Topics include WWE’s streaming-first presentation, the growing importance of short-form highlights, and the impact fewer house shows have on wrestler development and the industry as a whole.

The show features a special guest appearance by recently retired “The Gavel” David Lawless, who reflects on his career, memorable moments, and the role adaptability and reliability played in his longevity.

The episode closes with What We Learned, connecting industry trends with personal lessons from a life in wrestling.

Listen now at www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com

The Gavel - David Lawless is on the show this week to talk about a few things he's involved with that are coming up.  He is joined by Patreon supporter, Heel Bradley, who is on the show to make amends for his recent transgression at an indy show.  They are, of course, here to talk about this week in wrestling, including:

• David Lawless is talking about the importance of diversity in the wrestling ring.
• How about that reveal of The Fiend at SummerSlam? We're sharing some of our own thoughts.
• We're getting some "expert" insight on just how deadly the mandible claw can be.
• Is WWE missing some branding opportunities with superstars like Finn Balor?
• AEW has had some new announcements. Some of our crew is really excited about Orange Cassidy, but let's talk about Jake the Snake!
• Jazz is coming back to TV?!?!
• Our guest, David Lawless, is sharing some breaking news about who we can expect to see at Four Chord Music Festival- including the addition of a wrestling event!
  • Listen in for an announcement of 5 of the matches - - including a never-before-seen match-up of two of Pittsburgh's legends.



• David Lawless is getting the opportunity to work with tons of great people - including his recent encounter with Jim Sterling at RYSE Wrestling.


• Stomp Out Cancer is happening this Friday. We're taking a look at what we can expect from the card.


• This week's Big Question: What occupational character (i.e. lawyer) would you like to see - or have seen - in the ring?


• Bradley did a bad thing as a fan at a recent live event. He is here tonight to teach us how to be a good fan.


• What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?

Want to check out the Stomp Out Cancer benefit show we talked about on the show?   https://www.facebook.com/events/372562803383505/

Want to check out the Four Chord Music Festival show we talked about on the show?  https://www.facebook.com/events/366677354032446/

Thanks to David Lawless, the term moron is now a term of endearment among our crowd.
Thanks to Billy Johnson for our OFFICIAL Rusev Day calendar for the studio. Now we know that every day is Rusev Day!
Bobby made WWE’s radar – – by accident.
So, a 2-hour match on RAW?
We’re getting ready for Elimination Chamber. Apparently, so is WWE.
We’re making our Elimination Chamber picks! Who do you think/want to win?
It’s the Ewomenation Chamber!
If Rhonda Rousey goes to Elimnation Chamber, does that give her a home-field advantage?
OH: You don’t just turn into Chun Li overnight.
David Lawless’ tagteam partner, Officer Dan joins us for the 2nd half and Mayhem Mania!
It’s time for last week’s Mayhem Mania wrap-up, so we know what we’re changing this week!
What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?
Thanks to Tonio Garza (@TheWRevolution) for putting together graphics for MayhemMania.

Follow our stable on Twitter: “The Gavel” David Lawless (@GavelLawless), Officer Dan Murphy (@IWCOfficerDan), Chad the Shad (@ChadTheShad), Larry (@MutilatorLarry), Sorg (@Sorgatron), Mad Mike (@MadMike4883), and Bobby F J-Town (@BobbyFJtown)

If you are in Pittsburgh, you got to go to Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) and get their food! (sliceonbroadway.com)

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