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

🗒️ 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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Review and react to the matches/storylines from WWE's Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia - highlights, surprises, disappointments

Discuss Logan Paul's ongoing performance and title run - is he exceeding expectations?

Break down the reported details of WWE's new TV deals with USA Network and The CW

Recap indie shows scheduled for the upcoming weekend like RWA, 2PW, VCW, etc.

Discuss excitement around New Japan Pro Wrestling's Wrestle Kingdom 18 event

Talk about rumored interest from WWE and AEW in Will Ospreay

Debate how much match AEW match cards should be announced ahead of time for wrestling TV vs allowing surprises

Review standout moments/matches from recent AEW Dynamite episodes

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**A special shout out to our Manager Level Patreon supporter Bradley Ruthers (@HeelBradley)

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Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show

We look forward to the big shows of Memorial Day Weekend: WWE Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia, NXT Battleground and AEW Double or Nothing

Referee George Ross talks about wrestling shows in strip clubs and looking at upcoming VCW, Revenge Pro and 880 Wrestling this weekend. 

Sorg talks about his experience at New Japan Resurgence for that Willow vs Mercedes Mone match! 

What did we learn from wrestling this week?

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**A special shout out to our Manager Level Patreon supporter Bradley Ruthers (@HeelBradley), Tina Keys (@sapphieangel008) and Mad Mike! 

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Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show