Eyes Up Here with Francine
Eyes Up Here is a podcast hosted by ECW Original, former WWE Superstar and "The Queen of Extreme" Francine. With over 25 years in the wrestling business that took Francine all over the world, she likes to call Eyes Up Here a lifestyle podcast. Listeners are brought into the world of this EXTREME warrior turned Mom and alongside her co-host Chad (Two Man Power Trip/Triple Threat Podcast) they look to have a great time, laugh and learn about the ups and downs that come with raising a family, wrestling, Disney and beyond.
Episodes
We’re going back in time with The Queen of Extreme Francine as she sits down with Nic Nemeth (formerly known as Dolph Ziggler) in this unforgettable Eyes Up Here Flashback! Hear Nic open up about his incredible WWE career, life on the road, and what drives him outside the ring. Fro...
We’re throwing it back to RJ City’s first-ever appearance on Eyes Up Here with The Queen of Extreme herself, Francine! In this hilarious and candid conversation, RJ and Francine talk wrestling, entertainment, social media, and everything in between. From RJ’s sharp wit to Francine’s signature charm, this classic episode captures the chemistry and chaos that made fans fall in love with the show in the first p...
We welcome former WWE broadcaster Scott Stanford to this Eyes Up Here Flashback episode! Scott shares stories from his time behind the mic, his favorite moments working with WWE Superstars, and what life has been like since leaving the company. It’s a candid, entertaining look back at one of wrestling’s most recognizable voices—only on Eyes Up Here with Francine.
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In this all-new episode of Eyes Up Here with Francine, The Queen of Extreme and Chad dive deep into TNA’s Bound for Glory 2025 — breaking down the biggest moments, shocking finishes, and fan reactions from TNA's most talked-about night of wrestling. Francine gives her unfiltered take on what worked, what didn’t, and whether TNA is truly living up to its hype. Plus, we discuss what this show means for TNA’s f...
In this Eyes Up Here Flashback Episode, Francine reunites with her longtime ECW ally Justin Credible (PJ Polaco) for an honest, emotional, and unfiltered conversation. The two share stories from the wild ECW days, reflect on the highs and lows of PJ’s journey, and talk about lessons learned inside and outside the ring. It’s a powerful mix of nostalgia, friendship, and real talk from two ECW originals who lived it all.
Step back into the Shadows of the Extreme in this Eyes Up Here Flashback episode as Francine sits down with former WWE and ECW star Kevin Thorn. From his time in the “Land of Extreme” to his gothic reinvention on the main roster, Kevin opens up about the highs, the creative challenges, and what life was really like behind the scenes. Plus, he an...
In this Eyes Up Here Flashback, The Queen of Extreme sits down with “The Man of Steel” Mike Verna for one of the most powerful and emotional interviews ever featured on the show. Verna opens up about the life-changing car accident that nearly ended everything — and how sheer determination, faith, and grit helped him fight his way back. Nothing is left out as he shares the raw, in...
The Queen of Extreme is back with an all-new episode of Eyes Up Here, and this week Francine and Chad dive headfirst into one of the most talked-about wrestling crossovers in years — the shocking NXT x TNA partnership. Is this bold move the start of a real wrestling war, or will it fizzle out before it even begins? Francine shares her insider perspective on how cross-promotions worked (and failed) back in the ECW days and wha...
Step back into the gritty world of early ECW with this Eyes Up Here Flashback! Francine revisits a rare expose from 1996 that pulled back the curtain on the chaos, controversy, and cult-like following that made ECW unlike anything else in wrestling. From the raw energy of the locker room to the passionate fanbase that helped define an era, this look back captures...
Francine is back with an all-new Eyes Up Here as she and Chad break down AEW All Out 2025 in full detail. From the shocking moments to the biggest matches, nothing is off the table as they ask the bold question: Is AEW more extreme than ECW ever was? The Queen of Extreme brings her unique perspective from inside the original ECW locker room to compare today’s chaos with the classic hardcore revolution, while Chad weighs in wi...
In this Eyes Up Here Flashback, we’re taking you back to a classic conversation with WWE Hall of Famer and ECW legend D-Von Dudley. From the wild days of ECW to his unforgettable WWE run alongside Bubba Ray, D-Von shares stories, insights, and memories that only the “Master of the Tables” can deliver. Whether you’re an old-school ECW ...
On this week’s Eyes Up Here, Francine and Chad break down WWE’s debut on ESPN with WrestlePalooza, including all the fallout and what it means for the future of wrestling on the network. We also react to Stephanie McMahon’s shocking Hall of Fame announcement, Jey Uso busting himself open, Brock Lesnar’s b...
On this Eyes Up Here Flashback, Francine rewinds the clock for a classic sit-down with The Franchise Shane Douglas. In this candid conversation, Shane reflects on his unforgettable run in ECW, shares his thoughts on WWE and AEW today, and gives an inside look at his current projects — plus what’s next for one of wrestling’s most outspoken legends.
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On this week’s all-new episode of Eyes Up Here, Francine tackles the firestorm surrounding WWE’s controversial decision to host WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia and the intense fan backlash it has sparked across the wrestling world. We also share a health update on Jerry “The King” Lawler, break down the latest news on Andrade’s statu...
In this Eyes Up Here FLASHBACK, Francine sits down with the last ECW Champion, Rhino! 🦏 The “Man Beast” looks back on his wildest ECW memories, unforgettable moments in the ring, and the secret behind his incredible longevity in pro wrestling.
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Francine is back with an ALL NEW episode of Eyes Up Here! This week, the Queen of Extreme and Chad dive into the shocking news of former WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee’s return to the wrestling world this past Friday night on Smackdown. But that’s not all — we also tackle the bizarre online comments made by Matt Riddle, including his surprising menti...
The Queen of Extreme welcomes a true ECW legend and his family to Eyes Up Here! This week, Francine and Chad are joined by The Sandman and his son Tyler to relive some of the wildest and most emotional memories from ECW. From iconic storylines to behind-the-scenes chaos, nothing is off limits as the Sandman...
Step back into ECW history with this special Eyes Up Here watch-along! Francine and Chad revisit the unforgettable clash between Shane Douglas (with Francine) and Tommy Dreamer (with Beulah McGillicutty) from Terry Funk’s WrestleFest: 50th Ann...
On this week’s Eyes Up Here with Francine, we dive into the latest update on the wild Raja Jackson/Syko Stu situation, including fresh comments from the wrestler who stepped in to break up the melee. Francine and Chad also react to Becky Lynch’s controversial promo on RAW that didn’t sit well with Kelly Osbourne that had everyone talking Plus, we ...
This week on Eyes Up Here with Francine: chaos erupts as Raja Jackson’s shocking shoot attack on Syko Stu at a Knox Pro event goes viral across social media. Plus, why did WWE have to reshoot a Logan Paul/John Cena segment on SmackDown? Francine and Chad break it all down.
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