Wrestling Mayhem Show

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

June 10th, 2026  |  1 hr 17 mins

chris lerusso, i want a new hip, independent wrestling, indie wrestling, jack pollock, mad mike, 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.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 1006: WWE is The Vision Impaired

June 2nd, 2026  |  57 mins 37 secs

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Sorg is on the road in Ann Arbor, Michigan, but the Mayhem continues with Rizz and Mad Mike! This week, the crew breaks down AAA’s incredible Mask vs. Mask match, Chad Gable’s rise through the El Grande Americano story, WWE’s international shows, Clash in Italy, AEW Double or Nothing, Lucha Underground’s return, and whether wrestling is feeling fresh or creatively stagnant.

Celebrating May 19 with Some Guy Named John | Wrestling Mayhem Show 1005

May 20th, 2026  |  1 hr 40 mins

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Sorg, Rizz, and Mad Mike welcome pro wrestler Some Guy Named John to the studio for Wrestling Mayhem Show 1005! This episode celebrates May 19 wrestling lore, the 20th anniversary of WWE’s See No Evil, the chaos of WWE Films, AEW Double or Nothing, Saturday Night’s Main Event, and the latest madness from 880 Wrestling, RWA, and VCW.

Some Guy Named John breaks down the ongoing rise of Leaders By Example, including Gianni Michael Emricko’s forced membership, Clayton King’s championship controversy, unpaid intern Mitch, and a packed indie wrestling weekend. Plus: Rizz gives a victory speech, Mad Mike shows off wrestling collectibles, and the crew imagines the future of wrestling movie absurdity.

Big beefy Women Slapping Lady Meat with Liberty L | Wrestling Mayhem Show 1003

May 6th, 2026  |  1 hr 56 mins

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Pro wrestler Liberty L joins Sorg, Rizz, and Mad Mike for Wrestling Mayhem Show 1003! The crew breaks down WWE/TKO roster cuts, The New Day’s reported departure, Xavier Woods’ future beyond WWE, WWE Backlash, Danhausen’s mystery partner, and the new American Gladiators.

The WrestleMania Week with Referee George Ross | Wrestling Mayhem Show 1001

April 22nd, 2026  |  1 hr 12 mins

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Sorg is joined by Intern Tony and special guest Referee George Ross, fresh off WrestleMania week in Las Vegas. They break down WrestleMania’s biggest moments, the frustrations with ads and streaming access, George’s wild stories from the indie side of Mania week, and what modern wrestling fandom looks like in and out of the ring. It’s a fun, exhausted, post-Mania hangout full of chaos, commentary, and wrestling perspective.

WrestleMania Strategy, ESPN & Fan Reactions | Wrestling Mayhem Show 1000

April 15th, 2026  |  2 hrs 10 mins

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Episode 1000 of the Wrestling Mayhem Show is a celebration, a checkpoint, and a deep dive into one of the wildest projects the crew has taken on yet: Wrestling Mayhem Show Presents April Fools. Sorg is joined by Rizz, Dave Podnar, and Mad Mike as they look back at the live event, break down what worked, what surprised them, and why the show’s weird ideas landed better than expected. Dave Podnar gives a full outsider review of the event after watching it back twice, offering notes on everything from the pre-show presentation to the chaos of the Freaky Friday match, Martian Mayhem, Bakery Boys vs. The Production, and the overall flow of the card.  

April Fools Eve | Wrestling Mayhem Show 999

April 1st, 2026  |  1 hr 54 mins

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Sorg and Mad Mike are joined by The Unwilting Tatiana and Shotgun Adams to preview the upcoming Wrestling Mayhem Show Presents April Fools event. They talk about Tatiana’s return to the Top Rope Tabletop Match, Shotgun’s battle over Pittsburgh parking chair culture, Mad Mike’s trip to Raw at Madison Square Garden, celebrity involvement in WWE, indie wrestling during WrestleMania week, and more. It’s a wild mix of event hype, wrestling analysis, and the exact kind of chaos you’d expect before an April Fools wrestling show.

Wrestling Mayhem Show 997

March 18th, 2026  |  1 hr 38 mins

880 wrestling, aaa, aew, aew revolution, brock lesnar, cm punk, cody rhodes, danhausen, dominik mysterio, el grande americano, ftr, indie wrestling, mad mike, mayhem mania, oba femi, omos, pit fight, pittsburgh wrestling, pro wrestling podcast, randy orton, rey de reyes, roman reigns, ronda rousey, rwa, sorg, trueprinceofpro, vikingo, wms 997, wrestling mayhem show, wrestling podcast, wwe, young bucks

Sorg returns alongside Mad Mike and guest co-host TruePrinceofPro to talk Danhausen thriving in WWE, Roman Reigns and CM Punk’s latest verbal shots, AAA Rey de Reyes, AEW Revolution fallout, and a full slate of indie wrestling updates. Plus: Mayhem Mania madness, local event announcements, and another unforgettable “What We Learned” segment.

Danhausen, Deathmatches & Hardcore Ice Cream w/ Referee George Ross | Wrestling Mayhem Show 995

March 4th, 2026  |  1 hr 53 mins

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Sorg, Rizz, and Mad Mike are joined by Referee George Ross to break down Elimination Chamber fallout, Danhausen debut reactions, AEW chatter, AAA’s Rey de Reyes sword tradition, and plenty of classic Mayhem detours. George also recaps his recent CZW 27th Anniversary weekend and what’s ahead on his schedule, before the crew closes with a full “What We Learned” segment featuring Danhausen lessons and Sorg’s backstage notes from New Japan Pro Wrestling.

MayhemWed Game: Team Warr vs Team Bearcat |Wrestling Mayhem Show 992

February 11th, 2026  |  1 hr 44 mins

allison warr, bearcat, goat debate, hard cam, indie wrestling, karielle, kc warr, keith haught, mad mike, mayhem mania, mayhemwed game, newlywed game, pittsburgh wrestling, pro wrestling podcast, sangawa project, sorg, team warr, wms 992, wrestling comedy, wrestling couples, wrestling fandom, wrestling finishers, wrestling promos, wrestling trivia

Sorg is joined by Mad Mike for the MayhemWed Game as Team Warr (Allison & KC Warr) battles Team Bearcat (Karielle & Keith Haught) in a wrestling-themed Newlywed Game. We cover GOATs, go-away heat, wrestling “whoopee” logic, entrance themes, finishers, and a sudden-death tie-breaker—then close with a “What We Learned” segment touching Bad Bunny dream matches, hard-cam lessons, and Sangawa Project crossover reflections