AJ Styles just teased a retirement!... or teased leaving WWE? We'll discuss that plus the other big free agency updates (Dragon Lee contract, Michael Oku gets an Okada match, Sami Zayn is US Champ and maybe re-signed, and Saraya wants back into WWE) plus the big Saudi-WrestleMania elephant in the room. Welcome to WrestleWatch Episode 64!

This episode was recorded live on 9/12/25. Music Provided by Wendi Freeman [TikTok & Instagram: maritalstreep]

As always, here is the updated Free Agency Tracker:

One AJ is back in WWE long-term while another might be on their way out - we'll chat about both the return of AJ Lee and the possible end of AJ Styles. That plus: Bryan Danielson is with AEW for the long haul by joining commentary, young phenoms getting looks in Bozilla and Adam Priest, and the latest on AEW business moves like how the 2300 residency has gone and the announcement of All Out on HBO Max. Welcome to WrestleWatch Episode 63!

WrestleWatch is a project focused on analysis and discussion of free agency in the world of professional wrestling. Each week, Doug & Ryan explore the potential jumps and the implications that they can have on the industry, as well as adjacent topics in wrestling such as business developments, statistics, and other factors and news in the landscape.

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Doug & Ryan chat about Maki Itoh leaving TJPW, a number of rumored European wrestlers finishing their bookings before signing to WWE (Zozaya & Mike D Vecchio), and more happenings in the world of professional wresting. Welcome to WrestleWatch Episode 62!

Doug & Ryan chat about Ace Austin getting interest from WWE, the WWE New Jersey tryouts, a survey of the current AEW & WWE champions to see if any right now are "flight risks," and the similarities and differences between how WWE & AEW talent are winning championships of partner promotions. Welcome to WrestleWatch Episode 61!

This episode was recorded on 8/2/25.

Time to do some ... summer cleaning? We'll discuss Athena winning a contract (and maybe a clue to her *other* contract), Adam Priest's odds of joining ROH, and the latest on a slew of others (Alexander Hammerstone, Gabe Kidd, Leon Slater, Sami Zayn, Saraya, Utami Hayashishita) Welcome to WrestleWatch: Pro Wrestling Free Agency Podcast Episode 60!

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Hikuleo is now Tala Tonga, and he's finally made his debut in WWE. We look at the long road to this happening. Plus, Sareee wins the IWGP belt - is the Sun God going to be staying in Stardom long-term? All that plus updates on Bayley, Cedric Alexander in TNA, Miyu Yamashita continuing with ROH, AJ Styles renewal rumors, Alex Windsor is All Elite, and Karrion Kross has his contract expiring soon. Welcome to WrestleWatch: Pro Wrestling Free Agency Podcast Episode 59!

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Doug & Ryan chat about how the AAA has been managed so far by WWE and the implications for free agency. We also have updates on Alex Windsor, Danhausen, Private Party, and the New Day. Welcome to WrestleWatch: Pro Wrestling Free Agency Podcast Episode 58!

This episode was recorded on 6/14/25. Music Provided by Wendi Freeman [TikTok & Instagram: @maritalstreep]

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Mariah May debuts in NXT, R-Truth leaves WWE ... and returns to WWE, and Chris Jericho and Karrion Kross have contracts up this year. Welcome to WrestleWatch: Pro Wrestling Free Agency Podcast Episode 57!

This episode was recorded on 6/9/25. Music Provided by Wendi Freeman [TikTok & Instagram: @maritalstreep]

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Mariah May appears to be WWE bound - how accurate were we in seeing that coming? Thekla debuted in AEW too! Plus we'll take a look at AJ Styles, Bayley, Bea Priestley, Bishop Dyer, Deonna Purrazzo, and Zozay. And we have discussions on Ace Austin, Athena, and Masha Slamovich based on viewer suggestions! Welcome to WrestleWatch: Pro Wrestling Free Agency Podcast Episode 56!

WrestleWatch is a project focused on analysis and discussion of free agency in the world of professional wrestling. Each week, Doug & Ryan explore the potential jumps and the implications that they can have on the industry, as well as adjacent topics in wrestling such as business developments, statistics, and other factors and news in the landscape.

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We took a week off but we're back at it - we'll take a look over the entire Free Agency Tracker to see how we're feeling heading into a busy Memorial Day weekend of wrestling. Welcome to WrestleWatch: Pro Wrestling Free Agency Podcast Episode 55!

WrestleWatch is a project focused on analysis and discussion of free agency in the world of professional wrestling. Each week, Doug & Ryan explore the potential jumps and the implications that they can have on the industry, as well as adjacent topics in wrestling such as business developments, statistics, and other factors and news in the landscape.

Music Provided by Wendi Freeman [TikTok & Instagram: @maritalstreep]

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