Wrestling Mayhem Show 890: Australian Backyard Wrestling with Mikey Montgomery
Sorg, Mad Mike, Riz, Dave Podnar, and guest Mikey Montgomery discussed CM Punk's return to WWE and his interactions with other wrestlers. They analyzed the new "Iron Survivor Challenge" match in NXT and compared it to other gimmick matches. There was debate around AEW's current tournament format and roster choices. They reminisced about classic WWE WrestleManias and segments showing backyard wrestling videos on YouTube, including kids attempting dangerous moves. Upcoming charity benefit shows were promoted. A "Pasta Death Match" with weapons and flaming pasta was described. Guest Mikey Montgomery detailed his introductions to wrestling through those backyard videos and memories from early in his career. Various independent wrestling events were also promoted on the show.
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Show Notes
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Pro wrestler Mikey Montgomery joins us to talk about training at AIW, Josh Prohibition and Dominic Garini. Getting paid by a christian pro wrestling group.
How are we feeling about CM Punk's return to WWE, including his interactions with other wrestlers like Seth Rollins and Shawn Michaels, plans for his first match back, and how he may be utilized going forward.
We explain to Mikey the "Iron Survivor Challenge" match concept in WWE NXT, including how it works with timed entrances, a penalty box, and scoring based on pinfalls/submissions.
AEW's ongoing tournament and issues some have with the format, brackets, and lack of big name stars participating. Predictions were made about the finals between Swerve Strickland and Eddie Kingston.
Reflections on various WWE WrestleManias from the past, including matches featuring The Undertaker, Edge, Shawn Michaels and more.
Mikey Montgomery shows us "Australian Backyard Wrestling" videos on YouTube.
We talk about the 2PW Wreck the Halls charity benefit wrestling show for a child with leukemia, including The Gambinos going into the crowd to collect donations. Over $1400 was raised. and the "Pasta Death Match e" involving flaming pasta .
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