OPW Podcast: The Ocho

On this episode of the podcast, I have a retrospective on Occupy Pro Wrestling’s eight years of existence before giving a nice little bonus: the debut of the Bright Side of Wrestling podcast!

As always, I take a look at the latest from our site partners in the Partner Spotlight, and talk a little bit about what’s to come. Be sure to look for The Bright Side of Wrestling on its own podcast feed coming soon!

Wrestling Mayhem Show 698: Pirate Moxley – ON A BOAT

This week’s episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, Sidekick Media Services, and Pittsburgh Wrestling. 

MayhemMania season is upon us – which means Matt is BACK. He joins Ronnie Starks, Sorg, and Mad Mike to talk this week in wrestling, including:

  • Mike and Matt are educating Sorg about baseball in wrestling.
  • In case you hadn’t heard, there’s this little thing called Royal Rumble happening this weekend. We’re sharing some of our thoughts (and predictions) headed into it.
  • We’re talking about what achievements will be unlocked in the Royal Rumble.
  • Question: Which Super Mario Bros. (or other video game) power-up will be required to beat Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania?
  • We’re sharing some thoughts on who the surprise entrant at the Royal Rumble will be.
  • Did you know Ronnie Starks got a hug from wrestling superstar Virgil?
  • Two things: 1) Pirate Jon Moxley; 2) ON A BOAT. (Okay…it’s really one AMAZING thing.)
  • We’re exploring the extent to which White Claw can be a legit reason for things.
  • It’s time. Matt is ready to kick off the 2020 edition of MayhemMania. (You may want to tune in to see what magical match-ups we’re cooking up.)
  • What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?

Follow our stable on Twitter: Matt (@MainstreamMat), Ronnie Starks (@starkswrestling), Sorg (@Sorgatron), Mad Mike (@MadMike4883), Honey Badger (@ReginaHBadger), Tina Keys (@sapphieangel008), and Podnar (@ProfPod)

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)**
You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!
Check out the Indy Wrestling US Network at www.indywrestling.network.  For a short time, get a 7-day FREE trial to access a growing collection of content.
Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show.
Remember to LIKE and FOLLOW us on Facebook for updates and video

Wrestling Mayhem Show 679: Return of the Midweek War

This week’s episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, Sidekick Media Services, and Pittsburgh Wrestling. 

Angel Gate and Fight Society women’s wrestler, Scarlett, joins our in-house crew of Mad Mike, Ronnie Starks, and Sorg to talk this week in wrestling news, including:

  • So, there was some BIG news in wrestling this week.
  • One week of TV = 9 hours of wrestling. Some of us are happy about it. Some of us are already over it.
  • We are most definitely comparing wrestling to soap operas.
  • Ronnie is questioning the use of twins in TV programming – and whether the actor/actress ACTUALLY has a twin.
  • NXT is moving to live television programming – – on Wednesdays.
  • AEW is coming live to Pittsburgh!
  • Somehow we found ourselves running down the list of fake babies in wrestling.
  • We are chatting some fun women’s wrestling with Scarlett.
  • This week’s Big Question: What would you book as the first NXT live main event against AEW?
  • Sorg is spreading the good word of Evolve with us.
  • Mad Mike thinks Stephen Amell might be a wrestling fan, guys.
  • What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?

Follow our stable on Twitter: Scarlett (@___ImScarlett), Ronnie Starks (@starkswrestling), Mad Mike (@MadMike4883) and Sorg (@Sorgatron).

Want to check out the Stomp Out Cancer benefit show we talked about on the show?   https://www.facebook.com/events/372562803383505/

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)
**A special shout out to our Manager Level Patreon supporter Occupy Pro Wrestling (@Power2TheSmarks)**
You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!
Check out the Indy Wrestling US Network at www.indywrestling.network.  For a short time, get a 7-day FREE trial to access a growing collection of content.
Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show.
Remember to LIKE and FOLLOW us on Facebook for updates and video.

 

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).

Want to check out the Stomp Out Cancer benefit show we talked about on the show?   https://www.facebook.com/events/372562803383505/

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)
**A special shout out to our Manager Level Patreon supporter Occupy Pro Wrestling (@Power2TheSmarks)**
You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!
Check out the Indy Wrestling US Network at www.indywrestling.network.  For a short time, get a 7-day FREE trial to access a growing collection of content.
Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show.
Remember to LIKE and FOLLOW us on Facebook for updates and video.

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)
**A special shout out to our Manager Level Patreon supporter Occupy Pro Wrestling (@Power2TheSmarks)**
You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!
Check out the Indy Wrestling US Network at www.indywrestling.network.  For a short time, get a 7-day FREE trial to access a growing collection of content.
Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show.
Remember to LIKE and FOLLOW us on Facebook for updates and video.

 

 

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)**
You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!
Check out the Indy Wrestling US Network at www.indywrestling.network.  For a short time, get a 7-day FREE trial to access a growing collection of content.
Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show.
Remember to LIKE and FOLLOW us on Facebook for updates and video.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 674: Wrestling NPCs

This week’s episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, Sidekick Media Services and Pittsburgh Wrestling. 

 

Mad Mike, Sorg and Podnar are joined by Honey Badger to talk this week in wrestling (and a whole lot more) including:

  • AEW Fight For The Fallen and WWE Extreme Rules were both this weekend. Some of us are sharing how they watched both – – at the same time.
  • Some of us caught the Evolve show, and there are some thoughts.
  • We’re in a weird phase where people want to see more indy wrestling, and we think it’s a good thing.
  • We’re questioning the “extreme” of Extreme Rules.
  • We’re catching up with our friend Honey Badger and what she’s been doing with RISE (with an “i”), RYSE (with a “y”), and just about everywhere else she’s been recently!
  • This week’s Big Question: If you could take any wrestling NPC (non-in-ring-role) at any point in time and have them manage someone on today’s roster, who would be managing whom?
  • We’re talking some intergender wrestling with our guest Honey Badger.
  • The crew is sharing some thoughts on what the magic may be that makes one wrestling company an almost overnight sensation, while others struggle to get butts in seats.
  • What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?

Follow our stable on Twitter: Mad Mike (@MadMike4883), Sorg (@Sorgatron), Podnar (@ProfPod), and Honey Badger (@ReginaHBadger)

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)**
You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!
Check out the Indy Wrestling US Network at www.indywrestling.network.  For a short time, get a 7-day FREE trial to access a growing collection of content.
Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show.
Remember to LIKE and FOLLOW us on Facebook for updates and video.

 

 

Wrestling Mayhem Show 672: Zeke Squad

This week’s episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, Sidekick Media Services and Pittsburgh Wrestling. 

It’s a two-fer this week as we have Zeke Mercer and Keith Haught in studio!  They join the Mikes (Sorg, and Mad Mike) to talk this week in wrestling, including:

  • Our crew had a chance to watch some Fyter Fest, and we’re sharing some thoughts.
  • So…that chair shot…
  • In case you haven’t noticed…crowds in the UK are different than crowds in the US.
  • In case you didn’t know, you can find Zeke Mercer and Keith Haught at some of the wrestling events here in Western PA and West Virginia.
  • This week’s Big Question: What match or event didn’t live up to the hype?
  • Our friend, Beastman recently had his bag searched by TSA, and it is one of the best things on the internet!
  • There was a bit of a shake up at WWE with Paul Heyman and Eric Bischoff being placed in executive roles over RAW and Smackdown Live.
  • What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?

Follow our stable on Twitter: Zeke Mercer (@zeke_mercer), Keith Haught (@HaughtJr), Sorg (@Sorgatron) and Mad Mike (@MadMike4883)

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)**
You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!
Check out the Indy Wrestling US Network at www.indywrestling.network.  For a short time, get a 7-day FREE trial to access a growing collection of content.
Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show.
Remember to LIKE and FOLLOW us on Facebook for updates and video.

 

 

Wrestling Mayhem Show 667: R-Truth in Drag

This week’s episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, Occupy Pro Wrestling, and Scarehouse!

Professor Buzzkill joins our motley crew of Dave Podnar, Mad Mike, and Sorg as we talk this week (and a little bit of history) in wrestling, including:

  • Our guest Professor Buzzkill is sharing some history behind our podcast title.
  • We’re sharing some thoughts on Money in the Bank.
  • Is it just us or is Brock Lesnar a multi-million dollar GIF machine these days?
  • Has Dolph Ziggler recovered from his Pittsburgh countdown incident?
  • OH: It’s Kevin Owens – he’s gonna attack people.
  • Professor Buzzkill is teaching us the history of wrestling and Gorgeous George.
  • Professor Buzzkill is sharing the history of in-ring weddings in wrestling.
  • WWE has a new 24/7 title. We’re sharing some thoughts.
  • This week’s Big Question: What would you have made for a new championship instead of the 24/7 title?
  • What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?

Follow our stable on Twitter: Professor Buzzkill (@buzzkillprof), Dave Podnar (@ProfPod), 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)**
You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!
Check out the Indy Wrestling US Network at www.indywrestling.network.  For a short time, get a 7-day FREE trial to access a growing collection of content.
Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show.
Remember to LIKE and FOLLOW us on Facebook for updates and video.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 662: The Viking Experience

This week’s episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, Occupy Pro Wrestling, and Bardic Mystery Tour!

It’s time for your weekly dose of mayhem as we’ve got Mad Mike, Larry, Brohemoth, Sorg, and Rizz on to talk about this week in wrestling, including:

  • Some of our favorite superstars had a name change from the NXT stage to the RAW stage.
  • We’ve got this week’s superstar shake-up updates!
  • This week’s Big Question: Who didn’t get a superstar shake-up move that should have?
  • What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?

Follow our stable on Twitter: Mad Mike (@MadMike4883), Larry (@MutilatorLarry), Brohemoth (@BROhemothTFB), Sorg (@Sorgatron) and Rizz (@TheeRizz)

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 supporters, Mad Mike (@MadMike4883) and Occupy Pro Wrestling (@Power2TheSmarks)**
You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!
Check out the Indy Wrestling US Network at www.indywrestling.network.  For a short time, get a 7-day FREE trial to access a growing collection of content.
Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show.
Remember to LIKE and FOLLOW us on Facebook for updates and video.