Fresh off AEW Grand Slam Paris, the crew reacts to Will Ospreay versus Kazuchika Okada, Darby Allin versus Kyle Fletcher, Mercedes Moné versus Queen Aminata, and the storytelling around Swerve Strickland and Hangman Page. They discuss the atmosphere of an international wrestling crowd before debating whether Clockwork Carnage's combination of timed entries, eliminations, and a final scoring period will make for great television or too much explanation.

WWE's Money in the Bank preview turns into a discussion about who the ladder matches should elevate, Tina's pick of Roxanne Perez, and whether LA Knight could leave with the World Heavyweight Championship. Possible cash-ins, the mystery surrounding the 946 faction, and future WarGames scenarios are strictly predictions and fantasy booking.

Then the PWI 500 sparks a spirited argument: did El Grande Americano deserve better? The crew considers activity requirements, wins and losses, star power, and the difference between a breakout year and a ranking formula. There is also love for Bandido, Lee Moriarty, Beastman, Facade, Pretty Boy Smooth, and Bill Collier's growing opportunities in TNA.

Independent wrestling takes center stage with Sorg's production perspective and Tina's viewing experience of DEFY Wrestling's Detroit debut. They discuss Lio Rush, Trey Miguel, Trish Adora, the Infantry and Death Riders, Bryan Keith versus Joshua Bishop, and the challenge of capturing crowd energy while following action all over a venue. Sorg also shares his personal experience attending AEW's PAC tribute in Pittsburgh, while the crew reflects on Will Ospreay's tribute and Jon Moxley's commentary.

In What We Learned, Mad Mike follows a wrestler's unforgettable Survivor moment, T-Pop discovers the Junkyard Dog Juke through Adam Copeland's Maple Leaf Pro appearance, and Tina explores Pro Wrestling EVE's veteran-led talent structure. Sorg closes with a personal reflection inspired by Moxley's message: care about your work, recognize burnout, and appreciate the people who help you keep going. Plus, lucha libre in a library inspires a very Mayhem match idea.

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WWE Worlds Collide has a card full of WWE and Triple A talent, but the crew is still trying to figure out how fans will watch it. They discuss the show’s overlap with AEW All Out, then turn to WWE’s increasingly chaotic Bloodline story. What does The 946 want, and who might switch sides? They also talk about Sami Zayn’s title pursuit, Cody Rhodes’ response to Randy Orton, and the possibilities of a Money in the Bank contract that can target any championship.

For AEW All Out, Sorg, Rizz, and Tina run through the announced matches, including Will Ospreay versus Jon Moxley, the tag team title ladder match, and several matchups they think could steal the show. Their predictions lead to a broader conversation about wrestlers whose styles might thrive in a different promotion.

Closer to home, the crew revisits RWA Fall Free For All and stories from VCW Where’s Zoltan?, including footage of an unexpected musical performance. In “What We Learned,” Sorg reflects on wrestling’s place in everyday culture and sends support to Gannon Jones Jr.; Rizz makes the case for watching sumo; and Tina celebrates the range of independent wrestling on the horizon. There are also BeanBoozled jelly beans. Rizz’s luck cannot last forever.

The crew starts with AEW All In at Wembley, including a live perspective from inside the stadium and a breakdown of the enormous main event between Will Ospreay and Kenny Omega. From Ospreay’s emotional entrance and callbacks to his career to the match itself and the celebration afterward, the group discusses why the victory felt like the beginning of a genuine new era for Ospreay.

There’s also plenty to unpack elsewhere on the card. Mercedes Moné and Willow Nightingale deliver another chapter in their rivalry, although the finish leaves the crew questioning exactly what happened. The surprise arrival of New Level — Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed — alongside Swerve Strickland instantly opens up a ridiculous number of possibilities for AEW’s tag team and trios scene. The conversation expands into how wrestlers can completely reinvent themselves simply by finding the right company, presentation, or creative opportunity.

Then it’s time to explain what exactly happened at Sorgstock.

The third wrestling event produced under the Wrestling Mayhem Show banner combined serious wrestling with intentionally ridiculous ideas: video-game-inspired wrestling, school supplies turned into weapons, a recorder with apparently supernatural powers over Rizz, aliens, surprise appearances, live music, live artwork, championship matches, and even an emergency Instacart run for concessions.

Sorg reflects on why Sorgstock worked: the wrestling could still be excellent while performers were given permission to experiment, have fun, and create moments that normally wouldn’t fit on a traditional wrestling card. Tina also gets to see how several of the matches she helped sponsor turned out.

The WWE conversation turns toward Sunday Night’s Main Event in Atlanta, including Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton, Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker, the women’s six-person match, Atlanta music and culture being incorporated into the event, and the discovery of some WWE merchandise that probably requires turning Safe Search off before doing additional research.

The crew also looks ahead toward WWE and Triple A’s upcoming shows in Mexico, the continuing expansion of crossover wrestling, and why a hometown crowd could make matches involving stars like Penta especially interesting.

Finally, the show gets more reflective during What We Learned, as the impending end of Enjoy Wrestling leads to a discussion about what the Pittsburgh promotion meant to wrestlers, fans, production crews, and the LGBTQ+ community. Rather than only mourning what’s ending, the conversation turns toward what might grow from the space Enjoy leaves behind.

It’s wrestling, questionable Google searches, Disney stories, Faygo, recorders, independent wrestling chaos, and a surprising amount of emotional reflection on another Wrestling Mayhem Show.

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• Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses demo disaster (and why it failed)
• Live transcription, translation & privacy risks with smart eyewear
• watchOS & iOS 17 tips: CarPlay widgets, Fitness+, Notes on Apple Watch
• Chachi’s Video Game Minute on how shows like Fallout boost game sales
• Reflex 240mm lens for mobile pros
• Intern Mac drops knowledge on Apple vs Meta AI features

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