Gimmick Infringement

Gimmick Infringement

Brad and Tyler, two friends and lifelong fans of professional wrestling, 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 and banter.

Episodes

March 25, 2024 60 mins
Erika Day of Wildcat Authority returns to the show to discuss the latest March Madness headlines, including South Carolina's dominance and making the case for Arizona to go all the way. Also, Erika has come around on Caitlin Clark and believes JuJu Watkins is the real deal.

Later, Tyler recaps the week in Bachelor Nation. Maria is a babyface, Rachel got a raw deal, and the ladies of The Golden Bachelor are omnipresent. That's not al...
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Throwback, the host of the Roundtable Pro Wrestling Podcast's NXT show, joins the guys to rank where the Carmelo Hayes vs. Trick Williams feud ranks in recent NXT history. The card for Wrestlemania 40 is taking shape, including the recent addition of a match that Throwback predicts will steal the weekend. 

Mercedes Moné is officially All Elite. Brad and Tyler break down the CEO's mission statement, and Throwback provides his notes f...
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This week, the guys debate who should win a potential Tiffany Stratton vs. Bianca Belair matchup at Wrestlemania 40. The Intercontinental Championship scene is heating up; Chad Gable appears poised to have the most significant career moment in a few weeks. PRIME Hydration is on ring mats, trios are beefing everywhere, and the most consequential tag match in company history is main evening Night I. 

AEW Dynamite: Big Business is this...
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This week, the guys recap a historic AEW Revolution. Rather than having a match-by-match conversation, they discuss the most GIF-worthy moment, if the night eclipsed Revolution 2023, their biggest questions following the show, and much more. Brad and Tyler want Phoenix to host the event next year, so there’s that.

Speaking of shows coming to town, Live Event Jones makes its long-awaited return. Tyler shares observations from being ...
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March 1, 2024 22 mins
Fightful's Rob Wilkins joins the guys this week to discuss Sting's career. This four-part series will cover the defining eras of The Icon as his farewell match at Sunday's AEW Revolution approaches. Rob and the guys discuss Sting's legacy in this series finale. They share what they will remember most about the Hall-of-Famer and why he holds a special place in the hearts of wrestling fans across the globe.
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February 29, 2024 19 mins
Fightful's Rob Wilkins joins the guys this week to discuss Sting's career. This four-part series will cover the defining eras of The Icon as his farewell match at Sunday's AEW Revolution approaches. In this third episode, the conversation solely focuses on Sting in AEW. Rob and the guys discuss the infamous Winter is Coming 2020 debut, being positioned as Darby Allin's mentor, and witnessing Sting wrestle live. Finally, they predic...
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February 28, 2024 20 mins
Fightful's Rob Wilkins joins the guys this week to discuss Sting's career. This four-part series will cover the defining eras of The Icon as his farewell match at Sunday's AEW Revolution approaches. In this second episode, the conversation revolves around Sting in the 2000s and 2010s. Rob and the guys discuss Sting's run in TNA, including his debut and their favorite rivalries. Later, they talk about the highs and lows of his stint...
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Fightful's Rob Wilkins joins the guys this week to discuss Sting's career. This four-part series will cover the defining eras of The Icon as his farewell match at Sunday's AEW Revolution approaches. In this first episode, the conversation centers around Sting's early years, including his debut in North Carolina-based Jim Crockett Promotions. Later in the episode, Rob and the guys share their favorite moments from Sting's time in WC...
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This week, the guys talk about Elimination Chamber. The IWC was out in force to complain about match time. Tyler and Brad share how they felt about it. Plus, Mami retained in her home country in front of her family. Tyler asks Brad about how he feels about her presentation as a long time Rhea fan.

In AEW, the setup for Revolution has guaranteed some incredible matches and moments for the night of Sting’s final match. They predict h...
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This week, the guys discuss the Rock finally joining Roman Reigns in the Bloodline. They question how they feel about this angle and the overall Cody story now that DJ is a major part of it, and they go full English teacher in the overanalysis of the Rock’s hand gestures. Plus, Tiffy Time is must see TV.

In AEW, the guys prognosticate about Willow’s potential match at Revolution and who The Boss, The CEO, Mercedes Moné might face o...
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February 15, 2024 18 mins
On this special episode, Brad and Tyler welcome Tessa Lawlor to learn about her career in television production. She’s worked on several shows, including ABC’s 20/20 and HGTV's Rico to the Rescue. Hear how Tessa entered the profession, including her southern Arizona roots. Yes, she was a student in Brad's senior English class. Yes, we asked her to describe 2017 Brad.

Tessa later describes a typical day on set, why storytelling matte...
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This week, the guys talk about what many refer to as the greatest episode of AEW Dynamite of all time, and they were able to be in attendance! Tyler and Brad didn’t go alone, though. Coach George Romero jumps back on the pod as the look back at what was an incredible night for Sting and Darby, Hangman and Swerve, and for the fans in attendance.

In WWE, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson turned on Cody Rhodes. Cody made his decision to face ...
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This week, the guys discuss the fallout of the Rock replacing Cody Rhodes in the main event of Wrestlemania 40. Does Dwayne Johnson deserve the hate for what fans have demanded for years, or is Cody still in the works for the main event? Plus, Damage CTRL finally turned on Bayley, and Bayley promised to take on Iyo at Mania.

In AEW, Sting and Darby are set to take on Big Bill and Ricky Starks in Pheonix this week. Tyler and Brad gi...
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This week, the guys break down the Royal Rumble. Before the start, they talk the Remix Rumble in the reappearance of Gutbuster of the Week. That’s just to break up the horrific lawsuit against Vince McMahon, Johnny Ace, and the WWE. In a week that saw that incredible low, the WWE also inked a five-billion dollar deal with Netflix. There’s a lot to unpack.

AEW also had programming this week. The women’s division is stepping up, and T...
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This week, the guys are joined by Cedric D. Welton of Women’s Wrestling Talk among his many ventures (you can check him out here: https://linktr.ee/cedricdwelton). While Tyler and Brad run a normal GI show, Cedric is here to help break down the Royal Rumble. They make their picks and their hopes for surprises and returns.

Plus, Brad goes all in on Oak Island and Zealandia while Tyler pledges his allegiance to two universities. Tyler...
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This week, the guys talk about a lot around the world of pro wrestling, but probably a lot more in the world of sports and entertainment. In the WWE, trios matches are ramping out and the future of a trios division looks bright. Also, Giulia looks to be heading to WWE and the Tyler and Brad try to predict where she will end up.

In AEW and beyond, AEW talent is all over the screen. Jungle Boy is in New Japan and the House of Black is...
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On this special episode, Tyler goes solo and sits down with TK Trinidad of Women's Wrestling Talk. They discuss five big women's wrestling questions of 2024, including topics surrounding WWE, AEW, TNA, and more. The two also talk about the songs of our childhood, and the feeling of hearing the explicit versions for the first time. Tyler tries making the case for Kidz Bop Drake. Again. It's a fun episode, so tap in.

The boys have bee...
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This week, the guys talk about a young, upstart professional wrestler named Dwayne Johnson who is seemingly challenging Roman Reigns for table supremacy. Plus, LA Knight has cooled off since his white-hot summer. Is this a problem?

In AEW, the women’s division continues to grow and improve. Are they utilizing all of their star power as Saraya leads an incredible viral video campaign on social media? Plus, it’s Daniel Garcia’s year. ...
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This week, the guys talk about who will return to the WWE Day 1 Raw as well as the live event success at MSG and the Kia Forum. WWE is absolutely on fire right now and Tyler and Brad give their thoughts.

AEW World’s End happened. It was not the best event they’ve ever put on. There were loads of storylines going into the event that caused a black cloud to hang over the entire show. They give their thoughts on the card, and they fini...
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On this special edition of Gimmick Infringement, Tyler and Brad give their favorite moments of 2023 with a pod twist. Everything is pro wrestling, so this isn't a typical awards show. Tyler and Brad bring you their favorite non-wrestling promo from beyond the squared circle, the biggest real-life babyface, a work from the world outside of the ring, and much more. Tap in and make sure to comment on who you had for each of these cate...
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