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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Art of Becoming a Wrestling Fan

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. 
 
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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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AEW Double or Nothing Predictions

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Divisive Nature of Online Tribalism in Wrestling Fandom

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 storyline in AEW. Is it effective? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King and Queen of the Ring and AEW Civil War Explained

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Origin of the Very First Pro Wrestler Inspired Sneaker

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Art of Becoming a Wrestling Fan

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