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 abo...
Jan 21, 2021•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 coachin...
Jan 14, 2021•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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,...
Jan 07, 2021•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 spea...
Dec 31, 2020•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Dec 24, 2020•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ma...
Dec 17, 2020•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Dancin...
Dec 10, 2020•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Henni...
Dec 03, 2020•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Nov 26, 2020•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, h...
Nov 19, 2020•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Nov 12, 2020•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 or...
Nov 05, 2020•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 al...
Oct 26, 2020•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast “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 podc...
Oct 22, 2020•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Oct 15, 2020•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Cod...
Oct 08, 2020•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 q...
Oct 01, 2020•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Sep 24, 2020•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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/...
Sep 17, 2020•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Sep 10, 2020•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Sep 03, 2020•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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/allelitewrestli...
Aug 27, 2020•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Aug 20, 2020•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 captu...
Aug 13, 2020•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Aug 06, 2020•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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/listene...
Jul 30, 2020•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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!...
Jul 23, 2020•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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). Yo...
Jul 16, 2020•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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-rin...
Jul 09, 2020•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Mel...
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