impact wresting is having right now and how things can only get bigger when Netflix and USA Network start getting involved! We talk the future of wrestling contracts, how love is infiltrating storylines in WWE, and the new era of SmackDown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 18, 202432 minSeason 4Ep. 25

AEW All Out: Syringes, Chair Shots, and a Betrayal

This year’s AEW All Out was spectacular, leaving the wrestling community buzzing with excitement. The pay-per-view event was packed with drama, but the most jaw-dropping moment came when Bryan Danielson was betrayed by his own brothers! We also get into the most shocking match - the unsanctioned fight that has fans everywhere debating the boundaries of hardcore wrestling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 12, 202425 min

Predictions Gone Wrong and a Potential Heel Turn

Jeff and I dive into the latest stories following WWE Bash in Berlin and speculate on how WWE’s content might change once it moves to Netflix. Plus, we toss around ideas for future storylines and matches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 202432 minSeason 4Ep. 24

Is the Bloodline the Best Faction of All-Time?

This week on Unsanctioned Thursdays we’re continuing to dive deep into the world of factions in professional wrestling. From the Corporation, Judgement Day, to AEW’s Inner Circle we have you covered. Plus, is the Bloodline the best faction of all-time? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 05, 202420 min

Top Wrestling Factions of All-Time: NWO, DX, and More!

Join me and Jeff Dye as we dive into the fascinating world of wrestling factions on this week’s episode. We’re talking about everything from the legendary NWO and The Four Horsemen to modern powerhouses like The Wyatt Family and Bullet Club. We’ll explore the impact and legacy of these iconic groups and discuss the creative vision behind some of the best factions in wrestling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 04, 202425 minSeason 4Ep. 23

WWE's First-Ever Premium Live Event in Germany

Bash in Berlin 2024 makes history as the first-ever Premium Live Event in Germany! We dive into the title card match, make bold predictions, and breakdown what each fight means for the superstars involved. It's Unsanctioned Thursdays! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 29, 202415 min
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