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 WWF Heat 1999 - The Night Before The Highest Rated RAW Ever

    4d ago

    Revisiting WWF Heat 1999 - The Night Before The Highest Rated RAW Ever

    "Bossman...take the keys." We're in uncharted territory here on this episode of the DEADLOCK Podcast, as for only the 2nd time ever, we take a look back at an episode of WWF Sunday Night HEAT! This episode of Heat is from May 9th, 1999, which just so happens to be the night before the highest rated episode of WWF RAW is WAR ever. Surely, all of the people that tuned in for RAW were just so fired up from this episode of Heat, so what could have possibly been going on?! Tonight, we're going to hear from The Rock! That's all you need in 1999. The Rock & Stone Cold were both thrown off the stage by the Corporate Ministry's Undertaker & Triple H on the last episode of RAW, which lead to The Rock breaking his arm. He'll be here tonight to address that, after we get through all of the real stars of the WWF making appearances first. D-Generation X have been going through it, as not only has Triple H & Chyna left the group to join the Corporation, now the Corporate Ministry, but Billy Gunn has also turned his back on long-time partners X-Pac & Road Dogg. Kane & X-Pac are the current WWF Tag Team Champions, and Kane is going to do anything he can to get his hands on Billy Gunn. All night. The Union is here to get revenge on the Corporate Ministry. Ken Shamrock, Big Show, Test & Mankind do what they can to stop the likes of Big Bossman, Viscera, and Mideon from attacking any more people. Big Show even has a match tonight against Mideon! We also can't forget whatever is going on with Al Snow. Hardcore Holly was pinned by Al Snow, who was holding Head, to win the WWF Hardcore Championship. Al is convinced that Head is the champion, so Hardcore Holly has gone to the "Hardcore Championship Committee" to sanction a match between Al Snow & Head on this show. Yes, that is a match. Also on the card, Triple H takes on The Road Dogg, Val Venis faces Billy Gunn, and in the main event, Meat with PMS (Terri Runnels & Jacqueline) battles rival Droz with Prince Albert! 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.com Connect 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

    1h 48m
  2. Revisiting WWE SmackDown 2007 - The Great Khali Wins The World Title

    Jun 30

    Revisiting WWE SmackDown 2007 - The Great Khali Wins The World Title

    "Whether you like it or not, ladies & gentlemen, the monster's reign has begun!" When a top guy gets injured, you have to call an audible, and on this episode of WWE SmackDown from July 20, 2007, WWE had a big decision to make. The current World Heavyweight Champion, Edge, has gone down with an injury, and we are only 2 days away from the Great American Bash 2007 PPV. What do they do?! Well, the only thing they can do; have a 20 man over the top rope BATTLE ROYAL to decide the new World Heavyweight Champion. Of course, all the stars are here in this match, like Jimmy Wang Yang, The Major Brothers, Deuce & Domino, and Eugene. There's also some undercard guys like Batista, MVP, Kane, & Finlay. But, the biggest & best of them all, and the man that walks away with the championship, is The Great Khali! Even though this is a major part of the show, there are some other things to look forward to! Kane & Batista are in this battle royal, but that's not the only thing they do tonight, as they have a main event 1 on 1 match against each other to find out who will face The Great Khali at The Great American Bash for the World Championship. Victoria faces off against Torrie Wilson in a rivalry that's been brewing on SmackDown for a few weeks, and Matt Hardy takes on Kenny Dykstra. We're also given a look at some new talent, or re-debuting talent, coming to smackdown, like Chuck Palumbo & his motorcycles, as well as Jesse & Festus! 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.com Connect 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

    1h 46m
  3. Revisiting WWE ECW 2006 - The 2nd Episode, John Cena Confronts The ECW Roster

    Jun 23

    Revisiting WWE ECW 2006 - The 2nd Episode, John Cena Confronts The ECW Roster

    "Let The Bodies Hit The Floor!" Just over 20 years ago, on June 20th, 2006, WWE brought us the 2nd episode of ECW on Sci-Fi. The first episode of WWE ECW has taken place to much criticism, but also a fantastic rating of over 3 million viewers. With the debut of talent like Kurt Angle & Big Show, as well as characters like The ECW Zombie, no one really knew what to expect from this show. Seemingly, that 'no one' included the people in charge. By the way, you can check out our review of the 1st episode of WWE ECW right here! But, this is the next week, and it's time to see what groundwork will be laid for the future of this 'brand'. The night before on WWE Monday Night RAW, ECW showed up to interrupt the show. Sabu made his presence known by not only attacking John Cena, but a chair thrown at Cena's head bust him wide open. This, of course, is to set up the match between John Cena & Sabu at this Sunday's "Vengeance" PPV. Our main event for the evening also involves two superstars from RAW; Edge & Randy Orton. They're here to take on the team of Kurt Angle & Rob Van Dam. RVD had also shown up on RAW the night before to attack his opponent for Vengeance, Edge! Kurt Angle & Randy Orton are continuing their rivalry stemming from the last ECW One Night Stand, where Angle beat Randy Orton. Also, Macho Libre is here to tell the ECW fans about how Macho Man did promos, which The Sandman takes umbrage to. Kelly is here to give us another Exposé, Sabu takes on The FBI's Tony Mamaluke w/ Trinity, Tommy Dreamer stands up to The Big Show, and John Cena is here to confront the ECW 'Extremist Rebels'. 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.com Connect 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

    2h 17m
  4. Revisiting WWE RAW 2005 - Matt Hardy Invades, Attacks Edge & Shouts Out Ring Of Honor

    Jun 16

    Revisiting WWE RAW 2005 - Matt Hardy Invades, Attacks Edge & Shouts Out Ring Of Honor

    "RING OF HONOR!! R-O-H!!" On this episode of the DEADLOCK Podcast, we're headed back to July 11th, 2005 to re-visit this much talked about moment in wrestling history. The Edge/Matt Hardy/Lita drama is still unfolding at this time, with Matt Hardy having been released due to it all. But, on this episode of RAW, Matt Hardy is back for revenge! Matt shows up, attacks Edge during his match with Kane, and shouts "COME SEE ME AT RING OF HONOR! ROH!" into the microphone. John Cena recently joined the brand, and is already at odds with current RAW General Manager, Eric Bischoff, who looks to make an example out of Cena via Chris Jericho. This isn't the only person Jericho has a problem with, though, as Jericho interrupts Carlito's "Carlito's Cabana" talk show. They both argue over who should interview Shawn Michaels about why he attacked Hulk Hogan, but ultimately, the original wrestling-talk-show-host "Rowdy" Roddy Piper shows up to steal the spotlight, and will have HBK on his show later tonight! Speaking of Carlito, he will be defending his Intercontinental Championship against Shelton Benjamin, the man he cheated out of the championship at WWE Vengeance just a couple weeks ago. Kurt Angle hosts his Gold Medal Invitational, where "Famous Teacher Who Got Fired" Matt Striker accepts the challenge. Also, Chris Masters looks to get revenge on Tajiri for spitting green mist in his eyes, and we get our first elimination segment for the 2005 RAW Diva Search! 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.com Connect 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

    1h 40m
  5. Revisiting WWE NXT 2010 - The Season 2 Finale!

    Jun 10

    Revisiting WWE NXT 2010 - The Season 2 Finale!

    "We are wild...and young!" A moment in time so incredible that it has both been remembered & forgotten, and then remembered again, over the course of the last 16 years. It's time for us to head back to the world of NXT, during an era where the WWE just really wanted to make some people look really dumb on television. NXT Season 2 comes to an end here on this episode, and we get to find out who is the NEXT BREAKOUT WWE SUPERSTAR! They can only be so lucky. Not Lucky Cannon, though. Who in the end did the best keg races, and kissing, and punching a bag, and running around the ring, and cutting a promo?! Will it be Kaval, Michael McGillicutty, or Alex Riley? During the night, we are also introduced to the participants of the next season of NXT, which is an all divas season. There is so little wrestling on this show, like really none at all. We get one match, with all of the finalists in a triple-threat contest. Their job is to win the match but also impress the WWE Pros (Cody Rhodes, Zack Ryder, MVP, Kofi Kingston, Michelle McCool & Layla, Mark Henry, John Morrison, & The Miz) that are watching (kinda) on the stage. Of course, all of the losers of this season are at ringside, including Husky Harris (Bray Wyatt), Percy Watson, Eli Cottonwood, Titus O'Neil, and Lucky Cannon (?). There are some big time moments on this, including Michael McGillicutty's greatest speech of all time, and the complete disaster of a show-ending angle. All of that, and SO much more, on this episode of the DEADLOCK Podcast. Get More DEADLOCK ⦁ Patreon: https://patreon.com/deadlockpw ⦁ Website: https://deadlockpw.com ⦁ Webstore: https://webstore.deadlockpw.com Connect 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

    1h 40m
  6. Revisiting WCW Thunder 2000 - Scott Steiner Attacks A Duck

    Jun 3

    Revisiting WCW Thunder 2000 - Scott Steiner Attacks A Duck

    "I HATE DUCKS!" A moment in wrestling that everyone has seen, but very few understand the context, which brings us to watching this episode...where we get even less context. Of course, this episode has the infamous scene where Scott Steiner attacks...a duck! It's WCW Thunder from September 27th, 2000, and we are in quite an "interesting" time in WCW. Vince Russo has just won the WCW World Championship, and everyone has absolutely lost their minds. Literally everyone. From the talent, to the staff, to the announce team, especially on this episode. Most of the top guys do not want to work Thunder, so they just don't! Leaving us with shows like this. Lex Luger made his return to WCW this past Nitro, in an attempt to help Vince Russo win the World Title. He's back here on Thunder, to interrupt Jeff Jarrett, and to apologize for what he did. Jeff Jarrett isn't having any of it, until top guy General Hugh G. Rection comes out to say that he stands with Lex Luger. Team Canada's own Lance Storm attacks General Rection, which sets up our unsanctioned main event! "Above Average" Mike Sanders is here to run the show, as Vince Russo is not here. Well, he is in this town, as he does an interview with Mike Tenay later, but he just isn't at this show, like most top guys aren't. Mike Sanders & the Natural Born Thrillers look to advance in the Hardcore Title Tournament that Mike Sanders has just set up, and if they don't, they are SOL...and you know what that means. We also get some matches! Rey Mysterio Jr & Juventud Guerrera face off in the 2nd match of their Best of 5 Series, Team Canada's Jim Duggan & Elix Skipper get a tag team title match against Sean O'Haire & Mark Jindrak. The two Hardcore Title tournament matches we get are Johnny The Bull taking on Sergeant AWOL, and Reno taking on Crowbar! We can't forget to mention the big talk show segment of the night, the LAVA LAMP LOUNGE hosted by Mike Awesome! All of that, and SO much more, on this episode of the DEADLOCK Podcast! Get More DEADLOCK ⦁ Patreon: https://patreon.com/deadlockpw ⦁ Website: https://deadlockpw.com ⦁ Webstore: https://webstore.deadlockpw.com Connect 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

    2h 10m
  7. Revisiting WWF RAW 2001 - Kurt Angle Kidnaps Stone Cold Steve Austin

    May 26

    Revisiting WWF RAW 2001 - Kurt Angle Kidnaps Stone Cold Steve Austin

    "Look at that! 200 feet!" It's time to talk about the INVASION era once again! Stone Cold Steve Austin is the WWF Champion, and last week on SmackDown, he made possibly the biggest mistake of his career; he threw Kurt Angle's Olympic Gold Medals over a bridge, into the river. Stone Cold seems to be involved in a lot of these bridge angles, now that we think about it. But, now it's RAW is WAR, and Kurt Angle is out for revenge. So much so, that Kurt Angle KIDNAPS Stone Cold, and takes him to a bridge in an attempt to throw him off of it. Live. On television. While everyone else worries about that, we also have some wrestling going on! As mentioned, The Invasion is still in 'full' swing, and The Rock is the current WCW World Heavyweight Champion. On this episode of RAW in Toronto, Canada, Christian gets a chance to win the big gold! He's so confident, that he even gives Edge back the King of the Ring trophy that he's been parading around with. Former WCW Champion Booker T & the owner of WCW, Shane McMahon, take a big interest in this match, as well. Also on this episode of RAW is WAR, 1/2 of the current WWF & WCW Tag Team Champions, The Undertaker, takes on The Alliance's Test. The Dudley Boyz take on Big Show & Tajiri to find out the #1 contenders for the tag titles. Matt Hardy & Lita look for revenge on The Hurricane & Ivory an in intergender tag match, while Perry Saturn looks to find out who kidnapped Moppy! Most importantly, Shawn Stasiak is here, managed by Stacy Keibler, to take on Spike Dudley, who is managed by Molly Holly. All of that, and SO much more, on this episode of the DEADLOCK Podcast! Get More DEADLOCK ⦁ Patreon: https://patreon.com/deadlockpw ⦁ Website: https://deadlockpw.com ⦁ Webstore: https://webstore.deadlockpw.com Connect 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

    2h 11m
  8. Revisiting WWE RAW 2006 - Fake Kane Confronts Real Kane

    May 19

    Revisiting WWE RAW 2006 - Fake Kane Confronts Real Kane

    "This Will NEVER Be Over!" We're coming up on Memorial Day, so what better way to celebrate America than by watching a Memorial Day episode of WWE Monday Night RAW?! Hooray! Of course, we are only a few weeks removed from the last episode of RAW from 2006 we watched, which means we are right in the middle of Kane's "May 19th" situation. Except this time, we finally get to find out who is behind all of the mystery & shenanigans that have been haunting Kane for weeks now. It's...himself! Masked Kane interrupts Kane's match with Shelton Benjamin, which sends Kane into a shock like he's never experienced before...and hopefully never did again! We also can't forget the big main event; Triple H takes on the 20 year old (did you know he's 20?) Kenny of the Spirit Squad! But, it's not just a regular match, it's the first ever SPIRIT JACK match, where all of the other members of the Spirit Squad (Nicky! Mikey! Johnny! Mitch!) will surround the ring, lumberjack style. Vince McMahon put this match together, after Triple H "accidentally" hit Shane McMahon with a sledgehammer a couple weeks ago, and also stopped the Spirit Squad from attacking Shawn Michaels last week. ECW is about to make it's big return to television, and ECW One Night Stand 2006 is right around the corner. Paul Heyman & Mick Foley have a face-to-face confrontation in the ring, which leads to the breaking news that RVD isn't the only person joining the ECW brand, but so is Kurt Angle! Also on this show, "The World's Largest Love Machine" Viscera seeks revenge on Umaga, Beth Phoenix & Torrie Wilson team up to face Victoria & Candice Michelle, Big Show faces Edge for the #1 Contendership of the WWE Championship, and WWE Champion John Cena faces the newest RAW acquisition, Johnny Nitro! All of that, and SO much more, on this episode of the DEADLOCK Podcast! Get More DEADLOCK ⦁ Patreon: https://patreon.com/deadlockpw ⦁ Website: https://deadlockpw.com ⦁ Webstore: https://webstore.deadlockpw.com Connect 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

    1h 50m
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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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