AEW Unrestricted

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

Red Velvet is back on AEW Unrestricted with the gold in hand and plenty to say! The reigning ROH Women’s World Television Champion gets real about her road to the title – from grueling battles with Sandra Moone, Leila Grey, and Queen Aminata to that brutal Street Fight with Diamanté and her emotional win over Billie Starkz. She opens up about the injuries that nearly sidelined her for good, the comeback that redefined her, and why she’s more fired up than ever!   AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. Enter the Win your way to AEW All In Sweepstakes -  https://bit.ly/4kFCWDY. 5 lucky winners will win 2 tickets each to All In: Texas! Contest ends TODAY June 19th at 9am Pacific and winners will be chosen at random!   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

Nick Wayne discusses his journey from signing with AEW at 16 to becoming the youngest participant in NJPW’s Best of the Super Juniors. He shares details about his AEW debut, working alongside Christian Cage and Mother Wayne in The Patriarchy, and turning on longtime mentor Darby Allin. Nick also reflects on honoring his father’s legacy and bleeding in the now-infamous vignette that aired ahead of his AEW debut against Swerve Strickland. Plus, he talks about his current run as ROH World Television Champion and what it means to hold that title at just 19 years old.   AEW Unrestricted is sponsored by Upper Deck. Enter the "Win your way to AEW All In Sweepstakes" - https://bit.ly/4kFCWDY. 5 lucky winners will win 2 tickets each to All In: Texas! Contest ends June 19th at 9am Pacific and winners will be chosen at random!   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

QT Marshall wears A LOT of hats in AEW – mentor, wrestler, Vice President of Show and Creative Coordination – and he’s back to talk about all of it. From orchestrating the viral Full Gear match featuring Big Boom AJ & Big Justice, to stepping away from AEW in 2023 and returning revitalized, QT pulls the curtain back on his real-life wrestling journey. He opens up about burnout, bodybuilding, and being the glue behind the scenes at AEW. Plus, hear the story behind the rise of Harley Cameron, how social media built a pay-per-view moment, and why QT’s still lacing up his boots every weekend. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Veteran wrestling journalist Keith Elliot Greenberg pulls back the curtain on This Book Is All Elite: The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling – the definitive chronicle of AEW’s first five years. From pandemic-era pivots to behind-the-scenes moments with Sting, Jon Moxley, MJF, and Hikaru Shida, Keith shares how this one-of-a-kind coffee table book came together with unprecedented access and trust. Discover how AEW’s origin story defies myth, how Tony Khan’s vision took shape long before All In, and why this book is essential reading for fans now and 100 years from now. Plus, hear how Aubrey and Will contributed to the interviews that helped shape this historic project. 📚 This Book Is All Elite is available now for pre-order wherever books are sold! 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/playlistlist=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AEW Double or Nothing is this Sunday, May 25th in Glendale, Arizona! Ref Aubrey Edwards and Will Washington are breaking down the stacked card coming to the Desert Diamond Arena including the high-stakes AEW Women’s World Championship bout between Timeless Toni Storm and Mina Shirakawa, the wild return of Anarchy in the Arena (featuring unlikely alliances and first-time chaos), and the finals of the Owen Hart Foundation Cup Tournament where both winners punch their ticket to All In: Texas! They also discuss FTR’s dramatic shift, their showdown with Nigel McGuinness & Daniel Garcia, and why Mark Briscoe vs. Ricochet in a stretcher match might just steal the show. Tickets available at https://aewtix.com   Stream AEW: Double or Nothing on YouTube or Prime Video  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

Julia Hart makes her long-awaited return to AEW: Unrestricted to talk about her 155-day reign as TBS Champion, dropping the title to Willow Nightingale, her emotional in-ring comeback from injury (against Jamie Hayter), and what it was like to face Mercedes Moné in the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament. Julia also shares how she brought her character vision to life through cinematic vignettes, why teaming with Skye Blue just worked, and how Brody King and Buddy Matthews helped shape her in-ring confidence. Plus, Julia opens up about life with husband Lee Johnson, lessons from Darby Allin, and the advice she’d give herself before her next championship run. 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 o YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Beast is back! Nyla Rose joins to relive some of the wildest, weirdest, and most unforgettable matches and moments in Double or Nothing history, including Awesome Kong’s surprise debut in 2019, the cinematic chaos of the Stadium Stampede, and the blood-soaked madness of Anarchy in the Arena! Nyla shares memories of battling Hikaru Shida, meeting “Mr. Sting,” and nearly stealing a giant playing card. Plus, the crew talks exploding shoes, Owen Hart Tournament magic, pandemic pay-per-views, and the future of AEW’s women's division with Mercedes Moné and Kris Statlander.   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/playlistist=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices