DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast
The DEADLOCK Podcast is an off-the-rails retrospective look at pro wrestling's highest and lowest points, hosted by James Darnell and John Blud. Formerly the present, currently the past, sometimes the future, this podcast covers the landscape of professional wrestling. If you enjoy wrestling, you'll like it here; if you don't, you'll probably like it even more.
Episodes
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
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 Tas
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
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"
Revisiting WWE RAW 2005 - The Night Before The Release Of The Xbox 360
"Jump in!"We have made it to Episode 360 of the DEADLOCK Podcast, and we thought we'd combine our love for wrestling with our love for the Xbox 360 for this review. We decided to go back to the night before the release of the Xbox 360, and see what the WWE was doing with their flagship show, Monday Night RAW, at the time. The Xbox 360 released on November 22, 2005, and this episode of RAW is from
Revisiting WCW Nitro 1996 - The Nitro After Hollywood Hogan Won The WCW Title At Hog Wild
"We got any birthday cake left?"We are two (2) days removed from one of WCW's most unique PPV events, Hog Wild 1996, and history was changed forever. "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan defeated The Giant to win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, before spray-painting the title with 'NWO', one of the most iconic looks for a championship ever.This episode of WCW Monday Nitro took place on August 12th, 1996
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
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, th
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. Seeming
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,
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 i
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 Championsh
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 K
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
Revisiting WWE RAW 2006 - Joey Styles QUITS, Fallout From WWE Backlash
"I'm not good enough to call BACKLASH?!"The May 1st, 2006 episode of WWE Monday Night RAW brings us the fallout from the PPV that took place the night before, Backlash! Of course, to capitalize on the momentum of this PPV, Vince McMahon opens the show & lets everyone know that he doesn't really feel like working tonight, and he is going to let all of the members of the Spirit Squad run the sho
Revisiting WWF RAW 1996 - Jim Ross Brings Razor Ramon & Diesel Back To The WWF!
"Far as I know, that's Razor Ramon!"On this edition of the DEADLOCK Podcast, we take a look back at this episode of WWF Monday Night RAW from September 30th, 1996. Everyone has been glued to their screens, waiting for the returns of Razor Ramon & Diesel to the WWF. Everyone thought they were long gone, taking over WCW as Scott Hall & Kevin Nash, but Good Ol' Jim Ross has come up with an un
Revisiting WWE RAW 2007 - Kevin Federline Faces John Cena
"I'd like to formally introduce myself.."It's a new year for the WWE. In fact, it's New Year's Day! It's January 1st, 2007, and the big match going into this one is the first time encounter between John Cena, and "A-List Celebrity" Kevin Federline. Federline cost Cena a match at the Cyber Sunday PPV a couple months back, and then challenged him to this match here on the first RAW of the year. Yes,
Revisiting WWF Superstars of Wrestling 1991 - Jake Roberts' Snake Bites Macho Man!
"GET RANDY SAVAGE OUTTA' THERE!"One of the most insane moments to take place in pro-wrestling history not only happened on television, but it was long before the WWF had an 'attitude'! On this episode of the DEADLOCK Podcast, we take a look back at this episode of WWF Superstars of Wrestling from November 23, 1991, where Jake "The Snake" Roberts unleashes his deadliest attack on "Macho Man" Randy
Revisiting WWF RAW Is WAR 1999 - The Rock, The British Bulldog, & The Dog Poop
"INTO THE DOG POOP! THE DOG POOP!"Some moments just last the tests of time, and somehow, this is one of them for us. On this edition of the DEADLOCK Podcast, we take a look back at this episode of WWF RAW is WAR from October 11, 1999. We're less than a week away from WWF No Mercy, which means we have to cram as much as possible into this show, as well as SmackDown!, before the PPV. We're also in t
Revisiting TNA iMPACT 2007 - Kurt Angle Interrogates The Roster To Find Sting's Mystery Partner!
The constantly paranoid Kurt Angle is back at it again, only slightly removed from the episode where he went to Sting's son's baseball game, and then attacked him in the parking lot. This time, Kurt is trying to figure out who is going to team up with Sting at TNA Genesis 2007, as he's been placed in a tag team match for his World Heavyweight Championship.Yes, that's right. The TNA World Champions
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 mai
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
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, a
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 episo
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 tha
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
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
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 a
Revisiting WWE SmackDown 2004 - The Daniel Puder/Kurt Angle Incident
It's November 4th, 2004, and for Kurt Angle, it was supposed to be a regular day in the ring, but what nearly happens could have changed the careers of him & his "opponent" forever!On this episode of the DEADLOCK Podcast, we're going to take a look at the infamous incident between Kurt Angle & Tough Enough Season 4's Daniel Puder. Puder, who is definitely from the UFC, has become a fan fav
Revisiting WCW Monday Nitro 1996 - 1st World Title Change On Nitro, Macho Man vs Ric Flair, Hogan Wants A Title Shot
WCW emanates from Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas for this edition of WCW Monday Nitro on January 22nd, 1996, where there are not one, but TWO big title matches on hand.The WCW World Heavyweight Championship is currently held by Ric Flair, and on this edition of WCW Nitro, he defends it against "The Macho Man" Randy Savage. But, this isn't the main event! The second title match, which sees Harlem Hea
Revisiting Lucha Underground S1 Episode 2 - Mil Muertes Debuts, Chavo Guerrero Turns Heel
The boys are back in The Temple!Last week, we took our first look at Lucha Underground. We had such a good time with it, that we decided for the first time to do a BACK-TO-BACK review, following up on the last episode. This week, we're taking a look at the 2nd episode of Lucha Underground!Big Ryck, as well as his henchmen Cortez Castro & Cisco are here to run their mouths some more after the d
Revisiting Lucha Underground Season 1 - The Debut Episode, Prince Puma vs Johnny Mundo, $100,000 Up For Grabs
Welcome to LUCHA UNDERGROUND! The year is 2014, and a brand new wrestling company has popped up on a network that hasn't had wrestling before, the El Rey Network. Lucha Underground gave us a different look at how television wrestling can be produced, and this first episodes gives us an early idea on the direction they were looking to go. Dario Cueto is the man in charge, a promoter that has opened
Revisiting WWF RAW 1996 - Go-Home Show for IYH: Buried Alive, Mankind & Undertaker Speak, Stone Cold vs HBK, and Fake Diesel & Razor Ramon!
We're on the road to WWF In Your House: Buried Alive, where The Undertaker & Mankind will do battle in the first ever Buried Alive match! To get you ready for that match, Mankind & Undertaker have some things to say from, of course, a graveyard. In the main event of this episode of WWF Monday Night RAW, Stone Cold Steve Austin will take on Shawn Michaels in their first one-on-one match in
Revisiting WCW Monday Nitro 1996 – The Debut of Crow Sting, WCW/NWO Rivalry Grows, & Hollywood Hogan's New Movie!
It's WCW Nitro from October 21, 1996! We're on the road to Halloween Havoc 1996, and the New World Order are on a tear, taking out anyone and everyone in their path. WCW are still putting up a fight, but they need someone to step up to the plate and lead them to victory! There's only one man that can get the job done, and he makes his return to WCW after a month long absence; it's STING! Sting is
Revisiting WWF Superstars of Wrestling 1987 – Piper's Pit with Hulk Hogan & Andre The Giant, Outback Jack, and New Tag Team Champions!
The biggest WrestleMania of all time (there have only been two so far) is upon is, and with no matches announced, and a venue that is only just getting announced on this show, the WWF is going to have to pull out all the stops to have record-breaking attendance numbers for this one. Thankfully for them, life as a pro wrestling fan is a lot different in 1987, and a match like Hulk Hogan vs Andre Th
Revisiting WWE SmackDown 2011 - Christmas Special! Saint Mick Foley & The Miracle on 34th Street Fight
Ho-Ho-Ho! Ol' Saint Mick Foley is here to bring us this festive edition of WWE SmackDown from November 29th, 2011. Yes, a November Christmas episode. Mick Foley is here to run the show, just because it's Christmas time, and he's Santa Claus. Foley sets up some matches on this show, including a World Heavyweight Title STEEL CAGE Match between Mark Henry & Daniel Bryan. There will be an "All I W
Revisiting TNA Impact Wrestling 2013 – Destination X, Chris Sabin Uses “Option C” vs Bully Ray, X-Division Title Qualifiers
The TNA Impact Wrestling episode from July 18th, 2013 is a special edition of Destination X! Chris Sabin uses “Option C” to challenge Bully Ray for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. After winning the X-Division Championship, Sabin had the opportunity to trade it in for a shot at the TNA World Championship at Destination X. Tonight, he does exactly that as he faces Bully Ray in the main event
Revisiting WWE SmackDown! 2002 - John Cena’s “Ruthless Aggression” Debut, “Hollywood” Hulk Hogan vs Chris Jericho
The June 27th, 2002 episode of WWE SmackDown! is a historic one, as it features the WWE debut of John Cena! Kurt Angle is introduced by Mr. McMahon. Kurt still has his fake hair from losing it in a match against Edge! He takes it off and says he is tired of being made fun of. He then challenges any wrestler in the back that he has never faced to a match right now! A new kid named John Cena comes o
Revisiting ECW Hardcore TV 1995 - Steve Austin “Monday NyQuil” Promo, Mikey Whipwreck vs The Sandman in a Ladder Match
It’s ECW Hardcore TV from October 31st, 1995, featuring a huge main event with The Sandman defending the ECW World Heavyweight Championship against Mikey Whipwreck! This is a ladder match but with different rules. The winner must defeat their opponent by pinfall or submission. Before we get to that match, Mikey Whipwreck has one last “Hoodie Training Session” with The Public Enemy. They meet in co
Revisiting TNA Wrestling iMPACT! 2010 - Immortal's Thanksgiving Party, Dixie Carter Comes to Dinner, Jeff Jarrett's MMA Dojo
It’s November 25th, 2010 on Thanksgiving for this special episode of TNA Wrestling iMPACT! There is no Turkey Bowl, but we do get a Thanksgiving Party with Immortal. Matt Morgan is the current #1 contender for Jeff Hardy’s TNA World Championship. Because he beat Ric Flair, he gets to choose a special guest referee for their match at the Final Resolution PPV. We don’t find out who his referee is go
Revisiting WCW Thunder November 12th, 1998 Johnny’s Birthday Pick, Hulk Hogan Runs for President, Road to WCW World War 3
November 12th was Johnny’s birthday, so he decided to pick an episode of WCW Thunder from November 12th, 1998 to celebrate! The show opens with Glacier complaining that people are stealing his finishing move, the Cryonic Kick, which is a superkick. That leads to a match with Gentleman Chris Adams, who is credited as the creator of the superkick. Also on WCW Nitro, Hulk Hogan announced that he is g
Revisiting WWF RAW 1997 Bret Screwed Bret, The Montreal Screwjob Fallout, The Rock Steals The IC Title Belt
WWF Survivor Series 1997 is known for one thing: The Montreal Screwjob. This was the case where Bret Hart was leaving the WWF to join the WCW. At the time, Bret was the WWF Champion, but he didn’t want to lose the WWF Championship in Canada. Especially to Shawn Michaels. During the match, Michaels put Bret Hart in the Sharpshooter. Vince McMahon, who was ringside, ordered referee Earl Hebner to ri
Revisiting WWF SmackDown! 2002 The Final SmackDown! Before The Roster Split, nWo vs Rock, Hulk Hogan, & Kane
The Inaugural WWF Draft just happened and this is the final WWF SmackDown! before the roster splits up into two brands. On the March 28th, 2002 episode Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, and X-Pac team up to take on Hulk Hogan, The Rock, and Kane. A huge match that features an iconic Kane promo where he starts talking like Hulkamania. Triple H is teaming with Ric Flair for the very first time as both Kurt An
Revisiting WWF Saturday Night’s Main Event 1985 Halloween Special, Hulk Hogan Teams With Andre The Giant, Superstar Halloween Party
It’s the special WWF Saturday Night’s Main Event #3 Halloween Edition that aired on November 2nd, 1985. All the wrestlers are dressed up for a Halloween Party and there is even going to be a Halloween Party Competition. In the first round we have a pie eating contest, followed by a pumpkin dunking contest, and finally in the third round there will be the pumpkin pass! Plus speaking of Halloween we
Revisiting WWE RAW 2005 Final Episode on Spike TV, RAW Censored on USA Return, Tables Match Main Event
September 26th, 2005 is the final WWE Monday Night RAW on Spike TV. Spike had a few rules on this episode, do not talk bad about Spike TV and don’t mention USA Network. Next week WWE is doing a huge 3 hour episode of WWE RAW Homecoming on USA. Mr. McMahon comes out to open the show and thanks Spike TV for being good partners and promotes the next episode on USA! Spike TV producers didn’t like WWE
Revisiting WWF Wrestling Challenge 1992 Shawn Michaels Throws Marty Janetty Through The Barbershop Window, The Road to WWF Royal Rumble 92
The first time ever looking at WWF Wrestling Challenge and today we are taking it back to January 12th, 1992. Rumors have been swirling all over the place, even WWF Magazine, about what is going on with Shawn Michaels and Marty Janetty. The Rockers relationship is a very rocky one indeed. Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake invited both of them to come to The Barbershop and get to the bottom of the drama
Revisiting TNA Wrestling Impact 2010 The 2nd Episode of Hogan Bischoff Era, The Band, Go Home To Genesis
January 14th, 2010 is the second ever episode of TNA Wrestling Impact under the Eric Bischoff Hulk Hogan regime. They follow up on the historic Monday Night Impact in this episode entitled “The Band!” The Young Bucks open the show making their debut as Generation Me against the Motor City Machine Guns. During that match we see Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, and Sean Waltman, The Band, arriving to the bui
Revisiting WWF Saturday Night's Main Event 1986 Hulk Hogan vs Terry Funk, Waterslide Contest, Peace Match
January 4th, 1986 is the 4th episode of WWF Saturday Night's Main Event! The show opens in beautiful Florida at a water park. Hulk Hogan and Mene Gene are making Hulkamania Powered Protein Shakes in preparation for his big WWF Championship match against Terry Funk tonight! Throughout the night we keep coming back to the water park to see various superstars enjoy time pool side. We even get a water
Revisiting WWF RAW 1999 Stone Cold Beer Bath, WrestleMania 15 Go Home Show, Triple H is Goldust
March 3rd, 1999 is the go home show to WWF Wrestlemania 15 and site of the infamous Stone Cold Steve Austin “Beer Bath!” The show opens with The Corporation coming out to promote WrestleMania this Sunday. It’s The Rock vs Stone Cold Steve Austin for the WWF Championship. Mankind will take on The Big Show at the PPV and the winner will ref the championship match! Tonight we will have Stone Cold Ste
Revisiting WCW Nitro 1995 The Second Ever Nitro, First Head To Head With RAW, Hogan vs Luger, Road to WCW War Games
September 11th, 1995 is the second ever episode of WCW Nitro! Lex Luger just made his debut and is here to challenge Hulk Hogan for the WCW Championship. Hogan is preparing for his War Games match this Sunday and is down a member Vader is unable to make the PPV. Who will join Team Hogan to take on The Dungeon of Doom? This is also the first time that Nitro and RAW go head to head in the Monday nig
Revisiting WWF RAW 1999 The Rock “This Is Your Life” Segment, WWF Unforgiven 1999 Fall Out, Tag Team Title Open Challenge
August 27th, 1999 WWF Monday Night RAW featured the biggest ratings segment in the history of pro wrestling when Mick Foley,, as Mankind threw a celebration for The Rock! WWF Unforgiven 1999 had just happened last night and major fallout from the PPV is happening. Triple H gloats about becoming WWF Champion after winning the vacant title in a Six-pack challenge. Big Show, British Bulldog, Kane, Ma
Revisiting WWF SmackDown! 2000 Stone Cold Blows Up DX Express, Go Home To WWF Backlash
It’s April 27th, 2000 and we are 72 hours away from WWF Backlash! The Rock says he is ready for his match at the PPV! DX and The McMahon Helmsley Regime arrive and give The Rock the night off ahead of his PPV match with Triple H! The Rock then guarantees that Stone Cold Steve Austin will be here tonight. The entire night revolves around Triple H and crew finding different Stone Cold “traps” around
Revisiting TNA Impact Wrestling 2012 Open Fight Night, Aces & Eights Riot, AJ Styles Paternity Test
It’s August 23rd, 2012 and it's Open Fight Night in TNA Impact Wrestling! Any wrestler can challenge any other wrestlers to a match that night! The show opens with a group of TNA stars in the ring led by Sting. They have all come together to fight against the evil group known as Aces & Eights! They are a motorcycle gang of unknown identities who are trying to destroy Impact Wrestling. At the e
Revisiting WCW Nitro 2001 Goldberg Retirement Funeral, Sid Vicious Breaks Leg, Ric Flair WCW CEO, Fallout from WCW Sin 2001
The January 15th, 2001 episode of WCW Nitro features fallout from the WCW Sin 2001 PPV. That show featured a No Disqualification Tag Team Match between Totally Buffed, Buff Bagwell and Lex Luger, and DeWayne Bruce and Goldberg! Goldberg’s team ended up losing. Since he lost, Goldberg was forced to leave WCW. Now on WCW Monday Nitro, we proceed to have “The Funeral of Bill Goldberg!” They bring out
Revisiting ECW on TNN 2000 Vacated Tag Team Title Tournament, Billy Corgan with Steve Corino, Road To ECW Anarchy Rulz 2000
Justin Credible vacated the ECW Tag Team Championships with Lance Storm after he became ECW World Champion. Thus, on the September 1st, 2000 episode of ECW on TNN they held a ECW Tag Team Title tournament. Emanating from the historic Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, this episode would feature 4 tournament matches. Rhino and Justin Credible vs. Sandman and Chilly Willy, Simon Diamond and John
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, bec
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
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
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! Th
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
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
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
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 o
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
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 tempor
Revisiting WWF RAW 1993 Loser Leaves WWF, 3rd Ever Episode, Repo Man vs Macho Man Stolen Hat Match
January 25th, 1993 is the date for the 3rd ever episode of WWF Monday Night RAW. Yokozuka has won the Royal Rumble the night before, but that’s not the focus of this episode. Ric Flair’s WWF contract is up so they need a match to write him off! The main event is a Loser Leaves WWF match between Mr. Perfect and Ric Flair that turns into a straight up classic. There’s blood, there’s cheating, there’
Revisiting WCW Thunder 2000 Judy Bagwell Wrestles, Goldberg Shoots on Being Heel, Shane Douglas Can’t Get It Up
It’s WCW Thunder in the year 2000 and you know what that means, it’s Vince Russo time! On the July 26th, 2000 episode of WCW Thunder, the show opens with the commissioner The Cat getting attacked by the Jung Dragons. This causes the limo driver, MI Smooth, to get pissed and challenge them to a match later that night. The Filthy Animals take on 3 Count, Big Vito battles Lance Storm for the Hardcore
Revisiting ECW Hardcore TV 2000 Paul Heyman Shoots on TNN, Tony Mamaluke HISTORIC Debut, Rhino Defends TV Title Against The Sandman
HEY NETWORK I DARE YOU TO THROW ME OFF THE AIR! The date is June 2nd, 2000 and ECW is at odds with their network TNN. WWF is about to move to TNN after they were given 100 million dollars. Paul Heyman and ECW aren’t happy. So what is the best thing to do? Do a shoot promo on the air of ECW Hardcore TV and air your grievances. Was this a good idea? Probably not. But, it made for some great televisi
Revisiting WWF RAW 1999 The Rock Symbolizes Paul Bearer on Brahma Bull & KOTR 99 Go Home Show
Recorded from Japan, James and Johnny take you to the June 21, 1999 episode of WWF Monday Night Raw. It’s the chaotic go home show before King of the Ring 1999. The Corporate Ministry is falling apart, so much so that The Undertaker and Triple H battle in the main event! While the match is going on The Rock crashes the party. As chaos ensues The Rock is able to put Paul Bearer on a giant Brahma Bu
Revisiting WCW Saturday Night 1995 Hulk Hogan Goes To The Dungeon of Doom & DPW Awards 2024
The July 22nd, 1995 episode of WCW Saturday Night is one for the ages as Hulk Hogan visits the Dungeon of Doom top secret cave. You’ve probably seen this all over Botchamania. Hogan mysteriously enters the cave where The Giant makes his official debut to WCW. THAT’S NOT HOT! How will Hulk Hogan defeat the Dungeon of Doom? Is this the end for Hulkamania? Also, the WCW Tag Team Titles are defended i
Revisiting WWE RAW 2002 Eric Bischoff Debuts as RAW General Manager, The 6th Annual DEADIES Awards
WWE Monday Night RAW from July 15th, 2002 is a historic event for many different reasons. First, Mr. McMahon opens the show saying that the nWo is dead and buried. Not only that but the Superstar Shakeup begins tonight with a brand new General Manager of WWE RAW. As a shock to everyone, it's Eric Bischoff! One of the first things he wants to do is sign Triple H and The Rock. To do so he’s going to
Revisiting WWE SmackDown! 2010 Edge Kidnaps Paul Bearer & Kane Hunts Him, King Of The Ring Qualifiers, Survivor Series Fallout
For the first time ever we are going to take a look at an entire storyline from start to finish! We are going back to the entire November 26th, 2010 episode of WWE SmackDown! We are in the middle of the Edge & Kane feud where Edge had kidnapped Paul Bearer. Instead of just hitting on this, we revisit the November 12th - December 10th editions of SmackDown to get the full scope of the Edge, Kan
Revisiting TNA Wrestling iMPACT! 2009 Sting vs Kurt Angle Empty Arena Match, Main Event Mafia Mess, Off The Wagon Challenge
On Feb 19th, 2009 the drama within the Main Event Mafia came to a head on this episode of TNA Wrestling Impact titled, “Main Event Mess!” The Godfather of the MEM will take on his own teammate, Sting in the Main Event! They will tell all the fans to leave the arena and only the wrestlers and production crew will be allowed to stay. The family will fight inside the Impact Zone in an Empty Arena Ma
Revisiting WWF RAW 1998 Shane McMahon Takes Control, Mankind Joins DX vs The Corporation, Kane Aligns with The Corporation
It’s episode number 291 of the podcast and episode 291 of WWF Monday Night Raw! WWF Raw is War from December 21st, 1998 kicks off with Mr. McMahon exiting the arena. He hands over the reins to Shane McMahon, who now holds the keys to the kingdom. Shane McMahon wastes no time booking the entire show. First up, he challenges Mankind to a Street Fight. Then, Billy Gunn squares off against Ken Shamroc
Revisiting WCW Nitro 1997 Spring Breakout, Dennis Rodman Joins nWo, Team Roddy Piper
It’s March 10th, 1997 and it’s Spring Break. There’s only one way to celebrate and that’s with WCW Nitro Spring Breakout from Club La Vela. The biggest party destination is home for this episode and the ring is literally floating on top of a pool. The rumors are circulating on if Dennis Rodman will join the nWo or not! We will find out tonight. Also, Roddy Piper is getting his team together for WC
Revisiting TNA Wrestling Impact 2009 IMPACT 200, War Of Champions, Eric Young Shaves Head, IWGP Tag Title Tables Match
The 200th edition of TNA Wrestling Impact took place on July 30th, 2009! Bobby Lashley just came into the company and turned down the invitation to join the Main Event Mafia. At the top of the program, Mick Foley runs down the Main Event Mafia and claims they don’t care about anything but money and ratings. Tonight he challenges Kurt Angle to put his World Title & Kevin Nash to put his Legends
Revisiting ECW Hardcore TV 1997 Jerry Lawler Invades ECW, Tommy Dreamer & Raven’s Final Battle, WWE 2K25 Creator Fest
One of the best episodes of ECW Hardcore TV took place on June 6th, 1997! ECW Wrestlepalooza 1997 just happened and we are looking at 3 matches from that show. First, Tommy Dreamer and Raven have their final battle as Raven is about to head to WCW! This match was significant as Tommy had never beat Raven in a match. After the match was over Jerry Lawler invaded, alongside RVD and Sabu, and they be
Revisiting WWF RAW 2002 Fan Appreciation Night, Undertaker Beats Up David Flair, Stephanie Gets Rashes
It’s March 4th, 2002 and WWF RAW opens with Mr. McMahon. He says Ric Flair isn’t here tonight and that it is going to be “Fan Appreciation Night.” He books Kurt Angle vs Triple H inside a Steel Cage for the main event. Also, Stone Cold faces off against Booker-T until the nWo arrive and destroy Austin with a big wrench. They beat him up so bad that he has to go to a local medical facility. Speakin
Revisiting WWF The Main Event #1 1988 Two Dave Hebners, Hogan vs Andre, Macho Man vs Honky Tonk Man
February 5th, 1988 is one of the most historic shows in the Golden Era of the WWF. This was the night Hulk Hogan was defending the WWF title against Andre The Giant. At the end of the match Hulk Hogan kicked out, but the ref counted to 3 anyway. There was chaos in the ring as we saw 2 of the same referees. THERE WERE 2 DAVE HEBNERS! “HOW MUCH DID THE PLASTIC SURGERY COST?” screamed Hulk Hogan! We
Revisiting WCW Nitro 1996 Scott Hall Debuts, The 1st 2 Hour Nitro Episode, The Giant vs The Shark
YOU WANT A WAR? WCW Nitro was invaded by “you who who he is” on May 27th, 1996. The man formerly known as Razor Ramon from WWF would show up unannounced through the crowd. Then took the microphone and cut a promo that would change pro wrestling forever. The future Scott Hall talked about a war he was going to start and that he was gonna have more surprise people showing up to WCW! He wanted a matc
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