Unsanctioned Podcast
69 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsThe Unsanctioned Podcast reviews professional wrestling and is a trusted platform to many stars of the squared circle from today and yesterday—including those reporting on the industry and working behind the scenes. Guests from WWE, WWF, WCW, IMPACT, Ring of Honor, NJPW, ECW, UFC, EVOLVE, MLW, ALL IN, STARRCAST, and Sports Illustrated have all been featured on the show. Unsanctioned is hosted by Luis Vasquez, Jae Holland, & Julio Jeune.
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Episodes
BIG E BECOMES WWE CHAMPION! (Live Recap)
September 14, 2021 07:23Unsanctioned recaps from the TD Garden in Boston where Big E won his WWE Championship just minutes prior. Listen, rate, subscribe!
AEW All Out Reactions
September 07, 2021 07:12Whoa now, AEW, you're quickly becoming the standard! Don't look back, Bryan Danielson is here! Adam Cole? CM Punk? Sting? Exciting young talent? Where does AEW go from here, because at the moment, they are at the top of the wrestling world and do not seem to be stopping there. AEW All Out 2021 is officially in the books, and Jae, Luis, and Julio analyze the ups and downs - mostly ups.
CM Punk is BACK, SummerSlam, NXT TakeOver 36
August 24, 2021 18:56Big week in pro wrestling. CM Punk returns! SummerSlam was a hit! NXT delivered. And of course, shoutout to our friends at Ring of Honor.
State of Wrestling VIII
July 20, 2021 18:48It has been an action packed week in the world of professional wrestling. Jae, Luis, and Julio break down the recent star-studded pay-per-view's put forth by AEW, WWE, IMPACT, and much more!
AEW Double or Nothing Thoughts & More WWE Cuts
June 04, 2021 19:27Double or Nothing was a smashing success... or was it? Plus, MORE talent cuts at WWE. Where do those affected go from here? Unsanctioned breaks it all down. Join us: subscribe and rate!
State of Wrestling VII
May 19, 2021 07:08In this action-packed installment of Unsanctioned's popular State of Wrestling series, Luis, Julio, and Jae, break down IMPACT Under Siege, WWE WrestleMania Backlash, what to do with Moose as he gears up for Kenny Omega after carrying the company on his back and bringing relevancy back to the TNA title, Andrade hitting free agency with a splash, Ricochet's controversial tweet about Io Sharai, Tamina getting her due, and will we finally get Lashley versus Lesnar? Plus much more. Subscribe!
Flashback Friday: WWE's Natalya
May 14, 2021 21:03In 2017, WWE’s number one contender to the Smackdown Live women's championship checked in with the Unsanctioned Podcast to discuss her upcoming lumberjack match at the Clash of Champions pay-per-view versus Charlotte Flair, and coincidentally - days before Stephanie McMahon's big announcement - the potential of one day having a women's only Royal Rumble match. Listen, rate, subscribe! Send us a line at [email protected].
Flashback Friday: Brian Pillman Jr.
May 07, 2021 23:52AEW's Brian Pillman Jr. is officially ascending in the wrestling world. Back in 2018, Pillman Jr. stopped by the Unsanctioned Podcast to discuss his goals, mindset, and personal upbringing. Take a listen and be sure to subscribe so you can be among the first to listen to brand new episodes.
Omega Wins IMPACT Championship & Recent WWE Releases
May 01, 2021 00:43Exactly what the title says, plus of course, the trash bag incident. Shoutout, Mickie James! Thank you for tuning into the Unsanctioned Podcast. Please be sure to hit the subscribe button.
WrestleMania 37 Reactions
April 13, 2021 05:28Luis, Julio, and Jae provide reactions to the two-night extravaganza known as WrestleMania 37. This episode flies by with plenty of laughs, predictions, ups and downs, and of course, a salute to the late DMX. Join us, and be sure to subscribe!
Flashback Friday: Kofi Kingston
March 26, 2021 18:57Just prior to the rise of KofiMania, the Unsanctioned Podcast proudly hosted WWE Superstar, Kofi Kingston! Hear his thoughts on what a WWE championship run for him could look like as a member of The New Day, and much more. Please consider rating the Unsanctioned Podcast and dropping a review.
State of Wrestling VI
March 18, 2021 07:05Bringing you up to speed with an EXPLOSIVE time in the landscape of wrestling! The Unsanctioned Podcast proudly brings you its sixth iteration of State of Wrestling. Join us!
Observer Awards & Lashley Wins WWE Title
March 02, 2021 08:57Breaking down some of the Observer Newsletter awards and discussing other highlights pertaining to AEW, WWE, NJPW, IMPACT, and MLW. Notably, Bobby Lashley wins the WWE title toward the end of the episode as Unsanctioned records live.
State of Wrestling (Feat. S.I.'s Justin Barrasso)
February 16, 2021 05:52Sports Illustrated's Justin Barrasso returns to co-host the Unsanctioned Podcast for the show's fifth installment of "State of Wrestling". Discussion points include whether Jon Moxley is a commercial star or not, MLW's rise, the AEW and IMPACT partnership, NJPW, Bobby Lashley is due, Rush sticking with Ring of Honor over WWE/NXT, where NWA goes from here, and MUCH more! Tune in, rate, and review.
Throwback Thursday: Rob Van Dam
January 07, 2021 20:55At the tail-end of summer 2019, the Unsanctioned Podcast scored big when the legendry RVD dropped in to grace our airwaves. As always, nothing was left off the table in this very insightful and fun conversation with the man known as The Whole F'N Show. Subscribe, rate, and review!
NXT WarGames 2020 Thoughts
December 11, 2020 23:38Jae and Julio hit the airwaves to discuss match results and happenings from one of NXT's hottest pay-per-view offerings of the year, NXT TakeOver: WarGames!
Flashback Friday: Austin Theory
December 04, 2020 20:18This gem is from March 2019, when the stardom of Austin Theory was beginning to bust at the seams, and little did we know, that his time on the independent circuit was soon coming to screeching halt for the opportunity of a lifetime to join NXT/WWE. A year later, Theory would find himself on the WrestleMania 36 card in a tag-team match against The Street Profits. Listen to this insightful conversion in the stands after an EVOLVE show in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Zoom Audio: New Day Tribute
November 18, 2020 06:02When Big E was drafted away from The New Day to Smackdown, the wrestling world felt a collective punch to the gut. Luis, Julio, and Jae pay homage to one of the greatest factions in wrestling history which includes ranking top matches and discussing memorable moments from the trio's journey to the top. Ode to the New Day! It's New Day for life at the Unsanctioned Podcast, baaaabyyyyyyyy!
Zoom Audio: Hell in a Cell Predictions
October 25, 2020 02:49Hell in a Cell does not feature a long match card, but it sure packs a punch. Jae, Julio, and Luis ring off their predictions for one of the most exciting events of the year. Rate and subscribe!
Zoom Audio: Moose Live & IMPACT Bound for Glory Predictions
October 21, 2020 04:51The Unsanctioned Podcast ring in their IMPACT Bound for Glory 2020 predictions and TNA Champion MOOSE stops by the Unsanctioned Podcast again, this time prior to his upcoming Pay-Per-View match against a returning EC3!
Zoom Audio: State of Wrestling IV
October 14, 2020 12:48Luis, Julio, and Jae bring you the Unsanctioned Podcast's fourth-ever State of Wrestling! In this episode, they discuss NXT Takeover, AEW talent who are clicking and those who are not, NJPW, and of course, the WWE draft. Join us! Review, rate, subscribe. Disclaimer: Due to the ongoing pandemic, the show has been meeting virtually and therefore the audio quality our listeners are accustomed to is different due to being pulled from an online video call.
Flashback Friday: Jim Ross
October 09, 2020 18:44Flashback to 2018 - Prior to the release of his book “Slobberknocker” and his “Ringside with Jim Ross” live appearance in Boston, legendary broadcaster and current AEW play-by-play man, Jim Ross, checked in with the Unsanctioned Podcast to share insights on his storied WWE Hall of Fame career and more. Listen, rate, subscribe!
Zoom Audio: WWE Clash of Champions Predictions
September 25, 2020 21:10WWE Clash of Champions is THIS upcoming Sunday! Luis, Julio, and Jae go through the official match card and offer their predictions. Rate, review, subscribe. This audio has been pulled from a Zoom conversation published on the Unsanctioned Podcast YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKfP4NCr4tlgLHfKrMF_Lsw/videos E-mail the Unsanctioned Podcast at [email protected].
YouTube Audio: WWE Clash of Champions Predictions
September 25, 2020 21:10WWE Clash of Champions is THIS upcoming Sunday! Luis, Julio, and Jae go through the official match card and offer their predictions. Rate, review, subscribe. This audio has been pulled from a Zoom conversation published on the Unsanctioned Podcast YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKfP4NCr4tlgLHfKrMF_Lsw/videos E-mail the Unsanctioned Podcast at [email protected].
YouTube Audio: RIP Road Warrior Animal
September 24, 2020 02:39Luis, Julio, and Jae discuss the legacy left behind by Road Warrior Animal and his tag-team partner, the late Road Warrior Hawk, on the day of his sudden passing at the age of 60. Disclaimer: Audio pulled from Zoom for the Unsanctioned Podcast YouTube page.
Zoom Audio: RIP Road Warrior Animal
September 24, 2020 02:39Luis, Julio, and Jae discuss the legacy left behind by Road Warrior Animal and his tag-team partner, the late Road Warrior Hawk, on the day of his sudden passing at the age of 60. Disclaimer: Audio pulled from Zoom for the Unsanctioned Podcast YouTube page.
YouTube Audio: Recent WWE Losses and Where They Go From Here
September 07, 2020 21:28Quality Disclaimer: The audio in this episode is from a Zoom conversation posted to the Unsanctioned Podcast YouTube channel. As the pandemic continues, the show has explored additional avenues for producing all-new content. This episode features a discussion around Renee Young and Mauro Ranallo leaving WWE, Brock Lesnar no longer being under contract, AEW, and much more. Where will WWE go from here? Unsanctioned discusses.
Zoom Audio: Recent WWE Losses and Where They Go From Here
September 07, 2020 21:28Quality Disclaimer: The audio in this episode is from a Zoom conversation posted to the Unsanctioned Podcast YouTube channel. As the pandemic continues, the show has explored additional avenues for producing all-new content. This episode features a discussion around Renee Young and Mauro Ranallo leaving WWE, Brock Lesnar no longer being under contract, AEW, and much more. Where will WWE go from here? Unsanctioned discusses.
Zoom Audio: AEW All Out Preview
September 03, 2020 20:00Quality disclaimer: This audio is pulled from our YouTube channel in which we preview the AEW All Out match card for a full length episode, along with other thoughts from the wrestling world. In other words, the Zoom audio quality will not be up to par with what you're used to, but the conversation at hand is still FIRE. Join us! Send us a line at [email protected].
YouTube Audio: AEW All Out Preview
September 03, 2020 20:00Quality disclaimer: This audio is pulled from our YouTube channel in which we preview the AEW All Out match card for a full length episode, along with other thoughts from the wrestling world. In other words, the Zoom audio quality will not be up to par with what you're used to, but the conversation at hand is still FIRE. Join us! Send us a line at [email protected].
Savio Vega (Featuring a Special Guest)
August 12, 2020 21:45The Unsanctioned Podcast checked off a bucket-list item by hosting a staple of the WWF Attitude Era, the one and only, Savio Vega. However, the airwaves quickly realize that the Nation ties run deep after being joined mid-episode by a former running mate of Savio's who gladly dropped in for a Pearl River surprise. The two were able to reconnect on the Unsanctioned Podcast as they reminisced on the glory days after being out of touch for many years. Listen, rate, subscribe!
Throwback Thursday: Brian Cage
July 30, 2020 19:24March 2018 - Current AEW star, Brian Cage, was on absolute fire at IMPACT Wrestling when he decided to stop by the Unsanctioned Podcast. In this throwback episode, Brian Cage discusses a variety of topics including working with Paul Bearer, being called average by WWE, the Eddie Edwards bat incident, women in wrestling, and much more. Rate and subscribe today!
Wrestling During the Pandemic
July 22, 2020 18:56Luis, Jae, and Julio take a look back at what wrestling has had to offer during the global pandemic. Subscribe and share!
Race in Wrestling
July 13, 2020 23:45We are BACK. All-new episodes coming your way. Let's start hot and address the elephant in the room as peaceful protests and calls for reform sweep the nation, it is our duty: Race in Wrestling. Join us.
Throwback Thursday: Austin Theory
May 14, 2020 15:18March, 2019 - Luis and Jae sit down at EVOLVE 123 with then-EVOLVE Champion and current WWE RAW superstar, Austin Theory. That night, Melrose Memorial Hall played host to marquee names such as The Velveteen Dream, The Street Profits, Darby Allin, and Orange Cassidy. In this episode, Theory discusses everything from shoes and rice cakes, to who he sees as wrestling's torch holder and why.
YouTube Audio: WrestleMania 36 Post-Show
April 10, 2020 01:10The Unsanctioned Podcast has officially joined YouTube! In this debut episode, Jae, Luis, and Julio discuss WWE's first-ever two nights of WrestleMania. To subscribe to our YouTube channel, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKfP4NCr4tlgLHfKrMF_Lsw
Zoom Audio: WrestleMania 36 Post-Show
April 10, 2020 01:10The Unsanctioned Podcast has officially joined YouTube! In this debut episode, Jae, Luis, and Julio discuss WWE's first-ever two nights of WrestleMania. To subscribe to our YouTube channel, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKfP4NCr4tlgLHfKrMF_Lsw
SmackDown Live at TD Garden
February 29, 2020 16:00WWE SmackDown was in Boston and you know the Unsanctioned Podcast had to be there. Luis, Julio, and Jae check in via iPhone airwaves to share their SmackDown experience live from the TD Garden.
Low-Ki
February 02, 2020 22:15TNA legend and current MLW star Low-Ki makes an appearance on the Unsanctioned Podcast. In this must-hear conversation, Low-Ki discusses the new generation of wrestling talent, his thoughts on inter-gender wrestling, name-dropping TNA during his short WWE stint, the late Kobe Bryant, his current MLW run, doing motion capture for wrestling video games, a very entertaining game of Unsanctioned's Push or Bury, and much more!
Throwback Episode: MVP
January 28, 2020 22:02In 2017, in just our third episode ever, 2020 Royal Rumble participant MVP graced the airwaves of the Unsanctioned Podcast and spoke candidly about his time working with Kenny Omega in WWE developmental, pitching the MVP character to John Laurinaitis, having Chris Benoit as a mentor, lack of black WWE heavyweight champions, his personal feelings towards The Rock, Booker T and Triple H, a game of Push or Bury, and much more! Like, rate, subscribe.
Push or Bury
January 22, 2020 17:53GAME TIME: You've heard wrestling stars visiting the Unsanctioned Podcast partake in some "Push or Bury" fun with Luis, Jae, and Julio. Now... the Unsanctioned co-hosts turn the tides, and for the first time ever, play their own game for an episode-long adventure of teeing off names to either PUSH them or BURY them - no in between! Join us.
State of Wrestling III
January 07, 2020 06:42Happy New Year! Back and refreshed from the holidays, Jae, Luis, and Julio jump back into action and assess the current wrestling landscape, including: Thoughts on AEW vs. NXT, the Bobby Lashley/Lana/Rusev storyline, NJPW potentially joining forces with AEW, where Ring of Honor stands now, and much more.
Post-RAW Live at TD Garden
November 19, 2019 06:27Survivor Series is officially upon us and NXT has officially put their flag in the sand, making this one of the most anticipated events of the year. Unsanctioned was in the house for RAW's go-home show in Boston and proceeded to conduct a post wrap-up show directly from the TD Garden.
Flashback Friday: Jay Lethal
November 08, 2019 16:10"Black Machismo" Jay Lethal once graced the airwaves of the Unsanctioned Podcast while he was Ring of Honor World Champion. In this episode, he sits backstage at Ring of Honor in Lowell, Massachusetts, with Jae Holland and Luis Vasquez to discuss his upcoming battle against Matt Taven at Madison Square Garden, his viral TNA promo with Ric Flair, his New Jersey roots, and much more. Listen, rate, and subscribe.
Banter Edition: AEW Dynamite & WWE Draft
October 19, 2019 06:37Jae, Luis, and Julio discuss, disagree, and toast on many of the items pertaining to a huge October in professional wrestling. Unsanctioned pulls no punches on AEW Dynamite and the WWE Draft. Listen, rate, subscribe!
Live From AEW Dynamite
October 10, 2019 04:55Go inside the Agganis Arena in Boston, Massachusetts, for AEW Dynamite with the Unsanctioned Podcast direct from our seats! Listen, rate, subscribe.
Unsanctioned XL: RVD & Kush Groove
September 30, 2019 18:48For the cannabis at heart: Wrestling legend Rob Van Dam returns to our airwaves for the launch of UNSANCTIONED XL to talk cannabis and, duh, more wrestling, with Unsanctioned's Jae Holland and Boston's The Kush Groove Shop (www.kushgroove.com). Unsanctioned XL will release periodically featuring discussions at the intersection of lifestyle topics and professional wrestling.
Flashback Friday: Moose
September 07, 2019 00:58IMPACT Wrestling is in the house - MOOSE! MOOSE! MOOSE! MOOSE! Check out this Flashback Friday episode from March 2018 when rising IMPACT Wrestling star, Moose, graced the airwaves of the Unsanctioned Podcast. Subscribe, listen, and rate.
Rob Van Dam
August 19, 2019 18:28Spread the news - It's the Whole F'in Show, Mr. Monday Night himself, RVD on the Unsanctioned Podcast! Everything from his appearance on the RAW Reunion Special while under contract with IMPACT, suggesting to Chris Benoit to try cannabis when he last saw him, concussions, his documentary 'Headstrong', working with Eddie Guerrero and The Rock, and much more! Subscribe, listen, and rate.
Josef Samael of MLW's CONTRA Unit
August 11, 2019 13:07Josef Samael is a decorated 20-plus year veteran of the wrestling industry. He is a former NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion and Zero-1 Champion in Japan. He currently causes complete chaos in Major League Wrestling (MLW) as one-third of CONTRA Unit alongside Jacob Fatu and Simon Gotch. Luis and Jae dive into the stories, the knowledge, and the good times had over the years in an episode worth making the time for. Enjoy! Rate and subscribe.