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Wrestling With The Week

27 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 135 ratings

All Elite Wrestling's Scorpio Sky and Funhaus creator James Willems get together to break down the week of wrestling, pop culture, sports, music, movies, and more as they find themselves Wrestling With The Week. Wrestling with the Week is co-produced by Rooster Teeth and All Elite Wrestling.  

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Episodes

No More BS

July 16, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour

In this episode, Scorpio Sky and James Willems are finally, for the first time, live in studio together! Join your hosts as they run down the happenings at Fyter Fest Night 1 including the conclusion to the Coffin Match between Darby and Ethan Page. The guys also talk about future title implications with Hangman and the Dark Order taking on the Elite, Malakai Black’s ongoing dust ups with Cody, and how FIRE the crowd was for Dynamite live in Austin. Paul Wight stops by for an exclusive interv...

The Hot Mess

July 09, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes

In this episode, Scorpio Sky and James Willems talk about AEW Road Rager and what it means to be in Miami for the first stop on AEW’s whirlwind tour. They also talk about AEW ALL OUT and the week long party that it’s going to bring with it. The guys also drop the news that for the first time ever Wrestling with the Week will be LIVE IN STUDIO from Austin, Texas. Sky talks about the wrestling scene in Austin and James speaks to his… employment history? The Hot Mess Chelsea Green drops in talki...

Murs in Retrograde

July 02, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes

In this episode, Scorpio Sky and James Willems get back at it talking Dynamite and AEW getting back on the road. They’re also getting excited for the Miami show and the Austin show right after. Sky and James also talk about the best Spider-Man and the best Batman (insane answers) plus they try to figure out what being South Beach strapped really means. Murs stops by and talks about where the inspiration for his album has come from, what it was like assuming you’re going on the road then sudde...

No One Has Time, You Have To Make Time.

June 25, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour

In this episode, Scorpio Sky and James Willems get down and dirty on beating up Darby Allin so bad he has to cheat plus they break down Saturday Night Dynamite. Did we break any news? Will Kris Statlander take a big win over The Bunny? Will MJF win people over with his words (probably not)? Sky and James also talk with Achievement Hunter’s Jeremy Dooley. Jeremy talks about being a big wrestling fan and making the kind of stuff you want to. He’s also a musician and talks pro wrestling music. S...

Wrestling Society X With The Week

June 18, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour

In this episode, Scorpio Sky and James Willems get together and talk about how Darby choose NO ONE as his partner to face Sky and Ethan Page in a match? Darby is just asking for a whooping since all he does is hide behind Sting. But now he has no one to hide behind. Sky and James also talk with Kevin Kleinrock, one of the most influential people in wrestling. Kevin talks about how he got into wrestling, pitching a show to MTV, and shows off his knowledge of music in a game of Well Versed. Sky...

Brad Williams is a Huge Wrestling Fan

June 11, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour

In this episode, Scorpio Sky and James Willems get together and talk about Sky calling out Darby again. Who will Darby choose as his partner to face Sky and Ethan Page in a tag match? Does it even matter because Sky is going to walk all over them. Sky and James also talk with comedian Brad Williams. Brad talks about his love of wrestling and there’s a crazy nutshot. Look, you gotta check it out. Sky and James also talk more about Dark Side of the Ring, the Mayweather & Paul fight, and play a ...

Double or Nothing Fallout & Levitate Style

June 04, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour

In this episode, Scorpio Sky and James Willems are back after Sky’s grueling match with Ethan Page against Sting and Darby Allin. How is Sky feeling after a nasty scorpion death drop and how close was he to winning it all for the team? Sky and James also talk with style influencer Leo Chan, one of Sky’s personal favorite follows on IG. Leo talks about growing up in Hong Kong and moving to New York City at the age of 10, how his personal style evolved, and the Young Bucks $15,000 wrestling sho...

"Ron Funches as Scorpio Sky's New Manager?"

May 28, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour

In this episode, Scorpio Sky and James Willems are back with comedian and wrestling fan Ron Funches. Ron talks about the virtues of throwing a man down stairs, his want to manage his friend Scorpio Sky, and he cuts a FIRE promo for both Ethan Page & Scorpio Sky. He knows who pays the bills. Sky and James also run down the AEW Double or Nothing card with producer Eric in a Pick ‘Em back and forth. Who do they see walking out as the AEW World Heavyweight Champion? Will the Young Bucks retain th...

"Kenny Omega and the Big Lady"

May 21, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour

In this episode, Scorpio Sky and James get a sit down interview with Kenny Omega. They talk about life in Japan, Kenny being an American TV wrestler which he never anticipated, and video games. Actually a lot of video games. It's mostly video game talk if you listen to the uncut version of the interview on audio podcast platforms. Like they talk Capcom and Street Fighter and Power Stone and the AEW video game. Sky tells James that he's hurting from the sneak attack from Darby and the coward S...

“Doc Sampson, An Unsung Hero”

May 14, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour

In this episode, Scorpio Sky and James talk about the break up of SCU. Sky talks about his history with the team, what it means to have that come to an end, and what the future could hold for any of the three members of the (now defunct) SCU. Sky and James also interview Doc Sampson. They talk about what it's like going from the world of being a regular doctor to a ringside physician for All Elite Wrestling. Doc Sampson also speaks to his long and storied career in wrestling, what he thinks a...

"A Legend in the Making"

May 07, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes

In this episode, Scorpio Sky and James interview Jade Cargill. She talks about her dedication to the sport of pro wresting, what it takes to be a mom and a wrestler, and getting her start thanks to Mark Henry. LISTEN TO THE FULL CHRISTIAN CAGE AUDIO INTERVIEW and subscribe to the audio version of Wrestling with the Week wherever you get podcasts http://wrestlingwiththeweek.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/wwtwpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wwtwpod Not Cancelled (Yet) shirt is on sal...

"Better Than I've Ever Been"

April 30, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour

In this episode, Scorpio Sky and James Willems are back LIVE with an AEW workhorse Christian Cage. Christian Cage talks video games, producing, and why AEW. James is very fearful of getting beat up by STIIIIIIING but Sky keeps goading the Icon. Sky can't wait to talk how he laid out Darby and Sting to James' chagrin. Sky also runs down Preston "10" Vance and Lance Archer, two more people who are going to beat up James. The guys also run down a Dynamite recap, talk UFC leg breaks, and the Loga...

"No Wasted Time"

April 23, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour

In this episode, Scorpio Sky and James Willems are back LIVE and direct with an exclusive interview with AEW CEO Tony Khan as their first official guest. Tony talks about the different jobs he does, wanting to work in wrestling his whole life, and fans in the stands. Sky and James also get talking about the Triller Jake Paul PPV fight featuring Urkel and Oscar De La Hoya, flavors that aren't flavors, and Anthony Davis in Sky's NBA2k21 team. They also Hot Tag on the Coward Sting, where The Eli...

"Revenge Season"

April 05, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes

In this episode, Scorpio Sky and James Willems talk more about Sky’s recent endeavors inside the squared circle as well as his new alliance with All Ego Ethan Page. Sky talks about why it’s Revenge Season and why he’s sick of seeing others get the opportunities he should have, plus he talks about inflicting pain in a very real way. James gets it back on track but derails it a little with a Marvel Swimsuit Edition Cyclops in a thong, then the guys play Stranger Than Fiction where Sky looks to ...

"SCU!"

March 29, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes

In this episode, Scorpio Sky and James Willems are interrupted by Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian for an impromptu SCU episode. Kaz talks about his run in with Christian Cage in the past and what it means to be his first opponent in AEW this wednesday on Dynamite. Christopher Daniels tells a road story about screaming so loud it would wake up jungle cats and Frankie tells about Ric Flair getting his own private section in a bar, brother. James and Sky Tag In or Tag Out on a red hot e...

"I'm Just Fed Up"

March 22, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes

In this episode, Scorpio Sky and James Willems talk big about Sky’s new attitude, which he assures everyone is just another side of him. People have moods, he’s not changing, he’s just tired of people saying he’s the best but not getting the opportunity to prove it. Sky likens himself to Evander Holyfield then he talks about how the Hall of Fame setting on NBA2k21 isn’t hard enough so he has to do custom sliders. James wants to see Scorpio Sky vs Christian Cage and Sky talks about how he woul...

"I Wouldn't Count on Kenny to Build a Kitchen Table"

March 15, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes

In this episode, Scorpio Sky and James Willems break down Sky’s TNT title match and the what followed. Why did Sky attack Darby Allin? What was going through his head? Why the heel hook? They also break down Revolution and the fallout from Dynamite including MJF’s new group, what happens next with the Inner Circle, and Kenny’s deception with the Exploding Barbed Wire Deathmatch. Sky talks about AEW potentially traveling again and what it would mean to have Dynamite take coming to you live fro...

BONUS EPISODE - EXCLUSIVE: Scorpio Sky is the Face of the Revolution.

March 10, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes

In this episode, Scorpio Sky and James Willems talk break down Sky's huge win at AEW Revolution on Sunday. Sky talks about what it was like in the match, how it was being in front of fans again, and what his next steps are as the Face of the Revolution. Tonight on AEW Dynamite, see Scorpio Sky challenge Darby Allin for the All Elite Wrestling TNT Championship. Will Sky walk out as the new Champ? Bet on it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Dollar Tree to Louis V"

March 07, 2021 08:00 - 57 minutes

In this episode, Scorpio Sky and James Willems give you a final primer on AEW Revolution then go head to head on predictions. What do they think the chances are Omega retains in a Exploding Barbed Wire Deathmatch? Does James think Sky will walk out as the Face of the Revolution? Who will Paul Wight announce as the newest signing in AEW? Sky also talks about Shaq’s match on Dynamite, how great it was seeing a 4 time NBA champion respect the professional wrestling business, and then challenges ...

"Holla If Ya Hear Me"

March 01, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes

In this episode, Scorpio Sky and James Willems talk about the BIG news of Paul Wight’s AEW signing and what it means for the roster. Sky talks about what you can learn from veteran’s and what they’ve given to the business then goes right into talking about Tully Blanchard’s return to a wrestling ring. He gives James some insight on Tully’s workout routine and the guys talk about old dude workouts. James gets after Sky about the changing landscape of the Face of the Revolution Ladder match and...

"Bromance: That's Us!"

February 22, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutes

In this episode, Scorpio Sky and James Willems talk about Sky's upcoming Revolution ladder match and what it’s going to take to become The Face of The Revolution. They deep dive on strategy and what it means to not just be in a match like this but to win it. They’re both surprised by the announcement of the exploding barbed wire deathmatch between Jon Moxley and Kenny Omega and talk about how it’s going to be truly next level. James talks about his wrestling roots and Sky has a couple stories...

"You Can Lick the Bottom"

February 15, 2021 08:00 - 53 minutes

In this episode, Scorpio Sky and James Willems talk about Sky's appearance on the AEW Unrestricted Podcast and the AEW main event with Kenta & Kenny Omega vs Moxley & Archer. Sky also breaks down changing his in ring style and what makes a hardcore match or a street fight really work. James shoes Sky some cool new shoes that Sky hates and Sky gives James some tips on where to buy the goods. There's also JR stories, Tony Schiavone name yelling, a shot of Brandi, and the REVEAL of James Bussit....

"I'm Gonna Play With Myself Everyday"

February 08, 2021 08:00 - 56 minutes

In this episode, Scorpio Sky and James Willems get right to business talking about Sky's new action figure from the AEW Unrivaled Collection. They also talk about Shaq's upcoming match with Cody and how they can get Shaq on the show. Come on Shaq. Sky talks about what it's like working at a place that's being invaded by so many outsiders (Gallows & Anderson, KENTA) and his own ideas about how to keep it safe. There's also talk about Courtside Karen, traveling in style, loving to receive packa...

"It's Called The Diamond Cuttah"

February 01, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes

In this episode, Scorpio Sky and James Willems get into Sky's work with Impact wrestling along with a couple of stories from his short run there, love for coffee but not quite on a Matt Jackson level, the freezing LA Weather making everyone scarf guys, what not to say in Toronto, the inner workings of Gamestop stock from a Donkey Kong and Pro Wrestling level, favorite wrestling finishers, and getting James to Bussit. Subscribe to the audio version of Wrestling with the Week wherever you get p...

"Be My Grandzaddy"

January 25, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes

In this episode, Scorpio Sky and James Willems get into how they're feeling about the launch of the show, Sky's match against Nick Comoroto, a well-preserved dinosaur butthole, the finer points of the Karate Kid-iverse, James Harden losing 30 pounds in 7 days, and how Pretty Peter Avalon looked against Cody Rhodes on Dynamite. Sponsored by Upstart (http://upstart.com/WEEK) Subscribe to the audio version of Wrestling with the Week wherever you get podcasts http://wrestlingwiththeweek.com Learn...

"Kanye West to Art Barr"

January 18, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes

In the first episode of Wrestling with the Week, Scorpio Sky and James Willems get in to the finer points of 90s guilty pleasure music, the James Harden Brooklyn Nets trade, Sky's second video game, Snoop Dogg's frog splash compared to Art Barr's, and a HUGE movie franchise Scorpio Sky has never seen! Sponsored by Honey (http://joinhoney.com/WEEK), Keeps (http://keeps.com/week), and HelloFresh (http://hellofresh.com/week10 + code week10). Subscribe to the audio version of Wrestling with the W...

Introducing Wrestling with the Week

December 14, 2020 18:55 - 1 minute

All Elite Wrestling’s Scorpio Sky and Funhaus creator James Willems get together to break down the week of wrestling, pop culture, sports, music, movies, and more as they find themselves Wrestling With The Week. Catch the latest every Monday, starting January 18. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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