Q&A Thread for DEADLOCK Podcast Episode #257

Who had the best asshole ramming offense; Norman Smiley, Viscera, Road Dogg, or someone else?

From Australia, has DPW got eyes for any Australian talent and why?

You guys have been talking a lot about playing the clown game, Johnny's mentioned Metal Gear a few times which popped me big time, and I've seen Pulse play just about everything. What's your favourite game genre outside of wrestling games?

does james get zooted extra style before pod episodes?

Who would you rather have wrestle on dpw, Val Venis or Hulk Hogan

I’ve been a patron for a few months now and haven’t been able to figure out how to access the discord, how could I go about getting on it?

Does anyone on the DPW roster... GOT THAT CREATIVE CONTROL DUDE?

i’m coming to dpw high noon, what are the odds i can meet you guys?

You wanna go to war?

So you know when you are thinking about something and then you get that feeling where's it's like sometimes you think that maybe it could possibly be the case that on occasion you feel that you just might balls?

Jawnny, SUPPOSEDLY whenever I play Dem DeadLock Boyz aloud in front of friends, family, peers, coworkers, …what have you, they think my voice is yours or vice versa, what have you, because apparently we sound alike in vocal inflections. This happens on MANY occasions WITH MANY different individuals. I don’t really hear it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯BUT… Could it be possible that you are my DAD?!?! And/Or Related, what have you? Were you slangin COCK in Baltimore by any chance during the year of 1996?…Tony? Thoughts?

Who are your favorite Horror movie final girls??

Yall Play Hunt: Showdown? And if you do, you down to play?

You ever consider just straight up shitting your pants?

Can they understand the baby?

You walk in to the liquor store or gas station whats the first your grabbing ?

What's the worst candy to get for Halloween?

Would you guys ever review more modern episodes of wrestling? (Early AEW Dynamites, the debut of RAW Underground, current era TNA, things like that.)

What made you guys open up DPW? Like what was the conversation before you actually got a wrestling company started?

So, what's the best version of Goldust? Is there some way we can figure that out? The World needs to know!

If fake baby punting was an Olympic sport, which MMA fighter (across all of history) would be taking that gold?

Yo want y'all gonna do like a game play together and play game like Mario party or something

when is tony going to expand the hat collection fr, we wanna see tony hat tier list

If you were in a horror movie, which strange or supernatural wrestling gimmick would you not want chasing after you?

Why the fuck yall keep doing UFC on SGH... that shit sucks.

Would the boys be interested in reviewing modern wrestling like they do retro? I'd love to hear that shit, for all the OMOSAPIENS!

A good Q&A question would be why is Bret Hart the worst wrestler ever?Yes Big Style or No I have tiny weewee.

Favorite moment of all the SGH or Rewatches for the Pod? Mine is the Royce Gracie hatred due to him CHEESIN with the damn gi AUGHHHH Style.

What are some towns that you think are undiscovered wrestling hotspots? (P.S. pleasee run a show in Arizona)

Do y’all ever think about running a show in Massachusetts/North east area?

Tony what do the fans gotta do besides get 10k likes on that post to see your deck? Really wanna appreciate another man’s hard work

any of you boys fuck around with punk or hardcore i think the connection between them and wrestling is always cool

Are there any small-ish moves that aren't used much that you think should come back? Simpler things like a bulldog, cobra clutch, or Japanese arm drag

How do we join ur guys' eFed, u guys talk about it alot

I am once again, begging you for DPW/Deadlock merch. When is the next drop?

Would you ever have Dan Ryckert involved in DPW in any way? He obviously loves the podcast because he's always referencing it and has had experience being a manager on the indies. And no, this isn't a ploy to get you to watch MacGruber

Any tips that James and/or Johnny could give for how their losing weight? I'm trying to shed some weight myself but always have trouble motivating myself to work out and eat less due to stress and a bust work schedule.

Which WWE Diva did you boys jerk off the most to?

Tits or Ass? ooooooor Cock?

have you already made up your favorite lift out of the 3 big compound lifts, while you boys get juicy? (reconnecting to Episode 101)

What's your guys opinion on OSW? Follow up question, who wins in an Anal Explosion Deathmatch, Deadlock or OSW?

PS2 or Xbox?

Favorite cartoon?

You boys ever cum so hard you black out? Asking for a friend.

if you three had to pick any wrestling rivalry to get a documentary, which would it be?

I know you guys are big into the Killer Clown game but have you guys ever thought to try that Puppet Master game?

What is the best Andrew W.K. Song?

Do you piss balls in or balls out?

Big Bad Beetleborgs or VR Troopers?

Question for Tony: Can you describe the Problem Solver?

Will the boys be going to Wrestle Kingdom?

What would your ring gear look like ?

When we gonna squabble?

Talk about ya boy jay malachi on the big screen

One TNA OG, one dpw OG and ECW OG to make the best , worst or craziest triple threat ever!

What are your Favorite wrestling highlights of the year been so far?

Quickly: Book a triple threat match between the 3 of you for DPW would be like on the fly. you have 2 minutes before your match hurty up before you hit the curtain

Long legs review got me Singing T-Rex in the shower like BANG A DICK GET IT COCK GET IT JOHNSON?!

Toby, why you old?

Excluding DPW, Who has had your favorite title run of the modern era?

What is a dream venue for you guys to run besides the 2300?

Who is a wrestler you hated at first but grew to like over time?

Of all the matches and moments you guys have made in DPW so far, what has been your favorite?

How does it feel seeing Je'von Evans get to the main event scene in NXT so quickly? It's wild enough to see as a fan, can't imagine how it is for you boys.

No question but wanted to thank the boys for talking about losing weight. Kinda kicked myself in the ass and started doing it too and I’m down from 249 to 243 after 3 weeks of walking a mile and better eating. So in my best Scott hall voice to the boys “Thanks a lot mayne!”

If James had to manage Val Venis tomorrow, what kind of promo would he cut right now?

Question for James, ive seen the vid of him losing it at Johnny Gargano kicking out of every finisher the Undisputed Era threw at him at that one Takeover circulating on Twitter. Are you still a little peeved at how that match went or has your opinion changed. I would also like to hear the boys opinion of the match as well.

If James had to wrestle Val Venis tomorrow what kind of promo would he cut right now.

I know you boys have mentioned doing a UFC tier on the patreon or dedicated episodes for it in the past. With the UFC 5 SGH coming up (or maybe out by the time you see this) are there any updates you can share with us regarding that? Also Duel Smeels.

I really wanted cold pizza for dinner. So I bought a pizza and put it straight in the fridge. Am I psychotic, based or both?

How come my pinky toe itch?

What is your favorite Viscera (Big Dada V) moment? Mine is when he hunped Tony Pizza Guy so hard that his deck explode

Biggest ball-licker in modern wrestling?

I know you guys probably book everything to be awesome but has there ever been a match that truly surprised you with how good it was?

If this was 94 what would your guys game plan be to win the super fight title?

If DPW was around in the 2000s, who would've been booked on your shows?

James, could you fill us in on what it takes to get a wrestling license? (Since you won't say "CUTS THE F*CKINGS CAMERAS!" for the Q&A 😤😮‍💨)

My boss at work is a massive mark and has a very shoddy "American Nightmare" tattoo, do you guys have any wrestling themed tattoos? Just joined the patreon, been loving all the podcasts and vids :)

If you could revive any dead wrestlers for a run today, who would you bring back necromancy style?

Any thoughts on coming up with a mascot or having a GM type figure for DPW?

What are some of your favorite episodes or moments from The Simpsons? I’ve recently made it to Season 32 of my binge.

Do you guys have a favourite Album?

If you had an infinite source of money but could only spend it on one current day wrestler, who would that be?

What is the biggest wrestling moment that happened in your hometown? For me, it's probably that time Andre the Giant got arrested.

Do you guys ever see yourselves doing reviews or some type of segments for current WWE episodes

Will you ever re-release old merch? I need to have that hat that Tony's wearing.

Where do you see DPW going in 1 year, 5 years, and 10 years?

Have you guys seen the latest poster and teaser trailer for Terrifier 3? Looks incredibly fucked up. Hahahaha. The bedroom scene will be tough to top, but I read David Howard Thornton almost got sick on set…

Johnny, who is on your 2000’s Indy Mt. Rushmore? James, who is on your TNA Mt. Rushmore? Tony, who is on your WWE holy shit, please kill this company era (‘04-‘14) Mt. Rushmore?

You guys like ass?

Secondly! So is the coolest and least coolest wrestler you have met?

Firstly. Where is our UFC tier!

No questions, just a new fan(to both wrestling and you guys) who is confused most of the time, but you guys are funny. Here because of Dan Ryckert.

Where is our UFC tier :(

What is your all time favorite Deathmatch Stipulation?

Do you guys enjoy playing horror games? I'm currently playing Crow Country, and it's amazing.

What are your thoughts on international horror films? Recently, I've been watching a lot of Japanese ones, and they are insane. "Dark Water" and "Death Forest" are my current favorites.

When is the next merch drop for DPW or Deadlock as a whole

What were your shoot jobs before (or while) running a wrestling promotion?

What was a gimmick that flopped when it debuted, but could’ve gone over perfectly today?

What's the earliest wrestling memories you can think of? The things that stick with you from as far back as you can remember.

If you guys could bring in someone to be the commissioner or owner of Deadlock, who would it be?

Once Jawny drops a few lbs will he start to utilize his FaceCam, i legit think it could be a great milestone to set for himself

Who do you fellas hate more? Val Venus or Royce Gracie?

Question for all three of you guys, who out of all 3 three of you who would you say is the biggest Chick Magnet?

I know James is a Power Rangers guy but does he fuck with any of those types of show - Beetleborgs, VR Troopers, Super Sentai, Kamen Rider etc?

With your recent watchalongs of UFC and other mentions of MMA throughout the history of Deadlock, I had the craziest of ideas. How does this idea sound? A heel wrestler with an MMA background and/or gimmick doing worked oblique kicks as a way to generate heat in the same way chopblocks are illegal in football but are perfectly fine in kayfabe.

Two parter question here. First question, What is your favourite wrestling promo of all time? Second question, which promo is better, Steiner Math or CM Punk’s Pipebomb?

How is the weight loss and weight gain in Tonys case going?

What's been the most memorable incident you've all learned from the Wrestling Observer notes section? Could be something serious, wholesome or completely fucking mad like the time corrupt Memphis cops were foiled in ther plot to rob and potentially kill Jerry Lawler by using a honeytrapping waitress

Hey Yo, survey time: What's your favourite story of a wrestler getting into a fight with a fan?

AYE! LET ME ASK YOU SOMETHING BROTHERS! , what is the best tag team match (2v2) from the last decade?

Thoughts on Who Killed WCW documentary series? Additionally in your boys opinion who Killed WCW?

If you had the power too what are you booking for a 2004 RAW episode?

I've been feeling down lately, but you guys have really helped me. What do you guys do to help when your feeling down in the dumps

Looking back who should have won the Monday night wars?

If you could see one storyline from wrestling history recycled for the current WWE roster, what would it be?

When you started DPW, I'm guessing you had to tell your workplaces that you needed time off to run the shows. What was your respective workplaces' reaction to you saying that you were starting a wrestling company?

Have you guys played Sifu?

Which wrestler was your childhood hero?

Best Sandwich you've ever had?

What's the best show you've ever seen live? For me it was 2004 Bad Blood.

What are some matches that had a small chance of happening and yall wanted to see bbut never got to see? mine was CM-FTR vs The Elite in a 3 v 3 Texas Death Match.

How many clones of yourself would it take to defeat “The Iceman” Chuck Liddell? Also Mario Yamasaki is reffing, so you must be willing to finish the job for the win.

In your experiences, what part of the ring needs to be replaced the most? MEH!

Do you guys think you'll ever do an older DPW show for an SGH giving us some behind the scenes info and stuff like that

Whats your thoughts on doing dpw behind the scenes for the hogdippers maybe even review old shows and talk about what you guys thought of the shows as bookers it was great hearing the boys talk about the first show

Have you guys ever watched the ultimate muscle cartoon or play the game? You guys rule!

Can we get a trip report from James and Jawnny on their recent San Fran/California trip for the West Coast/DPW/Prestige show?

To the 3 of you If you can book a DPW card featuring the best matches from past DPW events but you can only use a wrestler once what matches would you guys choose?

Do you regret making all the “we’re gonna do this in DPW” jokes before you launched it?

Lowes or home depot?

Book a WXO v XWF survivor series style match, who's on each team? And who goes over?

What are the biggest non-wrestling things have you learned from owning and operating a wrestling promotion?

Given your partnership with West Coast Pro and Prestige, what has been something that you have learned from the way they run their shows that you will incorporate into DPW production?

After a really good showing from him at West Coast’s Untouchable show, what are your thoughts on “Crazy Cajun” Jiah Jewell and will we see him on more DPW shows? Personally known the dude since he debuted (I reffed his 2nd ever match), so it was super rad to see him get the DPW championship opportunity.

What are some of your favorite wrestling spots? P.S. please bring back 'whose gimmick is it anyway' shouts outs to da boys

James, what are your top 3 power rangers theme songs?

Do you guys ever use volunteers to help out at DPW shows? (help find seats, take tickets, etc.) If so how do you go about finding them?

what happened to the DEADLOCK draft?

Do you guys have a story/booking decision you regret? Doesn’t have to be bad just something you realized after that you could have done differently?

Will the Top 5 and ranking segments ever return? The board game segment was legendary

What is your favorite wrestling shirt you’ve ever owned?

Have you ever thought about reviewing for the Podcast episodes of Maybe ROH, LUCHA underground, or anything else you boys would know as a weekly wrestling show or wrestling show to exist. Love you boys.

Will you guys ever set up an online shop so those of us who can’t make a DPW show be able to buy merch?

Hey I just wanted to ask is DPW planning on doing any shows in Pensacola florida or somewhere in close that area. I want to go so bad but the travel for me can’t work :(

With all this success of Jevon, who is the next superstar from DPW that you can see get called up to WWE or any major wrestle in promotion

Thoughts on the now infamous Hulk Hogan town hall at the rnc

Hey Johnny and James, I’m real excited and happy for you guys for getting the transformation underway. I’m curious, do you guys have any specific goals for the transformation? And what steroids will you be using? Best of luck and lots of love.

Who were your favorite bands to listen to in the 2000’s?

Why you Bald?

Im on my knees in Walmart begging you to tell me yall like chicken wings bone in or bone out chico? Ps wanted to thank you boys started my weight loss journey a few years ago and when I discovered deadlock your back catalog was on every day in the gym to keep me entertained.

I’ve watched a shit ton of wrestling on this Patreon alone and I noticed something. Maybe I’m tripp’n but y’all don’t watch old school style wrestling like that. Like I don’t think y’all would go back and watch a Flair Steamboat match for Watch This. How come?? Y’all have a talent for making anything entertaining. Why not explore ALL the wrestling? WALTER Vs Ilja 1&2 should be on the list btw Johnny, just putting that out there. EDIT: To clarify, my question is do you guys plan to watch wrestling from way back when for watch this? The ones that originated that pacing u learn in training

What are Jawny’s thought on the upcoming bird’s season (go birds)

Pick one: The Carolina Classic or the Tag Festival.

What’s your favorite/least favorite thing about visiting the Houston area?

What was your experience like in San Francisco for the West Coast Pro/Prestige crossover and would there be a chance of a return to the Bay Area?

Urgent question for the boys. Ted DiBiase is going to an indie show near me in late August. If I get the chance, what WXO question should I ask him?

Would you guys ever collab with GTS wrestling or have any of their talent on DPW?

what's your least favorite fun fact about a wrestler you like :)

Tony have you seen Smiling Friends yet? Also when is James bringing back the Ten Count?

I recently moved house and found my NL beanie with the Duel Duelson kiss card! (It's got Bruv written on it, pretty sure Johnny did that lmao) What's your favourite merch that you own? Wrestling or non-wrestling

When is Deadlock coming to Fortnite, and what's in the Battle Pass?

Boys! Before you got involved with wrestling what did you do for a living? Love the content! Thank you, for helping me love wrestling again.

This is for the three of y'all, make your perfect video game. It can be any genre.

For the boys, What was your favorite stuff crust pizza?

Just got out of seeing Creed in Greenville, SC, whispers of CM Pulsating Cheeks himself run wild. What’re the boys favorite live musicians they’ve seen??

i would like to know if james johnny and tony have seen macgruber

Who is the greatest wrestler (past or present) that never stepped foot in WWF/E?

If Austin never wrestles again after the Owen Hart tombstone, does the outcome of the Monday Night War change?

Has the boys ever considered doing a yearly show schedule like how WWE Used to do with their PPV's back in the day?

What is the plan for the UFC tier if it happens, and how much will that tier be?

Question for James: what are your top 10 top 5 Tony Hawk maps?

James Fuck, Marry, Kill Lord Zedd, Ransik, Master Org

What's your favorite deep cut Family Guy quote?

Is big papa pump your hook up? If not, can he fight me fight you?

When are we getting more Power Rangers on the Patreon? Also any of you boys want a custom Deadlock Rug?

Do yall mess with DND?

As a horror fan I enjoy when the subject comes up. What are your favorite shitty horror movies? The ones that are so bad they’re good.

Was there ever a video game, wrestling or not, that you looked forward to and were extremely disappointed with after playing it? Thanks guys! Love the show!

How much do each of you rep?

Who is your favorite wrestler to not win the world title

Hey John blud do you suck dick?

I feel like this may have been answered before but after the recent Takeshita vs Tanaka match, I couldn’t resist. Do you guys take Watch This recommendations? If you guys do, WATCH ILJA DRAGONOV VS GUNTHER THE FEELING WILL BE RESTORED. Love you boys and thanks for being the GODS OF THIS SHIT:)

What's the longest "break" you've taken from watching wrestling & what brought you back? Post COVID belt collector Kenny got me after 10+ years away... Thanks for the laughs boys

What promotions are you guys currently keeping up with?

James, what if Goldberg was 5'3?

Does James still do his classic catchphrase? (idk I dont watch the product)

What wrestler should be the next "Belt Collector"?

What has been, for each of you individually, your favourite DPW memory so far?

are you familiar with the JCW 2011 legends & icons 15 man battle royal? will you watch the JCW 2011 legends & icons 15 man battle royal? will you be my dads?

Has any ideas for DPW come from anything you guys watched on the pod or patreon?

How much wood could Billy and Chuck chuck, if Billy and Chuck could chuck... Rico?

Is their a match type you guys wanted to do in DPW but found out you couldnt due to the state athletic commissions?

I’m new here so I’m just wondering how I vote on which shows you guys are going to review

Who’s someone from any promotion that you want shot up to super stardom

If a train leaving New York at 60mph leaves at four o’clock eastern time on Tuesday while a train leaving Los Angeles at 70mph leaves at three o’clock pacific time on Wednesday, then how long does it take a grasshopper with a wooden leg to kick all of the seeds out of a dill pickle?

What if the Miz was in The Schism and they were called The Mizm

Since wwe is working with other companies now, who would you want from wwe on a dpw card? Me personally I think that jevon evans kid could be a future dpw champion.

DPW to Australia when?

This one is for James. Has working in dpw and doing the pod rejuvenated your love and or passion for wrestling? I know you've said you have been very close to just saying fuck it and "professionally ending" your relationship with wrestling in the past. (I'm glad you havnt btw you're insanely based and one of the first YouTubers I ever found lmao)

Have any of you guys ever experienced any kind of burnout doing the show or DPW?

Question for the three of you, how do you respond to the claims that the deadlock boys just use Shorty, Mace, Ray gun meta cheese in Klowns?

I know wrestling is a never say never business, but are there any people you don't see yourselves ever booking because "lmao fuck that guy"?

what toppings would the ddp hamburger have on it

If you could only play 3 games for the rest of your lives which 3 are you choosing?

Do you think Mike Anus or Mike Penis would win in a slather strawberry jam on your nipples match?

In your guys opinion, what is the greatest WWF/E ppv of all time

What would it take for you to review a 2024 WWE show? Another CM Punk scrum shoot?

The Unbreakable super-show was a shit load of fun. It was my first WCPW show. Did you spend much time in the Bay and how did you like it?

What are your favorite wrestling t-shirts that you have owned!?

will she love me again?

Are there any plans to bring DPW to ATL or anywhere in Georgia? Would love to drive to a wrestling show and support the boys

What’s going on boys! My question is how do you feel knowing that John Cena is going to retire and is now going on a farewell tour starting soon

sit or stand while wiping your ass?