The crew celebrates May 19, the 20th anniversary of WWE’s See No Evil, with Some Guy Named John delivering an increasingly detailed breakdown of Kane’s horror movie legacy. Rizz celebrates becoming an elected official, Mad Mike shows off wrestling collectibles, and the conversation spirals through WWE Films, NXT on YouTube, Saturday Night’s Main Event, AEW Double or Nothing, 880 Wrestling, RWA, VCW, and more.

Breakdown:
Rizz wins election day
Rizz talks about seeing his real name on the ballot.
The crew jokes about wrestling, politics, campaign speeches, and Kane also being a politician.
May 19 and WWE’s See No Evil
Some Guy Named John celebrates the 20th anniversary of See No Evil.
The crew discusses Kane as Jacob Goodnight, the film’s strange WWE marketing tie-ins, the May 19 angle, and the movie’s budget and box office.
Later, they dive into See No Evil 2, the Soska Sisters, horror movie logic, and WWE Films history.
WWE movie universe chaos
Discussion includes The Marine, Countdown, Legendary, That’s What I Am, WWE’s direct-to-video era, and the wild concept of WWE wrestlers as secret agents.
The crew jokes about turning WWE’s old novel Big Apple Takedown into a TV series.
UpUpDownDown Uno nostalgia
Mad Mike shows off a sealed UpUpDownDown Uno deck.
The group remembers Xavier Woods / Austin Creed, pandemic-era Uno content, and WWE YouTube culture.
WWE and NXT discussion
Eosky and EVIL’s wedding comes up.
The crew discusses EVIL’s NXT name change and how WWE handles renamed international stars.
Sorg shares that full NXT episodes are available through CW Sports on YouTube.
Saturday Night’s Main Event preview
The crew runs through the card, including Penta, Ethan Page, Becky Lynch, Sol Ruca, women’s tag title action, and more.
They joke about Penta being the poster boy and world champions skipping Fort Wayne, Indiana.
AEW Double or Nothing / Owen Hart Tournament
The hosts preview AEW’s tournament brackets.
They discuss Will Ospreay, Samoa Joe, Swerve Strickland, Bandido, Claudio, Brody King, Willow, Athena, Mina Shirakawa, and more.
Athena’s long championship reign is highlighted.
Some Guy Named John and Leaders By Example
John explains how Gianni Michael Emricko was “absorbed” into Leaders By Example.
He breaks down the group’s contract logic, ownership of Gianni’s music and robes, and Gianni’s suspension.
The new unpaid intern Mitch is praised as a better fit for the group.
880 Wrestling storylines
The episode previews the ongoing Leaders By Example drama at 880 Wrestling.
John discusses CPA, taxes, unsafe spaces, and why his friends do not pay taxes.
The crew plugs a big indie wrestling weekend across 880, RWA, and VCW.
RWA Regional Championship controversy
John claims that he and Clayton King are collectively the RWA Regional Champion.
He insists he did not interfere physically and says Leaders By Example are the true heroes of RWA.
Gorgeous Gregory’s upcoming title opportunity is discussed.
VCW tag title opportunity
John talks about Clayton King being robbed of the VCW Championship.
Leaders By Example now aim for the VCW Tag Team Titles against White Trash Wilderness.
Point Park wrestling chaos
John discusses invading Austin Karnes’ live podcast event at Point Park.
Casey and a mascot get involved, and John threatens to investigate future wrestling events on campus.
What We Learned
Some Guy Named John wants to have a sing-off match.
The chat learns that Mason Rook’s NXT theme is the same music Mason Ryan had in WWE ’12.
Mad Mike learned that See No Evil has a surprisingly deep production history.
The group reflects on the value of weekly independent wrestling and how 880 Wrestling continues to happen through sheer love of the game.

Liberty L also talks about her post-title run in 880 Wrestling, working with RWA and Enjoy Wrestling, betting on herself, and the rise of powerhouse women in wrestling.

They dig into the good, the weird, and the frustrating parts of WrestleMania weekend, including Danhausen’s buzzworthy appearance, the growing frustration over ESPN commercial breaks, the rising cost and complexity of keeping up with WWE across multiple platforms, and whether the WrestleMania experience feels less fan-friendly than it did five or ten years ago.

George also shares firsthand stories from the indie side of WrestleMania week, including bizarre gimmick matches, Sandman’s chaotic final match appearance, touring with JCW, and the kind of surreal moments that only happen during Mania weekend. The crew also talks about intrusive fan behavior around wrestlers in public, why boundaries matter more than ever, and what this all says about modern wrestling fandom.

Plus, the gang closes out with a memorable What We Learned segment touching on Vegas, Roman Reigns, Corey Graves, and more wrestling absurdity.

The crew also talks WrestleMania build, WWE’s ESPN strategy, Trick Williams’ momentum, the surprising appeal of Oba Femi vs. Brock, and why AAA has become such a fun watch lately. Along the way, there is classic Mayhem energy: jokes about episode 1000, Roman numeral math, Department of Jocks hazing, commentary on branding the new live events, and plenty of appreciation for everyone who helped turn the April Fools concept into a real wrestling show.  

This week, Sorg and Mad Mike are joined by The Unwilting Tatiana and Shotgun Adams to preview the upcoming Wrestling Mayhem Show Presents April Fools event. If you were expecting a calm, straightforward card rundown, you may be in the wrong place. This episode is full Mayhem energy in the best way possible.

Tatiana talks about stepping back into the Top Rope Tabletop Match Part 2, reflecting on the first match where, as she puts it, “everybody died,” and teasing a new strategy for the D&D-inspired madness. There’s a lot of talk about spells, chaos, and the challenge of facing people you actually like once wrestling gets involved. Meanwhile, Shotgun Adams brings a completely different kind of energy as he prepares to face MV Young in a match built around one of Pittsburgh’s most sacred and ridiculous traditions: the parking chair. Or, depending on who you ask, a totally fake concept that should not exist.

Beyond the April Fools card, the conversation branches into WWE and wrestling culture more broadly. Mad Mike shares his experience attending Monday Night Raw at Madison Square Garden, including the huge atmosphere, Stephanie McMahon’s appearance, and a crowd reaction for Oba Femi that felt impossible to ignore. The crew also gets into a lively debate about celebrity involvement in wrestling, whether WWE is leaning too hard into streamers and crossover stars, and what that means compared to promotions where the in-ring product stays front and center.

There’s also plenty of wrestling lifestyle talk along the way. Mike reviews the Squared Circle Cafe in New York City, the panel swaps karaoke stories, and everyone reflects on the changing shape of WrestleMania week and indie wrestling’s place around it. Like the best Mayhem Show episodes, it’s part analysis, part comedy, part event hype, and completely driven by a shared love of wrestling in all its forms.

If this episode proves anything, it’s that April Fools is not just another wrestling card. It’s a show built around the particular sense of humor, creativity, and controlled nonsense that the Wrestling Mayhem Show has always embraced. And if this is the energy heading into 1000, the milestone episode is going to hit even harder.

First, the crew breaks down the weekend’s big talking points coming out of Elimination Chamber, including match reactions, what’s clicking (and what isn’t) on the road to WrestleMania, and how quickly the conversation shifts when a certain very-evil, very-nice wildcard shows up. Danhausen’s debut sparks debate about crowd reactions vs. internet reactions, plus what WWE can do with him now that he’s officially in the mix. 

From there, the show bounces through the wider wrestling world: AEW chatter (including the crew’s love of social-media moments and crowd chants), AAA’s Rey de Reyes sword lore, and plenty of classic Mayhem tangents—including the important hard-hitting question of the week: what is the most hardcore ice cream? 

Then Referee George Ross takes us inside his recent weekends in the trenches, including a deep dive into the world of CZW—from the 27th anniversary weekend and ultraviolence chaos, to why the company’s venue/schedule momentum feels genuinely exciting again (including the brewery “black light” shows). 

The episode closes with a full “What We Learned” round—covering Danhausen-related life lessons, why you shouldn’t judge a two-minute moment before the follow-up, and Sorg’s backstage notes from New Japan Pro Wrestling work (yes, including the “New Japan is a slumber party” theory). 

In Team Warr: Allison & KC Warr, celebrating nine years (and their first-date-iversary is today) and proudly proving that yes, Tinder can work.

In Team Bearcat: Karielle & Keith Haught, together for over a decade, married for two years, and bonded through pro wrestling (and a first date at Steak ’n Shake).

The rules are simple: answer in secret, guess your partner’s answer, and try not to start a “hard conversation” on the drive home. The questions? Wrestling-coded, slightly unhinged, and frequently… whoopee-adjacent.

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