Double Champ Problems & Chicken Tendies | Wrestling Mayhem Show 952

In this episode of the Wrestling Mayhem Show, we’re just hours removed from Mayhem Mania, but still ready to deliver the hottest takes and wildest fantasy bookings in professional wrestling. Sorg and Rizz are joined by Dave Podnar and Tina Keys as they time-cop through wrestling news, title controversies, and absurd match creations. Buckle up for a truck-headed episode full of opinions, AI clown images, and spicy tournament talk!

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🔍 Main Topics & News Stories:
• Stephanie Vaquer Title Stripping Controversy:
• Stephanie Vaquer relinquished the NXT North American Women’s Championship.
• Comparison between WWE/NXT’s handling of double champions vs AEW’s multi-title runs (e.g., Mercedes Moné, Kenny Omega).
• Speculation around why WWE pulled one of her titles — potentially due to injury or roster depth.
• Discussion of how WWE could have better explained the relinquishment for storytelling impact.
• Acknowledgment of Stephanie’s historic achievement of defending two titles in one night.
• Historical references to Becky Lynch, Keith Lee, and Ultimo Dragon.
• Multiple Promotions and Title Integration:
• How AEW and ROH handle multiple championship titles across promotions.
• Mercedes Moné defended NJPW Strong Women’s title in AEW — which complicates assumptions.
• Comparison to Eddie Kingston’s multi-promotion defenses.
• Women’s Division Depth in NXT:
• Praise for NXT’s women’s roster including Jada Parker, Sol Ruca, and Julia.
• Possibility of Stephanie Vaquer’s future main roster transition.
• Triple threat match teased between Stephanie Vaquer, Jordynne Grace, and Jada Parker.
• WWE & AEW Commercial Appearances:
• Increase in WWE talent featured in mainstream commercials (e.g., Wingstop ad with Dominik Mysterio).
• Commentary on brand synergy with advertisers like Seagram’s Spiked, Boost Mobile, and American Cricket.

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🌌 Mayhem Mania Segment Highlights:
• Space Jail Escapes & Fantasy Matches:
• Awesome Kong escapes space jail and is booked vs. Drew McIntyre.
• Doink the Clown (played by Bart Gunn) escapes and is added to a triple threat with Jacob Fatu & Oba Femi.
• X-Pac (Sean Waltman) replaces Hornswoggle to face Will Ospreay.
• Graduated Matches to Supercard:
• John Cena & Joe Hendry.
• B-Fab & Mia Yim (Meechin) vs. Spitfire (Tina’s match).
• Running Gags & Creative Chaos:
• AI-generated Doink the Clown images featuring Bart Gunn.
• Wrestling-themed card pulls, match swaps, and reactions live on air.
• Friendly mockery and praise for nonsensical bookings.

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💡 What We Learned:
• Rizz: Wrestling still attracts unsavory characters. The key is to support promotions and wrestlers who foster safe, respectful environments. “Don’t be a piece of sh*t.”
• Dave Podnar: Sometimes a wrestler’s gimmick perfectly aligns with a sponsor — case in point: Dominik Mysterio promoting Wingstop’s chicken tenders.
• Tina Keys: It’s tournament season! She’s hyped for the Owen Hart Tournament and its exciting first-round matchups.
• Sorg: WWE’s brand integration is strong — talent are increasingly visible in mainstream media, and that’s a positive step.