Gimmick Infringement

This week, the guys talk about shoes. That’s right. Shoes. Devin Booker has his first Nike pair, the Book 1’s, in four colorways. Tyler isn’t sure how to feel about the all oranges. Plus, Brad has commentary about the Golden Bachelor much to Tyler’s delight. In the WWE, a ton of talent, mostly unused, was released. They discuss who they think will go to the independent scene and who they think wil...

This week, the guys talk about the return of the Great One, the Rock, to SmackDown, in addition to his backstage encounter with John Cena. Two legends on the show, but what was the primary motivator off of the heels of the TKO merger? Plus, will we see Rocky-Roman at Mania, or is Cody Rhode’s Falcore-esque never-ending story going to be the tale at the Showcase of the Immortals? In the AEW, Jade C...

This week, the guys talk about the weather. AZ is burning. They also break down the ultimate multi-tool in the white males of a certain age toolkit: the butter knife. In the WWE and online discourse, John Cena is touted as the GOAT, and he is touted as someone who would destroy MJF on a mic. The guys give their opinion on this conversation that is ultimately a dumb sports talk radio segment. Smack...

It's Labor Day weekend, so the guys went All Out! They break down AEW's 2023 All Out in a bonus episode. Tyler bought the event, Brad is fighting back yawns, and the wifi seems to have held up at Tyler's house. Enjoy this special edition of GI. Gimmick Infringement is a proud member of @19MGroup. Head to 19mediagroup.com to check out all of their content offerings. Be sure to also go to gimmickinf...

This week, the guys discuss their favorite moments from WWE Payback, a card that, along with All Out, didn’t have the biggest build or the most hype. Payback delivered. CM Punk was terminated “with cause” by Tony Khan and AEW. They break down the complex nature of the art, the artist, and the interaction of both in social media. Brad cuts a promo on line cutters in adulthood and hypocritical merch...

This week, the guys break down AEW All In at Wembley. The matches were really strong, the event was amazing, and the pacing had us feeling like the crowd at Wembley. SmackDown and the WWE did a great job honoring both Bray Wyatt and Terry Funk. LA Knight finally gets a wing and acts as the face of the company. Heading into another big PLE/PPV weekend, Tyler and Brad try to figure out what the card...

In this special edition of GI, Tyler and Brad discuss what Windham Rotunda, better known as Bray Wyatt, means to them as a performer and a person after Bray's untimely passing at age 36. Gimmick Infringement is a proud member of @19MGroup. Head to 19mediagroup.com to check out all of their content offerings. Be sure to also go to gimmickinfringementpod.com to find extra content from the guys. All...

This week, the guys go all in on All In before going all out the following weekend for All Out and WWE Payback. It’s a huge two week spread. In the WWE, LA Knight lost again, Bianca is likely going on a vacation, and a new era may be emerging as Edge takes his final WWE bow in Toronto. The guys discuss their thoughts on his recent run and the future of the WWE. With All In knocking the door, the g...

This week, the guys start off by talking about what’s on everybody’s mind: who was coming off of the bench for the 2003 Detroit Piston’s championship squad? In the WWE, Jey Uso kicked the Bloodline in the face before quitting the WWE. Is this storyline in the third inning, or is the game already over? Plus, the Endeavor deal is nearing finalization and there is a lone McMahon family member on the...

This week, the guys recap SummerSlam and a wild week in AEW. They break down the card match by match. In AEW, Shida is champ and AEW’s shows are consistently putting out good wrestling. Tyler also gives us another edition of A Rose from Tyler and Trap Tales. The description is brief, but the pod is loaded. Gimmick Infringement is a proud member of @19MGroup. Head to 19mediagroup.com to check out a...

This week, the guys give a throwback episode during the one of the most down sports months of the year. Stephen Cameron of the Close-Up Magic NBA Podcast joined us to discuss the intersection between hoops and professional wrestling. You don’t want to miss this conversation. Gimmick Infringement is a proud member of @19MGroup. Head to 19mediagroup.com to check out all of their content offerings. B...

This week, the guys talk about nearly everything. In the WWE, the war for tribal chiefdom rages on, and Jey Uso is set to fight Roman Reigns for the title at SummerSlam. They discuss who will win, how they think it will play out, and what will become of the Wiseman if Jey does the impossible. In AEW, Ricky Starks was showered with more pyro than Kevin Nash, and the fans were showered with dance mo...

This week, the guys slam through an absolutely loaded episode. In WWE, the Street Profits were picked up by Bobby Lashley. Does it mean we are getting the Hurt Business? Street Business? Hurt Profits? They discuss. Plus, Austin Theory’s run has been met with criticism, and LA Knight seems like the next one up. In AEW, FTR and Bullet Club Gold went 58 minutes on Saturday. Ricky and Willow one their...

This week, the guys go back to basics and deliver a classic GI ep. In WWE, the Money in the Bank fallout is on display. The Bloodline Civil War is over, and so is the Tribal Court. Jey Uso is now at the top of the card. Will he dethrone Roman? Plus, what will the status of the MitB briefcases be when Survivor Series rolls into Chicago, and what will be the main event? In AEW, Scorpio Sky returned,...

This week, the guys change it up before the holiday weekend and Money in the Bank by giving their mid-year wrestling picks! Tap in to see what Tyler and Brad chose for their match and moment of the year, their MVP, the best PPV/PLE, and their inaugural Zion Williamson “What Had Happened Was” of the year. We are midway through 2023, and despite not knowing the definition for “rookie,” the guys do t...

This week, the guys talk about the 2023 Forbidden Door event. They give their takes on match of the night, what worked, what didn’t work as well, and their overall impressions of the show. Tyler and Brad also breakdown the weekly shows, including the negative discourse around women’s wrestling in general after Ronda’s poisonrana this week. With Money in the Bank coming up, there is a lot to be hop...

This week, the guys talk about the collapse of the Bloodline and what the future holds for Jimmy, Jey, Solo, Roman, and the wiseman. The women’s division also seems distracted. Is Charlotte and Bianca taking away from Asuka and Iyo? In AEW, Collision has finally debuted after really good Dynamite and Rampage shows. They break down their thoughts on the show. Plus, they discuss the women’s match an...

This week, the guys talk what they think the Money in the Bank match will look like, and they take a trip down memory lane with the pandemic era MitB match. Will it be Ricochet for Tyler, LA Knight for the fans, or someone else? Plus, new titles have been introduced. A lot of them. Is it too much, too soon? In AEW, Collision is set to debut. They talk about their expectations for the first episode...

This week, the guys talk about Iyo Sky facing off with Asuka ahead of Money in the Bank, teasing a matchup that they are absolutely ready for. Also, the women’s division tag champs demanded to be partners, but without that context, they discuss what the “demands” meant. Plus, Roman hit 1000 days and got a shiny new belt. In AEW, Tony Khan announced that CM Punk would be headlining the debut of Col...

This week, the guys break down the huge PLE/PPV weekend. They first discuss Double or Nothing right after the event, mostly to talk about the booking decisions especially in the first half of the show. Brad was down on this more than most of AEW’s paypes, and Tyler tries to find the optimism. In WWE, Seth Rollins is the new heavyweight champ, and Tyler still thinks Cody is the guy to dethrone Roma...

This week, Tyler takes over in the first ever Fill in the Blanken episode. Brad’s voice is in shambles, so he asks Tyler ten questions, including his thoughts on another women’s PLE, fantasy booking his faves, Cody versus Roman, the Phoenix Suns, and what people can do to make things better. Do you have an iPhone? Like placing bets? Head over to the App Store and download the Sharps app, or get it...

This week, the guys talk about the WWE new big gold belt tournament. They both predict that Seth will win, but they discuss whether or not Seth or Cody will have a bigger pop for winning their respective titles. Plus, the Bloodline feud is great internally, but has it worked recently outside of the family? In AEW, the House of Black debuted the Open House match and it did not disappoint. They comp...

This week, the guys talk about WWE Backlash. The main event was not the main event, Iyo Sky got the babyface treatment, and Bunny took flight. They discuss their most memorable moments of the night. Plus, they talk about whether or not news outlets should break surprises before the show. In AEW, our favorite chicken farmer was involved in a great segment, and the Firm Deletion took place. Brother...

This week, the guys talk about a wild week in the WWE and debuts in AEW. The brand split has begun with the 2023 WWE Draft, and Triple H debuted a new Big Gold Belt. Tyler and Brad talk about Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, and what they think will happen with the new championship. In AEW, Dynamite was pretty good. Tyler didn’t love the ending, but they still see the potential for the 4 pillars match....

This week, the guys talk about quietly busy week in professional wrestling. The WWE is gearing up for the brand draft once again, and Tyler and Brad discuss who they think could benefit the most. Also, they wonder if Cody’s star will ever be quite as bright as it was at Mania. On Wednesday, Tony Khan put out an episode of AEW Dynamite that had people comparing it to Monday Nitro, but is that a goo...