AEW Stories, Surprises & Shockers!

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