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DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast

The DEADLOCK Podcast is an off-the-rails retrospective look at pro wrestling"s highest & lowest points hosted by James Darnell & John Blud. Formerly the present, currently the past, sometimes the future - this podcast has seemed to do it all when it comes to the landscape of professional wrestling. If you enjoy wrestling, you"ll like it here. If you don"t enjoy wrestling, you"ll probably like it here even more. The boys are back in town.

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All Episodes

122:55

Revisiting ECW Hardcore TV 1995 Steve Austin Debuts,...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2024/02/05

We’re gonna take you back to the past. The year is 1995 and we are at a crossroads in pro wrestling. Steve Austin was fired from WCW and is very disgruntled. What can he do? Show up on ECW dressed as Hulk Hogan! ITS’ STEVEAMANIA BROTHER! Not only that, but Rey Mysterio Jr. and Psicosis make their debut against each other introducing Extreme Lucha Libre! Raven and Stevie Richards battle The Pitbulls for the ECW Tag Team Titles! Plus, the boys got to play WWE 2K24 early and attend the WWE Royal Rumble

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131:23

Revisiting WCW Nitro 1997, Real Backstage Fight Off...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2024/01/29

On the road the WCW Great American Bash! The main event features Scott Hall and Kevin Nash vs Rowdy Roddy Piper and Ric Flair! Before going into this match there was supposed confusion on what was going to happen! This led to a huge fight backstage after the show was off air. Both Kevin Nash and Roddy Piper were allegedly upset which led to a big brawl. Depending on who tells the story, the outcome was different. Also, WCW was winning the Monday Night War and this show tells us why. Tons of great

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99:14

Revisiting WWF RAW 1997 1st Stunner To Vince, Cactus...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2024/01/22

Before the WWF had officially gotten the scratch logo 1997 was having all timer moments. On RAW IS WAR Stone Cold Steve Austin was supposed to be banned from the building because Owen Hart had a temporary restraining order against him. Of course he doesn’t follow that and shows up anywhere. This leads to the very first Stone Cold Stunner to Vince McMahon! Also, Dude love is scheduled to face Triple H on a falls count anywhere match! He shows up on the titantron but he isn’t alone. He had Mankind and

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114:39

Revisiting WWE 2010 The Final ECW Episode, Christian...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2024/01/15

After 20 years, ECW comes to an end. WWE ECW has its final episode ever! WWE is starting a new innovative TV program next week called NXT! To finish off the final episode of ECW, the current reigning ECW Champion Christian will take on Ezekiel Jackson in Extreme Rules. Also, Abraham Washington hosts The Abraham Washington Show with the biggest guest of all time. The Big Show and Miz defend the WWE Unified Tag Team Titles! Plus, the DEADLOCK Q&A returns and you ask the questions on Patreon and we

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117:35

Revisiting WCW Nitro 2000 Goldberg Heel Turn, Kevin...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2024/01/09

At The Great American Bash 2000 Goldberg turned his back on WCW and joined the New Blood! Why Goldberg Why?! On this edition of WCW Nitro we find out the motives behind Goldberg turning heel. Kevin Nash gets arrested by the cops, but released before the main event match; Kevin Nash vs Goldberg. Speaking of Nash his nephew Hunter is here and is asked to be watched by Scott Steiner. Eventually they lose him and he ends up in the hands of Russo and Bischoff. Also, remember spiked haired Ric Flair

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121:47

Revisiting NWA TNA 2003 1st Anniversary Show, AJ...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2024/01/02

1 year of NWA TNA Wrestling. The anniversary of the weekly PPV events. Sting makes his long awaited return and has his first match since WCW closed. Him and Jeff Jarrett will be fighting the new NWA Champion AJ Styles and his mystery partner. Also, AMW and Triple X put on a classic match for the NWA Tag Team Titles. Plus, Hard 10 Tournament semi finals, Sports Entertainment Xtreme, Shane Douglas debuts, and CM Punk imitates Raven! ⦁ Deadlock Discord: https://discord.gg/E4BvR4W⦁ Deadlock Shop:

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130:11

Revisiting WWE RAW 2009 The Little People's Court,...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2023/12/25

The final DEADLOCK Podcast of the year and it’s 2009 WWE RAW! Not only that, but Shawn Michaels and Triple of D-X are taken to court by Hornswoggle. They must go under the ring and enter Little People Court. Yes, it’s exactly what you think. Also, MLB player Johnny Damon is the RAW Guest Host for the night and he will make all the matches. He says that Santa Claus will grant one WWE Superstar a wish of their choosing. What have we gotten ourselves into? Plus, the last DEADLOCK Q&A of 2023!⦁

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111:14

Revisiting WWF Raw 1999 The Ministry Stalks The...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2023/12/18

WWF is on the road to WrestleMania 15. “The Big Show” Paul Wight recently joined the World Wrestling Federation and is on the side of Mr. McMahon. However, The Rock does not trust The Big Show and thinks he is out to get him. Mr. McMahon orders them to squash their differences and team together against Stone Cold Steve Austin and Mankind in the main event. Plus, The Undertaker and The Ministry of Darkness stalk the McMahon family house. They wait outside for Stephanie to come home and even set the

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123:17

Revisiting WWE RAW 2005 The Trial Of Eric Bischoff,...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2023/12/12

For the past few years Eric Bischoff has been the General Manager of WWE Monday Night Raw. However, everything he has done will now be aired out in the court of law. Mr. McMahon will be the judge, jury, and executioner for the transgressions of Eric Bischoff. All of his co-workers take the stand and explain why Eric Bischoff was the worst general manager and deserves to be fired! Also, Ric Flair was just arrested for Road Rage in real life. Nothing is off limits as Edge debut’s The Cutting Edge talk

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142:44

Revisiting TNA Impact Wrestling 2013 Hulk Hogan...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2023/12/04

That doesn’t work for me brother! Hulk Hogan’s TNA Impact Wrestling contract is almost up and he is going to re-sign with the company, or maybe not dude! This is the final episode of Impact Wrestling that Hulk Hogan is on. He has 100% creative control in his contract and it shows here. The show ends with Dixie Carter begging The Hulkster to stay after he quits. Also, AJ Styles contract is legit expired and he has yet to come to terms on a new deal. We know how this all plays out in the long run, but

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109:47

Revisiting WWE SmackDown! 2002 Thanksgiving Special,...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2023/11/27

AHHHHH HELP! It’s the 2002 annual Thanksgiving Tradition, WWE SmackDown! We look back at one of the most insane and unexplainable moments in WWE history; Al Wilson dressed as a Turkey during the pilgrim fashion show as Michael Cole screams for help at the top of his lungs! We live in a society. Also, Stephanie McMahon suspends Brock Lesnar during his rivalry with The Undisputed Champion The Big Show! Paul Heyman recently turned on Brock and joined The Big Show and after the news of the suspension,

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114:50

Revisiting WWF 1997 The First RAW Is WAR, The Great...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2023/11/20

Deep into the New Generation, WWF decided to rage war on WCW and rename Monday Night Raw to RAW IS WAR! This is the very first episode, before we get to the Attitude Era later in the year. They have a new presentation, including new graphics and a brand new stage. WrestleMania 13 is a couple weeks away and Sid Vicious is WWF Champion. Before he defends his World Wrestling Federation Championship against The Undertaker, they team up to take on Vader and Mankind in the main event. Also, Paul Heyman

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121:39

Revisiting WWE RAW 2007 Mr. McMahon’s Illegitimate...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2023/11/13

Mr. McMahon had a one night fling with an anonymous woman years ago and also gave birth to a son! Now Mr. McMahon is going to find out who his illegitimate “bastard” son is. He has a few people who want to be his son including The Great Khali and JBL. However, the WWE.com poll thinks that the song is Triple H. Which would make him and Stephanie related. EW! “Things are looking up”, is one main clue to who this son is. Also, Jeff Hardy faces off against The Great Khali who just squished Rey

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147:17

Revisiting WCW 2000 Jeff Jarrett Triple Threat...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2023/11/06

Terry Funk is the WCW Commissioner as we approach WCW Souled Out! At the PPV on Sunday Terry Funk will battle Kevin Nash for total control of the company, before that Funk is going to book the entire show on the fly. He books Jeff Jarrett in 3 different matches tonight to prepare him for the Triple Threat Theater Match vs Chris Benoit. He will have a Bunkhouse Brawl Match against George The Animal Steele, A Dungeon Match vs Tito Santana, and a Steel Cage Match one on one with Jimmy Snuka! Also, Funk

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84:59

Revisiting ECW Hardcore TV 1999 Re-Enter The Sandman,...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2023/10/31

The Sandman left ECW for WCW and now makes his triumphant return to the land of extreme! One of the most iconic moments in the entire company, The Sandman surprises everyone and shows up during the Impact Players vs Tommy Dreamer and Raven Tag Team Title Main Event. Also, Sign Guy Dudley is upset that the Dudleys left him behind and he is now known as Lou E. Dangerously, the greatest manager in all of pro wrestling. The first thing he does is bring back former ECW Champion, Mikey Whipwreck! Mikey

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123:41

Revisiting WWF RAW 1998 Choppy Choppy Your Pee Pee,...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2023/10/28

1998 was an interesting year for the WWF! We are in the thick of the Attitude Era, however it is still a bit raw and rough around the edges. Every single Superstar on the roster is involved in multiple storylines. One of the most infamous storylines was the Val Venis and Kai En Tai program. Val Venis was sleeping with Mr. Yamaguchi-San’s wife, who ended up being Taka Michinoku’s sister. In response to this, they kidnap Val Venis and take him hostage backstage. The very last thing you see as RAW goes

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116:37

Revisiting WWF SmackDown! 1999 Triple H Bitten By...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2023/10/16

Stone Cold Steve Austin planted a Rattlesnake backstage and threw Triple H in the room with it on Monday Night Raw. Now, Triple H shows up on SmackDown! with a giant snake bite on his face. He tells everyone that wrestling has changed and it’s not worth his life. Triple H is going to hand over the WWF Championship to Stone Cold and retire at the end of the night. Or is he brother… Also, Mick Foley convinced The Rock that Rock 'n' Sock Connection needed to have one final match before The Rock goes

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116:23

Revisiting TNA Wrestling Impact 2008 Christian Cage...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2023/10/09

The Main Event Mafia had 4 victories over the TNA Originals at TNA Turning Point 2008. Now on Impact, Mick Foley gives a pep talk to the entire group of TNA Originals and tells them they need to get on the same page. He gives them a few more chances including giving AJ Style & Samoa Joe a Tag Team Title Match against Beer Money, Eric Young an X Division Title Match, and Black Machismo Jay Lethal gets a shot at Sting’s TNA World Heavyweight Championship. The other big focus is that “Christian

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89:02

Revisiting WWE RAW 2004 Evolution Turn On Randy...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2023/10/02

Evolution is the Solution! Randy Orton is the youngest WWE Champion in history of the WWE by defeating Chris Benoit at WWE SummerSlam 2004! Now the “Randy Orton Era” has begun. Orton is here to celebrate his victory on RAW, however that is short lived as Chris Benoit uses his rematch clause tonight in the main event! Randy Orton ends up retaining his title with help from Evolution. However, during the post match celebration Triple H gives Orton a thumb up and thumbs down. Batista then drops Orton

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136:22

Revisiting WWF Raw 2000 Rikishi Hit Stone Cold With A...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2023/09/26

“I DID IT FOR THE ROCK!” The mystery about who hit Stone Cold Steve Austin with a car comes to an end. Commissioner Mick Foley leads his investigation to figure out who the culprit was. He interrogates a slew of suspects including Shawn Micheals, Linda McMahon, Scotty 2 Hotty and more. All fingers point to The Rock. Ever since Austin was run down, The Rock has become the top guy. The night ends with Mick Foley discovering that it was, in fact, Rikishi who hit Stone Cold with The Rock’s car. He

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