Wrestling Mayhem Show

WWE Mexico City Takeover | Wrestling Mayhem Show 1020

September 15th, 2026  |  1 hr 25 mins

2pw, Mad Mike, aew, axiom, banger at the hangar, chad gable, corey graves, damian priest, dennis gregory, dominik mysterio, dragon lee, el grande americano, independent wrestling, jbl, joe hendry, johnny tv, la catalina, lucha libre, money in the bank, mystery wrestling, nathan frazer, omos, penta, pittsburgh wrestling, prospect pro wrestling, r-truth, rebel, rey fenix, rey mysterio, roman reigns, sami zayn, sorg, the butcher, triple a wrestling, triplemania, trueprinceofpro, wagner brothers, war raiders, wwe

Sorg and Mad Mike welcome special guest co-host TruePrinceOfPro for a lucha-heavy Wrestling Mayhem Show. The crew reviews TripleMania, including Omos versus Rey Mysterio, the Copa Bardahl, Rey Fenix’s four-way title defense, La Catalina’s championship journey, the Wagner Brothers, and El Grande Americano’s chaotic showdown with Dominik Mysterio.

They also discuss WWE’s eventful run through Mexico, Sami Zayn becoming WWE Champion, Damian Priest turning on R-Truth, Chad Gable versus Dragon Lee, and Penta’s main-event opportunity against Roman Reigns.

Sorg shares a behind-the-scenes look at Prospect Pro Wrestling’s Banger at the Hangar, staged inside an aircraft hangar near Pittsburgh International Airport. The episode closes with “What We Learned,” featuring Joe Hendry’s familiar musical direction, AEW’s tributes to The Butcher, Mystery Wrestling’s wild stipulations, and a heartfelt reflection on wrestling’s ability to hurt, heal, and bring a community together.

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Wrestling Mayhem Show 1019: Turn Safe Search Off

September 2nd, 2026  |  1 hr 49 mins

Mad Mike, aew, aew all in, aew wembley, aew world championship, austin creed, bron breakker, cody rhodes, defy wrestling, enjoy wrestling, independent wrestling, indie wrestling, indywrestling.network, indywrestling.us, kenny omega, kofi kingston, mercedes moné, new level, oba femi, penta, pittsburgh wrestling, pro wrestling podcast, professional wrestling, randy orton, rizz, sorgatron, sorgstock, sunday night’s main event, swerve strickland, tina keys, triple a, triplemania, will ospreay, willow nightingale, wrestling mayhem show presents, wrestling news, wwe

Sorg, Mad Mike and Rizz welcome special guest co-host Tina Keys for a week where wrestling is all about new beginnings — and a few endings.

The crew breaks down AEW All In at Wembley, Will Ospreay's championship victory over Kenny Omega, Mercedes Moné and Willow Nightingale, and the surprise arrival of New Level — Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed — alongside Swerve Strickland.

Then Sorgstock gets the full postgame treatment. Video-game wrestling, aliens, school supplies, a recorder with mysterious powers over Rizz, surprise appearances, championship matches, live music, live art and an Instacart driver walking into the strangest delivery of his night all become part of the story.

Plus WWE heads to Atlanta for Sunday Night’s Main Event, Tina teaches the crew the meaning behind some very Atlanta-specific merchandise, and the announcement that Enjoy Wrestling is closing sparks a larger discussion about its influence on Pittsburgh wrestling and what might come next.

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Facade's Road to JCW Bloodymania | Wrestling Mayhem Show 1017

August 19th, 2026  |  1 hr 43 mins

Kevin Owens, Mad Mike, Smackdown, aaa, bloodline, bloodymania, bougie, brianna bands, chad gable, chelsea green, cm punk, facade, father bronson, gathering of the juggalos, independent wrestling, jacob fatu, jcw, jcw american championship, jcw world championship, josh bishop, juggalo championship wrestling, la knight, lucha libre, neon ninja, nxt, penta, pittsburgh wrestling, power slap, pro wrestling podcast, raw, reese hayes, rey fenix, rey mysterio, roman reigns, solo sikoa, sorg, sorgatron, sorgstock, the runway, the usos, wild wild south, wwe

The “Neon Ninja” Facade joins Sorg and Mad Mike to discuss championship opportunities, calculated risks, and rediscovering the joy of professional wrestling.

Facade previews his three-way JCW World Heavyweight Championship match against Josh Bishop and Father Bronson at Bloodymania. He reflects on the evolution of JCW, shares memories from the Gathering of the Juggalos, revisits his history with Ricochet, and considers the possibility of entering to Vanilla Ice’s “Ninja Rap.”

He also tells the complete story behind accepting a Power Slap fight on only a few days’ notice. Facade explains cutting nearly ten pounds, entering without a full training camp, receiving the first strike, and questioning how a referee repositioned him immediately before the knockout.

Elsewhere, the crew examines Chelsea Green’s star-making promo after suffering an orbital injury, WWE’s expanding relationship with AAA, the final Sorgstock match announcements, and recent independent wrestling events. “What We Learned” covers Rey Mysterio’s enduring greatness, CM Punk’s promo misfire, the evolving Bloodline hierarchy, and the importance of protecting your passion.

WWE x AAA & Punk vs Owens | Wrestling Mayhem Show 1016

August 11th, 2026  |  1 hr 19 mins

2pw, 880 wrestling, Kevin Owens, Mad Mike, aaa, aew, aew grand slam mexico, bandido, big man tater, brody king, chelsea green, cm punk, cmll, corey graves, dominik mysterio, dragon lee, enjoy wrestling, gianni michael emricko, gorgeous gregory, hangman page, independent wrestling, indywrestling network, johnny gargano, justin idol, lethal lottery, lucha libre aaa, maple leaf pro wrestling, mikey montgomery, mlw, nwa, penta, pittsburgh wrestling, pro wrestling podcast, professional wrestling, prospect pro wrestling, rey fenix, roddy piper, roman reigns, sorg, sorgatron, sorgstock, t-pop, tatum paxley, the troublemakers, trueprinceofpro, wwe

WWE and AAA are becoming increasingly intertwined, and Sorg, Mad Mike and TruePrinceofPro (T-Pop!) are here to figure out what it all means.

This week, the crew breaks down the AAA tournament leading to a shot at Roman Reigns in Mexico City, debates WWE’s presentation of AAA talent and gives Corey Graves credit for doing his homework. Then it’s over to AEW and CMLL for Grand Slam Mexico, the massive CMLL Grand Prix and the growing network of partnerships connecting wrestling promotions around the world.

Closer to home, we recap 2PW Summer Showdown, check in on 880 Wrestling’s Lethal Lottery, preview Enjoy Wrestling and announce Mikey Montgomery vs. Justin Idol in a Video Game Match at Sorgstock.

Plus, CM Punk and Kevin Owens turn real history into wrestling television, Chelsea Green’s injury, Johnny Gargano’s family situation, Big Man Tater, Tatum Paxley, Roddy Piper memories and another round of “What We Learned.”

Did We Book SummerSlam? w/ Gianni Michael Emricko | Wrestling Mayhem Show 1015

August 4th, 2026  |  1 hr 55 mins

2pw, 880 wrestling, Jean Grey, Kevin Owens, Mad Mike, Miles Morales, Punisher, aaa wrestling, beastman, billy the alien, chelsea green, cm punk, cody rhodes, dominik mysterio, effy, gianni michael emricko, gorgeous gregory, gunther, indie wrestling, joe hendry, marvel cinematic universe, nick aldis, nwa jcp tag team championship, pittsburgh wrestling, professional wrestling podcast, prospect pro wrestling, psychedelic dreams, rizz, roman reigns, sam adonis, sammy suntheimer, secret wars, seth rollins, sorg, sorgstock, spider-man brand new day, spider-man spoilers, summerslam review, the troublemakers, triplemania, wrestling news, wrestling podcast, wwe summerslam

Sorg, Rizz and Mad Mike welcome pro wrestler Gianni Michael Emricko for a wide-ranging conversation about WWE SummerSlam, independent wrestling and the Italian Strongman’s next championship opportunity.

Gianni learns during the show that he and Gorgeous Gregory will challenge The Troublemakers for the NWA JCP Tag Team Championship. He also discusses wrestling EFFY, traveling between promotions, building a positive locker-room reputation and why helping with setup can lead to future bookings.

The crew reviews SummerSlam’s biggest matches and moments, including Chelsea Green’s title victory, Seth Rollins versus Roman Reigns, CM Punk versus Cody Rhodes, Nick Aldis’ return and Dominik Mysterio’s popularity. Later, the conversation shifts into full spoilers for Spider-Man: Brand New Day before closing with Beastman’s viral festival appearance and WWE’s confusing presentation of Joe Hendry.

Riding the Train w/ Dani Mo | Wrestling Mayhem Show 1013

July 22nd, 2026  |  1 hr 53 mins

Kennywood, Mad Mike, aew, amtrak travel, barnabas, beastman, beastman’s big ass birthday bash, club wwe, cm punk, dani mo, enjoy wrestling, g1 climax, gory, independent wrestling, japanese wrestling, jcw, jcw women’s champion, john cena, juggalo championship wrestling, konosuke takeshita, madison square garden, nick aldis, no doubt, pittsburgh wrestling, pro wrestling podcast, professional wrestling, sami zayn, sorg, sorgstock, stardom, summerslam, the sphere, triangle of madness, women’s wrestling, wrestling in japan, wrestling news, wrestling travel, wwe, wwe unreal

Pro wrestler Dani Mo returns to join Sorg and Mad Mike for a wide-ranging conversation about travel, burnout, character development and remembering to enjoy professional wrestling.

Dani shares stories from a cross-country train trip with her family, including stops in Chicago, Seattle and San Francisco, hiking in Yosemite and seeing No Doubt at the Sphere. She explains why disconnecting from wrestling helped her decompress before returning for a demanding run of matches and appearances.

Dani also discusses facing a visiting STARDOM competitor at Enjoy Wrestling, her hopes of wrestling in Japan and her chaotic work as a two-time JCW Women’s Champion. She opens up about developing her promo skills, working with Barnabas and discovering a more aggressive side of her character.

Mad Mike reports from WWE at Madison Square Garden, while the crew discusses CM Punk, SummerSlam, Beastman’s birthday celebration, Sorgstock, WWE Unreal, Club WWE, AEW/STARDOM crossover and why wrestling needs more events that are personal, unconventional and simply fun.

Live From CM Punk Town | Wrestling Mayhem Show 1011

July 7th, 2026  |  1 hr 27 mins

880 wrestling, Mad Mike, aaa wrestling, aew beach break, aew dynamite, aiw absolution, athena, billy dixon, casino gauntlet, cm punk, cody rhodes, damian priest, dave podnar, el grande americano, enjoy wrestling, gunther, indie wrestling, kenny omega, maxxine dupree, mercedes mone, mjf, nick gage, nxt, paul heyman, pittsburgh wrestling, pro wrestling podcast, sami zayn, sorg, sorgstock, t-pop, the vision, tko, top rope tabletop, triplemania, trueprinceofpro, vcw wrestling, vikingo, wwe aaa, wwe championship, wwe raw chicago

On Wrestling Mayhem Show 1011, Sorg is joined by TruePrinceofPro “T-Pop!” with surprise run-ins from Mad Mike live in Chicago and Dave Podnar.

Mad Mike gives his live perspective after WWE Raw in Chicago, including CM Punk’s title win, the Chicago crowd, and why Sami Zayn’s short championship reign still has everyone fired up. The crew debates whether Sami got screwed, whether WWE ever truly backed him as champion, and what the lack of Sami merchandise says about the company’s priorities.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 1009: This is Our Prom... with Department of Jocks

June 24th, 2026  |  1 hr 36 mins

880 wrestling, 880 wrestling tag team champions, Mad Mike, aaa wrestling, aew forbidden door, big jim fridge, department of jocks, dev swayze, i want a new hip, indie wrestling, jack pollock, los perros del mal, myaew, no ceilings 2, nxt great american bash, pittsburgh independent wrestling, pittsburgh wrestling, pro wrestling podcast, professional wrestling, sorg, t-pop, tna wrestling, trueprinceofpro, wrestling benefit show, wwe night of champions

Sorg and Mad Mike welcome guest co-host TruePrinceofPro, “T-Pop!”, along with Big Jim Fridge and Dev Swayze of the 880 Wrestling Tag Team Champions, the Department of Jocks.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 1008: Dozen Dollar Ideas

June 17th, 2026  |  1 hr 8 mins

880 wrestling, Mad Mike, Michael Sorg, aew, aew streaming, chris lerusso, danhausen, independent wrestling, indy wrestling, jack pollock, jack pollock i want a new hip, jackson argos, jock samson, king of the ring, missy sorg, pittsburgh wrestling, queen of the ring, wardlow, what we learned, wrestling mayhem show, wrestling podcast, wwe

Sorg checks in from Michigan while Missy recounts producing Jack Pollock's emotional "I Want a New Hip!" benefit show featuring surprise appearances from Pittsburgh wrestling legends, Wardlow, Jackson Argos, Chris LeRusso and more.

The crew also discusses Danhausen's incredible mainstream rise, WWE's King of the Ring tournaments, AEW's streaming platform expansion and closes with What We Learned.

Danhausen and Giving Back w/ Chris LeRusso | Wrestling Mayhem Show 1007

June 10th, 2026  |  1 hr 17 mins

Mad Mike, chris lerusso, i want a new hip, independent wrestling, indie wrestling, jack pollock, pittsburgh independent wrestling, pittsburgh wrestling, pro wrestling podcast, professional wrestling, rizz, sorg, wrestling benefit show, wrestling community, wrestling mayhem show

Sorg, Rizz, and Mad Mike welcome Pittsburgh pro wrestling veteran Chris LeRusso to Wrestling Mayhem Show for a wide-ranging conversation about professional wrestling, the Pittsburgh wrestling scene, and the importance of community within independent wrestling.

The crew discusses Chris LeRusso's experiences in wrestling, stories from around the industry, and the relationships that help keep independent wrestling thriving. The conversation also turns to the wrestling community coming together to support fellow wrestler Jack Pollock during his recovery.

This episode highlights Jack Pollock’s “I Want a New Hip!” benefit show, supporting Jack during his hip replacement recovery. Fans can attend or watch the event, participate in raffles, purchase benefit merchandise, and donate to help Jack while he is unable to work.

Topics Discussed
Chris LeRusso joins Wrestling Mayhem Show
The Pittsburgh independent wrestling scene
Building and maintaining a wrestling career
Memorable experiences from independent wrestling
The value of community within professional wrestling
Jack Pollock’s “I Want a New Hip!” benefit show
Ways fans can support Jack Pollock during recovery
The wrestling community rallying around one of its own
What We Learned
Longevity in wrestling comes from relationships, adaptability, and passion.
Independent wrestling succeeds when communities support one another.
Veterans like Chris LeRusso continue to play an important role in mentoring and strengthening local wrestling scenes.
Wrestling fans consistently show up to support performers both inside and outside the ring.