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.

The crew breaks down AEW Redemption, Kenny Omega and Kevin Knight, Will Ospreay and the Death Riders, Kyle Fletcher vs. Bandido, Maya World, Tommaso Ciampa and the continuing evolution of Ring of Honor.

Then it’s on to SummerSlam, including the two-night lineup, Punk and Cody, Roman and Seth, Penta vs. Chad Gable, the women’s ladder match and one extremely strange Joe Hendry/Danhausen segment.

Plus: WWE Radio and SiriusXM, changing wrestling streaming options, Rebel’s ALS benefit efforts, T-Pop’s complete AAA update, Dominik Mysterio joining forces with Omos, Penta’s AAA return, Sorgstock announcements, Pittsburgh indie wrestling and our weekly What We Learned!

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Pro wrestler Mikey Montgomery joins us to talk about training at AIW, Josh Prohibition and Dominic Garini. Getting paid by a christian pro wrestling group.

How are we feeling about CM Punk's return to WWE, including his interactions with other wrestlers like Seth Rollins and Shawn Michaels, plans for his first match back, and how he may be utilized going forward.

We explain to Mikey the "Iron Survivor Challenge" match concept in WWE NXT, including how it works with timed entrances, a penalty box, and scoring based on pinfalls/submissions.

AEW's ongoing tournament and issues some have with the format, brackets, and lack of big name stars participating. Predictions were made about the finals between Swerve Strickland and Eddie Kingston.

Reflections on various WWE WrestleManias from the past, including matches featuring The Undertaker, Edge, Shawn Michaels and more.

Mikey Montgomery shows us "Australian Backyard Wrestling" videos on YouTube.

We talk about the 2PW Wreck the Halls charity benefit wrestling show for a child with leukemia, including The Gambinos going into the crowd to collect donations. Over $1400 was raised. and the "Pasta Death Match e" involving flaming pasta .

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We talk about the NXT Exchange Program as Baron Corbin, Dana Brooke, Mustafa Ali and Seth Rollins all make stops
We look at some of the AEW Collision announcements. But who’s not sold on Bullet Club Gold and CM Punk in the same ring?
Emily DelVecchio talks with us about her transition from videographer to manager for the Gambino Brothers at RWA
What’s going on with Impact Wrestling these days?
Lady Frost is doing WHAT in Hawaii?

What did we learn from wrestling this week?
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NXT pops with NXT Battleground, Bron Breaker, WWE main roster cross overs, and local favorite Thea Hail getting the NXT Women’s Championship shot!

Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens vs Gunther and more bring the heat on WWE Raw

The Bloodline is still top TV

AEW Fight Forever is going to be CRAZY and we’re here for it. But will we get AEW “Crush Hour” included?

AEW Rampage Championship Friday Hot or Not?

You’re about to learn more about New Japan Pro wrestling with Forbidden Door season.

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We discuss AEW’s Pillars Match, the upcoming “Big Announcement” from Tony Kahn, the supposedly upcoming Warner Brothers Discovery TV deal. 

KC Warr joins us to talk about his first 5 months in pro wrestling, a recent injury that put him on the shelf, and the vibe at T2T Academy Pittsburgh and 880 Wrestling 

Seth Rollins in Captain America 

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• We look back at The Horrorshow Extreme Rules PPV \
• We talk about the state of indy wrestling and the inventive ways some companies are trying to still have shows.
• Big Question: What does a wrestling company have to do to get you to drop $40 on a PPV again?
• We discuss last week’s homework: The Usos vs. Bray Wyatt & Daniel Bryan – Tag Team Cage Match – WWE Raw January 13, 2014
• HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: William Regal vs Edge - January 20, 2002 Watch on WWE Network
• Support Jakob Edwinn at https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/jakobedwinn
• What did you learn from pro wrestling this week?

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The gang is joined by BDW Women's Champion, and young rookie Tatiana Rose.

• WWE is cleaning house with Luke Harper, Sin Cara, and The Ascension.
• Matt wonders about the next step for The Ascension including gluten free dangers
• We look at the Seth Rollins and AOP team up
• We talk with Tatiana Rose about her curiously obtained Black Diamond Wrestling Women's Championship
• Taipai Pasta Match Explained
• Question of the Week (1 of 3): Who can you think of who could make a WWE NXT return or debut that would NOT go over well.
• If The Mane Event made good on their WWE Performance Center try out, we're booking the Litty the Lion's future.
• What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?

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It's a full house this week as we have MTOffended (Ronnie Starks and Dan Sandwich) in studio with Sorg and Mainstream Matt, with Mad Mike on remote.  As usual, we're talking this week in wrestling, including:

• Sooo......Firefly Fun House ....We have some thoughts.
• Matt is sharing thoughts - as a parent - on Firefly Fun House.
• There were a few weddings this weekend. On the indy scene, we saw Lady Frost and Victor Benjamin married by Mick Foley. On WWE we saw a wedding and 24/7 match with Drake Maverick.
• Our guests Dan Sandwich and Ronnie Starks are talking about some of what they're doing with BDW Wrestling.
• Seth Rollins is towing the company line on Twitter, and then there's his interaction with Will Ospreay.
• Matt is giving us some NJPW updates!
• Joaquin Wilde is making his NXT debut - and we can't wait!
• What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?

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