Wrestling with Freddie

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Wrestling #27

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. 

 

Photography Credit: Joseph Viles

 

 

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  • _ayeMark
    Seth Rollins Would Be Furious 😂
    Does anyone remember when Seth Freakin Rollins would talk about how the WWE needs a REAL champion, not someone who’s a part timer like Roman?! We miss you Jeff! I wanna ACKNOWLEDGE you but you’re busy being a part timer! 😂
  • Anxious Flamingo
    Wrestling With Friends
    My favorite podcast to start the day. Freddie and Jeff seem like good dudes. Both are big wrestling fans who keep their opinions honest but in a positive way. Freddie’s behind the scenes of when he worked in WWE is a cool feature that leads to some sick side quests. Jeff’s comedic background leads to some good laughs. Feels like I’m hanging out with friends talking wrestling. I have a hard time getting into WWE so some episodes I’m just here for the ride. More AEW would be awesome 😄 If you have to appeal to the masses or just aren’t as big of AEW fans, I get it. I’m just as interested in hanging out and hearing how life is going for you all. Looking forward to the new season. Take care 🤙
  • M_W_O
    Only Wrestling Podcast I Listen to
    As someone who grew up watching Freddie on film I was super excited to find this podcast. Excited to hear his takes and past experience in the biz. He has not disappointed ever. Having my own wrestling podcast I don’t like listening to others so I don’t get influenced but this podcast is too good to pass on. Adding Jeff made the podcast even better. Funny takes better insights. Keep it up fellas!!
  • So Cal King 32
    Always 5 stars
    Two questions before you guys go on hiatus One would you guys ever have John Cena on the podcast especially if he wins number 17 (go lakers) Second who do you guys think it’s tougher to write for WWE or SNL? Great show as always love you guys except when you guys talk Charlotte Flair lol
  • Wex Appeal Podcast
    One Host to Another
    I love the show! Came back to wrestling because of my kids and this is a podcast we all look forward to listening to. Keep the content coming and we will keep listening. Even if Freddie doesn’t answer my IG messages asking him to guest spot on my show. Haha!
  • itstrizzzy
    😩
    Love the show. Please have your loved ones stop spreading misinformation about fires. There is water. Minimal electricity which is reduced to not spread more fires, makes it hard to pump the water. The wind made it impossible to fight. Funding was cut 2% but a 200$ million dollar fund was given 2 months ago. This is not a partisan issue. It’s the world.
  • Canalien42
    Lots of ads with a wrestling podcast sprinkled in.
    I really appreciate Freddie’s point of view and knowledge from his experience in writing wrestling. The only problem with the podcast are the ads which are way too many. I get that you have to make money etc, but the ads are so frequent and so long that it makes listening to the show unpleasant. If the show is 30 minutes, you can expect half to be just ads, sometimes more! I don’t even care that they are in Spanish, I just hate how frequently and how long they are. Would be five stars if it was a podcast with ads, instead of ads with a podcast sprinkled in.
  • jeffrey weinerslav
    5⭐️
    It’s like 40% ads but i, a cis male saw She’s All That in the theatre like 4 times and the cohost used to ball Becky. 5⭐️
  • TheMysterySpot
    The best wrestling podcast out there!
    As a middle aged woman getting back into wrestling with my kids after dropping off decades ago myself, I wanted extra content to get up to speed. What sets this podcast apart from other wrestling content is that Freddie and Jeff are interested in the stories and character development as much as the physicality but Freddie’s insight into story building and acting are genuinely fascinating for fans who are invested in character building (we know it’s scripted - that’s why we love it!). Jeff Dye adds levity and a great sounding board so don’t sleep on him either. My Cultura - give these boys more content and fewer commercials!
  • Max from NW Connecticut
    Great Show!
    I discovered Wrestling with Freddie last spring, and it has become a must listen for me every Wednesday and Thursday. I’m a humanities teacher at a boarding school in Connecticut and this spring I’ll be teaching an upper level English elective called “The Art of Storytelling in Professional Wrestling” (still can’t believe the class got approved!) I know this is a long shot, but I’d love to be able to chat with Freddie and Jeff about my ideas for the class! Regardless, thank you both for your fun and insightful show!
  • bravesfan07
    More WWE Stories
    Hey Freddie love the podcast but I would like you once or twice that your go back to stories like when you worked at wwe. Like you did in season 1
  • Meds from Boston
    Spotify reviews
    Hey Freddie and team, please turn on reviews for Spotify users. We’ll be able to comment on specific episodes and overall. Love the show
  • Rufoz
    Commercials, commercials, commercials!!!!
    Last episode was 12 min long with 9 min of commercials
  • Chuckimus
    Wrestling is like Education
    Love the show gentlemen! Been listening for over a year and enjoy your insider perspective, experiences, and Jeff’s comedy, random side quests, and pop culture tangents. This week I particularly enjoyed how you mentioned the writing/storyline process. The process you described has many parallels to education. As educators, we also “begin with the end in mind” and reverse engineer how we want our students to achieve success. Sometimes we have to scrap plans along the way or adjust on the fly as well. We are there to guide with best practices. Ultimately, like wrestlers, majority of student success comes from practice and individual ownership of the learning. Keep up the passionate work. Peace and God Bless! Carlos G.
  • Torigirl04
    A weekly must listen
    If you love wrestling as much as I do and want to hear some fun conversation about the different stories playing out. Then who better to get that from than the 4th most relevant member of the Scooby Doo franchise. All jokes aside, Freddie’s history in the industry brings a fresh take on todays product, his co-host Jeff Dye adds a fun element to the conversation, making this a must listen every week. The bonus episode on Thursday is an added treat to look forward to each week. Keep up the great work gentlemen!!
  • glamers08
    Say his name
    Excellent pod, 5 stars. I only have one question for Jeff and Freddie, do you believe in Joe Hendry?
  • Jutchaffee4
    Fun listen
    I enjoy the pod and I am not even a big wrestling fan, but Freddie and Jeff make it a great listen with their insights. Freddie is one of my fav actors and a really good storyteller. I like hearing his writing experiences and creative process with the storylines and the characters. The side quests are fun too.
  • ?!bbb
    Breath of fresh air
    Really enjoy Freddie‘s perspective as it stands out from all the hundreds of other podcasts out there.
  • Bryan Bose
    Screw Tribalism, More Wrestling Please!
    So glad I gave this a chance. I’m not a day one listener, but was always intrigued. Plan on supporting the fed once Freddie lands a TV deal. I’m an AEW die hard, but not a tribalist. Really rooting for you, Freddie!
  • The_Libricubicularist
    Recommend
    Highly recommend Wrestling Freddie and Jeff. I enjoy their in depth insight into the sport and each of them has a different perspective, Freddie a former writer, and Jeff a fan of the sport.
  • Dysgrlmanda
    MUST LISTEN
    I don’t listen to wrestling podcasts but once i heard Freddie had one i was subscribed. The love and passion he has when he talks and his co host is a great balance for his excitement. I really enjoy listening! Good luck!
  • IvetteDL
    Good luck ❤️
    Good luck Freddie! I wish you nothing but the best you deserve it! The way you and Jeff speak with so much passion for the business does not go unnoticed.
  • Boodidley
    Missed this podcast
    This old Japanese lady was so very glad to wake up to these predictions. Look forward to more and a great wrestlemania recap. Love to you both
  • softlyskye
    Charlotte Grace & Rocky James
    #hi mehganjames
  • Michaeljacks0n3
    New to this
    Just came across this podcast and can’t stop listening, great and entertaining, only downfall is Il, I wish the podcasts were longer haha
  • Bagame
    Wrestling geeks talking to wrestling geeks
    This is so fun to listen to. I always find their point of view. Interesting and fascinating. I don’t always agree, but that’s exactly what geeks do. Including myself. I’ll always referred this podcast to non-wrestling fans so they can get it.
  • Ol' Evil Eye
    One of my favorite wrestling podcasts.
    You might be a cunning linguist, but I am a master debater. LOL jk Seriously, though I agree 100% with Freddy, that the royal rumble is the best wrestling pay-per-view all year hands-down. It’s like Christmas to a true wrestling fan, when WWE actually lets the entrance be a surprise. I enjoy the show and the banter between the hosts very much. Also, it is interesting to hear Freddy’s experience having worked for WWE as a part of creative. Nice to hear podcasters who don’t troll their fans or E-beg for money. Love to have a Scooby snack or two and listen to this podcast. Keep up the good work.
  • Go yo2106060
    Love it
    But kind of confused on dates. This last episode, as in OCT 4th, they talk about Bray Wyatt as if he is still alive. I though I was losing it for a second. Should probably disclaim that this is a rerun or a previously unreleased episode.
  • Dalton Culler
    Best Storyteller in Podcasting
    I’ve listed to FPJ since Prinze and the Wolf and I was thrilled to learn he had a wrestling podcast. He is the best storyteller in whatever genre he speaks on and I love his insight on the industry. Jeff is a great comedian and provides another great perspective. Wish the show was longer but love the content!
  • nsswrestler
    Unbelievable
    It’s so hard to believe that Fred jones from scooby doo not only writes but has written some of my favorite wrestling stories love the podcast man
  • Not Richard Benny
    A lot of repeating ads
    I like Freddy and enjoy his thoughts and feelings on wrestling. That being said I think Wilmer Valderrama is gross and likes dating very young girls. For some reason Wilmer has an ad at every single ad break. I don’t like having this perv repeatedly read the same awful ad at every single ad break. Get rid of that disgusting person and that awful ad please.
  • B-rowl
    You got this
    Bro keep killing it weekly it doesn’t go unnoticed! Keep your style n delivery you’ve got your own style and thats what makes this show what it is 🤙
  • BallardViking
    Great insight and opinions
    I have been a weekly listener since I listened to my first episode a few months ago. Fabulous work by Freddie and I really like his insider’s perspective. His buddy Jeff is excellent too and their interactions and conversations about wrestling really add to my enjoyment when I watch wrestling. And now there is bonus content too!! Give the fellas a listen if you are a wrestling fan, you’ll be glad you did!!
  • panthro bada$$
    It’s good BUT
    Freddie complains about too much video promos, and basic talkin, but not enough wrestling but, we should be complaining because we get the same exact ads for over half the show🤷🏻‍♂️
  • ChrisKy91
    A vessel for ads with some actual talking sprinkled in
    Here’s the thing, I really enjoy hearing Freddie talk and give his thoughts about wrestling - be it telling his stories of working with WWE or reviewing shows or whatever. Freddie brings a unique and informative perspective. Unfortunately this podcast is primarily a home for ads, the amount of ad time there is for how little actual dialogue is gross. Maybe that’s a company thing but even still most of these episodes are really short and still are heavy on ads. It feels like Freddie just doesn’t have the time or focus to watch wrestling and do a proper weekly show and it reflects. Seriously there was an episode that was just 17 minutes, what is that?
  • jaj2018
    Fantastic
    I did not realize how involved he is with wrestling. He is talented in so many ways. His vocals and passion make for a great listen.
  • Cdotjaydotare
    Season 3 needs work
    Go back to weekly TV reviews (and do them before the next week comes out)
  • Marcopolo367
    Less AEW
    Freddie has experience as a writer for WWE, but instead of using that knowledge to talk about their shows, he gives 80% of each episode to AEW, which many wrestling fans (including myself) don’t watch. Need to balance out the discussion.
  • Twotall75
    Awesome
    I was. A fan not a big fan but after to listening to you pod ,I’m a huge fan now and u r awesome dude keep up the great work
  • drumstickfan
    Too many ads
    I totally understand needing ads. Y’all need to keep the lights on, it’s gotta be worth your time, I get it but oh my god is it so distracting with this show. It’s more ads than it is actual dialogue
  • jhodapp
    Amazing
    Great stuff brother. You can tell your passion. I wish you the best as it continues also because you want criticism I would love more of you and Culkin brothers or your friends to hear your passions on wrestling.
  • Jonzboy60
    Freddie is the best
    Very entertaining
  • Mpizz144
    Ads ads ads
    A commercial with podcast interludes. Very little wrestling insights, just Prinze and a friend talking. Same commercials over and over, don’t bother.
  • josh1686
    Always a good listen
    Always enjoy your takes even if I don’t always agree. Always makes for a fun listen on my way to work in the mornings. Keep ‘em coming!!!!
  • SnoopiBabi
    Love it.
    I love this podcast. I enjoy your honest takes and as an “old school” viewer who’s starting to re-watch now that HHH took over it’s good to hear some perspective on what is going on. Plus the BTS shoots is awesome.
  • JcVega101
    Love it!
    I love the podcast! I do wish to hear more personal stories of your involvement in the wrestling business if there is anything left to tell!
  • LilArt213
    What a waste
    Talking Wrestling from Fred from scooby do smfh! Don’t waste you’re time.
  • Josh-0
    Try something new?
    Great show! You should try moving season 3 to Fridays
  • DAH2143
    Miss season 1
    Podcast comes out over a week after your review of raw. We’ve already seen the next raw, yet your reviewing a raw from last week. Your stories and experiences were better than having a guy as a partner who knows nothing about the current scene. Please go back to season 1 format.
  • JAX HoneyBadger
    A very pleasant suprise
    So I listen to Chris Van Vliet and on one episode Chris had Freddie on as a guest. I was unaware that Freddie worked with WWE & I was also surprised at how enjoyable their conversation was to listen to. So I decided to give this podcast a chance and I wasn’t disappointed at all. Freddie gives a unique prospective from his experiences behind the curtain at WWE and I encourage anyone that is a wrestling fan to give this podcast a chance, you won’t be disappointed.
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