Will, Ref Aubrey, and special guest co-host Nyla Rose reveal their favorite matches and moments of 2024, which include bangers from Revolution, Double or Nothing, Full Gear, Rampage, and of course, Dynamite, and feature everyone from Willow Nightingale and Mercedes Mone to Darby Allin and Sting to Hangman Adam Page and Swerve Strickland to Toni Storm and Mariah May. They have some backstage stories, a couple of bucket list moments, a kookoo tag team collab, and another celebration of the current Tag Team Champs Private Party! Plus, Nyla Rose reveals her 16-year-old self’s very interesting (and random) collection!
Serpentico returns to the pod to talk about the many masks, we mean “hats” he wears at AEW. He talks about the work and wrestling he’s doing for ROH, and the recent victory he secured over Sidney Akeem. He has stories about the Spanish Announce Project tag team with Angelico, and his goals once his partner returns from injury. He explains “clearance matches,” and why he’s especially happy to assist with those, how he got involved in coaching and why the Ricochet vs Komander matches is among his favorites as a coach, and what he’s learned about coaching from Jerry Lynn and Dean Malenko. And of course, Serpentico has plenty to say about his love-hate with Nyla Rose!
Anthony Henry is one half of the Workhorsemen tag team at AEW, and he’s just about ready to make his big comeback after two injuries! He discusses recovering from a broken jaw and rehabbing a torn bicep, what it’s taken to work his way back to in-ring performance level, and how two of his four degrees aided in his recuperation. Anthony also shares stories about his friend and tag partner JD Drake, the tag match they had with Sting and Darby Allin, and his plans for 2025. Plus, he has some great backyard wrestling stories, and reveals how The Workhorsemen came up with their gimmick!
Rocky Romero is the glue of the wrestling industry, and wears many hats as a result! He’s a VP for both AEW and New Japan, he works with ROH, Stardom, CMLL, and RevPro, and was heavily involved in the planning, coordination, booking, and execution of Wrestle Dynasty at the Tokyo Dome earlier this month! Rocky gives some BTS on what it took to make Wrestle Dynasty happen, how Forbidden Door helped pave the way for this event, and why he hopes this was the start of another great collaborative tradition in wrestling. He offers analysis on some of the upcoming NJPW talent featured at Wrestle Dynasty like Shota Umino, Yota Tsuji and Gabe Kidd, shares valuable lessons learned from his mentor, the great Tiger Hattori, and what the word “retirement” means to him. Plus, stories about his recent ROH tag match with Homicide at the Hammerstein Ballroom, and his in-ring work with Orange Cassidy and Mark Briscoe as part of The Conglomeration!
Penelope Ford is back in the ring for AEW after a two-year absence due to injury and rehab! Penelope talks about her recovery, how she prepared for her return, and what it was like to step back in the ring on AEW Collision last October. She talks about working with real-life husband, Kip Sabian, and details their big AEW TV wedding that included a detachable wedding dress skirt, cake to the face, and a quickie courthouse ceremony a couple of days before live TV. Penelope also discusses her friendship with The Bunny, and explains why she counts Kris Statlander, Anna Jay, and Hikaru Shida among her favorite matches.
The Refs To The Rescue!
It’s the Refs to the rescue as Bryce Remsburg and Mike Posey step up in a big way to share great BTS stories about AEW! Bryce just returned from Wrestle Dynasty in Japan and talks about Kenny Omega’s big match, reffing at the Tokyo Dome, and what happens when you go to dinner with Dustin Rhodes! Mike Posey explains how he went from AEW ring crew to the main ROH referee, and what it was like to be in the ring with FTR and the Briscoe Brothers for that bloody dog collar match! Plus, they have stories about Eddie Kingston, Sting and Darby Allin, Nick Wayne, and Mox.
AEW is headed down under for the very first time for AEW Grand Slam Australia at the Brisbane Entertainment Center this Saturday, February 15th! Ref Aubrey Edwards and Will Washington break down the stacked card which includes Timeless Toni Storm challenging arch enemy Mariah May for the AEW Women’s World Champion; Continental Champion Okada defending his title against Buddy Matthews of The Hounds of Hell; and AEW’s MVP of the locker room, Harley Cameron (and her amazing puppet) taking on TBS Champ Mercedes Mone. They also share who has what to prove when it comes to Jay White & COPE versus the Death Riders’ Jon Moxley & Claudio Castagnoli, and why they think Kenny Omega & Will Ospreay vs Takeshita and Kyle Fletcher will steal the show!
The Fallen Angel Christopher Daniels Retires!
Christopher Daniels quietly had his retirement match on AEW, and it was actually a banger of a Texas Death Match against Hangman Adam Page! CD explains why he decided to hang up his boots to almost little fanfare, what made this the right moment, and how it all came together. He shares stories from the first-ever ROH show, and remembers working with Bryan Danielson and Samoa Joe in those early ROH days. Plus, he talks Curry Man and finally sharing a picture together on the Jericho Cruise!
AEW is headed to the Crypto.com Arena this Sunday, March 9th in Los Angeles for AEW Revolution! Ref Aubrey Edwards and Will Ospreay break down the stacked card which includes 4x AEW Women’s World Champion Timeless Toni Storm defending her title against arch enemy Mariah May in a Hollywood Ending match; Swerve Strickland and Ricochet go head-to-head in a #1 contender bout for a shot at the AEW World Championship; Will Ospreay and his former best friend, Kyle Fletcher lay it all on the line in a steel cage match; Konosuke Takeshita defends the AEW International Championship against his former mentor, Kenny Omega; Momo Watanabe challenges AEW TBS Champion Mercedes Moné for the title; and AEW World Champion Jon Moxley finally faces COPE one-on-one.
All The Things You Didn’t See At AEW Revolution!
Predator actor Richard Chaves (he played “Poncho”) doing the handshake with The Outrunners backstage! Kyle Fletcher having tacks removed from various places on his body after his banger with Will Ospreay! Ref Aubrey showing Big Justice his killer powerbomb going viral on Bluesky. Gravity and Bandido’s mother sobbing after Chris Jericho took Gravity’s mask! Those are just a few of the Revolution BTS moments that Ref Aubrey and Will Washington share in this special recap ep!
The “Hellbent Vixen” Viva Van shares her incredible journey in professional wrestling! She talks about her unique start in the business, the creative way she funded her wrestling training, and how she made her way to AEW. Viva also opens up about the importance of representation in wrestling and the impact she hopes to have on future generations. Plus, she discusses her special relationship with Vietnam Pro Wrestling, the first promotion of its kind in the country, how she helped them secure their wrestling ring, and the challenges of building a wrestling scene there. And, of course, she reveals some details about the cancelled fourth season of Netflix’s GLOW, including how she landed the role, the character she was supposed to play, and the 80s costumes she wished she could have kept!
Today is the first day of an incredible crossover collaboration between two of our favorite games - AEW Rise To The Top and Trailer Park Boys: Greasy Money! What does that mean exactly? Starting today, Thursday, March 27th through Monday, March 31st, both AEW Rise To The Top and Trailer Park Boys: Greasy Money are running special in-game events where some of your favorite characters will be featured in the other’s game! Does that mean you might see TPB’s The Green Bastard show up in an AEW ring in RTT? Or Chris Jericho, COPE, Kenny Omega and Renee Paquette pop up in the Sunnyvale Trailer Park? Game Masons CEO Matt Fossati, along with East Side Games Kyra Monture and Associate Producer Peter Lincandro explain how this happened, who you might see in each game, and what you can expect when you download and play both games!
AEW Dynasty is Sunday, April 6th live from the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Speedball Mike Bailey issues warnings to both current AEW International Champion Kenny Omega and Ricochet! Speedball’s coming for the gold in a long-awaited rematch Omega, and Ricochet will not distract or detract him! Ref Aubrey Edwards & Wil Washington break down the rest of the stacked card which includes the start of the Owen Cup Tournament; Daniel Garcia defending the TNT Championship against Adam Cole; ROH World Champion Chris Jericho and Bandido in a Title vs Mask match; Rated FTR challenging the Death Riders Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, and PAC for the AEW World Trios Title; AEW Women’s World Champion Timeless Toni Storm battling on Megan Bayne; and Swerve Strickland attempting to end Jon Moxley’s reign as AEW World Heavyweight Champion.
Get ready to feel the Speedball energy! Canada’s own Speedball Mike Bailey talks about his electrifying road to All Elite Wrestling. From tearing it up in Japan and delivering show-stealers in PWG to the shocking five-year ban that kept him out of the U.S., Mike shares the highs, lows, and everything in between. He dishes on his epic AEW debut in Fresno against Beast Mortos, what it meant to enter the prestigious Owen Hart Cup Tournament, how one match against Kenny Omega in PWG effectively changed Speedball’s life and career, how he developed his unconventional in-ring style and presentation, what he loves about martial arts, and why Roderick Strong is among his favorite matches!
Comedian Brad Williams brings the laughs and the bumps to AEW Unrestricted! From getting discovered after roasting a comic at the Brea Improv to becoming the "Director of Fun" on the Jericho Cruise, Brad shares how he went from Disneyland cast member to sharing the screen with Sir Elton John in Spinal Tap II. He dishes on wrestling moments with Mansoor, roast battles with Scorpio Sky, wild stand-up show disasters (including a woman literally catching fire), and why wrestlers and comedians are cut from the same chaos-loving cloth. Plus, the legendary moment Elton John looked him in the eye and said, “Who the f*** are you?”
“The Jet” Kevin Knight is flying high at AEW! Kevin shares the surreal journey from IT guy to Young Lion in NJPW to AEW star, including stories from the NJPW Dojo, the brutal art of the perfect dropkick, and what it was like learning from and being mentored by Shibata and Rocky Romero! He talks about his matches against Jay White and Will Ospreay, how he blends cocky showmanship with crowd connection, and why stepping into the AEW locker room feels like destiny. Plus, he discusses how he found the Buddy Wayne Academy where he started his training, how that led directly to NJPW, and the process of developing “The Jet” character!
The Murderhawk Monster is back! Lance Archer returns to AEW Unrestricted to talk about joining the Don Callis Family, forming the fearsome Murder Machines with Brian Cage, and chasing the AEW Tag Titles. He shares the origin of his Texas Death Match legacy, his unforgettable NJPW battles with Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay, and why being part of the unofficial “meat division” is his kind of chaos. Plus, Lance takes a trip down memory lane—dusting off his Rock & Rave days, honoring Jimmy Rave, and reliving the fan-fueled rise of Hoytamania. Oh, and did someone say bald cap Don Callis cosplay?
Double Or Nothing Favorite Matches & Moments with Nyla Rose.
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.
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 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.
Veteran wrestling journalist Keith 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, 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.
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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 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.
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. 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.