Gimmick Infringement

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 Bid
• Leon Slater’s TNA Record
• Steph Curry’s New Doc

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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

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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 Agency
• Unrivaled’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

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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” Finale
• Life Surge and Tim Tebow

0:00 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

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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.

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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 Five
• The Year of Pablo Torre
• Dee’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

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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 Four
• Netflix's Vince Young Doc

0:00 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

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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 Arizonan
• Developing a brand identity
• New York Mount Rushmore

0:00 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

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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 Three
• The 49ers Wide Deceiver

0:00 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

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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 Two
• Meta's Legal Settlement

0:00 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

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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” Review
• Usher and Clonegate

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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

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