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. 2d ago

    Revisiting WWF Sunday Night Heat 1999 - Triple H Becomes The Game

    "You guys talk about being students of The Game..." Somehow, there are way more major moments in WWF history that went down on Heat than we ever realized! On this episode of the podcast, we're going to take a look back at this episode of WWF Sunday Night HEAT from July 25, 1999. This is the first time we're covering an episode of Heat that takes place on the same night as a PPV! WWF Sunday Night Heat would often air one hour before a Pay-Per-View, live on television. This is taking place before the Fully Loaded 1999 PPV, which is going to be main-evented by the "End of an Era" First Blood Match between Stone Cold Steve Austin & The Undertaker. If Austin wins, Vince McMahon is gone from the WWF. If Undertaker wins, Austin can never challenge for the WWF Championship again. We hear from the fans throughout the night on who they think will win, and we also hear from Stone Cold. Briefly. Very briefly. But, the reason we're checking out this show surprisingly is not because of any Stone Cold & Vince McMahon shenanigans. We're watching this to see the infamous interview between Jim Ross & Triple H, where Triple H proclaims himself as "The Game". He's getting prepared for a match against The Rock at Fully Loaded 1999, and he has a lot to get off his chest, and a lot of swear words to go along with it. It's time to shoot, jack. We also get another look at the feud between both sides of D-Generation X, as Billy Gunn & Chyna have a lot to say about X-Pac & Road Dogg. Of course, we can't forget about all the action-packed matches that come with this mini episode of RAW that they call Heat! Val Venis takes on Joey Abs of the Mean Street Posse, and Test looks for revenge. Meat just got ran through by Terri Runnels, and she demands that he have a match against The Godfather. In our main event, The Corporate Ministry's Viscera takes on former Ministry member, Christian! 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

    Revisiting WWF Sunday Night Heat 1999 - Triple H Becomes The Game

  2. Sep 9

    Revisiting TNA iMPACT 2008 - The Formation Of The Main Event Mafia & The First iMPACT In HD

    "Here's to the Main Event Mafia. Born Tonight. Amen." It's time to CROSS THE LINE...that separates the iMPACT Zone from the rest of the world. That's right, for the first time ever, TNA iMPACT is taking place outside of the iMPACT Zone, as they make their debut at the world famous Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas! Not only is this show live, but this is the first time TNA is broadcasting in HD. Mick Foley & Jeff Jarrett have been talking about a huge announcement, and Mick Foley is going to make that announcement here tonight. In fact, they talk about this announcement for the entirety of this episode, which means it has to be huge, right? Kurt Angle has gone insane ever since his loss to Jeff Jarrett at Bound For Glory, and he also has an announcement. He says that this announcement is even bigger & better than Mick Foley's, and maybe he's right, because he announces that himself, Booker T, Kevin Nash, & Sting are now the Main Event Mafia. Speaking of announcements, Booker T has one as well. What a great night for fans of announcements. Booker has been carrying a briefcase around for weeks, and finally, he reveals that inside of it is the TNA Legends Championship, which he is now the holder of. Christian Cage doesn't really like this (or TNA, for that matter), and he has a challenge for Booker at the next PPV, Turning Point. We can't forget about the tag division, and we get an...interesting tag team match on this. It is the "Hardcore Tag Team Text Gauntlet". The fans can text a number, and that's going to have something to do with this match. We're not sure anyone ever truly understands what is going on with this one, but Team 3D, LAX, Beer Money, and Abyss & Matt Morgan all have to figure this one out for themselves. There are also TWO championship matches on this show! Sheik Abdul Bashir defends his recently won X-Division Championship against Jay Lethal, and Taylor Wilde defends her newly won TNA Women's Knockout's Championship against former champion, Awesome Kong. These matches get just as much time as you'd expect, since they aren't announcements and matches don't matter as much as those! Of course, our big main event for the evening is AJ Styles teaming up with Samoa Joe to take on Kevin Nash & Sting. 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

    Revisiting TNA iMPACT 2008 - The Formation Of The Main Event Mafia & The First iMPACT In HD

  3. Sep 1

    Revisiting ECW on TNN 1999 - The Dudley Boyz Leave & Raven Returns!

    "3D just did us all in!" On September 3rd, 1999, TNN aired the second (2nd) episode of ECW, which is the first episode that had any brand-new matches for the program, as the first episode was a compilation of matches from previously aired pay-per-views and shows. Now, it's time to see what Paul Heyman & ECW actually have to offer! The timing of the events that unfold on this episode are pretty crazy, and it's all jam-packed into a 45 minute show. The ECW fans already know that The Dudley Boyz are on their way out, and the Dudleyz themselves have confirmed it. They also say that they are going to not only win the ECW World Tag Team Championships for an 8th time, but they're going to take them to the WWF, and throw them down on national television. The Dudleyz are successful in regaining the Tag Team Titles from Spike Dudley & Balls Mahoney, but they aren't going to get away with those titles that easily. Tommy Dreamer steps up to the challenge, and at first, takes on both Buh Buh (Bubba) Ray & D-Von in a handicap match for the titles. But surprisingly, Dreamer DID have a partner, he just didn't know it. Raven makes his return to ECW, after having just gotten his release from WCW, and picks up the win, and the tag team titles! We also get an ECW World Heavyweight Title match to start off this show, as current champion Taz, who won't be around for much longer, takes on Yoshihiro Tajiri, who is accompanied by Steve Corino & Jack Victory (in a wheelchair, of course). We're also shown a music video showcasing Lance Storm, which is introduced by Rob Zombie?! 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

    Revisiting ECW on TNN 1999 - The Dudley Boyz Leave & Raven Returns!

  4. Aug 25

    Revisiting WWF RAW Is War 1999 - The Higher Power Is Revealed

    "EVEN MY IMMEDIATE FAMILY BOUGHT IT!" Somehow, this is an episode we have never covered before, but it is a moment that we have referenced many, many times over the years. On this episode of the DEADLOCK Podcast, we're taking a look back at the infamous episode of WWF RAW Is War from June 7th, 1999, where Vince McMahon is revealed to be the GREATER POWER! Or, the higher power. It really depends on who you ask. For 3 months, The Undertaker has been referencing this 'greater power', and last week on RAW, Stone Cold Steve Austin got his first look at who this was, and now tonight, the whole world will find out who it is. Vince McMahon unveils himself to be this Greater Power, leading to one of the most memorable promos of all time. Of course, things don't work out for Vince, as his wife, Linda McMahon, and daughter, Stephanie McMahon, both own just as much of the company as Vince does. Linda & Stephanie decide to give up their percentages of the company, and give them to Stone Cold Steve Austin, who is now the new CEO! With it being the Attitude Era, there is obviously a ton more going on here. Stone Cold tells The Union (Ken Shamrock, Big Show & Test) that they can all face whoever they want tonight. As mention, Big Show picks The Undertaker. Ken Shamrock, who was supposed to face Jeff Jarrett in a Lion's Den Match, instead picks Vince McMahon to face in that match. Test picks Stephanie...to take on a date! Stone Cold also puts Triple H in a "Cast" Match against The Rock, and Shane McMahon in a handicap match, against two men that he screwed out of the WWF Tag Team Championships the week before; Kane & X-Pac! This is also the episode where The Big Show faces The Undertaker in the main event for the WWF Championship, and chokeslams The Undertaker through the ring. An absolutely insane moment to cap off an already ridiculous episode. 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

    Revisiting WWF RAW Is War 1999 - The Higher Power Is Revealed

  5. Aug 18

    Revisiting WWE SmackDown 2005 - Heidenreich & The Big Chocolate Bar

    "I love Hershey's Chocolate so much, I wrote a little poem about it!" In the history of this podcast, we have reviewed some of the biggest moments in wrestling history, but somehow, this one has not been reviewed by us. On this episode, we talk about one of the most important moments in this sport, and that is the time that Heidenreich came to the ring with a gigantic chocolate bar, with chocolate all over his face. The WWE didn't know what they had, and it is one of the times that the company didn't capitalize on a defining moment. We're in Hershey, Pennsylvania for this episode of WWE SmackDown on June 16th, 2005, and the WWE Draft is in full swing. Week by week, a new person is being revealed as having switched shows, and Teddy Long is waiting for the whole episode for his pick to show up. In the end, we find out that Randy Orton has been traded to SmackDown from RAW, as he comes in to attack The Undertaker during his main event match with JBL. Eddie Guerrero recently turned his back on Rey Mysterio, and is going out of his way to let everyone know about it. So much so, that last week, he interrupted a match between Akio & Paul London just to talk about this, leading to him attacking both men. That sets up a match for this episode, where Eddie Guerrero takes on Paul London! Carlito's Cabana is back, and his guests this week are Booker T & Sharmell, who have been having to deal with "the perverted" Kurt Angle. Kurt has been targeting Booker's wife for weeks, but now that he's been drafted to RAW, the pair no longer have to deal with him. Carlito is here to give his thoughts on this, and that...that is cool. Also on this show, Chris Benoit, who recently was traded to SmackDown, takes on The Cabinet's Doug Basham (not Danny Basham). Also representing The Cabinet, Orlando Jordan defends the United States Championship against Hershey's favorite son, Hardcore Holly.   Of course, we can't forget the real main event; Heidenreich is here with a huge chocolate bar, and reads a poem for the fans here in Hershey, PA. You'll never guess in a million years how any of this goes. 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

    Revisiting WWE SmackDown 2005 - Heidenreich & The Big Chocolate Bar

  6. Aug 12

    Revisiting WCW Monday Nitro 1995 - The Dungeon Of Doom Shave Hulk Hogan's Mustache

    "If 10,000 little Hulksters couldn't stop me, you sure can't!" Hulk Hogan is known for a lot of things, with one of them being his iconic mustache. On this episode of WCW Monday Nitro from October 2nd, 1995, we see the beginning of the end of Hulkamania. At least, that's what The Taskmaster & The Dungeon of Doom thought. The Giant has set out to destroy Hulkamania, with instructions from The Taskmaster, The Dungeon Master, and the rest of the Dungeon of Doom. The Giant has already injured Hulk Hogan's neck, and Jimmy Hart has already warned The Hulkster that he's in no condition to take on The Giant right now. But, that isn't going to stop Hogan from trying to get revenge here tonight. Little does he know, Kevin Sullivan had a plan. That plan? Dress up like an old lady, and attack both Hogan & Jimmy Hart, before shaving his mustache off his face! We also have two HUGE main event matches on this episode, one that starts the show, and one that ends the show. We open the show with "Macho Man" Randy Savage taking on Lex Luger, in a high stakes match. If Luger loses, he says he will quit the WCW, even though he just got here about a month ago. At the end of the show, we see a grudge match between two former best friends, as "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair takes on "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson. Of course, Arn isn't alone, and he has Brian Pillman waiting to take out Flair at any moment. Also on this show, we see, for the first time ever on Nitro, a 1-on-1 encounter between Eddie Guerrero & Dean Malenko, which is almost ruined by a Disco Inferno entrance.  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

    Revisiting WCW Monday Nitro 1995 - The Dungeon Of Doom Shave Hulk Hogan's Mustache

  7. Aug 6

    Revisiting TNA iMPACT 2006 - Jeff Jarrett's Lie Detector Test

    "The polygraph says... YOU'RE A DAMN LIAR!" The 60 Minute Adrenaline Rush is back, as are the boys! We're back to 2006 TNA, where things are looking up for the six-sided brand. Kurt Angle has just left the WWE and is on his way in, but before we can figure out what the plans are for him, TNA looks ahead to it's next PPV, No Surrender, as well as their biggest event of the year, Bound For Glory. Jeff Jarrett, once again, has been a controversial figure here in TNA, especially as the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion. Jim Cornette knows that Jarrett has been behind all of the recent shady situations surrounding him regaining or retaining the NWA World Championship. Like when Earl Hebner helped him win the title, or when Christian smashed Sting with a guitar in his last defense to help him retain. What about Larry Zbyszko's involvement, with him being on the championship committee? Jarrett swears that all of these are coincidences, and even agrees to a polygraph test to find out if he's telling the truth. Cornette wasn't going to let that opportunity go, so here tonight, Jeff Jarrett will be connected to a lie detector test and asked about all of these incidents. Thankfully, Jeff has some help, as "Showtime" Eric Young has an Uncle from Canada that has never failed a polygraph test, and Eric is going to show Jarrett how to beat this one. LAX, Homicide & Hernandez, recently won the NWA World Tag Team Championships from America's Most Wanted, and are here to murder The Mack Brothers to show just how dominant they are, as they prepare for the first ever Ultimate X Tag Team Championship Match at No Surrender against AJ Styles & Christopher Daniels. Speaking of America's Most Wanted, Chris Harris & James Storm have been having communication problems as of late, which lead to them losing the tag titles. Tonight, they'll team up with Kazarian & Maverick Matt Bentley to take on The James Gang (BG & Kip James), Norman Smiley, & Shark Boy. In the main event, we get a special challenge match against two guys that have been recently at odds, as Christian Cage steps into the ring with Ron "The Truth" Killings. Also, we hear from Shane Douglas & his "Newly Franchised" Naturals, Chase Stevens & Andy Douglas. Plus, The X-Division loves Jackass Number Two! 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

    Revisiting TNA iMPACT 2006 - Jeff Jarrett's Lie Detector Test

  8. Jul 28

    Revisiting WWF Heat 1999 - The Rock's Infamous Promo On Billy Gunn

    "But my name's Billy..." After having such a good time reviewing WWF Heat recently, we decided to jump back in for one of the more infamous moments in the history of this show. A moment that we didn't even realize took place on Heat! On July 11th, 1999, The Rock showed up on Heat to deliver a promo that would change the course of Billy Gunn's career, and is still talked about to this day. "Mr. Ass" Billy Gunn has been attacking The Rock over the past few weeks, and The Rock finally has something to say about it here on The Rock's Show, Heat! Of course, there is a lot more going on somehow. We're on the road to WWF Fully Loaded, and The Big Show has drawn some attention from a lot of the boys in the back. More specifically, The Undertaker & his brother Kane have seemingly re-united to take down the big man, and he's here tonight to put a stop to it. He even debuts a new catchphrase! Also on this show, The Brood are looking to get back to their winning ways as Edge, Gangrel & Christian take on three members of The Corporate Ministry in Big Bossman, Viscera, & Mideon. The Brood cut another fantastic promo, but at the end of this one, The Brood seemingly is no more, as Gangrel turns his back on Edge. We can't forget about all the HUGE matches on this show, as well. The Hardy Boyz defend their WWF Tag Team Championships against Droz & Prince Albert. Billy Gunn (Mr. Ass) goes one-on-one with Test, while Shane McMahon & The Mean Street Posse watch from commentary. No one wants to wrestle Al Snow, so he comes up with his own match against WWF Super Astros best in Max Mini, Mini Nova, Battalion, & El Torito. Our big main event is a NO HOLDS BARRED match with Bradshaw, who has a concussion, and 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.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

    Revisiting WWF Heat 1999 - The Rock's Infamous Promo On Billy Gunn
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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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