Freddie Prinze Jr. talks wanting to run a wrestling promotion in 2022, WWE vs. AEW, return to acting
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- Опубліковано 30 лис 2021
- On today's episode, Freddie Prinze Jr., the famous actor and pro wrestling superfan joins Ariel to talk about this time working for WWE over a decade ago. Then, the guys discuss differences between WWE and AEW, his time training in Albuquerque, NM, his movie plans for 2022 and his 20-year marriage to actress Sarah Michelle Gellar. Also, Prinze Jr. reveals his plans to get back into the wrestling business in a big way next year. Make sure to listen to the very end to witness a special bonding moment between the guys!
Freddie Prinze Jr. is an American film and TV actor, writer and producer. He is also the host of WWFreddie - Wrestling with Freddie, a pro wrestling podcast. He has starred in “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” “She’s All That,” “Scooby-Doo,” and much more.
You can follow Freddie on Twitter @RealFJR and on Instagram @realfreddieprinze.
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Low key one of the GOAT interviews in Ariel’s career. Possibly my favorite behind the curtain wrestling interview I’ve ever heard.
Yes Freddie keeps it real
Was a Freddie hater before this because I grew up having to watch his movies (I absolutely hated his movies), than heard he was in the WWE staff and was like "oh makes sense why the product sucks" 😅
Seems like a great dude, great attitude and love the way he is articulating his stories.
Freddy is just a good interview/interviewer. He could make me sound good.
Freddie has so many great stories. Love listening to them. Can't wait until he gets his wrestling promotion up an running.
Freddie is so cool. I had no idea he was like this when I saw him in movies growing up. Awesome when your expectations are far exceeded
You serious??? His persona ALWAYS showed somewhat through his work LOL
Worked with him a few times.. Has great conversations about wrestling.. What you see is him.. Great dude
Freddie is probably the only wwe writer who knows his shit, wrestling desperately needs him.
One of the few Ariel interviews that feels like a conversation, love the energy in this episode
1) I’ve waited since the last interview with Freddie to be on, he is by far the best guest ever on any of Ariel’s shows, 2) I started this at 4 am expecting to pass out but managed to stay awake for it all, this was awesome.
Got to say, every interview I've seen with Freddy jr....dude drops nuggets, it's always positive on life!! even to the heel!!
I never listened to Freddie before but I will start listening now, he's great.
Genuinely never realized how passionate and knowledgeable FPJ was about wrestling and the wrestling business. Would love to see him working with AEW as a writer or producer.
Freddie seems such a chill dude.
His podcast should be called... i know what you did last summer slam...
Wah wah wah.........
Always grateful to Freddie for making my childhood dream come true. Jeff winning the wwe championship is the best moment of my life watching wrestling.
I have a newly found respect for Freddie, the passion he shows is amazing. I am so grateful as a fan for the moment he gave us "Jeff Hardy as WWE Champion" (I don't give an s that he dropped the ball later, I really wanted him as champ)
Man I would love to see Celebrity Wrestling League, I think it would be hilarious.
Freddie is the man and like us all tuning in for this stellar interview, a Mark for the Biz!! I’ve always been a fan of his therefore I’ve always had a genuine soft spot for him and his wife Sarah Michelle as well, as I grew up in the 90’s haha. I’d love to see him start up his own wrestling promotion!! There’s so much talent out there and I believe he can come up with some damn good storylines for them to like he said “make us care” about them. I hope it comes into fruition for him and us wrestling fans in ‘22 and I wish him all the luck and success with it! You got this Freddie 💪🏽💯‼️
Half in, to be honest, I wasn't really that excited when I saw it was Freddie Prinze Jr. ... MAN! Was I WRONG!!! Loving this one so far!
I understand why Jeff as champion was considered the wrong decision for the wwe in hindsight, but from a fan perspective I am glad it happened. In my fandom I think back to my favorite wwe moments and Jeff Hardy and Eddie Guerrero winning the big one are up there. Those memories keeps me a fan to this day. If every wwe decision was the safe one then I probably would have stopped caring long ago.
I'm a Jeff Hardy fan but you got to give Hunter some point, Jeff was earmarked to win that year's money in the bank and cash-in in the same night at Wrestlemania, and he failed a drug test 2 weeks before it and blew like 5 months of build since 2007's Survivor Series. But at the same time, he returned later that year more popular than ever and just having killer matches so it was kinda hard to deny him the belt at that point.
@Peter Stevenson He's really amazing, they can make him lose every single match and he would still be the most over guy in
the show.
He was suppose to win on the same night?
@@mosyed4352 yes, win the contract and cash-in after Orton retrained
Since Freddie's first Ariel interview, he's struck me as one of the more impressively developed humans to appear on the show. He seems like a big picture and detail guy, worldly and sophisticated while not taking himself too seriously, playfully creative as well as reality-testing, seems to grok teamwork and leadership, an appreciator of essence and appearance, and best of all, IMO, he seems to mindfully interact with people in good faith -- a significantly rare character trait in anyone, especially anyone with some social status, let alone his.
Freddie seems like a wonderfully vibrant person who would be a pleasure to know and work with.
If you're reading this (Freddie (hi)), I wonder if your future Wrestling promotion could use a world-class juggler (relevant stat: 2x 3 ball freestyle world champion) with a high-energy, crazy style. If so, I'd love to somehow be a part of it if you'd have me.
Also, I was just checking out Wrestling with Freddie (stoked to listen) - why audio only? Maybe it's coming, maybe it's intentional..maybe it's explained in one of the episodes. ..just an (obvious) thought, which you're probably well aware of, to add to its pile, for what it might be worth (lol).
Loved the interview and I'm looking forward to seeing manager Heelwani realize his dream - the granting of which was an understatedly fantastic moment! {^_^}"
This is a fantastic interview. Danielson, Heyman, Becky, etc etc, Ariel is on fire with these wrestling related interviews and this is no different. Amazing
Ariel ever since you have mentioned Freddie's podcast as a suggestion on the MMA Hour I have not missed an episode since then. This interview was great and Freddie has a lot of good stories to tell on his show. I look forward for the next one.
Ariel's work ethnic is undisputable.
This is honestly one of my favourite interviews!
I'm surprised this doesn't have more views, second time around watching it cuz the first time was while trying to get through a rough stint in the day, and man it's such a good pod! I agree with everyone's sentiments, one of the all time best Helwani Interviews! Let's go Ariel! 👊🏾
This was amazing. Look forward to his podcast, wrestling promotion and more Ariel helwani colabs. Freddie is the good kind
Ariel this was AMAZING!!! Please have Freddie back again!!!
Awesome interview....Freddy is the man!!!!
Love the energy both of you give off.
Back to back great podcast from the heel
VKM impressions are always quite accurate and hilarious to hear. 😂👏👍👌
Freddy Prince Jr is the man! His knowledge base is just so absurd. Acting, comedy, comic books, Star Wars, wrestling, martial arts, TTRPGs, relationship advice... the list goes on and on. I'm hype for his new RPG, I'm super hype for whatever his secret horror film is, and if he can pull off running a wrestling promotion in 2023, I'll be very excited to see what comes from that.
Gotta love Freddie.
Honestly Freddie is EXACTLY who AEW needs rn... They need someone who can 1 write promos or teach promos to the wrestlers who need it , promo class etc... 2 write stories that make people feel for the characters performing these moves. They have to introduce new ways to start and continue feuds 3 a writer that has Hollywood connections and experience doesn't hurt 4 a writer who is a fan with experience who worked with current AEW talent they can trust.
I honestly can't think of many better for the role AEW clearly needs. Even part time consultant work.
My favourite thing about wrestling is when those in the business talk shop and pull the curtain back. This was a tremendous insight and learned a great few things about the last period of wrestling where I was still watching weekly. My guy 👃 killing t
I thought this was Christoph Waltz for a second and got super excited, only to be less excited but still enjoyed the pod :)
Everything about this is great... Freddy is awesome, Ariel is always awesome
And now Jeff has been released.. wild
He's a great guy.. Real people. Love this interview.
Im not even a wrestling fan, i like FPJ, and when the man talks it always pleasure to listen
This was amazing 10/10
I'm on board Freddie. I'm a fan now. 😁
I would definitely check it out!!
It was so cool to learn how involved Freddie was in wwe. I only knew him from scooby doo and figuring out the wwe part was so crazy like he is my perfect person
Great job
Miss Freddie Prinze Jr
I WANNA WORK WITH FREDDIE!! I love how this man thinks and what he believes in..couldn't imagine a more creative and honest work environment. HELLwani if I sent you my resume would you forward it to him? ;o) GREAT TALK!!
Keep it up Heelwani!
What if instead of starting his own promotion he bought ring of honor?
Yoooo he was the best Fred on Scooby Doo!
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I wonder if AJ Hawk or Pat are watching? You’re crushing it Ariel
Good interview. That Freddy dude looks a lot like me. Super weird
"let it play out" still got the brain worms
Can we get another Scooby doo live action movie from you and the old crew
Underated
When are we getting Ariel Heilwani's story time?
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good content Ariel
The boldness with the masks was fantastic
Freddie’s all that.
Maan Freddy it's gold on every podcast as guest can't Walt to.chekout his pod
Freddie, if you see this - I just finished watching psych. Your episode with the "hot" wife as an undercover nerd was hilarious.
Also, when are you going back on schmoedown?
I canr believe ariel turned down a chance to chill with the Freddy. Im astonished to say the least.
"she's all that" is my favorite romantic movie...
How did Helwani not know about Freddy Price Jr. before WWE???
I wish Freddy would invest in impact wrestling they been doing pretty well
Ok.
Freddy looks like tony Ferguson
Fite tv would be an interesting choice for his promotion
He's still alive?
How in the hell did Ariel not know who Freddie Prince junior was
720p in 2021? What da fook?
Do you think hunter being so emotional about the Jeff situation holds him back or makes him smart in the business?
Holds him back for sure. Jeff was red hot, and thought of him not winning because of Triple H would have been absurd. It would have been like Daniel Bryan failing at Mania or Goldberg losing to Hogan.
Freddie Prinze Jr AKA , Danny Dorings twin
Good interview.But I will disagree with the Danielson thing as far as his best promo....so far his best promo was when he was the environmental conscious champion.... the smugness was fantastic.
Also the whole Bron Brekker deal was actually his idea...he didn't want to be called a Steiner.
AEW has a relaxed schedule and could use some writers.
Exactly , i want him to join AEW
2 mins in searched for his pod on UA-cam...nope. No video ? Rookie mistake.
Me too!
Look it's a wrestling podcast that doesn't have that Conrad dude as co host. Thank you truly that dude is everywhere and I'm glad he's not in this one
La Nariz
Why would anyone upload a video at midnight
They made kross dressing like a bdsm wrestler to sell toys lol wwe is a joke , always been a freddie fan
This didn't age well lol
CM PUNK IS THE BEST IN THE WORLD
stick to acting buddy.
Wwe is still better stop being a super mark ariel
What exactly do you use the shampoo & conditioner for? You have no… ewwwwwe
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