The Great Wrestling Cruise Conspiracy | Wrestling Mayhem Show 945

About this Episode

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

Podcast Setup & Tech Issues

Hosts are using a new streaming platform, Riverside FM, which presents some minor hiccups.

Accidental cross-streaming between Wrestling Mayhem Show and AwesomeCast leads to an early Patreon leak.

Sorg is recording from Ann Arbor, Michigan, while Riz is back in Pittsburgh.

Streaming Frustrations for Traveling Wrestling Fans

The challenges of watching WWE, AEW, and TNA while traveling.

VPN Workarounds – Canadian NXT and SmackDown downloads vs. AEW replays on Max.

TNA subscription regrets – paying for it but not watching it.

The transition from WWE Network to Peacock and its impact on wrestling viewership.

The Evolution of Wrestling Streaming Platforms

WWE’s $5 billion Peacock deal and its business strategy.

The shift from independent platforms (IWTV, Highspots) to mainstream services like Netflix and Max.

AEW and ROH's Honor Club and how it compares to WWE’s model.

NXT vs. AEW Women's Division

A deep dive into which roster is stronger:

AEW: Toni Storm, Mercedes Moné, Julia Hart, Harley Cameron.

NXT: Roxanne Perez, Bayley, Jordynne Grace, Julia (STARDOM).

The crossover effect – WWE and TNA working together.

How AEW's women's division is improving, but NXT’s depth might be better.

AEW’s Booking & Talent Management

Ricky Starks Debate – Is AEW underutilizing him? Why aren’t AEW’s homegrown stars getting main event opportunities?

The ongoing issue with certain AEW talents getting "lost in the shuffle" (Miro, Andrade, etc.).

The rise of Harley Cameron as an entertainment figure akin to R-Truth.

Elimination Chamber & WrestleMania Speculation

Women's Chamber Match: Liv Morgan, Bianca Belair, Alexa Bliss, Bayley, Naomi, and Roxanne Perez – Who wins?

Men’s Chamber Match: The Cody Rhodes path to WrestleMania.

CM Punk vs. John Cena rumors – Could this be Cena’s return match?

The “Paul Heyman Favor” mystery and how it could shake up the main event.

Crossover Between WWE & TNA

Moose appearing on NXT – What does this mean for WWE and TNA’s relationship?

Former WWE stars returning in TNA – Fandango’s reappearance under a different name.

Potential matchups: Moose vs. Omos? Jacob Fatu vs. Bron Breakker?

Jon Moxley vs. Adam Copeland (Edge) Main Event

Is AEW focusing too much on ex-WWE stars in main event positions?

The need for homegrown AEW talent to get the spotlight.

How this match compares to WWE’s booking of older stars like Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes.

Fantasy Booking & AEW vs. WWE

Will Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn extend to WrestleMania?

Roman Reigns’ Mania Plans – Who challenges him?

Dream matches for AEW’s evolving roster (Bron Breakker vs. Jacob Fatu, etc.).

Off-Topic Shenanigans

Wrestling Cruises & Themed Cruises:

Jericho’s Rockin’ Wrestling Cruise vs. a potential Juggalo Cruise.

Flat Earth cruise… on a round planet?

Mayhem at Sea – A future Wrestling Mayhem Show cruise?

Disney & Swingers Cruises – (Wait, what?!)

"What We Learned" Segment

Sorg: Learned that Notorious Norm Connors still lives up to his name after a shocking betrayal at RWA.

Rizz: Learned that AEW’s booking of Edge vs. Moxley feels like WWE's Ruthless Aggression Era all over again.

Jesse (Chat Room): Learned that AJ Francis’ car smells great.

Tina (Chat Room): Learned that women’s wrestling is at an all-time high with Grand Slam’s singalong and Bianca/Naomi’s tribute to Bring It On.

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