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Our debut episode reviews the Up and Down AEW Worlds pay-per-view. We discuss two major returns and one very cold feud as we answer the question: Was this pay-per-view worth the money? We have rebranded to ALL Elite Radio, a weekly AEW review show. Come all for the ride as we enter this new chapter of the podcast. All Elite Radio
It's a very special Sokol Christmas edition, featuring Kimmy Sokol as she helps us make our big bold predictions for 2025! She also shares her thoughts on the Women's ROH World Title match from Final Battle. We open the show by presenting Kimmy with a Christmas gift as a thank you for being a part of the show for the past nine months.
Ashlee and Shawn begin this week's show by discussing the 2024 Wrestling Awards featured in Sports Illustrated. They then debate whether TNA will regret their cost-cutting decisions made in 2025. Additionally, they consider how Ricky Starks or Warlow would perform if they joined NXT in 2025.
In an eventful week in pro wrestling, we witnessed Tessa Blanchard's return to TNA, Julia Hart's comeback to All Elite Wrestling, and Chris Jericho facing off against Matt Cardona at ROH's Final Battle this Friday night. This week, Ashlee and Shawn break down these exciting topics on the show!
Ashlee and Shawn are back to debate what the promise could be. Are we heading toward Rock vs. Punk or Roman vs. Punk? Is the Wiseman planning revenge on the OTC? Help us pick the best and worst in Pro Wrestling for 2024
Ashlee and Shawn discuss the events of the 2024 edition of Full Gear, highlighting the wild ending of the show. They debate whether the match between Statlander and Mone or Ospreay and Fletcher was the night's best match. Ashlee believes that Ospreay delivered yet another match-of-the-year performance!
Ashlee and Shawn debate whether the WWE should incorporate the Paul brothers into their tag team division following the recent Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight. Kimmy Sokol returns as we discuss the current state of Ring of Honor with her.
Ashlee and Shawn take a stab at a question bouncing around the IWC this week: Are there too many former WWE talents in AEW? Shawn took issue with Tiffany Starton getting pinned on Smackdown this past Friday!
This week, Shawn and Ashlee reflect on WWE Crown Jewel and discuss WWE's future direction. They debate whether TNA dropped the ball by not awarding The TNA World Title to him at Bound for Glory. The talk about Chris Bey's injury and how you can help him. Support Chris Bey's recovery
Chris Jericho has become a two-time Ring of Honor Champion, and Shawn and Ashlee need to vent about it. They also reflect on the intriguing booking of last week's AEW Dynamite by discussing six compelling questions. While Shawn believes that AEW is the land of heels, does Ashlee agree with him?
Shawn and Ashlee break down last week's AEW Wrestle Dream Card. They have differing opinions on the show's ending. Shawn explains how the show could have ended, and Ashlee is asked if she likes Shawn's idea. During the Stunning Six Questions they try to offer their ideas to save AEW battle of the Belts, can it be saved, or should it?
Guns Up! It's your AEW WrestleDream preview from Ashlee and Shawn. They run down the 12-match card and give you their predictions. Do we finally learn who Mox is working for? Is this the last stand for the American Dragon? Who is Ashlee going to side with Jay White or Hangman Adam page? all of this and does Wrestlemania 41 need Rock vs Roman, this week on the show!
Ashlee and Shawn discuss tonight's WWE Bad Blood card, which they believe could be a great event for the company. They put on their booker caps and list the top 5 people they would like to see Shelton Benjamin face in All Elite Wrestling. They conclude the show with a segment featuring six questions and share their thoughts on the five years of AEW Dynamite.
Ashlee joins Shawn this week, as they debate whether AEW Grand Slam was a banger of a card or didn't live up to past editions of the show. Shawn has mixed feelings about the Young Bucks vs Will Ospreay and Kyle Fletcher Aew World title match, is Shawn right or is he just an old man yelling at clouds? They close the show previewing tonight's AEW GrandSlam Collision, and dear god please don't let Shawn's guess for the open challenge be right!
Shawn and Ashlee look back at AEW All In London 2024, just hours after it happen. Overall a great show, but they do question some finishes and match placements
Shawn and Ashlee are previewing this year's AEW All In card less than 24 hours before the show. Who do they think will leave London as the AEW World Champion? Will Britt Baker defend her home against CEO Mercedes Mone? Does America's hero MJF defeat Will Ospreay?
Just hours before the G1 Final, Shawn and Ashlee debated whether ZSJ could win this year's tournament.
Roman Reigns returned at SummerSlam and cost Solo Sikoa his chance at the Undisputed WWE World title. Ashlee and Shawn analyze his return and discuss how WWE can prevent Cody Rhodes from being sidelined in the new Bloodline Story on Friday Night SmackDown. They open the show paying their respects to Kevin Sullivan , who died Friday at age 74.
Ashlee and Shawn reflect on SummerSlam in the first episode of "RFPW Raw Countdown." They both believe that Dom is in serious trouble and should be more afraid of Rhea Ripley than anyone else. They also felt that the Drew vs. Punk match was disappointing and shared their thoughts on how it could have been improved. They closed the show with their thought about the Wyatt Six making their in ring debut.
Shawn is joined by Brad "the dad" and "Father" Greg Feltham, better known as the Smack Daddies. They are reviewing a lackluster go-home episode of Smackdown before SummerSlam. They are grateful that Tiffany Stratton was on the show, as otherwise, it would have been two hours of mediocrity. They also preview SummerSlam just hours before the event.
This week's AEW Dynamite will feature Team Elite vs Team AEW in Blood and Guts, as well as Dr. Britt Baker DMD's first match back against Shida! Stanley Karr from "Wrestling with Heart with Stanley Karr" joins Shawn and Ashlee to preview this week's AEW Dynamite show and Blood and Guts. They'll discuss whether The Acclaim should be part of Team AEW and explore the possibility of Hangman Adam Page turning on the Elite. Additionally, they'll delve into the hypothetical scenario of AEW booking Hangman vs Okada for AEW All In. Tune in for answers to these questions and more on this week's show! Where to find Stanley Karr: Wrestling with heart with Stanley Karr Face Book group Wrestling with a heartwith stanley karr on youtube Wrestling With Heart with Stanley Karr on Apple Podcast Wrestling With Heart with Stanley Karr on Spotify Where to Find Radio Free Pro Wrestling Visit our website Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Radio Free pro Wrestling on X
Kimmy Sokol form the Pop Break joins Ashlee, and Shawn to break down the week in pro wrestling. The backlash Stephanie Vaquer faced by signing with the WWE, and not finishing her indie dates. Is there a double standard in the use of blood in Women's Wrestling? Which feud is hotter CEO Mercedes Mone vs Britt Baker DMD or Toni Storm vs Mairah May? Kimmy Also Gives you the 411 on WrestleCon Cleveland, you can get your tickets at Get your WrestleCon Cleveland tickets Check Shawn and Ashlee out on Bell to Bell on More Muzic Radio, Hosted by David Brightley Listen to More Muzic Radio Kimmy Links Read Kimmy work at the Pop Break Here! https://twitter.com/kimmy_sokol Follow Kimmy on Instagram Ashlee's Links Follow Ashlee on X Follow Ashlee on Instagram Show Links Check out our website Follow us on Instagram Follow Us on X Check out our YouTube channel
Well, that was an interesting cash-in. Shawn and Ashlee are here this week breaking down a lukewarm Money in the Bank show, but hey, at least we had a great NCT Heatwave show to finish the weekend off! Shawn makes Ashlee Pick between Hangman Adam page and Bryan Danielson, who does she believe will win the Owen Hart Cup? Will Toni Strom pick Mariah May or the AEW Women's World title, Shawn and Ashlee are looking forward to how this story plays out. Ashlee and Shawn share their wish list for the Cena farewell tour.
Can WWE continue their hot streak as they roll into Toronto for a double show weekend? Who will leave as Mr. and Miss Money in the Bank? Is it too soon to put the Intercontinental title on Breaker? Is it time for Roxanne Perez to be called up to the main roster? Shawn gives his reaction to Arianna Grace getting her first PLE match in her hometown.
Did AEW Forbidden Door delivered, or was it just another show by AEW? Shawn and Ashlee look back at the show and disagree with which match was actaully the best night of the night, but agree that the pre show was a must-see! they explain why Mone vs Vaquer was a star making moment for the CMLL Champion Stepahine Vaquer even in defeat. We also had a return at Forbidden Door, who could it have been?
Kimmy Sokol from The Pop Break joins Ashlee and Shawn to preview AEW Forbidden Door 2024 edition. Will this pay-per-view deliver, or will it be another episode of AEW Collision? Are any matches exciting to the three of them, or are they tired of matches just for the sake of having matches? You can find Kimmy at Follow Kimmy Sokol on X Follow Kimmy on Instagram Read Kimmy's Pop Break Articles here Get your tickets for Contropolis New jersey 2024 here Get your Wrestlecon tickets here
Ashlee and Shawn review WWE Clash at the Castle Scotland from this past weekend, discussing the best match, the worst match, and the surprising finishes. They are looking at the G1 blocks as New Japan Pro Wrestling released this past weekend. Who do Shawn and Ashlee believe will win the tournament? During the "Stunning Six Questions," they debate whether Jim Ross should return to WWE to call one last match before retiring, and much more! Go Fund Me Link for Alba Fyre ( Kay Lee Ray) Mom
On this Midweek edition of the show, Ashlee and Shawn look at WWE Clash at the Castle and give their thoughts on whether Drew can leave Scottland with the title. During the Stunning Six Questions, they chat about the 10 point plan by NJPW, and Who did killed WCW. News Stories NJPW 10 step plan Kevin Kelly gives his side of his firing from AEW
Ashlee and Shawn are back this week and are discussing where Becky Lynch might end up when she returns to pro wrestling. Shawn is slowly coming around to the idea of Swerve Strickland having a title run, and they're both excited about Ethan Page potentially joining NXT!
Ashlee and Shawn are back this week, reflecting on the AEW Double or Nothing and WWE King and Queen of the Ring events from a packed weekend of professional wrestling action! MJF makes his return to AEW, and Shawn and Ashlee speculate on where he will begin. Perhaps a feud with Adam Cole, Bay Bay, or maybe Will Ospreay? They seem to be fans of Queen Jaxs, and Shawn is praising King Gunther - what the heck?
Less than a week away from AEW Double or Nothing, we have Kimmy Sokol back with us to preview the show and make predictions for the 9 matches on the card. In the latest edition, we discuss whether Tiffany Startton should have been suspended for her deleted Instagram post. We also debate who has had a weaker title run so far, Trick Williams or Swerve Strickland, and if Discover Time Wanner losing their NBA package could help AEW in their contract talks.
This week, Shawn and Ashlee are debating whether it was a good idea to hold some of the King and Queen of the Ring matches at house shows. They also provide a health update on Wheeler Yuta and Eddie Kingston. They discuss which international location, Saudi Arabia or London, they think will host Wrestlemania first.
WWE Backlash 2024 may go down as the greatest wrestling crowds of all time! Ashlee and Shawn break the show down and then debate if it's time to rethink Jey Uso nickname after his most recent big match lost. Tiffany Startton came out of this show a bigger star and could be the next challenger for Bayley. Shawn gets on his soap box and defends Samatha Irvin ring announcing. If you love the show buy us a coffee. Subscribe to our YouTube Check Christina's YouTube
Ashlee is hoping to win her fourth consecutive pick contest victory as they preview the 2024 edition of WWE Backlash. During their discussion, Shawn and Ashlee debated six questions, including whether Becky Lynch was the right person to be WWE Women's World Champion following Rhea Ripley's injury. They also discussed whether AEW would be better off without Tony Khan in charge. Finally, Shawn's choice of Eric Bischoff to run his hypothetical wrestling company caught Ashlee by surprise.
Shawn invited Brad from SNME Smackdaddies to participate in a mock draft, three days before the WWE Draft. During the mock draft, Brad made his first pick which caused Shawn to lose his mind. If you are wondering who Brad picked, whether it was Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, or Becky Lynch, tune in to find out!
Hey there! Guess what? Less than 24 hours after AEW Dynasty, Shawn and Ashlee had a special guest on their show - the wonderful Kimmy Sokol from the Pop Break and the Bob Culture podcast! They had a lively debate about whether Danielson vs Ospreay was the best match of their lifetimes, and Kimmy managed to playfully tease Shawn about his age without actually saying it. The trio had a blast singing the praises of Swerve Strickland and celebrating his well-deserved World title victory.
Ashlee is looking for her third win in a row as She battles Shawn for the David Brightley Trophy as they preview AEW Dynasty? This card is highlighted by Will Ospreay vs Bryan Danielson , and for the AEW Tag Team titles it's The Young Buck vs FTR.
Join Shawn and Ashlee on this episode Radio Free Pro Wrestling after Wrestlemania for an engaging discussion on the duration of a 45-minute promo and if it could have been shorter. They will also delve into the exciting future of the new champion, Cody Rhodes, and whether Drew deserved to leave Wrestlemania as the champion. Additionally, be sure to tune in to hear their top 10 must-watch matches from the entire Wrestlemania week.
Shawn and David provided an update on what has happened so far during Wrestlemania week, highlighting both the positive and negative aspects. They praised Josh Barnett's Bloodsport as a potentially innovative approach to presenting professional wrestling. However, audio issues impacted the Progress show, and the hosts shared their honest opinions on the event. Additionally, Shawn discussed his perspective on Tony Khan and shared his thoughts on the recent AEW release of the Tate twins.
Shawn and Ashlee are available to assist you with your WrestleMania pools. They will be analyzing each night of this year's event and providing their predictions on the winners of each match. The winner will receive the David Brightley Trophy.
In this week's show, Shawn and Ashlee discuss the recent Twitter exchange between Tony Khan and Eric Bischoff, as well as AEW's new tagline, "where the best wrestle." While Shawn may have a differing opinion from the larger AEW fan base, he shares his excitement for the match between Adam Copeland and Matt Cordona form this past Saturday night.
Progress Wrestling is making its return to the United States this week with Chapter 166, Freedom Walks Again, broadcasting live from Philadelphia on April 5th! Shawn and David will be breaking down the card and explaining what Pro Wrestling is for those who are unfamiliar with the company. You can Watch progress live Friday on Thrillertv+ Get your Progress tickets here Order Progress on Demand here
This week on the show, Ashlee and Shawn are joined by Kimmy Sokol, the host of "All Things Honor". Kimmy will be working for Prime Time Appearance during Wrestlecon. During the show, Kimmy shares some top tips for making the most of your Wrestlecon experience in 2024. She discusses the dos and don'ts that will help you have the best time possible! We are discussing the relationship between Jake Perry and Tony Khan in AEW. We are debating whether Perry should be allowed to leave. During the discussion, Shawn may have mistakenly asked Kimmy and Ashlee if they believed Tony Khan saved professional wrestling and Ring of Honor, possibly causing some controversy. This is an episode you don't want to miss! Don't miss out on WrestleCon! Buy your tickets now. Get the 3-day pass or supper fan package by March 29th. Wrestlecon2024 tickets Kimmy"s top tip was to get your hands on the Wrestlecon Cheatsheet. you can do that here Wrestlecon2024 Cheatsheet your can run into Kimmy this weekend at Spqaure Expo 4 this Friday and Saaturday! Sqaure Expo 4 tickets Follow Kimmy Here Kimmy Sokol on Twitter Kimmy Sokol on Instagram Kimmy's YouTube Channel
Shawn and Ashlee debate if Mercedes Mone can bring ratings to AEw, or do traditional ratings even matter in 2024. Did the WWE make the right call in picking Sami Zyan over Chad Gable to face Gunther for the IC title at Manai? They also preview AEW Dynamite which features Adam Copeland vs Christian Cage and Oakda vs Eddie Kingston!
After the end of AEW: Big Business, Shawn and Ashlee discuss the debut of Mercedes Mone in All Elite Wrestling. Was her promo impressive or did she fail to deliver? They also talk about what's next for Wallow after losing his World title match against Samoa Joe. They are surprised that Okada vs Kingston is scheduled for Dynamtie next week, not at AEW Dynasty. Additionally, Ashlee and Shawn rave about the Six-man tag match, and express their disappointment about the break up of the Bang Bang Scissor Gang.
After Sting's final professional wrestling match, Shawn and Ashlee discuss whether AEW managed his tenure with the company properly. The Young Bucks silenced their critics by giving Sting a memorable farewell match. Go Fund me for Virgil's family. Our Links Visit our website Checkout our YouTube channel! Follow us on twitter Follow Ashlee on Twitter Follow Shawn on Twitter
Ashlee and Shawn are hosting a special preview of AEW Revolution. They will be doing their first-ever pick contest, where they select their top picks for each match and give reasons why they think their pick will win. Will you join Team Ashlee or Team Shawn? Tune in to find out! Team Ashlee or Team Shawn? Tune in to find out!
Shawn and Ashlee Look back at this past weekend's WWE Elimination Chamber! They debate if Liv Morgan is on the same level as Becky Lynch, and if Becky has been over pushed.
During the recent episode of Friday Night Smackdown, the legendary Rock joined his cousins in the Bloodline. Today, Shawn and Ashlee are here to discuss whether this new addition would make Roman a junior partner in his own stable. They are also debating whether AEW should book smaller arenas and bring back AEW Dark to give their wrestlers more opportunities to practice. This discussion arose after Sami accidentally injured Jeff Hardy during a Rampage match. Additionally, they will be picking their five favorite matches of the week and previewing this weekend's WWE Elimination Chamber card. Links to stories used in this eposide https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1518734/dave-meltzer-reports-details-behind-scott-damore-termination-tna/ https://wrestlingnews.co/wwe-news/nic-nemeth-says-he-asked-wwe-for-his-release-several-times- https://www.ringsidenews.com/2024/02/16/chris-jericho-set-to-take-sabbatical-from-aew-television/ https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/aew/tony-khan-addresses-mjf-britt-bakers-current-aew-status Our Links Follow us on Twitter Follow Ashlee on twitter Follow Shawn on Twitter Join our YouTube channel
Following the WWE Wrestlemania press conference, Ashlee and Shawn are back to discuss all the fallout. Did the WWE give in to the #wewantcody movement, or were we all played? They also discuss NJPW New Beginning in Osaka, which took place last Sunday and featured matches such as Will Ospreay and his United Empire vs Bullet Club War Dogs, Bryan Danielson vs Zack Sabre Jr, and Ace vs Okada for the last time. Additionally, they cover all the pro wrestling news from the week and share their top 5 matches of the week. Link for the GoFundme for the Family of Ice Train Maryse's Instagram Back Stage at Stardom John Laurinaitis Story Show's Links Come Join our Youtube channel Join the show on Twitter! Give Ashlee a follow on Twitter! Give Shawn a follow on Twitter! Join our Facebook Community!
Shawn and Ashlee are discussing the upcoming Rock vs Roman match and whether it will live up to the hype. They also wonder when Cody will finish his story and share their thoughts on his character and future in AEW. The duo also includes AEW Collision in their top five matches of the week and expresses their excitement for the upcoming NJPW show on Sunday, which features Okada's last match and a steel cage match between United Empire and Bullet Club, the first of its kind in NJPW in 20 years. Follow our YouTube Channel Join us on Twitter Follow Shawn on Twitter Follow Ashlee on Twitter