Dean Malenko | AEW Unrestricted Podcast

[@A13Entertainment]

You started as a referee... Dean: Actually I started as an infant COMEDY GOLD

[@jeffreydupre2065]

Thank u dean for all the greatness u brought to the business

[@bibby42]

He was hitting hard all episode lmao

[@InvincibleYoungEmpire]

lol

[@Paducahrus]

The infant of 1000 diapers.

[@blackymir]

Malenko, Guerrero, Benoit and Jericho were my favoritewrestlers in the 90s...love to see Dean still doing his thing for the business

[@johndavies5582]

Dean Malenko "The man of 1000 jokes" dude is quick witted and was a pleasure to listen to

[@Stubbla]

Dean Simon is his name... so you mean Dean Simon is quick witted... Dean Malenko his characters name...

[@goodplenty534]

Yeah every person from WCW says hes a real funny dude behind the scenes

[@shayynaran5785]

One of the most Underrated pro Wrestler of all time!!!!! I love that he is in with AEW right now I wish he stays with AEW for the rest of his Agent Career

[@nitrofredy]

Shayyna Ran you are damm right brother. An o.g wrestlers with a lot of potential, and sucks that wwe did not use him correctly

[@Smokey1419]

@Shayyna Ran growing up and watching wrestlers like Malenko is one of the reasons I can't get behind today's style of flips and no selling. He was one of the best at what he did.

[@BuuhBlocks]

@@Smokey1419 no selling isn't new.

[@cinthiamedeiros2819]

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[@antonymarjeram576]

Underrated by big companies but everyone who became a phenomenal technical wrestler was inspired by Dean Malenko and Dynamite Kid the two greatest of all time

[@WAFFLEZZ_92]

Jericho and austin were right this guy is hilarious , a pity he never conveyed it on tv

[@robert_bbiii]

And so dry. His delivery is perfect.

[@greggdarby6610]

This dude is hilarious

[@roccoray227]

I’ve always liked him but even more so now!

[@natethenub6595]

Lol my comment was basically the same

[@cinthiamedeiros2819]

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[@robertaew200]

What a Legend that guy is... I remember watching him in WCW with my dad he was Awesome ..... Great Manager and Agent for AEW

[@YouFunnyKevLive]

❤

[@milky2sugars]

Hope Dean can manage his parkinsons so he can continue at AEW, this guy is an absolute legend, a true technician and 5* ring general.

[@mr.sinister2029]

I hear you there. Though I'm pretty sure he's had a handle on it for awhile though we didn't hear about it till last year.

[@Am71919]

they have medicine that can significantly slow the progression of the disease, i hope Dean can get access to it

[@GHite-vf8wr]

I remember Starcade 96... Malenko vs Ultimo Dragon for the J-Crown title.

[@mdhotstuff]

I thought that was what was going on......

[@Valiant-Burger]

This guy is slinging zingers and dad jokes around with bullseye accuracy like some kind of...Shooter

[@soylencer]

Dean, with a cold glaze: "I once choked a man out for making a joke about my daughter. I told him if he ever talked about my daughter again I'd dislocate both of his arms and push him down an escalator. Well I'm not a father, but just in case." The interviewers: 🤣😂😂

[@SpiralPoliFemboy]

@@soylencer Where can I find him saying that?

[@soylencer]

@@SpiralPoliFemboy oh I was just making a joke, that's not a real quote.

[@SpiralPoliFemboy]

@@soylencer Oh that's disappointing but that is a very Malenko thing to say

[@crystalsheffler3251]

Im so thankful to have grown up in the era to remember watching Deans matches thru wcw and beyond. Such mad, mad respect for him. The contrast of him always being so serious, and hes funny as hell is amazing. I know the topic of Benoit is so touchy, but i cant imagine how hard it has to be for those who called him a friend, like Dean and Jericho. Thank you for having all the guys Ive watched through the decades on here. Incredible trip down memory lane.

[@dodesskiy1]

Look, the person that did what Benoit did was not the same Malenko was huge friends with for years prior. It doesn't stop me liking their old matches. I think that WWE made Benoit want to get even more ripped, so he took even more steroids in it. You KNOW all in WWE got caught taking them, that's why WWF became E, so Vince couldn't face jail if I'm right. In Benoit's case it was just too much.

[@DewlayLomo]

Hope Dean can beat Parkinson’s. The guy is a great talent and standup guy

[@shootboxpodcast]

My granddad was a boxer and a runner and has been going twenty years strong with Parkinson's (running three marathons five-ten years in) and is only now finally breaking down. Even if Dean falls victim to this horrible disease, he will hopefully still get another twenty years of quality life.

[@Am71919]

@@shootboxpodcast Michael J Fox has been taking these pills that dissipate the symptoms for 3-7 hours at a time, maybe Dean can look into those

[@EmoEmu]

@@Am71919 The original MJF.

[@mdhotstuff]

ya don't beat it.... ya survive it

[@CMBell1985]

Theres no beating it. You just work with it. Dean's worked with a few difficult people in the ring before ;-)

[@yannickcourteau2119]

Dean Malenko is up there, with Bret Hart, Curt Hennig, Chris Benoit, as best technical wrestler that ever walked in a ring. Always loved the Texas Cloverleaf as a submission. Thanks for your work and for this podcast.

[@bibby42]

I really wanted to hear Deano talk about his matches with Rey Mysterio, JR. and his feud with Jericho in WCW. All in all, good episode, so happy Dean is in AEW.

[@KAGSocialismisforfigs]

Agreed!! The feud with jericho was some of his best work....ill never forget the VERY FIRST list of jericho....his list of a 1001 wrestling holds😂🤣

[@tysman621]

Dean is a funny mf'er lmao. He should of did more of that on the mic..

[@jkokubu1984]

So dry though, but absolutely agree.

[@AndyRiesgos]

Should have done more, but yeah I guess.

[@spencer2745]

He did a little bit of it with Perry Saturn in WWF. I know most of it was Perry Saturn but Dean had some moments in there.

[@AndyRiesgos]

JKokubu “Dry?” He makes a desert seem like an ocean.

[@jkokubu1984]

Can't stop thinking real-life John McClaine, both visually, dry-humor, and genuine badass. Is seriously one my all time favorites. Thanks AEW!!

[@lalberts]

JKokubu well said!

[@CMBell1985]

Man of a thousand Yippiekiyay's

[@michaelmims5382]

there is a suprising amount of jokes coming from the Ice Man😂

[@joelowdon1615]

This was fantastic. Dean is a true legend of the business. I'm so glad that they were able to just talk about Chris here like adults. No downplaying what he accomplished but also no shying away from what he was ultimately responsible for. I have a lot of respect for Dean and AEW for that.

[@josesolorzano368]

I actually had the privilege of meeting Eddie Guerrero, Benoit, and Jericho back in 1998 after WCW Monday Nitro at a gym the following day. Eddie was so humble and down-to-earth and he really was overjoyed when I told him how great his match was with Dean in ECW.

[@GregBurch]

What was Benoit and Jericho like?

[@josesolorzano368]

@@GregBurch Jericho was very nice, he even put his arm around me when greeting me. Benoit was just like he was on TV, very intense and serious, but at least talked to me when I greeted him. I left him alone after a minute because he seemed very focused.

[@UserNameNotRequired1]

I envy you

[@evang94]

This guy is a legend, not many like him anymore. Remember watching him on wcw as a kid. Sad to see him with parkinsons but he seems to handle it well and have a positive outlook on life. Big up Dean Malenko! 💪

[@derickrose663]

Wow this is the first time I've ever heard Dean speak because for years I looked at him as the silent assassin

[@bibby42]

The Iceman, Dean Malenko.

[@nickedge6842]

Best Podcast on KZbin ..... Every show has been Great. I love Dean Malenko thank for uploading the video TNT

[@nman1]

Its good but nowhere near the best

[@CarlosSuarezBlkWolf]

The last three guests, Taz, Dustin and Dean. These guys knows the business well as well as Billy Gunn and Arn Anderson. Great job Tony Schiavone and Aubrey Edwards.

[@ms.charlie_loves4354]

Aubrey sucks she’s always putting herself over and interrupting the guest

[@jeremydanchuk1897]

I am re-living my youth listening to these guys.

[@nman1]

@@ms.charlie_loves4354 wtf are you on about she's awesome and handles the interviews perfectly.

[@ms.charlie_loves4354]

@@nman1 suuuureeee bud..

[@ms.charlie_loves4354]

@@nman1 ya because even Tony and the wrestlers that have been on, have said the same things. She’s making it the Aubrey Ed show

[@rebelwithacause3574]

I still can't believe Tony Schiavone is back in the business. I'm so happy for him.

[@GregBurch]

I keep saying it. Tony is the biggest reason I keep watching. Penelope Ford and Aubrey's butts help too.

[@kennyjones6369]

This was a AWESOME conversation with Dean, been watching him for over 25 years wrestling and heard him talk MORE HEAR now then ever before, Man AEW is really doing things right spotlighting their people

[@prashant2144]

First Dean Ambrose now Dean malenko both deans are now in aew radar!!!

[@DevAngelo]

Dean Douglas next! :D

[@deniscore8270]

Jon moxley*

[@Jameswindsorsmith]

@@DevAngelo simon dean

[@Hippyindie]

Joooooooooooon Moxleyyyyy!

[@prowrestlingcountdown208]

Hate that he's had so many health problems in recent years. I'm so freaking happy that he isn't letting that stop him from being a part of the business he loves. So many people are going to benefit from his knowledge.

[@Smokey1419]

12:52 How did Dean forget another time he wore a mask and got one if the biggest pops I heard as a kid? When he won a battle royal dressed as Cyclope so he could get a shot at Jericho in 98. Damn, that crowd went crazy for Malenko, and rightfully so.

[@palecurve]

Not even gonna lie, rewatching that still gives me goosebumps, it was amazing at the time. Totally thought it was Cyclope at the time too, that reveal! Damn.

[@Pbarwik]

Man I just listened to it on my health run. Dude is wicked funny. Couldn't run because I had to stop to laugh. I'll watch it just to see them crack. Awesome episode!

[@connorellis34]

I’m so glad Dean is somewhere that appreciate what he brings, he’s a great guy.

[@nikosmntz3583]

This podcast is Awesome!!!!!! Dean Malenko was a Great wrestler and a Great Manager!l!!

[@robert_bbiii]

Dean Malenko is a great example of the wrestling equivalent of a character actor. May not be a movie star/main eventer but you knew when he was in a match you were going to have a good one.

[@cajunasian71]

Dean Malenko is a class act. Now if only Aubrey would get him to say, "I'm Batman". lol.

[@mdhotstuff]

Being a die hard Four Horsemen fan, I gotta love Dean... I was never that big on cruiserweight matches, except for when 2 wrestlers were in them - Dean Malenko and Juvetud Guerrera - Loved those 2... great interview - learned alot

[@jerryjanik480]

Dean malenko one of the greatest things that I remember from watching WCW Nitro was Dean malenko vs. Chris Jericho and the first list of Jericho and the the man of a thousand holes or the or Jericho the man of Fourth Man of 1004

[@amateurtoyhunter7513]

Arn Anderson mentioned how funny Malenko is in the back and I can already tell seconds into this.

[@aprentissdaye]

Deano was full of so many jokes the man is amazing to listen to especially the WCW stories and his early WWF days, It'd would've been cool to see Dean Malenko have a lot the this personality in his character when he was in his prime, I wish they spoke for another hour, this was one of the best AEW unrestricted interviews.

[@DjPaPaChOnGo]

I love how sarcastic this legend is. He looks like the type of person who you would enjoy a beer with.

[@morningstar577]

This interview was so good! I loved hearing Dean speak and telling his jokes..he made me laugh. I'm glad he is still here with us and training these new wrestlers in AEW. Long live the Man of 1000 Holds!

[@kyledamron]

Dean is hilarious how was he never able to convey this on camera

[@KairosObj]

Bein in wwe is why..

[@scottishdanny2432]

@@KairosObj But what about WCW?

[@jeffreymichael540]

He never liked pleasing the crowds, wasn't into talking to them, care for them. He was all about I have a job let's do this today and be amazing. He explained that in the "In The Ring With" series. Somebody leaked it on youtube, search if it's still there.

[@fillgollinsdergroarticheme8442]

you haven't watched his feud against Team Xtreme then ''Champaign, Dean?!''

[@kyledamron]

@@fillgollinsdergroarticheme8442 oh I definitely have when he came out with his 007 gimmick

[@newageintimidator]

Agree with everyone saying how great a technical wrestler he is. And the story about him and Eddie being late after drinking beer and watching football took me aback. I was like, "Wait, the friggin' Iceman drinks beer while watching football on an NFL Sunday?!"

[@BrothaMarOfficial]

Even though he has Parkinsons, hes still living his best life. We love you Dean 😊

[@tommonk7651]

I remember watching his dad wrestle. Both he and Dean were tremendous wrestlers. Boris was a great heel.

[@shiningwizard327]

I had no idea Dean was such a jokester. I grew up knowing him as the Iceman. One of the best wrestlers that opened my eyes to wrestling ability more than gimmicks.

[@selagrabs1369]

i love your Interviews and the "Heartly" Chemistry that you 2 have with your Guests, thank you so much AEW

[@JeremyPeeples]

Dean's wit came through here just as well as it did on the Benoit DVD.

[@rubenrodriguez6989]

One of my favorite wrestlers of all times

[@Smokey1419]

@Rubdn Rodriguez You have great taste, The Man of 1000 Holds is a true living legend.

[@michaelkaine9985]

I always loved Dean Malenko. He was one of my favorites. I did not realize how funny he was. He is very quick witted. He was a great technical wrestler.

[@iancap2088]

You hear stories about how funny Malenko is, but until you actually hear him, you have no idea.

[@Jayce_Alexander]

Man, we're getting old. Love Dean. What a talent. And a really fun guy with an amazing, dry sense of humor. Didn't know he had Parkinson's Disease until now. I hope it's not too progressive and he can stick around for a long time.

[@kinglioreviews]

I’m a simple man. I see Dean Malenko and I click play.

[@brandonmiller3207]

Had no idea Dean was so funny and willing to talk. Thanks for the interview

[@Mattyman1987]

His matches with Mysterio were always my favorites.

[@Marcell2aG]

It's a crime that we didn't get to hear Dean's humor on the mic during his prime.

[@jamiesplawn3900]

Dean is so amazing , I was at the bilo center in Greenville SC the night flair returned one the greatest moments and about him Eddie and beniot and perry

[@fillgollinsdergroarticheme8442]

The second best technical wrestler ever right after Krispin Wah. And very good heel character. Was used better in WCW than in WWF. But I liked his feud with Team Xtreme. Though not as much as the one against Eddie in ECW.

[@CMBell1985]

This was an absolutely lovely interview to hear from the Ice man and a side of him we rarely saw

[@omegaeinhorn6783]

Dean is a delight. He's so funny, but I know he would fold me into a pretzel

[@ooo_Kim_Chi_ooo]

Much respect for them talking about Chris Benoit's impact on Dean and doing so respectfully. What Chris did was terrible but erasing him from history won't change anything.

[@davidmc5762]

Been looking forward to this one for ages!

[@MickPsyphon]

Two of my all-time favourite wrestlers are Dean Malenko and Arn Anderson. They're so talented that they could wrestle a broom and make it look good. It was a treat to watch them in the ring! WWE fans today have no idea what they missed out on. Dean wasn't about high spots, or getting in all his moves, or any if that crap. He was about taking his opponent through a technical workout, while making it look good; and it looked good, because most of his moved were real. He could stretch just about anyone. Much respect, Dean! Thank you for putting in a good show!

[@trscsaeg]

It's like orange cassidy took deans real personality and just turned it down to negative 11 lol. Love dean and orange

[@shakeandjake_1]

I'm so glad the podcast is including backstage people. I wouldn't mind if they just had current/hot wrestlers in the company on it, but having Malenko, Khan, Gunn, and even Taz is very nice to hear. So glad I found this episode.

[@westnile21]

Clicked on this so fast. Very interested to hear this man of few words talk about his tremendous career.

[@balkanikking160]

Member of 4 horsmen,legend and AEW member👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@kezleat6668]

Hands down favourite wrestler of all time 👍🏼

[@allnighterrr]

Idc what y’all say dean malenko to me is the greatest wrestler of all time in terms of technical in ring work this man never missed

[@ianrodriguez1378]

Wow what awesome podcast with Dean Malenko. Dean you are not ALONE, I was diagnosed at age 25, I'm now 43 so 18 years battling this disease. Never Give Up my Warrior Brother.

[@johnnygrind77]

I wish they were able to talk about Perry Saturn more. I had no idea that Perry and Dean don't really talk much.

[@AscendedXSaiyan]

Man why does no one ever talk about Perry Saturn? He made the move along with Eddie and them, yet never gets talked about. Had Schiavone not brought him up he probably wouldn't have been mentioned

[@craigpetrie5417]

Awesome interview. It’s a shame Dean didn’t show off that quick wit back during his WCW days or when he came over to the WWF with the Radicalz.

[@emanuelcarr8279]

Man of a thousand holds! Dean Malenko!!!! Glad he is in the back, supporting this new group of wrestling talent. #AEWDynamite #AllEliteWrestling #AEWUnrestricted #1000

[@jasondegreef8860]

So much appreciation for the ice man never fails to entertain.

[@EmoEmu]

This video has criminally low views. This is the GOAT of 1000 moves!

[@sariahreigns3666]

cody was not kidding when he said dean is hallarious. i did NOT know he was so funny. his ring character never once cracked a joke. this was a pleasure!

[@natethenub6595]

Happy coincidence I just happen to hear Stone Cold and Jericho say today (podcast from few months ago) how funny Malenko is which surprised me. So I watched this now and they're totally correct, new found respect for Dean now!

[@mikem.7921]

I started as an infant 🤣 made my day

[@jupiterjohnson7191]

Austin called it, he’s still sharp verbally!

[@grey1735]

Thank you for the memories Dean!!

[@evilperp9252]

Damn imagine if we had Chris Benoit as a backstage helper in AEW...

[@morningstar577]

That would have been so damn awesome. I think Benoit would have instilled discipline in the young talent the way he disciplined himself.

[@fillgollinsdergroarticheme8442]

and Eddie!

[@Deathpool_04]

I wonder if AEW would exist if Benoit and Eddie hadn’t passed away. What happened to them were some of the reasons WWE had to change a lot of things. Still, if it does exist no matter what, WWE and AEW probably could’ve been in a much better place than it is now apart from the pandemic.

[@angelmoreno3576]

Probably bith eddie and beboit would have become trainers in perfomance center, never doubt they loved wwe more than any other company

[@igotsnacks13]

Thank You Dean. 110%

[@MofoWeedian]

True legend of the business!

[@andrewcomments5812]

Absolute technical master. Malenko wasn't much for the mic. Never made waves, always worked hard. He strikes me as one of the guys you probably wouldn't want to screw with in the locker room. Would probably tie you up into a knot.

[@jaydadphotography2033]

I grew up watching Dean in ECW & WCW. One of my favorites of all time. How he could transition from move to move was flawless. 100% Legend of the business. Whatever happened to Parry Saturn? I almost forgot about him until y'all mentioned him

[@1roundleft821]

He's also suffering from Parkinson's. He got shot like 12 years back, and almost died. He's definitely had demons he's been battling. Looks much different. Just look him up on KZbin.

[@eddiegainz1673]

Wow....dude is lowkey very funny!!! Never seen that side before.

[@trismegistus9623]

1,000 HOLDS!!! Great choice. Dudes one of the best technical wrestlers of all time!

[@GregoriousGregori9]

Dean truly is legendary & actually earned it through every match

[@wolfrenzy]

Gotta love Dean. One of the best technicians and workers the business has ever seen, and some of the best dead pan comedy of all time!

[@davidsipes1226]

Man I remember back late 90s or 2000 watching ya at the local center here one of my favorites I was always a huge big Dean fan. I just got home from the military USMC and a guy in the row in front me was haggling ya and you tried to spit on him and end up spitting on me I felt so disrespected at that time but got over it . STILL A HUGE DEAN FAN ,ONE OF IF NOT THE BEST IN THE RING. ID HAVE TO SAY THE BEST. WELL DONE

[@timgesner4416]

Dean you were my favourite growing up! Thanks for your amazing career!

[@jerryh.nintendoplayers]

DeanMalenko was always one of my favorite Cruiserweights in WCW besides Eddie,Benoit,Jericho and Mysterio,Also one of my favorite top matches with Dean was him against Rey as the cruiserweight champion at Halloween Havoc 96 because they lit the place up that night.

[@philliplandry4139]

Everybody praised Rey, Kidman, and Juventud for the great cruiserweight's moments and being innovative for the division. But for me, it was Rey, Eddie, Benoit, and Jericho plus Ultimo Dragon that started it and put that division on the map. Besides Rey, by the time these guys had moved on to the TV and Tag team titles pictures. The cruiserweight division wasn't the same.

[@bobbychildonline]

Tony is just so good. He made this interview

[@ms.charlie_loves4354]

He always dose..Aubrey is the one that’s interrupts the guest n puts herself over

[@MrSaibot420]

This AEW Unrestricted Podcast is the ONLY Reason why i am *Subscribed* to TNT lol.

[@williamspitznagel1811]

Was one of my favorites now even more

[@noetoledo8501]

That's what you call loyal to the bone like blood brothers it teared me up a little bit. Loved their work.

[@adammalone2909]

My favorite wrestler. Dean was always the highlight for me

[@brianconnelly4704]

I can listen to Dean and his unbelievable knowledge all day long

[@Psycho_Spock]

Why doesn't this video have more likes? Dean is the man.

[@mikebenz7418]

I love you Dean! Thank you TNT and AEW for this podcast

[@BucketOfCrust]

I want Dean to come back on TV as a manager with a Tony Soprano gimmick

[@1roundleft821]

Ayyyyyyyy! Hell yea.

[@pyroninja5677]

Much love and respect dean for all that you have done for us over the years. 💯👍🏻

[@TrenchReynolds]

One of my top 3 favorite matches of all time was the last match Dean and Eddie had in ECW.

[@Costanza1459]

When did Malenko turn into Rodney Dangerfield? He was hilarious.