Hosts Sorg and Mad Mike are joined by Eamon Paton, Merlin, Cameraman Rob, and Intern Mac for an episode packed with wrestling discussion, predictions, and reflection.

Topics include:
• John Cena’s farewell moment and presentation
• Wrestling’s changing media and streaming landscape
• Year-end predictions for the year ahead
• Behind-the-scenes stories from indy wrestling and production
• A meaningful “What We Learned” segment reflecting on growth, fandom, and wrestling community

This episode captures the chaos, camaraderie, and love of wrestling that defines the Mayhem crew—closing out the year on a high note.

Patreon in the Bank Special: The show delves into their Patreon in the Bank special segment, engaging with their audience and Patreon supporters. The segment is conducted in a light-hearted and humorous tone, with discussions on wrestling fantasies and scenarios. The hosts, alongside their guests and audience, participate in a fantasy booking game called Mayhem Mania, aiming to create an ideal WrestleMania card based on current realities and wrestler availabilities.

Mayhem Mania Segment:

The game involves adding, swapping, and modifying matches with current wrestlers, aiming for the best WrestleMania card possible.

Participants engage in creative discussions, proposing various matches and stipulations, often leading to humorous and outlandish suggestions.

The segment includes interactions with guests and audience members, making changes to the fantasy card based on a set of rules, and incorporating celebrity animals into a fictional event called the Mountain Lion Melee.

Discussion on Professional Wrestling: The episode features discussions on various professional wrestling topics, including recent WWE and AEW events. While the specific discussions were truncated, it's implied that they cover recent matches, storylines, and wrestler performances.

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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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**A special shout out to our Manager Level Patreon supporter Bradley Ruthers (@HeelBradley)

Join us LIVE at 10 PM ET (after WWE NXT) on Facebook, Youtube, and Twitch!

You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!

Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show

Mayhem Gathers! OG Host DJ Lunchbox RETURNS!

2 truths and and a lie, What We Learned this year in wrestling and PREDICTIONS for 2024 in pro wreslting!

Promotions working together more (sharing talent/resources)

Unpredictability in wrestling (injuries/illness forcing card changes)

Critique of "armchair booking" by fans

Diversity of wrestling styles appealing to different fan tastes

Optimism about younger generation and veterans guiding them

Importance of wrestling community unity

Bold predictions made for 2024 (title changes, big roster moves, dream matches)

Backstage challenges and complexities fans don't see

No consensus formula for wrestling success—still evolving

Unionization improving lives but still taboo term in wrestling

Fan engagement beyond marquee names/matches (atmosphere draws too)

Production side gaining more fan interest and awareness

Check out the Indy Wrestling US Network at www.indywrestling.network. For a short time, get a 7-day FREE trial to access a growing collection of content.

**A special shout out to our Manager Level Patreon supporter Bradley Ruthers (@HeelBradley)

Join us LIVE at 10 PM ET (after WWE NXT) on Facebook, Youtube, and Twitch!

You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment!

Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show

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