The crew breaks down AEW Redemption, Kenny Omega and Kevin Knight, Will Ospreay and the Death Riders, Kyle Fletcher vs. Bandido, Maya World, Tommaso Ciampa and the continuing evolution of Ring of Honor.

Then it’s on to SummerSlam, including the two-night lineup, Punk and Cody, Roman and Seth, Penta vs. Chad Gable, the women’s ladder match and one extremely strange Joe Hendry/Danhausen segment.

Plus: WWE Radio and SiriusXM, changing wrestling streaming options, Rebel’s ALS benefit efforts, T-Pop’s complete AAA update, Dominik Mysterio joining forces with Omos, Penta’s AAA return, Sorgstock announcements, Pittsburgh indie wrestling and our weekly What We Learned!

Hosted by Sorg with Tina Keys and TruePrinceofPro.

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Bradley has apparently purchased the Wrestling Mayhem Show for the afternoon and transformed it into “Bradley Radio,” which means there is only one order of business: finally settling his complicated relationship with Brianna. There’s just one problem—Brianna insists she already moved on.

Brianna talks about the personal and professional changes she has experienced since the last Summit, including taking time for herself after the loss of her grandmother, losing a longtime job and navigating a difficult stretch outside of wrestling. She explains why she feels ready to get back to a more regular schedule and how music from Madison Beer inspired both a change in outlook and the angel wings that have become part of her wrestling presentation.

The conversation also gets serious as Brianna reflects on her Fight for Pride match with Nikki Winters. Long before stepping into a real wrestling ring together, the two friends were creating themselves in wrestling video games and imagining the careers they wanted. Years later, they found themselves across the ring from one another for an emotional match celebrating representation—and realizing the impact their journeys could have on people watching.

Brianna also discusses growing her career beyond her home area, working across multiple states and Canada, and the role social media has played in creating opportunities. One infamous interaction involving Bradley has now reached approximately six million views.

Then it’s time for Bradley’s Declarations. He confirms that he really does have a job, celebrates winning $105 at Beastman’s Birthday Bash, explains his problem with WWE’s Green Shirt Guy, gets deep into some wrestling grievances and finally looks back at his own participation in the Wrestling Mayhem Show’s 20th anniversary event.

That anniversary experience leads to an unexpectedly insightful discussion about performance anxiety, preparation, improvisation and why getting into a wrestling ring—even just to talk—is much harder than fans may realize.

But the biggest declaration comes last.

After years of insults, social-media fights and Brianna repeatedly attacking Bradley’s shins, real-life struggles gave the two a different perspective on one another. Bradley admits that somewhere along the way, the feud turned into an actual friendship.

Brianna agrees.

Mostly.

And after the Summit, watch Brianna Bandz and the rest of the action from MV Young’s Big Ass BBQ 5:
https://www.indywrestling.network/videos/880-wrestling-mv-young-s-big-ass-bbq-5-1

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.

Plus: “What We Learned” featuring 880 MVP Christian Robinson, wrestling Halloween cosplay, and why WWE’s extra camera angle inspired a new setup at 880.

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CM Punk is back and leaving an impression at AEW Collision. But is this real? 

We talk with Gianni Michael Enricko about training at T2T Academy Pittsburgh under MV Young, how Italian the “Italian Strongman” really is, and the upcoming David Lawless Bar Exam show at 880 Wrestling.  Watch 880 Wrestling Thursday Nights and this Friday at www.IndyWrestling.Live! 

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The Gavel - David Lawless is on the show this week to talk about a few things he's involved with that are coming up.  He is joined by Patreon supporter, Heel Bradley, who is on the show to make amends for his recent transgression at an indy show.  They are, of course, here to talk about this week in wrestling, including:

• David Lawless is talking about the importance of diversity in the wrestling ring.
• How about that reveal of The Fiend at SummerSlam? We're sharing some of our own thoughts.
• We're getting some "expert" insight on just how deadly the mandible claw can be.
• Is WWE missing some branding opportunities with superstars like Finn Balor?
• AEW has had some new announcements. Some of our crew is really excited about Orange Cassidy, but let's talk about Jake the Snake!
• Jazz is coming back to TV?!?!
• Our guest, David Lawless, is sharing some breaking news about who we can expect to see at Four Chord Music Festival- including the addition of a wrestling event!
  • Listen in for an announcement of 5 of the matches - - including a never-before-seen match-up of two of Pittsburgh's legends.


• David Lawless is getting the opportunity to work with tons of great people - including his recent encounter with Jim Sterling at RYSE Wrestling.


• Stomp Out Cancer is happening this Friday. We're taking a look at what we can expect from the card.


• This week's Big Question: What occupational character (i.e. lawyer) would you like to see - or have seen - in the ring?


• Bradley did a bad thing as a fan at a recent live event. He is here tonight to teach us how to be a good fan.


• What did YOU learn in wrestling this week?

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