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Bobby Cruise was nearing 20 years as the ROH Ring Announcer when Sinclair shuttered the promotion! Bobby talks about that fateful day, his initial reaction, and what he thought when he heard Tony Khan purchased ROH. He recalls when he got the ask to work the first Supercard of Honor for TK, and how quickly after that he received an offer to return fulltime! Bobby talks about his start in wrestling and specifically with ROH in 2003, and some of his favorite matches from his early days including Bryan Danielson vs Jushin Ligre, Samoa Joe vs Kenta Kobashi, Bryan Danielson vs Nigel McGuinness in Liverpool, England, and ROH’s big show at MSG in 2019. He also speaks to the impact ROH has had and continues to have on wrestling, the importance of elevating women’s wrestling, the inaugural All In in 2018 that helped make AEW a reality, and the legend of the late, great Jay Briscoe. 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

Lio Rush made his surprise return to AEW during the Casino Gauntlet Match on the May 29th edition of AEW Dynamite. He explains how that happened, why this time is so much different than his first run with AEW, what it’s like to once again be in a faction with Top Flight’s Dante Martin, and his chemistry with stablemates Action Andretti, Darius Martin, and Leila Grey. Lio talks about his recent matches with PAC and Bryan Danielson, mixing it up with Jon Moxley and Claudio Castagnoli, and working a zero hour match at All In at Wembley Stadium. He speaks to his high flying move set, his in-ring quickness, and his goals for the coming year. Plus, Lio shares his latest music release and plans! 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

Excalibur calls himself a “Day One and A Half” guy at AEW, and shares some thoughts on the first 5 years of AEW and what he hopes for the next 5. He’s got great stories about his broadcast team partners, Taz, Ian Riccaboni, and good ole JR; the AEW debuts of Mercedes Mone, MVP, and Bryan Danielson, Adam Cole, Suzuki, and Ruby Soho! And he tells the whole BTS story about the Jericho Appreciation Society’s surprise appearance at PWG’s 2023 Battle Of Los Angeles live show. Plus, he reveals what it’s like to work under a mask, why prepping for AEW Dynamite is different than prepping for Collision, and how he avoids bathroom breaks during AEW live PPVs. 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 WrestleDream takes place this Saturday, October 12th at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington! Darby Allin joins to talk about his match against the House of Black’s Brody King, and what makes him such a formidable opponent, and who he’s rooting for in the AEW Heavyweight Championship match between reigning champ Bryan Danielson and Jon Moxley! Willow Nightingale is challenging current champ Mariah May for the AEW Women’s World title, and explains why a victory in this match would mean so much. She also discusses how facing Toni Storm, Mercedes Mone, and Kris Statlander has made her a better wrestler! And The Learning Tree Chris Jericho joins to offer his take on facing a very unpredictable Mark Briscoe in the ring, the motivation of family legacy, and what it means to mentor The Bad Apple Bryan Keith, and the Redwood Big Bill! 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’s Head of Wardrobe, Chris Estell, has plenty of stories about the amazing gear he designs for the AEW talent roster! He shares the inspiration behind the scales on Bryan Danielson’s gear and what it really takes to make them. He explains how he managed to make an Ultimo Guerrero mask at the last-minute in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and what it took to pull off Chris Jericho’s yellow jacket for a recent AEW Dynamite! He talks about collaborating with Ruby Soho, Saraya, and even Adult Swim at San Diego ComiCon. Plus, he reveals how a 10-year career in the US Military led him to AEW, what he learned from the wardrobe GOAT Miss Sandra, and how Fuego del Sol ultimately helped him land the AEW gig. 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 Outrunners, Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd, are the most jacked and most vascular tag team at AEW, and share the daily routine that keeps them looking so good in neon! They talk about their journey to AEW, how they became a tag team, their first-ever TV win on AEW Collision, their favorite match with the Briscoe Brothers, how they found their infectious entrance theme, and what they love most about the jet ski life in Miami! They also impress with their incredible 80s knowledge (in a little impromptu trivia quiz), share their fondness for yacht rock, and explain how they deal with O.C.D. 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

Ok, this is probably one you want to watch on video! YouTube link below! MxM Collection’s Mansoor and Mason Madden made their ROH debut at Death Before Dishonor against Serpentico, and their new BFF, Anjelico, and share stories from that experience. They talk about working with FTR in the ring, their rivalry with The Acclaimed, and why they have so much respect for The Young Bucks. They discuss the influence that SNL and The Simpsons have had on their characters, their own personal friendship and chemistry, the great idea they gave to Top Flight, and the origin behind “touching tips.” They breakdown their recent “Friday Night Fashion Fight” match against the House of Black, and how they managed to include judges at ringside. Plus, Mason speaks to his first time working for the Khan family as a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, and Mansoor talks about representing his birth country, Saudi Arabia, in the pro wrestling industry. 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

Two stellar AEW PPVs, and only the best behind-the-scenes stories from Ref Aubrey Edwards and Will Washington! They talk Jamie Hayter’s return, Ricochet’s AEW debut, Nigel McGuinness’ in-ring comeback, and Sting’s surprise cameo to save his former tag partner, Darby Allin! They share great stories about the AEW World Heavyweight Championship belt, meeting Hikaru Shida’s mom backstage, Willow Nightingale and Kris Statlander’s reaction to following the banger put on by Will Ospreay & Ricochet, and Wheeler Yuta’s heartbreaking All Out! 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 Out takes place this Saturday, September 7th at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates (just outside of Chicago)! Bryan Danielson looks to defend the AEW World Championship against Jack Perry who answered the open challenge; Hikaru Shida defeated Serena Deeb, Queen Aminata and Thunder Rose to get a shot at Mercedes Mone and the TBS Championship; PAC tries to reclaim the International Championship from Will Ospreay; Swerve Strickland and Hangman Adam Page take their violent feud to the confines of a steel cage; MJF and Daniel Garcia go head-to-head in a grudge match; and it’s Willow Nightingale and Kris Statlander in a Chicago Street Fight! 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

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

Jennifer Pepperman is AEW’s VP of Content Development and shares her journey to AEW. She explains how one discussion with Mercedes Mone and a single meeting with Tony Khan sealed the deal for her. She talks about the special creative connection and relationship she has with Mercedes Mone, and what makes it work so well. She discusses collaborating with Athena, Undisputed Kingdom, Bryan Danielson, and Dustin Rhodes, and reveals how her background in daytime soaps made the transition to professional wrestling so easy and seemless! Plus, Jen talks directing, storytelling, collaborating, character development, and the role that AEW’s fans play in the creative process! 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 Dynamite Kid Tommy Billington has already had a couple of great matches at AEW! He talks about working with FTR’s Dax Harwood, how the match came together, and the feedback he received post-match from his mentor, Bret Hart. He also talks about Takeshita and standing up to Don Callis, and how he felt about getting on the mic live on AEW Collision! Tommy shares how and when his love of wrestling started, why his younger brother made the best tag team partner, and what his late father would have likely said about Tommy’s AEW debut! Plus, Tommy talks about his family legacy, the decision to use The Dynamite Kid moniker, and the inaugural Dungeon Wrestling show. 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 lovely, talented, and we think most recent signing to AEW, Alicia Atout, shares her incredible story, and explains how it is that she and MJF are together (hint: it’s all about persistence). She divulges what it’s been like to live with MJF since he became AEW International Champion, and shares some details about how they first met. Alicia also chronicles her incredible journey to becoming the Interview Queen online, how she started her own YouTube channel AMBY with a little help from dear ole dad, what made her transition from being a music-focused show to wrestling, how all of those many interviews eventually landed her a gig at AEW’s first-ever PPV event, Double or Nothing, and the full circle experience that brought her back to AEW just this year. Plus, she reveals some of her favorite interviews and people from both the music and wrestling worlds (Steel Panther, anyone?), and weighs in on Seinfeld vs Friends. 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

What Makes Daddy Magic Matt Menard’s Nipples Hard? Definitely doing commentary for AEW Rampage! Matt explains how he came to land the commentary seat, the advice that Chris Jericho gave him before he departed the broadcast desk, and what it’s been like to work with Tony Schiavone and Excalibur. Matt also has stories about the Jericho Appreciation Society including the origin of Daddy Magic, who came up with “you know what makes Daddy Magic’s nipples hard” catchphrase, and bleeding all around the arena at Blood & Guts. And he explains why 2.0’s match with Sting may have cemented their deals with AEW. Plus, Matt talks about his tag partner Jeff Parker’s new life journey into fatherhood with real-life wife, Ruby Soho. 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

WHO WE ARE: A Celebration of Excellence, Vol. 2 dropped TODAY on all DSPs! And to celebrate, we’ve got Executive Producer Mikey Rukus, The Infantry’s Carlie Bravo, Victor Perry, and album producer Rich Latta! Hear how Vol. 2 came together, why Rich Latta was the perfect producer for the job, when Victor Perry became involved in the creation of Willow Nightingale’s “Babe With Power,” and what inspired Carlie Bravo’s “Bad News N Tattoos.” Carlie and Victor talk about their musical backgrounds, Rich shares some of his favorite tracks on Vol. 2, and Mikey Rukus reveals which song made Mrs. Rukus jump up and say, “this is a hit!” Plus, stories about Swerve Strickland, Referee Stephon Smith, and Queen Aminata’s tracks. 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

Trish Adora went from boot camp to the US Army to teaming with The Infantry at AEW. She talks about how her military training helped her wrestling career, what inspired her to pursue wrestling in the first place, and how her mom reacted when she told her. Trish also talks about her incredible in-ring chemistry with Riho, what she learned at the ROH Dojo, and her goals at AEW. She also explains her connection and bond with her fellow Infantry team members, Captain Shawn Dean and Carlie Bravo. 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 CEO of Shane Taylor Promotions has plenty to say about what it takes to be a fighter, and why Lee Moriarity and Anthony Ogogo have the perfect mentalities for combat sports. He breaks down his own recent singles matches against Orange Cassidy and Will Ospreay, the psychology behind his personal in-ring style, and why he thinks Will Ospreay may have the edge over Bryan Danielson when it comes to being the GOAT. He also shares the story about the time he was kicked out of pre-school (because of pro wrestling), why he thinks Keith Lee is a bonafide genius, and his last hang with Jay Briscoe. 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 x NJPW Forbidden Door takes place this Sunday, June 30th live from the USB Arena on Long Island, New York, and the card is STACKED! Ref Aubrey Edwards and Will Washington preview the matches including Swerve Strickland’s huge title defense against Will Ospreay who’s hoping to add the AEW World Championship to his list of AEW accomplishments. The vacant TNT Championship is up for grabs and will be decided in a huge Ladder match featuring Konosuke Takeshita, Mark Briscoe, Jack Perry, Dante Martin, and Lio Rush. TBS Champion Mercedes Mone and NJPW Strong Women’s Champion Stephanie Vaquer put their titles on the line against each; Mina Shirakawa challenges Toni Storm for the AEW Women’s World Championship, Jon Moxley and Tetsuya Naito battle for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, and the first round of the Owen Hart Cup Tournament is a true dream match between Bryan Danielson and Shingo Takagi. 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