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 27, 2023 69 min
This week, the guys tackle KO’s underrated role within the Bloodline saga. They also discuss their thoughts on Rhea Ripley’s hopeful title reign. Wrestlemania season is upon us, so wild speculation and fantasy booking is a must.

In AEW, Kenny Omega has finally started his singles run. How does Don fit in, is Hangman reuniting with the Elite, and are we in for some double-crossing and a potential Golden Lovers reunion? Plus, CM Punk ...
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This week, the guys start with discussing the very modern and very relevant musical Guys and Dolls before rushing headlong into Brad’s Spring Break and Tyler’s thoughts on WWE 2k23 and how long the install takes.

In WWE, some matches feel important on the way to Mania and some don’t. They talk about which matchup they are looking forward to the most, and they try to predict where the eventual KO/Sami team will take on the Usos knowi...
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This week, the guys break down the week of wrestling on television. In the WWE, the road to Wrestlemania marches onward. John Cena challenges Austin Theory for the US title, but did his promo take it too far. Plus, Tyler laments Ricochet’s absence from the current Wrestlmmania card.

In AEW, there is a new TNT champion, but the big questions revolve around this coming week’s episodes in Winnipeg. Jade Cargill appeared to challenge C...
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This week, the guys break down AEW Revolution match by match, including the pre-show. Yes, there is talk of Daddy Magic’s nipples. There is also talk about how great the show was.

In the WWE, the Tribal Chief lays down the law to Jimmy Uso, and he eats Cody on the microphone. The build to Wrestlemania continues, but where is Roman ranked in promos?

Tyler delivers another Rose as the Bachelor nears its conclusion, and the fellas discu...
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This week, the guys invite fellow wrestling fan George Romero (and his bird) who attended the AEW show in Phoenix this past week. Join them as the take the temperature of the WWE outside of the Bloodline as we head toward Wrestlemania, the temperature of AEW heading into Revolution, and the live-event experience that all of them had at the Footprint Center in Phoenix for AEW Dark: Elevation, Dynamite, and Rampage. And of course, Ty...
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February 26, 2023 61 min
On this special episode of Gimmick Infringement, Tyler and Brad welcome Stephen Cameron, host of The ClosepUp Magic - an Orlando Magic Podcast and part of the 19 Media Group family. The guys talk the intersection of hoops and wrestling, including why they think there is overlap. They also give their top two former and current NBA/WNBA players who would make great wrestlers and why they think they would fit. This a really fun conver...
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This week, the guys talk about Elimination Chamber. The PLE was an eventful one, and was definitely one of the most emotional events ever produced. Brad has strong feelings about the outcome of the main event, and Tyler has strong feelings about the booking of that same match.

In San Jose, Mercedes Moné defeated Kairi to become the second ever IWGP Women’s Champion. They had the longest match on the card, and the fellas break it do...
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This week, the guys talk about all of the Jays and Jess in pro wrestling. In WWE, Jey Uso made his return to action. They discuss whether or not the timing was right. Also, they have to talk about that Cody and Paul segment. The match is built, stakes were established, but could it possibly have taken away from Sami? Plus, where does Switchblade Jay White land if he goes to WWE?
In AEW, the talk of Wednesday night was the new tag c...
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This week, Tyler and Brad talk about spirit week in high schools, specifically one dedicated to wrestling in the greater Phoenix area. Also, they talk about actual wrestling. The guys share their thoughts on NXT Vengeance Day.

In WWE, the only item to discuss is Sami Zayn, Roman Reigns, and things happening around both of them. They break down what they saw, what they look forward to the most, and how the crowd reacted (or overreact...
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This week, the guys break down the 2023 Royal Rumble. As Triple H said in his press conference, the WWE does spectacle better than anyone. Tyler and Brad discuss the spectacle, the good, the bad, the ugly, and what is maybe the best storyline ever told in professional wrestling.

Bray Wyatt debuted a new gimmick, a new match, and…another new gimmick within the new match with the new gimmick? Was it a miss? It sure looked like Uncle ...
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This week, the guys discuss the return of Bray Wyatt in the Firefly Funhouse and wonder what it means for the Pitch Black match at the Royal rumble. Plus, the trial of Sami Zayn is going to take place at Raw XXX next week. Will this be the end of Sami in the Bloodline? Finally, they break down the tag tournament and wether or not the Viking Raiders were eliminated too early.

In AEW, Top Flight took out the Young Bucks, but do the Ma...
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This week, the guys talk. For a while. They discuss their thoughts on the Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon, Saudi Arabia sale and the wrestling Twitter journalism that took place around it. They also discuss the non-debut of one Mercedes Mone on AEW this week.

The WWE is still cranking out compelling moments with Sami and the Bloodline, and Bray Wyatt is still building out his character to what the guys hope is a satisfying conclus...
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This week, the guys talk about three separate promotions after an absolutely loaded week of professional wrestling. Brad gives his thoughts on Wrestle Kingdom before Tyler addresses the return of Vincent Kennedy McMahon to the boardroom. AJ Styles is hurt, and they talk about his legendary run and who they would like to see him face before hanging it up.

AEW had an extra hour of television this week. Swerve and the Mogul Affiliates ...
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Tyler and Brad have Matt from That's Freakin' Wrestling on for their first ever fantasy draft! There are ten rounds, but that somehow still leaves all three gentlemen leaving people out. Will Tyler scoop Ricochet? Does Brad get Billy Goat? Or does Matt run away with several world champions? This was a lot of fun. Join us for this special crossover episode, and be sure to let us know how we did in the comments.

You can catch That's F...
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This week, the guys talk about the reign of a returning babyface Charlotte Flair after Ronda had what Tyler considers the best Ronda match to date. They question whether or not it was too soon for Charlotte. Also, Mercedes Varnado, Mercedes Mone, Mone Banks, or Sasha Banks is likely going to be working Japan shows. Brad asks if WWE will have to counter the move if she ends up working in AEW.

In AEW, The Acclaimed debuted a new music...
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December 31, 2022 91 min
In this special episode, the guys do what every good wrestling podcast does - give awards! Real awards? No. Just thoughts, really.

Tyler and Brad give their breakout star, match, segment, moment, event, and wrestler of the year in each company. Stick around for the whole show, or skip to the segment you are most interested in.

Gimmick Infringement is a proud member of @19MGroup. Head to 19mediagroup.com to check out all of their co...
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For our post-Christmas episode, we are airing our eight nights of Christmas as one episode as we spend time with our families in what is GI’s very first night off! We will be back with our end of year awards. Happy holidays, everyone!

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On the final night of Christmas, the guys discuss the battle in the Thunderdome. Keith Lee, Drew McIntyre, and Sheamus team up agains the Miz, Morrisson, and AJ Styles with Omos. A lot of the tension in the match is between Keith and Sheamus, but Omos and everyone outside of AJ seem to be fighting. The guys hope you enjoyed our gifts to you, and we wish you the warmest of holiday wishes.

Please support one of our chosen charitable o...
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Dax and Cash - er - Dash and Scott of the Revival take on Otis and Tucker of Heavy Machinery. They fight for the pride and honor of a holiday ham given to Otis by Mandy Rose. It seems ridiculous, but Otis is the only WWE survivor in this our seventh night of Christmas.

Please support one of our chosen charitable or nonprofit organizations listed below, or volunteer your time, money, or resources to an organization you believe in.

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A headband-donning Bobby Lashley and a hugely popular Elias fight in this 2018 street fight. Lio Rush is a very disrespected manager for this match, and ends up eating a cookie and wearing eggnog for his troubles. The guys discuss the match, the cello, and the tomfoolery for this sixth night of Christmas.

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