Scott Garland is the newest AEW coach and producer, and shares his coaching philosophy and style, and explains what he thinks it takes to successfully work with young talent. He also talks about how he came to AEW, the role that Sonjay Dutt played in that process, and what it’s like to work alongside Tony Khan. He has stories about his own start in wrestling, and transitioning from performer to coach. And he reveals whether a return to in-ring performance is in his future. AEW Unrestricted video...
Jan 11, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Will & Ref Aubrey break down their favorite AEW TV matches of 2023 including the Tribute to Jay Briscoe on Dynamite; the FTR vs The Bullet Club Gold Best of 3 Falls on Collision; the BCC-Best Friends Parking Lot Street Fight on Rampage; Bryan Danielson & Rush’s bloody battle on AEW Dynamite Fight Night; Kenny Omega’s return to the ring vs El Hijo del Vikingo on Dynamite; the Kenny Omega-Jon Moxley Steel Cage Match; and the Bryan Danielson-Ricky Starks Texas Death Match on Collision, among many o...
Jan 04, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s our favorite moments and stories of AEW Unrestricted from 2023, and that means a little singing and celebrating shrimp cocktail style with Prince Nana; applauding the accomplishments of all four of Billy Gunn’s “sons,” reliving favorite in-ring opponents with Roderick Strong, remembering the late, great Jay Briscoe with his brother Mark, making peace with Jeff Jarrett, and devolving into hilarious chaos with RJ City. AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTub...
Dec 21, 2023•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mariah May has been too focused on Toni Storm and AEW to bother furnishing her new American apartment (watch the episode on YouTube). Mariah talks about her first meeting with Tony Khan, how she kept her AEW signing a secret, her AEW debut with RJ City, and what the locker room’s been like so far. She also talks Japanese wrestling and culture, how social media during the pandemic ultimately helped her wrestling career, and what it’s been like to travel and live around the world. Learn more about...
Dec 14, 2023•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s been a busy time in AEW with the Continental Classic Tournament underway and the World’s End pay-per-view coming! Ref Aubrey and Will Washington break it all down and also share some great behind-the-scenes stories from Full Gear at the KIA Forum in Los Angeles! They talk Julia Hart, Swerve Strickland, Hangman Adam Page, Chris Jericho and Kenny Omega, MJF, and the very mysterious Devil. Thank you for supporting our sponsors! FitBod: Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE at https...
Dec 07, 2023•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chris Hero currently works his wrestling magic behind-the-scenes at AEW, mostly on AEW Collision, but he hasn’t completely ruled out a future in-ring appearance. In fact, he just made his return to the ring after a 3 year hiatus, and explains how and why it happened. Chris also chronicles his AEW journey and the role that longtime friend, Sonjay Dutt, played in it. He talks about his long in-ring history with Claudio Castagnoli, working again with Jimmy Jacobs, his coaching philosophy, and the m...
Nov 30, 2023•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Karen Jarrett and Ref Aubrey Edwards give a great behind-the-scenes look at their incredible match that left Ref Aubrey undefeated in her pro wrestling career! They talk about planning and executing the guitar shot, the training and rehearsal that went into that moment, and the pre-tape that ended with Aubrey taking a boot to the face from Karen. Karen also talks about her journey to AEW, how and when she found out that she would be joining her husband, Jeff, Sonjay Dutt, Jay Lethal and Satnam S...
Nov 22, 2023•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast AEW Full Gear takes place this Saturday, November 18th live at the KIA Forum in Los Angeles! CEO, GM and Head of Creative, Tony Khan, returns to break down the biggest matches on what is sure to be a history-making card. MJF faces off against Switchblade Jay White for the AEW World Championship after he defends the ROH Tag Team Title against The Gunns during Zero Hour (FREE for everyone to watch on YouTube). Hikaru Shida defends the AEW Women’s World Championship against Timeless Toni Storm. Ric...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Tony Khan joins AEW Unrestricted tomorrow - FRIDAY 11/17 - to preview Full Gear 2023... happening Saturday 11/18 live from the KIA Forum in Los Angeles at 7pm Eastern / 6 Central! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 16, 2023•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sarah Stock made her AEW debut in her hometown of Winnipeg, Canada, and explains why that was so special. She talks about reconnecting with everyone from Dustin Rhodes to Dean Malenko to Chris Jericho, and being excited to work with Kris Statlander! She recalls some of her favorite moments in TNA and CMLL, the Dark Angel gimmick, her friendship with Taya Valkyrie, her coaching style and philosophy, and her return to wrestling after a 7-year absence. Thank you for supporting our sponsors! FitBod:...
Nov 09, 2023•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kevin Kelly is the voice of AEW Collision, and shares the story of how that came to be! He recounts his first conversation with Tony Khan, his first experience at AEW Collision, and building chemistry and flow with Nigel McGuinness. He breaks down his announcing influences and style, how he developed his voice, and the differences between calling taped matches verses a live television show! He speaks to his announcing careers with New Japan Pro Wrestling and ROH, how that storytelling differs fr...
Nov 02, 2023•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Even Billy Gunn can’t believe the success and popularity of “Oh scissor me, Daddy Ass!” Billy talks about the origin of the chant, how he came to work with The Acclaimed, his short-lived, abrupt retirement, and what it meant to win the AEW World Trios Championship at All In London. He speaks to having fun in the ring, selling effectively, chemistry in tag teams, the importance of character development, and why he’s selective about the bumps he takes. Billy also discusses the importance of refere...
Oct 26, 2023•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ref Aubrey Edwards and Will Washington breakdown AEW Dynamite’s Title Tuesday special episode! They discuss the opening match between Swerve Strickland and Bryan Danielson, and what Swerve had to say right after the match. They talk about the unexpected match between Will Hobbs and Chris Jericho, Orange Cassidy’s surprise win over Rey Fenix to recapture the International Championship, the in-ring debut of Adam Copeland going one-on-one with Luchasaurus, and the brilliant introduction of Timeless...
Oct 19, 2023•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast The inaugural Wrestledream is in the history books, and Ref Aubrey Edwards and Will Washington relive some of their favorite moments and matches! They discuss the debut of Adam Copeland, his reunion with Christian Cage, and the crowd’s incredible reaction. They breakdown the dream match that was Bryan Danielson and Zach Sabre Jr., and why it was the perfect match to represent Wrestledream. They talk about Swerve Strickland and Hangman Adam Page, and the incredible growth of Julia Hart! They also...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Jimmy Jacobs gave up farm life in rural Georgia to revel in the awesome chaos of AEW! He talks about the call he got from Bryan Danielson that put his AEW journey into motion, his first AEW show in Washington DC, and his creative relationship with Tony Khan. He has stories about working with Chris Jericho, Tyler Black, and The Briscoe Brothers, performing on MTV’s Wrestling Society X, developing storylines for different talent, and building bonds in the trenches of pro wrestling. Jimmy also shar...
Oct 05, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast AEW Wrestledream pays tribute to New Japan Pro Wrestling founder, the late, great Antonio Inoki, with a stacked card befitting a legendary legacy! CEO, GM and Head of Creative, Tony Khan, returns to break down the incredible dream matchups! The American Dragon Bryan Danielson takes on Zach Sabre Jr.; Darby Allin challenges Christian Cage for the TNT Championship in a 2 out of 3 Falls match; and hometown hero Swerve Strickland faces Hangman Adam Page in the ring for the first time ever! Kris Stat...
Sep 29, 2023•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taya Valkyrie is All Elite, and talks about coming in and challenging straightaway for the TBS Championship! She speaks to making her AEW debut in Canada, why the crowd’s huge pop was such a welcome surprise, and what that first match opportunity meant to her. She talks about the talent of the AEW women’s locker room, who she’s excited to wrestle, and the magic of her first Double or Nothing appearance. Taya also shares the lore behind the Taya Valkyrie character including the inspiration behind...
Sep 21, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Andrade El Idolo is back, and on AEW Collision, after suffering the first-ever injury of his 20+ year career! Andrade details his injury, surgery, rehab, and what it’s like to now be in the best shape of his life. He talks about his AEW Collision debut in a singles match against Buddy Matthews, how he found out, what it means to be a part of Collision, and the surprise welcome he received that first night back. He speaks to wrestling as a heel vs a babyface, getting his start in Mexico, and his ...
Sep 14, 2023•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast AEW All In London live from Wembley Stadium made history with a paid attendance of 81,035 tickets sold becoming the biggest-selling pro wrestling event in history. And AEW followed that up by holding All Out Chicago the very next weekend! Ref Aubrey Edwards and Will Washington share their favorite moments and matches, and reveal some great behind-the-scenes details from both historic shows! Hear stories about Chris Jericho, Sting, Swerve Strickland, Orange Cassidy, Billy Gunn, Kenny Omega, the A...
Sep 07, 2023•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast AEW All Out is this Sunday, September 3rd live from the United Center in Chicago! Will Washington and referee Aubrey Edwards break down the hottest card in pro wrestling! Luchasaurus defends the TNT Championship against Darby Allin. Jon Moxley challenges Orange Cassidy for the AEW International Championship. Ruby Soho tries to capture her first AEW title in a head-to-head battle against Kris Statlander for the TBS Championship. Will Samoa Joe retain the ROH World Television title or drop it to a...
Sep 01, 2023•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast AEW All In, the biggest show in wrestling history, takes place this Sunday, August 27th at Wembley Stadium in London! CEO, GM and Head of Creative, Tony Khan, returns to break down the biggest matches on what is sure to be a history-making card. Two of the greatest tag teams of all time, The Young Bucks and FTR look to settle the score in a Rubber Match; MJF faces off against his best friend for the AEW World Championship after they team up to challenge Aussie Open for the ROH World Tag Team tit...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast AEW Dynamite recently celebrated 200 episodes, and Ref Aubrey Edwards was on 197 of them! She and Will Washington share some behind-the-scenes stories from the first-ever Dynamite on October 2, 2019 live from the Capital Arena in Washington DC. They also discuss their favorite celebrity guests like Rick Ross, Shaq and Snoop Dogg; their favorite factions like Team Taz and The Inner Circle; their favorite debuts like Mr. Brodie Lee and Sting; and some of their favorite matches like the first-ever ...
Aug 17, 2023•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Roderick Strong was able to keep his AEW debut a secret, and explains why that surprise was such a big deal for him. He talks about the Falls Count Anywhere match with Chris Jericho that included the return of Adam Cole, a killer ice cream spot, and the use of some violent Texas trash cans. He recounts his original ROH feud with Samoa Joe and what it meant to get back in the ring with him in a singles match for the first time in 17 years. He discusses his injury and rehab, his decision to return...
Aug 10, 2023•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nigel McGuinness is on the commentary team for AEW Collision, and explains how that happened and the role that his abilities as a real-life magician may have played in clinching the deal. He discusses his commentary philosophy, his chemistry with both Kevin Kelly and Ian Riccaboni, finding his voice, and what it was like to transition from wrestler to broadcaster. He shares the story behind the injury that forced his retirement, and his surprise return to commentary at ROH Supercard of Honor PPV...
Aug 03, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Briscoe, Ref Aubrey Edwards and Papa Briscoe soundly defeated Jeff and Karen Jarrett and Jay Lethal in a heck of a match that ended in a surprise submission! Mark and Ref Aubrey break it all down, and explain how this unlikely trios team came to be, and whether one person’s retirement will truly prevent them from going on a run of their own! Mark Briscoe also shares some great stories about his guest referee spot at AEW Double or Nothing, his incredible and bittersweet AEW Dynamite debut in...
Jul 27, 2023•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kyle Fletcher is one half of the Aussie Open tag team. He shares the story of how he and Mark Davis met and started tagging together in Australia, what led them to the UK wrestling scene, and how that segued into an opportunity with New Japan and ultimately AEW. He speaks to their friendship with Will Ospreay, how they received the invite to join Ospreay’s United Empire faction, and what he thought when he heard that they would be participating in the AEW Trios Tournament! He discusses their mat...
Jul 20, 2023•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mike Bennett is one-third of the ROH tag team The Kingdom, and talks about his newfound excitement and love for pro wrestling, and especially getting busted open the hard way! He defines his #BostonStrong wrestling style, and explains why he’s up for anything and everything from tacks to tables to pure rules matches. He discusses the family nature of Ring of Honor, what the Briscoe Brothers did for The Kingdom and ROH in the early days, how they all felt when Tony Khan purchased the company, and...
Jul 13, 2023•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast AEW Unrestricted was Live at Double or Nothing in FanFest, and welcomed three very special guests – Anna JAS, Anthony Bowen of The Acclaimed, and Blackpool Combat Club’s Wheeler Yuta! Anna JAS talks street fights, learning from Jericho, and plays a little game of “This or That.” Anthony Bowens demonstrates proper scissoring technique, makes a case for Daddy Ass getting some gold, and shares some of the process behind Max Caster’s raps. And Wheeler Yuta talks about the incredible match with Jon M...
Jul 06, 2023•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast The incredible AEW Fight Forever console game is out today, and we’re celebrating its release with Adam Cole Bay Bay (aka Chugs), Evil Uno, the host of All Elite Arcade on twitch, and AEW Sr. Vice President of Business Development, Partnerships, and video games, Nik Sobic! Nik spearheaded Fight Forever, and shares the game’s origin story, and the role that Kenny Omega played in its development. The guys reveal their favorite characters, move sets, weapons, and game mode, and give a sneak-peak at...
Jun 29, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast AEWxNJPW Forbidden Door 2 is live from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada this Sunday, June 25th, and Rocky Romero from NJPW returns to break down the biggest matches on the hottest card in pro wrestling with Ref Aubrey and special guest co-host, Will Washington! Kenny Omega and Will Washington go head-to-head for the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship in what’s sure to be another epic battle. AEW’s Jungle Boy Jack Perry stepped up to answer current IWGP World Heavyweight Champion ...
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