No Gimmicks Podcast

Not the way we wanted to celebrate 100 episodes. But, this episode covers the impact of Hulk Hogan. One of the greatest wrestlers to ever lace them up.

The guys recap the events of Night of Champions and discuss whether or not the WWE is moving away from the way they traditionally have done things. They then talk about AEW All In and some of the things being built towards the event!

The guys talk the positive momentum of AEW, the lose of the World Heavyweight Championship by Jey Uso, his father's reaction to it and the return of R-Truth!  You know what to do... hit that play button, and enjoy!  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 e...

In this episode, the fellas are joined by he NerdKing himself, Danny from Cutting Edge Hero, and we are talking counter programming. Is it good for the industry? We look at the history of this in the industry and analyze! 

This is a pseudo emergency podcast to discuss the change of venue for WrestleMania 42. Is this what fans deserve? Also, we predict AEW Double or Nothing!

Blak and Frank Dee talk the heel turn of John Cena. Is it working?

The guys had a special morning podcast to talk about the following:  1. The Star Wars Fans' Holiday (2:00) 2. The Possible Turning of the Tide with Disney+ (16:07) 3. The WWE Releases (31:48) 4.The Je'Von Evans/Ricochet Back & Forth (43:34) 5. Hulk Hogan's "Benjamin Shelton" comments (57:57) You know what to do... hit that play button, and enjoy! This episode is also available at https://thedf...

We have a special guest! SmokePit and Eat the Cake... Anime host MAC aka Ya Boy is here to help us discuss the following:  1. How is WWE Unreal any different from AEW Access? (04:05) 2. Mania and Raw fallout (28:15) 3. The Rock’s comments on the Pat McAfee show (39:34) You know what to do... hit that play button, and enjoy! This episode is also available at https://thedfpn.com To participate in al...

Blak Makk is joined by "The Choice" Matt Andrews as they break down the upcoming Metroplex Wrestling event "Mayhem in the Mid Cities". 

No Gimmicks is TEN episodes away from their landmark episode! This episode covers: John Boyega and his frustration with Star Wars ( 2:52 ) John Cena's last appearance before WrestleMania 41 ( 17:20 ) You know what to do... hit that play button, and enjoy! This episode is also available at https://thedfpn.com To participate in all of our chats, join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/grou...

Blak Makk and Frank Dee hit on a couple of topics this week to include 1. When did the business start it's decline? (1:45) 2. The John Cena promo. Does it get you excited for Mania? (19:20) 3. Has Jey Uso's quest for the World Heavyweight Title Peaked? (34:04) You know what to do... hit that play button, and enjoy!  This episode is also available at https://thedfpn.com To participate in all of our...

Blak and Frank talk about the heel turn of John Cena ( 6:41 ) and how this compares to Hulk Hogan's heel turn in 1996. Then, they get into two lists that were created. The first is the WWE-made Best Heel Turns Ever ( 33:12 ), but let's be honest... you know why we're discussing it. The second is a BET-made list of the 15 Best Black Wrestlers Ever ( 51:20 ). Both lists needed adjustments. Hear our...

Bill Bodkin of ​⁠The Pop Break joins the fellas for a loaded show! Topics include: 1. Kathleen Kennedy is leaving Lucasfilm. Has the damage been done to the Star Wars franchise? (3:50) 2. Building to Mania’… Are we going to see Cody Rhodes sell his soul? If not him, who will? (27:58) 3. Shane McMahon could have run AEW? Addressing the rumors. (55:49) 4. Biggest wrestling What-Ifs? (1:12:30) You kn...

The guys cover a multitude of topics including: 1. Luke Skywalker's addition at Disneyland. Is that the right move? (3:15) 2. Is TNA restructuring to align with WWE? (16:03) 3. Is Tony Khan changing his tune on releasing wrestlers? (23:36) 4. Hulk Hogan saying that his boos resulted from a heel turn? (36:58) 5. Does WrestleMania season feel off to you? (48:03) You know what to do... hit that play...

Blak and Frank Dee talk about  how the Surprise win of Jey Uso (2:01) left a lot of room for imagination so they guys try to piece together what they think will happen at Mania! Then the latest Netflix numbers for WWE Raw seem to indicate the fanbase is shrinking (41:01) This episode is also available at https://thedfpn.com To participate in all of our chats, join our Facebook Group: https://www.f...

Did AEW Dynamite reset their stories? Feels like it!   The guys open with the discussion on AEW Dynamite (3:01).  Are Britt Baker and Ricky Starks done in AEW? (19:22) Then we get into the Netflix numbers for WWE. (31:50) Who has the best chance to win the Rumble this week?! (44:41)  Is CM Punk burying Hulk Hogan? (48:15) This and more! Tap In with us!! This episode is also available at https://th...

We got Frank Dee off hiatus!! This show we talk the following: 1. Studying free agent moves across the industry after Penta’s debut. (2:35) 2. Where is the grass the greenest? (12:08) 3. Who's winning the Royal Rumble and why? (16:52) 4.The resurgence of TNA (looking ahead to Genesis). (51:38) This episode is also available at https://thedfpn.com To participate in all of our chats, join our Facebo...

New Year... No Gimmicks. Let's discuss the Netflix debut of Monday Night Raw. Did it live up to the hype? What does the numbers say about wrestling's fanbase globally? Let's break this down. But first, we gotta address the elephant in the room... This episode is also available at https://thedfpn.com To participate in all of our chats, join our Facebook Group:   / thenogimmickspodcastfangroup Catch...

Blak Makk sits with MPX's "The Choice" Matt Andrews to talk all things Metroplex Wrestling! 

Frank & Blak talk the Hurt Syndicate, Skeleton Crew premiere and The Bloodline! This episode is also available at https://thedfpn.com To participate in all of our chats, join our Facebook Group:   / thenogimmickspodcastfangroup  Catch everything the DFPN has to offer over on their Facebook Page:   / datfeelinpodcast  Support the Brand: Bandcamp: www.datfeelin.bandcamp.com Merch: https://datfee...

The Bobman himself stops by! Jeff from USDN and Rob the BCP+ stop by to give their picks for the Crown Jewel event. But before that, we talk a little bit about WWEID, as new initiative by WWE aimed at the independent wrestling scene! The guys follow up last episode's conversation with a heavy topic: Who would win between Anakin Skywalker, who reached full potential and Yoda, who embraced the dark...

The guys follow up last episode's conversation with a heavy topic: Who would win between Anakin Skywalker, who reached full potential and Yoda, who embraced the dark side! 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 on thei...

Blak Makk and Frank Dee have a special guest! Totowa Tom stops by to talk some Star Wars with the fellas and go over three great topics: What if Qui-Gon survived and Obi-Wan was the one who lost his life? (19:25) Is the theory of Jar Jar Binks being a Sith accurate? (53:33) Is it possible that there was a Sith Temple on Tatooine? (104:24) This episode is also available at https://thedfpn.com To pa...

The Fanatics came and went. WWE was a hot ticket. Is it bad for WWE to hold an event in Orlando? Then, AEW bringing their signature event to Arlington in 2025. Tony Khan was seen wearing a Max hat... but that's not the only tell that a deal is in place! Tune in as we go over the latest! This episode is also available at https://thedfpn.com To participate in all of our chats, join our Facebook Grou...

Blak Makk and Frank Dee cover D23, the latest on the AEW/WBD deal, and who is the biggest star in the WWE! 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 on their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/datfeelinpodcast Suppor...