AEW Unrestricted

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 imposter syndrome and setbacks to keep her dream alive. She recounts the unbelievable AEW moment when Tony Khan unexpectedly told her she booked a match, how her Ring of Honor debut unfolded, and the surreal path that led her to joining Ari Daivari, Tony Nese, and Mark Sterling as part of the Premiere Athletes. Plus, dog cameos, DM-ing her way into opportunities, and the real story behind “six-three on a bad day.” AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. The AEW SP Game Used set is out now – packed with autographs, tech cards, and real match-used relics. Get it today! https://bit.ly/3XpHOmx AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, rescuing her Orlando street cat, and her biggest dream in AEW: becoming champion on a major stage with her parents watching for the first time. AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. The AEW SP Game Used set is out now – packed with autographs, tech cards, and real match-used relics. Get it today! https://bit.ly/3XpHOmx AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 AEW World Champion. Keith talks Excalibur’s rise as the voice of AEW, the Gunn brothers keeping Daily’s Place alive during the pandemic, the emotional backstage moments from Wembley, and the candid perspectives from AEW talent who helped define the company. If you want the untold stories, unseen photos, and definitive history of AEW’s first 5 years, this is the episode—and the book—that delivers it. Purchase THIS BOOK IS ALL ELITE: The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/755079/this-book-is-all-elite-the-inside-story-of-all-elite-wrestling-by-keith-elliot-greenberg-and-all-elite-wrestling/ AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. The AEW SP Game Used set is out now – packed with autographs, tech cards, and real match-used relics. Get it today! https://bit.ly/3XpHOmx AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 title against Mark Briscoe and racking up his 8th successful title defense in the process, and the Casino Gauntlet match to determine the inaugural National Champion! Plus, Kevin Knight joins to share his strategy going into the Casino Gauntlet match, what it would mean to win, how this match will affect JetSpeed, his tag team with Speedball Mike Bailey, and why gold is always the goal! AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. The AEW SP Game Used set is out now – packed with autographs, tech cards, and real match-used relics. Get it at local hobby shops or at https://bit.ly/3XpHOmx And… The new AEW Full Gear digital card set is live now! Grab yours at https://UpperDeckEpack.com/redemption/2025FullGear AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 since the Varsity Blonds, and the behind-the-scenes antics that made AEW’s karaoke nights and pledge parties legendary (and nearly banned). Plus, hear who loses their phone every week, which AEW stars could survive a night with The Frat House, which couldn’t, and why the motto—“If it isn’t fun, why the f*** are we doing it?" is their guiding principle. AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. Get closer to the ring than ever before. Unwrap your favorite AEW wrestling trading cards and build your collection today! Visit https://UpperDeck.com to learn more. Follow & Subscribe: 🎧 AEW Unrestricted on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen 📺 Watch full episodes every Monday on YouTube @AEWUnrestricted 🎟 Sign up for AEW Insider access & pre-sales at AEWtix.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 & Guts. Hear how the women’s first-ever Blood & Guts match became a reality, what makes this year’s double-cage lineup so different, and why Greensboro’s legendary arena is the perfect home for AEW’s most violent night. The new AEW memorabilia launch from Upper Deck Authenticated features a lineup of standout autographed pieces! Available now: ⁠https://bit.ly/426EH5X⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 entrance comes together and how his grounded, technical style fits the chaos. Plus, Kyle talks about his recent rivalry with Kyle Fletcher, reuniting with Adam Cole and Roderick Strong in Paragon, and how he’s keeping the group strong while Adam recovers. AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. Get closer to the ring than ever before. Unwrap your favorite AEW wrestling trading cards and build your collection today! Visit https://UpperDeck.com to learn more. Follow & Subscribe: 🎧 AEW Unrestricted on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen 📺 Watch full episodes every Monday on YouTube @AEWUnrestricted 🎟 Sign up for AEW Insider access & pre-sales at AEWtix.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 breaks down AEW main event stats (who has the most appearances), shocking turns, and what’s next on the road to Full Gear. AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. Get closer to the ring than ever before. Unwrap your favorite AEW wrestling trading cards and build your collection today! Visit https://UpperDeck.com to learn more. Follow & Subscribe: 🎧 AEW Unrestricted on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen 📺Watch full episodes every Monday on YouTube @AEWUnrestricted 🎟 Sign up for AEW Insider access & pre-sales at AEWtix.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Callis Family (Konosuke Takeshita & Kazuchika Okada) for the AEW World Tag Team Championship. AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. Get closer to the ring than ever before. Unwrap your favorite AEW wrestling trading cards and build your collection today! Visit https://UpperDeck.com to learn more. AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, reflecting on his brother Jay’s legacy, their lifelong bond, and how faith and family continue to guide him inside and outside the ring. The new AEW memorabilia launch from Upper Deck Authenticated features a lineup of standout autographed pieces – like Adam Copeland’s Rated R Superstar print, Kenny Omega’s ‘Flying High’ gold, and MJF’s plaid cashmere scarf. Available now! https://bit.ly/426EH5X AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 EVE, and how she balances career, family and motherhood. The new AEW memorabilia launch from Upper Deck Authenticated features a lineup of standout autographed pieces – like Adam Copeland’s Rated R Superstar print, Kenny Omega’s ‘Flying High’ gold, and MJF’s plaid cashmere scarf. Available now! https://bit.ly/426EH5X AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 rapid-fire round of fun questions about dream opponents, fan signs, and more! The new AEW memorabilia launch from Upper Deck Authenticated features a lineup of standout autographed pieces – like Adam Copeland’s Rated R Superstar print, Kenny Omega’s ‘Flying High’ gold, and MJF’s plaid cashmere scarf. Available now! https://bit.ly/426EH5X AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 between Mark Briscoe and MJF. Plus, Kris Statlander stops by to talk about her journey back to the AEW Women’s World Championship picture, her four-way title shot against Timeless Toni Storm, Jamie Hayter, and Tekla, and why 2025 has become her “reformation year”! AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. Get closer to the ring than ever before. Unwrap your favorite AEW wrestling trading cards and build your collection today! Visit https://UpperDeck.com to learn more. AEW Unrestricted video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 moment he knew he was ready to bet on himself. AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. Get closer to the ring than ever before. Unwrap your favorite AEW wrestling trading cards and build your collection today! Visit https://UpperDeck.com to learn more. AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 always been the dream! AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck Authenticated 2025 AEW Monumental. Each box contains three carefully hand-picked memorabilia pieces with the chance to win a VIP fan experience. Elevate your memorabilia collection and chase a variety of items from Adam Page, MJF, Kenny Omega, Sting, Toni Storm, Mercedes Moné, and many more! https://bit.ly/45wlFGN AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“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 instigated by Speedball Mike Bailey! Plus, Blake shares what NJPW's Best of Super Juniors taught him about pace and presence, and the match that made him think, “I belong here.” AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck Authenticated 2025 AEW Monumental. Unlock the thrill of discovering autographed memorabilia of elite wrestlers & champions. Each box contains three carefully hand-picked memorabilia pieces with the chance to win a VIP fan experience. Elevate your memorabilia collection and chase a variety of items from Adam Page, MJF, Kenny Omega, Sting, Toni Storm, Mercedes Moné, and many more! https://bit.ly/45wlFGN AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 ROH Forever Women’s Champion challenging “Timeless” Toni Storm for the AEW Women’s World Championship; and Hiromu Takahashi answering TNT Champion Kyle Fletcher’s call for the best pound-for-pound New Japan has to offer! Plus, TK’s take on the AEW World Championship match between current champ “Hangman” Adam Page and MJF, and the highly-anticipated tag match between the reunited Adam Copeland and Christian Cage taking on The Matriarchy (Kip Sabian and Nick Wayne). AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck Authenticated 2025 AEW Monumental. Unlock the thrill of discovering autographed memorabilia of elite wrestlers & champions. Each box contains three carefully hand-picked memorabilia pieces with the chance to win a VIP fan experience. Elevate your memorabilia collection and chase a variety of items from Adam Page, MJF, Kenny Omega, Sting, Toni Storm, Mercedes Moné, and many more! https://bit.ly/45wlFGN AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 The Bucks changed his life forever. Plus, Rick explains referee bumps in AEW, and reveals why persistence and kindness are the secret ingredients behind his three decades in pro wrestling. AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. Get closer to the ring than ever before. Unwrap your favorite AEW wrestling trading cards and build your collection today! Visit https://UpperDeck.com to learn more. AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Guevara in their sights. Plus, GYV reveal their goals in AEW, how they’ve evolved since their early days on the UK indies, and why they're ready to take over the AEW tag division. AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. Get closer to the ring than ever before. Unwrap your favorite AEW wrestling trading cards and build your collection today! Visit https://UpperDeck.com to learn more. AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 books and Saturday morning cartoons, and why wrestling and art were always meant to collide in her world. She shares stories behind her work with Bryan Danielson, Kris Statlander, Tay Melo, and Willow Nightingale. She speaks to her passion for spotlighting the women of AEW, and how the Heels community helped her find her tribe! AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. Get closer to the ring than ever before. Unwrap your favorite AEW wrestling trading cards and build your collection today! Visit https://UpperDeck.com to learn more. AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 teaching background fuels his coaching style at AEW. He also reveals the passion and positivity that drives his work behind the scenes at AEW with talent like Anna Jay and Shane Taylor, how it’s been to build bond with the other coaches like Scotty 2 Hotty, Jerry Lynn and Luther, and the legacy Ray hopes to leave behind. Plus, he has stories about his acting career including his recent indie movie, The Unbreakable Bunch! AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck! Claim your free 2025 AEW ALL IN Digital Promo Card set from Upper Deck today! The set is only available until July 28 at 12pm Pacific. CLAIM HERE: https://bit.ly/4kUKqT2 AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 blend of influences behind the Jacked persona. AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck! Claim your free 2025 AEW ALL IN Digital Promo Card set from Upper Deck today! The set is only available until July 28 at 12pm Pacific. CLAIM HERE: https://bit.ly/4kUKqT2 AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 The Hurt Syndicate, The Patriarchy, and Jet Speed, and the high-stakes bout between The Young Bucks and Swerve Strickland & Will Ospreay with EVP titles and no World Championship shot for one year on the line! AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck! Claim your free 2025 AEW ALL IN Digital Promo Card set from Upper Deck today! The set is only available until July 28 at 12pm Pacific. CLAIM HERE: https://bit.ly/4kUKqT2 AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Final Battle. He opens up about the physical and mental toll of the injury, his road back to AEW, and the emotional return at Double or Nothing 2025. Plus, Brandon shouts out the referees and wrestlers who’ve helped him grow, including FTR, Danny Garcia, and his mentor Aubrey Edwards. AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck! Claim your free 2025 AEW ALL IN Digital Promo Card set from Upper Deck today! The set is only available until July 28 at 12pm Pacific. CLAIM HERE: https://bit.ly/4kUKqT2 AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Alexander is finally All Elite, and he’s bringing the headgear and the heat to AEW Unrestricted! The “Walking Weapon” talks about his surprise Wild Card debut against Hangman Adam Page, his chaotic 14-man tag match at Grand Slam Mexico, and how it differed from the first time he wrestled in Mexico! He explains why teaming up with Don Callis and joining his family is a great move for him at AEW, and what it meant to hear that AEW crowd pop for him. He also discusses working with Scott D’Amore, his deep connection to Canadian wrestling, and how a cauliflower ear led to his iconic headgear. Plus, Josh reveals why Chris Jericho, Kenny Omega, and Swerve Strickland are on the top of his AEW dream match list! AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck! Claim your free 2025 AEW ALL IN Digital Promo Card set from Upper Deck today! The set is only available until July 28 at 12pm Pacific. CLAIM HERE: https://bit.ly/4kUKqT2 AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices