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Juan Cena to Triple A?
Probably not — but the conversation says a lot about how fans react to farewell moments.
We talk contracts, jokes, R-Truth logic, and why Cena didn’t need to “sell” anything.
🎧 Full episode:
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Probably not — but the conversation says a lot about how fans react to farewell moments.
We talk contracts, jokes, R-Truth logic, and why Cena didn’t need to “sell” anything.
🎧 Full episode:
www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/wrestling-ma...
December 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Juan Cena to Triple A?
Probably not — but the conversation says a lot about how fans react to farewell moments.
We talk contracts, jokes, R-Truth logic, and why Cena didn’t need to “sell” anything.
🎧 Full episode:
www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/wrestling-ma...
Probably not — but the conversation says a lot about how fans react to farewell moments.
We talk contracts, jokes, R-Truth logic, and why Cena didn’t need to “sell” anything.
🎧 Full episode:
www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/wrestling-ma...
Gunther isn’t being framed as “the guy who beats legends.”
He’s being framed as the guy who ends them.
We talk crowd reactions, AEW chants, and why this feels like a deliberate shift in WWE storytelling.
🎧 Full episode:
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He’s being framed as the guy who ends them.
We talk crowd reactions, AEW chants, and why this feels like a deliberate shift in WWE storytelling.
🎧 Full episode:
www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/wrestling-ma...
December 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Gunther isn’t being framed as “the guy who beats legends.”
He’s being framed as the guy who ends them.
We talk crowd reactions, AEW chants, and why this feels like a deliberate shift in WWE storytelling.
🎧 Full episode:
www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/wrestling-ma...
He’s being framed as the guy who ends them.
We talk crowd reactions, AEW chants, and why this feels like a deliberate shift in WWE storytelling.
🎧 Full episode:
www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/wrestling-ma...
The year-end Wrestling Mayhem Show is here.
We wrap up the year and unpack John Cena’s farewell — what it meant, what it changed, and what comes next.
🎙️ Full episode:
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We wrap up the year and unpack John Cena’s farewell — what it meant, what it changed, and what comes next.
🎙️ Full episode:
www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/wrestling-ma...
December 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The year-end Wrestling Mayhem Show is here.
We wrap up the year and unpack John Cena’s farewell — what it meant, what it changed, and what comes next.
🎙️ Full episode:
www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/wrestling-ma...
We wrap up the year and unpack John Cena’s farewell — what it meant, what it changed, and what comes next.
🎙️ Full episode:
www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/wrestling-ma...
We wrap up the year on Wrestling Mayhem Show 987 — reflecting on John Cena’s farewell, the year in wrestling, and why this medium still hits so hard.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM
We wrap up the year on Wrestling Mayhem Show 987 — reflecting on John Cena’s farewell, the year in wrestling, and why this medium still hits so hard.
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Swerve vs Hangman is proof that wrestling stories work best when they follow character logic.
No missed beats.
No shortcuts.
Just timelines that make sense.
🎧 Full episode:
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No missed beats.
No shortcuts.
Just timelines that make sense.
🎧 Full episode:
www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/wrestling-ma...
December 18, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Swerve vs Hangman is proof that wrestling stories work best when they follow character logic.
No missed beats.
No shortcuts.
Just timelines that make sense.
🎧 Full episode:
www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/wrestling-ma...
No missed beats.
No shortcuts.
Just timelines that make sense.
🎧 Full episode:
www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/wrestling-ma...
That John Cena moment with the kid from Brussels wasn’t a turn — it was a reminder of who Cena is.
Sometimes you need the real ones to remind you who you are.
That’s Cena to the core.
🎧 Full episode:
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Sometimes you need the real ones to remind you who you are.
That’s Cena to the core.
🎧 Full episode:
www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/wrestling-ma...
December 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
That John Cena moment with the kid from Brussels wasn’t a turn — it was a reminder of who Cena is.
Sometimes you need the real ones to remind you who you are.
That’s Cena to the core.
🎧 Full episode:
www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/wrestling-ma...
Sometimes you need the real ones to remind you who you are.
That’s Cena to the core.
🎧 Full episode:
www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/wrestling-ma...
A big takeaway from NWA Exodus Pro:
They’re outgrowing their venue.
Low ceilings, white walls, limited space — it all restricts lighting and presentation. With just a slightly bigger room, the show could look dramatically better.
Venues don’t just host wrestling.
They shape it.
They’re outgrowing their venue.
Low ceilings, white walls, limited space — it all restricts lighting and presentation. With just a slightly bigger room, the show could look dramatically better.
Venues don’t just host wrestling.
They shape it.
December 16, 2025 at 5:21 PM
A big takeaway from NWA Exodus Pro:
They’re outgrowing their venue.
Low ceilings, white walls, limited space — it all restricts lighting and presentation. With just a slightly bigger room, the show could look dramatically better.
Venues don’t just host wrestling.
They shape it.
They’re outgrowing their venue.
Low ceilings, white walls, limited space — it all restricts lighting and presentation. With just a slightly bigger room, the show could look dramatically better.
Venues don’t just host wrestling.
They shape it.
One of our biggest takeaways from NWA Exodus Pro:
Everything on the show had a purpose.
Promos mattered.
Comedy mattered.
The whole night felt intentional.
It was clearly an EC3-style creative vision — and EC3 didn’t even appear on the show. That kind of confidence is impressive.
Everything on the show had a purpose.
Promos mattered.
Comedy mattered.
The whole night felt intentional.
It was clearly an EC3-style creative vision — and EC3 didn’t even appear on the show. That kind of confidence is impressive.
December 16, 2025 at 5:18 PM
One of our biggest takeaways from NWA Exodus Pro:
Everything on the show had a purpose.
Promos mattered.
Comedy mattered.
The whole night felt intentional.
It was clearly an EC3-style creative vision — and EC3 didn’t even appear on the show. That kind of confidence is impressive.
Everything on the show had a purpose.
Promos mattered.
Comedy mattered.
The whole night felt intentional.
It was clearly an EC3-style creative vision — and EC3 didn’t even appear on the show. That kind of confidence is impressive.
One of our biggest takeaways from NWA Exodus Pro:
Everything on the show had a purpose.
Promos mattered.
Comedy mattered.
The whole night felt intentional.
It was clearly an EC3-style creative vision — and EC3 didn’t even appear on the show. That kind of confidence is impressive.
Everything on the show had a purpose.
Promos mattered.
Comedy mattered.
The whole night felt intentional.
It was clearly an EC3-style creative vision — and EC3 didn’t even appear on the show. That kind of confidence is impressive.
December 16, 2025 at 5:18 PM
One of our biggest takeaways from NWA Exodus Pro:
Everything on the show had a purpose.
Promos mattered.
Comedy mattered.
The whole night felt intentional.
It was clearly an EC3-style creative vision — and EC3 didn’t even appear on the show. That kind of confidence is impressive.
Everything on the show had a purpose.
Promos mattered.
Comedy mattered.
The whole night felt intentional.
It was clearly an EC3-style creative vision — and EC3 didn’t even appear on the show. That kind of confidence is impressive.
This clip answers an important question:
What happens if you play WWE Originals on a bar jukebox?
Apparently:
• Limp Bizkit discourse
• Spoken-word wrestling tracks
• Kurt Angle’s “singing”
• Chat room chaos
• Claudio Castagnoli casually being CMLL Champion
We love this show.
What happens if you play WWE Originals on a bar jukebox?
Apparently:
• Limp Bizkit discourse
• Spoken-word wrestling tracks
• Kurt Angle’s “singing”
• Chat room chaos
• Claudio Castagnoli casually being CMLL Champion
We love this show.
December 16, 2025 at 5:16 PM
This clip answers an important question:
What happens if you play WWE Originals on a bar jukebox?
Apparently:
• Limp Bizkit discourse
• Spoken-word wrestling tracks
• Kurt Angle’s “singing”
• Chat room chaos
• Claudio Castagnoli casually being CMLL Champion
We love this show.
What happens if you play WWE Originals on a bar jukebox?
Apparently:
• Limp Bizkit discourse
• Spoken-word wrestling tracks
• Kurt Angle’s “singing”
• Chat room chaos
• Claudio Castagnoli casually being CMLL Champion
We love this show.
Behind the scenes of wrestling production is something else.
Intern Mac interviews Intern Tony about working NWA Exodus Pro — from chaotic setup, to everyone suddenly appearing, to sitting in a production meeting led by Beastman and thinking:
“I do NOT belong here.” 😅
Intern Mac interviews Intern Tony about working NWA Exodus Pro — from chaotic setup, to everyone suddenly appearing, to sitting in a production meeting led by Beastman and thinking:
“I do NOT belong here.” 😅
December 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Behind the scenes of wrestling production is something else.
Intern Mac interviews Intern Tony about working NWA Exodus Pro — from chaotic setup, to everyone suddenly appearing, to sitting in a production meeting led by Beastman and thinking:
“I do NOT belong here.” 😅
Intern Mac interviews Intern Tony about working NWA Exodus Pro — from chaotic setup, to everyone suddenly appearing, to sitting in a production meeting led by Beastman and thinking:
“I do NOT belong here.” 😅
This clip is pure indie wrestling joy. 🍕
We’re breaking down favorite matches, and Brandon Barretta’s Strictly Business Business Plan keeps coming up.
• Whiteboard roadmap to the top
• Waist-lock takedowns trigger new entrants
• Chaos builds by design
• Barretta controls the entire match
We’re breaking down favorite matches, and Brandon Barretta’s Strictly Business Business Plan keeps coming up.
• Whiteboard roadmap to the top
• Waist-lock takedowns trigger new entrants
• Chaos builds by design
• Barretta controls the entire match
December 15, 2025 at 6:34 PM
This clip is pure indie wrestling joy. 🍕
We’re breaking down favorite matches, and Brandon Barretta’s Strictly Business Business Plan keeps coming up.
• Whiteboard roadmap to the top
• Waist-lock takedowns trigger new entrants
• Chaos builds by design
• Barretta controls the entire match
We’re breaking down favorite matches, and Brandon Barretta’s Strictly Business Business Plan keeps coming up.
• Whiteboard roadmap to the top
• Waist-lock takedowns trigger new entrants
• Chaos builds by design
• Barretta controls the entire match
This indie wrestling rule set is unhinged — and somehow brilliant.
Brandon Barretta’s Strictly Business Business Plan:
• Waist-lock takedown = new wrestler
• Turns into chaos
• Only Barretta can win or lose
• He predicts every dumb indie spot before it happens… and they all happen 😂
Brandon Barretta’s Strictly Business Business Plan:
• Waist-lock takedown = new wrestler
• Turns into chaos
• Only Barretta can win or lose
• He predicts every dumb indie spot before it happens… and they all happen 😂
December 15, 2025 at 6:32 PM
This indie wrestling rule set is unhinged — and somehow brilliant.
Brandon Barretta’s Strictly Business Business Plan:
• Waist-lock takedown = new wrestler
• Turns into chaos
• Only Barretta can win or lose
• He predicts every dumb indie spot before it happens… and they all happen 😂
Brandon Barretta’s Strictly Business Business Plan:
• Waist-lock takedown = new wrestler
• Turns into chaos
• Only Barretta can win or lose
• He predicts every dumb indie spot before it happens… and they all happen 😂
John Cena’s final WWE run is emotional, complicated, and hitting fans hard.
Sorg, Rizz & Mad Mike break it all down on Wrestling Mayhem Show 986.
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@sorgatron.com @rizzplaysgames.bsky.social @madmike4883.bsky.social
Sorg, Rizz & Mad Mike break it all down on Wrestling Mayhem Show 986.
🎧 www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/wrestling-ma...
@sorgatron.com @rizzplaysgames.bsky.social @madmike4883.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 6:31 PM
John Cena’s final WWE run is emotional, complicated, and hitting fans hard.
Sorg, Rizz & Mad Mike break it all down on Wrestling Mayhem Show 986.
🎧 www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/wrestling-ma...
@sorgatron.com @rizzplaysgames.bsky.social @madmike4883.bsky.social
Sorg, Rizz & Mad Mike break it all down on Wrestling Mayhem Show 986.
🎧 www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/wrestling-ma...
@sorgatron.com @rizzplaysgames.bsky.social @madmike4883.bsky.social
Ricochet defending the AEW National Championship already feels different.
It’s the first defense.
It’s happening on ROH.
And all signs point to this title eventually traveling outside AEW — maybe NJPW, maybe CMLL.
It’s the first defense.
It’s happening on ROH.
And all signs point to this title eventually traveling outside AEW — maybe NJPW, maybe CMLL.
December 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Ricochet defending the AEW National Championship already feels different.
It’s the first defense.
It’s happening on ROH.
And all signs point to this title eventually traveling outside AEW — maybe NJPW, maybe CMLL.
It’s the first defense.
It’s happening on ROH.
And all signs point to this title eventually traveling outside AEW — maybe NJPW, maybe CMLL.
Iron Survivor is booked perfectly for NXT — fun, chaotic, and completely unpredictable.
Everyone feels like they could win, which is why it works. Move it to the main roster too fast, and that magic probably disappears.
Everyone feels like they could win, which is why it works. Move it to the main roster too fast, and that magic probably disappears.
December 14, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Iron Survivor is booked perfectly for NXT — fun, chaotic, and completely unpredictable.
Everyone feels like they could win, which is why it works. Move it to the main roster too fast, and that magic probably disappears.
Everyone feels like they could win, which is why it works. Move it to the main roster too fast, and that magic probably disappears.
Cena vs Gunther feels like a massive farewell match — especially with a stacked card around it and NXT crossing over.
But once we dug into it, the big question became:
Is this the best use of Cena’s final run… or another example of a send-off that feels rushed and poorly planned?
But once we dug into it, the big question became:
Is this the best use of Cena’s final run… or another example of a send-off that feels rushed and poorly planned?
December 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Cena vs Gunther feels like a massive farewell match — especially with a stacked card around it and NXT crossing over.
But once we dug into it, the big question became:
Is this the best use of Cena’s final run… or another example of a send-off that feels rushed and poorly planned?
But once we dug into it, the big question became:
Is this the best use of Cena’s final run… or another example of a send-off that feels rushed and poorly planned?
John Cena’s farewell isn’t about regret — it’s about being centered.
From his recent interview, it’s clear he’s not stuck on “what could’ve been.”
He’s focused, at peace, and moving forward — and that mindset might be his greatest legacy.
From his recent interview, it’s clear he’s not stuck on “what could’ve been.”
He’s focused, at peace, and moving forward — and that mindset might be his greatest legacy.
December 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
John Cena’s farewell isn’t about regret — it’s about being centered.
From his recent interview, it’s clear he’s not stuck on “what could’ve been.”
He’s focused, at peace, and moving forward — and that mindset might be his greatest legacy.
From his recent interview, it’s clear he’s not stuck on “what could’ve been.”
He’s focused, at peace, and moving forward — and that mindset might be his greatest legacy.
Wrestling absolutely dominated our week (hi, John Cena)… but the real revelation?
The new 880 Wrestling venue is fantastic.
More space.
Plenty of parking.
No crowd bottlenecks.
A projector wrestlers should stop bumping into.
And Slimeballs still sliding like it’s his job. 😂
The new 880 Wrestling venue is fantastic.
More space.
Plenty of parking.
No crowd bottlenecks.
A projector wrestlers should stop bumping into.
And Slimeballs still sliding like it’s his job. 😂
December 13, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Wrestling absolutely dominated our week (hi, John Cena)… but the real revelation?
The new 880 Wrestling venue is fantastic.
More space.
Plenty of parking.
No crowd bottlenecks.
A projector wrestlers should stop bumping into.
And Slimeballs still sliding like it’s his job. 😂
The new 880 Wrestling venue is fantastic.
More space.
Plenty of parking.
No crowd bottlenecks.
A projector wrestlers should stop bumping into.
And Slimeballs still sliding like it’s his job. 😂
“What did we learn this week?”
That Kendal Gray is absurdly good.
Iron Survivor winner.
EVOLVE Champion.
Instantly stands out in NXT.
The Kurt Angle comparisons don’t feel crazy once you actually see her work — and the fact she’s already headed toward a title match tells you everything.
That Kendal Gray is absurdly good.
Iron Survivor winner.
EVOLVE Champion.
Instantly stands out in NXT.
The Kurt Angle comparisons don’t feel crazy once you actually see her work — and the fact she’s already headed toward a title match tells you everything.
December 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
“What did we learn this week?”
That Kendal Gray is absurdly good.
Iron Survivor winner.
EVOLVE Champion.
Instantly stands out in NXT.
The Kurt Angle comparisons don’t feel crazy once you actually see her work — and the fact she’s already headed toward a title match tells you everything.
That Kendal Gray is absurdly good.
Iron Survivor winner.
EVOLVE Champion.
Instantly stands out in NXT.
The Kurt Angle comparisons don’t feel crazy once you actually see her work — and the fact she’s already headed toward a title match tells you everything.
The Miz quietly posting Cena throwbacks and counting down days might be more than nostalgia — it could be WWE’s sneakiest long-term story.
Cena says he’s opening the show.
Miz isn’t listed anywhere.
And that uncertainty is EXACTLY why this works.
Cena says he’s opening the show.
Miz isn’t listed anywhere.
And that uncertainty is EXACTLY why this works.
December 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The Miz quietly posting Cena throwbacks and counting down days might be more than nostalgia — it could be WWE’s sneakiest long-term story.
Cena says he’s opening the show.
Miz isn’t listed anywhere.
And that uncertainty is EXACTLY why this works.
Cena says he’s opening the show.
Miz isn’t listed anywhere.
And that uncertainty is EXACTLY why this works.
ROH absolutely cooked this weekend — and the highlight was
Lee Moriarty vs Nigel McGuinness in a 30-minute Iron Man match.
If you love technical, pure wrestling, this was appointment viewing.
Lee Moriarty continues to grow, add personality, and redefine the Pure Title.
Lee Moriarty vs Nigel McGuinness in a 30-minute Iron Man match.
If you love technical, pure wrestling, this was appointment viewing.
Lee Moriarty continues to grow, add personality, and redefine the Pure Title.
December 12, 2025 at 10:58 AM
ROH absolutely cooked this weekend — and the highlight was
Lee Moriarty vs Nigel McGuinness in a 30-minute Iron Man match.
If you love technical, pure wrestling, this was appointment viewing.
Lee Moriarty continues to grow, add personality, and redefine the Pure Title.
Lee Moriarty vs Nigel McGuinness in a 30-minute Iron Man match.
If you love technical, pure wrestling, this was appointment viewing.
Lee Moriarty continues to grow, add personality, and redefine the Pure Title.
You haven’t lived until you’ve seen a basketball mascot get over HUGE at an indie wrestling show. 🏀😂
At NWA Exodus’ 3rd anniversary charity event, the crowd ERUPTED when the ball came out — chanting, singing, and losing their minds. One of the best live wrestling moments ever.
At NWA Exodus’ 3rd anniversary charity event, the crowd ERUPTED when the ball came out — chanting, singing, and losing their minds. One of the best live wrestling moments ever.
December 12, 2025 at 10:53 AM
You haven’t lived until you’ve seen a basketball mascot get over HUGE at an indie wrestling show. 🏀😂
At NWA Exodus’ 3rd anniversary charity event, the crowd ERUPTED when the ball came out — chanting, singing, and losing their minds. One of the best live wrestling moments ever.
At NWA Exodus’ 3rd anniversary charity event, the crowd ERUPTED when the ball came out — chanting, singing, and losing their minds. One of the best live wrestling moments ever.
Cena’s heel turn?
Not a story. Not a plan.
Just “we need a big moment for Elimination Chamber.” 🤷♂️
And because WWE was chasing viral moments, we lost:
• Cena vs LA Knight
• Cena vs Miz
• Cena vs Carmelo Hayes
• Cena vs Roman Reigns
Not a story. Not a plan.
Just “we need a big moment for Elimination Chamber.” 🤷♂️
And because WWE was chasing viral moments, we lost:
• Cena vs LA Knight
• Cena vs Miz
• Cena vs Carmelo Hayes
• Cena vs Roman Reigns
December 12, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Cena’s heel turn?
Not a story. Not a plan.
Just “we need a big moment for Elimination Chamber.” 🤷♂️
And because WWE was chasing viral moments, we lost:
• Cena vs LA Knight
• Cena vs Miz
• Cena vs Carmelo Hayes
• Cena vs Roman Reigns
Not a story. Not a plan.
Just “we need a big moment for Elimination Chamber.” 🤷♂️
And because WWE was chasing viral moments, we lost:
• Cena vs LA Knight
• Cena vs Miz
• Cena vs Carmelo Hayes
• Cena vs Roman Reigns
John Cena’s “heel turn” wasn’t a story — it was a content strategy.
WWE needed a big Elimination Chamber moment, not real character work. 👀
And because they were chasing viral clips, we lost out on:
🔥 Cena vs LA Knight
🔥 Cena vs Miz
🔥 Cena vs Carmelo Hayes
🔥 Cena vs Roman Reigns (again)
WWE needed a big Elimination Chamber moment, not real character work. 👀
And because they were chasing viral clips, we lost out on:
🔥 Cena vs LA Knight
🔥 Cena vs Miz
🔥 Cena vs Carmelo Hayes
🔥 Cena vs Roman Reigns (again)
December 12, 2025 at 10:48 AM
John Cena’s “heel turn” wasn’t a story — it was a content strategy.
WWE needed a big Elimination Chamber moment, not real character work. 👀
And because they were chasing viral clips, we lost out on:
🔥 Cena vs LA Knight
🔥 Cena vs Miz
🔥 Cena vs Carmelo Hayes
🔥 Cena vs Roman Reigns (again)
WWE needed a big Elimination Chamber moment, not real character work. 👀
And because they were chasing viral clips, we lost out on:
🔥 Cena vs LA Knight
🔥 Cena vs Miz
🔥 Cena vs Carmelo Hayes
🔥 Cena vs Roman Reigns (again)