Wrestling Mayhem Show 650: The Return Of MayhemMania

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

It’s that magical time of year when we put ourselves in Vince McMahon’s shoes for MayhemMania.  We’ve got Mad Mike, Larry, Farnsworth, Sorg, and Mainstream Matt in studio to talk about:

  • We’re preparing for NXT to see some roster changes due to some call-ups.
  • 205 Live has a new broadcast member in Aiden English.
  • We are headed into the royalest of rumbles with men’s and women’s Royal Rumble matches.
  • We’re running down all of the places where you can find John Cena (or his voice). He’s everywhere!
  • We are relying on Sasha Banks to save what could otherwise be a meh match with Ronda Rousey to make it amazing.
  • Ronda Rousey should be in NXT learning the ropes. She’s doing okay where she is – but she’d be better if she were going through and learning the ropes.
  • We’re blaming Smashmouth for so many things tonight.
  • We’re talking some Hardcore Holly and Brock Lesnar.
  • Are we comparing Finn Balor to Hardcore Holly? Maybe.
  • We’re running through our dark horse options for the Royal Rumble.
  • It’s MayhemMania season – which means we’re booking our dream matches.
  • What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?

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Wrestling Mayhem Show 646: Thumbtacks and Glitter

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Sorg, Mad Mike and Larry are joined by Ronnie Starks in studio this week.  The boys are on their best behavior to avoid being cited for violations by the MtOSHA rep as they talk this week in wrestling, including:

  • Ronnie Starks is showing off the BDW Guiness World Record trophy on this week’s show.
  • RAW is snore.
  • Sorg and Mad Mike are sharing some thoughts on where the Monday night show goes on a shame spiral.
  • Anyone else notice that The Revival is getting screwed lately?
  • 205 Live talent is appearing more and more on the other shows. Does this mean we’re looking at 205 Dead in 2019?
  • It looks like Daniel Bryan is wrestling all the people he’s wanted to. Evidence that his career with WWE is coming to an end?
  • WWE Evolution went so well that they’re doing more women’s wrestling focus. Are we looking at a Queen of the Ring event?
  • Up Up Down Down at the largest video game collection on the planet?
  • Sorg is excited that Heavy Metal Jesus is now canon thanks to Edge and Christian!
  • In case you wanted to book Ric Flair to wrestle, he has been medically cleared for in-ring action.
  • We thought Rhyno was retiring, but it turns out he’s not.
  • Dojo Pro is now on Facebook Watch.
  • We’re talking tattoos, but not THAT tattoo.
  • We want to see a Green Arrow vs Green Ranger match.
  • This week’s Big Question: Which wrestler has had the biggest fashion violation?
  • We have a bit of a crossover with our guest Ronnie Starks as he went to ScareHouse and visited The Basement for their Christmas event.
  • Our friends at IWC Wrestling made some news with their recent show.
  • Sorg is sharing how creative fans get with fans-bring-the-weapons matches.
  • What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?

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

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Wrestling Mayhem Show 634: Celtic Crossfit

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It’s Mayhem Show Classic lineup with Ring of Honor 2017 Top Prospect Chris LeRusso, Bobbyfjtown, Rizz, Mad Mike, and Sorg as they talk about:

  • We’re previewing Hell in a Cell, looking at why Mick Foley was added implications of Roman Reigns vs Braun Strowman and more
  • We look at the global expansion around big shows like the Australian WWE Super Show-Down
  • Why is Becky Lynch such a sympathetic character?
  • This week’s Big Question: What main roster WWE wrestler would you pair a 205 Live Cruiserweight in the apparent #AdoptaCruiserweight campaign?
  • We discuss Renee Young becoming the first full time female commentator on WWE RAW!
  • We look at the changes to the Mixed Match Challenge and the curious apparel
  • What did YOU learn from wrestling this week?

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Wrestling Mayhem Show 619: Booyaka, Booyaka

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Toddy (and friends) from the THRIFTY Podcast joins us to talk some of our favorite things this week!  As usual, our guest is joined by a shake-up of our own talent pool.  This week we’ve got Bobby F-Jtown, Larry, and Sorg talking this week in wrestling, including:

  • Toddy brought some friends for this week’s podcast – just about all of his Wrestling Buddy pals.
  • We’ve got Bobby meeting Toddy and comparing their collectibles.
  • We’re learning that Funko Pops are formidable when stacked.
  • Is CM Punk going to be at All In?
  • 10K tickets for All In sold in under 30 minutes?!?!
  • King of Trios is the same weekend as All In. THIS is why we <3 wrestling.
  • The Rey Mysterio backpack may be the scariest thing we’ve seen in a while.
  • This week’s Big Question: What is the most singable/earworm WWE entrance music?
  • It’s Episode 619 – so we have to spend some time talking about Mr. 619 himself, Rey Mysterio.
  • What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?

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Wrestling Mayhem Show 613: The Haunted Ovaries of Mae Young

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

It’s the last Tuesday before WrestleMania, which can only mean one thing…PATREON IN THE BANK!  And, it’s a full house for the occasion.  In addition to being joined by a special guest, Todd DeFazio of Idiot Radio, we’ve got Bobby, Billy F’n Johnson, Larry, Sorg, and Mad Mike talking about:

  • We attended RAW and Smackdown last week (which meant no live show on Podcast Day) so we’re running through our brief thoughts heading into WrestleMania.
  • We’re talking some NXT Takeover as we head into WrestleMania!
  • Is John Cena emoting the same feeling as being turned down at the high school dance or a kid throwing a tantrum? ARE WE SEEING A HEEL TURN ON THE HORIZON?
  • It’s astounding the number of WWE guys without contracts around WrestleMania time…
  • Anyone else notice The Miz’ post-baby glow?
  • Is there a WrestleMania match that’s booked that you can do without?
  • With all the matches booked for WrestleMania, we’re talking about which ones we see winding up as the main event.
  • More Brain Strowman please!
  • It’s officially MayhemMania time. Since it’s the last show before WrestleMania it’s time for Patreon in the Bank!
  • We are eliminating the hell out of Randy Orton in this segment of MayhemMania.
  • Apparently there’s not enough carnage on our MayhemMania card?
  • AJ may have just booked a MayhemMania match with a Hair vs Hair match of RAW v Smackdown women.
  • Matt has a MayhemMania list of cast-offs in a Cleveland cup. It seems so appropriate as our punishment options.
  • We’ve had so many changes to the MayhemMania card that we need to have a refresher halfway through to clarify what we’ve even booked.
  • Billy is using his god-like power as a Pizza Club Patreon supporter to blow this MayhemMania card up.
  • What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?

Thanks to Tonio Garza (@TheWRevolution) for putting together graphics for MayhemMania.

Heading to WrestleMania?  If you see a Mayhemmer, say hi!  If that Mayhemmer’s Mad Mike, give him a chop and send us a pic or video clip.  We’ll include it on next week’s show!

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Wrestling Mayhem Show 612: A Wrestling Episode of Scooby Doo

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WWE may have infiltrated our local wrestling scene this past weekend, which can only mean we’ve got some great content from indy wrestling that’s still very relevant to this show!  Even better – we’ve got Farnsworth joining us on the big purple couch to add his thoughts to the mix.  As usual, he’s joined by our usual cast of characters as we’ve got Sorg and Larry in studio with Bobby F J-Town and Rizz on live via the internets!

  • We collectively learned in wrestling this week that the Honky Tonk Man sings at live shows.
  • Daniel Bryan has been cleared for action – just in time for Mayhem Mania. (And, we have differing views on this week’s show.)
  • The Ultimate DELETION (finally) happened on RAW!
  • The Ultimate DELETION wasn’t shown on the Hulu cut? Or in the arena at RAW?
  • Bobby had a James Ellsworth experience this past weekend.
  • Did James Ellsworth spoil Ultimate DELETION for Bobby?
  • It’s time for MayhemMania!
  • Farnsworth is wearing a Dragonball Z design of the Neon Blondes shirt options with Facade and Dani Mo for this week’s show!
  • Friend of the Show Chris LeRusso has some points on the Daniel Bryan return to the ring.
  • What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?

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Wrestling Mayhem Show 609: Jeff Jarrett is the Milli Vanilli of Wrestling


The Beast Man brings his dino bone with him as he joins us in studio for this week’s show.  He’s chatting with our stable of wrestling fans, Matt, Wheelz, Mad Mike, Sorg and Mutilator Larry, as they’re talking about:

  • We are having a Mad Mike identity crisis on this week’s show.
  • Jeff Jarrett is the Milli Vanilli of wrestling.
  • Elimination Chamber happened. We’re sharing thoughts.
  • Mandy Rose had some firsts…maybe not what she’d like to be known for, though.
  • Sad John Cena is a thing, guys.
  • Is WWE going all MayhemMania on this year’s WrestleMania?
  • Beast Man is sharing his thoughts on Braun Strowman and WrestleMania.
  • Mixed Match Challenge thoughts are varying on this week’s podcast.
  • If you haven’t given 205 Live a chance recently, you may want to give it another shot. It’s been good lately!
  • Ronda Rousey is officially a WWE superstar! And, man – that start to her new career.
  • It’s time for MayhemMania.
  • What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?

Thanks to Tonio Garza (@TheWRevolution) for putting together graphics for MayhemMania.

Our good friend, Rizz is raising money and awareness through the Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation Team Pittsburgh 2018 Pittsburgh Marathon.  Check out his fundraiser page at: https://www.crowdrise.com/dsgfpitt2018/fundraiser/zachrizza

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Wrestling Mayhem Show 607: Sanity, Wolfe, and Young – Attorneys at Law


It’s a packed house for this year’s Mayhemmies episode with Billy Johnson, Chad the Shad, Larry, Sorg, Mad Mike, and Bobby F J-Town.  This week we’re talking about:WMS

  • It’s time for the Mayhemmy winner announcements – including a special address for the Best Dressed guest!
  • We have Duke Davis live via video to accept his Best Dressed award as part of the best dressed tagteam guests Locked ‘n Loaded.
  • Congratulations to Eric VanWagenen on the Interview of the Year Mayhemmy!
  • The Award for Excellence in Independent Wrestling goes to Joey Ryan!
  • Moment of the Year Mayhemmy goes to Sorg and his Boop the Internet moment.
  • Producer Missy would like to thank everyone who voted her Personality of the Year. xoxoxo
  • We’ve got some big Lucha Underground news and thoughts at the top of the show this week.
  • It’s been a bit since we’ve touched upon the Mixed Match Challenge, so we’re fixing that.
  • Mixed Match Challenge is pretty much what we’d expect for a Facebook audience item.
  • We may have devolved the conversation into fonts and graphics.
  • This week’s Big Question: What is your fantasy booking for Lucha Underground’s new ice theme?
  • It’s time for Mayhem Mania (with Chad the Shad).
  • What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?

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Wrestling Mayhem Show 606: Darkwing Spud

It’s the second week of Mayhem Mania!  Just for the occasion, we’ve got a direct connection to Yinza the Pittsburgh Luchador with Dave Fedor joining us in studio.  Of course we’ve got our usual crew of Sorg, Matt, Larry, Mad Mike, and Rizz talking this week in wrestling, including:

  • So, Coach is back, and apparently Booker T isn’t happy about it.
  • #SadTozawa
  • 205 Live going back to a Cruiserweight Classic model? We’re digging it.
  • Will we be seeing a Neville return?
  • We’re tracing down the name history of Drake Mallard. Let’s just say Darkwing Spud is our new favorite thing.
  • WWE’s new cutest couple? Braun Strowman and Alexa Bliss! #MotherOfStrowmans
  • We’re breaking down the comparison between scripted content and off-the-cuff reality content with WWE.
  • Elias swings the crowd almost as well as Vince McMahon. #LikeableHeel
  • It’s time for this week’s MayhemMania!
  • What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?

Thanks to Tonio Garza (@TheWRevolution) for putting together graphics for MayhemMania.

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Wrestling Mayhem Show 604: Rumble with Elias


We’ve got a special guest in studio this week as we’re joined by comedian Matt Light.  And, there is a ton of stuff to talk about this week, including:

  • Our guest Matt Light mixes wrestling with comedy. The best of both worlds.
  • Larry has a foam finger – but not the finger you’re thinking…
  • We are 1 degree of separation from Honky Tonk Man at this very moment.
  • RVD has a comedy (?) show?
  • So, RAW 25 happened last night. We’ve got plenty of thoughts.
  • When Christian is compared to Marty Jannetty.
  • We’re sharing some thoughts about the RAW 25 venue split and how WE thought it should have been done.
  • The APA segments of RAW 25 made the night for most of us.
  • Royal Rumble is this weekend. And, Dolph Ziggler is favored to win?
  • Our guest Matt Light is calling it now – Dolph Ziggler comes out at #30 – – – to Daniel Bryan’s theme music.
  • Sorg is waiting for Jason Jordan to snap. Mad Mike is waiting for a Shield break-up turn by Jordan, and Matt Light is just calling for him to get his future endeavored letter.
  • Why did they not have Jerry Springer on RAW 25 with a “You are not the father!” spot with Kurt Angle and Jason Jordan.
  • We’re takling about who we want to win the Royal Rumble this year and who we think will win.
  • Mainstream Matt is calling for an Elias Money In The Bank win – so we can have an MITB guitar case!
  • Nia Jax v. Asuka can be this generation’s Andre v. Hogan.
  • Will AJ Styles v. Sami and KO match be the comedy match for Royal Rumble?
  • Science: Shane McMahon cannot win a Royal Rumble match because he goes to the top rope too much.
  • Will we see Karma for the Women’s Royal Rumble?
  • We found some Friend of the Show folks by searching their names on the WWE Network.
  • This week’s Big Question: What is the future of 205 LIVE?
  • Abeyance is the new 205 LIVE champion! Woooooooo!
  • NXT Takeover is coming up soon. We’re sharing some thoughts.
  • What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?

As a special segment, we’re making our Royal Rumble picks:

Men’s Royal Rumble Predictions

Larry:

Wants Nakamura to win it.
Thinks Strohman will win it.

Matt Light:

Wants Dolph Ziggler to win it.
Thinks Dolph Ziggler will win it.

Matt Carlins:

Wants Daniel Bryan to win it.
Thinks Finn Balor will win it.

Mad Mike:

Wants Miz to win it.
Thinks Cena will win it.

Sorg:

Wants Elias to win it.
Thinks Elias will win it.

Women’s Royal Rumble Predictions

Larry:

Thinks Nia Jax will win it.

Matt Light:

Thinks Rhonda Rousey will win it.

Matt Carlins:

Thinks Becky Lynch will win it.

Mad Mike:

Thinks Rhonda Rousey will win it.

Sorg:

Thinks Asuka will win it.

Fan of the show, Brandon Mynatt, will be a participant in the 2018 Special Olympics as part of the Team Missouri Bowling Team. (Donate at: http://give.somo.org/site/TR?px=1073149&fr_id=1190&pg=persona)

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