Glass, Gimmicks & Guilty Verdicts: Inside the Ring with Referee George Ross | Wrestling Mayhem Show 966

This week on the Wrestling Mayhem Show, Sorg and Rizz are joined by special guest Referee George Ross, aka Big Match Bubby, for an action-packed and off-the-rails episode full of wrestling insights, travel horror stories, deathmatch madness, and plenty of mayhem.

They break down the latest from TNA Slammiversary, the crossover storyline potential with WWE NXT, and what a two-night SummerSlam means for wrestling fans. George dives deep into what it’s like officiating at independent shows, JCW vs. GCW chaos, and deathmatch culture—including wild teddy bears, 50 panes of glass, and exploding barbed wire setups.

Plus, the gang reminisces about old Rise Wrestling moments, mysterious family ties with Ray Lyn, and who might be Braylon’s dad… all while being harassed by a supportive lizard puppet.

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🔍 Topics & Stories Covered:
• Tekko 2025 Recap
• Sorg and Rizz attend Tekko in Pittsburgh.
• Shoutout to Antoine Scott and the panel with MV Young.
• Discussion on the ribbon culture and cosplay content shot for the event.
• Train Talk Detour
• Extended sidebar on Amtrak travel stories, Philly train station nightmares, and using business class upgrades.
• George Ross’s traffic battle and pizza appreciation.
• TNA Slammiversary Deep Dive
• Studio watch party and reactions to the show.
• TNA’s largest crowd ever at 7,600+ at UBS Arena.
• Praise for Cedric Alexander vs. Mustafa Ali.
• Criticism of the Trick Williams vs. Mike Santana main event finish.
• Speculation on future crossovers with WWE NXT and Bound for Glory implications.
• WWE SummerSlam Preview
• Thoughts on SummerSlam being a two-night event.
• Discussing matches: Punk vs. Gunther, Cena/Cody street fight, Iyo vs. Naomi, Stratton vs. Cargill.
• Possibility of WWE bringing SummerSlam to Pittsburgh.
• TNA crossover possibilities during SummerSlam weekend.
• Bradley Lore & Conspiracy Theories
• Viral clip resurfaces of Ray Lyn attacking Bradley at Rise Wrestling.
• Speculations online about whether Bradley is Ray Lyn’s dad or uncle.
• The mayhem crew laughs over fan theories and reflects on Bradley’s contributions to indie wrestling crowds.
• Independent Wrestling Updates
• George Ross on refereeing at:
• 880 Wrestling’s Big Ass BBQ 4
• NeoPro’s XXXtreme show at the Diamond Bar (strip club)
• Northeast Wrestling at Eastwood Field
• Discussion about JCW vs GCW feud heading into the Gathering.
• George’s reflections on early TNA Twitch specials he helped produce.
• Experience with Matt Riddle meet-and-greet.
• George’s cardio as a ref (30-minute Ironman match!)
• Deathmatch Madness
• JCW Showcase Showdown recap.
• “Clowns vs. Zombies” and Matt Tremont vs. Madman Pondo.
• Preview of Horror Slam’s 50-panes-of-glass match.
• Referee safety and tempered glass talk.
• Lil Sicko pegged as the next breakout deathmatch star.
• City Paper Awards & Voting
• Pushing votes for MV Young, Tondera, and Yinza.
• Debating who has better cardio: Jalapeño Hannah or MV Young.
• Shoutouts & Side Notes
• Bradley finally receives a butt-themed activity book from Rizz.
• Slice on Broadway ad crunch interruption.
• Supporting indie podcasters and referees in Michigan and Ohio.

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🧠 What We Learned:
• Sorg learned how many people might actually attend the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh—and what it might mean for WWE events in the city.
• Rizz learned Bradley is a lightning rod for speculation and somehow possibly Ray Lyn’s dad.
• George learned that cardio is important and maybe people do want him on more podcasts.
• The Lizard learned too many curse words tonight.
• Everyone learned that the deathmatch scene is more extreme (and oddly wholesome) than ever imagined.