No Gimmicks Podcast

Back with a renewed energy, Devion Black talks about his growth, figuring out who he was and chasing greatness!

Blak and Frank Dee Vader talk about the impact of Ted Turner on wrestling and entertainment. They also talk about the recent TKO financial announcements and compare that to the recent releases. Finally, the duo cover Maul: Shadow Lord and ask if it gives hope to Star Wars fans. 

Tensions are rising, statements are being made and everyone is getting closer & closer to their EDGE.....speaking of which....we heard the MPX Addicts loud and clear last week during Mayhem at Mid Cities....buckle up, we're in for a treat.

In an emergency podcast, Blak and Frank Dee talk about the latest round of WWE releases and why losing the New Day is a bigger deal than WWE thinks. 

This week Blak and JJ interview TWO guests with huge matches coming up. First, LVJ previews what he say will be a defining moment in his career when he takes on Exodus Prime to determine who will represent DFW in the New Texas Pro Texas 8 tournament. Then, we have aura unlimited with Tommy as he takes on a returning Izzy James! 

Blak and Frank Dee talk the Warner Bros. Discovery/Paramount/Netflix deal and the ramifications of it. 

Blak and Frank Dee explore the financial implications of a major wrestling event like Royal Rumble. The hosts discuss the real cost of the relationship between the event and its host nation, alongside audience attendance and the resulting impact. A new game is also previewed, sparking debate about its content.

Previewing their Jan. 15th event, "Uprising", Blak sits with Dragonslayer Pro Wrestling founder Don Richmond to talk about the promotion's beginnings and their first year success. 

The World Breaker Brick Savage stops by to speak on those breaking the one cardinal rule they have set, how their style has evolved and how it keeps the people standing across the ring from them guessing. 

Blak and Dee Vader end out a very momentous 2025 for No Gimmicks! On tap, they talk about John Cena's last match (03:40), the uptick of black singles stars in WWE (15:30) TNA's new TV deal with AMC (23:31) and finally, they review the year in wrestling. One last time for 2025, tap in!!

We talk to former MPX Champion JD Griffey fresh off the heels of Cold Day in Hell to discuss his path forward into 2026!

Fresh off a loaded, action filled Cold Day in Hell we speak with Tatum Manning!

The heart and soul of Set Six put his MPX Addicts Title on the line! But first, he had a conversation with us! Tap in!!

We have LVJ in studio previewing Cold Day in Hell tomorrow night AND his alliance with JD Griffey...

The Dread Pirate herself is in studio to talk QWI 200, her dominant year and her upcoming match at MPX Cold Day in Hell against Abadon!

We are joined by one of the brightest up and coming stars of the independent wrestling scene in Demo Diamond. Tonight we talk about his current body transformation, the story behind one of his most lethal moves, his upcoming match at MPX: Cold Day in Hell and he will make a special announcement! THEN we will have a special announcement on the location of the Texas Rumble!!

Delynn Cavens is a name that you hear and immediately get excited for. Today, he talks about his return to Metroplex Wrestling and why it is his mission to gain the MPX Championship! #mpxwrestling #delynncavens #cavens #prowrestling #professionalwrestling

Tommy Prince has undergone a drastic change. No Gimmicks was one of his first stops to discuss the reasons behind his new direction and why this chapter is all about him! #tommay #cologne #supernova

Blak Makk was joined by USDN's Chairman Jeffy Jeff, Mac aka Ya Boy from Eat the Cake... Anime and CJ from Nightmares & Nerdscapes to talk the current state of pro wrestling! 

Blak Makk and Dee Vader are covering the following this episode:  1. We got our 1st press pass!! How was AEW!? 2. The new versions of the non-compete clause 3. What's going on at Lucasfilm? Is it being sabotaged?  4. What's going on with Jey Uso? Are the fans turning on him? Tap In and let us hear your thoughts on these topics! This episode is also available at https://thedfpn.com To participate i...

We don't even get into the pleasantries this episode. We are basically airing out our grievances on all things WWE and what we have been noticing.  Tap In and let us hear your thoughts on these topics! This episode is also available at https://thedfpn.com To participate in all of our chats, join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thenogimmickspodcastfangroup/ Catch everything the...

The fellas react to Wrestlepalooza and All Out being on the same day (3:55). They also touch on WrestlmeMania 43 being located in Saudi Arabia (19:23), What AEW can do to counter it (42:24) and what to expect from All Out 2025 (51:00). Tap In and let us hear your thoughts on these topics! This episode is also available at https://thedfpn.com To participate in all of our chats, join our Facebook Gr...

We have a bunch to talk about!  1. Who was to blame to the Raj Jackson situation  2. Clash in Paris  3. We Have discovered FIRE!! Really its VPN.  4. What's with The New Day!? Tap In and let us hear your thoughts on these topics! This episode is also available at https://thedfpn.com To participate in all of our chats, join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thenogimmickspodcastfan...

The guys are joined by Pop Break frontrunner Bill Bodkin to discuss a myriad of topics! You can find Bill and other amazing folks that do amazing content over at thepopbreak.com! This episode is also available at https://thedfpn.com To participate in all of our chats, join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thenogimmickspodcastfangroup/ Catch everything the DFPN has to offer over...

Blak and Dee cover the latest in wrestling!