Lee Johnson is on this week's AEW Unrestricted podcast. "Big Shotty" talks about returning to action from his knee injury, getting into MMA training during rehab, family support and getting engaged to Julia Hart. Plus, Johnson discusses being a fan of The Rock growing up, going to train with AR Fox at WWA4 in Atlanta, thoughts on Fox joining AEW, his AEW debut during the pandemic, what it was like facing off with Brian Cage and Wardlow,during the tapings, learning under Cody Rhodes and QT Marshall, working with Arn Anderson, his connection with Sting and his hopes for the future.
On the second episode of "Family, Tequila and Rasslin" with Dax Harwood, he discusses the Dog Collar Match with The Briscoes at ROH Final Battle 2022. You'll hear his thoughts on not having a match at AEW Full Gear, wanting to face the Young Bucks, FTR versus The Acclaimed and the creative process with Tony Khan leading to the third in the series with Jay and Mark. Harwood discusses criticism over the Dog Collar stipulation, ticket sales following the announcement, and the challenge of topping what came before. He talks about match psychology and trying to bring brutality, making sure everyone shines, how the commentary enhanced the drama and his appreciation for Mike Posey during the match. Dax also discusses his personal sacrifices following that match and the battle scars that are still visible almost a month later.
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