The crew breaks down the latest WWE Royal Rumble, including standout moments from the women’s match, mixed reactions to the men’s Rumble finish, and how crowd presentation and production choices impacted the overall experience. Along the way, the conversation dives into Saudi Arabia event logistics, roster usage, bonuses, and how WWE continues to evolve its premium live events.

MDMA share their origin story, explain what “Most Dope Masked Aliens” really means, talk about landing in 880 Wrestling, and reveal how Rizz mysteriously disappeared with them after the 20 Years of Mayhem celebration. The episode also features the return of Mayhem Mania, where the panel books dream WrestleMania matches under strict rules — and chaos immediately ensues.

As always, the show wraps with “What We Learned”, featuring takes on the Royal Rumble, fandom, storytelling, and why wrestling is more fun when you let yourself enjoy the ride.

📰 Topics & News Discussed

WWE Royal Rumble Reactions
• Women’s Royal Rumble praised for pacing, depth, and storytelling
• Men’s Royal Rumble criticized for predictability and timing issues
• Discussion on Roman Reigns’ win and fan fatigue vs. performance respect
• Surprise reactions including Tiffany Stratton, Brie Bella, and NXT talent usage
• Crowd visibility, lighting rigs, and perception of attendance
• Saudi Arabia event scheduling, start times, and production logistics

Talent & Industry Discussion
• WWE bonus structure changes and guaranteed contracts
• Women’s gear challenges for Saudi shows and lack of support
• Comparisons to past Saudi events and spectacle booking
• Broader thoughts on morale, roster depth, and creative consistency

MDMA Interview Highlights
• Meaning of MDMA: Most Dope Masked Aliens
• El Luca & Los Tonios’ path to wrestling and 880 Wrestling
• Intergalactic kayfabe, alien wrestling lore, and influences
• Their involvement in Rizz’s “abduction”
• Merch, social media, and upcoming appearances

Mayhem Mania Returns
• Round Zero match creation explained
• Dream match booking under WWE-realistic rules
• Space Jail mechanic returns
• Fan and panel participation sets the tone for the season

🧠 “What We Learned”
• Wrestling is more fun when you stop over-analyzing outcomes and enjoy moments
• The Royal Rumble works best when surprises feel earned
• Women’s wrestling in WWE continues to set the bar for match structure
• Roman Reigns can be both predictable and elite at the same time
• Live wrestling hits differently when shared socially (brunch, mimosas, watch parties)
• Even chaotic episodes reveal genuine insights about fandom and storytelling

From there, the show dives deep into Royal Rumble speculation, including potential winners, surprise entrants, and long-term booking ramifications for stars like AJ Styles, Sami Zayn, Drew McIntyre, Liv Morgan, Rhea Ripley, and Bianca Belair. The hosts also explore how trust, execution, and backstage confidence impact pushes at the highest level — using LA Knight’s Money in the Bank controversy as a case study.

The episode continues with talk of indie wrestling standouts, Mystery Wrestling chaos, AAA crossovers, Judgment Day dynamics, and the ongoing evolution of women’s wrestling storytelling. On the gaming side, the crew decodes cryptic teasers for WWE 2K26, speculating on modes, legends, weapons, and a possible Attitude Era focus.

The show wraps with community shout-outs, Mayhem Mania announcements, and a classic “What We Learned” segment that ranges from absurd wrestling stipulations to hot-wing-based judgment of wrestlers’ toughness.

Royal Rumble Highlights: Analysis of the event with a focus on the women's Royal Rumble. CM Punk’s injury. Drew McIntyre’s full troll mode.

Vince McMahon: What he did and what it means for the rest of WWE.

Taking Wrestling Media to task: What the real journalists should be asking in the WWE Press Conference

Mayhem Mania: Who’s feelings will get hurt as we make the best ever WrestleMania Card

What we learned from Wrestling

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We celebrate another flip of the odometer of professional wrestling podcasting in our third decade, including:

• Original Mayhemers Doc Remedy and Chad the Shad reunite!
• Edge is back and we talk about it with the show's biggest Edge fan
• Mainstream Matt asks how the Wrestling Mayhem Show came to be
• We head into Week 3 of Mayhem Mania
• What did you learn from 700 episodes of the show?

Follow our stable on Twitter: Doc Remedy (@DocRemedy), Chad the Shad (@ChadtheShad), Matt (@MainstreamMat), Sorg (@Sorgatron), and Mad Mike (@MadMike4883),

Former Ryse Wrestling Tag Team Champion Ty Cross returns to the show to get into Mayhem Mania and chat about wrestling, including:

• We discuss WRESTLING ON A BOAT with All Elite Wrestling from the Jericho Cruise
• Edge is back and we talk the Royal Rumble and Brock Lesnar
• Is there too much excellent talent in WWE? How can more of them rise to the surface?
• We head into Week 2 of Mayhem Mania
• Big Question: Who should have won their respective Royal Rumble who hadn't?
• What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?
• Ty Cross talks about his recent break/retirement from wrestling

Follow our stable on Twitter: Ty Cross (@BigBadTyCross) Matt (@MainstreamMat), Ronnie Starks (@starkswrestling), Sorg (@Sorgatron), and Mad Mike (@MadMike4883),

MayhemMania season is upon us - which means Matt is BACK. He joins Ronnie Starks, Sorg, and Mad Mike to talk this week in wrestling, including:

• Mike and Matt are educating Sorg about baseball in wrestling.
• In case you hadn't heard, there's this little thing called Royal Rumble happening this weekend. We're sharing some of our thoughts (and predictions) headed into it.
• We're talking about what achievements will be unlocked in the Royal Rumble.
• Question: Which Super Mario Bros. (or other video game) power-up will be required to beat Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania?
• We're sharing some thoughts on who the surprise entrant at the Royal Rumble will be.
• Did you know Ronnie Starks got a hug from wrestling superstar Virgil?
• Two things: 1) Pirate Jon Moxley; 2) ON A BOAT. (Okay...it's really one AMAZING thing.)
• We're exploring the extent to which White Claw can be a legit reason for things.
• It's time. Matt is ready to kick off the 2020 edition of MayhemMania. (You may want to tune in to see what magical match-ups we're cooking up.)
• What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?

Follow our stable on Twitter: Matt (@MainstreamMat), Ronnie Starks (@starkswrestling), Sorg (@Sorgatron), Mad Mike (@MadMike4883), Honey Badger (@ReginaHBadger), Tina Keys (@sapphieangel008), and Podnar (@ProfPod)

We made it through the Royal Rumble this past weekend. But, more importantly, we made it through Week 1 of MayhemMania. We've got Beastman in studio as Sorg, Larry, Mad Mike, and Matt take us through this week in wrestling news, including:

• Is Becky Lynch the new Stone Cold Steve Austin?
• Nia Jax entered the men's Royal Rumble match, which is sparking some new conversation about intergender wrestling.
• There are two types of wrestling fans: Those who are on board with intergender wrestling, and those who are not. And, there isn't really any gray area about it.
• There was a lot of under ring play at this year's Royal Rumble. Thank you Titus O'Neil?
• Matt is walking us through some of the Royal Rumble changes we've seen lately.
• If 96% of your body hits the floor in a Royal Rumble, that should count for more than your two feet. - Matt
• Beastman is discussing what tactics he will employ when he is in the Royal Rumble.
• Matt is calling for an official BK Broiler rule for Royal Rumble matches. We are currently assembling Dean Malenko, Ric Flair, Drake Maverick, and Drew Gulak to discuss.
• We're getting caught up with what Beastman has been up to - including his recent championship win with Fight Society.
• Beastman was recently at an event with Sami Callihan, Matt Tremont, and Michael Elgin. He's sharing how much of a change it has made in his career.
• While in Philadelphia you do Philly things - like run the Rocky steps.
• Beastman unveiled some new gear while in Philadelphia.
• We're learning about modernizing the caveman with Beastman.
• Beastman is sharing the headband story with us. Bonus!
• It's time for MayhemMania - Week 2 with Beastman and the Mayhem Show gang.
• What did YOU learn from wrestling this week?

Check out some of Beastman's matches at Indy Wrestling US.

Follow our stable on Twitter: Beastman (@beastmanhusk), Sorg (@Sorgatron), Larry (@MutilatorLarry), Mad Mike (@MadMike4883), and Matt (@MainstreamMat).

It's that magical time of year when we put ourselves in Vince McMahon's shoes for MayhemMania. We've got Mad Mike, Larry, Farnsworth, Sorg, and Mainstream Matt in studio to talk about:

• We're preparing for NXT to see some roster changes due to some call-ups.
• 205 Live has a new broadcast member in Aiden English.
• We are headed into the royalest of rumbles with men's and women's Royal Rumble matches.
• We're running down all of the places where you can find John Cena (or his voice). He's everywhere!
• We are relying on Sasha Banks to save what could otherwise be a meh match with Ronda Rousey to make it amazing.
• Ronda Rousey should be in NXT learning the ropes. She's doing okay where she is - but she'd be better if she were going through and learning the ropes.
• We're blaming Smashmouth for so many things tonight.
• We're talking some Hardcore Holly and Brock Lesnar.
• Are we comparing Finn Balor to Hardcore Holly? Maybe.
• We're running through our dark horse options for the Royal Rumble.
• It's MayhemMania season - which means we're booking our dream matches.
• What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?

Follow our stable on Twitter: Sorg (@Sorgatron), Mad Mike (@MadMike4883), Larry (@MutilatorLarry), Matt (@MainstreamMat) ‏and Farnsworth (@jworth).

The worst thing for Sorg - when he can't recognize local wrestlers in their street clothes.
So much rumbling happened this weekend! We're giving our thoughts.
Royal Rumble appearance of Rey Mysterio confused us after watching the last season of Lucha Underground.
We have mixed reviews of the return of The Hurricane from Royal Rumble.
We're crossing the wrestling streams because of NJPW, WWE, and IMPACT happenings and shuffles.
We're fans of all kinds of wrestling.
OH: I met him one time at a funeral...
Welcome to Wrestle Kingdom two years ago WWE fans.
The Women's Rumble exceeded many of our expectations.
Sorg wants a Total Taker show with Undertaker and Michelle McCool.
We're following the #JacobsForMayor campaign, because Kane.
Royal Rumble had matches other than rumbly things. Things happened.
Braun Strowman teaching Alexa Bliss how to flip a car is the best thing ever.
Mad Mike was in the same building as Ray Rowe, Ricochet, and EC3 this weekend.
We're rebranding Ricochet as Rick O'Shea so he can keep his name.
Mad Mike and Larry are teaming up to take on War Machine for the Tag Titles.
We're talking some NXT Takeover and Johnny Wrestling.
We're talking some Kassius Ohno options with NXT.
Holy $#!% Adam Cole match at NXTTakeover.
As big a night Royal Rumble was for Japan, NXT Takeover was just as big for Cleveland.
This week's Big Question: Who left from IMPACT Wrestling do you want to see pop up in WWE?
It's Mayhem Mania time!
What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?
We learned collaboratively that Jaye Cooper thinks he can take on Ray Rowe. (For the record - we vehemently disagree.)
Fan of the show, Brandon Mynatt, will be a participant in the 2018 Special Olympics as part of the Team Missouri Bowling Team. (Donate at: http://give.somo.org/site/TR?px=1073149&fr_id=1190&pg=persona)

Follow our stable on Twitter: Jaye Cooper (@CoopTroopComedy), Sorg (@Sorgatron), Larry (@MutilatorLarry), Bobby (@BobbyFJtown), Mad Mike (@MadMike4883), Billy (@billyj64), and Mainstream Matt (@MainstreamMat)

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Our guest Matt Light mixes wrestling with comedy. The best of both worlds.
Larry has a foam finger – but not the finger you’re thinking…
We are 1 degree of separation from Honky Tonk Man at this very moment.
RVD has a comedy (?) show?
So, RAW 25 happened last night. We’ve got plenty of thoughts.
When Christian is compared to Marty Jannetty.
We’re sharing some thoughts about the RAW 25 venue split and how WE thought it should have been done.
The APA segments of RAW 25 made the night for most of us.
Royal Rumble is this weekend. And, Dolph Ziggler is favored to win?
Our guest Matt Light is calling it now – Dolph Ziggler comes out at #30 – – – to Daniel Bryan’s theme music.
Sorg is waiting for Jason Jordan to snap. Mad Mike is waiting for a Shield break-up turn by Jordan, and Matt Light is just calling for him to get his future endeavored letter.
Why did they not have Jerry Springer on RAW 25 with a “You are not the father!” spot with Kurt Angle and Jason Jordan.
We’re takling about who we want to win the Royal Rumble this year and who we think will win.
Mainstream Matt is calling for an Elias Money In The Bank win – so we can have an MITB guitar case!
Nia Jax v. Asuka can be this generation’s Andre v. Hogan.
Will AJ Styles v. Sami and KO match be the comedy match for Royal Rumble?
Science: Shane McMahon cannot win a Royal Rumble match because he goes to the top rope too much.
Will we see Karma for the Women’s Royal Rumble?
We found some Friend of the Show folks by searching their names on the WWE Network.
This week’s Big Question: What is the future of 205 LIVE?
Abeyance is the new 205 LIVE champion! Woooooooo!
NXT Takeover is coming up soon. We’re sharing some thoughts.
What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?
Fan of the show, Brandon Mynatt, will be a participant in the 2018 Special Olympics as part of the Team Missouri Bowling Team. (Donate at: http://give.somo.org/site/TR?px=1073149&fr_id=1190&pg=persona)

Follow our stable on Twitter: Matt Light (@mattlightcomedy), Larry (@MutilatorLarry), Mad Mike (@MadMike4883) and Sorg (@Sorgatron)

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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WMS-601Our hometown boy Elias has been mixing it up with John Cena
Vince McMahon is possibly venturing into MMA and pro football again. What could this mean?

What is the Mixed Match Challenge, and why is it on Facebook Watch? And how do I wear it?
The Women's Royal Rumble is announced. But what would we like to happen in it?

We discuss the recent Absolute Intense Wrestling show where Sid Vicious didn't show. And his reasons may not actually surprise you.
We preview Wrestle Kingdom 12 and plan for our slumber party watch after deciding exactly which day it's on?

Fan of the show, Brandon Mynatt, will be a participant in the 2018 Special Olympics as part of the Team Missouri Bowling Team. (Donate at: http://give.somo.org/site/TR?px=1073149&fr_id=1190&pg=persona)

Follow our stable on Twitter: , IWC Commentator Farnsworth (@jworth), Larry (@MutilatorLarry), Sorg (@Sorgatron), Mad Mike (@MadMike4883) and Alex Kahrs (@power2thesmarks, www.occupyprowrestling.com)

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This week we're not only recapping the week in wrestling - we're also recapping the year in wrestling.
We've been doing this for 600 Tuesdays?
Rizz is sharing some memories from his previous experiences for the STD Christmas episode.
Dj Lunchbox has not been involved with wrestling in some time. This is the episode where we're getting him caught up on what's happened since his hiatus.
What did YOU learn in wrestling this year?
We're running through our predictions from last year - to see who got it right for 2017 before we make our predictions for 2018:

2018 WWE Predictions:
Sorg: Enzo will be the UK Champion.
Billy Ruxpin: Daniel Bryan will wrestle at Wrestlemania. (Against Kurt Angle?)
LB: Something bad will happen with Kurt Angle and he'll have to go away.
Bobby: Nakamura's going to with the Royal Rumble and challenge AJ Styles at Wrestlemania.
Wheelz: Enzo and Cass reunite and become tag team champions.
Rizz: WWE will pick up Ethan Carter, III.
Larry: Next year we'll have a women's tagteam championship.
Bryan: Shane is going to take another stupid ass bump like Hell in a Cell.

2018 WMS Predictions:
Sorg: Bobby will start his own independent show outside of WMS.
Billy Ruxpin: Will be back on the show for 2018.
LB: Former WWE/F wrestler will be in-studio.
Bobby: We will overdub a movie, and Sorg will actually release it this time.
Wheelz: Wheelz will make his in-studio debut for AwesomeCast and WMS.
Rizz: We will have a live WMS show at either RWA or IWC.
Larry: Sorg will not remember STD Christmas special, and will not watch it afterwards.
Bryan: Bryan will be a semi-regular audience member/show member.

Fan of the show, Brandon Mynatt, will be a participant in the 2018 Special Olympics as part of the Team Missouri Bowling Team. (Donate at: http://give.somo.org/site/TR?px=1073149&fr_id=1190&pg=persona)

Follow our stable on Twitter: Billy Ruxpin (@billyruxpin), Bobby F J-Town (@BobbyFJtown), Bryan, Sorg (@Sorgatron), Larry (@MutilatorLarry), DJ Lunchbox (@DjLunchbox), Rizz (@TheeRizz), and Wheelz (@HotwheelzRWA).

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