Our Favorite Matches Of The Pandemic Era

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.

The Wrestling Mayhem Show wanted to celebrate the wrestlers and the other creative minds who helped us get through the past year and a half. Here are some favorite matches of our hosts, guests and listeners from the “Pandemic Era” – the period of time that began in the middle of March 2020 and stretched into July 2021.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 685: LIVE from Pitt Fight

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

We are LIVE from Pitt Fight Back 2 School Beat Down with Sorg, Rizz, and a LOT of guests dropping by out table, including:

  • We chat about the Wednesday Night War kicking off with All Elite Wrestling and WWE NXT
  • We talk about the highs and lows of Smackdown and Hell in Cell including Kofi Kingston’s Worth, Brock Lesnar, Cain Velasquez, Bray Wyatt  and The Fiend
  • We talk up Pitt Fight with Kyle and Cornell, Ronnie Starks, Chris LeRusso, Kristy K and Brandon K of Ryse Wrestling, BC Steele, Tyler Klein, Brohemoth, Christian Noir and more!
  • What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?

If you want to check out the action and couldn’t attend, watch Pitt Fight 1 on Armstrong Cable on Youtube and keep an eye out for this show release!

You can also donate to Connor’s Cure on behalf of Pitt Fight at https://www.v.org/connor/

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Follow our stable on Twitter: Pitt Fight (@PittFight2019), Rizz (@TheeRizz) Ronnie Starks (@starkswrestling), 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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Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show.
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Wrestling Mayhem Show 684: No Sex Before Pinfall

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

It’s a special show for everyone tonight as Mad Mike, Sorg, and Ronnie Starks are joined by the Pitt Fight crew to talk this week in wrestling, including:

  • We look at the latest from WWE RAW and look ahead to WWE Smackdown on FOX Network, WWE Hell in a Cell and more!
  • We talk with Cordell and Kyle from Pitt Fight crew to talk about the show coming to University of Pittsburgh – Greensburg next week!
  • Big Question: Do you Pick All Elite Wrestling Dynamite or WWE NXT on USA Network this week?
  • Cordell and Kyle talk about an awkward moment meeting Colt Cabana
  • What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?

Follow our stable on Twitter: Pitt Fight (@PittFight2019), Mad Mike (@MadMike4883), Ronnie Starks (@starkswrestling), 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.
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Wrestling Mayhem Show 634: Celtic Crossfit

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


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?

Follow our stable on Twitter: Chris LeRusso (@ChrisLeRusso), Bobbyfjtown (@Bobbyfjtown), Rizz (@TheeRizz), 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)

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 615: Nanny Nikki

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


We have a full studio this week as we’re joined by Mambo Italiano and Calvin Couture of Golden Chic International.  As for the mayhem crew, Mad Mike has returned from WrestleMania, and Sorg and Larry are keeping our guests company in Sorgatron Media studio as we talk about:

  • Mad Mike is getting us all caught up on his visit to WrestleMania. WMS
  • If Mambo Italiano is The Miz, does that make Calvin Couture the Miztourage?
  • What do you get when you have some former WWE stars at a local high school? IWC Wrestling Night of the Superstars! (So we’re going to take a moment to talk about some great moments from the show.)
  • Mambo Italiano appreciated some quality time with Mark Henry, while Calvin Couture had a moment with Jack Swagger at Night of the Superstars.
  • The BIG news in WWE is the Superstar Shakeup. We caught the RAW shakeup last night, and are catching the Smackdown shakeup results as we’re recording this week’s podcast.
  • Mad Mike is suffering from some TNA PTSD with this Superstar Shakeup.
  • Is Jeff Hardy angling for a Hell in a Cell spot?
  • It would be more efficient to let us know who’s staying where during the Superstar Shakeup.
  • Dear WWE – Give us visuals on this Superstar Shakeup and tournaments. The NCAA does well with March Madness for a reason. 😉
  • Now we’re on to the big news in WWE this week – the John Cena and Nikki Bella break-up.
  • Thanks to Mikey and Big Bob for giving us the perfect emotional response to the Nikki Bella and John Cena break-up.
  • The Miz and Maryse played the long-game in their feud against Nikki Bella and John Cena.
  • With everyone headed to Smackdown are they going to stretch it to a third hour?
  • The Greatest Royal Rumble is the same day as The Avengers?!?!?! *collective mayhem happy dance*
  • We’ve found Brock Lesnar’s weakness – pancakes.
  • We’re talking about X-Pac’s dog!
  • We’re talking a little bit of IMPACT.
  • Mad Mike loves him some Brian Cage.
  • The key is to have creativity with just the right amount of a leash from management.
  • Part of the problem with non-WWE wrestling today is getting yourself out there for your audience to find you.
  • This week’s Big Question: Now that John Cena and Nikki Bella’s engagement is officially off, who will be the rebound?
  • When Carson Daly becomes relevant during a wrestling discussion.
  • Mambo Italiano had a moment with Honky Tonk Man a month(ish) ago.
  • What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?

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

Follow our stable on Twitter: Mambo Italiano (@hey_mambo_) , Calvin Couture (@calvin_couture), Larry (@MutilatorLarry), 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)

You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow!

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Wrestling Mayhem Show 600: 600 Tuesdays

Things are getting a little mayhemmy for our year-end Christmas episode.  We’ve even got our favorite imaginary friend in studio as we’re joined by Billy Ruxpin!  But, wait – there’s more.  We’ve pulled good ol’ Dj Lunchbox off the shelf and dusted him off just for the occasion!  WMS 600

  • This week we’re not only recapping the week in wrestling – we’re also recapping the year in wrestling.
  • We’ve been doing this for 600 Tuesdays?
  • Rizz is sharing some memories from his previous experiences for the STD Christmas episode.
  • Dj Lunchbox has not been involved with wrestling in some time. This is the episode where we’re getting him caught up on what’s happened since his hiatus.
  • What did YOU learn in wrestling this year?

We’re running through our predictions from last year – to see who got it right for 2017 before we make our predictions for 2018:

2018 WWE Predictions:
Sorg: Enzo will be the UK Champion.
Billy Ruxpin: Daniel Bryan will wrestle at Wrestlemania. (Against Kurt Angle?)
LB: Something bad will happen with Kurt Angle and he’ll have to go away.
Bobby: Nakamura’s going to with the Royal Rumble and challenge AJ Styles at Wrestlemania.
Wheelz: Enzo and Cass reunite and become tag team champions.
Rizz: WWE will pick up Ethan Carter, III.
Larry: Next year we’ll have a women’s tagteam championship.
Bryan: Shane is going to take another stupid ass bump like Hell in a Cell.

2018 WMS Predictions:
Sorg: Bobby will start his own independent show outside of WMS.
Billy Ruxpin: Will be back on the show for 2018.
LB: Former WWE/F wrestler will be in-studio.
Bobby: We will overdub a movie, and Sorg will actually release it this time.
Wheelz: Wheelz will make his in-studio debut for AwesomeCast and WMS.
Rizz: We will have a live WMS show at either RWA or IWC.
Larry: Sorg will not remember STD Christmas special, and will not watch it afterwards.
Bryan: Bryan will be a semi-regular audience member/show member.

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)

Follow our stable on Twitter: Billy Ruxpin (@billyruxpin), Bobby F J-Town (@BobbyFJtown), Bryan, Sorg (@Sorgatron), Larry (@MutilatorLarry), DJ Lunchbox (@DjLunchbox), Rizz (@TheeRizz), and Wheelz (@HotwheelzRWA).

If you are in Pittsburgh, you got to go to Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) and get their food! (sliceonbroadway.com)

You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow!

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Wrestling Mayhem Show 591: The Band Is Back Together

The Rev Ron Hunt FINALLY made it into the studio.  He’s joined by Chad the Shad, Mutilator Larry, and Sorg in studio.  Rizz makes his triumphant digital return to the show as well.  We’re talking all the things in wrestling, including:

  • We’re talking some Hell in a Cell at the top of the show.
  • Our in-studio guest, Ron Hunt, is talking about some of the crazy matches he’s seen/been part of.
  • When you’re in a cell (cage) it’s like being in a jail cell.
  • Hype Bros are still together because they’re too hype to be broken up.
  • Shane’s elbow-to-eye coordination is off.
  • Falls count anywhere doesn’t mean the ref goes anywhere to make that count.
  • Ron Hunt is weighing in on his thoughts about pacing in professional wrestling.
  • We’re talking some teeth knock-outs. Briscoe Bros top the list.
  • Wrestlers have to learn when and where to go all in for their spots. Can’t do it all the time without consequences.
  • The Shield reunited. But, so did Dana Brooke and Emma!
  • It’s no longer “PPV” events, they’re “special” events.
  • We’re talking some actions WWE could take to even out the 4-on-3 match.
  • It’s time for this week’s Big Question: What product would you pair for an ad campaign with the WWE?
  • We’re talking some Enzo thoughts.
  • Monday Night Football is a myth! WWE RAW
  • What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?

We’ve got a shout out to Tom Leturgey and his upcoming “The History of Professional Wrestling in Pittsburgh” class.

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)

Alex Kahrs is donating sales to #SaveTheTatas this month. https://whatamaneuver.net/collections/occupy-pro-wrestling

Sorg will bring back the brick wall if we get a $20 sponsor on our Patreon level! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow

Follow our stable on Twitter: The Rev Ron Hunt (@RonnellHunt7), Sorg (@Sorgatron), Chad the Shad (@ChadTheShad), Larry (@MutilatorLarry) and Rizz (@TheeRizz)!

If you are in Pittsburgh, you got to go to Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) and get their food! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Speaking of Slice on Broadway, make sure you vote for them in the Incline’s pizza bracket.

You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow!

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Wrestling Mayhem Show 590: Bootleg Jason Statham


We’ve got Honey Badger in studio before her Indy Mayhem Show recording – and she fits right in with this week’s crew.  Chad – donning the Enzo hair, Sorg, and Larry are in studio.  And, we’ve got Mad Mike on the line from his bunker in New York.  We’re all talking this week’s wrestling updates, including:

  • 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)
  • There’s a PPV this weekend?!?!
  • Honey Badger is giving us a tutorial on the Wall of Death.
  • We’re petitioning Alex Miller to get a WMS tattoo since he’s getting a tattoo anyway – while listening to the show.
  • Is Miz putting Cesaro in a movie as bootleg Jason Statham?
  • Wait! Canadians are the ones trying stab people?
  • We’re discussing the McMahon family workout plan in this segment.
  • Shane McMahon is badass. He no-sold a helicopter crash.
  • Does Enzo have Virgil syndrome where he’s going to lay claim to doing things he didn’t actually do in 20 years.
  • After half the spots the WWE has done, we can only imagine Thanksgiving dinner discussions.
  • We’re dredging the bottom of WWE storylines in the chat room. It’s like walking down memory lane.
  • Back to Hell in a Cell – we’re speculating the KO v. Shane match.
  • This week’s Big Question: What classic feud would you like to see end in a HelI in a Cell match?
  • We just saw the first bump Hulk Hogan has taken in over a decade – right here in studio.
  • What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?

We’ve got a shout out to Tom Leturgey and his upcoming “The History of Professional Wrestling in Pittsburgh” class.

Follow our stable on Twitter: Honey Badger (@ReginaHBadger), Sorg (@Sorgatron), Chad the Shad (@ChadTheShad), Larry (@MutilatorLarry) and Mad Mike (@MadMike4883)!

If you are in Pittsburgh, you got to go to Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) and get their food! (sliceonbroadway.com)

Speaking of Slice on Broadway, make sure you vote for them in the Incline’s pizza bracket.

You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow!

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Wrestling Mayhem Show 544: Following Rescue 911

  • We look back at WWE Hell in a Cell 2016, what Cell matches stuck out?  How did Sasha Banks and Charlotte fair in the first women’s main event?
  • Talk of Ronda Rousey coming to WWE is growing.  Who could she take on?  Asuka? Nia Jax?
  • Big Question: When did wrestling make you cry?
  • Bobby talks his Funko Pops.  It’s more serious than we thought.
  • We learned things in wrestling this week!

Help out the show with a donation! Go to patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow

Follow our stable on Twitter: John Poz  (Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling) Zach Rizza (@theerizz, @RizzPlaysGames), Bobby Snyder (@Bobbyfjtown, www.BossBattlePodcast.com )  and Michael Sorg (@sorgatron, sorgatronmedia.com)

If you are in Pittsburgh, you got to go to Slice on Broadway and get their food! (sliceonbroadway.com/Twitter: @pgh_slice)

Thanks to our Awesome Patreons Bodiggity (@ajfrompgh), Alex Kahrs (@power2thesmarks) , Ed Burke (@EdBurke37), Christopher Bishop and Bobby Snyder (@bobbyfjtown) !    You can support the show too at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow !

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Wrestling Mayhem Show 543: Make Mayhem Great Again

  • WWE Hell in a Cell Preview
  • Where did you use to go to watch your PPVs.  We reflect on bars, Hooters, and…strip clubs?
  • Everything with WWE NXT is going to be just fine.  New talent steps up.
  • Big Question: What dream matches are left?
  • We learned things in wrestling this week!

Help out the show with a donation! Go to patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow

Follow our stable on Twitter: Mad Mike (@madmike4883), Wheelz (@hotwheelzrwa, Renegade Wrestling Alliance and Michael Sorg (@sorgatron, sorgatronmedia.com)

If you are in Pittsburgh, you got to go to Slice on Broadway and get their food! (sliceonbroadway.com/Twitter: @pgh_slice)

Thanks to our Awesome Patreons Bodiggity (@ajfrompgh), Alex Kahrs (@power2thesmarks) , Ed Burke (@EdBurke37), Christopher Bishop and Bobby Snyder (@bobbyfjtown) !    You can support the show too at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow !

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