Wrestling with Freddie

With AEW getting ready to crown a new world champ, Jeff and I predict what the outcome may be.  We also praise Kevin Owens for what he’s doing on the mic at WWE, and we expect Bayley to be the next WWE Women’s Champion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff and I dive deeper into the whole AEW situation at as suspensions were  handed out last week.  Dominik finally turns on his family and Edge (we hated this storyline but it has now become must-watch Monday Night Raw television), and Jeff disagrees with me that Sammy Zayan is NOT an honorary bloodline member.   Warning: I get a bit personal at the beginning of the episode over the death of one o...

Jeff and I had the chance to hang out in person and watch Pay-Per-View matches, and guess what? we have a ton of thoughts, Including MJF’s huge return and the aftermath of the infamous AEW media scrum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here’s our analysis  of a packed weekend of professional wrestling Jeff and I review the matches, share our predictions and  embark on a brief side quest to cap it all off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Week Jeff Dye and I discuss the backstage politics with CM Punk. Is he becoming the person he despised or is he playing the crowd with his promos?  We get into  the importance of good writing, and our best matches of the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday Night Raw last week, Kevin Owens made a triumphant return as the prize fighter and took out Ezekiel, while on AEW Dynamite, CM Punk made an unexpected comeback to stop Moxley from being annihilated by the JSA. The summer of comebacks continue for both brands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that Triple H has taken over creative, Jeff and I have noticed the sudden fresh takes in matches, actual wrestling on TV, and women being featured in high profile segments. We give you our wrestling breakdown plus a very special story that I share publicly for the first time with you, the Frederation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff and I discuss what transpired in Nashville at SummerSlam.  We give our hot takes about Roman Reigns, Becky Lynch, and so much more.  SummerSlam did not disappoint as we finally got to see the first post-Vince McMahon era Prime Live Event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to season 2 of Wrestling with Freddie. This season, I’m joined by Jeff Dye and we tackle the hard hitting news of the week including this year’s SummerSlam card asand we gear up for the last WWE premium live event of the summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener...

My first season of Wrestling with Freddie comes to an end with a bang!  You asked and I answered your most important questions about pro wrestling and beyond. Stay tuned as season 2 of Wrestling with Freddie will coming to you sooner than you think. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle was a WWE Divas champion who took pride in her place on the WWE roster. Her MMA experience made her formidable in the ring. I had the opportunity to work on a story for her, but sadly that partnership ended causing a rift between us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When I first started writing for WWE, I had the privilege of working with Lord William Regal. His mere presence commanded respect in and out of the locker room. Now he is a part of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he manages the Blackpool Combat Club stable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AEW's Matt and Jeff Hardy have worked for a variety of companies and have won numerous titles. I finally got the chance to chat about our time at WWE and what the future holds for them at All Elite Wrestling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dolph has been a staple in WWE for years!  He's held multiple titles and has been a workhorse day in and day out. I share some stories about his start-up and how his name was almost set up for failure.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro wrestling has been a passion of mine since I was a child.  From watching with my grandmother to writing for the WWE. Now, I want to make a different kind of impact on the industry by launching my own wrestling company and bringing it back to the basics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wrestling, like magic, has it's secrets. I'm going to tell you about a time when Vince McMahon felt having a magician on the program would be a good idea,  and how Hade Vansen, the "son" of the Undertaker was involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In pro wrestling, death matches are insane and gory. I speak with Matt Cardona, formerly Zack Ryder in WWE, about the insanity of death matches in GCW, and our nerdy obsession for action figures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I continue my conversation with Tony Khan, CEO of AEW.  We talk about our favorite moments in wrestling, Kieran Culkin as a super-fan, and memorable stories about Glenn Close and my late dad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Khan is the President and CEO of All Elite Wrestling, and in part one of our conversation I dive into what it takes to build a competing professional wrestling company.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WrestleMania is the professional wrestling industry's "Super Bowl." This episode features my first WrestleMania as a fan as well as my first WrestleMania as a WWE writer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mental health is one of the most critical concerns a person must address, and this week I had the opportunity to speak with AEW’s Eddie Kingston about his struggles with mental health and his remarkable fight to reclaim control of his life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariel is a mixed martial arts podcaster and former ESPN host who specializes in the sport. He has a decades-long passion for wrestling, and I sat down with him to discuss when that passion originated and what he thinks about the current pro-wrestling business.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jujitsu world champion, MVP joins me to talk about the discipline he has learned via martial arts and how he got into Jujitsu later in his life. I ask him about his relationship with Bobby Lashley, the creation of The Hurt Business, and his thoughts on this year’s WrestleMania.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

MJF is one of the hottest pro wrestlers in recent history, and he knows it. I get his thoughts on where he sees himself currently as part of AEW. And no surprise, MJF stays true to character doing what he does best, building himself up. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.