Q&A Thread for DEADLOCK Podcast Episode #302

Is Jawwny in James’ room or is James in Jawwny’s room? Why Toby leave the room?

Hey boys. I know Jawnny and James have been feeling super fucked lately, but you told us to hold you accountable so I'll ask: are the boys still Deadlocked in?

Which ring do u think sounds best for bumps?? WWE WVW OR ECW???

Do you guys know that WWE's "the miz" started a youtube channel where he plays golf https://www.youtube.com/@MizGolf

For Tony, which of set of children is much more difficult to take care of, the children you have at home or the children you do the show with?

Now that you’re a few years into running DPW, how differently do you guys look at pro wrestling as a whole today than you did before?

So pre naming the smackdown vs raw games wwe(year) then wwe 2k, how would you rank the games (2005-2011)?

Who is your favorite mid-card caliber wrestler of all time?

Do you guys ever think about reviewing the old Ring of Honor TV episode’s from like 2011-2016?

When a DPW show is live, what jobs are you boys doing in the back? Do you have defined roles (like is one of you focused on audio) or is an revolving set of duties?

What that tongue do?

TOP 5 CHEESES?

Alright boys I got a real question for you.(?)

if you got to book one wrestler from the 2005 roh roster to fight one dpw wrestler what would the match up be

What's your favorite early-2000s Alt/Emo/Pop Rock band? And can we get a status update on Jawnny's fear of toilets? How's our leaky stinky boy doin??

You want a war?

If Tony was booking a main event at the ECW Arena featuring The Big Dog Mike Enos, The Wall, and a fully naked Johnny in a deathmatch for the World Championship of TNA Wrestling, but the referee was James with no knees and the match was sponsored by Denny’s, what weapon would each man bring to the ring, and how many stars would Dave Meltzer give it in the Tokyo Dome?

What has been the most embarrassing thing you’ve ever worn?

Not a question but James needs to get on the cycle to put Antonio and Romeo from the heartthrobs in a double torture rack big style. And fuck you Jawnny.

Will there ever another online merch drop? I know yall are super busy so I understand

3rd Q&A segment asking who is your most hated wrestler of the modern era

Hey boys, I’ve caught and detained Chase Richardson, should I go to the dark side and compromise him to a permanent end brothers?

I've been pondering this day in/day out and I just can't figure this out maybe the boys might have an answer, who hates him?

What’re your desert Island wrestling shows? If you were stranded on the Island from 2K and had to pick 5 wrestling shows to watch, why? Bring back the draft please and make it fucked up

Sup boys, when scratching your testicles, do you pinch & roll or stretch & scratch? Also thanks for the content you degents, keep up the skees & woahs Cody Rhodes entrance style

Hey boys, a Genie said he will grant a wish of on one of these wrestler(s) working DPW for free, but each one has a catch. Which are you choosing?: 1) The Good Brothers and 2 Guys Being Dude, but their matches are only available to watch on Watch DPW (get the new app) from 2am- 5am (Japan Style). 2) Okada, but he will only do a money clip challenge similar to the master lock challenge. 3) Bret Hart, but he only comes to manage his protege Colten Gunn to an undefeated title run (Colten is free too).

What is your dream fictional wrestler matchup? Like Rasslor vs Kinnikuman or Ricochet from Mucha Lucha vs El Tigre

Where are dream locations where you'd want to put a wrestling ring and watch matches in? Aquarium, junkyard, rodeo etc?

Dear Deadlock, I am writing this query to learn how many times it is appropriate to say the Anderson/Kennedy in Mister Anderson/Kennedy, With love Dick the Cock Johnson Stealing the Declaration of Indepenis

If there was one country you would go to, to do a DPW show (not japan) where would it be and why?

Thoughts on the UFL season as it goes into the playoffs?

Can you guys react to old 80s, 70s wrestling promos, shows and matches both good and bad?

How many

Is your D logo suppose to look like a person speaking into a mic?

What's someone you wish you can book but can't

I gotta question in hell style for the ugliest one of you (we all know who) Why it green?

Pick a current wrestler(s) who you could put in these feds and eras and they’d get over and/or pushed: - WCWs time atop the Monday night wars - Main Event Mafia TNA - peak Hulkamania WWF

Hey dudes, Rhyno works out at my local gym in Michigan. If you could ask the ManBeast any question on his time in the business what would you like to know?

Hey Tony, drink any good beer lately?

Did James ever receive the ROH fig that shall not be named or has it been lost in the mMAAAAHHHHH?

Have any of y’all seen the new Final Destination movie, and if so you guys like it or nah?

Hi Mr Deadlock 1, 2 and 3! Of the six simple machines, which one is your favorite? Mine is the inclined plane

Hey James, Jawnny, and Big Tony, my question is very simple and it's for Jawnny specifically. Why do they call it oven when you of in the cold food of out hot eat the food? Also, Has Anyone Really Been Far Even as Decided to Use Even Go Want to do Look More Like? Also how many corncobs can fit up Tony's ass? Thank you.

Long time listener, and I got one question. Who Hates Him?

long time listener, first time caller...💖 when y'all have the big bucks, what kind of stage set features would you want? DPW fist? a 1:1 of the Nitro set?

Hey boyz, the guy from Japan here (ty once again for the selfie :D ). Your DPW shows were amazing on both days, but I am curious about something: Were there any matches that you had to postpone/cancel for DPW shows (not just the Japan ones)? From Irie and Something interaction, I definitely feel this was supposed to be the DPW Title match.

How’s life treating yall? It’s always “what da deadlock dogs doin” and never “how da dogs doin”

Hey boys, first question I have is how are you guys doing? Second question I have for you is, what are your thoughts on the whole Cena ruining wrestling gimmick? I personally think it is fucking stupid and bad, but what do you guys think about it?

When the well of good shit to watch starts to run dry, are you guys gonna move forwards or backwards in time to find other stuff to watch? Or are you gonna have to crack open the emergency reserve of 3-hour Nitros to keep things within the late 90's/early 2000's period that you mostly watch?

Hey James! Now that the Good Brothers are back on the indies, can you remind me how their theme song goes?

No Deadlock draft? IS this your deal, PizzaGuy?

When will DPW run a show in a Denny’s? I want a war

What’s your favorite convenience store in Japan? And what’s your favorite item to get there?

If the boys could pick one wrestler/person to imitate their voice forever, who would it be? For example, mine would be Scott Hall cause I would tell Jawnny everyday “YOU WANT A WAR???”

Do you boys need to save 30% on beautiful polished floor tiles? Because I know a guy.

What do you think about the King of the Hill reboot?

Hey Jawnny, Sam and Dean Winchester broke the last seal and now the gates of hell have opened. Is there anything fun to do in the one place not affected by the apocalypse, Philly?

If you could go back in time and tell a past version of you 1 thing about the modern state of wrestling, what little bit of information would you tell yourself?

What’s ur go to ice cream flavor?

If the three of you had to bippleyang or fuckelahtoogun to save the other, which of you would take the uceullshanguhsnackens? Sorry if there's a language barrier, I'm from Baltimore

If you could go back in time and witness a specific wrestling match, show, or moment live. What would it be?

Will you guys be coming to Canada? MLP is doing great things in Ontario and I would love to see a collab show

If you each could steal one thing from current WWE/AEW to add to DPW, like a specific wrestler or production element, what would it be?

fuck marry kill: yokozuna, rikishi, fred ottman

What da cat doin?

You get to make a spot, as fucked as you want (everyone will be okay after) what spot are you making Chris Danger do

Will there ever be another deadlock drop?

Hey guys sorry if you have answered this before but I've always been curious to know what your guys favorite wrestling ppvs are.

Hey guys I just woke up from a coma after eating the Garfield Pez, what did I miss?

This one’s for Johnny: Why do you not like Dr.Pepper? With it’s blend of 23 delicious flavors, I’m sure it would make a man like you go SKEEEWOAAAAH

Do u think mania is gonna be in Saudi Arabia?

When Calvin Tankman threw Jame’s flip phone, was that planned? And if not what was the aftermath

Hey Tony was the worse team ever the Panthers or the Eagles ?

How are the hairlines, boys?

James, can you talk shit about the Phillies?

How does a Goldberg eat corn the long way?

Help me. I teach middle schoolers and one of my students does the Scott Steiner overly-aggressive "HUNH!?!" every time he doesn't hear something. The kid has never heard of Big Poppa Pump or Deadlock. It's possible I'll have this boy in one of my classes again next year, and the other students can't understand why I giggle like an idiot whenever he does it. Please advise.

What strategies are you each implementing to elevate DPW’s presence in the indie wrestling scene, and how do you balance creative storytelling with the logistical challenges of running a promotion in today’s competitive landscape?

Between prime CZW and prime ECW which had the better lightweight/high-flyers?

Been curious for a bit now - what are the challenges running a wrestling show in America vs say, Japan? Whether it be like a logistics thing or talent communication, stuff like that. (Not that I think running a show in the US would be super easy, just wondering if there's like a stark difference)

What horror crossover would you want most in the vein of a Freddy Vs Jason?

How many cobs of corn could Goldberg eat the long way? How many could Jawnny eat?

What is one wrestling stipulation you'd like to see in wrestling more?

Are you ever gonna find a way to get John McCarthy to DPW? Only Ref likely to kick both wrestlers asses if the match sucks.

Have any of the boys ever had Peas before?

What is your earliest memory of wrestling? Mine is John Cena vs Kenzo Suzuki and Cena said he’d cum on Kenzos wife’s face😂😂😂

what are your guys opinions on the great state of idaho

What's your least favorite spot in wrestling, and why? I hate flash paper, it's corny and kinda fucks up every single time.

Have you guys ever talked about making changes to the Patreon/Podcast now that DPW has become such a massive success and responsibility?

When it comes to booking DPW, do you guys book as a committee or do you book certain stuff individually? Also do you guys have different styles of booking shows?

whats the biggest interruption you guys had trying to record for the pod/patreon? (besides that time Jawhnnys internet went out and you left it in)

This is a question for all the boys. Who are wrestlers that you loved growing up that you cannot stand now? Also Vice Versa.

Have you guys watched any Japanese deathmatch promotions like BJW or FREEDOMS and if so, would there there be any standout matches you'd consider for Watch This?

if you each could add literally anyone as a skin in Fortnite, who would it be and why?

What has been y'all's favorite Non-(Smackdown, Raw, Nitro, Thunder or Impact) to review?

Outside of the DPW matches this year, what have been your favorite matches you’ve seen so far?

What are your favorite WWE PPVs of all time?

My local indie promotion is totally ripping off DPW's whole vibe, almost like they want a war. Can you bring DPW to San Diego and storm their dojo or something?

What happened to the DPW behind the scenes videos/blogs? Where can I see them?

Why does Sara Jay have such a killer body but has a pterodactyl face like trips? Just a random thought

Hey I work with Steve Blackmans nephew, I wanted to ask yall if you had any questions you wanted to pass along lol

Are you guys aware of the fantastic job paynexkiller does on youtube with the retro syncs?

Who'd you vote for and why

With the Pod & DPW doing well, plus the lack of any truly great modern wrestling games, do you ever see yourselves being finished with producing videogame content?

If you could replace yourself with one wrestlers career or run, who would it be? Then, who's would you not want?

If you were to be cast as any iconic horror villain/monster in a film, who would you play?

When was your hoes era and what are some good stories from said era

I know y'all always talk about 2005 being arguably the best year in wrestling, but what would you guys consider to be the worst?

Does it clap?

Does it give you guys an ego boost to watch a bad show for a retro review, knowing full well that you’ve produced much better wrestling?

I've been listening through the podcast from the start whilst at work, currently at July 2023 so I'll probably hear this episode in about 2 months time, thanks for the months of solid work fuel so far boys. I was wondering who would be your ideal get for the 2005-2009 era TNA Roster that never got there for whatever reason? I've been watching a lot of it and keep thinking how great Eddie Guerrero would have been there.

If you guys were to do a theoretical invasion angle against another company ( WWE, aew, etc) and the blowoff was a 6 on 6 tag match against that company, who would you pick to be on Team DPW?

What if Repo Man came back and repo'd hulk hogans creative control?

If Goldberg had hair, what hairstyle would have changed the business the most?

Ayy Tony🤌🏿 what's your favorite handicap match?

Which horror movie slasher do you think you could out smart? And which of you 3 is going first?

Was there ever a moment you remember in wrestling that made you stop watching (either a show or wrestling all together for a bit?).

Tony, are you ever gonna finish your NCAA 14 RTG??

Why is it every time you ran Logan Square, I saw Adam Priest show up 30 minutes before doors open?

What's the nastiest bump you can remember off the top of your head? Also I've heard that Tony has a large penile memberski.

What are your top 3 wrestling stage designs or all time?

Hey boys, how’s the weight loss journey coming along? I started about the same time you guys did and I can say mine is going catastrophically terrible.

What is the boys favorite funny or happy memory of each other… and another thing. Why do they hate him?

Hey I’m the guy that gave you a copy of MacGruber in Japan. Have you had a chance to watch it yet?

What’s been the most satisfying thing since starting DPW?

What are your top 3 favorite video game guns?

You can only give one wrestler all time steroids to make them bigger/better. Who're you giving roids to?

Have you guys ever experienced a while bunch of turbulence before?

What smaller old company do you have the most interest in viewing for the pod i.e WXO/XWF?

What TV shows/ movies have you enjoyed recently?

Who are some of people you were most shocked to learn, listen to / knew of the podcast?

What was your Saturday morning cartoon/ kid shows line up, when you were younger?

What games have yall been playing recently?

Is anyone going to eat all these burritos?

How does DPW capture its sound? I'm a huge music/audio person and I've studied it a ton and its a field i know alot about. I know somewhat how WWE does it but how does an indie do it.

Can you guys bring back the segment of you guys talking about DPW shows specifically what happened in Japan and stories from those shows?

Do You boys have any regrets about DPW and where it's at now?

If you three had a trivia contest to see who knew the most about the history of pro wrestling, who do you guys think would win?

How many days out of the week do each of the boys have freaks?

Outside of DPW, what would you guys say is the best entry point for getting into the Indies? I'd love to branch out my wrestling viewing but don't know where to start

Dream matches for DPW? Realistic or not. Other than flair vs the blooper obv

Do you think it's possible to be a normal person in wrestling or does the business just inevitably turn everyone into a freak, a moron, or a pervert?

After 300 episodes, which wrestlers or personality that you guys used to not care about ended up becoming a really liked or a favorite of yours?

Where were you on 9/11? (Not accusatory, as a filthy bruv I’m always curious to hear what people remember from that day)

Hi D-boyz! If DPW could collab with any other wrestling promotion (alive or not), which one would you like to collab with? Besides the ones you've already collab'd with.

I posted this one on the Deadlock Reddit if you wanna check it out. If you could have one wrestler face another version of themselves who would you choose? You can pick match type and all the other things that come with it. Here’s the link: https://www.reddit.com/r/deadlockpw/s/dpdsudphQu

I was listening to another podcast (bigsofttitty.png) where the hosts were discussing the best wrestling entrance music to play at a wedding. What would you want to walk down the aisle to? (For the record, BST's top 3 picks were Undertaker - naturally - Benoit - no comment - and Carlito.)

What got you three originally talking on starting a pro wrestling company?

If you could make a DPW game, what engine would it use?

Based on the ROARING success of See No Evil, if money was no object, what wrestler/wrestling personality would you put in a horror movie? For instance, if I ever needed someone to be The Devil Himself in my movie, I would cast The Sinister Minister himself, James Mitchell. Hope y'all have fun with this one. P.S. Don't know if y'all realize this or not, but Texas is a big state and Pasadena is like 4 hours away from me. Bring DPW to the Dallas/Fort Worth area so we can all go get Whataburger after the show, bruddah

What if instead of shaving Hogan's mustache they shaved his head and eyebrows.

Do you find the more older wrestling you're watching influenced how you book?

How has DPW affected you guys mentally and physically in recent months what with the Japan tour and all, like has it made you guys make lifestyle changes to manage day to day due to travel, stress etc?

Do you have any non wrestling stars that you guys would love to have on the pod or maybe a guest announcer at a show?

Have you ever thought about running a show on "Kiss Your Homies Day"? I think you should, it would bring the world closer together.

If you could have a product slonsor your show, which one would you take just for the bit? Cuz I need DPW What Da Dog Doin sponsored by Stacker 2

How’s the weight loss going?

Boys if my local indie can book jbl so can you. So my question is will we get Kevin Blackwood bs Jbl in an I quit match

This question may be more for James, what would you do if you thought you were in a Bojangles but after you order you were really in a Biscuitville?

what are some things that you are most proud of that has come from the podcast?

Biggest guilty pleasure wrestler? Mine has to be the Ryback

When’s the next merch drop coming? I’m trynna rock the DPW collection.

you gotta take one of the four pillars moves, what r u taking kawada driver burning hammer (with corner setup) tiger driver (you know which version) nodowa otoshi but u take a neck bump bcuz taue said so

One question, but three questions, best time of day to watch a wrestling show: -live in person; -live on TV; -via VOD?

Who would win the war? Scott Hall Foresight Hulk Goldberg Eating Corn the long Way Or Carlito (Just Because I Wanna Hear John do the Carlito voice)

Don’t really have a question just want to say thank you for running a podcast “for the boys” that still feels inclusive and not overrun by misogyny/transphobia. I’m just getting into wrestling and this has been such a fun and welcoming podcast for me despite not being, well, a boy.

I’m looking for book recommendations. Is there any wrestling related books you guys have read? (If you recommend a Mick Foley book I’m gonna jump off a hell in a cell)

whats ur top 3 dpw matches

Have the boys considered recording and saving episodes in case of travel issues/illness/DPW to allow the podcast to release on a normal schedule?

You guys are pretty funny. FUNNY LOOKIN. What are some of the biggest things throughout your life that built and shaped your current sense of humor?

why come Jawnny not leave the Toby alone, always threatening violence and Jame just laugh?

Episode 302? Kayfabe is dead!

Would you rather give the first 80% of a blowjob or the final 20%

But really tho would you guys and more so COULD you guys ever come to Australia I need to jump over the barricade and hit Jawny wit a Overdrive

You want a war?

If DPW, could have a in-house composer for wrestling themes from any other company who would it be? (Ex. Jim Johnston, CFO$, Def Rebel, Jimmy Hart & Howard Helm, Dale Oliver, Mikey Rukus)

What wrestling match has left you the most disappointed?

Can we expect any new merch soon or even bringing back some old designs? I need to rep the black and orange✌️🧡

what are the do & dont of politicking?

What bad/campy gimmick from the New Generation era or earlier do you think could work today, either on the indies or a major company?

What do I have to do to get DPW to come to Philly?

Which pokemon would go with certain wrestlers, and how do you think this would give an advantage to them in the ring

i recall yall mentioning deadlock (the game) several episodes ago. what are your thoughts on it, especially since they got Samoa Joe to voice one of the characters?

I know you guys love the Atlanta braves especially you Jawnny so who are you’re favorite braves players

Did you pray today?

for all the guys: do you have an earliest favorite match, and would you ever want to do a Watch This of wrestling from pre-80s/pre US national expansion?

It’s been a long time but I would like to hear more about Toby’s big fat deck

have y’all seen sinners or finals destination bloodlines? if so how y’all fell bout dis new generation of horror

did any of you ever do tape trading? if so whats the experience like? as a gen z fan of wrestling the concept of tape trading always sounded really cool to me

Do you listen to the podcast episodes that you are not in?

I've been shot by James countless times when telling me to get the fuck out. Do you guys have a hospital when I finally get in? I haven't found it yet and I'm starting to feel dizzy.

Jawnny, who’s your Street Fighter main?

Have you guys played Elder Scrolls:Oblivion remastered yet?

This one for James: what happened to the lost colony of Roanoke North Carolina? Where'd all the people go?

What has been your personal favourite podcast moment

How did you all manage to secure the resources necessary to launch your own wrestling promotion? Follow up question: if someone were to follow your footsteps, what advice would you offer them?

What is the best present each of you has ever received? (For Birthday, Christmas etc)

if James likes the Panthers, and Jawnny likes the Eagles (go birds), does Toby have a pro team? or is it straight Husker style?

Johnny mentioned a few weeks ago that he has watched a lot of shoot interviews online. Can you tell us some of your favourite interview

Since it's now over a decade old, do you guys have any plans to review Lucha Underground?

did you go to japan just so you could book the astronauts

Who is the craziest wrestler in wrestling history? Not just their in ring stuff but also real life. Benoit is not eligible.

For all the boys: What are your top 3 nu-metal songs?

Hey Tony and his Pizza guys. Was there a moment where your illusion of wrestling being real was broken and you finally accepted it was fake? For me, it was the lead up to No Way Out 2005. JBL was scared of the barbwire steel cage. "But he was on it in the poster! Why would he do that if he's scared! Oh my God, wrestling is fake!"

question for tony: if you had a tiny clone of james, would you torture it?

Hey, guys! Would you ever consider for a "Watch This", a match from Puerto Rico's WWC or IWA? There are a lot of good ones, and I think it could be worth your while. Greetings from one of your many fans in the island!

Has there been a wrestler you guys used to love when you were younger, but you realised now through the retro reviews was dogshit?

Are there any more recent episodes of wrestling that you've considered giving the Retro Review treatment?

If you could pick any talent in DPW to have a Paul Heyman type of manger who would it be? And how do I apply?

Are any of you guys personal friends with any wrestlers?

If horror/slasher icons fought in a early UFC era tournament who wins. I got money on Bubba Sawyer he got that farmer boy strength

I thought 300 was the end, did plans change?

Boys, how was it running a show on WrestleMania weekend for the first time? Any Las Vegas stories you want to share?

Y'all fuck with D&D? Plus, thanks for all you guys do

For Jawnny: When are we getting Nick Gage -"Little Crazy"?

Growing up, and even now into adulthood, who would you guys consider to be your genuine top 5 of all time? No matter the company, era, or nostalgic factors?

Do you wanna be hardcore? Do you wanna be extreme?

Did any of you take a picture with Kazuma Kiryu in Japan?

How are you boys feeling about the Switch 2? Or just the current state of video games in general?

Yall like BattlArts?

You can change the outcome of one match from any point in history. What match, who goes over, and why?

What’s the best Resident Evil game?

When you guys are booking DPW, how involved are yall in the finish? Do you pitch ideas or just say who’s up and whether it’s clean or not?

Each of the boys: what’s your favorite SGH/WatchThis?

What are your opinions on Frank Walkers National Tiles!