AEW Unrestricted: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of AEW Unrestricted Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Top AEW TV Matches of 2023
Jan 8, 2024 · 49 min
Will & Ref Aubrey break down their favorite AEW TV matches of 2023 including the Tribute to Jay Briscoe on Dynamite; the FTR vs The Bullet Club Gold Best of 3 Falls on Collision; t
Scott Garland
Jan 15, 2024 · 46 min
Scott Garland is the newest AEW coach and producer, and shares his coaching philosophy and style, and explains what he thinks it takes to successfully work with young talent. He al
Rise To The Top
Jan 22, 2024 · 45 min
East Side Games’ Lead Narrative Designer Jamie Henwood is a former professional wrestler turned video game enthusiast who helped develop the new mobile game, AEW: Rise To The Top.
Anthony Ogogo
Jan 29, 2024 · 50 min
Anthony Ogogo had a last-minute moment in front of his hometown crowd at AEW All In London, and explains how it came together with Paul Wight and Kip Sabian. He talks about the inj
Deonna Purrazzo
Feb 5, 2024 · 50 min
One of Deonna Purrazzo’s childhood dreams came true when her surprise AEW arrival happened in her home state of New Jersey in front of her family and a very hot crowd! She talks ab
Rachael Ellering
Feb 12, 2024 · 49 min
Rachael Ellering loves to joke that her killer ROH match against Willow Nightingale for the NJPW Strong Women’s Championship in Orlando also helped get her fiancée, Chris Hero, sig
Lexy Nair
Feb 19, 2024 · 50 min
Lexy Nair is a proud Minion graduate, and explains what it’s been like to work so closely with Athena and Billie Starkz at ROH. She’s also the backstage interviewer for AEW Collisi
Best Sting Matches & Moments
Feb 26, 2024 · 40 min
Sting’s FINAL match of his career is Sunday, March 3rd at AEW Revolution, and in honor of the bittersweet milestone, Ref Aubrey & Will Washington take a look back at some of their
Bryan Danielson, Samoa Joe, and Danny Garcia Preview AEW Revolution
Mar 1, 2024 · 50 min
AEW Revolution is this Sunday, March 3rd live at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina! The history-making card features Sting’s final match of his career, an epic
Johnny Loves Taya
Mar 11, 2024 · 45 min
Johnny Loves Taya, starring Johnny TV and Taya Valkyrie, is the new, original scripted comedy series running on AEW’s YouTube Channel. Taya & Johnny explain what inspired the idea,
Bryan Keith
Mar 18, 2024 · 48 min
Bryan Keith is ripping faces off at AEW! The Houston native recalls his first AEW opportunity in Texas in a match against former AEW World Heavyweight Champ Hangman Adam Page, and
Harley Cameron
Mar 25, 2024 · 50 min
Harley Cameron has some specific opinions when it comes to cutlery on live TV (knifey-spoony, anyone?), and a few theories on how she ended up at AEW so quickly after deciding to b
Queen Aminata
Apr 1, 2024 · 40 min
Queen Aminata speaks 4 languages, has a Master's degree in Private International Law, and is the first-ever African-born woman to be signed to a major wrestling company! Aminata sh
Billie Starkz
Apr 8, 2024 · 41 min
It’s Billie Starkz versus Queen Aminata for the inaugural ROH Women’s Television Championship at Supercard of Honor tomorrow, Friday, April 5th in Philadelphia, and Billie joins to
Mike Mansury
Apr 15, 2024
AEW EVP and Head of Global Production Mike Mansury shares a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to bring AEW to your TV screens every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday! He also de
AEW Dynasty Preview
Apr 19, 2024 · 55 min
AEW Dynasty is this Sunday, April 21st! The stacked card features an epic showdown between AEW World Champion Samoa Joe and Swerve Strickland, and Swerve explains his confidence go
Adam Copeland
Apr 29, 2024 · 49 min
The Rated R Superstar Adam Copeland recounts his surprise debut at AEW WrestleDream, and shares how he passed the time while hiding out near the venue before his entrance. He talks
Will Ospreay
May 6, 2024 · 48 min
The Aerial Assassin Will Ospreay is finally All Elite, and recounts the deciding factors that led him to sign fulltime with AEW. He talks about traveling back and forth from the UK
Team Psych’s Dr. David Reiss, Chris Manzione, and Jimanekia Eborn
May 13, 2024 · 50 min
It’s Mental Health awareness month, and Team Psych offers plenty of tips and tools to help you and the AEW talent roster and staff cope with anxiety, stress, and the struggles that
All Elite Arcade
May 20, 2024 · 48 min
Chugs (aka Adam Cole) & Evil Uno co-host the new podcast, All Elite Arcade, and discuss a fraction of what you’ll hear on their weekly show! They share the video games and consoles
Double or Nothing Preview
May 24, 2024 · 56 min
The EVPs, Matthew and Nicholas Jackson, send thoughts and prayers to Tony Khan and Eddie Kingston, share a few words of warning about Scapegoat Jack Perry, and preview their new sn
Arkady Aura
Jun 3, 2024 · 43 min
Arkady Aura is the newest member of the ring announce and backstage interviewer team at AEW, and explains the role that FTR’s Dax Harwood played in making that happen. She remember
Double or Nothing Recap
Jun 10, 2024 · 50 min
The Return of MJF and Other Fav Moments from Double or Nothing MJF is back, and if you wanna know how he got smuggled into the building, just press play! Will and Aubrey share some
Kris Statlander
Jun 17, 2024 · 41 min
Kris Statlander has a new look, new music, a new attitude, and a new business partner in Stokely Hathaway! Kris (and her bearded dragon, Boots) return to talk about all that’s chan
Ian Riccaboni
Jun 24, 2024 · 54 min
Ian Riccaboni has had some great broadcast partners during his 10 years with Ring Of Honor including Colt Cobana, Nigel McGuinness, and Caprice Coleman. He shares what he learned f
Forbidden Door Preview
Jun 28, 2024 · 45 min
AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door takes place this Sunday, June 30th live from the USB Arena on Long Island, New York, and the card is STACKED! Ref Aubrey Edwards and Will Washington previ
Shane Taylor
Jul 8, 2024 · 44 min
The CEO of Shane Taylor Promotions has plenty to say about what it takes to be a fighter, and why Lee Moriarity and Anthony Ogogo have the perfect mentalities for combat sports. He
Trish Adora
Jul 15, 2024 · 43 min
Trish Adora went from boot camp to the US Army to teaming with The Infantry at AEW. She talks about how her military training helped her wrestling career, what inspired her to purs
WHO WE ARE Vol. 2
Jul 22, 2024 · 35 min
WHO WE ARE: A Celebration of Excellence, Vol. 2 is available now on all DSPs! And to celebrate, we’ve got Executive Producer Mikey Rukus, The Infantry’s Carlie Bravo, Victor Perry,
Matt Menard
Jul 29, 2024 · 46 min
What Makes Daddy Magic Matt Menard’s Nipples Hard? Definitely doing commentary for AEW Rampage! Matt explains how he came to land the commentary seat, the advice that Chris Jericho
Alicia Atout
Aug 5, 2024 · 45 min
The lovely, talented, and we think most recent signing to AEW, Alicia Atout, shares her incredible story, and explains how it is that she and MJF are together (hint: it’s all about
Tommy Billington
Aug 12, 2024 · 42 min
The Dynamite Kid Tommy Billington has already had a couple of great matches at AEW! He talks about working with FTR’s Dax Harwood, how the match came together, and the feedback he
Jennifer Pepperman
Aug 19, 2024 · 46 min
Jennifer Pepperman is AEW’s VP of Content Development and shares her journey to AEW. She explains how one discussion with Mercedes Mone and a single meeting with Tony Khan sealed t
AEW All In London Preview
Aug 23, 2024 · 36 min
AEW All In takes place this Sunday, August 25th at Wembley Stadium in London! Will Ospreay looks to settle the score against MJF in a battle for the AEW American (aka International
Von Erichs
Sep 2, 2024 · 46 min
Two-thirds of the current ROH World Six-Man Champions, Ross and Marshall Von Erich, along with their legendary father, Kevin, join to share the story of their recent Championship w
Preview to AEW All Out
Sep 6, 2024 · 38 min
AEW All Out takes place this Saturday, September 7th at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates (just outside of Chicago)! Bryan Danielson looks to defend the AEW World Championship agai
Behind The Scenes of AEW All In & AEW All Out
Sep 9, 2024 · 49 min
Two stellar AEW PPVs, and only the best behind-the-scenes stories from Ref Aubrey Edwards and Will Washington! They talk Jamie Hayter’s return, Ricochet’s AEW debut, Nigel McGuinne
MxM Collection
Sep 23, 2024 · 42 min
Ok, this is probably one you want to watch on video! YouTube link below! MxM Collection’s Mansoor and Mason Madden made their ROH debut at Death Before Dishonor against Serpentico
The Outrunners
Sep 30, 2024 · 36 min
The Outrunners, Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd, are the most-jacked and most vascular tag team at AEW, and share the daily routine that keeps them looking so good in neon! They talk
Chris Estell
Oct 7, 2024 · 40 min
AEW’s Head of Wardrobe, Chris Estell, has plenty of stories about the amazing gear he designs for the AEW talent roster! He shares the inspiration behind the scales on Bryan Daniel
WrestleDream Preview w/ Willow Nightingale, Chris Jericho & Darby Allin
Oct 11, 2024 · 48 min
AEW WrestleDream takes place this Saturday, October 12th at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington! Darby Allin joins to talk about his match against the House of Black’s Brody King
Excalibur Returns
Oct 21, 2024 · 50 min
The Return of Excalibur: Excalibur calls himself a “Day One and A Half” guy at AEW, and shares some thoughts on the first 5 years of AEW and what he hopes for the next 5. He’s got
Lio Rush
Oct 28, 2024 · 43 min
Lio Rush made his surprise return to AEW during the Casino Gauntlet Match on the May 29th edition of AEW Dynamite. He explains how that happened, why this time is so much different
Bobby Cruise
Nov 4, 2024 · 45 min
Bobby Cruise was nearing 20 years as the ROH Ring Announcer when Sinclair shuttered the promotion! Bobby talks about that fateful day, his initial reaction, and what he thought whe
Ryan Loco
Nov 11, 2024 · 46 min
Ryan Loco is the brilliant photographer who catches many of the live action and portrait shots of AEW talent! He has some great stories about what it’s like to be backstage and at
Nyla Rose
Nov 18, 2024 · 34 min
Nyla Rose returns and she definitely brings The Rizz…and so many hilarious stories and antics! Wait till you hear what she was doing backstage at AEW Dynamite during Fright Night,
Full Gear Preview
Nov 25, 2024 · 50 min
AEW Full Gear takes place this Saturday, November 23rd at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey! Kris Statlander joins to talk about her match against current TBS Champion Me
Thunder Rosa
Dec 2, 2024 · 46 min
So much has happened since Thunder Rosa was last on the pod including signing to All Elite Wrestling! She details the major injury, recovery and rehab that kept her sidelined from
Private Party
Dec 9, 2024 · 41 min
Private Party are the AEW Tag Team Champions, and Isiah Kassidy and Marq Quen tell us all about the title-winning moment five-years in the making! They share the story about how th
Shelton Benjamin
Dec 16, 2024 · 45 min
Shelton Benjamin says his AEW debut was a longtime coming, and was genuinely surprised by the fan reaction he received! He talks about The Hurt Syndicate, his real-life friendship
Backstage Stories
Dec 23, 2024 · 40 min
Ref Aubrey and Will Washington share some great behind-the-scenes stories from recent AEW events and happenings including the big All In Texas live announcement with surprise guest