DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast

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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.

  1. Revisiting Lucha Underground Season 1, Episode 4 - The Debut of King Cuerno

    4D AGO

    Revisiting Lucha Underground Season 1, Episode 4 - The Debut of King Cuerno

    "You're the first prey...of KING CUERNO!" The boys are back in the Temple, as we continue on our Lucha Underground series! On this episode of Lucha Underground, we are introduced to King Cuerno, as he takes on Drago. Dario Cueto wasn't impressed with Drago last week in the three-way main event, and tonight, he has a chance to prove himself against the debuting savage.  Speaking of that three-way main event from episode 3, the other two men that were in that match, Pentagon Jr. and Fenix, will also have a match tonight! How can they possibly top what they did before? We also see a singles match between Sexy Star & the girlfriend of Son of Havoc, Ivelisse. In this week's main event, we finally get to see Johnny Mundo attempt to get his revenge on the man that has been attacking him with his goons for weeks, Big Ryck. Will Big Ryck's henchmen get involved, and will Prince Puma ignore the words of his mentor Konnan and have Mundo's back tonight? All of that, and much more, on this episode of the DEADLOCK Podcast! ⦁ Deadlock Discord: https://discord.gg/E4BvR4W ⦁ Deadlock Shop: https://shop.deadlockpw.com ⦁ Deadlock Patreon: https://patreon.com/deadlockpw ⦁ Deadlock Twitter: https://twitter.com/deadlockpw ⦁ Deadlock Instagram: https://instagram.com/deadlockwrestling ⦁ Deadlock Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/deadlockpw ⦁ Deadlock Pro Wrestling: http://deadlockpro.com  #deadlock #prowrestling

    1h 12m
  2. Revisiting WCW Monday Nitro 1995 - Madusa Throws The WWF Women's Title In The Trash!

    MAR 24

    Revisiting WCW Monday Nitro 1995 - Madusa Throws The WWF Women's Title In The Trash!

    "Now, THIS is where the Big Girls play..." On December 18, 1995, WCW continued to ride the wave of momentum they had been creating over the past few months with their flagship show, WCW Monday Nitro. On this episode of Nitro, in the very first segment of the show, we are introduced to the newest member of the WCW roster. Not only the newest member of the roster, but the current WWF Women's Champion?! Alundra Blayze, now known as Madusa, made her debut in a big way. Something that we rarely seen on national pro-wrestling television. Madusa took the WWF Women's Championship to the competition, and threw it in the trash. We also have some big matches on this show, including the first ever 1-on-1 encounter between Ric Flair & Eddie Guerrero. The WCW World Heavyweight Championship is also on the line in our main event, as "Macho Man" Randy Savage defends the big gold against The Giant, who of course has his crazy crew with him of Jimmy Hart & The Taskmaster. Also, Lex Luger takes on Marcus Alexander Bagwell (also known as Buff Bagwell later on), Sting takes on Earl Robert Eaton (Bobby Eaton!), and of course, Hulk Hogan makes an appearance, despite him being on PROBATION! All of that, and much more, on this edition of the DEADLOCK Podcast! ⦁ Deadlock Discord: https://discord.gg/E4BvR4W ⦁ Deadlock Shop: https://shop.deadlockpw.com ⦁ Deadlock Patreon: https://patreon.com/deadlockpw ⦁ Deadlock Twitter: https://twitter.com/deadlockpw ⦁ Deadlock Instagram: https://instagram.com/deadlockwrestling ⦁ Deadlock Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/deadlockpw ⦁ Deadlock Pro Wrestling: http://deadlockpro.com  #deadlock #prowrestling

    1h 52m
  3. Revisiting WWF RAW is WAR 1997 - Go-Home To WrestleMania 13, Bret Hart SNAPS!

    MAR 17

    Revisiting WWF RAW is WAR 1997 - Go-Home To WrestleMania 13, Bret Hart SNAPS!

    "THIS IS BULL.." We're on the road to WWF WrestleMania 13, but before we get there, we have to set into the WAR ZONE. That's right, it's WWF Monday Night RAW is WAR, which is a really long name that eventually is just WWF RAW is WAR! There's a lot of big matches coming up on this PPV, and we get a little piece of all of them on this very show. Of course, this is the episode of RAW where Bret Hart, after a main event cage match for the WWF Championship against Sycho Sid, loses his mind. He feels like everyone is against him, and he decides to take out that frustration verbally after pushing Vince McMahon down to the canvas! That main event also includes run-ins from Stone Cold Steve Austin & The Undertaker, who both want their opponent at WrestleMania 13 to leave this show with the WWF Championship, so they can get a shot at it. Also on this show, we get to hear from Shawn Michaels, who just recently returned to the WWF, and we get an updated on his condition. Faarooq & Ahmed Johnson are barred from ringside during a match between the Legion of Doom & the Nation of Domination, which leads to some backstage chaos between the two. Ken Shamrock is here to scout a legend in Aaron Ferguson, and Billy Gunn also happens to be here getting in the way of that. Of course, we have to mention the REAL main event; Mini Vader & Mini Mankind take on Mini Goldust & Mascarita Sagrada. It does not get any better than this. All of that, and much more, on this episode of the DEADLOCK Podcast! ⦁ Deadlock Discord: https://discord.gg/E4BvR4W ⦁ Deadlock Shop: https://shop.deadlockpw.com ⦁ Deadlock Patreon: https://patreon.com/deadlockpw ⦁ Deadlock Twitter: https://twitter.com/deadlockpw ⦁ Deadlock Instagram: https://instagram.com/deadlockwrestling ⦁ Deadlock Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/deadlockpw ⦁ Deadlock Pro Wrestling: http://deadlockpro.com  #deadlock #prowrestling

    1h 58m
  4. Revisiting ECW Hardcore TV 1996 - Beulah Is Pregnant! Plus, The 7th Annual DEADIES!

    MAR 10

    Revisiting ECW Hardcore TV 1996 - Beulah Is Pregnant! Plus, The 7th Annual DEADIES!

    "IT'S TOMMY'S?!" On this edition of the DEADLOCK Podcast, we take a look back at this episode of ECW Hardcore TV from January 16, 1996. ECW only continues to get bigger, and the bigger they get, the crazier the show gets. This is a prime example of ECW at it's most "ECW". In one of the more infamous moments in company history, Beulah McGillicutty, Raven's "girlfriend", has a confession on this episode, and it's that she's pregnant. Raven immediately thinks it's Stevie Richards, and attacks him, only for Beulah to finally admit that the baby's father is Tommy Dreamer.  Also on this show, we see the return of "The Franchise" Shane Douglas, coming off of his run in the WWF as Dean Douglas. He's back, and he has mind set on fixing ECW; and he starts by slapping Buh Buh Ray Dudley in the face. Buh Buh, of course, has a match with Gigolo Jimmy Del Ray! This episode also starts with the most insane 20 minutes of back-to-back moments, including the likes of Bill Alfonso, Taz, 911, Rey Mysterio Jr, The Eliminators, and somehow even more than that! Of course, we can't forget the most prestigious award show going; The DEADIES! That's right, the 7th Annual DEADIES are here, and we have all of the results from your votes for the 2025 season. We go over every category and find out who you chose to win DEADIES awards! HOORAY! ⦁ Deadlock Discord: https://discord.gg/E4BvR4W ⦁ Deadlock Shop: https://shop.deadlockpw.com ⦁ Deadlock Patreon: https://patreon.com/deadlockpw ⦁ Deadlock Twitter: https://twitter.com/deadlockpw ⦁ Deadlock Instagram: https://instagram.com/deadlockwrestling ⦁ Deadlock Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/deadlockpw ⦁ Deadlock Pro Wrestling: http://deadlockpro.com  #deadlock #prowrestling

    2h 20m
  5. Revisiting Lucha Underground Season 1, Episode 3 - The Debut of Pentagon Jr, Fenix, & Drago!

    MAR 7

    Revisiting Lucha Underground Season 1, Episode 3 - The Debut of Pentagon Jr, Fenix, & Drago!

    THIS...IS A TEMPLE!   The boys are back in town for the 2nd time this week, with DOUBLE DEADLOCK, to continue on the first season of LUCHA UNDERGROUND! We're at the third episode now, and business is really starting to pick up for Dario Cueto. We have a big main event, consisting of three luchadors that will become mainstays here in Lucha Underground for years to come. Konnan has told Dario Cueto that he can't say that his Temple has the best luchadores in the world, if he doesn't have these three talents from Mexico; Pentagon Junior, Fenix, and Drago. Dario decides that not only does he want to see the three of them, but he wants the three of them to face off against each-other tonight! Also on this show, we see Mil Muertes step into the ring once again, as his manager, Catrina, continues to promise members of the roster that 1,000 deaths are coming from them. One of those people being Chavo Guerrero, who is now finding out that everyone is out to get him because of what he did to the legendary Blue Demon Jr. We also get the Lucha Underground debut of a lucha legend, and of course, a DEADLOCK legend, in Mascarita Sagrada! All of that, and so much more, on this special episode of the DEADLOCK Podcast!

    1h 10m
  6. Revisiting WCW Saturday Night 1992 - The First Episode!

    MAR 2

    Revisiting WCW Saturday Night 1992 - The First Episode!

    After over twenty years of wrestling running on Saturday's on TBS, WCW decided to re-brand their show to "WCW Saturday Night"! On this episode of the DEADLOCK Podcast, we take a look back at the re-launching of WCW's Saturday Night show, which is now being called, of course, WCW Saturday Night! This "new" show debuted it's new branding on April 4th, 1992.  Hosted by Jim Ross & Jesse Ventura (for this week), we get a look at WCW's new idea for this show, which involves more of a talk-show feeling to it, as Jim Ross & Jesse Ventura take us through the show by not only showing us matches, but conducting interviews along the way. On this show, you'll see the WCW Light Heavyweight Champion, Brian Pillman, take on Brad Armstrong. We also get a chance to see the Fabulous Freebirds, Michael Hayes & Jimmy Garvin, take on the duo of Diamond Dallas Page & Cactus Jack in a match to get them prepared for their Tag Team Title match next week. We'll also find out about the personal & professional life of Ron Simmons, who is looking to become the WCW World Heavyweight Champion, which is currently held by Sting, and being hunted down by Big Van Vader & his manager, Harley Race. In the main event, "Stunning" Steve Austin, accompanied by Paul E. Dangerously (Paul Heyman) defends the WCW Television Championship against The Z-Man in a 2 out of 3 Falls match. All of that, and much more, on this week's DEADLOCK Podcast! ⦁ Deadlock Discord: https://discord.gg/E4BvR4W ⦁ Deadlock Shop: https://shop.deadlockpw.com ⦁ Deadlock Patreon: https://patreon.com/deadlockpw ⦁ Deadlock Twitter: https://twitter.com/deadlockpw ⦁ Deadlock Instagram: https://instagram.com/deadlockwrestling ⦁ Deadlock Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/deadlockpw ⦁ Deadlock Pro Wrestling: http://deadlockpro.com  #deadlock #prowrestling

    1h 37m
  7. Revisiting WWF SmackDown! 2001 - Rhyno Gores Jericho Through The Set & The Invasion Continues!

    FEB 23

    Revisiting WWF SmackDown! 2001 - Rhyno Gores Jericho Through The Set & The Invasion Continues!

    The final time you'll see the SmackDown "Oval-Tron" in action. On this episode of the DEADLOCK Podcast, we take a look back at this episode of WWF SmackDown! from August 9, 2001. The Invasion is in full effect, and Stone Cold Steve Austin, the current WWF Champion, looks to continue to lead his team of WCW & ECW wrestlers into SummerSlam. At Summerslam, Austin is set to defend his title against Kurt Angle. But tonight, Austin steps in the ring with The Dudley Boyz, Bubba Ray Dudley & D-Von Dudley, to take on Kurt Angle & The Hardy Boyz, Matt Hardy & Jeff Hardy. Also on this show, Perry Saturn is going through some troubles, as his precious MOPPY is stolen from him during his match with Raven! Perry gets the police involved. It's that serious. Booker T & Shane McMahon call out The Rock, and X-Pac has an issue with William Regal, leading to a tag match with X-Pac & Albert taking on the returning Spike Dudley & Tajiri! The WWF & WCW Tag Team Championships are both on the line on this episode of SmackDown, as well. The APA, Bradshaw & Faarooq, defend the WWF Tag Team Titles against DDP & Kanyon, while Sean O'Haire & Chuck Palumbo defend the WCW Tag Team Titles against The Undertaker & Kane. Of course, we can't forget about the moment on this show that'll be replayed in video packages & intros for years to come; Rhyno attacks Chris Jericho after his match with Hugh Morrus, and GORES him through the SmackDown set. ⦁ Deadlock Discord: https://discord.gg/E4BvR4W ⦁ Deadlock Shop: https://shop.deadlockpw.com ⦁ Deadlock Patreon: https://patreon.com/deadlockpw ⦁ Deadlock Twitter: https://twitter.com/deadlockpw ⦁ Deadlock Instagram: https://instagram.com/deadlockwrestling ⦁ Deadlock Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/deadlockpw ⦁ Deadlock Pro Wrestling: http://deadlockpro.com  #deadlock #prowrestling

    1h 51m
  8. Revisiting TNA iMPACT 2008 - The Debut of Mick Foley!

    FEB 16

    Revisiting TNA iMPACT 2008 - The Debut of Mick Foley!

    BANG BANG! A signing that Jeff Jarrett calls the 'greatest acquisition in TNA history' (because he hates Kurt Angle) has finally arrived to the iMPACT Zone! Mick Foley is here for the first time in-person on a TNA show! On this episode of the DEADLOCK Podcast, we take a look back at this episode of TNA iMPACT from October 2nd, 2008. Bound For Glory, the biggest event of the year for TNA, is right around the corner, and a lot of things need to be settled. Samoa Joe & Sting are battling over not only the World Championship, but respect. Jeff Jarrett & Kurt Angle have been going back-and-forth for weeks now, and Kurt has finally convinced Jarrett to step back into the ring to face him. Kurt recently did media for TNA over in Europe, which has caused a lot of controversy; so much so, that Jeff Jarrett has to address it in the ring! Christian Cage isn't sure who to trust, as AJ Styles seems to always find a way to mess something up for them! On this episode of iMPACT, all three of these men will be in the ring together, as Christian Cage teams with AJ Styles & "Black Machismo" Jay Lethal to take on the team of Team 3D & Booker T. Also, ODB has a show-long issue with Velvet Sky & Angelina Love, The Beautiful People, and she needs a partner! Of course, as we mentioned, Mick Foley will speak in-ring for the first time in front of the iMPACT Zone. ⦁ Deadlock Discord: https://discord.gg/E4BvR4W ⦁ Deadlock Shop: https://shop.deadlockpw.com ⦁ Deadlock Patreon: https://patreon.com/deadlockpw ⦁ Deadlock Twitter: https://twitter.com/deadlockpw ⦁ Deadlock Instagram: https://instagram.com/deadlockwrestling ⦁ Deadlock Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/deadlockpw ⦁ Deadlock Pro Wrestling: http://deadlockpro.com  #deadlock #prowrestling

    1h 56m
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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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