July 2021 is a big month for professional wrestling. WWE and AEW are returning to live touring. Impact Wrestling and Ring Of Honor are welcoming back live fans for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Somehow, professional wrestling survived more than a year of uncertainty, lockdowns and empty arenas.
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.
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Wrestling Mayhem Show 668: Jon Moxley is Not Your Batman
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Wrestling Mayhem Show 664: We’re Laughing in America
We get Thrifty as Toddy returns to join the Mikes (Sorg and Mad Mike) and Rizz to talk this week in wrestling, including:
Bray Wyatt’s Firefly Funhouse has Pittsburgh roots
Toddy brings Thrifty Podcast to us with WWF Magazines and foam logos, WrestlingMania 35 experiences, and his wrestling characters he created when he was young.
This week’s Big Question: What is the weirdest pro wrestling merchandise you’ve seen?
Cody Rhodes brings the verbal fire on the way to Double or Nothing
We discuss Viceland’s “Dark Side of the Ring” series
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Wrestling Mayhem Show 632: WWE – Billions and Billions Swerved
Joe Dombrowski makes the trek to the studio to join us for this week’s show. He’s talking with Rizz, Mad Mike, and Sorg about:
We’re starting the top of the show off with some All In – WHICH IS THIS WEEKEND! (Finally).
This weekend is a giant nexus of amazing shows.
Joe is sharing some thoughts on Starrcast.
Cody Rhodes already sold part of the All In ring – to pay for the battle royal.
We’re taking a look at the rundown for All In.
Sorg was blinded by Kenny Omega and Pentagon.
Will AJ Lee show up for All In?
Is ROH still “independent” wrestling or have they been elevated to a “company?”
Blackcraft Wrestling debuted in Pittsburgh this past weekend. Our crew is sharing some thoughts.
Paige is a Hot Topic model?
OH: The coolest thing about a wrestling shirt is when it doesn’t look like a wrestling shirt.
OH: You can’t produce wrestling unless you understand it.
We’re getting a little bit of analysis going on – drawing some comparisons between Blackcraft Wrestling and Lucha Underground – as to how they could potentially work together.
This week’s Big Question: Who is best about keeping in character outside of the ring?
We’re learning that Frantik is trying to build a relationship with Rizz.
Dombrowski is sharing some words of wisdom for wrestlers regarding their social media personas.
If you watch some ROH, you may have seen Joe. We’re getting him to talk some sense into Mad Mike so he’ll watch the show!
WWE is the McDonalds of wrestling.
New Japan is All In! They will have the show available on the network after it airs live.
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Wrestling Mayhem Show 628: Women Talking Women’s Wrestling
Our Impact Therapy group needed some therapy from their therapy, so we’re returning to our regularly-scheduled podcasting. This week Mad Mike and Sorg are joined by Honey Badger and Lola Bradbury to get some perspective on current things in wrestling, including:
Sorg went to a tech and podcast conference – – and saw Colt Cabana.
In case you missed it, WWE is focusing on women with their recent announcements.
We’re talking some thoughts on an all women PPV.
Is this women’s PPV in response to the Greatest Royal Rumble where there were NO women?
Who should be the commentary team for WWE Evolution?
Sometimes the WWE mold doesn’t fit. Thankfully it’s constantly evolving and we’re seeing new things.
Elias made it to some top charts with his debut CD.
RIP to Nikolai Volkoff, Brian Lawler, and Brickhouse Brown.
Kaiju has a Kickstarter – and Sorg wants everyone to get on board.
Matt Cross visited the OG Lucha Underground temple.
Cody Rhodes offered to help a fan get to All In.
Mad Mike is pitching the PERFECT John Morrison merch!
This week’s Big Question – What is your dream main event for WWE Evolution?
Honey Badger had an interesting experience at Revenge Pro.
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Wrestling Mayhem Show 598: Pale Leader, Badass Brunette, Hot Blonde
The Heir Apparent, Chris LeRusso, graces us with his presence this week! He is joined by Sorg, Bobby, Larry, and Mad Mike to talk this week in wrestling, including:
The most interesting news of the week – it’s like a real life Sold Out, but it’ll be better. Cody Rhodes and the Young Bucks are booking their own show guys!
We’re talking some interesting speculations on this Cody Rhodes and Young Bucks show.
It’s amazing what difference seating arrangements can make for a wrestling show.
Stephen Amell can do anything with wrestling, and we’re okay with it.
We’re taking a bit of a deep dive into some thoughts on Delirious.
Sooo….Absolution, huh?
With the call-up, NXT has to restock. We have some thoughts.
The 2018 PPV schedule has been released. There’s some good news in this, guys.
This week’s Big Question: What is the match that made you feel the most awkward watching it?
We realize there are a TON of circumstances in wrestling that are kinda awkward.
What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?
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Wrestling Mayhem Show 588: World’s Strongest Soccer Mom
The Locked ‘n Loaded best-dressed guest ante has been accepted and upped. This week, we’ve got IWC rookie Calvin Couture in studio, and he brought his A-game, replete with his bow tie and sequinned jacket. He outshines, almost literally, our crew of Sorg, Chad the Shad, Mutilator Larry, and Bobby F J-Town as we talk this week in wrestling:
There’s a WWE pay-per-view this weekend! (And, we’re going to play some video games.)
So John Cena and Roman Reigns?
What was with Roman Reigns pulling out Rock v John Cena promos?
Chad is sharing some thoughts about how good WWE teams are these days.
When’s the last time we saw a rivalry for something other than a belt?
Are we setting up a Wyatt Family v Club feud?
Putting it here so it’s in writing: Someone just threw out Goldust as Finn Balor’s dad.
Are we going to see an Emma win?
Apparently WWE broke Jordan and Gable up too soon. Why?!?!
We need some Surf Dudes With Attitudes in WWE.
Starcade is happening?
Is there a chance we’ll see Cody Rhodes and Dustin Rhodes team up for Starcade?
Speaking of Starcade, WrestleCade is also in North Carolina the same weekend?
NXT should takeover the old WCW and ECW pay-per-view titles.
Crack beers like Stone Cold in Point State Park is an actual event here in Pittsburgh!
Sorg is stuck on TNA like a fly on a bug zapper. He just can’t turn away.
This week’s Big Question: Who would make a good 2017 addition to the Heenan family?