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
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 t...
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...
AEW Dyansty in in the books, they crowned their first African American champion in company history! We talk match of the year contender and I read a decision by a network live on the show as it comes in real time.
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Jeff and I agree that the production at WWE has taken a turn for the best and their attention to details are leaving us with some great television moments. We discuss the unfortunate injury to Rhea and how this now opened the door for one more Becky Lynch run as Women’s World Champion.
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Jeff and I don’t hold anything back when it comes to sharing our thoughts on having celebrities hit the squared circle. I share some stories of the time I worked in WWE and had to make a match work with Jersey Shore reality star, Snooki. Jeff tells us who he thinks was the worst celebrity turned wrestler and I share some more insights on pitching my federation to media companies.
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Jeff and I discuss the newest signee to the Smackdown brand, we dive further into the new era in WWE, and question whether the release of the AEW All In footage did anything to further any storylines.
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WWE strides boldly into a new era, and this year’s WrestleMania leaves no room for doubt: Triple H now embodies the face of the company, leading it into an exciting future. Jeff and I delve into what this era means for the company, its wrestlers, and, above all, the passionate fans.
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WrestleMania 40 etched its place in history. Jeff and I delved into the most impactful matches, the future of WWE and Cody Rhodes finishing his story which culminated in a triumphant journey to becoming the WWE Undisputed Universal Champion.
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