February 9, 2026

DEADLOCK Podcast #336 (Video)

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 favorite as of late on the SmackDown-exclusive "Million Dollar Tough Enough". Al Snow has brought Kurt Angle out to teach these guys a lesson in what it takes to be a WWE Superstar, including doing squats, running, eating pasta, and drinking milk.

After Kurt puts them through a session of burpees, he asks any of the competitors if they want to get in the ring with him. Daniel Puder is the man to step up to the plate, and everything after that is history.

Also on this episode, Booker T is getting ready for his PPV title match against JBL, but JBL & his "Chief of Staff" Orlando Jordan have come up with a plan to try to take him out before then. Josh Mathews interviews Orlando Jordan before his scheduled match with Booker T, and Orlando & JBL's attitude sets Josh off, leading to him teaming up with Booker T in the MAIN EVENT of this SmackDown to face JBL & Orlando!

We also can't forget that Luther Reigns & Mark Jindrak are on this show. They take on the team of RVD & Rey Mysterio! Spike Dudley & The Dudley Boyz look to take out The Big Show before Survivor Series, and Jackie Gayda looks to defend the honor of her man, Charlie Haas, against Dawn Marie in an Arm Wrestling Contest. 2004 really was special.

Revisiting WWE SmackDown 2004 - The Daniel Puder/Kurt Angle Incident (YouTube)

Comments (20)

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Veeeeeeeera · February 14, 2026

Three things. 1. I heard Puder suspected the milk and pasta was supposed to make them bloated and sluggish for a later challenge so he was just kinda playing with his food not eating it unless Al Snow was right in his face. 2. Daniel Rodimer is currently in jail for murdering a guy who allegedly offered his (adult) daughter cocaine at a party. 3. Despite Marty Wright being cut for lying about his age, according to Dave Meltzer at least three guys who made it to Smackdown lied about having a college basketball, college football, and/or arena football background — he couldn’t find any of their names on the past rosters of the teams/leagues they mentioned.

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Getting Trained Just So John Blud Will Face Me In A Log Cabin Light Tube Death Match. C'mon Jawnny. Do it...FOR THE DUB! · February 13, 2026

my boy Justin is the sole reasons all the videos got hit. So I racked his ass for you boys. Sorry about his BULLSHIT

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Clippy605 · February 11, 2026

Yo, since there was an Ace Combat convo lemme just give you a description so everyone has an idea of what they are. Imagine Metal Gear, but planes. Not a perfect 1 to 1. But Ace Combat is wild! Also the soundtracks are my pinnacle of video game soundtracks. Not a series for everyone, but the music is 1000% a recommendation.

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Johnny Ace of Bass · February 11, 2026

Can’t believe danish pudding done that

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moon.wyrms · February 11, 2026

Should’ve had the Ultimate Warrior as a tough enough trainer. “EAT THE PASTA AGAIN, IM FIFTY FUCKING YEARS OLD.”

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yea my bitch goin but at least i got dis paper · February 10, 2026

oh god it’s da daniel pudder smackdown

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Eugene Earst Elmsley · February 10, 2026

To train Bryan Danielson, Shawn Michaels made him eat pasta and milk,then do sprints and squats for 10 hours a day

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Garrett Kenney · February 9, 2026

So apparently Josh Matthews has a singles match against Orlando Jordan the following week...AND WINS!

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Treadcutter213 · February 9, 2026

Oh my?! November 4th warning?!

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itreatthepluglikehulkhoganandjuststraightuplietoem · February 9, 2026

Next week, al snow goes “So this week after you swim the gulf of mexico, eat ddp hamburger, and repeat, Big Boss Man is gonna kidnap your dead father and you have to stop him”

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The one called Clamps · February 9, 2026

Sprint! Squats! Pasta! Milk! You better fucking do it again

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Pat Loomis is 6 blunts deep @ busch gardens watchin deadlock in line for pantheon · February 9, 2026

Pastamania twounior

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Mattie · February 9, 2026

That ace combat game is actually really fucking good and has a beautiful ending the music in those games makes you really immersed

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theonlywildman · February 9, 2026

Honestly almost all of the ace combat games are like this. Big recommendations to go play more ace combat

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LeJawnny Blames Trust the Dick the Cock Johncess · February 9, 2026

“Don’t pick Daniel Puder”

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TheMizAndJawnnyVsEveryDeadlockPatron2009RawStyle · February 9, 2026

Im so Deadlock brained that I cannot watch wrestling without thinking of what the boys would say about the show im watching

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Steele Lukas · February 9, 2026

SKEEEEEE WOOOOOOAAAAAHHHHH

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ImATennesseeVoluteerTheWaySheGivesMeGoodOlRockyTop · February 9, 2026

Oh, yeah, man, 2004 SmackDown, one of the worst eras of wrestling on television

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Christian Howard · February 9, 2026

THE DANIEL PEW TAR EPISODE!!

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John Nickell · February 9, 2026

My favorite episodes of the pod when they watch the worst episodes ever man. Makes the best podcasts. :)