DEADLOCK Pro-Wrestling is an American wrestling promotion. It was founded in 2021 by Anthony Douglas, James Darnell & John Blud. It is based out of North Carolina.
In 2019youtubersAnthony Douglas and James Darnell (also known as TonyPizzaGuy and CMPuls3, respectively) founded a wrestling podcast known as Deadlock. The two would later add John Blud of NewLegacyInc fame to the show. As the podcast gained a cult following, the three would begin talking about starting their own wrestling promotion. The formation of said promotion was officially announced on November 1, 2021 on Twitter. On November 8, the promotion would announce the first taping for it's premier show DPW Fire, as well a tournament to crown the first DPW Worlds Champion.