AEW Unrestricted

AEW referee Rick Knox shares incredible stories from his 28-year journey in professional wrestling. He talks about his indie wrestling roots in SoCal and his long history with The Young Bucks, his legendary run in PWG, and his most memorable moments in AEW including Sting’s unforgettable retirement match and filming BTE skits! Rick also shares behind-the-scenes stories from Anarchy in the Arena, the reality behind being AEW’s “tag team specialist” referee, and how a surprise contract offer from The Bucks changed his life forever. Plus, Rick explains referee bumps in AEW, and reveals why persistence and kindness are the secret ingredients behind his three decades in pro wrestling. 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. 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]

The Grizzled Young Vets, James Drake and Zack Gibson, are officially All Elite, and fresh off a plane from Europe (at the time of this recording)! The British tag team legends break down their explosive AEW debut against The Acclaimed, and share what it meant to perform at Wembley Stadium for All In alongside The Young Bucks and FTR. They talk about their chemistry as a duo, the origins of tagging together, their love for trios matches, and why they have Top Flight and Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara in their sights. Plus, GYV reveal their goals in AEW, how they’ve evolved since their early days on the UK indies, and why they're ready to take over the AEW tag division. 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.   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]

Melanie Coleman is the brilliantly talented AEW artist behind some of your favorite merch, prints, and promo pieces including the iconic “Last Supper” Don Callis Family artwork and that unforgettable Okada “BITCH” tee! Mel shares how she went from fan art to full-time contributor, what it was like being discovered during the pandemic, and how Don Callis, the AEW community, and a little unicorn magic forged her path straight to AEW. She opens up about her classical influences, her love of comic books and Saturday morning cartoons, and why wrestling and art were always meant to collide in her world. She shares stories behind her work with Bryan Danielson, Kris Statlander, Tay Melo, and Willow Nightingale. She speaks to her passion for spotlighting the women of AEW, and how the Heels community helped her find her tribe! 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. 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]

He’s a WCW legend, a martial arts master, and now one of AEW’s most beloved coaches! Glacier aka Ray Lloyd) joins to reflect on his iconic Mortal Kombat-inspired gimmick, the highs and lows of his WCW run, and what it was like debuting during the rise of the nWo. He also shares his excitement about Dustin Rhodes winning the TNT Championship at AEW All In Texas, emotional stories about his close friendship with the late, great Dusty Rhodes, the early days of the Nightmare Factory, and how his teaching background fuels his coaching style at AEW. He also reveals the passion and positivity that drives his work behind the scenes at AEW with talent like Anna Jay and Shane Taylor, how it’s been to build bond with the other coaches like Scotty 2 Hotty, Jerry Lynn and Luther, and the legacy Ray hopes to leave behind. Plus, he has stories about his acting career including his recent indie movie, The Unbreakable Bunch!   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]

It’s win or lose, we booze with The Frat House! Jacked Jameson and Cole Karter bring the party to AEW Unrestricted and share the story behind their tag team including tequila-fueled pledge parties, initiation rituals, and a merch game that’s popping off. They talk teaming with Griff Garrison and Preston Vance, facing Rhino in Detroit, and how comedy, charisma, and a lot of caffeine shaped Jameson’s evolution in AEW. Plus, find out why Dr. Luther, Billy Gunn, and QT Marshall are the ultimate blend of influences behind the Jacked persona.   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]