Wrestling Mayhem Show 955: Frenemies with Ava Brooks and Lexus Synn

Hosts: Sorg, Dave Podnar, Rizz

Guests: Ava Brooks (AIWF World Women’s Champion), Lexus Synn (RSW Women’s Champion)

🔥 Episode Highlights & Topics Covered:

• Post-Storm Catch-Up:
  • The Mayhem crew returns after a major Pittsburgh storm knocked out power.
  • Discussion on the chaos, restoration, and how it affected the studio.
• Guest Spotlight – Ava Brooks & Lexus Synn:
  • Ava discusses her rise in wrestling, her title reign, and training background.
  • Lexus talks about starting young, training in Johnstown with 814 Wrestling, and her growing chemistry with opponents like Ava in recent matches.
  • Both share experiences as emerging women’s champions in RSW, AIWF, and other indies.
• Wrestling World News:
  • WWE roster cuts are reviewed, especially releases from NXT.
  • Hulk Hogan’s rumored return with a “Real American Freestyle Wrestling” project is mocked, with historical comparisons to XWF.
  • Nostalgic throwbacks to odd wrestling DVD sets and toy merch including TNA Hulk Hogan toy rings and Slick Johnson’s pre-shorts era.
• Promotion Shoutouts:
  • APWF and Bubba Brewer’s upcoming shows get a nod.
  • IndyWrestling.us promoted for coverage of Ava and Lexus’ matches.
  • Support for local promotions like RWA and Rise Wrestling.
• Fan Interactions:
  • A lively chatroom drops comments, jokes, and support for the guests, including tattoo praise and match memories.

🤔 What We Learned:

• Rizz: Recalled the rise and fall of Hulk Hogan’s XWF, predicting the new venture will likely flop.
• Sorg: Learned that traveling interrupts wrestling fandom (and podcasting).
• Lexus Synn: Reflected on the trust needed in early matches and discovering in-ring chemistry despite both being under a year in the business.
• Ava Brooks: Emphasized staying authentic amidst industry pressure and toxic circles. She advocates for uplifting fellow wrestlers rather than conforming to politics.