The Wrestling Rewind #229 🎙️ "Mr. Slammiversary" AJ Francis | Exclusive Interview

📅 Air Date: 27-06-26 📻 Broadcast on Phoenix 92.5 FM This week on The Wrestling Rewind, Darragh O'Connor sits down for an exclusive one-on-one interview with TNA Wrestling's AJ Francis ahead of Slammiversary 2026, live from the Agganis Arena in Boston. Known as "Mr. Slammiversary," AJ reflects on the matches that helped redefine his career and explains why this year's event is the perfect opportunity for TNA Wrestling to remind the wrestling world exactly who they are. During the interview, AJ discusses TNA's new era, the company's momentum following its move to AMC, and why he believes TNA always performs at its very best when the pressure is at its highest. The conversation also covers his remarkable journey from the NFL to professional wrestling, overcoming criticism throughout his career, and the importance of believing in yourself despite what others may say. Darragh also asks AJ about dream Slammiversary opponents, bringing back the legendary King of the Mountain Match, his respect for AJ Styles, Samoa Joe and Bobby Lashley, and why Moose would be his ideal opponent for a future TNA World Championship main event. Finally, AJ previews his upcoming Slammiversary match, shares his thoughts on wrestling in front of the passionate Boston crowd, and tells fans why this year's Slammiversary is a must-watch event. ▶️ YouTube Chapters 00:00 Show Intro 00:58 Welcome AJ Francis 01:15 Why Slammiversary 2026 Is Special 03:15 Why Fans Should Watch Slammiversary 05:00 Mr. Slammiversary's Legacy 05:45 King of the Mountain Returns? 07:00 From NFL to Wrestling 08:30 Believing in Yourself 10:20 TNA Ahead of the Curve 10:45 Dream Slammiversary Opponents 12:20 AJ Styles, Samoa Joe & Moose 13:30 Boston Crowd Expectations 14:30 Watching TNA on AMC & TNA+ 15:20 Final Thoughts 🎧 Spotify Timestamps 00:00 Show introduction 00:58 Darragh welcomes AJ Francis 01:15 Why Slammiversary is TNA's biggest opportunity 03:15 Why new fans should watch TNA 05:00 Becoming "Mr. Slammiversary" 05:45 Bringing back King of the Mountain 07:00 NFL to WWE to TNA journey 08:30 Handling criticism and believing in yourself 10:20 TNA's innovation in wrestling 10:45 Dream Slammiversary opponents 12:20 AJ Styles, Samoa Joe, Bobby Lashley and Moose 13:30 Boston crowd expectations 14:30 Where to watch TNA Wrestling 15:20 Closing remarks 🔗 Follow & Support 🐦 Darragh on X: @darraghwv 🌐 Website: nerdtoknowmedia.com #TheWrestlingRewind #AJFrancis #MrSlammiversary #Slammiversary2026 #TNAWrestling #TNA #Interview #WrestlingPodcast #Phoenix925FM #AgganisArena #Boston #Moose #AJStyles #SamoaJoe #BobbyLashley #KingOfTheMountain #NFLtoWrestling #ProfessionalWrestling #ProWrestling #WrestlingInterview