Hammerlock Hangover

This week's episode Jeff and Steve bring you their reactions to one of the best professional wrestling PPVs in a while, AEW All Out. We discuss the epic debuts of Bryan Danielson, Adam Cole, and Ruby Soho; what worked and what could've been better? Are AEW and WWE REALLY in competition if WWE is selling diversity and family programming and AEW is not? The boys also speculate on why guys like guys...

This week, Jeff catches Steve up on the week of wrestling after living "off the grid for a week." They delve into the shocking death of WCW and TNA star Daffney. The wrestling world reacts to raise awareness to mental illness and Karl Anderson takes the opportunity to dropkick WWE. NWA Empowerrr and NWA 73 are reviewed, including why is Ric Flair celebrating with a common man like Trevor Murdoch?...

He retired as Chief of Detectives from the NYPD. You know him as the lead detective whose task force solved the Son of Sam David Berkowitz. We discuss his life in policing, answer some questions about the organizational structure and ranks, and name some names. He was also involved in the investigations of a prominent Rabbi's assassination, the Howard Beach murder, and the 1993 bombing of the Worl...

On this episode, Jeff and Steve discuss the long awaited debut of CM Punk on AEW, his impact on wrestling, and what to expect. Also, how AEW dropped the ball with their latest episode of Dynamite, why is Malakai Black scared of Lee Johnson? We compare Arn Anderson to Mr. Miyagi; Kazarian single handedly runs off a World Champion and his three cronies, and explain why Jon Moxley cuts promos in the...

The boys are joined by Drew Yari to review the week in wrestling. From the debut of Rampage to the possible retirement match of Jericho, to AAA Triplemania & NJPW Resurgence, to ratings, NXT & Lilly, it’s all covered. The three of us give our WWE SummerSlam & Takeover predictions. The continuing Hook Goldberg debate rages on. Doudrop in and listen!

This episode dives into Keith Lee's YouTube video elaborating the health issues that kept him out of action for months, and Mia Yim's sacrifice to care for him. Reviewing AEW, we talk about all the possibilities heading into Omega vs Christian on Rampage, how does Christian get 2 World Title opportunities, or maybe not? Will Omega lose most of his championships this weekend? We temper the hype on...

Episode 44 finds Jeff and Steve arguing about the value of several recent WWE Releases, most notably Bray Wyatt and Ric Flair. Did Bray ge a raw deal or was he had he already reached his pinnacle? And, what great idea does Steve have in store for Bronson Reed, and his REAL thoughts on why he was let go? Jeff rants on why WWE is "stupid." We compare the NXT In-Dex storyline to Dirty Dancing. Plus,...

On this special bonus episode of HH, Jeff and Steve are reunited for an episode of unPOPULAR Review to recap an episode of AEW Dynamite. How well has Malakai Black been booked? Where did we get a time machine to watch Jericho vs Juventud Guerrera? How big is Jon Moxley's head? All this, AEW Rankings, and lots of fun!

In an impromptu solo effort, Jeff meanders through Fyter Fest 2 through Fight for the Fallen, and everything in between. Can he stay on point without Steve? Let's find out!

This week Jeff and Steve drop an early pod to discuss WWE Money in the Bank and Monday Night Raw Results. Steve pokes holes into Jeff's beliefs on Karrion Kross and his overall feelings on Raw being a miserable show. Jeff also shares his "excitement" for the return of Goldberg.

This week, Jeff gets into Twitter trouble after criticizing the first entrant into NWA's Empowerrrrrrrrr Women's Invitational. We deep dive into the drama and set the record straight. Also, after passing away earlier this week, we look back at Mr. Wonderful's legacy. Plus, the boys run down the WWE Money in the Bank card and give predictions, argue over Goldberg vs Lashley, and review the last wee...

This week, the boys discuss the AEW debut of Malakai Black/Tommy End (or whatever his name is now). Steve trashes the selling of his eye, while Jeff loves on it. Is a Cody burial next for Black? They review AEW Dyna... Errr, I mean Road Rager as Jeff schools you on why the Bucks match was garbage, we compare Moxley to crusty bread, and the boys disagree on Britt Baker's promo. Plus, NXT Great Amer...

With WWE dropping their Top 50 WWE Tag Teams list this week, Jeff and Steve decided to discuss who are the best tag teams in wrestling. Who made the list, who didn't, and who placed better than others? Also, we quickly chat about recent releases, the latest developments on all the major weekly wrestling shows, Jeff gives a review of Salina De La Renta's jammies, and Great American Bash predictions...

This week the boys spend a bulk of the time talking about the news of WWE hiring a writer that knows nothing about wrestling, what skills are needed for writing, and the importance of diversity. We also hear about Jeff's hard times while attempting to order wrestling tees from WWE, AEW and ROH. Plus, other wrestling news, AEW Dynamite recap, and more!

This special episode is a simulcast of a recent unPOPULAR Review Show Jeff & Steve Co-hosted. In it, they review the June 21st, 2021 episode of WWE Monday Night Raw. You'll hear their thoughts on Nikki Cross' new superhero gimmick, Piper Niven gets a name, reviews of Riddle, RKO and the build to Money in te Bank.

This week the guys review the Takeover talking points. Joe is back. Kross is a heel. LA Knight is a star. We distinguish southern from swampy-moonshine-voodoo-inbred and argue about Eva Marie. Andrade fizzles even outside AEW; appropriate amount of AEW criticism; ratings, news, and fun. Oh... and WWE Hell in a Cell predictions.

This week's episode is full of potpourri as Jeff and Steve discuss a myriad of wrestling hot topics in a lackluster week of wrestling results. Topics include two startling resignations from pro wrestling, two recent WWE Releases signing with the competition, NXT Takeover: In Your House predictions, the latest ratings, and why Cameron Grimes should be called up o he Main Roster.

The guys dive into the WWE releases and corporate moves and rumors. They also review Double or Nothing, Smackdown, Raw and NXT. Of course, the news. Perhaps most importantly, they dusted off their 2021 predictions (and some friend’s predictions) and reviewed how they did mid year.

This week we cover AEW Double or Nothing predictions with Alex Slowes from the "Off the Mat" podcast and play-by-play announcer for Tampa Bay Pro Wrestling. We start the show with the rumors of WWE and NJPW entertaining a business partnership; Jeff and Steve break down whether they believe it or not and what it could mean for the wrestling industry. We give good ple Tuckayyy a job. Plus, the lates...

Backlash takes many forms. The guys discuss Wrestlemania Backlash; backlash to Zombies; backlash to NXT releases; backlash to major programming changes for AEW; backlash from rumors of discord between the Elite and within the elite in New Japan; backlash to the death of the controversial New Jack. All that and a review of the news, wrestling shows, ratings and more Lanny Poffo than is logical.

This week, Jeff & Steve start off with the rumors of Thea Trinidad (aka Zelina Vega) returning to WWE. We mark out at all the possibilities of booking her return. We have Impact Rebellion ratings and compare them to a lame house party. Also, WWE WrestleMania Backlash predictions! AEW Dynamite Reviews! And, we manage to piss off the mutant pterodactyl community as Jeff poops on the Savage Land.

The Garden ventures into the Rain Forest and the mighty Amazon to talk to our man on the ground, Rodrigo Machado, to discuss the culture and people of Brazil...and the pre-European religion and monsters! Because that's how we roll here. We also note some pan cultural commonalities because that's also how we roll. I bet you've never heard much of these myths before. I hadn't.

This is a special episode of Hammerlock Hangover as Jeff & Steve interview Harry Aaron (25 min), Sports Photographer, and Kim Artlip (1hr, 30min), Ignite Wrestling Creator and Promoter. Check out their compelling stories of how they got into the Wrestling business and how to achieve success in the industry. Harry shares the importance of getting credit for creative work, including a recent exchang...

On this episode of the CLINICALLY ACCLAIMED Hammerlock Hangover, we talk about the rumors of Tessa Blanchard closing in on an agreement with AEW. What does it mean for their Women's division? What does it mean for Daga? What does it mean for Nagata? Find out here! Chelsea Green had ideas for her WWE character, we break them down. Also, the #FireTaz movement gets acknowledged by Taz himself! Plus,...

This episode tackles the drama of Mickie James and a garbage bag of her items being sent to her home a week after being released. Was it overblown or insensitive? We break it down for you. Plus, we discuss recent WWE Financials reports and the future of live shows. Will they be a thing of the past? Riddle gets a surprise win over RKO on WWE Raw; what does it mean for Riddle? We comment on the retu...