Gimmick Infringement

Gimmick Infringement

Brad and Tyler, two friends and lifelong professional wrestling fans, mark out over the latest in pro wrestling, laugh about family, and talk about the latest in pop culture. Each week, they show their unique perspectives and personalities through entertaining segments, banter, and guests in sports and entertainment. Gimmick Infringement is a 2024 Sports Podcast Awards shortlist finalist in the Wrestling category and is a part of the 19 Media Group family.

Episodes

Kevin Owens and CM Punk on SmackDown, and AEW Grand Slam from Arena Mexico - WWE and AEW August 3–9

August 10, 2026 • 76 mins
Brad and Tyler react to the opening stages of CM Punk versus Kevin Owens, Stephanie Vaquer's return, and other WWE storylines. Later, they discuss Persephone's ceiling and what's next for The Demand following their title loss on AEW Grand Slam.

Other topics include:
  • Kamala Harris's Second Act
  • "One Night Only" Review
  • The First Week of School
0:00 Introduction
11:43 At the Movies — One Night Only
25:51 WWE &md...
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SummerSlam Weekend and Grand Slam Preview - WWE and AEW July 27 – August 2

August 3, 2026 • 76 mins
Brad and Tyler trade WWE SummerSlam takeaways, including thoughts on Roman Reigns versus Seth Rollins and Chelsea Green's upset victory. Later, they preview AEW Grand Slam and discuss the build to Kenny Omega versus Will Ospreay.

Other topics include:
  • Kelsey Plum to the Mercury
  • Someday, When You Have Kids
  • "Spider-Man: Brand New Day"
0:00 Introduction
5:43 At the Movies — Spider-Man: Brand New Day
14:26 WWE &...
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AEW Redemption, Willow and Maya Have Gold, and SummerSlam Predictions - WWE and AEW July 20-26

July 27, 2026 • 111 mins
Brad and Tyler trade their takeaways after watching AEW Redemption, including Willow Nightingale's historic night and Will Ospreay's latest character shift. Later, they make their WWE SummerSlam predictions and recap their live experience at AWF Summer Explosion.

Other topics include:
  • ASU's New Major
  • "Obsession" Review
  • LeBron's Last Decision
0:00 Introduction
4:08 Live Event Jones — AWF Summer Explosion
17:4...
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The 2026 WNBA Season at the All-Star Break - GI With Erika Day

July 25, 2026 • 70 mins
Brad and Tyler welcome back Erika Day (@erikaleaday) to discuss the biggest storylines of the WNBA season. The trio talks about the Mercury's inconsistent first half, Paige Bueckers' ascension, and the Valkyries' $1B evaluation. Erika also shares her WNBA Finals prediction and reacts to Olivia Miles' early success.

Other topics include:

Angel, Sandy, and Gila Monsters
Caitlin Clark's Resurgence
Cathy Engelbert's...
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Saturday Night’s Main Event, AEW Redemption, The Odyssey, and Jay-Z — WWE and AEW, July 13-19

July 20, 2026 • 115 mins
Brad and Tyler welcome back Mike Steph (@mike__steph) to discuss the fallout from WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, including what's next for Bayley following her loss to Lyra Valkyria and amidst contract rumors. Later, the trio preview AEW Redemption and talk about Thekla's rise within the company.

Other topics include:
  • At the Movies: "The Odyssey"
  • Back in the Day: Jay-Z's 30th Anniversary
  • Someday: Fear, Frogs, and Fun
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“I Love You, Dolly Parton,” CM Punk V Cody Rhodes, and AEW Beach Break — WWE and AEW, July 6-12

July 13, 2026 • 82 mins
Brad and Tyler discuss the build to CM Punk versus Cody Rhodes at WWE Summerslam and what's ahead for Baron Corbin following his return on SmackDown. Later, they recap AEW Dynamite: Beach Break before workshopping ideas for Hangman Page's character following his promo on Collision.
Other topics include:
  • Hot Take Ty: White Lady HOF
  • Promo of the Week: Power Companies
  • What Happened Here: Caitlin Clark and Congress
0:00 Intro
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Rollins V Reigns, Femi V Lesnar, WIllow’s Return, and Beach Break — WWE and AEW, June 29 - July 5

July 6, 2026 • 96 mins
Brad and Tyler react to Seth Rollins versus Roman Reigns headlining WWE Summerslam and whether Cody Rhodes should dethrone Sami Zayn on RAW. Later, they preview AEW Dynamite: Beach Break and discuss Willow Nightingale's rumored return.

Other topics include:
  • Hot Take Ty: White Guy HOF
  • "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters"
  • Trap Tales: Google Gangsta
0:00 Intro
11:14 Rollins v Reigns, Oba v Brock
28:51 Trap Tales — Goo...
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Beyond Split Life: A Conversation With Ryan LaPlante

July 3, 2026 • 31 mins
Brad and Tyler welcome Ryan LaPlante, co-founder of SplitLife Apparel, to talk about his entrepreneurial journey and its ties to wrestling. Ryan shares SplitLife's origin story, how he developed partnerships with professional wrestlers, and what advice he would give to aspiring entrepreneurs. The trio also discusses mental health awareness and how it aligns with SplitLife's mission.

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Sami Wins at Night of Champions, and Many Winners at Forbidden Door — WWE and AEW, June 22-28

June 29, 2026 • 110 mins
Brad and Tyler provide their reactions to AEW Forbidden Door, including Maya World's arrival and Will Ospreay's victory over Swerve Strickland. Later, the guys discuss Sami Zayn's title win at WWE Night of Champions and Paul Levesque’s recent comments about wrestling fandom.

Other topics include:
  • "Avatar: The Last Airbender"
  • Caitlin Clark versus The World
  • Someday: Ear Piercing
0:00 Intro
6:33 Forbidden Door
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Night of Champions, Gangster Roman Reigns, and Forbidden Door — WWE and AEW, June 15-21

June 22, 2026 • 80 mins
Brad and Tyler discuss the build to WWE Night of Champions, including their predictions for the King and Queen of the Ring finals. They debate Oba Femi's chances of winning, Liv Morgan's chances of becoming a double champ, and what Roman Reigns is plotting next. Later, they react to Maya World's surprise victory and preview AEW Forbidden Door.

Other topics include:
  • Gratitude: Father's Day
  • "Spider-Noir" Review
  • "Office Romanc...
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The Rise of Sol Ruca, the Knickerbockers, and the Summer of Kenny Omega — WWE and AEW, June 8-14

June 15, 2026 • 80 mins
Brad and Tyler react to Sol Ruca's WWE breakout and debate the likelihood of Je'Von Evans winning King of the Ring. Later, they forecast what's ahead for Kenny Omega this summer in AEW and discuss Steve Maclin's TNA exit.

Other topics include:
  • "Disclosure Day" Review
  • Gratitude: A New Lens
  • Live Event Jones: Sparks v Mercury
0:00 Intro
10:52 Live Event Jones — Sparks at Mercury
15:27 The Knicks Are Champs
2...
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Chad Gable, AAA, TayJay, Mercedes Mone, The Knicks, and Summer Movies — WWE and AEW, June 1-7

June 8, 2026 • 90 mins
Brad and Tyler discuss the rebirth of Chad Gable in WWE and debate if AAA can recreate the magic of the El Grande Americano storyline. Later, they workshop what's next for Rush and TayJay following their title losses on AEW television last week.  

Other topics include:
  • "Backrooms" and "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu"
  • Graham Platner's Campaign
  • Someday, When You Have Kids: Hawaii
0:00 Intro
15:39 Someda...
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Summer Movie Preview III with Emly Ollero Jones

June 1, 2026 • 70 mins
Brad and Tyler welcome back Emily Ollero Jones (@emily.ollero) of Female Driven for their annual conversation about the biggest films of the summer. They also discuss Steven Spielberg's filmography, Dwayne Johnson's inflection points, and Zendaya's ascension.

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Clash in Italy Preview, Double or Nothing 2026, and Coloring Book is 10 — WWE and AEW, May 18-24

May 25, 2026 • 65 mins
Brad and Tyler preview WWE Clash in Italy before trading their wishlist for creative pivots. Later, they react to Willow Nightingale's injury and trade picks for the AEW storylines they're most excited to see this summer, including a Mercedes Moné return and Will Ospreay's world title quest.

Other topics include:
  • Caitlin Clark's Q1
  • "The Punisher: One Last Kill"
  • "Coloring Book" turns 10
0:00 Intro
7:54 WHH — Cai...
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Cody V Gunther, Backlash Plotlines, Double or Nothing, and The Owen — WWE and AEW, May 11-17

May 18, 2026 • 83 mins
Brad and Tyler discuss the latest WWE storylines, including the build to Cody Rhodes versus Gunther in Italy and other post-Backlash feuds. Later, they relive Willow Nightingale versus Red Velvet, debate Owen Cup favorites, and make AEW Double or Nothing predictions.

Other topics include:
  • Drake's "Iceman" Rollout
  • "Obsession" and the Horror Comeback
  • Sunday, Target, and a Tie Search
0:00 Intro
12:08 WHH — Drake&r...
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Backlash, Asuka Semi-Retired, and Fairway to Hell — WWE and AEW, May 4-10

May 11, 2026 • 87 mins
Brad and Tyler discuss headlines following WWE Backlash, including workshopping ideas for the summer of Roman Reigns and reacting to the rumors of Asuka leaving the company. Later, the guys react to Mark Davis' breakout year, Darby Allin’s title reign, and other AEW Fairway to Hell notes.

Other topics include:
  • "Daredevil: Born Again" Finale
  • Drake "Iceman" Expectations
  • Kelsey Plum leaves Under Armour
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New Day Gets TKO’d, “Michael” at the Movies, and Lio Rush — WWE and AEW, April 27 - May 3

May 4, 2026 • 80 mins
Brad and Tyler react to the latest WWE headlines, including New Day's departure and Stephanie Vaquer's early summer absence. They also discuss Lio Rush's new character, spooky wrestlers in AEW, and optometry appointments.

Other topics include:
  • A "Euphoria" Zag
  • "Daredevil: Born Again" Updates
  • "Michael" Review
0:00 Intro
9:00 Steph Watch — First Time
11:26 WWE — New Day’s Departure
40:55 The B-S...
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Oba’s Femi Has Arrived, WWE Releases, and Statlander’s Identity Crisis — WWE and AEW, April 20-26

April 27, 2026 • 90 mins
Brad and Tyler discuss the headlines following the week after WrestleMania, including Oba Femi’s next move and Jacob Fatu challenging Roman Reigns. They also react to the recent news of WWE releases. Later, the guys discuss Kris Statlander's identity crisis and workshop what a Malakai Black return to AEW could look like.

Other topics include:
  • "Daredevil: Born Again" Episode 6
  • "Hulk Hogan: Real American" Review
  • Kehlani...
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WrestleMania, WrestleMania Weekend, and Darby is Champ — WWE and AEW, April 13-19

April 20, 2026 • 104 mins
Brad and Tyler recap WrestleMania, including the weekend's biggest winners and most shocking moments. They react to Oba Femi's win, Stephanie Vaquer's loss, and Roman Reigns versus CM Punk. Later, the guys discuss Darby Allin's coronation on AEW Dynamite, Thekla's rise, and manage to make at least one reference to Keith Lee.

Other topics include:
  • Azzi Fudd and the Dallas Wings
  • "Daredevil: Born Again" Episode 5
  • Moms, Scottsd...
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A Conversation with Bryan Storkel, Director of Netflix’s “Hulk Hogan: Real American”

April 18, 2026 • 17 mins
Brad and Tyler welcome director Bryan Storkel (@bryan_storkel) to discuss his new Netflix docu-series, “Hulk Hogan: Real American.” Storkel shares details about the production process, what he hopes audiences will take away from the project, and the surprises he encountered along the way. 

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