DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast

"That is a hopeless task, And YOU…are a moron."

There have been many characters talked about, and showcased, over the course of our 7+ year run on the DEADLOCK Podcast. It's rare nowadays that we run into someone that we at least have not heard of one time, but on this episode of WWF Sunday Night Heat from March 25th, 2001, we are introduced to the man known as...George The Germ.

For weeks, George has been trying to find himself on this show. He wanted to be a rapper, he wanted to be a ninja, and now he wants to be HARDCORE. What better way to try to learn what being a hardcore wrestler is all about than to try to be under the wing of the current WWF Hardcore Champion, Raven? Raven wants nothing to do with The Germ, especially when in a week, he'll have to face The Big Show & Kane in a Triple Threat match at Wrestlemania X7. But, Raven drags George around all night, putting him through different tests to see just how HARDCORE he truly can be.

Yes, you didn't read that wrong. Arguably the biggest Wrestlemania of all time is just a week away, and Raven is trying to teach George The Germ how to be hardcore. Things are looking up for Raven, and this show in general. In-between these segments, we do get a lot of hype for the upcoming Wrestlemania show, especially when it comes to Stone Cold Steve Austin taking on The Rock. Long are the days of either of these ever coming close to stepping foot on this show.

We do get some matches, as well, if you can believe it! Crash Holly defends his WWF Light Heavyweight Championship, that he just won last week with the help of Molly Holly, against the former champion, Dean Malenko's, friend & tag partner, Perry Saturn. Test, the WWF European Champion, steps in the ring to do battle against Haku, in a match where the biggest part of it is how many times we see WWF New York. The Hardy Boyz take on Kaientai in a tag team match, and technically, our main event is Raven...versus George The Germ!

All of that, and so much more, on this edition of the DEADLOCK Podcast!

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"Dario Cueto owes me ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS..."

A special back-to-back Lucha Underground edition of the DEADLOCK Podcast! Last week, we took a look at Episode 5 & the Boyle Heights Street Fight, and this week we're moving on to Episode 5 of Season 1, titled "The Key".
 
Johnny Mundo has had enough of Dario Cueto's shenanigans, and he's decided to take matters into his own hands. Cornering Dario in a bathroom, Mundo lets it be known that he's prepared to kick Dario's ass every time he sees him, which leads to El Jefe begging for him to not, and telling him that he will get him his $100,000 in cash...if he doesn't beat him up. Mundo agrees, but he takes THE KEY around Cueto's neck as insurance.

That isn't the last we see of Johnny Mundo on this episode, as later in the night, he comes back out to demand Dario to bring him his money in the ring. Big Ryck gets involved, as well as Prince Puna, and all three men have a combination of fights, until Dario makes an appearance. Dario lets them all know that the $100,000 will be given to the match that can win the main event of next weeks show...IN A LADDER MATCH!

But, that's next week; on tonight's episode, we have a main event of Chavo Guerrero Jr. teaming up with overall troublemaker Pentagon Jr. They're teamed up to take on the duo of Sexy Star & Rey Fenix. Son of Havoc is back with Ivelisse, and he has another challenge in front of him in the form of lucha legend, Pimpinela Escarlata! Also, Mil Muertes continues his streak of destruction, as he takes on local California talent, Famous B!

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"Where do we go from here?"

The boys are back in The Temple, as we are back to talk about some more Lucha Underground! We're onto Episode 5 of Season 1, which brings us a big main event. It's going to be Prince Puma taking on Big Ryck (and definitely not Mr. Cisco & Cortez Castro) in the first ever BOYLE HEIGHTS STREET FIGHT! No rules, only chaos.

Chavo Guerrero Jr. is hated by everyone. Not just here in Lucha Underground, but seemingly all over the world. Ever since he took out Blue Demon Jr, Chavo has had a target on his back from everyone in Mexico City. Tonight, Sexy Star looks to get her revenge in a one-on-one match, after Chavo betrayed her and bashed her head in with a steel chair.

Son of Havoc continues to look for his first win here in The Temple, with Ivelisse by his side. Dario Cueto has given him his biggest challenge yet; the legend himself, Mascarita Sagrada!

Drago got his first win in Lucha Underground against the debuting King Cuerno, and on this episode, we get to see if he can continue to stack up the wins against a man that has been undefeated thus far in The Temple; the man from beyond the grave, Mil Muertes! Of course, King Cuerno has his eyes on this one.

As mentioned, Prince Puma & Big Ryck have a crazy main event here, which includes one of the most insane dives of all time from Johnny Mundo!

Also, the return of the DEADLOCK Q&A!

All of that, and so much more, on this edition of the DEADLOCK Podcast!

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"And if it wasn't for the chili I ate today, I wouldn't have spent 3 hours in the restroom!"

2008 is a special year in wrestling, especially for the WWE, and especially during this time. WWE just completed another Draft Lottery, where Superstars from RAW, SmackDown, and even ECW all made their way to different shows. But, that didn't come without controversy, as Vince McMahon had a whole stage fall on top of him, which has left RAW without a leader. This, of course, has lead to complete chaos on the show. Lighting rigs are falling, fans are running around backstage, and everyone is left to fend for themselves!

On this episode of the DEADLOCK Podcast, we're taking a look back at one of the biggest moments of 2008, where John Cena, with the help of Cryme Tyme, destroy JBL's limo and spray-paint "JBL Is Poopy" on the hood. You remember it, we remember it, and now we all must re-live it.

Last week on RAW, JBL challenged CM Punk for the World Championship, but not before he had John Cena thrown out of the building, which leads to Cena getting his revenge back this week, with the help of Shad & JTG, to destroy & spray-paint his limo. The CTC is here! Maybe. For a couple weeks.

Also on RAW last week, CM Punk cashed in the Money in the Bank briefcase for the first time, on Edge, and became the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Punk now has a lot of targets, and tonight, we'll find out who the #1 contender is for his championship. After an opening segment that lasts forever, we have ourselves a main event; John Cena vs Batista vs JBL vs Kane in a fatal four way match to decide who will face CM Punk at the Great American Bash!

As mentioned, the WWE Draft Lottery took place, and we're going to see some of the newly drafted superstars make their debuts on RAW tonight. Kofi Kingston, who won the Intercontinental Championship from Chris Jericho at Night of Champions, takes on Charlie Haas, who wants to end his career. Rey Mysterio makes his RAW debut by taking on one of the top guys in the company, Santino Marella. Mickie James & the newest RAW Diva, Kelly Kelly, team up to take on Jillian Hall & the second newest RAW Diva, Layla. Snitsky, who is upset that CM Punk is the World Champion, gets a 1 on 1 non-title match against the champ.

All of that, and so much more, on this edition of the DEADLOCK Podcast!

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"MTV stands for More Tazz Victims!"

On October 1st, 2000, Sunday Night Heat changed networks, as the WWF moved the show from the USA Network to MTV! You know when you're debuting on a new network, you have to bring it, and...they definitely brought a lot here.

The synergy between WWF & MTV immediately begins here, as we're introduced to two of the hosts of the show: DJ Skribble & Rebecca Buding! Their microphones don't work too great, but thankfully, Michael Cole & Tazz's mics work just fine. This is the first part-time gig for Tazz on commentary, and it seems like he's trying something new. For the entire episode. Non-stop.
 
We're promised some big matches here, including two title matches & a tables match! Dean Malenko, with the ladies, defends the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship against Taka Michinoku., and Eddie Guerrero defends the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Road Dogg. In our main event, we have a Tag Team Tables match between The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray & D-Von Dudley) and the Right To Censor (The Goodfather & Bull Buchanan).

We're also joined by Stone Cold Steve Austin, who just happened to be in the neighborhood, and he wanted to see Disturbed play some loud music, so they do! Disturbed perform their Top-10 hit "Stupify", before Stone Cold tells them they should also play his theme song! Tazz has a lot to say about Stone Cold being here, on Tazz's show, and Austin confronts him about it by the end of the night.

All of that, and so much more, on this edition of the DEADLOCK Podcast!

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