Mainstream Matt returns to chat WWE RAW, the WWE Thunderdome, the Mayhem Mania prediction of the Triconics (Zalina Vega & The Iiconics), Keith Lee’s debut, comparing the “newbies” Pat McAfee, Dominik Mysterio and The Bachelor’s Demi Burnett.
Monday Mayhem Warriors: Beyond Thunderdome
Wrestling Mayhem Show 728: MAYHEM CALLUX
This week’s episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services.
This week we talk Thunderdome, SummerSlam weekend, indy promotions, CALLUX and more with Bradley, Rizz and Sorg!
- We contemplate the detail-sparse WWE Thunderdome
- Butts for Bradley!
- NXT Takeover XXX and WWE SummerSlam receive sparse previews
- Ring of Honor is going back to work recording new content in Baltimore
- All Elite Wrestling has been winning on presentation
- We remember Vicious Outcast Wrestling
- Big Question: Rizz? Explain Callux to me?
- Jaxon Argos is making custom figures
- We discuss last week’s homework: Antonio Cesaro vs Tyson Kidd from WWE NXT October 31, 2012
- HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: Greg Valentine vs Roddy Piper Dog Collar Match. Starcade 1983 Watch on WWE Network
- Support Jakob Edwinn at https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/jakobedwinn
- What did you learn from pro wrestling this week?
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Wrestling Mayhem Show 678: Big Announcements with the Gavel
This week’s episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, Sidekick Media Services, and Pittsburgh Wrestling.
The Gavel – David Lawless is on the show this week to talk about a few things he’s involved with that are coming up. He is joined by Patreon supporter, Heel Bradley, who is on the show to make amends for his recent transgression at an indy show. They are, of course, here to talk about this week in wrestling, including:
- David Lawless is talking about the importance of diversity in the wrestling ring.
- How about that reveal of The Fiend at SummerSlam? We’re sharing some of our own thoughts.
- We’re getting some “expert” insight on just how deadly the mandible claw can be.
- Is WWE missing some branding opportunities with superstars like Finn Balor?
- AEW has had some new announcements. Some of our crew is really excited about Orange Cassidy, but let’s talk about Jake the Snake!
- Jazz is coming back to TV?!?!
- Our guest, David Lawless, is sharing some breaking news about who we can expect to see at Four Chord Music Festival- including the addition of a wrestling event!
- Listen in for an announcement of 5 of the matches – – including a never-before-seen match-up of two of Pittsburgh’s legends.
- David Lawless is getting the opportunity to work with tons of great people – including his recent encounter with Jim Sterling at RYSE Wrestling.
- Stomp Out Cancer is happening this Friday. We’re taking a look at what we can expect from the card.
- This week’s Big Question: What occupational character (i.e. lawyer) would you like to see – or have seen – in the ring?
- Bradley did a bad thing as a fan at a recent live event. He is here tonight to teach us how to be a good fan.
- What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?
Follow our stable on Twitter: David Lawless (@GavelLawless), Bradley (@HeelBradley), and Sorg (@Sorgatron).
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Want to check out the Four Chord Music Festival show we talked about on the show? https://www.facebook.com/events/366677354032446/
If you are in Pittsburgh, you’ve got to go to Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) and get their food! (sliceonbroadway.com)
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Wrestling Mayhem Show 677: Dominic DeNucci of West Virginia
This week’s episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, Sidekick Media Services, and Pittsburgh Wrestling.
Thomas Mathis joins us in studio – with our new probationary on-air talent, Ronnie Starks! It’s a good thing that we have the good ol’ boys Sorg and Mad Mike to keep things straight while we talk this week in wrestling news, including:
- RAW was live in Pittsburgh. Our crew was in attendance and we’re sharing our thoughts.
- Mad Mike is using LEGOs to demonstrate what’s happening in wrestling.
- Wrestling is about good story telling. Our crew is remembering some of the good storylines heading into pay-per-views.
- If Ronnie makes one more mistake on the show it’s possible he may see a chop from our guest Beastman.
- Beastman is sharing some information about a benefit show he is putting together to help a member of the community.
- Beastman is talking about some of his memorable moments in the ring.
- We had the pleasure of meeting Jim Sterling at RYSE Wrestling over the weekend.
- We’re talking with Beastman about some of the things he’s up to these days.
- Beastman is known for some of his outrageous antics. He’s sharing some of them with us.
- This week’s Big Question: Wrestle Circus folded last week now Defiant. How does this change the landscape in wrestling?
- We’re breaking down how many Indy Wrestling feds are in the Pittsburgh area – yet how different each one of them is.
- OH: “I need to find a way to fit Impact Wrestling into my life.”
- SummerSlam is happening this weekend. We’re sharing some thoughts from our crew – especially after RAW was in town on the Road to SummerSlam!
- We’re also sharing some NXT Takeover thoughts!
- What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?
Follow our stable on Twitter: Beastman (@beastmanhusk), Ronnie Starks (@starkswrestling), Mad Mike (@MadMike4883), and Sorg (@Sorgatron).
Want to check out the Beastman benefit show we talked about on the show? https://www.facebook.com/events/335947690673292/
If you are in Pittsburgh, you’ve got to go to Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) and get their food! (sliceonbroadway.com)
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Wrestling Mayhem Show 676: Kabump Bumps
This week’s episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, Sidekick Media Services and Pittsburgh Wrestling.
Thomas Mathis joins us in studio – with our new probationary on-air talent, Ronnie Starks! It’s a good thing that we have the good ol’ boys Sorg and Mad Mike to keep things straight while we talk this week in wrestling news, including:
- In case you missed it, we’re welcoming Ronnie Starks as a co-host for the show. We’re taking bets now to see how long he lasts.
- There are some new names signing with Impact. And, we have a Mayhem Show connection! Mayhem Bump?
- We’re talking some Impact Wrestling updates!
- Trish Stratus is set for a SummerSlam return, and we’re sharing some thoughts.
- There are some strong thoughts on WWE heels.
- RAW is coming to Pittsburgh, and Sorg is actually pretty excited about it.
- Our guest Thomas Mathis is teaching us about proper care and maintenance of ring gear – – and abs.
- Thomas Mathis is catching us up on where we can see him in action these days.
- So…White Claw has found its way into the discussion?
- Thomas Mathis is educating us on his self-discipline when it comes to maintaining his ABSolute physique.
- This week’s Big Question: If you would Dragon Ball Z fusion two wrestlers, who would they be?
- In case you’ve missed it, Jon Moxley is doing things.
- If you haven’t already checked it out, Randy Orton has been doing some interesting things on his social media.
- What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?
Follow our stable on Twitter: Ronnie Starks (@starkswrestling), Mad Mike (@MadMike4883), and Sorg (@Sorgatron).
If you are in Pittsburgh, you’ve got to go to Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) and get their food! (sliceonbroadway.com)
**A special shout out to our Manager Level Patreon supporter Occupy Pro Wrestling (@Power2TheSmarks)**
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Wrestling Mayhem Show 631: Carmella Monster Truck
This week’s episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, Occupy Pro Wrestling, and THRIFTY Podcast!
We are joined by Lady Frost and her Savage Gentleman for this week’s episode. The pair is fresh off their recent travels, but take a break in preparations for their appearance on the upcoming Blackcraft Wrestling event to join us for some wrestling chat. They are joined by our mayhem crew of Sorg, Bobby F J-Town, and Rizz as we talk about:
- SummerSlam happened. We’re sharing some thoughts – including some MMA talk WITH the Savage Gentleman (who is a former MMA talent himself).
- Ronda Rousey has gone from MMA to wrestling – just like our in-studio guest the Savage Gentleman.
- Everyone’s quick to judge Ronda Rousey, but you can’t look at the current women’s revolution without giving her props.
- MMA was against having a women’s division – but look at how much women have changed the sport.
- Although Ronda Rousey may be “new” to WWE, she paid her dues in MMA and has built her legacy.
- Putting a wrestler in the octagon does not have the same reaction as putting an MMA fighter in the ring.
- Matt Riddle gets to do what he loves – wrestling.
- Speaking of the women’s Evolution, Ronda Rousey is going to make an impact.
- You can’t discredit someone’s natural abilities.
- Alexa Bliss vs Trish Stratus at Evolution? We. Can’t. Wait.
- NXT Takeover Brooklyn happened. We’re sharing our thoughts.
- The Savage Gentleman and Lady Frost are sharing how much they LOVED the first match of NXT Takeover Brooklyn.
- Different kinds of wrestling are like different flavors of ice cream. Everyone has their own preferences.
- Settling an in-house debate: Do you watch Facebook videos with or without sound?
- Table for 3 is all about Twitter. Mayhem Show is all about Facebook.
- Velveteen Dream going totally Rick Rude with his “Call Me Up Vince” tights = Priceless.
- We’re pretty much learning that what’s old is new again.
- We’re talking some Ciampa v Johnny Gargano from NXT Takeover Brooklyn.
- Demon Balor on SummerSlam seemed to go over more for the ladies than the gents.
- So….Baron Corbin.
- WWE is getting super techy with their 3D integrations.
- This week’s big question: What is your dream match for WWE Evolution?
- There’s a wrestling show coming up with a new group in town with Blackcraft Wrestling. Our guests the Savage Gentleman and Lady Frost will be on the show, and they’re telling us all about it!
- The Savage Gentleman might be cutting a promo on the show?
- Lady Frost and the Savage Gentleman are sharing some happenings from their recent travels.
- What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?
- Shout out to Brutal Bob Evans from our in-studio crew. <3
Follow our stable on Twitter: Lady Frost (@RealLadyFrost), The Savage Gentleman (@RealSavageGent), Rizz (@TheeRizz), Bobby F J-Town (@BobbyFJtown), and Sorg (@Sorgatron).
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Wrestling Mayhem Show 630: It Ain’t Ballet, Kids
This week’s episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, Occupy Pro Wrestling, and THRIFTY Podcast!
Beastman joins us for this week’s episode. Add him to our in-house mix of Rizz, Mad Mike, and Sorg? It’s internet magic in the making as we talk about this week in wrestling, including:
- Beastman is talking some of the weird things he’s seen at recent shows he’s been part of.
- When personal and professional worlds collide.
- RIP Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart.
- For Sorg, Jim Neidhart was the appeal for the Hart Foundation.
- And, we wind up in a discussion about Boy Meets World and Girl Meets World.
- Kenny Omega is taking on Pentagon and Mad Mike is All In!
- We’re already excited for All In Again – next year’s All In event.
- A bootleg Bullet Club shirt led to a fun interaction between Karl Anderson and the Young Bucks.
- We had the pleasure of seeing Marshall Gambino’s final match at IWC Wrestling against Chest Flexor.
- Mad Mike will be at NXT Takeover Brooklyn this weekend.
- Sorg is almost caught up with NXT in time for NXT Takeover Brooklyn.
- WWE is trying to turn Ronda Rousey into Batman.
- Happy Birthday Johnny Gargano!
- How did Kairi Sane go from yacht enthusiast to pirate?
- Sorg is learning how to pronounce Ciampa.
- We are commissioning Mad Mike to check out wrestling – – ON A BOAT this weekend.
- Joey Janela is getting Lost in New York Friday night.
- We are going to live vicariously through fan of the show, Alex Miller, for his Jericho Cruise and Lost in New York adventures.
- Make sure you have 7 hours set aside for Summerslam! And, lots of coffee.
- We’ve got some mixed thoughts about the status of Brock Lesnar’s title reign after Summerslam.
- This week’s Big Question: What is the perfect match?
- We have come to the conclusion that Elias is too good at what he does.
- Beastman went shopping – in his ring gear.
- We’re getting the story of that time Beastman went through a floor at a wrestling show.
- What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?
Follow our stable on Twitter: Beastman (@beastmanhusk), Rizz (@TheeRizz), Mad Mike (@MadMike4883), and Sorg (@Sorgatron).
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Wrestling Mayhem Show 584: John Cena is…Lightning McQueen, Jr.
It’s been an interesting week in wrestling, and it’s getting more interesting as we’re joined by Greg Ochaba of the 501st Garrison Carida. It’s a full house in studio with our guest Greg-O, Chad the Shad, Rizz, Matt Carlins, and Sorg. We’ve go tons to talk about after this weekend in wrestling – not to mention this week in wrestling, including:
- We may have an almost unnatural love of The Savage Stash.
- SummerSlam was this weekend, and we have some mixed thoughts.
- WWE did their impression of an indy wrestling show at the beginning of SummerSlam.
- Who didn’t appreciate the shark cage twist with Enzo lubing up and slipping out?
- Thanks to Dave Podnar for pointing out smaller entrances may be saving money for WrestleMania production.
- While many watched NXT Takeover, some of us were at IWC Caged Fury.
- We’re talking about some new factions, including an Honor Society angle.
- The worsk NXT Takeover is not a bad show.
- If there are differing wrestling styles can you consider them competitors? (Lucha Underground is different than WWE.)
- There is lots of Shimmer in the Mae Young Classic.
- We have to mention the SummerSlam Main Event. Wow.
- Breaking news while we’re talking about the big guys last night: 205 Live has a new face!
- Give us Brock Lesnar v. Braun Strowman.
- Bobby Roode on the main roster? Okay. How about that Shelton Benjamin though?
- Fashion Police are missing out on the perfect pepperoni pizza from Slice. They’ve got that other stuff instead.
- We’re talking some John Cena at the top of the second segment.
- Ring of Honor has been working with WWE lately, and it shows.
- This week’s Big Question: With all the Ring of Honor talent popping up on WWE, who will we see next?
- Don’t mind us. We’re over here wishlisting Ring of Honor talent to WWE.
- Yes, we’re talking Southpaw Regional Wrestling. Again.
- Brooklyn crowd. Beach balls. The wave. It’s been an odd weekend in wrestling.
- There’s a line between being a fan and being in ring, and when fans insert themselves, it can cause problems.
- Want to know about OUR fan interactions with wrestlers? Tune in. Fun stories.
- What did YOU learn from wrestling this week?
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Wrestling Mayhem Show 583: The Adam Cole Factor
It’s our SummerSlam Eve show, and we’ve got Sorg, Chad the Shad, Larry, and Mad Mike on air talking some wrestling. We have a lot to talk about, including:
- MutilatorLarry is back!
- Unfortunately there’s no Magnum CK in studio tonight – BUT, he WILL be in studio on Friday for an Indy Mayhem recording.
- Sorg did something else, guys. www.pittsburghwrestling.com
- There’s A LOT of wrestling in the Pittsburgh area.
- Mad Mike missed Smackdown Live because he was busy slinging toys. (Likely story.)
- Because Mad Mike missed Smackdown Live, we just broke his heart telling him about the Jinder/Cena/Corbin ender.
- SummerSlam’s this weekend. Maybe we should share some things about that?
- Samoa Joe has finally hit his stride on RAW.
- It looks like we’re headed for another shake-up given the shenanigans and weird stuff, right?
- Looks like Adam Cole is headed to NXT.
- We have a new toy alert from Mad Mike – an entire WWE Women line of action figures. #MadMikeApproved
- Bray Wyatt may not win many matches, but he does a great job putting people over.
- It’s Big Question time! What international city should have a PPV. It’s been a while since SummerSlam in London.
- We may or may not have just booked an RVD v Val Venis match in Amsterdam.
- We’re talking some NXT Takeover.
- We’re asking for an Adam Cole v. Bobby Roode match.
- Bobby Roode and The Miz feud? (Yes, please!)
- Why is every title holder in NXT undefeated? Can we get some originality?
- Will we be seeing an Asuka v Ronda Rousey match in the near future?
- What did YOU learn from wrestling this week?
Follow our stable on Twitter: Chad (@ChadTheShad), Mad Mike (@MadMike4883), Larry (@MutilatorLarry), and Sorg (@Sorgatron), !
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Wrestling Mayhem Show 582: It’s A Bruno Day in the Neighborhood
We’ve got Katie Arquette as our in studio guest this week. She chats with Chad and Sorg locally, with Mad Mike and Rizz on the internets. Of course we’re talking about what’s happening in wrestling these days, including:
- All red everything is gone, and we’re using the Mayhem Show as a support group.
- NXT needs some love since they’re bumping people up to the main roster.
- So, Ellsworth was back tonight. Does that mean his suspension is done already?
- Mad Mike is calling for Big Cass to show up on Smackdown and kick Ellsworth’s butt to steal Carmella back.
- Have you guys seen the Titus Worldwide press conferences?!?!
- Chad is campaigning for Titus O’Neil Presents 205 Live.
- Sorg has to unfollow Lana on Instagram.
- Chad “Those pictures are very American.”
- Mad Mike gets his Smackdown news from names he sees screamed through social media.
- So, there’s apparently another statue of Bruno Sammartino, like the theme statues you see around town.
- We’re campaigning for a SummerSlam at Heinz Field.
- Anyone notice how awkwardly Kurt Angle looks at things on air?
- Treygar has more stops on his going away tour than Terry Funk.
- It’s International Cat Day, so who’s your favorite cat-related wrestler?
- We’re bringing a wrap-up game over to the main show – Two Truths and a Lie with Mad Mike.
- What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?
Follow our stable on Twitter: Katie Arquette (@TheKatieArquete), Chad (@ChadTheShad), Mad Mike (@MadMike4883), Rizz (@TheeRizz), and Sorg (@Sorgatron), !
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