AEW Unrestricted

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 [https://bit.ly/4kUKqT2]   AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgyhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://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 [https://bit.ly/4kUKqT2]   AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://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 [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/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgyhttps://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://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 [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/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgyhttps://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://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/https://UpperDeck.com [https://upperdeck.com/] to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]