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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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- 2 days ago1h 42m
Revisiting WWF Sunday Night Heat 2001 - Raven Trains George The Germ, 1 Week Before WrestleMania X7
"That is a hopeless task, And YOU…are a moron."There have been many characters talked about, and showcased, over the course of our 7+ year run on the DEADLOCK Podcast. It's rare nowadays that we run into someone that we at least have not heard of one time, but on this episode of WWF Sunday Night Heat from March 25th, 2001, we are introduced to the man known as...George The Germ.For weeks, George has been trying to find himself on this show. He wanted to be a rapper, he wanted to be a ninja, and now he wants to be HARDCORE. What better way to try to learn what being a hardcore wrestler is all about than to try to be under the wing of the current WWF Hardcore Champion, Raven? Raven wants nothing to do with The Germ, especially when in a week, he'll have to face The Big Show & Kane in a Triple Threat match at Wrestlemania X7. But, Raven drags George around all night, putting him through different tests to see just how HARDCORE he truly can be.Yes, you didn't read that wrong. Arguably the biggest Wrestlemania of all time is just a week away, and Raven is trying to teach George The Germ how to be hardcore. Things are looking up for Raven, and this show in general. In-between these segments, we do get a lot of hype for the upcoming Wrestlemania show, especially when it comes to Stone Cold Steve Austin taking on The Rock. Long are the days of either of these ever coming close to stepping foot on this show.We do get some matches, as well, if you can believe it! Crash Holly defends his WWF Light Heavyweight Championship, that he just won last week with the help of Molly Holly, against the former champion, Dean Malenko's, friend & tag partner, Perry Saturn. Test, the WWF European Champion, steps in the ring to do battle against Haku, in a match where the biggest part of it is how many times we see WWF New York. The Hardy Boyz take on Kaientai in a tag team match, and technically, our main event is Raven...versus George The Germ!All of that, and so much more, on this edition of the DEADLOCK Podcast!Get More DEADLOCK⦁ Patreon: https://patreon.com/deadlockpw⦁ Website: https://deadlockpw.com⦁ Webstore: https://webstore.deadlockpw.comConnect On Socials⦁ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/deadlockpw.com⦁ Twitter: https://twitter.com/deadlockpw⦁ Instagram: https://instagram.com/deadlockwrestling⦁ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadlockpw⦁ Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/deadlockpw⦁ Discord: https://discord.gg/E4BvR4W#deadlock #prowrestling
- 1 weeks ago1h 10m
Revisiting Lucha Underground Season 1 - Episode 6: The Key
"Dario Cueto owes me ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS..."A special back-to-back Lucha Underground edition of the DEADLOCK Podcast! Last week, we took a look at Episode 5 & the Boyle Heights Street Fight, and this week we're moving on to Episode 5 of Season 1, titled "The Key". Johnny Mundo has had enough of Dario Cueto's shenanigans, and he's decided to take matters into his own hands. Cornering Dario in a bathroom, Mundo lets it be known that he's prepared to kick Dario's ass every time he sees him, which leads to El Jefe begging for him to not, and telling him that he will get him his $100,000 in cash...if he doesn't beat him up. Mundo agrees, but he takes THE KEY around Cueto's neck as insurance.That isn't the last we see of Johnny Mundo on this episode, as later in the night, he comes back out to demand Dario to bring him his money in the ring. Big Ryck gets involved, as well as Prince Puna, and all three men have a combination of fights, until Dario makes an appearance. Dario lets them all know that the $100,000 will be given to the match that can win the main event of next weeks show...IN A LADDER MATCH!But, that's next week; on tonight's episode, we have a main event of Chavo Guerrero Jr. teaming up with overall troublemaker Pentagon Jr. They're teamed up to take on the duo of Sexy Star & Rey Fenix. Son of Havoc is back with Ivelisse, and he has another challenge in front of him in the form of lucha legend, Pimpinela Escarlata! Also, Mil Muertes continues his streak of destruction, as he takes on local California talent, Famous B!All of that, and so much more, on this edition of the DEADLOCK Podcast!Get More DEADLOCK⦁ Patreon: https://patreon.com/deadlockpw⦁ Website: https://deadlockpw.com⦁ Webstore: https://webstore.deadlockpw.comConnect On Socials⦁ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/deadlockpw.com⦁ Twitter: https://twitter.com/deadlockpw⦁ Instagram: https://instagram.com/deadlockwrestling⦁ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadlockpw⦁ Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/deadlockpw⦁ Discord: https://discord.gg/E4BvR4W#deadlock #prowrestling
- 2 weeks ago1h 43m
Revisiting Lucha Underground Season 1 - Episode 5: Boyle Heights Street Fight
"Where do we go from here?"The boys are back in The Temple, as we are back to talk about some more Lucha Underground! We're onto Episode 5 of Season 1, which brings us a big main event. It's going to be Prince Puma taking on Big Ryck (and definitely not Mr. Cisco & Cortez Castro) in the first ever BOYLE HEIGHTS STREET FIGHT! No rules, only chaos.Chavo Guerrero Jr. is hated by everyone. Not just here in Lucha Underground, but seemingly all over the world. Ever since he took out Blue Demon Jr, Chavo has had a target on his back from everyone in Mexico City. Tonight, Sexy Star looks to get her revenge in a one-on-one match, after Chavo betrayed her and bashed her head in with a steel chair.Son of Havoc continues to look for his first win here in The Temple, with Ivelisse by his side. Dario Cueto has given him his biggest challenge yet; the legend himself, Mascarita Sagrada!Drago got his first win in Lucha Underground against the debuting King Cuerno, and on this episode, we get to see if he can continue to stack up the wins against a man that has been undefeated thus far in The Temple; the man from beyond the grave, Mil Muertes! Of course, King Cuerno has his eyes on this one.As mentioned, Prince Puma & Big Ryck have a crazy main event here, which includes one of the most insane dives of all time from Johnny Mundo!Also, the return of the DEADLOCK Q&A!All of that, and so much more, on this edition of the DEADLOCK Podcast!Get More DEADLOCK⦁ Patreon: https://patreon.com/deadlockpw⦁ Website: https://deadlockpw.com⦁ Webstore: https://webstore.deadlockpw.comConnect On Socials⦁ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/deadlockpw.com⦁ Twitter: https://twitter.com/deadlockpw⦁ Instagram: https://instagram.com/deadlockwrestling⦁ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadlockpw⦁ Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/deadlockpw⦁ Discord: https://discord.gg/E4BvR4W#deadlock #prowrestling
- 3 weeks ago1h 52m
Revisiting WWE Monday Night RAW 2008 - JBL Is Poopy
"And if it wasn't for the chili I ate today, I wouldn't have spent 3 hours in the restroom!"2008 is a special year in wrestling, especially for the WWE, and especially during this time. WWE just completed another Draft Lottery, where Superstars from RAW, SmackDown, and even ECW all made their way to different shows. But, that didn't come without controversy, as Vince McMahon had a whole stage fall on top of him, which has left RAW without a leader. This, of course, has lead to complete chaos on the show. Lighting rigs are falling, fans are running around backstage, and everyone is left to fend for themselves!On this episode of the DEADLOCK Podcast, we're taking a look back at one of the biggest moments of 2008, where John Cena, with the help of Cryme Tyme, destroy JBL's limo and spray-paint "JBL Is Poopy" on the hood. You remember it, we remember it, and now we all must re-live it.Last week on RAW, JBL challenged CM Punk for the World Championship, but not before he had John Cena thrown out of the building, which leads to Cena getting his revenge back this week, with the help of Shad & JTG, to destroy & spray-paint his limo. The CTC is here! Maybe. For a couple weeks.Also on RAW last week, CM Punk cashed in the Money in the Bank briefcase for the first time, on Edge, and became the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Punk now has a lot of targets, and tonight, we'll find out who the #1 contender is for his championship. After an opening segment that lasts forever, we have ourselves a main event; John Cena vs Batista vs JBL vs Kane in a fatal four way match to decide who will face CM Punk at the Great American Bash!As mentioned, the WWE Draft Lottery took place, and we're going to see some of the newly drafted superstars make their debuts on RAW tonight. Kofi Kingston, who won the Intercontinental Championship from Chris Jericho at Night of Champions, takes on Charlie Haas, who wants to end his career. Rey Mysterio makes his RAW debut by taking on one of the top guys in the company, Santino Marella. Mickie James & the newest RAW Diva, Kelly Kelly, team up to take on Jillian Hall & the second newest RAW Diva, Layla. Snitsky, who is upset that CM Punk is the World Champion, gets a 1 on 1 non-title match against the champ.All of that, and so much more, on this edition of the DEADLOCK Podcast!Get More DEADLOCK⦁ Patreon: https://patreon.com/deadlockpw⦁ Website: https://deadlockpw.com⦁ Webstore: https://webstore.deadlockpw.comConnect On Socials⦁ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/deadlockpw.com⦁ Twitter: https://twitter.com/deadlockpw⦁ Instagram: https://instagram.com/deadlockwrestling⦁ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadlockpw⦁ Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/deadlockpw⦁ Discord: https://discord.gg/E4BvR4W#deadlock #prowrestling
- Oct 13, 20261h 42m
Revisiting WWF Sunday Night Heat 2000 - The MTV Debut
"MTV stands for More Tazz Victims!"On October 1st, 2000, Sunday Night Heat changed networks, as the WWF moved the show from the USA Network to MTV! You know when you're debuting on a new network, you have to bring it, and...they definitely brought a lot here.The synergy between WWF & MTV immediately begins here, as we're introduced to two of the hosts of the show: DJ Skribble & Rebecca Buding! Their microphones don't work too great, but thankfully, Michael Cole & Tazz's mics work just fine. This is the first part-time gig for Tazz on commentary, and it seems like he's trying something new. For the entire episode. Non-stop. We're promised some big matches here, including two title matches & a tables match! Dean Malenko, with the ladies, defends the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship against Taka Michinoku., and Eddie Guerrero defends the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Road Dogg. In our main event, we have a Tag Team Tables match between The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray & D-Von Dudley) and the Right To Censor (The Goodfather & Bull Buchanan).We're also joined by Stone Cold Steve Austin, who just happened to be in the neighborhood, and he wanted to see Disturbed play some loud music, so they do! Disturbed perform their Top-10 hit "Stupify", before Stone Cold tells them they should also play his theme song! Tazz has a lot to say about Stone Cold being here, on Tazz's show, and Austin confronts him about it by the end of the night.All of that, and so much more, on this edition of the DEADLOCK Podcast!Get More DEADLOCK⦁ Patreon: https://patreon.com/deadlockpw⦁ Website: https://deadlockpw.com⦁ Webstore: https://webstore.deadlockpw.comConnect On Socials⦁ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/deadlockpw.com⦁ Twitter: https://twitter.com/deadlockpw⦁ Instagram: https://instagram.com/deadlockwrestling⦁ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadlockpw⦁ Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/deadlockpw⦁ Discord: https://discord.gg/E4BvR4W#deadlock #prowrestling
- Oct 6, 20262h 28m
Revisiting WWF RAW Is War 2001 - Stone Cold's First "What?"
"Your name is Hugh Morris...What?"One word, said by one man, on one fateful night in 2001 changed wrestling audiences forever. On this edition of the DEADLOCK Podcast, we take a look back at the episode of WWF RAW Is War from August 13, 2001, where Stone Cold Steve Austin brings three members of the Alliance in, dresses them down, and introduces his new catchphrase..."What?"We are in the middle of The Invasion, and The Alliance are getting ready to go to war with the WWF once again at Summerslam, which is 6 days away. Stone Cold Steve Austin tries to give The Alliance another pep talk, telling them that if they all want to be as famous as Stone Cold, they have to try a little harder. Especially, guys like Hugh Morris, Raven, & Taz. Austin brow beats the three of them, and physically beats Taz in the process. Taz, who Austin insists takes his shirt off so he can whip him with his belt, stands up for himself, which leads to members of ECW & WCW to jump him, and hold him down for Stone Cold to go to work on him.In another famous segment in WWF history, Chris Jericho comes out to interrupt Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley & Rhyno, and proceeds to coin the phrase "Let The Boobies Hit The Floor". Jericho isn't alone, though, as the back & forth between Jericho & Stephanie brings out Booker T, as well as The Rock, who can't help himself when it comes to tossing around insults.A few of the Alliance members take what Stone Cold said to heart earlier, like The Hurricane, who was once Shane Helms, and Shawn Stasiak, who was once known as Meat & Mr. Perfect. Shawn Stasiak promises Austin that he's going to make a statement tonight, but ends up running into a suit of armor in William Regal's office. Hurricane, on the other hand, steps up to Kurt Angle, who insults The Green Lantern. That just ends up with him getting launched across a table.Speaking of Kurt Angle, The Alliance's Rob Van Dam challenged him to a WWF Hardcore Title match, and Kurt accepts! Also on this show, we have a bunch of matches, including some WWF vs WCW & ECW contests. Tajiri takes on Albert, Spike Dudley takes on Test, and Lance Storm & Justin Credible face Edge & Christian.We also have two big matches on this one, as Kane & Undertaker team up to face Chuck Palumbo & Sean O'Haire in a Steel Cage Match! Of course, in our main event, we see The Rock & Chris Jericho team up to take on Rhyno & Booker T.All of that, and so much more, on this edition of the DEADLOCK Podcast!Get More DEADLOCK⦁ Patreon: https://patreon.com/deadlockpw⦁ Website: https://deadlockpw.com⦁ Webstore: https://webstore.deadlockpw.comConnect On Socials⦁ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/deadlockpw.com⦁ Twitter: https://twitter.com/deadlockpw⦁ Instagram: https://instagram.com/deadlockwrestling⦁ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadlockpw⦁ Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/deadlockpw⦁ Discord: https://discord.gg/E4BvR4W#deadlock #prowrestling
- Sep 29, 20262h 8m
Revisiting WWF SmackDown 2000 - Cactus Jack Is Back!
"I think you know the guy..."We're on the road to WWF's Royal Rumble 2000, and we're right in the middle of the McMahon-Helmsley Era. Triple H & Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley are running the show, and have been trying to make everyone's lives miserable in the process. But, there may be one man that can stop his reign of terror as WWF Champion...On this episode of WWF SmackDown from January 13, 2000, Mankind is officially back in the WWF. He had been fired by Triple H & Stephanie, and thanks to The Rock & the roster threatening to all quit the company, Mick Foley was reinstated. But, he's here tonight to let Triple H know that Mankind just isn't tough enough to face a guy like HHH, especially after what he did to him on RAW (putting him through the announce table with a pedigree). But, he does know a guy that is crazy enough to take his place, and that man...is CACTUS JACK! A legendary moment in WWF history.D-Generation X also walked out on Triple H on Monday during an 8-Man Tag Team Match, and Triple H has decided that it's up to him to fix the problems within the group, so he books a few matches for tonight. The New Age Outlaws will compete in two separate Handicap, No Disqualification matches. One of them is against Bradshaw, and one of them is against Faarooq. If either of them interfere in the others match, they will lose their shot at the WWF Tag Team Championships at the Royal Rumble.X-Pac, on the other hand, will team with Triple H tonight in the main event to face The Big Show & The Rock! Speaking of The Rock, he has an interview for the first time ever with the debuting Jonathan Coachman on this episode, in an all-timer segment.We get a bunch of matches on this show, as well! Kurt Angle & Steve Blackman team up to face Edge & Christian. Too Cool & Rikishi team up to take on Hardcore Holly, Crash Holly & Al Snow. Gangrel goes one-on-one with Test, and The Hardy Boyz (Matt Hardy & Jeff Hardy) take on the team of Big Bossman & Prince Albert! Somehow, that's not all. Godfather & D'Lo Brown team up to face The Headbangers, and Chris Jericho takes on Kane!All of that, and so much more, on this edition of the DEADLOCK Podcast!Get More DEADLOCK⦁ Patreon: https://patreon.com/deadlockpw⦁ Website: https://deadlockpw.com⦁ Webstore: https://webstore.deadlockpw.comConnect On Socials⦁ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/deadlockpw.com⦁ Twitter: https://twitter.com/deadlockpw⦁ Instagram: https://instagram.com/deadlockwrestling⦁ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadlockpw⦁ Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/deadlockpw⦁ Discord: https://discord.gg/E4BvR4W#deadlock #prowrestlingMatch 1 Terry Funk vs Cactus Jackhttps://www.cagematch.net/?id=111&nr=12791Match 2 Shoji Nakamaki And Hiroshi Ono vs Cactus Jack And Leatherface:https://www.cagematch.net/?id=111&nr=63911Match 3 Cactus & Crypt Keeper vs Shoji Nakamaki & Leatherfacehttps://www.cagematch.net/?id=111&nr=58206Match 4 Cactus Jack vs Terry Funk No Ropes Barbed Wire Scramble Bunkhouse Deathhttps://www.cagematch.net/?id=111&nr=29734
- Sep 22, 20262h 6m
Revisiting WWE SmackDown 2008 - The MyNetworkTV Debut Episode
"If you rock like me..."It's a new era for WWE SmackDown, and that era begins tonight! It is the debut episode of SmackDown on MyNetworkTV, and with that comes, of course, a very 2008 episode. We have new graphics, a new intro, a new theme song, and an ALL-STAR lineup. So they say.50 of the biggest and best stars of the time are scheduled to be on this episode of SmackDown, which is being ran & booked by...The Big Show?! Big Show has taken command of the show, as Vickie Guerrero was hit with a TOMBSTONE by The Undertaker last week.We get a lot of Champion vs Champion matches on this show, like Intercontinental Champion Santino Marella against United States Champion Shelton Benjamin, and Women's Champion Beth Phoenix takes on Diva's Champion Michelle McCool in a Lumberjack Match. Also, the RAW Tag Team Champions, Cody Rhodes & Ted Dibiase, team up with Manu, to face the Smackdown Tag Team Champions, Carlito & Primo Colon, with CM Punk!Speaking of the All-Star lineup, the show opens up with a big ALL STAR 8 Man Tag Team Match! Jeff Hardy, Finlay, Batista, & Rey Mysterio take on Kane, The Brian Kendrick, JBL, & MVP.Big Show, who is in charge, as well were all aware of, makes a big match for this show. Chavo Guerrero has to pay for not helping Vickie Guerrero last week, and Big Show puts him in a special match. Chavo faces both Mark Henry & The Great Khali in a handicap match.In the main event, all three brands top champions face off in a triple threat match. RAW's Chris Jericho, the World Heavyweight Champion, SmackDown's Triple H, the WWE Champion, & ECW's Matt Hardy, the ECW Champion, will meet in a Champion of Champions match!All of that, and so much more, on this edition of the DEADLOCK Podcast!Get More DEADLOCK⦁ Patreon: https://patreon.com/deadlockpw⦁ Website: https://deadlockpw.com⦁ Webstore: https://webstore.deadlockpw.comConnect On Socials⦁ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/deadlockpw.com⦁ Twitter: https://twitter.com/deadlockpw⦁ Instagram: https://instagram.com/deadlockwrestling⦁ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadlockpw⦁ Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/deadlockpw⦁ Discord: https://discord.gg/E4BvR4W#deadlock #prowrestling
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