Episode 13330
Mayhem Mania Begins Again! | Wrestling Mayhem Show 947
March 5th, 2025
1 hr 38 mins 34 secs
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Topics Covered:
• Show Introduction & Technical Difficulties
• Sorg and Rizz chat informally as they set up the stream.
• A mix of technical issues and off-the-cuff banter sets the tone for a casual and fun show.
• John Cena’s Heel Turn & WWE Storylines
• Discussion about John Cena’s major heel turn and the production details surrounding it.
• How Triple H controlled the production flow during the turn.
• Speculation on how Cena’s heel run plays into WrestleMania.
• Travis Scott’s WWE Appearance
• The controversy and confusion surrounding Travis Scott’s role at WWE Elimination Chamber.
• The moment when he nearly handed Jey Uso a weed gummy on live TV.
• The impact of celebrities crossing into wrestling.
• Comparing The Rock & Cena to Hulk Hogan’s Heel Turn
• A deep dive into the similarities between Cena’s heel turn and Hogan’s nWo moment.
• Discussion on how fans reacted then vs. now.
• Speculation on where WWE takes this storyline next.
• Seth Rollins & Cody Rhodes WrestleMania Implications
• How Rollins plays into the broader WrestleMania picture.
• Theories about potential alliances, betrayals, and surprises.
• Women’s Division Shake-Up
• Jade Cargill’s mysterious storyline involving Naomi & Bianca Belair.
• The fallout of IYO SKY winning the WWE Women’s Championship.
• Speculation on a potential multi-woman match at WrestleMania.
• Chad Gable’s Mystery Angle
• Theories on Gable receiving a mysterious box during WWE’s backstage segments.
• Comparison to Lucha Underground and potential supernatural elements.
• AEW Revolution Preview
• Discussion on upcoming AEW Revolution matches, including Will Ospreay, Swerve Strickland, and the ongoing MJF redemption arc.
• Debate on AEW’s storytelling compared to WWE’s current WrestleMania hype.
• Wrestling & Streaming Platforms
• The future of wrestling as WWE moves to Netflix.
• How wrestling content is adapting to new viewing habits.
• TKO Takeover & WWE-UFC Partnerships
• WWE & UFC’s co-branded events and what it means for fans.
• The potential for Pittsburgh to host one of these super-events.
• Mayhem Mania 2025 Begins!
• The annual fantasy wrestling booking segment kicks off.
• The first round of matches is set, with surprises and unexpected picks.
• Space Jail claims multiple victims, including Montez Ford, Dominic Mysterio, and Hulk Hogan.
“What We Learned” Segment Highlights:
• The Rock’s promo style has become exaggerated and over-the-top.
• WrestleMania season is bringing out some of the most compelling wrestling storytelling in years.
• Technical issues are just part of the charm of live podcasting.