The Good, The Bad & The Hungee AEW Podcast

The one and only Dave Meltzer (wrestlingobserver.com) joins us to talk about so many things in the world of wrestling. We go over WrestleMania weekend, the anointing of Darby Allin and Thekla as the top champions in AEW, comparing wrestlers across eras, the possibility of Malakai Black and Rusev returning to AEW, and how the movement between those two companies has changed over the years, and so much more!Like, comment, and subscribe. Thanks for listening.Our theme song is Natural Duality by Joseph McDade.

Tyler & Fred talk about the events of 2026's Dynasty PPV, plus a little bit about Carlos Silva making decisions.Like, comment, and subscribe. Thanks for listening.Our theme song is Natural Duality by Joseph McDade.

Suit Williams of suitwilliams.com joins Fred & Tyler to talk about his greatest matches in WrestleMania's history this week for a fun, laid back conversation.Halfway through the show, we talk about the growing speculation that Chris Jericho is going to return to AEW after months of speculation that he was on his way to WWE. Lots of speculation!Like, comment, and subscribe. Thanks for listening.Our theme song is Natural Duality by Joseph McDade.

Fred & Tyler talk about the latest AEW news, Revolution (finally), and an up & down two weeks of Dynamite. Check it out!

Fred & Tyler meet up and talk engage in the internet's favorite pastime, discussing the Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards. They then break down a pretty damn good Grand Slam Australia edition of Collision.Like, comment, and subscribe. Thanks for listening.Our theme song is Natural Duality by Joseph McDade.

Fred returns for the second-ever Great Wrestling Primer, where he gathers together a bunch of people smarter than him to talk about non-AEW promotions. This bad boy checks in at over eight hours of discussion of different promotions. Less than 10% of that is Fred mispronouncing things and messing up plugs for his lovely guests.Guests include:Case Lowe of Open the Voice Gate, discussing Dragon GateChris Samsa of Sport of Pro Wrestling, discussing NJPWJoe Gagne of Five Star Match Game, discussing EVOLVE and WWE IDKelly Harass of Jumping Bomb Audio, discussing Stardom, Marigold, TJPW, and the joshi scene in generalIan Hamilton of many places (but primarily on socials as IanWrestling), discussing RevPro, wXw, and the Euro scene in generalWill Young, discussing WWE & RoHMike Gilbert of the The Mike & JD Show, discussing TNAGerard di Trolio of Emerald Flowshow, discussing AJPW, NOAH and DDTcubsfan of luchablog and so much more, discussing CMLL & AAAThis year's theme song is Tom Lehrer's "The Elements," released in the public domain by the artists.

Fred & Tyler get together to talk about all the latest news & happenings in AEW. We talk about the future of RJ City and the various injury & potential return updates. Then they talk about the great C2 we've had so far and the frustrations of modern RoH. It's a fun time - join us!Like, comment, and subscribe so AEW keeps rolling.Our theme song is Natural Duality by Joseph McDade.

Fred rides solo to review this year's edition of Full Gear, which was a pretty damn good show with some questions in the creative. Fred digs into the matches & the booking direction of the company. It's a fun time - check it out!Like, comment, and subscribe, please.Sponsor The Good, the Bad, & the Hungee: https://redcircle.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-hungee-aew-podcast/donationsOur theme song is Natural Duality by Joseph McDade.

Fred & Tyler are back, and they're previewing this Saturday's Full Gear PPV! It's a great time, and we appreciate you listening.

Fred & Tyler get together to talk about the latest news in AEW, including the creation of the National Championship in a carbon copy of 2022's All-Atlantic Championship and an attempt to square the circle that is all the rumors surrounding Hiroshi Tanahashi's retirement match. Then Tyler & Fred break down who they voted for on their WON Hall of Fame ballots.Like, comment, and subscribe so Hiroshi Tanahashi can get what he wants.Sponsor The Good, the Bad, & the Hungee: https://redcircle.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-hungee-aew-podcast/donationsOur theme song is Natural Duality by Joseph McDade.

Fred is joined by Adam Berger for a very special episode where we talk for nearly two hours about this year's voting for the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. We discuss people we're voting for, who we're not, and who we're on the fence about. It's a fun conversation - check it out!

Tyler & Fred talk about the return of Andrade El Idolo to AEW, AEW attendance trends with the title reign of Hangman Page and if putting the title on him has been a good move, and a quick look at some of the highlights of All Out & this past week's Dynamite.Like, comment, and subscribe so we can hand off title belts more cleanly than Adam Page.Sponsor The Good, the Bad, & the Hungee: https://redcircle.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-hungee-aew-podcast/donationsOur theme song is Natural Duality by Joseph McDade.

Tyler & Fred break down the card for this year's All Out - everything from the Tailgate Brawl pre-show to Hangman Page vs. Kyle Fletcher and Adam COpeland & Christian Cage vs. FTR. It's a great time - check it out!Subscribe to Fred’s Patreon for more of his wrestling writing: https://www.patreon.com/flagrantwrestlingSponsor The Good, the Bad, & the Hungee: https://redcircle.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-hungee-aew-podcast/donationsOur theme song is Natural Duality by Joseph McDade.

Tyler & Fred cover the big news stories since Forbidden Door for AEW on this week's podcast. The finish of MJF/Page, Ospreay being written off, the injury situation in the main event scene, the existential crisis of TV ratings, and more!Like, comment, and subscribe so maybe this bit will actually be funny one day.Subscribe to Fred’s Patreon for more of his wrestling writing: https://www.patreon.com/flagrantwrestlingSponsor The Good, the Bad, & the Hungee: https://redcircle.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-hungee-aew-podcast/donationsOur theme song is Natural Duality by Joseph McDade.

Fred & Tyler get together to talk about the ups & downs of an uneven build to this year's Forbidden Door pay-per-view. There's good & bad going on here and they get into it, from an abrupt 180 on the approach to the MJF title challenge to the situation with the Tag Team Championship match. Plus, there's talk about Ospreay & Swerve's reported injuries & the rumors about Chris Jericho's future with the company. Check it out!Subscribe to Fred’s Patreon for more of his wrestling writing: https://www.patreon.com/flagrantwrestlingSponsor The Good, the Bad, & the Hungee: https://redcircle.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-hungee-aew-podcast/donationsOur theme song is Natural Duality by Joseph McDade.

Fred rides solo to throw a quick show together with thoughts & concerns on WWE's latest deal with ESPN. Plus, thoughts on the news, Dynamite, & the not very forbidden Forbidden Door. Check it out!

Tyler & Fred talk more about some aspects of All In, including Adam Cole's health, and then talk about a pretty good Dynamite that sets up some future directions. Check it out!Like, comment, and subscribe so we can remember to talk about Okada's new music next time.Subscribe to Fred’s Patreon for more of his wrestling writing: https://www.patreon.com/flagrantwrestlingSponsor The Good, the Bad, & the Hungee: https://redcircle.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-hungee-aew-podcast/donationsOur theme song is Natural Duality by Joseph McDade.

Fred & Tyler from The Good, The Bad, & The Hungee take over the VOW YouTube to discuss AEW's All In 2025!

Tyler & Fred are back to talk about the latest in news for AEW, including the Mercedes Mone-Toni Storm feud and its use of sexualization; the ridiculous Mercedes Mone "creative control" discussion; and WWE's counter-programming of AEW and how they may have over committed on that front. Then we get into the Heat Check to preview this Saturday's All In Texas! It's a fun show, so check it out!Like, comment, and subscribe so maybe Tyler can get one of those ringside steaks.Subscribe to Fred’s Patreon for more of his wrestling writing: https://www.patreon.com/flagrantwrestlingSponsor The Good, the Bad, & the Hungee: https://redcircle.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-hungee-aew-podcast/donationsOur theme song is Natural Duality by Joseph McDade.

A Fantastic(icamania) Collaboration with Mr. Warren HayesIt’s been a tremendous week for All Elite Wrestling.The partnership was on full display how in lockstep these two promotions are, and they put on some excellent shows a four day stretch. Tuesday and Friday night were CMLL shows that featured AEW talent and Wednesday was an episode of AEW Dynamite with a lot of CMLL inclusion, including Mistico vs. MJF.The week was a tremendous one for both companies, and it takes a special show to break it down from all angles. This week’s episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee called for something bigger than normal. With co-host Fred Morlan out for the week with a prior engagement, host Tyler Forness joined up with fellow Voices of Wrestling contributor Warren Hayes on the Mr. Warren Hayes Show to break down the week that was in pro wrestling, including some WWE talk.-The John Cena parody pipe bomb promo-How WWE’s involvement in the lucha scene could impact CMLL and AEW-MJF’s brilliance with the Mistico feud-Why Mercedes Mone’s push is really good for pro wrestling-The brilliance of CMLL and AEW’s presentation of luchaBe sure to like and subscribe otherwise Fred will end up getting stuck in the Atlanta airport for another 24 hours.

We are one week out from AEW Grand Slam Mexico, and The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee is back with another new episode!This week, Fred is absent, so Tyler brought on fellow VoW contributor and co-host of Los Lucha Jobbers on the Voices of Wrestling podcast network Abraham Delgado to discuss the promotion as a whole, including the upcoming Grand Slam show in Arena Mexico.Topics include:-What direction will Tony Khan take Grand Slam Mexico from a production standpoint?-Does MJF vs. Mistico mean anything from the standpoint of the Mexican fans?-Was the angle with Kenny Omega and Kazuchika Okada necessary?-AEW production has been increasingly better-The women's division is being booked well, but one thing could elevate it to another levelBe sure to like, comment, and subscribe while checking out the new episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Hungee!Subscribe to Fred’s Patreon for more of his wrestling writing: https://www.patreon.com/flagrantwrestlingSponsor The Good, the Bad, & the Hungee: https://redcircle.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-hungee-aew-podcast/donationsOur theme song is Natural Duality by Joseph McDade

On the heels of the discussion regarding R-Truth's contract expiration, Tyler & Fred discuss the reality of wrestlers moving between companies. They discuss some of the positives and some of the negatives of the general situation and the state of the industry today.Please like, share, and subscribe so everyone will be more normal talking about this.Subscribe to Fred’s Patreon for more of his wrestling writing: https://www.patreon.com/flagrantwrestlingSponsor The Good, the Bad, & the Hungee: https://redcircle.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-hungee-aew-podcast/donationsTheme: Natural Duality by Joseph McDade

Tyler & Fred do the most timely review of the Double or Nothing pay-per-view possible! We talk about an all-time show and some of the directions coming out of the show. Next, Tyler & Fred talk about their 30 Under 30 lists for the upcoming poll on the VoW site. See who they rank and where!Please like, share, and subscribe so the next PPV build will deliver.Subscribe to Fred's Patreon for more of his wrestling writing: https://www.patreon.com/flagrantwrestlingYouTube Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyexoioG-lqf8AYrdQghVOV1MdNcjBjz1Sponsor The Good, the Bad, & the Hungee: https://redcircle.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-hungee-aew-podcast/donationsTheme: Natural Duality by Joseph McDade

Tyler & Fred run down the card of this year's Double or Nothing pay-per-view. They talk about how excited they are for the show & the strengths and weaknesses of it. They also run down the DEAN~!! 2 card. Check it out!

In a solo episode, Fred reads you the article he wrote that gives you the results of the Voices of Wrestling's writers poll for best match & show at this year's WrestleMania weekend. Then he gives you the thoughts he had on some highlight & lowlight matches from the 77 he watched from the weekend. Enjoy!

Fred & Tyler are BACK to talk about a great week of AEW TV, with FTR stealing the show last Saturday and then the "we have more episodes than Nitro" Dynamite on Wednesday delivering one of the best episodes of U.S. wrestling ever. We talk about that, the situation with Mariah May leaving and how it wouldn't be a bad thing for either AEW or May, the rest of the news, and then some chatter about WrestleMania weekend. Plus, Tyler's dogs are maniacs. Check it out!

AEW held their Dynasty pay-per-view on April 6. Fred & Tyler finally get to talk about it on April 11. We're on top of it. (Fred was traveling. Sorry.)We talk about the lowlights and highlights of the show, and break down where we think Julia Hart fits in the landscape in five years. It's a fun time; check it out!

After a surprising report from BJ Bethel of SE Scoops that AEW is averaging about half a million viewers on MAX in addition to its TV viewers (https://www.sescoops.com/news/exclusive-aew-streaming-numbers-actual-numbers-on-max-streaming-app/), Tyler (and a late-arriving Fred) are able to get BJ to answer some questions. Join us as BJ goes into greater depth, and then a touch of Vikings chatter.

AEW's Revolution has come and gone for 2025, and Fred & Tyler sift through the aftermath. They discuss the pre-show, including a great angle, as well as the main show, which had some amazing matches and one of the worst main events you'll see.Please like, share, and subscribe so Taz will be less grumpy.YouTube Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyexoioG-lqf8AYrdQghVOV1MdNcjBjz1Sponsor The Good, the Bad, & the Hungee: https://redcircle.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-hungee-aew-podcast/donationsTheme: Natural Duality by Joseph McDade

Fred fights through a cold to do a preview of this year's AEW Revolution pay-per-view! It's a great card on paper, but will it deliver? Fred gives his half-delirious thoughts on what is lining up to be a big show. Check it out!Please like, share, and subscribe so Fred's voice returns to its normal tone.

Fred goes solo to talk about the lawsuit Ryan Nemeth filed against AEW. Fred does his best to summarize the situation and share what little he knows as a layman. We get a recap on the rest of the news and then brief reviews of Collision's biggest angles and Dynamite. Check it out!

"Magnificent" Mike Spears joins us for a very special episode of The Good, the Bad, and the Hungee! We talk through the releases of Miro, Malakai Black, and Ricky Starks, as well as the allegedly awful situation with Bear Boulder. Then Mike and I talk about GLEAT to finally complete the 2025 Great Pro Wrestling Primer.

Oh no AEW, what're you doing? Grand Slam Australia is coming and, uh, it sure took a path to get here! Fred & Tyler talk about it, the rest of the AEW news, the FSM 50 and VOW's Match of the Year, and this week's actually good Dynamite!Please like, share, and subscribe so we can sing back up for the Saitos one day.

If we're going to talk like AEW is the center of the pro wrestling world, we should help you learn what's going on in pro wrestling outside of AEW. In this mega episode, Fred has guests on to talk about various aspects of the professional wrestling landscape. First, Fred touches on the latest big AEW news stories, and then he is joined by an esteemed group of pro wrestling experts in their field covering a different wrestling promotion or region:Mr. Warren Hayes - New Japan Pro WrestlingJeff Hawkins- WWEMike Gilbert - TNAthecubsfan - CMLL & AAACase Lowe - DragongatePaul Völsch & Gerard Di Trolio - All Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling NOAH & DDTKelly Harrass - STARDOM, Tokyo Joshi Pro & MarigoldIan Hamilton - RevPro & wXwI hope this is educational & fun, and that you all enjoyed it. Thanks for listening!

Tyler & Fred are back to talk about the ups and downs of the 2024 edition of Worlds End. We discuss some great matches, some not great booking in a couple spots, and the upcoming Death Riders vs. FTR + Adam Copeland storyline. Or, uh, Cope, I guess.It's a fun time, so check it out!Please like, share, and subscribe so we can understand going with Cope.

Fred comes back solo to do a quick look at what we're getting at Worlds End. The Continental Classic was pretty darn good, but there's a couple matches on this card he's worried about.Please like, share, and subscribe so Stokely Hathaway can get a solid push in 2025.YouTube Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyexoioG-lqf8AYrdQghVOV1MdNcjBjz1Tyler's Vikings Work: https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92Theme: Natural Duality by Joseph McDade

A good week of AEW TV ends with a weaker second hour of Dynamite. Ain't that just the AEW way. We talk about that show, and some of the good stuff & bad stuff that's going on in the company, including the Rey Fenix and Willie Mack drama.Please like, share, and subscribe so we won't get frozen out for the rest of our contracts.YouTube Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyexoioG-lqf8AYrdQghVOV1MdNcjBjz1Tyler's Vikings Work: https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92Theme: Natural Duality by Joseph McDade

Tyler & Fred have a come to Jesus discussion. AEW's TV ratings have hit meaningful lows that are fair to classify as "dramatic" or, at least, "concerning." Fred & Tyler talk about how they got here and how the road to recovery is not going to be easy. Plus a catch up on the news, and Fred's brief thoughts on C2 matches thrown in.If you're an AEW homer and don't like to listen to negative things about the company, this ain't the one for you. If you're a realist, this is hopefully a good convo. It's good, actually, to be critical of media you enjoy.Either way, we start with about ten minutes on the college football playoff.Please like, share, and subscribe. It'll be okay.YouTube Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyexoioG-lqf8AYrdQghVOV1MdNcjBjz1Tyler's Vikings Work: https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92Sponsor The Good, the Bad, & the Hungee: https://redcircle.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-hungee-aew-podcast/donationsTheme: Natural Duality by Joseph McDade

Tyler & Fred reconvene to talk about Ricky Starks' interview where he says he doesn't understand why he's stuck at home, either. They then talk about the Full Gear PPV, what worked and what didn't. Top it off with a little C2 talk, and then it's time for Turkey Day. Happy Holidays, everyone.

Tyler and Fred reunite return from a month off to talk about AEW and the build to Full Gear with the return of the world famous heat check. And boy, what a build it's been (negative). Fred & Tyler talk about the different ways AEW's fumbled the build of multiple matches, even with a card that has several very promising matches. Hopefully we have a more optimistic tone to take after this show.Please like, share, and subscribe so we'll have a better set of TV to watch next time.YouTube Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyexoioG-lqf8AYrdQghVOV1MdNcjBjz1Tyler's Vikings Work: https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92Sponsor The Good, the Bad, & the Hungee: https://redcircle.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-hungee-aew-podcast/donationsTheme: Natural Duality by Joseph McDade

Fred's alone again this week, so he talks about his Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame ballot and the current state of his FSM 50 ballot. Most of the conversation is about his view on the modern US/Canada candidates, so if you're interested in that, check it out!

Tyler and Fred reunite to break down a very good AEW pay-per-view in WrestleDream, which included a very promising angle at the end of the show! We then talk about the follow up for that angle on the successive Dynamite, and the strengths and flaws of AEW's approach. We also touch on just a little news, but this is a recap heavy episode.Please like, share, and subscribe so we'll avoid being murdered by Marina Shafir.YouTube Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyexoioG-lqf8AYrdQghVOV1MdNcjBjz1Tyler's Vikings Work: https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92Sponsor The Good, the Bad, & the Hungee: https://redcircle.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-hungee-aew-podcast/donationsTheme: Natural Duality by Joseph McDade

Fred is doing it solo once more. He covers the news in AEW, including the re-signing of Daniel Garcia, and then talks about the upcoming WrestleDream card. It looks good on paper, but there's been some worrying trends in AEW in general, and Fred talks about those. Then Fred talks a little about his current FSM50 ballot.Please like, share, and subscribe so we'll replace mountains with Adam Copeland.YouTube Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyexoioG-lqf8AYrdQghVOV1MdNcjBjz1Tyler's Vikings Work: https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92Sponsor The Good, the Bad, & the Hungee: https://redcircle.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-hungee-aew-podcast/donationsTheme: Natural Duality by Joseph McDade

Fred and Tyler reunite to talk about the new AEW television deal, which is an unquestionable success for the company. We break down the details of it, and talk about the Fox negotiations that are an open secret. Then we discuss two very questionable booking decisions from the fifth anniversary Dynamite.Please like, share, and subscribe so that AEW will continue to die as much as people have been saying for the past five years.Email us at [email protected] Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyexoioG-lqf8AYrdQghVOV1MdNcjBjz1Tyler’s Vikings Work: https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92Sponsor The Good, the Bad, & the Hungee: https://redcircle.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-hungee-aew-podcast/donationsOur theme song is "Natural Duality" by Joseph McDade.

Fred does a solo show to catch up on the reports about the AEW TV deal and the contract situations surrounding Miro, Daniel Garcia, and Kevin Owens. Also - have you ever wanted a podcast to talk about AEW's attendances? BOY ARE YOU IN LUCK. Fred also does a short preview for Grand Slam.Please like, share, and subscribe so that Tyler will come back.Email us at [email protected] Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyexoioG-lqf8AYrdQghVOV1MdNcjBjz1Tyler’s Vikings Work: https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92Sponsor The Good, the Bad, & the Hungee: https://redcircle.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-hungee-aew-podcast/donationsOur theme song is "Natural Duality" by Joseph McDade.

Tyler & Fred return to talk about all the latest with AEW. The company's on the precipice of a new TV deal, and there's lots of rumors that it's going to be a sea change for where the company's shows live. All Out's in the books, and we talk about the good & bad of the show (not too much hungee this time). Then we briefly talk about Fred's trip to the post-PPV Dynamite.Please like, share, and subscribe so that one day, Fred will learn the name of RedCircle.YouTube Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyexoioG-lqf8AYrdQghVOV1MdNcjBjz1Tyler’s Vikings Work: https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92Sponsor The Good, the Bad, & the Hungee: https://redcircle.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-hungee-aew-podcast/donationsOur theme song is "Natural Duality" by Joseph McDade.

Finally, AEW returns to pay-per-view after far too long since their last one. Tyler & Fred talk about this coming Saturday's card and how excited they are for it. They also argue about temperatures, for some reason.Please like, share, and subscribe so no one's house is arsoned.YouTube Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyexoioG-lqf8AYrdQghVOV1MdNcjBjz1Tyler’s Vikings Work: https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92Sponsor The Good, the Bad, & the Hungee: https://redcircle.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-hungee-aew-podcast/donationsOur theme song is "Natural Duality" by Joseph McDade.

Fred has scraped himself off his sickbed to return to the pod, and Tyler and he talk about a very good but imperfect All In London show! Plus a quick chat about the Dynamite after the PPV, AEW's continuing attendance issues, and other nonsense! Join us this week to prove you aren't EVILLLLLLL.

Tyler & Fred are back to talk about a quieter on-screen week, where the booking takes incremental steps towards All In. But there's a lot going on backstage, with reported and rumored exits. Biscuts N. Gravy continues his run for four Heisman Trophies, and of course there's meandering Olympics talk.Please like, share, and subscribe so we can get a bigger flag than MJF.Sponsor The Good, the Bad, & the Hungee: https://redcircle.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-hungee-aew-podcast/donations

Tyler & Fred are back on the same show, and there's a lot going on - some of it even involves professional wrestling. They catch up on the news in AEW, including Britt Baker's suspension, talk about another of Fred's nerdy hobbies, and discuss the wonders of the Olympics and College Football 25.Please like, share, and subscribe so Biscuits Gravy can win four Heisman Trophies.Sponsor The Good, the Bad, & the Hungee: https://redcircle.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-hungee-aew-podcast/donations