The crew opens by asking a surprising question: Was SummerSlam more enjoyable than WrestleMania? They examine a second night filled with fan-service moments, major returns and championship developments. Topics include Chelsea Green’s victory, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns seemingly closing another chapter of their shared history, CM Punk versus Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens returning to the championship picture, Nick Aldis stepping back into the ring, Dominik Mysterio’s success in AAA and WWE’s evolving relationship with lucha libre.

Gianni also receives some major news live on the show. His scheduled match at Prospect Pro Wrestling has changed, and he and Gorgeous Gregory will now challenge The Troublemakers for the NWA JCP Tag Team Championship. Gianni responds with an impromptu message for the champions and explains why the Italian Strongman plans to bring NWA gold home.

The conversation then turns toward Gianni’s recent match with EFFY at 880 Wrestling, his growing list of appearances throughout the region and the practical lessons he has learned while building his wrestling career. His advice is simple: get in the car, attend shows, help with the ring and production, introduce yourself and become someone promoters and wrestlers enjoy having in the locker room.

Sorg also reveals new details for Sorgstock, including a surprising battle between Psychedelic Dreams members Sammy Suntheimer and Billy the Alien, plus wrestling-theme music from Sykes.

After an official spoiler warning, the crew dives deeply into Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Gianni gives the film a 9.6 and calls it one of the most authentically Spider-Man stories yet. The discussion covers Peter Parker’s stripped-down life, the introduction of Jean Grey, Punisher’s role, mutant technology, the Hulk battle, Ned’s potentially significant handshake, Miles Morales speculation and possible connections to Secret Wars and the wider multiverse.

The episode closes with the viral video of Beastman and Sam Adonis helping break up a festival fight, followed by “What We Learned,” where Mad Mike argues that WWE is misunderstanding the basic appeal of Joe Hendry.

• The original Mayhem crew reunites: Sorg welcomes Rizz and Mad Mike, with early conversation covering Mad Mike’s LEGO Soundwave set, teaching and the increasingly responsible lives of the show’s longtime hosts.
• SummerSlam versus WrestleMania: The panel considers whether SummerSlam delivered a more consistently entertaining weekend than WrestleMania.
• WWE production mistakes: A misspelled commercial-break graphic launches a discussion about live production errors, unrealistic expectations and why even major companies make visible mistakes.
• SummerSlam’s fan-service-heavy second night: Chelsea Green’s title victory, Baron Corbin’s return and Kevin Owens reentering the championship picture make Sorg wonder whether someone secretly used his fantasy booking.
• Chelsea Green’s championship moment: The crew celebrates Green’s victory, the reaction from her fellow wrestlers and how her success contrasts with comments discussed from WWE: Unreal.
• Hell in a Cell: The match’s violence, ring destruction and feud-ending atmosphere are praised as an effective use of the stipulation.
• Seth Rollins versus Roman Reigns: The match is viewed as a possible closing chapter for The Shield, with particular interest in what comes next for Seth and a more independent Roman Reigns.
• Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar: Gianni offers a wrestler’s perspective on the decision not to perform a dangerous spot directly onto exposed wood.
• Roman Reigns and AAA: Roman’s interaction with Rey Mysterio creates fantasy-booking possibilities involving TripleMania, Worlds Collide, Penta, Jacob Fatu and The Lucha Brothers.
• Solo Sikoa’s changing audience reaction: The hosts discuss how the SummerSlam build helped Solo emerge as an entertaining and increasingly sympathetic figure.
• Dominik Mysterio’s popularity: The panel argues that Dominik feels like a major star in AAA and deserves a larger, more consistent role on WWE programming.
• Nick Aldis versus Gunther: Aldis’ return to the ring impresses the crew and sparks speculation about a longer in-ring run or a future match with Adam Pearce.
• CM Punk versus Cody Rhodes: The match receives a more measured defense than some online reactions, while Kevin Owens’ return sets up a potentially excellent microphone-driven rivalry with Punk.
• Nikki Bella’s heel turn: A possible injury to Brie Bella leads to fantasy booking involving Paige, AJ Lee and a potential legends-focused WarGames match.
• Liv Morgan versus IYO SKY: The opening match and its finishing sequence are highlighted as one of the weekend’s strongest performances.
• SummerSlam attendance and location: The crew discusses tarped seating, the lack of a public attendance announcement and whether Minneapolis was an ideal destination for a major summer wrestling event.
• Sorgstock announcement: Sammy Suntheimer will face his Psychedelic Dreams partner Billy the Alien, raising questions about tension inside the team.
• Gianni’s championship opportunity: Gianni and Gorgeous Gregory will challenge The Troublemakers for the NWA JCP Tag Team Championship at Prospect Pro Wrestling.
• Gianni’s live promo: The Italian Strongman immediately delivers a message promising that the NWA championship will not remain on Glenn Spectre’s shoulder.
• Wrestling EFFY at 880 Wrestling: Gianni explains how the crowd quickly sided with EFFY, forcing him to adjust and embrace being the heel during the match.
• Breaking into new wrestling promotions: Gianni recommends traveling, introducing yourself, helping with setup and stepping outside your normal comfort zone.
• Locker-room reputation: Being positive, safe and helpful can be as important as social-media numbers when promoters decide whom they want to book again.
• Avoiding unhealthy environments: Gianni explains that a negative locker room—or a place where he does not feel safe in the ring—is unlikely to receive a return visit.
• Spider-Man spoiler discussion: The crew praises the film’s grounded version of Peter Parker, swinging sequences, action choreography and emotional tone.
• Jean Grey and the mutants: The movie’s mutant storyline leads to discussion of Jean Grey, Phoenix references, inhibitor technology and the future of the MCU’s X-Men.
• Punisher’s role: The panel examines Punisher’s hospital scenes, his public identity and how he fits into a world where Spider-Man has regained public support.
• Ned and Peter’s handshake: The hosts debate whether Ned consciously remembers Peter or simply feels a lingering connection that he cannot explain.
• Miles Morales and the multiverse: Potential clues are connected to Beyond the Spider-Verse, Doomsday, Secret Wars and the possibility of Miles eventually entering live action.
• Marvel physical media: Mad Mike displays elaborate Marvel and Harry Potter box sets, prompting nostalgia for collector editions filled with props, files and hidden compartments.
• Additional movie discussion: The crew briefly reviews Backrooms, Obsession, Eternals, New Mutants, the Fox X-Men films and the Spider-Man video games.
• Beastman goes viral again: Video from Tacos and Tequila shows Beastman and Sam Adonis helping break up a real fight, inspiring the suggestion that venues should hire Beastman as security.

Sorg:
Never start a fight when Beastman is nearby. After watching the viral festival video, Sorg’s larger conclusion is that Beastman may be the most effective security option available.

Gianni Michael Emricko:
Gianni learns the full details of his changed Prospect Pro Wrestling match during the episode. He and Gorgeous Gregory are receiving an NWA JCP Tag Team Championship opportunity, and Gianni confidently predicts that Glenn Spectre will not leave with his championship.

Mad Mike:
From Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Mike learns that it is okay to be sad. From wrestling, he learns that WWE appears confused about Joe Hendry. He argues that Hendry’s entire presentation is built around “say his name and he appears,” yet WWE repeatedly brings him out without anyone saying his name, cuts away from his entrance and presents his musical segments more like Elias. Mike believes this removes the elements audiences are already excited to see.

Rizz:
Rizz does not give a separate standalone lesson in the closing segment, but contributes to the discussion about WWE failing to preserve the established logic and audience appeal of Joe Hendry’s character.

Duke Davis and Ganon Jones, Jr. - The Mane Event, make their return to the show this week, and they brought their friend Litty! We're talking this week in professional wrestling, including:

• There are some things that happened on RAW - including the appearance of Friends of the Show Mambo Italiano and PB Smooth!
• Katie found a new friend! Thanks to The Mane Event for bringing Litty with them. <3
• Apparently Dean Ambrose has a blanket fort?
• So, WWE acknowledged the Dean Ambrose contract status. Are we being worked?
• Ronda Rousey has some new merch.
• Duke Davis is calling out to the fans to let him know which Ronda Rousey shirt he should get for working out in the gym.
• There was a ton of wrestling in the Pittsburgh area - including WrestleRex featuring The Mane Event - and also Pentagon Jr., Rey Fenix, Sam Adonis, and more!
• NXT was in town last Friday. Matt and Rizz (among others) were present. Matt is sharing some thoughts.
• Sorg made a cameo on the Impact Wrestling live stream on Twitch thanks to Sami Callihan.
• The Mane Event is letting us know how they hooked up with Litty.
• We're getting ready for MayhemMania! What chaos will everyone create?
• What did we learn from wrestling this week?

Follow our stable on Twitter: Duke Davis (@ihatedukedavis) and Ganon Jones, Jr. (@GanonJonesJr) - the tag team of The Mane Event (@ItsTheManeEvent), Matt (@MainstreamMat), Sorg (@Sorgatron), Mad Mike (@MadMike4883) and a cast of Mayhem Mania participants!

• We're back after our holiday break - and we're officially a year older as we celebrate our birthday with Sorg and the crew.
• We are enjoying Mad Mike's Becky Lynch shirt for the show tonight.
• Mayhem Mania is coming up - and the playing field just changed. Things could get REALLY interesting this year.
• Sorg is sporting his sweet Shawn Phoenix shirt for the show tonight!
• There was a formal protest of sports entertainment that happened this evening.
• Live production is tough - Sorg is speaking in his professional experience, of course.
• It was great to see Friend-of-the-Show Britt Baker on the All Elite announcement.
• Chris Jericho was the big reveal of the All Elite announcement.
• We're speculating on who else we may see pop up in All Elite given the talent that appeared at the conference and some of the relationships we're aware of.
• Mainstream Matt made it in time for some birthday cake!
• Mainstream Matt totally rolled in with his Sam Adonis shirt. Best. Birthday. Party. Ever.
• Who else watched Wrestle Kingdom 13? We're sharing some of our thoughts.
• John Cena is slowly turning into John Laurinaitis.
• Mainstream Matt is crushing dreams.
• The biggest thing from Wrestle Kingdom 13? Okada's short shorts.
• Ibushi and Ospreay are magic.
• There are a ton of exclusive contracts in various companies - how will that affect some of the former talent team-ups we've seen?
• This week's Big Question: Part 1: Who was your favorite wrestler when you were 14? Part 2: Make a match you’d want to see with your 14-year-old wrestler and someone from today’s roster.
• We're headed back in time to 2006 - remembering what wrestling was like when the Mayhem Show was born.
• Mad Mike unearthed a fan mail from Juggalo Jamie - just for our birthday celebration.
• This is the part of the show where Sorg gets weepy and retrospective about all that he's seen as a result of the podcast.
• Mayhem Mania is coming. Mainstream Matt is sharing some breaking news about how this year is changing.

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

• Toddy has gifts in Thrifty Fashion with masks and the classic WWF VCR game!
• We reintegrate Larry into pro wrestling after a several month hiatus with 2 Truths and a Lie!
• We look at the first announcements for WWE Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia
• This week’s Big Question: Where do want to see the next giant international WWE show?
• We talk about the Lucha Fiesta Pittsburgh show from right across the street from the studio!  Look for it on Fite.tv soon!
• What did YOU learn from wrestling this week?

Follow our stable on Twitter: Toddy Tondera (@ThriftyPodcast), Larry (@MutilatorLarry), Mad Mike (@MadMike4883), and Sorg (@Sorgatron).