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Wrestling with Freddie
Actor and wrestling enthusiast, Freddie Prinze Jr. pulls the curtain back on the world of pro wrestling alongside comedian and fellow wrestling fan, Jeff Dye. Freddie and Jeff will bring you a perspective on pro wrestling that you won't find anywhere else. Every week they discuss and breakdown the current state of pro wrestling from AEW, WWE, and the independent scene. Photography Credit: Joseph Viles
Episodes
On this episode of Unsanctioned Thursdays, Jeff Dye and I discuss the upcoming WWE Money in the Bank event and make our predictions for the matches. Things turn spooky when Jeff tells us about his experience going into a haunted hotel. Ghosts and Bigfoot didn’t distracts us though, we also get into AEW’s latest event, Forbidden Door.
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This week Jeff and I have a special guest in the Frederation arena. We sit with WWE Superstar Chelsea Green. We discuss her journey in the wrestling industry, from Lucha Underground to Impact to NXT. We also talk about her character evolution and the recent success she has had showcasing her wrestling skills. Chelsea also shares her goals outside of wrestling and the importance of competition in the industry.
Jeff has some choice words for AEW! He gives his advice on what he thinks needs to happen for them regain some steam. I also discuss the need for AEW to create compelling storylines. Plus, we touch on the upcoming match between Swerve Strickland and Will Osprey as well as the women's championship storyline involving Toni Storm, Mina Shirakawa, and Mariah May.
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This week Jeff and I dive into the stories that are continuing to drive WWE forward. We weigh in on what is surrounding the title picture on RAW with Drew, Seth, and Damien Priest! We also discuss the Wyatt Six faction and the potential members of the group, while I express my reservations about the Uncle Howdy character.
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Another PLE event has wrapped up, and WWE certainly delivered on the excitement. Jeff and I were neck and neck with our forecasts, although Producer Alex didn’t quite hit the mark with his predictions. Moreover, I’m thrilled to share a major update regarding my federation, which could have significant implications for my career in the film industry.
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Jeff and I had the opportunity to sit down with the former AEW TNT Champion, Adam Copeland, who introduced us to his innovative fitness initiative, Pure Plank. As June marks Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, we delved into the crucial role of physical exercise in supporting mental well-being and its benefits extending far beyond.
Get your fitness on and get your hands on a Pure Plank board by heading to https://gopureplank.com
Jeff and I debut our special segment celebrating independent talent, we start off our monthly series with Vinny Pacifico, who has wrestled in promotions like AEW, NXT, MLW, and New Japan. Vinnie joins us in conversation and shares his journey from being a fan to becoming a wrestler. He talks about his passion for wrestling and his other interests, such as acting and traveling.
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On this week's episode I’m diving into the ring with Jeff Dye tackling all the latest buzz surrounding free agency. Jeff and I give you our predictions for WWE Clash at the Castle and we are weighing in on Becky Lynch’s big decision as she navigates free agency; could we see her jumping ship to another promotion or maybe even making a splash in Hollywood?
We talk Ricochet and the rumors swirling about a potential leap to AEW. On th...
We tallied up the numbers and found the winner between Producer Alex, Jeff, and myself. I bring you up to speed on what is happening with my federation and go over the predictions we made for WWE King and Queen of the Ring and AEW Double or Nothing.
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Jeff is on assignment this week, so i decided we talk all about contract negotiations, and storylines in the world of wrestling. I give you my thoughts on who stays and who goes, specifically on Becky Lynch's situation and how crazy it is that she is a free agent in the world of wrestling.
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Matt joins Jeff and I to dive deep into what makes things work in the Indies, what has worked for him, and how things evolve with himself and the industry.
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Jeff and I had the pleasure to have Matt Cardona be part of the show and talk to us about his current injury situation and what he has been working on while on hiatus. Matt also shares some inside stories about working AEW Collision and what life is like outside of WWE in the last couple of years.
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The King and Queen of the Ring is happening and Jeff and I have not been this excited for a King and Queen of the Ring PLE in a very long time. The matches have been stellar and we will predict who should be the winners of this year's event!
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AEW's Double or Nothing is celebrating its 5th anniversary and with it comes some predictions by Jeff and myself, but we wanted to make it fun so we included our Producer Alex into the mix and the person with the most predictions correct will be the Federation Champion.
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Jeff and I explore online tribalism within the wrestling community and how it has created a divide, hindering fans from fully embracing the diverse world of wrestling and its current renaissance.
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As the WWE King and Queen of the Ring tournament continues, Jeff and I want to express our admiration for the wrestlers' remarkable performances. This includes the intense battle between Gunther and Sheamus, which was nothing short of spectacular. We're also thoroughly enjoying the narrative that Drew and CM Punk are crafting as they work through their rivalry and recover from injuries. Plus, we get into the unfolding Civil War sto...
When it comes to the shoe game Swerve brings it, and this week on Unsanctioned Thursday - Swerve shares how he created the very first pro-wrestling sneaker with his partner Flash Garment. Swerve also shares some stories about his wrestling journey and his come up with fellow AEW wrestler Will Osprey.
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Swerve Strickland is our guest this week and Jeff and I speak to him about how he’s delivering on his promise in becoming AEW World Champion. Swerve also tells us how it’s sometimes lonely at the top and how he winds down after a long week of wrestling.
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In this week's episode of Unsanctioned Thursday, Jeff and I take a stroll down memory lane. I relive the saga of my romance with the wrestling world amidst the glitz of Hollywood and we peel back the curtain on Jeff's inaugural plunge into the pro wrestling universe. Plus, I'll spill the latest chapters of my odyssey in crafting and debuting my very own wrestling federation.
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This week, Jeff and I wrestle with the idea- Is the WWE Draft still a headline-worthy event? We're tossing around catchy new monikers for the draft and we debate whether there was a big enough shake up across the brands. Plus, we're tackling AEW's latest epic saga featuring Tony Khan and the Elite. The plot's twists and turns have us on the edge of our seats, and we're dishing out our dream scenarios for how this storyline should u...
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