Wrestling Mayhem Show 946: Chambers of Emotions with The Unwilting Tatiana

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The Wrestling Mayhem Show returns with another fun and chaotic discussion of all things professional wrestling! Hosts Sorg and Rizz are joined by The Unwilting Tatiana as they dive into the latest news from WWE, AEW, and the independent wrestling scene. From Cody Rhodes’ soul belonging to The Rock to Tatiana’s championship journey, there’s plenty to talk about in this episode!

We break down the latest WWE storylines, explore the crossover between WWE and TNA, and debate whether ticket prices are driving fans away from live wrestling events. Plus, Tatiana shares behind-the-scenes insights into 880 Wrestling, intergender matches, and her growing collection of championship belts.

Stick around for our “What We Learned” segment, where the crew shares their biggest takeaways from the week in wrestling!

Key Topics & Summaries

Guest Introduction: The Unwilting Tatiana

• Discusses her championship journey, including her reign as TNF Champion and OCW Women’s Champion.

• Talks about Some Guy Named John cashing in his title shot from a forgotten Thanksgiving battle royal.

• Highlights the first all-women’s main event in 880 Wrestling history, where she faced Brianna Banz.

Wrestling News & Discussion

The Rock & Cody Rhodes Storyline

• The Rock returns to WWE and cuts a 30-minute promo, setting the stage for a WrestleMania showdown.

• Speculation on whether Cody Rhodes will turn heel.

• Discussion on Seth Rollins’ involvement in the Cody/Rock storyline.

• The impact of WWE’s “soul” storytelling with Cody, The Rock, and other characters.

Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn: The Endless Rivalry

• A look at the decades-long feud between Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn, now continuing into 2024.

• Discussion on how this feud mirrors their ROH and NXT battles.

• Debate on whether their story culminates at WrestleMania or if this is just another chapter.

WWE & TNA Crossovers

• WWE acknowledging TNA on TV and featuring TNA stars like Moose on NXT.

• Comparison to the old WWE/ECW crossover days.

• Speculation on whether TNA benefits more than WWE from this relationship.

WWE Ticket Prices & Accessibility

• WrestleMania ticket prices skyrocketing (back row seats starting at $300 per night).

• Is WWE pricing out casual fans and families?

• Comparison to UFC ticket prices and how WWE is trying to market itself as a premium event.

• AEW’s ticket pricing and whether it will capitalize on fans being priced out of WWE shows.

Independent Wrestling & 880 Wrestling Discussion

• Tatiana reflects on the growth of 880 Wrestling and how it has helped wrestlers develop.

• The importance of promotions filming their matches and not losing footage.

• Her most brutal match experiences, including being hit in the head with a trash can.

• The value of intergender wrestling and why 880 Wrestling embraces it.

Championship Gold & Belt Talk

• Tatiana shares her journey from being an underdog to a multi-title holder.

• Talks about her massive 1CW Women’s Championship belt—so big that it covered her entire torso.

• The evolution of women’s championship belt designs and the impact of older, smaller “feminine” belts.

Upcoming Events & Matches

• WWE Elimination Chamber predictions, including:

• Women’s Chamber Match: Will Bianca Belair turn heel?

• Men’s Chamber Match: Could Jade Cargill interfere?

• Speculation on Enzo Amore’s upcoming appearance at RWA and what kind of chaos he might bring.

“What We Learned” Segment

• Sorg learned that hardcore wrestling fans will always find a way to push boundaries, even with food-based weapons (a reference to the “Pizza Deathmatch” idea).

• Rizz learned that Logan Paul is now banned from Egypt, adding another country to his growing list of bans.

• Tatiana learned that some wrestlers never let go of grudges, referencing Some Guy Named John blindsiding her and using his title shot to steal the TNF Championship.

This episode is packed with wrestling insights, hilarious takes, and a deep dive into indie wrestling and WWE storylines. Don’t miss out on this must-listen episode of the Wrestling Mayhem Show!