DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast
DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast
DEADLOCK
The DEADLOCK Podcast is an off-the-rails retrospective look at pro wrestling's highest & lowest points hosted by James Darnell, Anthony Douglas, & 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.
Revisiting WCW Saturday Night 1993 Sting Goes To Vader’s White Castle of Fear, 2 Cold Scorpio Music Video, Maxx Payne Debut
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 video featured Scorpio dancing, flying through the air in the ring, and more importantly playing basketball against a group of kids and absolutely dominating them. 2 Cold Scorpio was truly ahead of his time! Plus, The Z Man takes on Chris Benoit, Maxx Payne makes his WCW debut, Paul Orndorff battles The Barbarian, and Vader and Barry Windham wrestle Sting and Dustin Rhodes in the main event!⦁ 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
Aug 3
1 hr 38 min
Revisiting WWF RAW 1998 The Austin Era Has Begun, X-Pac & New Age Outlaws Join DX, The Rock Becomes Nation of Domination Leader
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 have Steve Austin arrested. Also, The Rock and The Nation of Domination turn on Farooq and kick him out of the group. The Rock is the new leader. Plus, Triple H says Shawn Michaels dropped the ball with D-Generation X and that he will pick it back up. 123 Kid makes his return to the WWF from WCW now known as X-Pac and joins DX. And in the main event cage match, the New Age Outlaws join the DX army!⦁ 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
Jul 27
1 hr 44 min
Revisiting WWE ECW 2006 Big Show Wins ECW Championship, CM Punk’s First Promo, Test Debuts
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 a triple threat match involving John Cena. Tonight will be the infamous match with The Big Show. At the start of the show The Big Show went up to Paul Heyman and demanded an ECW title match. Rob Van Dam would later accept this challenge by walking into Big Show’s locker room and slapping him in the face. As the match happened, Paul Heyman came down and screwed RVD out of the title. The Big Show would become WWE ECW Champion and fans would litter the ring with trash. A true Philly Riot. Also, Kelly Kelly dances, Mike Knox wrestles, Test debuts against Al Snow, CM Punk cuts his first promo and a strange vampire is outside the area. Plus, the DEADLOCK Q&A is back.⦁ 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
Jul 20
1 hr 28 min
Revisiting WCW Nitro 2000 Ric Flair Funeral, Terry Funk Retirement, Ambulance Vs. Table Match
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, and Scott Steiner takes on his brother Rick Steiner in a Steel Asylum Match. Plus, Terry Funk is going to announce his retirement from pro wrestling.⦁ 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
Jul 14
2 hr 13 min
Revisiting WWE RAW 2004 Kane Lita Wedding From Hell, Evolution’s Ultimatum For Randy Orton, The Rock’s Surprise Return
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 Hollywood! Plus, Evolution turned on Randy Orton last week after he won the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. They are giving him one last ultimatum; He must give Triple H the championship belt. Orton declines and spits in the face of The Game! ⦁ 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
Jul 6
1 hr 47 min
Revisiting TNA Wrestling iMPACT! 2008 AJ Styles Karen Angle Alligator Honeymoon, Booker T vs Kurt Angle
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 Boy & Curry Man! Plus, Rellik is Killer spelled backwards!⦁ 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
Jun 29
1 hr 39 min
Revisiting WCW Nitro 1996 Kevin Nash Debuts, Outsiders Challenge WCW, Sting vs Meng, WCW Tag Title Match
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 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
Jun 23
1 hr 41 min
Revisiting ECW 2000 The Final Episode on TNN, Cyrus Wrestles Joel Gertner, ECW Anarchy Rulz Recap
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 legend Bilvis Wesley as he takes on Nova. No, this ISN’T Elvis Presley. ⦁ 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 
Jun 15
1 hr 36 min
Revisiting WWF RAW 2000 Chris Jericho Wins WWF Title, Linda McMahon Slaps Stephanie, Major WWF Announcement
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 with the refs and says that Earl made a fast count and needs to reverse the decision. Earl agrees as long as Triple H doesn’t mess with him while he works for the WWF. Triple H goes along with it until he gets his title back. He then fires Hebner and beats him up. Also, Linda McMahon is here with a big surprise that she won’t tell anyone about. She goes into the ring and says that Stone Cold Steve Austin will be in the corner of The Rock at the Backlash against Triple H. This makes Triple H and Stephanie upset and Stephanie goes to slap her mom. However, Linda was ready and countered it by slapping her back. Plus, The Hardyz vs Eddie and Essa Rios, Crash Holly vs Perry Saturn vs Tazz and much more. In the main event, Chris Jericho teams with the APA to take on DX! ⦁ 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
Jun 8
1 hr 33 min
Revisiting NWA TNA WRESTLING 2004 1st King of the Mountain Match, X-Division Title Match, Dusty Rhodes & James Storm NWA Tag Title Match
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 Jarrett, AJ Styles, Raven, and Chris Harris. Also, The NWA TNA X-Division Title is on the line as Frankie Kazarian defends against The Amazing Red. Dusty Rhodes teams with James Storm to take on Kid Kash & Dallas for the NWA Tag Team Titles. All this and more on the monumental 300th 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
Jun 1
1 hr 24 min
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