Hammerlock Hangover

Another slow news week for the perpetually hungover. The guys discuss Wrestlemania, it’s aftermath, WWE squandering the post Wrestlemania momentum. Also, extensive coverage of the WWE releases, possible landing places, and a debate over the value of Samoa Joe and The IIconics. Both AEW and NXT saw the ratings spikes, can they be maintained? How does AEW keep missing the boat on Jade Carill's booki...

On this episode, Jeff and Steve remember fond WrestleMania memories, recap WWE NXT Takeover Stand and Deliver, give their review of AEW Dynamite, and bring you WWE WrestleMania 37 Predictions. What new factions debuted on AEW? How on Earth did Steve predict the Young Bucks turning on Moxley? Will Becky Lynch return at WM? All these questions will be answered on this WrestleMania weekend episode!

On this episode, Jeff & Steve are back to discuss all the latest, and greatest, from the world of wrestling. Why did WWE Raw suck and how can The Hurt Business separating be saved? 🤔 AEW continues to miss steps towards significant progression in areas they should be excelling. Did AEW ruin SoCal Uncensored? When will the Miro push begin? Why was Jeff so disappointed in the Christian Cage Match an...

Sufficiently hungover while on vacation, Steve and Jeff discuss the week in wrestling. Features include the Bianca Sasha build, the Universal Title 3 way dance, Pro-Smashley propaganda and WWE news and rumors. Barrister Dos discusses some events in the Riddle suit and is confounded by why some reported Bill Nye's suit as related to wrestling. News from around the world is reported ranging from the...

On this episode, Kevin Castle joins us to discuss WWE Fastlane predictions and the latest landscape of wrestling. Plus, Jeff & Steve chop it up on the EPIC ThunderRosa vs Britt Baker match on AEW Dynamite and where AEW should go from here. Steve dumps on the Cody vs Pentagon match and explains why Pentagon is being booked like Ricochet. Jeff delivers another solid Cameron Grimes impression. We mar...

The "Independent Contractor" status for wrestling talent has long been controversial. On this episode, we deep dive into two upcoming cases where wrestlers have decided to make a stand and challenge that classification in State & Federal Courts. The Hammerlock Hangover, in an exclusive first interview regarding these cases, speaks with Stephen P. New (Legal Counsel for Klein & Mercury)[58 min]. We...

On this episode, Jeff and Steve welcome Employment Attorney Gregg Greenberg on the show to discuss former Ring Of Honor Champion, Kelly Klein's lawsuit vs. Sinclair broadcasting (1 Hour, 34 min). The outcome of this can have serious repercussions throughout the world of professional wrestling and we deep dive into all the background information and what it means to the wrestling industry. If that...

This week Steve and Jeff put over the newest top contender for the WWE Championship, Bobby SMASHLEY! We bring you our reactions to Miz winning the WWE Title, plus other Elimination Chamber results. An argument breaks out over why Drew McIntyre should, or shouldn't, have been on Raw after losing the belt. We review the rest of Raw and give thoughts on The Hurt Business, Braun Strowman's placement i...

On this episode, Jeff and Steve welcome Professor Chabelo (of the PW Hustle Network) to continue our Wrestling Social Media discussion, and provide his opinions on the latest week of Wrestling. We discuss AEW Dynamite (15 min), the Barbed Wire Deathmatch stip between Omega & Moxley, Where's Darby and why Taz STILL needs to be fired, Steve rants on the booking of LAX/Proud and Powerful, and we comp...

On this episode, we talk about wrestling social media groups, what makes good ones and what makes bad ones. Jeff gives his insights on being a mod in one group (:50 min), what made him walk away from it this week, and the apparent toxic fallout of that decision. We also discuss Jim Cornette's latest thoughts and the ever changing landscape of what's "correct" to say/do today versus 20 or 30 years...

On this episode of the Hammerlock Hangover, Jeff and Steve discuss all the buzz around Kenta on AEW Dynamite; is there a business relationship between New Japan and AEW? What did Moxley, and AEW, do wrong to cost Kenta from feeling like a bigger deal? We give our thoughts on what was the match of the night on AEW, Kip and Penelope's wedding. Jeff continues his crusade to #FireTaz, while Steve rant...

On this weeks episode, Jeff and Steve welcome the Hammerlock Hangover's Special Correspondent on Social Media and Technology, Tamara Davis, to the show. We discuss the WWE/NBC Peacock deal and what it means to wrestling fans (3 min mark), Royal Rumble Predictions (30 min), WWE NXT and the Value of the Bella Twins on Social Media (1hr), how Thea Trinidad (fka WWE's Zelina Vega) can be making BANK o...

On this episode, Jeff and Steve run the gamut of wrestling topics! They start out with recapping highlights from AEW (2 min), which include a discussion on Sting wrestling, why Taz continues to be an ineffective manager (#FireTaz), shoddy ringwork, the AEW/Impact FAIL, a missed opportunity to push a talented tag team, and where this Young Bucks and Omega stuff is going. Over on NXT (59 min), we re...

In this Episode of The Hammerlock Hangover, Jeff and Steve discuss Chris Jericho and Drew McIntyre's COVID diagnosis, speculate on the management of these diagnoses in wrestling, and argue about who's responsible. We review a stellar WWE SmackDown showcasing Shinsuke Nakamura, compare Roman to a mob boss, and botch Michael Imperioli's name. We try to make sense of AEW booking, argue about who's a...

On this episode, Jeff and Steve review so much wrestling within the past 10 days, you're liable to get motion sick! We recap,and review WWE SmackDown, NXT New Years Evil, AEW New Years Smash, the Brodie Lee Tribute, Wrestle Kingdom 15, and Jeff gives an EPIC rant on WWE Raw Legends Night. Plus, we debate what makes a legend a "Legend" in WWE; talk about UT why the AEW Bullet Club reuniting was lac...

On this episode, Jeff & Steve are joined by Drew Yari (from "The Drew Yari Show" Podcast) to discuss the passing of Jon Huber (aka Brodie Lee, Luke Harper). We shout out some of the tributes to him and discuss whether WWE should've paid hkmage with a 10-Bell Salute. We give our thougts on NXT (A Very Gargano Christmas), AEW Dynamite, NBA Twitter going after Chris Jericho, and what's next for The D...

On this special Christmas episode of The Hammerlock Hangover, we welcome back Kevin Castle to discuss the WWE TLC PPV results, get his opinion on Wrestling's best & worst of the year, plus predictions for 2021. We also play a fun game with wrestling couples & rando tag teams.

In this JAM PACKED episode, Jeff & Steve interview Wrestling Music Composer John Kiernan. He shares how he got into creating Wrestling Entrance music for Wrestlers, what the collaboration process looks like, and we debate about WWE being Bon Jovi or Metallica. Also, Jeff reports on details within the ad industry as it relates to demo's, the real value of the viewers disparity between AEW & NXT, an...

In this Episode, Jeff & Steve hit up all the latest on IMPACT Wrestling and their "working relationship" with AEW. Who benefited the most from it this week? What can wrestling fans expect going forward? We review the latest AEW Dynamite that featured A LOT of talking. Find out why Jeff wans to get #FireTaz trending! We give our thoughts on the last week of WWE programming (AWWWW!). We deep dive in...

On this EPIC episode of The Hammerlock Hangover, Jeff & Steve welcome Anthony Alston (formerly of The Dirt Sheet Dudes) as a guest to weigh in on the AEW Debut of Sting, the potential collaboration with Impact Wrestling, and why no one is talking about Moxley's World Title reign. We give our reviews of the rest of AEW Dynamite including an interesting perspective on Miro's booking and what Tony Kh...

On this episode, Jeff & Steve discuss WWE Survivor Series results, the Undertaker Final Farewell, and why they've been feeling somber all week. Plus, the boys talk about the lead up to AEW "Winter is Coming," and who REALLY attacked Jon Moxley. SURPRISE! It's not who you think it is! And, we cap off with news from NWA, MLW, ROH & Impact Wrestling. Oh, and we mention Erin Brockovich a few times.

On this episode... Jeff & Steve talk UNION shop and Survivor Series Predictions with one of the originators of Wrestling podcasts, Kevin Castle (from "The Don Tony & Kevin Castle Show"). In HOUR 1, we recap the Zelina Vega firing from WWE, what misconceptions wrestling fans have of the situation, and can unions work in wrestling? In HOUR 2, we chat about Drew McIntyre's recent WWE Championship win...

On this episode of "The Hammerlock Hangover," Jeff & Steve discuss the results of AEW's Full Gear show, plus the fallout from the latest AEW Dynamite. Was FTR vs Young Bucks an "instant classic?" Is all the controversy surrounding Brandi Rhodes warranted? Steve rants on AEW and their inability to push People of Color. Jeff uncovers some "fake news" in regards to the Rhodes' name battle, and who's...

On Episode 3, Jeff & Steve run down the AEW Full Gear card, plus give their thoughts on the build to it. Also, they give their takes on "The Most Important Streak in Wrestling," The Undertaker's 200th "final appearance, " Sasha v. Bayley, plus Steve goes on an EPIC Tucker rant... Again! All this and the latest from the world of wrestling!

In this Episode, Jeff and Steve run down WWE NXT Halloween Havoc, AEW Dynamite, WWE Hell in a Cell 2020 and Monday Night Raw. Plus, we find out why does Jeff hates Johnny Gargano? Why does Steve hate Tucker? Is AEW ruining one of the Top 5 atag Team's in the World? And, most importantly why do these guys think Lana's streak is the most important streak in all of Wrestling? All this plus news and n...