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Wrestling Mayhem Show 933: Noir Side of the Ring

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• Christian Noir’s Past Persona: Discussion of his former identity as the “Swole Mandalorian” and humorous mentions of “thirst trap” content on TikTok.

• Halloween Havoc Highlights:

• Halloween Havoc vs. NXT Raw: Hosts review the Halloween-themed NXT events and express disappointment in the lack of a traditional show host.

• Event Atmosphere: Discussion on the event held near Hershey Park, involving a Halloween theme and fan activities.

• WWE’s Use of Nostalgia:

• Halloween Havoc: Appreciation for WWE’s dedication to keeping nostalgic events like Halloween Havoc alive.

• Event’s Evolution: Comments on the lack of creativity in repeating the same structure each year without additional unique elements.

• AEW and WWE Rivalry:

• Scheduling Competition: WWE and AEW hosting events in the same area on the same night (NXT and AEW Dynamite in Philadelphia).

• Impact of Competition: Discussion on how AEW’s existence challenges WWE to improve and adapt its programming.

• TNA’s Resurgence and Collaborations:

• WWE & TNA Partnership: The relationship between TNA and WWE, with mentions of crossover appearances like Motor City Machine Guns.

• Broader Wrestling Collaborations: Talks about inter-promotional relationships, including NWA, AAA, and CMLL, and how they enrich the wrestling ecosystem.

“What We Learned” Segment

• WWE’s Independent Development Program:

• New ID Program: WWE’s initiative to develop independent wrestlers through partnerships with select wrestling schools, including Seth Rollins’ Black and Brave and Booker T’s Reality of Wrestling.

• Enhanced Development for Indie Wrestlers: Overview of how the program offers NIL-style deals, training camps, and support for indie wrestlers to streamline talent recruitment.

• Fan Engagement: WWE app to allow fans to follow indie talent’s progress through various “tiers” based on training and development performance.

Additional Highlights

• Audience Interaction with Christian Noir: Stories about Christian’s interactions with fans, particularly a humorous account of a child heckling him during a match.

• Indie Wrestling Culture: Christian’s reflections on traveling for shows and the indie wrestling experience, including memorable backstage stories from his time at Reality of Wrestling.

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