The crew celebrates May 19, the 20th anniversary of WWE’s See No Evil, with Some Guy Named John delivering an increasingly detailed breakdown of Kane’s horror movie legacy. Rizz celebrates becoming an elected official, Mad Mike shows off wrestling collectibles, and the conversation spirals through WWE Films, NXT on YouTube, Saturday Night’s Main Event, AEW Double or Nothing, 880 Wrestling, RWA, VCW, and more.

Breakdown:
Rizz wins election day
Rizz talks about seeing his real name on the ballot.
The crew jokes about wrestling, politics, campaign speeches, and Kane also being a politician.
May 19 and WWE’s See No Evil
Some Guy Named John celebrates the 20th anniversary of See No Evil.
The crew discusses Kane as Jacob Goodnight, the film’s strange WWE marketing tie-ins, the May 19 angle, and the movie’s budget and box office.
Later, they dive into See No Evil 2, the Soska Sisters, horror movie logic, and WWE Films history.
WWE movie universe chaos
Discussion includes The Marine, Countdown, Legendary, That’s What I Am, WWE’s direct-to-video era, and the wild concept of WWE wrestlers as secret agents.
The crew jokes about turning WWE’s old novel Big Apple Takedown into a TV series.
UpUpDownDown Uno nostalgia
Mad Mike shows off a sealed UpUpDownDown Uno deck.
The group remembers Xavier Woods / Austin Creed, pandemic-era Uno content, and WWE YouTube culture.
WWE and NXT discussion
Eosky and EVIL’s wedding comes up.
The crew discusses EVIL’s NXT name change and how WWE handles renamed international stars.
Sorg shares that full NXT episodes are available through CW Sports on YouTube.
Saturday Night’s Main Event preview
The crew runs through the card, including Penta, Ethan Page, Becky Lynch, Sol Ruca, women’s tag title action, and more.
They joke about Penta being the poster boy and world champions skipping Fort Wayne, Indiana.
AEW Double or Nothing / Owen Hart Tournament
The hosts preview AEW’s tournament brackets.
They discuss Will Ospreay, Samoa Joe, Swerve Strickland, Bandido, Claudio, Brody King, Willow, Athena, Mina Shirakawa, and more.
Athena’s long championship reign is highlighted.
Some Guy Named John and Leaders By Example
John explains how Gianni Michael Emricko was “absorbed” into Leaders By Example.
He breaks down the group’s contract logic, ownership of Gianni’s music and robes, and Gianni’s suspension.
The new unpaid intern Mitch is praised as a better fit for the group.
880 Wrestling storylines
The episode previews the ongoing Leaders By Example drama at 880 Wrestling.
John discusses CPA, taxes, unsafe spaces, and why his friends do not pay taxes.
The crew plugs a big indie wrestling weekend across 880, RWA, and VCW.
RWA Regional Championship controversy
John claims that he and Clayton King are collectively the RWA Regional Champion.
He insists he did not interfere physically and says Leaders By Example are the true heroes of RWA.
Gorgeous Gregory’s upcoming title opportunity is discussed.
VCW tag title opportunity
John talks about Clayton King being robbed of the VCW Championship.
Leaders By Example now aim for the VCW Tag Team Titles against White Trash Wilderness.
Point Park wrestling chaos
John discusses invading Austin Karnes’ live podcast event at Point Park.
Casey and a mascot get involved, and John threatens to investigate future wrestling events on campus.
What We Learned
Some Guy Named John wants to have a sing-off match.
The chat learns that Mason Rook’s NXT theme is the same music Mason Ryan had in WWE ’12.
Mad Mike learned that See No Evil has a surprisingly deep production history.
The group reflects on the value of weekly independent wrestling and how 880 Wrestling continues to happen through sheer love of the game.

Liberty L also talks about her post-title run in 880 Wrestling, working with RWA and Enjoy Wrestling, betting on herself, and the rise of powerhouse women in wrestling.

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.  

First, the crew breaks down the weekend’s big talking points coming out of Elimination Chamber, including match reactions, what’s clicking (and what isn’t) on the road to WrestleMania, and how quickly the conversation shifts when a certain very-evil, very-nice wildcard shows up. Danhausen’s debut sparks debate about crowd reactions vs. internet reactions, plus what WWE can do with him now that he’s officially in the mix. 

From there, the show bounces through the wider wrestling world: AEW chatter (including the crew’s love of social-media moments and crowd chants), AAA’s Rey de Reyes sword lore, and plenty of classic Mayhem tangents—including the important hard-hitting question of the week: what is the most hardcore ice cream? 

Then Referee George Ross takes us inside his recent weekends in the trenches, including a deep dive into the world of CZW—from the 27th anniversary weekend and ultraviolence chaos, to why the company’s venue/schedule momentum feels genuinely exciting again (including the brewery “black light” shows). 

The episode closes with a full “What We Learned” round—covering Danhausen-related life lessons, why you shouldn’t judge a two-minute moment before the follow-up, and Sorg’s backstage notes from New Japan Pro Wrestling work (yes, including the “New Japan is a slumber party” theory). 

Missy tells the origin story of Mayhem—from a fan podcast to a launchpad for real opportunities—while Tatiana shares how her wrestling career intersected with the Mayhem crew through 880 Wrestling and Thursday Night Fights, creating a space where wrestling trainees and video-production trainees get reps in a professional environment.

Rizz revisits an all-time uncomfortable/funny memory: interviewing RJ City and Dalton Castle as “shy baby Rizz”… and how that moment turned into an unexpected ongoing connection (including a nickname). The crew also reflects on the 20th anniversary live wrestling show, including Rizz’s “redemption arc,” an in-ring moment he never expected, and Tatiana’s Top Rope Tabletop match concept that mixed D&D and wrestling with dice-roll chaos.

From there, the panel dives into fandom crossover: why Japanese wrestling resonates, how comedy and seriousness can coexist, what makes great entrance music, and why wrestling storytelling hits like anime and video games. Plus: Sangawa weekend highlights (yes, including cats).

Topics include WWE’s streaming-first presentation, the growing importance of short-form highlights, and the impact fewer house shows have on wrestler development and the industry as a whole.

The show features a special guest appearance by recently retired “The Gavel” David Lawless, who reflects on his career, memorable moments, and the role adaptability and reliability played in his longevity.

The episode closes with What We Learned, connecting industry trends with personal lessons from a life in wrestling.

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This week, the crew talks:
• John Cena’s Boston Intercontinental Title moment and what’s next for Dom Mysterio
• AEW Blood & Guts chaos and Hangman vs Powerhouse Hobbs
• NXT’s Thea Hale & Joe Hendry comedy gold
• The most unbelievable 24/7 Title reigns ever (crowns, planes, and pregnancies!)
• VCW Victory Rumble recap and Pittsburgh indie updates
• Imagining a Carnegie Museum wrestling event with Beastman in the dino room
• “What We Learned” this week in wrestling

Find more episodes and links at www.WrestlingMayhemShow.com

🗒️ Highlights:

Seth Rollins injured again as WWE World Champion

Braun Strowman vs Paul Heyman drama & his new TV gig

AEW WrestleDream review and Okada vs Takeshita future tease

AI Sorg on Sora and why he can’t run properly

Indy wrestling updates from RWA, Neo Pro, and 880 Wrestling’s World Series of Wrestling

💡 What We Learned: AI Sorg runs weird, AEW runs long, and 880 runs like clockwork.

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