Josh Mathews

Josh Mathews

From AEW Unrestricted by TNT

February 19, 2026 · 41 min

About this episode

Josh Mathews discusses his role as AEW's line producer and shares insights into the fast-paced world of live wrestling television.

Josh Mathews pulls back the curtain on his role as AEW’s line producer and how he helps shape Dynamite and Collision alongside Mike Mansury. He breaks down the fast-paced reality of live TV, working with talent like MJF and Justin Roberts, the infectious energy of Tony Khan, and what makes AEW’s production style and locker room culture so different. He also shares how a lifelong goal of joining AEW finally became reality, why the company reignited his love for wrestling, what it meant to step back on camera at All In: Texas, and how he navigates working live TV with his real-life wife, AEW coach Madison Rayne! Plus, Josh looks back at Tough Enough, and the journey that led him to one of the most rewarding years of his career. Upper Deck’s AEW SP Signature Edition is here, featuring Mercedes Mone, Orange Cassidy, Kenny Omega and more! https://bit.ly/4srGApc AEW Unrestricted video episodes available Mondays at 1pm Pacific on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4e4Lb87XTzETPZyj7nZoJ4xPBjKdzgy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Josh Mathews

Topics covered

  • AEW production
  • live TV
  • wrestling culture
  • career journey
  • Dynamite
  • Collision
  • personal experiences

Keywords

  • Josh Mathews
  • AEW
  • live TV
  • Dynamite
  • Collision
  • wrestling
  • production
  • Tony Khan
  • Madison Rayne
  • Tough Enough

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AEW

Products: AEW SP Signature Edition

Books & works: Tough Enough

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