Sorg, Mad Mike and Rizz return for Wrestling Mayhem Show 1026, and Mad Mike has done the homework nobody knew we needed: watching the first ten episodes of WWE's Agent of Shadow. What follows is a beautifully chaotic trip through secret-agent nanny duty, Michael Hayes showing up with his fanny pack, and Drew McIntyre becoming the guy in the chair. The review somehow turns into a discussion about watching even more of it. This is how they get you.

Then the crew investigates the wrestling internet's latest visual mystery: was Solo Sikoa green-screened in front of the Bloodline, or are we all just discovering depth of field? Sorg brings the production perspective, while the conversation takes the expected detour into fantasy booking.

Spooky season supplies the rest of the mayhem. The guys talk Danhausen's Halloween takeover, NXT Halloween Havoc, Wren Sinclair's “Happy Wren's Day” videos, and Sorg's experience working GCW at a drive-in. Expect a flamethrower entrance, a damaged projector-shed door, and a body-bag moment that becomes a giant Pop-Tart comparison. Wrestling is wonderfully ridiculous.

This week's conversation includes:

• WWE's Agent of Shadow: Mad Mike's spoiler-filled review of the opening ten episodes, the vertical-drama format, and the appeal of hacker Drew McIntyre.

• Michael Hayes, Hank and Tank: The cast choices and scenes that send the room into disbelief.

• Drew and Sheamus stories: A haircut bounty, backstage banter, and the pitch for “Bowling with Baron.”

• The Solo Sikoa green-screen debate: Camera tricks, background blur, and why the promo looked unusual to viewers.

• A Bruce Prichard report: The hosts react to an on-air report about a possible retirement after WrestleMania.

• Indie wrestling check-in: 2PW's Friday Night Frights, The Runway's Glenn Spectre tribute, and discussion of upcoming VCW and RWA shows.

• Very nice, very spooky: Danhausen, Halloween Havoc, coffee, commercials, and Wren Sinclair appreciation.

• GCW drive-in chaos: Shotzi, Lio Rush, doors, fire, and Sorg's view from behind the camera.

• What we learned: Sami Zayn deserves his flowers, Drew McIntyre might be the voice of reason, and Halloween wrestling should stay weird.

Join the conversation: Which wrestler should get the next completely ridiculous movie role—and what would you cast them as?

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Opening
00:37 Welcome to WMS 1026
01:37 Sorg works GCW at a drive-in
02:35 WWE's Agent of Shadow: Mad Mike's review
11:22 Michael Hayes, Hank and Tank enter the story
14:27 Drew McIntyre, master hacker
15:27 The paywall and a possible watch-along
18:55 Patreon supporter shout-outs
20:37 More Drew McIntyre and backstage stories
23:48 Was Solo Sikoa green-screened?
30:15 Bruce Prichard retirement report reaction
32:08 Indie wrestling: 2PW, VCW and RWA
35:26 Danhausen's spooky season
38:45 Halloween Havoc and Happy Wren's Day
42:24 GCW's wild drive-in entrance
44:08 Slice on Broadway
44:32 What did you learn from wrestling?
50:22 Halloween wrestling gets wonderfully weird
53:00 Wrap-up and popcorn-bucket chaos

NXT pops with NXT Battleground, Bron Breaker, WWE main roster cross overs, and local favorite Thea Hail getting the NXT Women’s Championship shot!

Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens vs Gunther and more bring the heat on WWE Raw

The Bloodline is still top TV

AEW Fight Forever is going to be CRAZY and we’re here for it. But will we get AEW “Crush Hour” included?

AEW Rampage Championship Friday Hot or Not?

You’re about to learn more about New Japan Pro wrestling with Forbidden Door season.

What did we learn from wrestling this week?

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