Wrestling Mayhem Show 953: Nine Hours, No Bathroom Breaks
WrestleMania fever takes over Wrestling Mayhem Show 954! Sorg, Rizz, and Podnar dive deep into the biggest matches of the weekend, from Cody vs. Cena to Gunther vs. Jey Uso, and unpack wild theories about The Rock’s Rubik’s Cube tease. Plus, the crew wraps up Mayhem Mania with Doink-filled chaos, space jail breakouts, and Patreon in the Bank madness.
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Show Notes
Main Hosts: Sorg, Dave Podnar, and Rizz
Special Segment: Patreon in the Bank / Mayhem Mania Finale
🔥 News & Topics Discussed:
WrestleMania Weekend Viewing Schedule:
WrestleMania will span 9 hours across both nights (3-hr pre-show, 4-hr show, 2-hr post-show).
Hosts reflect on the format, lack of pre-show matches, and the DJ used during early entrances.
WrestleMania Bingo:
A fan-made bingo card for Mania viewing parties, highlighting recurring tropes (e.g., table spots, Spears, face paint).
SmackDown Becoming WrestleMania SmackDown:
Discussion of how the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal is now traditionally on SmackDown.
Chad Gable is the panel’s pick to win the battle royal.
Match Building Speculation:
Randy Orton vs. Solo Sikoa teased but unconfirmed.
Discussion of Nick Aldis taking a bump, possibly hinting at in-ring involvement.
Speculation about The Rock’s cryptic social media video wearing New Japan gear and holding a Rubik’s Cube.
Potential WWE Signings:
Jeff Cobb and Naito possibly leaving NJPW, with Jeff rumored to be on WWE’s internal roster.
Jokes about WWE collecting NWA Champions and Lucha Underground alumni (e.g., Matanza, King Cuerno).
Lucha Underground Nostalgia:
Praise for Lucha Underground’s storytelling and hope that WWE buys the rights for distribution.
Top Matches Previewed:
Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena: “Cinema” potential, summer rematch teased.
Gunther vs. Jey Uso: Jey’s emotional promo and arc praised, panel agrees Jey must win.
Io Sky vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Bianca Belair: Io likely overlooked but expected to steal the show.
Tiffany Stratton vs. Charlotte Flair: Potentially real-life heat discussed, “getting messy” in promos.
Match Heat & Feuds:
Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest discussed as a “meaty men slapping meat” match.
LA Knight vs. Jacob Fatu praised for energy, expectation that Fatu wins unless Solo Sikoa interferes.
Logan Paul vs. AJ Styles with Karrion Kross involvement: Pressure placed on AJ storyline.
Naomi praised for recent performances against Jade Cargill.
Missing from WrestleMania?:
Complaints about the Motor City Machine Guns and Chelsea Green not being on the main card.
More Observations:
WWE producer chaos (e.g., Jason Jordan, Jamie Noble, Petey Williams).
FTR vs. Schiavone incident on Collision, with Nigel McGuinness threatening retaliation.
Carlito’s excellent bump work praised.
Minor injuries: Bron Breakker’s knee scare, but reportedly okay.
🎯 “What We Learned” Segment:
Each host reflects in a humorous or insightful way:
Sorg: Discovered there’s a surprising amount of support for The Rock from within WWE despite his trolling.
Podnar: Is both impressed and bewildered by Bayley Humphrey’s raw strength and potential.
Rizz: Gained clarity that even the most absurd booking ideas—like Doink the Clown being a critical match element—can be compelling in the right context.