Noir Side of the Ring | Episode 933

This week’s episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.Patreon.com/WrestlingMayhemShow

• Christian Noir’s Past Persona: Discussion of his former identity as the “Swole Mandalorian” and humorous mentions of “thirst trap” content on TikTok.

• Halloween Havoc Highlights:

• Halloween Havoc vs. NXT Raw: Hosts review the Halloween-themed NXT events and express disappointment in the lack of a traditional show host.

• Event Atmosphere: Discussion on the event held near Hershey Park, involving a Halloween theme and fan activities.

• WWE’s Use of Nostalgia:

• Halloween Havoc: Appreciation for WWE’s dedication to keeping nostalgic events like Halloween Havoc alive.

• Event’s Evolution: Comments on the lack of creativity in repeating the same structure each year without additional unique elements.

• AEW and WWE Rivalry:

• Scheduling Competition: WWE and AEW hosting events in the same area on the same night (NXT and AEW Dynamite in Philadelphia).

• Impact of Competition: Discussion on how AEW’s existence challenges WWE to improve and adapt its programming.

• TNA’s Resurgence and Collaborations:

• WWE & TNA Partnership: The relationship between TNA and WWE, with mentions of crossover appearances like Motor City Machine Guns.

• Broader Wrestling Collaborations: Talks about inter-promotional relationships, including NWA, AAA, and CMLL, and how they enrich the wrestling ecosystem.

“What We Learned” Segment

• WWE’s Independent Development Program:

• New ID Program: WWE’s initiative to develop independent wrestlers through partnerships with select wrestling schools, including Seth Rollins’ Black and Brave and Booker T’s Reality of Wrestling.

• Enhanced Development for Indie Wrestlers: Overview of how the program offers NIL-style deals, training camps, and support for indie wrestlers to streamline talent recruitment.

• Fan Engagement: WWE app to allow fans to follow indie talent’s progress through various “tiers” based on training and development performance.

Additional Highlights

• Audience Interaction with Christian Noir: Stories about Christian’s interactions with fans, particularly a humorous account of a child heckling him during a match.

• Indie Wrestling Culture: Christian’s reflections on traveling for shows and the indie wrestling experience, including memorable backstage stories from his time at Reality of Wrestling.

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.

**A special shout out to our Manager Level Patreon supporter Bradley Ruthers (@HeelBradley)

Join us LIVE Tuesdays at 9PM ET on Facebook, Youtube, and Twitch!

You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!

Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show