Wrestling Mayhem Show 947: Mayhem Mania Begins Again!

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Topics Covered:

• John Cena’s Heel Turn & WWE Storylines

• Discussion about John Cena’s major heel turn and the production details surrounding it.

• How Triple H controlled the production flow during the turn.

• Speculation on how Cena’s heel run plays into WrestleMania.

• Travis Scott’s WWE Appearance

• The controversy and confusion surrounding Travis Scott’s role at WWE Elimination Chamber.

• The moment when he nearly handed Jey Uso a weed gummy on live TV.

• The impact of celebrities crossing into wrestling.

• Comparing The Rock & Cena to Hulk Hogan’s Heel Turn

• A deep dive into the similarities between Cena’s heel turn and Hogan’s nWo moment.

• Discussion on how fans reacted then vs. now.

• Speculation on where WWE takes this storyline next.

• Seth Rollins & Cody Rhodes WrestleMania Implications

• How Rollins plays into the broader WrestleMania picture.

• Theories about potential alliances, betrayals, and surprises.

• Women’s Division Shake-Up

• Jade Cargill’s mysterious storyline involving Naomi & Bianca Belair.

• The fallout of IYO SKY winning the WWE Women’s Championship.

• Speculation on a potential multi-woman match at WrestleMania.

• Chad Gable’s Mystery Angle

• Theories on Gable receiving a mysterious box during WWE’s backstage segments.

• Comparison to Lucha Underground and potential supernatural elements.

• AEW Revolution Preview

• Discussion on upcoming AEW Revolution matches, including Will Ospreay, Swerve Strickland, and the ongoing MJF redemption arc.

• Debate on AEW’s storytelling compared to WWE’s current WrestleMania hype.

• Wrestling & Streaming Platforms

• The future of wrestling as WWE moves to Netflix.

• How wrestling content is adapting to new viewing habits.

• TKO Takeover & WWE-UFC Partnerships

• WWE & UFC’s co-branded events and what it means for fans.

• The potential for Pittsburgh to host one of these super-events.

• Mayhem Mania 2025 Begins!

• The annual fantasy wrestling booking segment kicks off.

• The first round of matches is set, with surprises and unexpected picks.

• Space Jail claims multiple victims, including Montez Ford, Dominic Mysterio, and Hulk Hogan.

“What We Learned” Segment Highlights:

• The Rock’s promo style has become exaggerated and over-the-top.

• WrestleMania season is bringing out some of the most compelling wrestling storytelling in years.

• Technical issues are just part of the charm of live podcasting.