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Brad and Tyler react to Stephanie Vaquer’s indefinite absence from television and Halloween in WWE, including Danhausen's return to television and the rebirth of "The Demon" Finn Balor. The guys also preview WWE Crown Jewel amid safety concerns in Saudi Arabia. Later, they react to Queen Aminata's title win and workshop what's next for The Hurt Syndicate in AEW.  Other topics include:Inde Navarrette hosts SNL“Welcome to Derry”WNBA Finals0:00 Intro 8:23 Hot Take Ty — WNBA Finals 18:46 Steph Watch — Indefinite 22:45 WWE — Crown Jewel and Halloween Demonhausen 42:50 The B-Show — Surprise “Welcome to Derry” 52:16 AEW — Queen Aminata and the Hurt Syndicate 1:22:00 WDWM — Election Day, Inde, AZ Deluge, and Ciampa Out of Nowhere 1:33:29 Closing Follow 19 Media Group: Twitter: @19MGroup Instagram: 19mediagroup https://www.19MediaGroup.com Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroup Want to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

Brad and Tyler share their reactions to Roman Reigns confronting 946 and which WWE rivalry they’re most invested in. Later, they discuss Jay White’s heel turn, Samantha Johnson-Mann’s potential signing, and AEW's men’s tag team landscape.  Other topics include: Someday: Trunk or Treat“The Invite” ReviewTop 5 Horror Villains0:00 Intro 7:28 Hot Take Ty — Top 5 Villains  14:40 Steph Watch — Squabble Up 17:10 WWE — Roman Pop, Rivalries 37:34 Someday: Trunk or Treat 44:17 AEW — Switchblade and Samantha, Tag Teams Galore 1:01:28 At the Movies  — “The Invite” 1:05:57 WDWM — Blake’s Show, Vivek’s Ad, Clayface 1:11:44 Closing Follow 19 Media Group: Twitter: @19MGroup Instagram: 19mediagroup https://www.19MediaGroup.com Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroup Want to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

Tyler welcomes back Mike Steph (@mike__steph) to discuss the latest from the world of professional wrestling, including Carmelo Hayes joining 946 on WWE Raw and Ilja Dragunov’s debut at AEW WrestleDream. Later, they trade thoughts on Netflix’s “A Different World” reboot and react to the Cornell University investigation.  Other topics include: James Talarico’s Senate BidLeon Slater’s TNA RecordSteph Curry’s New DocFollow the show for exclusive updates. Social: @gipod19 Web: gimmickinfringementpod.com, 19mediagroup.com Goods: https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com 0:00 Intro 6:06 Hot Take Ty —  “A Different World” 16:00 Steph Watch — Monday in LA 17:12 WWE — Melo’s 946, Roman’s Orbit 49:32 Promo — Cornell, Greek Life 1:01:52 AEW — WrestleDream Takeaways  1:29:19 At the Movies — Steph Curry 1:40:12 WDWM — Talarico, TNA, Arizona Shade 1:44:42 Closing Follow 19 Media Group: Twitter: @19MGroup Instagram: 19mediagroup https://www.19MediaGroup.com Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroup Want to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

Tyler welcomes back Erika Day (@erikaleaday) to preview the 2026 WNBA Finals. The duo discusses Angel Reese’s rise in Atlanta, how Ballhalla unlocked Gabby Williams's superpowers, and the matchup's most intriguing storylines. Later, they make series predictions and MVP picks.  Other topics include: WNBA Free AgencyUnrivaled’s Season 3 “Dancing with the Stars” 0:00 Introduction 3:35 Atlanta’s Path 13:30 Golden State’s Path 28:00 X-Factors 39:00 Storylines 1:01:30 Predictions 1:06:10 Free Agency and Unrivaled 1:27:30 “Dancing with the Stars” 1:37:46 Closing Follow the show for exclusive updates: Social: @gipod19  Web: gimmickinfringementpod.com, 19mediagroup.com Goods: https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com Follow 19 Media Group: Twitter: @19MGroup Instagram: 19mediagroup https://www.19MediaGroup.com Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroup Want to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

Brad and Tyler trade their takeaways from WWE Money in the Bank, including reactions to both ladder matches, whether LA Knight should’ve won, and what’s next for Stephanie Vaquer post-title loss. Later, they preview AEW WrestleDream and discuss Order 4’s year in TNA. Other topics include: “Animals” Review“Lanterns” FinaleLife Surge and Tim Tebow0:00 Intro 9:21 What Happened Here — Tim Tebow and Life Surge 21:20 Steph Watch — Oblivion 26:46 MITB Fallout 54:57 The B-Show — “Lanterns” Season One Finale 1:05:24 WrestleDream Predictions 1:15:36 At the Movies  — “Animals” 1:21:10 WDWM — Nolan Wells, TNA BFG, Skydance, Nobel Meltdown 1:27:44 Closing Follow 19 Media Group: Twitter: @19MGroup Instagram: 19mediagroup https://www.19MediaGroup.com Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroup Want to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

Brad and Tyler celebrate 5 years of Gimmick Infringement, reliving their favorite conversations and moments since starting the podcast in October 2021. There’s a lot to be grateful for. Follow the show for exclusive updates. Social: @gipod19 Web: gimmickinfringementpod.com, 19mediagroup.com Goods: https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com Follow 19 Media Group: Twitter: @19MGroup Instagram: 19mediagroup https://www.19MediaGroup.com Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroup Want to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

Brad and Tyler are back after catching Phoenix Championship Wrestling's Anniversary VIII over the weekend. They discuss the live event experience and react to WWE Raw's recent stop in Mexico, including Kelani Jordan's main roster debut and Roman Reigns versus Penta. Later, the guys make AEW All Out predictions and trade possible Ilja debut scenarios.  Other topics include: "Lanterns" Episode FiveThe Year of Pablo TorreDee’s Path, Kaep’s Book, and “Reacher”0:00 Intro 9:19 Live Event Jones — PCW’s Anniversary VIII 23:24 Steph Watch 26:52 Raw in Mexico, 5 Star Matches, and Hot Dog Water 48:42 B-Show — Lanterns Episode 5 57:01 All Out Predictions 1:19:05 Pablo Torre Finds Out 1:39:18 — Dee, Kaep, Steveson, Le Batard, Neagley, and Reacher 1:45:27 Closing Follow 19 Media Group: Twitter: @19MGroup Instagram: 19mediagroup https://www.19MediaGroup.com Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroup Want to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

Brad and Tyler celebrate Stephanie Vaquer's surprise title win, react to Bayley's return, and debate other WWE headlines from the week. They also discuss AEW Rebel Heart Dynamite, including the on-screen reunion of Dr. Britt Baker and Rebel. Also, Keith Lee may have joined a cult. The guys talk about it all. Other topics include:Jhené Aiko Album Review"Lanterns" Episode FourNetflix's Vince Young Doc0:00 Intro 7:24 Gratitude 19:23 Steph Watch 25:42 Bayley and Sami, and Innovation 44:32 The B-Show: Lanterns Episode 4 has a Weenie 52:41 Rebel Heart and AEW Honoring Folks 1:18:28 Don’t Get Old, Keith Lee, Jhené, and What We Missed 1:31:12 Closing Follow 19 Media Group: Twitter: @19MGroup Instagram: 19mediagroup https://www.19MediaGroup.com Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroup Want to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

Brad and Tyler welcome Dom Vitalli (@domvitalli), owner and coach of Phoenix Championship Wrestling, to preview the promotion's upcoming Anniversary VIII show. Dom also discusses advice for someone considering a future in wrestling, fatherhood, and his goals for the company's future.  Other topics include: Becoming an ArizonanDeveloping a brand identityNew York Mount Rushmore0:00 Introduction 1:18 Anniversary VIII 4:08 Philosophy of Growth 9:32 Tag Team Wrestling and Rules 20:45 Cagematch Accuracy and Training for the Business 29:47 New Yorker to Arizonan and Fatherhood 39:33 PCW’s Future Goals 46:38 Closing Follow the show for exclusive updates: Social: @gipod19  Web: gimmickinfringementpod.com, 19mediagroup.com Goods: https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com Follow 19 Media Group: Twitter: @19MGroup Instagram: 19mediagroup https://www.19MediaGroup.com Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroup Want to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

Brad and Tyler discuss the new direction for Royce Keys as a stable leader, Penta challenging Roman Reigns, and other WWE news. Later, they react to Thekla crashing Mercedes Moné's celebration, a possible United Empire reunion from Will Ospreay, and the build to AEW All Out. Other topics include: "Big Brother" and "A Date with Dee""Lanterns" Episode ThreeThe 49ers Wide Deceiver0:00 Intro 7:04 WHH — 49ers Wide Deceiver 18:46 Steph Watch — Path to October 20:45 WWE — Keys and OTM, Penta Style  39:38 The B-Show — “Lanterns” Ep. 3  48:47 AEW — Thekla’s Stick, UE Reunion  1:07:35 A Rose  — Google Form  1:14:32 WDWM — Engelbert, Butcher, Spider-Noir, Streaming, and Clay Matthews 1:20:20 Closing Follow 19 Media Group: Twitter: @19MGroup Instagram: 19mediagroup https://www.19MediaGroup.com Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroup Want to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

Brad and Tyler welcome back George Romero (@ninerz94) to discuss AEW All In: London, including The New Level’s debut and championship wins for Mercedes Moné and Will Ospreay. Later, they debate Solo Sikoa's ceiling in WWE and react to another Sami Zayn crash-out.  Other topics include: "Is God Is" Review"Lanterns" Episode TwoMeta's Legal Settlement0:00 Intro 4:17 Hot Take Ty — Meta Settlement 14:30 AEW — All In: London Reaction 58:20 The B-Show — Lanterns: Trust Fall 1:04:48 Steph Watch — No Judgment  1:06:50 WWE — Solo, Sami’s Interference 1:19:03 At the Movies  — “Is God Is”  1:27:00 WDWM — ASÉ, CFB, Dolly and Tim, Johnny Gargano  1:35:40 Closing Follow 19 Media Group: Twitter: @19MGroup Instagram: 19mediagroup https://www.19MediaGroup.com Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroup Want to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

Brad and Tyler welcome back Mike Steph (@mike__steph) to discuss the week’s biggest WWE headlines, including CM Punk’s win over Kevin Owens and Ilja Dragunov’s exit from the company. They also debate whether Bron Breakker or Roxanne Perez will become a singles champion first. Later, they preview AEW All In: London. Other topics include:College Move-In“Lanterns” ReviewUsher and ClonegateFollow the show for exclusive updates. Social: @gipod19 Web: gimmickinfringementpod.com, 19mediagroup.com Goods: https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com 0:00 Intro 6:39 Someday — College Move-In  18:00 Steph Watch — Bad Mama Jama  24:20 WWE — Roxanne and Bron  42:26 The B-Show — “Lanterns” 50:39 AEW — All In: London Preview 1:12:43 What Happened Here — Usher’s Clone  1:21:43 WDWM — Statham, GTA Piracy, Johnny Wrestling 1:30:27 Closing Follow 19 Media Group: Twitter: @19MGroup Instagram: 19mediagroup https://www.19MediaGroup.com Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroup Want to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

Brad and Tyler react to Stephanie Vaquer's return to WWE Raw, Chelsea Green's SmackDown segment, and the build to CM Punk versus Kevin Owens. Later, they discuss the possibility of New Day joining forces with Swerve Strickland for AEW: All In London and the likelihood of Nigel McGuinnesses advancing to the finals of the Continental Challenge Cup. Other topics include:AOC's SuitorsAI Use and Tyga as $TARFACELive Event Jones: Maryvale Quince0:00 Introduction 13:47 Live Event Jones — Maryvale Quince 20:23 Steph Watch — Becky Problems 23:45 WWE — Chelsea’s Declaration, Punk and KO and T-Shirts 46:15 Promo of the Week — Last Second AI 50:13 The Tyga/Zion WIlliamson Connection 56:17 AEW — Swerve’s Return, Nigel’s Tournament 1:10:07 Hot Take Ty — AOC Suitors 1:20:16 WDWM — Basketball HOF, TNA Lockdown, Solo Sikoa, and PCW 1:24:58 Closing Follow 19 Media Group: Twitter: @19MGroup Instagram: 19mediagroup https://www.19MediaGroup.com Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroup Want to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

Brad and Tyler welcome photographer Greg Rothstein (@gregrothstein) to discuss “No Other Place,” his latest project documenting a year of independent professional wrestling in Arizona. Greg shares how he partnered with Phoenix Championship Wrestling, what surprised him most during the process, and exclusive details about how his vision came together.  Other topics include:Cameras, Colors, and TipsJeff Hardy LoreSteph Watch: Greg Edition0:00 Introduction 1:08 Art as a Career 6:32 Prepping for Wrestling Spectacle 10:50 No Other Place 24:01 Steph Watch — Greg Edition 30:57 Surprises and Go to Setup 41:52 “I’m a Business Man” 46:35 LEGO, the Midwest, and Absolute Batman 55:07 What’s Next for Greg, and Anniversary 8 57:20 Closing Follow the show for exclusive updates: Social: @gipod19  Web: gimmickinfringementpod.com, 19mediagroup.com Goods: https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com Follow 19 Media Group: Twitter: @19MGroup Instagram: 19mediagroup https://www.19MediaGroup.com Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroup Want to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

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" ReviewThe First Week of School0:00 Introduction 11:43 At the Movies — One Night Only 25:51 WWE — Owens V Punk, and SmackDown Stories 47:41 What Happened Here: Power Outage 55:30 AEW — Persephone’s Place, and Tyler Mourns The Demand 1:11:28 WDWM — Kamala Harris, Website Articles, Rush, and Aaron Pierre 1:15:16 Closing Follow 19 Media Group: Twitter: @19MGroup Instagram: 19mediagroup https://www.19MediaGroup.com Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroup Want to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest