AEW Unrestricted – Details, episodes & analysis

Two-thirds of the current ROH World Six-Man Champions, Ross and Marshall Von Erich, along with their legendary father, Kevin, join to share the story of their recent Championship win with Dustin Rhodes! They talk about the history of their two legendary wrestling families, how they teamed with Dustin, what it was like to work with him in the ring, and why this Championship means so much. They also talk about training and wrestling in Japan, marking out for Shibata, growing up in Hawaii, returning to Texas, wrestling The Briscoe Brothers, and their new show, The Von Erich Podcast on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@thevonerichs). Plus, they reveal their thoughts on The Iron Claw movie and Zac Effron’s performance as “Kevin!”   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 All In takes place this Sunday, August 25th at Wembley Stadium in London! Will Ospreay looks to settle the score against MJF in a battle for the AEW American (aka International) Championship; The Young Bucks look to defend their Tag Team Titles against both FTR and The Acclaimed; Dr. Britt Baker DMD challenges Mercedes Mone for the TBS Championship; reigning AEW Women’s World Champion “Timeless” Toni Storm will attempt to fend off former friend, Mariah May; and it’s Title vs Career when Swerve Strickland and Bryan Danielson go head-to-head for the AEW World Championship belt. Plus, who will be victorious in the Casino Gauntlet Match in a bid for a guaranteed World title shot? And which of the AEW Trios will put the ladders to best use in a grab for the AEW World Trios Championship?   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

Ian Riccaboni has had some great broadcast partners during his 10 years with Ring Of Honor including Colt Cobana, Nigel McGuinness, and Caprice Coleman. He shares what he learned from Colt, what he enjoys most about working with Nigel, and how he and Caprice prepare for every ROH match they call. Ian gives a play-by-play account of his involvement in the 2018 All In show, his first introduction to Excalibur, and why he didn’t initially join AEW when it launched not long after. He talks about ROH’s historic show at Madison Square Garden, some of his favorite road trips with Jay Lethal, the Briscoes, and Chuck Taylor, his friendship with former ROH owner Cary Silkin, and how he convinced then ROH booker, Delirious, to give him a shot on the mic. Plus, Ian reveals when his love of wrestling started, how his short-lived music career influenced his broadcast style, and what inspired those incredible raps over Willow Nightingale’s entrance! 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

Chris Jericho has been with AEW since day one! He talks about his first meeting with Tony Khan, what prompted him to sign with the start-up wrestling company, his initial goals when DYNAMITE launched, and what he hopes to do as TV starts its fourth year! Chris talks about being the first ever AEW World Champion, his matches with Jon Moxley and Bryan Danielson, and what it was like working with young talent like Darby Allin, MJF, Sammy Guevara, Jungle Boy and Danny Garcia. He speaks to the formation of the Inner Circle and the Jericho Appreciation Society, his feud with Eddie Kingston, the hardcore match with Nick Gage, and the first Stadium Stampede. Plus, Chris shares the inspiration behind the Painmaker and Lionheart Chris Jericho! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

William Regal and Tony Schiavone go way back, and their first introduction is just one story that William Regal tells on his return visit to AEW Unrestricted. Regal explains why he had to kayfabe Schiavone about his AEW debut, why he owes Tony Schiavone a huge debt of thanks for his wrestling success in the States, and the crash course he got in live TV from Tony. Regal also talks about the first time he met and worked for Kevin Sullivan, the match that never was that resulted in William’s broken nose, his Clash Of The Champions XXXVIII against Antonio Inoki, and the best heckling he every received in the ring. Plus, William offers some words of advice for all aspiring young pro wrestlers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Madison Rayne is a self-described gymnastics mom, dog mom, and creme brulee conniesuer, and she’s also a big blast of positive energy and the new women’s coach at AEW! She describes the whirlwind process that was her AEW signing, her first day in the locker room, and what it was like to immediately get in the ring with Jade Cargill in pursuit of the TBS Championship! She discusses her coaching style, working with younger talent like Anna Jay, Penelope Ford, and Julia Hart, and what it takes to be a great heel. She also recounts wrestling her younger brothers as a kid, dropping out of college to pursue pro wrestling, the evolution of the Madison Rayne character, learning to do commentary with husband Josh Matthews, and what it was like to come back to wrestling after having a baby. Plus she talks about her love of baseball, boy bands, and The Clippers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Claudio Castagnoli made quite a debut on AEW DYNAMITE during Blood & Guts III when he “swung” Chris Jericho on the top of the steel cage! Claudio details that story along with the circumstances around his surprise AEW debut at Forbidden Door! He explains the original idea for his debut, and how an injury to longtime friend Bryan Danielson changed those initial plans. He talks about joining the Blackpool Combat Club with Jon Moxley, Bryan Danielson, Wheeler Yuta, and William Regal, what makes their chemistry work so well, and why he thinks Serena Deeb would be the perfect addition. Claudio also shares his thoughts on the ROH World Championship, what it was like being in the ring again with Dustin Rhodes and Jake Hager, and who he’s looking forward to working with at AEW. Plus, Claudio discusses his love of crossfit, flight simulator video games, bad puns, and working matches with Mr. Brodie Lee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AEW ALL OUT is live from the Now Arena in Chicago this Sunday, September 4th, and AEW CEO, GM and Head of Creative Tony Khan returns to break down the sizzlin’ hot card with Ref Aubrey and Tony Schiavone. Jon Moxley and CM Punk in an AEW World Championship match; Tony Storm, Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D., Jamie Hayter, and Hikaru Shida fighting for the AEW Interim Women’s World Championship; Jade Cargill defending the TBS Championship against Athena; The Acclaimed challenging Swerve In Our Glory for the AEW World Tag Team Championship; the crowning of the first-ever Trios Champions; and a dream match featuring Lionheart Chris Jericho and The American Dragon Bryan Danielson! There’s a grudge match a year in the making between Jungle Boy and Christian Cage, a showdown between Ricky Starks and Powerhouse Hobbs, and a history-making match for Sting! Plus, Tony Khan reveals the stacked matchups for Zero Hour, and explains how you can watch ALL OUT in a movie theater near you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Sterling Esq. agrees with Swerve Strickland about one thing only – that Mark has a very cake-able face! Mark talks about Swerve In Our Glory, Jade Cargill, his new clients, Josh Woods & Tony Nese, and the client who started everything for Mark at AEW – MJF! He has some words for Danhausen, some thoughts on wearing suits and who does it best at AEW, and some reasons why he calls Pat Buck “dad.” Mark also talks about his extensive action figure collection, his backyard wrestling production experiences, his love of video games, what he enjoys most about co-hosting the “Major Wrestling Figures” podcast, and his biggest goals at AEW. And if you need legal assistance and are NOT currently employed by AEW, do NOT call Mark Sterling! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There have been some big changes backstage at AEW that have resulted in some well-deserved promotions including one for AEW Unrestricted co-host Tony Schiavone! Tony & Aubrey discuss his new role as Senior Producer, Special Advisor & Talent Relations, and what the means for Tony and the AEW talent. They talk about Sonjay Dutt, Pat Buck, and QT Marshall’s new responsibilities around talent, creative, and production, and how all of these changes will help AEW continue to grow. They give a peak behind-the-curtain at what it takes to deliver DYNAMITE and RAMPAGE to TV every week, and they preview some big events coming up before year-end for AEW! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices