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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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172:04

Revisiting WWE SmackDown! 2005 in Japan, JBL Fights...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2023/05/06

Not only are the boys back from Japan, but we look back at the time WWE went to Japan in 2005 for SmackDown! WWE is on the road to WrestleMania and they need to find out who will challenge for the WWE Championship. There are 2 #1 Contender Matches for in the WWE Championship tournament, John Cena vs Orlando Jordan and Rey Mysterio vs Kurt Angle! Also, this is the episode that JBL accidentally gets shot by a tranquilizer gun. He then goes to the ring to fight with an inflatable Godzilla! Plus, the

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95:30

Revisiting XWF 2001 Episode 2, Rena Mero & Roddy...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2023/04/24

XWF is back and IN YOUR FACE! On episode number 2 Brian Knobbs and Jimmy Hart let us know that they tried to create the best storylines with some of the legends of wrestling and the new up and coming future stars of this business. The CEO Rena Mero is having a power struggle with the commissioner Rowdy Roddy Piper who is overstepping his boundaries. AJ Styles cuts a promo saying he is coming for the XWF Cruiserweight Championship. Norman Smiley vs Johnny B Badd have one of the best matches of the

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145:01

Revisiting WCW Nitro 2000 Spring Breakout, That’s The...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2023/04/17

WCW Monday Nitro is Live for Spring Breakout 2000! There is a $500,000 bounty on the head of Hulk Hogan, who is back as the Hulkster in the Red and Yellow! However, Vampiro doesn’t agree with the bounty and lets Hulk know about the bounty! Hulk then praises Vampiro as the future of the company until The Wall stands on top of the hotel roof and points at Hulk Hogan! THAT’S THE WALL BROTHER, and he has answered the bounty! As the night goes on we will find out if Vince Russo would like to come back

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154:11

Revisiting TNA Impact Wrestling 2013 Suicide...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2023/04/10

For the first time in over a year the boys are back with a modern WWE review! WWE WrestleMania 39 Night 1 & 2! From Cody Rhodes losing to Roman Reigns to the Rhea Ripley vs Charlotte Flair! The most important moments of the show are discussed. Also, we go back in time to take a look at TNA Impact Wrestling from 2013! The X-Division title is on the line and Suicide picks up the victory! However, Hulk Hogan comes out with TJ Perkins who was the real man behind the mask. TJP was attacked backstage

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130:31

Revisiting WWF RAW 2001 The Two Man Power Trip Forms,...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2023/04/03

WWF bought WCW last week and WWF WrestleMania X-7 happened last night. Stone Cold Steve Austin fought The Rock in the main event to win the WWF Championship! Mr. McMahon came out during the match to ensure that Austin walked away as the new champion. For the first time ever Stone Cold turned heel and joined forces with the boss Mr. McMahon. On this episode of WWF RAW The Rock demanded a rematch for the WWF Title by putting the boss in a sharpshooter. Vince gives him the match, inside a steel cage

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120:03

Revisiting WWF RAW 2000 Mae Young Gives Birth To A...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2023/03/27

Well… yeah… we had to cover it eventually! It’s the infamous episode of WWF RAW IS WAR which features Mae Young giving birth to a hand! “Sexual Chocolate” and Mae Young have been in a relationship for sometime now! The story was he had gotten her pregnant. As Mark Henry was going to give a splash in the ring, Mae Young stopped him and delivered a splash of her own. Has this happened it caused her to go into labor. What follows may be on the worst things ever to happen in the entire history of the

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111:59

Revisiting WCW Thunder 1999 The Only Episode Written...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2023/03/20

The year is 1999 and Kevin Nash is in charge of writing this episode of WCW Thunder! The Finger Poke of Doom just happened and The nWo has reformed as a super group called the nWo Elite. However, there is another group of nWo guys who are getting fed up with the way things are, the nWo B-Team. This group consisted of Stevie Ray, Horace Hogan, Vincent, Brian Adams, and Scott Norton! As we kick off WCW Thunder, the nWo B-Team is getting tired of waiting on the nWo Wolfpac Elite to arrive at the

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96:37

Revisiting WWE NXT 2010 Episode #1, Reality TV Show,...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2023/03/13

We are wild and young! We have just begun! Mr. McMahon announced 3 weeks ago that WWE ECW was no longer going to be on TV. In its place was the “Next Evolution Of WWE!” This new show was called WWE NXT and it would feature current WWE Superstars as Pros and current FCW wrestlers as Rookies. It was a competition show that would eventually feature a game show style format with such games as chugging soda! However, we look back on the very first episode of NXT that is centered around Daniel Bryan being

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169:32

Revisiting TNA Impact Wrestling 2013 Brooke Hogan...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2023/03/07

We are gathered here today to witness the union of Brooke Hogan and Bully Ray. Hulk Hogan doesn’t approve of them getting married, as he doesn’t trust Bully Ray. However, Bully wants to make Brooke happy and has Sting try to talk some sense into Hulk. Eventually the ceremony happens and Hulk Hogan indeed does walk his daughter down the aisle. Just as they were going to tie the knot, Taz objects and says “Is it friggin’ hot in here or is it just me?!” Taz is now a member of Aces & Eights! Chaos

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118:19

Revisiting WWF SmackDown 2001 Supermarket Brawl Stone...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2023/02/27

Chris Jericho is the newly crowned WWF Undisputed Champion after defeating The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin on the same night. The Monday Night Raw featured Chris Jericho defending his championship against Stone Cold Steve Austin in a steel cage match. Just as Stone Cold was going to win Booker T slammed the cage door into his face allowing Jericho to win. Now we look back at the infamous Supermarket Brawl between Stone Cold Steve Austin and Booker T. As Booker and Vince McMahon arrived in the

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128:20

Revisiting WWE ECW on Sci-Fi 2006 The First Episode,...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2023/02/20

The New Breed is Unleashed as Extreme Championship Wrestling returns! ECW One Night Stand #2 has just happened which called for the relaunch of the ECW brand. This time it’s different as it’s under the WWE banner. We take a look at the very first episode of ECW on Sci-Fi. Because it is on Sci-Fi we get a LITERAL Zombie on the inaugural episode and he takes on none other than The Sandman. Rob Van Dam, who had previously won the WWE Championship at One Night Stand, is awarded the new ECW Championship

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158:36

Revisiting WCW Nitro 2000 David Flair & Stacy Keibler...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2023/02/13

Good Ol WCW Nitro 2000. Vince Russo is in charge of creative so you know it’s going to be a wild ride. On the September 11th, 2000 episode, we have the wedding of David Flair & Stacy Keibler from Charlotte, North Carolina. David Flair has been on bad terms with Arn Anderson and Ric Flair, but he is looking to make amends with everyone and invite them to his wedding. Just as David Flair & Stacy are about to get married local police come down and arrest Ric Flair. Apparently, Vince Russo took

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165:17

Revisiting WWF SmackDown! 1999, The Triple H...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2023/02/06

Leading into WWF Unforgiven 1999 and the WWF Championship 6 Pack Challenge, Triple H has crossed the boss Mr. McMahon. Because of this, Triple H must wrestle 5 times tonight in different stipulation matches. He has to win 3 out of 5 of them or he doesn’t go to WWF Unforgiven. The first match is a Chokeslam Match against The Big Show. Followed by an Inferno Match against Kane. Next, A Casket Match vs The Undertaker. Up next, a Boiler Room Brawl with Mankind. Finally he must go one on one with The

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166:09

Revisiting WWF Shotgun Saturday Night 1997 Episode...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2023/01/30

Get ready to step back in time and relive the third episode of WWF Shotgun Saturday Night from 1997. Two of the biggest names in the business, Stone Cold Steve Austin and Terry Funk, went head-to-head in an unforgettable battle. We'll also be previewing the upcoming WWF Royal Rumble 1997, a landmark event that marked the start of the road to WrestleMania. Shotgun Saturday Night, a great concept, that could have worked if done differently. In addition, we'll be celebrating the 4th Annual DEADIES

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180:32

Revisiting TNA Impact Wrestling 2010, Lord Of The...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2023/01/23

"Lord of the Ring," the Feb 18th, 2010 episode of TNA Impact Wrestling. Hulk Hogan presents Abyss with his WWE Hall of Fame ring, declaring that it will make Abyss stronger than Hulkamania and a god among men. This moment not only solidified Abyss as a top contender in the company, but also marked the beginning of a powerful alliance between Hogan and Abyss. This partnership saw the two wrestlers work together to dominate the TNA roster, with Abyss becoming a key player in Hogan's faction, Immortal

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126:50

Revisiting WWF Thursday Raw Thursday 1997, Shawn...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2023/01/16

Thursday Raw Thursday! Thursday Raw Thursday! Thursday Raw Thursday! This week, we're revisiting a historic episode of WWF Monday Night Raw that was moved to Thursday and rebranded as "Thursday RAW Thursday." On this episode, we witnessed one of the most iconic moments in wrestling history as Shawn Michaels forfeits the WWF Championship due to a knee injury and cuts a promo where he famously "Lost His Smile." This was a turning point in the WWF and would ultimately take many wrestlers' careers to

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101:24

Revisiting ECW 2000 The Final Episode Of ECW Hardcore...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2023/01/09

In the final episode of ECW Hardcore TV, we take a look back at the final days of Extreme Championship Wrestling, one of the most iconic wrestling promotions in history. From the hard-hitting matches to the memorable personalities, we reminisce on the unique and innovative style that made ECW stand out in the wrestling world. We'll also discuss the impact ECW had on the industry and the lasting legacy it has left behind. Join us for this nostalgically charged tribute to the final chapter of ECW

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142:04

Revisiting WWF RAW 1999 Chris Jericho's WWF Debut,...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2023/01/02

WWF Raw episode from August 9, 1999, where Chris Jericho made his highly-anticipated WWF debut on the microphone by interrupting The Rock! This was a historic moment in wrestling history, as Jericho had built a reputation for himself in other promotions, including most recently WCW, before joining the WWF roster. Fans were eagerly waiting to see how he would perform on the big stage, and he did not disappoint. In his debut promo segment, Jericho faced off against The Rock in a moment that has gone

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104:31

Revisiting WWE SmackDown! 2006 Christmas Special,...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2022/12/26

On this festive episode on WWE Smackdown!, Batista takes on Santa Claus in an impromptu match. Of course, this was not your typical Santa - it was Sylvan the whole time, dressed in a Santa costume. Despite the unconventional matchup, Batista took down the jolly old man. In the main event, King Booker and Finlay teamed up to battle The Undertaker & Kane. Booker and Finlay were going to divide and conquer The Brothers of Destruction! In addition to the main event, Joey Mercury returns after a

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125:25

Revisiting 2001 XWF Episode #1 In Your Face, New...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2022/12/19

XWF! What does the X stand for? Xtreme? Xcitement? Nobody really knows! XWF IN YOUR FACE! The XWF promotion was founded in 2001 by former WWE Superstars Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, Nasty Boy Brian Knobbs, and Jimmy Hart. The XWF was supposed to feature a mix of established veterans and up-and-coming stars. Some of the top wrestlers in the XWF included Buff Bagwell, Vampiro, The Nasty Boys, and maybe Hulk Hogan. We aren’t sure if he actually signed a contract for the company or not. The XWF helped

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