[10.0] "Looking at other reviews, it's clear to see who of them actively follows DPW and who doesn't. The biggest incorrect claim I've seen is that "they don't focus on their own stars anymore". The fact that Kozone and Priest are the two male singles champions right now instantly kills that claim, because those are two of many guys that DPW has helped build to become prominent figures on the US indy scene. They have the right mix of lesser known and known talent, which is a NEEDED element for an indy promotion that's trying to gain eyes. In their short history, DPW have done extremely well (maybe better that any other indy promotion in recent times) to become a notable place where top wrestlers are actively trying to get booked on their shows. Great talent, great matches, simple but effective storytelling techniques that lead to logical payoffs. DPW is one of the most successful independent promotions going today, and claims of it being "just another super indy" are silly, because they do much more than just try to book big names. They have the right focus to standout and the product they produce is excellent. By far one of my favorite promotions to watch and I highly encourage everyone to take the time to check them out."
[9.0] "DPW has carved out a real identity in the indie scene. The production is sharp, the roster feels fresh, and there's a clear effort to build their own stars instead of just chasing hype names. It feels like a promotion that knows where it's going and is building something long-term. This is one of the more exciting indies to follow right now."
[9.0] "DPW is hands down one of the most exciting indie promotions out right now. They've built a strong identity with great production, consistent storytelling, and a perfect mix of known indie names and fresh talent. You can tell they actually care about making stars, not just booking whoever is hot for the moment. Shows like 'No Pressure' and 'You Already Know' stand out not just for the in-ring work, but for the vibe -- it just feels different in a good way. If they keep this up, they could end up being a major player on the scene for years to come."
[4.0] "I honestly don't get this promotion. It's so confused. I know the phrase for things is It's a journey and not about the destination but this is a bumpy ride. There is nothing outside of these 2 people would have a cool match and that's it. This is honestly disappointing to me as the guys behind it are really cool and it would be great to have an independent that could maybe become a bigger force in wrestling. I feel like everything is going backwards to how a company should be run and most of the praise is because of the podcast. The bigger they get and the more connections they make the more they feel like any other company that is easily forgettable. There's no factions anymore. There's no managers. There is no connection between why something is happening other than we should fight. That's great but it makes everything feel so boring."
[10.0] "A mix of PWG American Legion Post 308 Era & ROH from 2004 to 2008 is the best comparison I can give, to describe DEADLOCK. They are the best Super Indie promotion in the world right now, bar none. The "boys" are really good at this, it's insane, they are the living proof that die-hard wrestling fans can also run a promotion."
[3.0] "Deadlock Pro Wrestling started as a very cool company. They were running 2 shows that they broadcasted and had a lot of talent that were young and/or talent that people were generally unaware of that they made theirs. Now though it just feels like a "super indie", which is fine, but they started and for a couple of years felt like so much more than that. A lot of the talent they started with are barely booked and are put aside for other bigger companies' stars. The storylines and fueds are hit or miss and they lost what made them great. It doesn't feel like "Deadlock" at all anymore. They focus more on working with other bigger companies or collaborative efforts, rather than focus on their company. All the talent they started with has been dropped down the card or not even booked in favor of the bigger companies talent. A promotion needs to have stars that are almost only theirs, but it feels like that is gone. Their youtube/website also doesn't produce Fire or Spark anymore and their youtube is pretty much barely posting as much as it did. I hope they realize what made the company great when it started."
[9.0] "Very comfortable promotion to watch, almost unbelievably so. Brings me back to a time where I experienced wrestling solely through the eyes of a 240p top moves compilation of super dragon and nick berk. Good mix of hosses (tankman, bojack) strikers (VIF, blackwood) technicians (GYV, priest) and brawlers (mad dog)."
[9.0] "DPW has revived my love of wrestling in a unique way. It has made me start following the indie scene with great interest. Thank you to DPW for an amazing wrestling show."
[10.0] "I don't care what anybody else says, DPW is one of the hottest indies going at the moment. I don't think there are many others that are this fun and high quality. Some may say DPW isn't anything special, but I disagree. Deadlock pro is a place for extremely talented workers especially those under appreciated elsewhere. Some of their top stars have been signed to major promotions like Lucky Ali (Saquon Shugars) Jay Malachi (Jevon Evans) and Speedball Mike Bailey (yes I know he was in TNA already but AEW came calling and maybe I'll start watching them again.) Deadlock is special. Get in, or get the f*** out."
[9.0] "Feels like the last hope for big feel indy wrestling in a post AEW landscape. Has done a good job filling the void left by PWG and other similar type companies."
[10.0] "A Spiritual Successor to all the great fallen Indy promotions. PWG, CHIKARA, Evolve, 3-2-1 Battle, and ROH before Tony Kahn bought it (The biggest proof that AEW's success in spite of him, not because of him). DPW knows what it is, embraces it to the fullest and goes nuts with it. DPW I was born of passion, not money and its talent first approach to things is extremely refreshing. You can tell the wrestlers love it here cause I don't think anyone has phoned it in for going on two years now. I'm fully on the DPW hype train and can't wait to see the rest of this beautiful promotion's journey."
[7.0] "Very solid promotion and product. Their biggest problem is that they started off too hot, with too much hype around them and couldn't really keep up as time went on, so they became just another indy with good production, but that's not their fault. Good match quality overall."
[3.0] "DPW went from an interesting place to a independent company with some TNA wrestlers. It's not the worst company ever, but it has lost focus and feels stagnant. I thought that maybe they could get to the level of the height of the prime of ROH or even a competitor to MLW or something on that level. The 3 owners that own it all have personalities and made their success on the internet, but the promotion feels so stale and sterile. There aren't cool characters like you'd expect for the 3 owners/ bookers that they have."
"Forgive me for being an old man with 'get off my lawn' vibes, but I find it difficult to see how an indy fed with a backyard budget started by a couple of podcasters only a FOUR years ago has a comparable rating to the World Wrestling Entertainment, a company who has been a leader in the industry for a century in some traceable form. I mean, I want to like it like everybody else but it comes across entirely to low brow."
[8.0] "Deadlock Pro Wrestling has very much cemented it such as a solid indy promotion that had a great foundation and has made even better strides establishing talents such as Jay Malachi(now Je'von Evans in NXT), Workhorsemen, VIF, Clavin Tankman, and many more. A stellar tag division and noteworthy matches some of those being big names star such as Kenta, Fuminori Abe, Roderick Strong, MCMG but still staying grounded in the way it operates! Can't wait to see more of their events!"
[9.0] "When DPW first started, the only thing that really made it stand out were the people in charge. As time has passed, that is no longer true. Deadlock went from just another indy, albeit with better production, to the best promotion in the world today. Every year they have gotten increasingly better with 2024 being a true breakout for DPW and its stars."
[8.0] "You already know. great roster, great vision for joshi wrestling and tag team wrestling, the crowd is always there, and it has a great identity. It's in its early days and it already has evolved by so much. It does come with the issue with the originals fading away or getting stuck on the bottom card outside the few that are being pushed. That being said, I have high hopes for it so keep up the good work."
[9.0] "I love Deadlock Pro Wrestling. From the start, its been really good, but 2024's probably been the companies best year. They always had consistent booking, and it reminds me a lot of an old school NWA Show with some modern appeal, which helps it stand out quite a bit from other more notable companies."
[9.0] "My current favorite Indy. This show never seems to put on a bad show. Every time I watch Deadlock I end up having a good time. Overall a terrific show for an Indy company that's still pretty new."
[8.0] "If you want to talk about promotions that instantly shook things up, the first ones that come to mind for most are Deadlock and LU. It's almost ludicrous how consistently engaging it's been so far, especially considering that the company is barely in it's third year of existence. The general atmosphere and legitimate passion for pro wrestling in this company definitely makes it a strong contender for the best in the states. It has it's downsides, however all of them are quickly fading away with increasing time and budget."
[8.0] "This company came out of the gate HOT, with everybody involved it's no surprise it's been an instant success. I look forward to eventually attending a show live."
[8.0] "Transparency: I have been a fan of the founders of this company for a handful of years now. And my partner and I are Patrons of the company, and have been for a while. BUT, that truly does not influence my rating as such. If it did, I'd blindly give it a 10. But, here's the truth. It's now a super-Independent, and a f****** outstanding one. If you think it's bad, cool. But tell that to the more established companies that are now prominently poaching talent from them. Lucky Ali and Jay Malakai are now in NXT. Bryan Keith, after years of grinding on the road, is now signed to ROH, and will more than likely see his way to AEW TV frequently in the upcoming future. Shows are paced well, matches have the right winners booked, and I love that they prominently use tournaments, especially the Carolina Classic and their outstanding booking of tag teams in said tournaments. My word, the library of tag teams/tag matches that have been a part of DPW are WILD. Violence is Forever, Workhorsemen, Super Smash Bros, Motor City Machine Guns, Grizzled Young Vets... They bring over talent from Japan, and treat them with respect and the spotlight that they deserve... Just good stuff. I take points away due to the company only being a few years old and not truly established, and for just certain Indy things of today that get to me (it's a personal thing with promos... I find that a lot Indy workers who grab a mic nowadays take me out of it, as well as overuse of certain spots by talent. But, again, that's today's Indies). I could absolutely see this company exploding over the next couple of years, as they're gaining lots of traction. A great starting point if you're looking into watching some Indies, especially if you enjoy women's wrestling, tag wrestling, or stipulation matches that matter (looking at you Tankman v Corino in a steel cage 13-minute sprint where they just killed each other for the title at You Already Know 2024... That card also has the fantastic match of Lady Frost v Miyuki Takase for the DPW Women's title, and countless other bangers. Actually, just go watch that show; great stuff)."
[10.0] "I've been a fan of Deadlock long before DPW became a thing, and now that it is, I can say that I'm very proud of what the boys are doing now. Great roster of talents, great-looking titles, and of course a great crowd that makes it all feel special."
[10.0] "Great promotion. Worker selection is fantastic, and the boys are willing to work with basically any kind of style as long as you can bring it in the ring. Very polished for having only done a half-dozen or so live events. Crowd is super-hot at every one of these shows. Good stuff."
[9.0] "I love the growth DPW has shown since its inception. The very beginning of DPW exposed me to wrestlers I wouldve never known about (i.e. Lucky Ali, BK Westbrook, Jay Malachi). The more recent shows have become top tier cards as far as in-ring action goes. Some of the talent on the early shows may be gone but the show quality has only improved with the addition of other talent. I only wish the owners would commentate the shows again."
[7.0] "This one may be a bit biased because I grew up watching newLegacyinc but the wrestling on the first taping and their first ppv was outstanding. The commentary is fun the characters are fun, everything is just fun Edit: Wrestling is still real good but they lost what really made them feel special. The commentary change, No longer big on storylines and leaning way more into Super Indy rather than what they were at the beginning. Great wrestling but disappointing to see the direction."
[9.0] "Ich bin gerade dabei mich durch alle Fire und Spark Folgen zu gucken und es macht einfach unfassbar viel Spaß. Sie zeigen einfach wie toll Wrestling sein kann und das es nicht viel braucht um eine schöne Show auf die Beine zu stellen. Der Intro Song holt mich auch voll ab und das Talent ist auch super. Vielleicht wird es sogar mal noch mehr!"
[7.0] "I've found DPW to be consistently impressive. They're close to achieving something special with their content. They're enjoyable to watch and their production quality sets them apart from most independent promotions. However, rating them above seven seems unjust to more established companies. I've been a fan of the individuals behind DPW for over a decade and was hoping to see more of their personalities shine through in the company's identity, making it distinct. But it's still early for DPW, so I'll cut them some slack on that front."
[6.0] "I think of the comments and ratings need to calm down a bit. Love the content the owners are originally known for, so I was keen to see how they get on with a real promotion and would you know, they actually pulled it off and happy for them and all the talent involved. THAT SAID, it's currently a fairly straight forward North American indie promotion. Ties to other companies, including Japan is a great start but for now it needs much more growth to real hit its stride. Matches are mostly good but not great, despite the clear talent they have had, but at this scale I always feel like the talent is holding back or could be held elsewhere under other banner. Case in point, I was at the joint show in April at Shinjuku FACE show and while it was a good show, it mostly felt like any other event by any other company at that venue. Nothing wrong with that, but not top marks overall. If things improve there, we've got something potential special as I'm really rooting for the Deadlock crew, but as it stands it's not quite as such so too early to celebrate but still a comfortable place for independent workers and those on excursion."
[7.0] "great guys who run it. However, this is just another solid American indie promotion. Overblown because of who the owners are. I believe a promotion with less than 50 shows can't be anywhere close to a 10.0 but that's just me."
[8.0] "being a fan of the podcast aside, i think this company can really grow into something great. so far they have good production, good talent, solid booking, and good matches on every show. no bad shows yet, but obviously they can still improve on everything too."
[10.0] "While I do definitely have a connection to the people who run this promotion and that definitely impacts my feelings towards it I still think it's a damn good wrestling show regardless of that. Definitely my favorite indie going on today with a unique presentation, great crowds, some of the best/most popular wrestlers on the indies on the roster and others who are lesser known that are great as well. Some people saying that the wrestling is average and I'd heavily disagree and say they've had tons of bangers all the way from the very first show. And that's for true!"
[6.0] "I knew nothing of the owners until I actually watched this company, so I'm not sure why they decided to make this, but they did. DPW has its moments, I'll give them that. Some of the top people from the indies have wrestled here, like Violence Is Forever, Calvin Tankman, Myron Reed, Jordan Oliver, Jack Evans, and Matt Cross. There have also been some AEW/Impact/NJPW guys and foreign imports, which is a sign you're popular. The actual wrestling is... average at best. No match has blown me away, that's for sure. I guess they can still be a massive indies company, they just need to keep improving."
[8.0] "They are that company, they? re only getting better and better, they bring in top indie talent while also giving light to lesser known workers , they? ve had great match after great match"
[8.0] "As far as indies go DPW has pretty much everything they need to be successful. Home made talent, established stars, a consistently awesome crowd/fans. Lately they have been PPV heavy and have not produced any YouTube shows in a few months. Not sure if that is due to money or not. My favorites in DPW are Andrew Everett, Lucky Ali, NDA with Chris Danger, Calvin Tankman, Colby Corino, Bojack and Jack Evans"
[5.0] "I think it is fair to say a lot of ratings on here are linked to folks liking the people behind it. I watched a few shows. Its fine. It is just a standard American indie. I have seen people compare it to WCPW which is unfair as they really did go all out on imports for better or worse. I am not really much of a fan of indies in 2022 but there are a bunch of them a whole lot better if that is your thing."
[9.0] "Maybe a little biased here but I'll try my best not to be. I've been a fan of newLegacyinc and their pals for a number of years, but I didn't really know that they were setting up an actual fed. Right away I feel very at home, as Jawnny & TonyPizzaGuy are two of the commentators, and notable alumni like Andrew Everett & Rosemary feature strongly, and even some of the choice of music for their PPVs are cheeky nods and winks. However... I can't help but feel that newcomers might not get some of these references right away "Andrew The Giant, " Jawnny hating Overdrives etc, as it really is like a parallel universe to their videogame stuff and maybe feels like too much fanservice and catering to the die hards, like how AEW makes me feel sometimes. Stuff I love about DPW is it's presentation, Wrestling style and new up & coming talent, many completely new to me, as well as some who worked previously for AEW or WWE. The stuff I don't like so much is their booking, as many of these matches & feuds happen seemingly out of the ether. Maybe these things are on their social medias? but I'm not an avid follower of those, and I definitely think they can & should dedicate more time to it on their weekly-ish shows, which are free for everyone to watch. And speaking of their weekly shows - both Fire & Spark are pretty good, easy to watch programmes, although I don't really know what point Spark really serves? and after No Pressure they've both seemingly stopped, which is a little worrying for feature storylines etc. Commentary team has definitely gotten better, all three guys are definitely used to calling Wrestling to audiences, although on a few of their earlier shows they left lots of dead air, when they could have been telling you about Wrestlers or feuds etc, but as I said already, they have gotten better at this. Their PPVs are definitely worth checking out also. As a whole though, they are a bit of a glorified indy that doesn't take itself too seriously. They have great talent, and they bring in overseas stars often, although it usually is only for just one match. DPW is a company that pulls out the stops to put on the best shows they can. Very happy for everyone involved and what they've achieved, and this is definitely a promotion to recommend for something a little different that's also fun, but I can't help but feel a little worried about their future already, as their shows have become monthly ones as of recently."
"I will make this unbiased as possible. Obviously I'm a fan of James, Jawnny, and Tony but I want to give my honest opinion on DPW. That opinion is it's pretty solid. It's obviously nothing revolutionary. It feels like everyday a new indie promotion is being made. This one however stands out. From a shockingly large and diverse roster with some bigger names thrown about to a solid string of matches and shows. I just wish they did more shows than one every month. All of these are slight nitpicks though because when those shows do come out they are most definitely worth the rate. If I has to give a recommendation for any match to watch to really give you a feel of what you're getting into by watching Deadlock I would have to recommend Jay Malachi vs Calvin Tankman. A super fun and fast paced match with an incredible performance by both wrestler. All in all Deadlock is a great watch but does lose a couple points since they only release a show a month."
[10.0] "I gave my initial rating after the first 4 episodes, but a lot has changed since then, so i'm giving a better reason for loving this promotion. I've been a fan of the podcast and Newlegacyinc for a long time, so when I heard they were officially starting a promotion, I was excited as hell and they have not disappointed. DPW has been handing out legitimate must see bangers like they're candy on Halloween. The company has something for everybody, you like Lucha? They got that. You like Joshi? They got that. You like Hardcore? They got that too. You like Strong Style? You bet your ass they got that. They've also given a platform to some lesser known talent. The mixture of the local talent in North Carolina and some big named indy talent have allowed for some never before seen match-ups. The championship designs are great as well. It helps that it's run by guys who are actually wrestling fans, so they know what other fans want. Give it a watch if you haven't already."
[9.0] "Ein Projekt das wieder aus einem Podcast entstand und ich will nicht wissen wie sie das mit Bezahlungen machen. Jedenfalls großen Respekt denn die Liga macht so vieles richtig und das wird auch sicher noch lange weiter so gehen. Eine der aktuellen Indy Ligen 2022."
[9.0] "The crowd is always into the show and the wrestlers always live up to expectations. It also gives opportunity to lesser known talents that can always steal the show."
[10.0] "DPW has very high hopes. The guys who run the promotion are very well known due to their YouTube careers and their podcast, Deadlock. They are running a good ship. Their championships all look fantastic, they book great talent, and they truly believe in what they are doing. You can't ask for more. They still have some things to work out to improve their product even more but the sky is the limit. Hopefully they can start doing tapings more often because the 2 month break between Volume 1 and Volume 2 kind of killed their momentum but they recovered extremely well. Tony Feetsa Guy, Jizzy Dizzy Darnell, and Overdriver Jawwny are pretty sweet and that's for trucity."
[8.0] "One of the better smaller promotions out there. Good quality matches every show and have introduced me to a lot of new talent i wouldn't have seen otherwise."
[8.0] "While it's not perfection, DPW as a promotion alone is a good fed. It has the type of slock you see in your typical indie fair, but it still has the potential to be place where future WWE and AEW stars get their start, like Ring of Honor. Overall a solid 8/10, saw You Already Know and it's badass, can't for DPW Forever."
[6.0] "lmao this promotion is fine. It's Pretty Good Indie Fed #2921765 with the odd semi-big indie name popping up from time to time. Y'all need to chill with the 10's you're throwing out like candy just cause the promotion has a bunch of YouTubers you like or whatever. Again, it's fine."
[6.0] "Originally I didn't want to compare it to WCPW because its a promotion run by several Youtube personalities but based on how the first set of shows went I now feel comfortable making that comparison. You have the personalities getting involved with factions and getting in the ring, which is a money mark fed move. The shows aren't bad but definitely not worth paying for, or worth rating a 9/10. Worth watching if you really need to watch free indy wrestling and want to pick out a handful of matches from the set of shows that currently aired."
"DPW is one of the best indies I? ve ever seen. I frequently go to independent shows from a litany of different promotions in Houston and none of them are as organized, engaging and interesting as DPW. You don? t even have to like the podcast to enjoy the product."
[9.0] "Never listen to the podcast I instead found it through YouTube while just looking for wrestling. Easy to watch episodes that are usually fun with a mix of local and big names on the indies. It's got a big future ahead of it."
[10.0] "Despite the fact that I'm a huge fan of the podcast, I'm giving it a 10 because I've genuinely enjoyed the small amount of their product they've put out already. They have a really good cast of big names, as well as smaller talent to bolster their shows outside of the bigger names. From the first show alone, I'm looking forward to seeing more out of Bojack, the Delinquents, and especially Kidd Bandit, who's an overall nice person. Alongside great action, the comedy from both the performers and the boys on commentary has been brilliant, and has made me bust a gut laughing more than a few times. Standout bits include their fear of losing chair rental deposits, Josh Fuller being treated as though he was the same size as the imposing Bojack, and all of Donnie Ray vs Calvin Tankman from Episode 2, which was the match of the night, and a company MOTY contender for certain"
