Wrestling Mayhem Show

Fresh off WrestleMania week in Las Vegas, Referee George Ross joins Sorg and Intern Tony for a loaded episode of the Wrestling Mayhem Show. George comes in running on fumes after working multiple shows across WrestleMania week, and the crew breaks down everything from the biggest Mania takeaways to the wild energy surrounding independent wrestling in Vegas. They dig into the good, the weird, and the frustrating parts of WrestleMania weekend, including Danhausen’s buzzworthy appearance, the growing frustration over ESPN commercial breaks, the rising cost and complexity of keeping up with WWE across multiple platforms, and whether the WrestleMania experience feels less fan-friendly than it did five or ten years ago. George also shares firsthand stories from the indie side of WrestleMania week, including bizarre gimmick matches, Sandman’s chaotic final match appearance, touring with JCW, and the kind of surreal moments that only happen during Mania weekend. The crew also talks about intrusive fan behavior arou

Episode 1000 of the Wrestling Mayhem Show is a celebration, a checkpoint, and a deep dive into one of the wildest projects the crew has taken on yet: Wrestling Mayhem Show Presents April Fools. Sorg is joined by Rizz, Dave Podnar, and Mad Mike as they look back at the live event, break down what worked, what surprised them, and why the show’s weird ideas landed better than expected. Dave Podnar gives a full outsider review of the event after watching it back twice, offering notes on everything from the pre-show presentation to the chaos of the Freaky Friday match, Martian Mayhem, Bakery Boys vs. The Production, and the overall flow of the card.   The crew also talks WrestleMania build, WWE’s ESPN strategy, Trick Williams’ momentum, the surprising appeal of Oba Femi vs. Brock, and why AAA has become such a fun watch lately. Along the way, there is classic Mayhem energy: jokes about episode 1000, Roman numeral math, Department of Jocks hazing, commentary on branding the new live events, and plenty of appre

The road to Wrestling Mayhem Show 1000 runs right through absolute chaos. This week, Sorg and Mad Mike are joined by The Unwilting Tatiana and Shotgun Adams to preview the upcoming Wrestling Mayhem Show Presents April Fools event. If you were expecting a calm, straightforward card rundown, you may be in the wrong place. This episode is full Mayhem energy in the best way possible. Tatiana talks about stepping back into the Top Rope Tabletop Match Part 2, reflecting on the first match where, as she puts it, “everybody died,” and teasing a new strategy for the D&D-inspired madness. There’s a lot of talk about spells, chaos, and the challenge of facing people you actually like once wrestling gets involved. Meanwhile, Shotgun Adams brings a completely different kind of energy as he prepares to face MV Young in a match built around one of Pittsburgh’s most sacred and ridiculous traditions: the parking chair. Or, depending on who you ask, a totally fake concept that should not exist. Beyond the April Fools ca

The Wrestling Mayhem Show returns with a unique and inspiring episode as Sorg and Mad Mike are joined by members of Pitt Fight Club—Kyle, Sydney, Oliver, and Ava—from the University of Pittsburgh Greensburg. The group shares how they’ve built an annual wrestling event from the ground up, combining event production, marketing, and community outreach into a hands-on student experience. Their upcoming show, Night of Reckoning, promises a stacked card, creative stipulations, and a strong charitable mission. The conversation also dives into how wrestling fandom is evolving among students, with events like WrestleMania and AEW shows drawing new audiences. Of course, things wouldn’t be Mayhem without chaos—Oliver’s strong dislike of Penta sparks a hilarious and heated debate that takes over the show. Later, Mayhem Mania returns with one of the wildest rounds yet, featuring bizarre matchups, celebrity crossovers, and puppet-based wrestling concepts that somehow keep escalating. This episode is a perfect mix of w

Sorg returns alongside Mad Mike and guest co-host TruePrinceofPro to talk Danhausen thriving in WWE, Roman Reigns and CM Punk’s latest verbal shots, AAA Rey de Reyes, AEW Revolution fallout, and a full slate of indie wrestling updates. Plus: Mayhem Mania madness, local event announcements, and another unforgettable “What We Learned” segment.

On this episode of Wrestling Mayhem Show 996, Mad Mike and Rizz lead a swordless night of wrestling talk covering WWE 2K26, the state of the WrestleMania build, Jimmy Uso’s breakout Raw promo, The IInspiration’s AEW return, Royce Keys on Main Event, and a full preview of AEW Revolution. The crew also dives into another chaotic edition of Mayhem Mania, with Tina Keyes, Dave Podnar, and TPOP helping reshape the fantasy WrestleMania card. The show wraps with a standout What We Learned segment featuring thoughts on Willow Nightingale, 880 Wrestling, Harley Cameron, and more.

The Wrestling Mayhem Show crew is back with Sorg, Rizz, and Mad Mike, joined by special guest Referee George Ross—and it’s a loaded week of wrestling talk. First, the crew breaks down the weekend’s big talking points coming out of Elimination Chamber, including match reactions, what’s clicking (and what isn’t) on the road to WrestleMania, and how quickly the conversation shifts when a certain very-evil, very-nice wildcard shows up. Danhausen’s debut sparks debate about crowd reactions vs. internet reactions, plus what WWE can do with him now that he’s officially in the mix.  From there, the show bounces through the wider wrestling world: AEW chatter (including the crew’s love of social-media moments and crowd chants), AAA’s Rey de Reyes sword lore, and plenty of classic Mayhem tangents—including the important hard-hitting question of the week: what is the most hardcore ice cream?  Then Referee George Ross takes us inside his recent weekends in the trenches, including a deep dive into the world of CZW—fro

Sorg, Rizz, and Mad Mike welcome 880 Wrestling TNF Champion Marco Narcisso to talk character evolution, Den of Desire chaos, and what’s next across the Pittsburgh scene. Plus: WrestleMania-season shakeups, AEW momentum toward Revolution, a Mayhem Mania rules run-down, and “What We Learned” to close it out.

Love is in the air… and so is chaos. Sorg is joined by Mad Mike (finally stepping out of the “silent figure in the shadows” to co-host) for this year’s MayhemWed Game, a wrestling-flavored Newlywed-style showdown. In Team Warr: Allison & KC Warr, celebrating nine years (and their first-date-iversary is today) and proudly proving that yes, Tinder can work. In Team Bearcat: Karielle & Keith Haught, together for over a decade, married for two years, and bonded through pro wrestling (and a first date at Steak ’n Shake). The rules are simple: answer in secret, guess your partner’s answer, and try not to start a “hard conversation” on the drive home. The questions? Wrestling-coded, slightly unhinged, and frequently… whoopee-adjacent.

Recorded live at Sangawa Project 2026, the Wrestling Mayhem Show celebrates 20 years of pro-wrestling podcasting with a special panel featuring Missy Sorg, Rizz, and The Unwilting Tatiana. Missy tells the origin story of Mayhem—from a fan podcast to a launchpad for real opportunities—while Tatiana shares how her wrestling career intersected with the Mayhem crew through 880 Wrestling and Thursday Night Fights, creating a space where wrestling trainees and video-production trainees get reps in a professional environment. Rizz revisits an all-time uncomfortable/funny memory: interviewing RJ City and Dalton Castle as “shy baby Rizz”… and how that moment turned into an unexpected ongoing connection (including a nickname). The crew also reflects on the 20th anniversary live wrestling show, including Rizz’s “redemption arc,” an in-ring moment he never expected, and Tatiana’s Top Rope Tabletop match concept that mixed D&D and wrestling with dice-roll chaos. From there, the panel dives into fandom crossover: wh

This week on the Wrestling Mayhem Show, Sorg, Mad Mike, and Rizz welcome the intergalactic tag team MDMA (El Luca & Los Tonios) for one of the most chaotic, hilarious, and unexpectedly insightful episodes in recent memory. The crew breaks down the latest WWE Royal Rumble, including standout moments from the women’s match, mixed reactions to the men’s Rumble finish, and how crowd presentation and production choices impacted the overall experience. Along the way, the conversation dives into Saudi Arabia event logistics, roster usage, bonuses, and how WWE continues to evolve its premium live events. MDMA share their origin story, explain what “Most Dope Masked Aliens” really means, talk about landing in 880 Wrestling, and reveal how Rizz mysteriously disappeared with them after the 20 Years of Mayhem celebration. The episode also features the return of Mayhem Mania, where the panel books dream WrestleMania matches under strict rules — and chaos immediately ensues. As always, the show wraps with “What We L

This episode of Wrestling Mayhem Show comes to you from an improvised, snowed-in home studio as Sorg, Mad Mike, and Riz dig into one of the most opinionated and wide-ranging wrestling conversations in recent memory. The crew breaks down reactions to WWE’s Unreal series, with a heated discussion centered on Michael Hayes’ comments about Chelsea Green and what they reveal about outdated philosophies on who “belongs” at the top of the card. From there, the show dives deep into Royal Rumble speculation, including potential winners, surprise entrants, and long-term booking ramifications for stars like AJ Styles, Sami Zayn, Drew McIntyre, Liv Morgan, Rhea Ripley, and Bianca Belair. The hosts also explore how trust, execution, and backstage confidence impact pushes at the highest level — using LA Knight’s Money in the Bank controversy as a case study. The episode continues with talk of indie wrestling standouts, Mystery Wrestling chaos, AAA crossovers, Judgment Day dynamics, and the ongoing evolution of women’s wr

This week on the Wrestling Mayhem Show, Sorg and Mad Mike break down the latest wrestling news, reflect on the recent Wrestling Mayhem Show wrestling show, and welcome special guest Dani Mo (JCW). Dani Mo joins the conversation to talk about her recent seminar experience with Bayley, detailing how she was selected, what Bayley emphasized about character consistency, and how the experience pushed her to listen more closely to the crowd and adapt in the ring. Also discussed on this episode: • Drew McIntyre’s championship win and WrestleMania speculation • Finn Bálor’s throwback entrance and CM Punk match • AJ Styles and Gunther retirement-match conversations • TNA’s TV premiere and crossover era • Visa issues affecting wrestlers and career paths • AAA’s AI graphic mishap involving Dominik Mysterio • AEW roster movement and MJF defending the title on independent shows The episode closes with the What We Learned segment, reflecting on lessons from the wrestling show and recent in-ring and backstage experiences.

Sorg and Rizz return with a wide-ranging conversation on Wrestling Mayhem Show 988, exploring how professional wrestling continues to change in the modern landscape. Topics include WWE’s streaming-first presentation, the growing importance of short-form highlights, and the impact fewer house shows have on wrestler development and the industry as a whole. The show features a special guest appearance by recently retired “The Gavel” David Lawless, who reflects on his career, memorable moments, and the role adaptability and reliability played in his longevity. The episode closes with What We Learned, connecting industry trends with personal lessons from a life in wrestling. Listen now at www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com