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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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107:26

Revisiting TNA Impact Wrestling 2012 Open Fight...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/08/24

It’s August 23rd, 2012 and it's Open Fight Night in TNA Impact Wrestling! Any wrestler can challenge any other wrestlers to a match that night! The show opens with a group of TNA stars in the ring led by Sting. They have all come together to fight against the evil group known as Aces & Eights! They are a motorcycle gang of unknown identities who are trying to destroy Impact Wrestling. At the end of the night, Sting and his group come out again, challenging the Aces & Eights to a fight! That

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115:40

Revisiting WCW Nitro 2001 Goldberg Retirement...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/08/17

The January 15th, 2001 episode of WCW Nitro features fallout from the WCW Sin 2001 PPV. That show featured a No Disqualification Tag Team Match between Totally Buffed, Buff Bagwell and Lex Luger, and DeWayne Bruce and Goldberg! Goldberg’s team ended up losing. Since he lost, Goldberg was forced to leave WCW. Now on WCW Monday Nitro, we proceed to have “The Funeral of Bill Goldberg!” They bring out a casket with a spear, a jackhammer, and Goldberg’s book. Totally Buffed and slew of other characters

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86:52

Revisiting ECW on TNN 2000 Vacated Tag Team Title...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/08/10

Justin Credible vacated the ECW Tag Team Championships with Lance Storm after he became ECW World Champion. Thus, on the September 1st, 2000 episode of ECW on TNN they held a ECW Tag Team Title tournament. Emanating from the historic Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, this episode would feature 4 tournament matches. Rhino and Justin Credible vs. Sandman and Chilly Willy, Simon Diamond and Johnny Swinger vs. Roadkill and Danny Doring, and Tommy Dreamer and Jerry Lynn vs. Rhino and Justin

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98:16

Revisiting WCW Saturday Night 1993 Sting Goes To...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/08/03

WCW Saturday Night from January 30th, 1993 features one of WCW’s most bizarre creations: the White Castle of Fear. In the lead up to SuperBrawl III, Sting receives a mysterious invitation to Big Van Vader’s icy mountain lair to play an insane game. What followed was a strange vignette filled with mind games that felt more like a low-budget action movie. It really is something to witness. Also, because so many fans love it, we get to see the 2 Cold Scorpio music video! Set to his theme song, the

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104:11

Revisiting WWF RAW 1998 The Austin Era Has Begun,...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/07/27

March 30th, 1998 WWF Monday Night RAW is one of the most important episodes in history. Following the massive WrestleMania 14 where Stone Cold Steve Austin defeated Shawn Michaels to become WWF Champion. The Austin Era has begun! Mr. McMahon opens the show and gives Stone Cold a brand new WWF Championship belt. He tells Austin he can do things the easy way or the hard way. Mr. McMahon receives the Stone Cold Stunner courtesy of the rattlesnake. This prompts Vince McMahon to call the local police and

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88:19

Revisiting WWE ECW 2006 Big Show Wins ECW...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/07/20

It’s the July 4th, 2006 episode of WWE ECW on Sci-Fi and everything is fine… or is it?! Rob Van Dam won the WWE and ECW Championship at ECW One Night Stand 2. He was on top of the world. Until he was traveling from a show in West Virginia to Philadelphia with Sabu on July 1st. RVD was pulled over for speeding! They would both be arrested for possession of marijuana. This would cause RVD’s world to come crashing down. On RAW the night before this episode, he would lose the WWE Championship to Edge in

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133:34

Revisiting WCW Nitro 2000 Ric Flair Funeral, Terry...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/07/14

Russo and Bischoff are in charge of the “NEW WCW.” It’s WCW Nitro May 22, 2000 and Vince Russo promises us the funeral of Ric Flair. Flair was beat up by the New Blood on WCW Thunder last week and passed out as he was being carried out! The New Blood decides to make a mockery out of The Nature Boy by holding a funeral for him. Also, as it’s a new WCW all the matches are now under relaxed rules! The Cat fights Booker T in a Weapons Match, Mike Awesome battles The Wall in an Ambulance vs Table match,

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107:20

Revisiting WWE RAW 2004 Kane Lita Wedding From Hell,...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/07/06

We cordially invite you to the DEADLOCK Podcast about WWE Monday Night Raw on August 23rd, 2004. Kane & Lita are getting married and having “The Wedding From Hell!” It's the most unholy wedding in WWE history when Kane forces Lita to marry him. Also, The Rock made a surprise return at the start of the show during The RAW Diva’s Search Contest. He verbally assaults everyone and makes the girls eat pie. This would be the last time we see The Rock for a long time as he is going to make movies in

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99:50

Revisiting TNA Wrestling iMPACT! 2008 AJ Styles Karen...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/06/29

AJ Styles kissed Karen Angle last week when the Angles were renewing their wedding vows. Now that AJ and Karen kissed, they are married! The February 21st, 2008 edition of TNA iMPACT! features the “Alligator Honeymoon” of them. Kurt Angle is focused on his main event match vs Booker T and doesn’t care that his wife is going on a date with AJ Styles. AJ takes her to dinner and Gator Land! Also, The Tag Team titles are on the line, an X Division Title #1 contender match, and Brother Ray battles Shark

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101:30

Revisiting WCW Nitro 1996 Kevin Nash Debuts,...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/06/23

YOU WANNA WAR?! The June 10th, 1996 episode of WCW Nitro is historic because it was the debut of the outsider Kevin Nash. At the time everyone thought he was invading from WWF. Scott Hall promised his “big” surprise buddy was going to show up, but he didn't say when. This is where the big boys play. Look at the adjective “play.” Also, Scott Steiner battles Booker T, Sting takes on Meng, The Nasty Boys fight the Public Enemy, and the WCW Tag Team Titles are on the line in the main event⦁ Deadlock

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96:19

Revisiting ECW 2000 The Final Episode on TNN, Cyrus...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/06/15

The very last episode of ECW on TNN took place on October 6th, 2000. WWF Monday Night RAW is on TNN now, so that leaves ECW without a national television deal. In what is somewhat a fitting ending., Joel Gertner wrestles “The Network’s” Cyrus in the main event. But, before we get to that we have other matches from ECW Anarchy Rulz. Kid Kash and EZ Money have a match where Kid Kash had to win in order to have Joel Gertner face off with Cyrus. Plus, it's our very first time talking about the ECW

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93:11

Revisiting WWF RAW 2000 Chris Jericho Wins WWF Title,...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/06/08

RAW is Jericho on April, 17th 2000! WWF RAW opens the show hot with Chris Jericho vs Triple H, in what was scheduled as a non-title match with Triple H defending the honor of Stephanie McMahon. Jericho verbally assaults Triple H and convinces him to put the WWF Championship on the line right now! After a referee gets bumped during the match, Earl Hebner comes in at the end of the match and counts the pin for Chris Jericho. Chris Jericho is the NEW WWF Champion, for all of 2 minutes. Triple H argues

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84:37

Revisiting NWA TNA WRESTLING 2004 1st King of the...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/06/01

It’s the historic 300 episode of the DEADLOCK Podcast. Taking it back to episode #97 of NWA TNA Wrestling’s weekly PPVs. This one features the very first King of the Mountain Match. The King of the Mountain match is a reverse ladder match where five wrestlers must earn eligibility by scoring a pinfall or submission, then hang the NWA Championship belt above the ring to win. Opponents can be temporarily sent to a penalty box if they are pinned or submitted. This match featured Ron Killings, Jeff

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84:25

Revisiting WWF RAW 1993 Loser Leaves WWF, 3rd Ever...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/05/26

January 25th, 1993 is the date for the 3rd ever episode of WWF Monday Night RAW. Yokozuka has won the Royal Rumble the night before, but that’s not the focus of this episode. Ric Flair’s WWF contract is up so they need a match to write him off! The main event is a Loser Leaves WWF match between Mr. Perfect and Ric Flair that turns into a straight up classic. There’s blood, there’s cheating, there’s Bobby Heenan going absolutely nuts at ringside. Mr. Perfect send Ric Flair packing. Also, Kamala

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108:05

Revisiting WCW Thunder 2000 Judy Bagwell Wrestles,...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/05/18

It’s WCW Thunder in the year 2000 and you know what that means, it’s Vince Russo time! On the July 26th, 2000 episode of WCW Thunder, the show opens with the commissioner The Cat getting attacked by the Jung Dragons. This causes the limo driver, MI Smooth, to get pissed and challenge them to a match later that night. The Filthy Animals take on 3 Count, Big Vito battles Lance Storm for the Hardcore Title, and Judy Bagwell wrestles Positively Kanyon! Also, Billy Kidman plays a VHS tape between Shane

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89:44

Revisiting ECW Hardcore TV 2000 Paul Heyman Shoots on...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/05/11

HEY NETWORK I DARE YOU TO THROW ME OFF THE AIR! The date is June 2nd, 2000 and ECW is at odds with their network TNN. WWF is about to move to TNN after they were given 100 million dollars. Paul Heyman and ECW aren’t happy. So what is the best thing to do? Do a shoot promo on the air of ECW Hardcore TV and air your grievances. Was this a good idea? Probably not. But, it made for some great television. Also, Kid Kash and The Baldie Grimes do battle, Tony Mamaluke makes his ECW debut, and Rhino defends

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109:33

Revisiting WWF RAW 1999 The Rock Symbolizes Paul...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/05/05

Recorded from Japan, James and Johnny take you to the June 21, 1999 episode of WWF Monday Night Raw. It’s the chaotic go home show before King of the Ring 1999. The Corporate Ministry is falling apart, so much so that The Undertaker and Triple H battle in the main event! While the match is going on The Rock crashes the party. As chaos ensues The Rock is able to put Paul Bearer on a giant Brahma Bull symbol. Much like when The Undertaker Symbolized Stone Cold. Also, HBK is laying down stipulations as

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99:39

Revisiting WCW Saturday Night 1995 Hulk Hogan Goes To...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/04/27

The July 22nd, 1995 episode of WCW Saturday Night is one for the ages as Hulk Hogan visits the Dungeon of Doom top secret cave. You’ve probably seen this all over Botchamania. Hogan mysteriously enters the cave where The Giant makes his official debut to WCW. THAT’S NOT HOT! How will Hulk Hogan defeat the Dungeon of Doom? Is this the end for Hulkamania? Also, the WCW Tag Team Titles are defended in the main event with Harlem Heat vs Dirty Dick Slater and Bunkhouse Bunk! This is the very first time

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138:15

Revisiting WWE RAW 2002 Eric Bischoff Debuts as RAW...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/04/15

WWE Monday Night RAW from July 15th, 2002 is a historic event for many different reasons. First, Mr. McMahon opens the show saying that the nWo is dead and buried. Not only that but the Superstar Shakeup begins tonight with a brand new General Manager of WWE RAW. As a shock to everyone, it's Eric Bischoff! One of the first things he wants to do is sign Triple H and The Rock. To do so he’s going to SmackDown to try and persuade The Great One! Also, in the main event it’s the WWE Undisputed Champion

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128:41

Revisiting WWE SmackDown! 2010 Edge Kidnaps Paul...

DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast ·

2025/04/07

For the first time ever we are going to take a look at an entire storyline from start to finish! We are going back to the entire November 26th, 2010 episode of WWE SmackDown! We are in the middle of the Edge & Kane feud where Edge had kidnapped Paul Bearer. Instead of just hitting on this, we revisit the November 12th - December 10th editions of SmackDown to get the full scope of the Edge, Kane, Paul Bearer saga. It’s a deep dive like never before. Also, after WWE Survivor Series 2010, there is

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