Wrestling Mayhem Show 960: Schrodinger’s Nipple & R-Truth’s Redemption: Wrestling Gets Weird with Zeke Mercer
In this electric episode of the Wrestling Mayhem Show, Sorg and Rizz welcome indie wrestling favorite Zeke Mercer back to the couch! The crew dives deep into a chaotic week in pro wrestling with a mix of serious takes and absurdity—exactly the way we like it. From R-Truth’s epic return and fan-fueled redemption arc to nipple conspiracies and puppet spots, this show covers it all. Zeke shares behind-the-scenes insight into 880 Wrestling, their tag team ambitions, international opponents, and why Pittsburgh crowds cluster like shy raccoons. Plus, what Mr. Iguana’s WWE moment says about cross-promotional chaos, and how multi-man matches are the new storytelling gold.
Ron “The Truth” Killings’ Return:
The crew celebrates R-Truth’s Money in the Bank surprise.
Debates whether his release and return was a work.
Agrees the fan support storyline felt organic and powerful.
Touches on Carlito’s missed spotlight and fan campaigns.
Is Wrestling “Real”? The Hogan Fallacy:
A philosophical and comical debate on separating wrestler personas from real-life identities.
Sorg argues that Hulk Hogan didn’t draw the house—Vince did.
Wade Barrett and the Nipplegate Investigation:
Discussion on Wade Barrett allegedly identifying El Grande Americano (Chad Gable) by his nipples.
Zeke delivers a critical (and hilarious) response as a “nipple expert.”
Mr. Iguana’s Rise and WWE Merch:
Mr. Iguana’s AAA performance captures WWE fans’ imaginations.
Sorg reveals Iguana has merch and trading cards on WWE Shop.
Talk of Iguana joining NXT’s Chase U as a class pet ensues.
WWE and AAA Crossovers:
WWE’s integration of AAA talent is praised.
Talk about the difficulty of watching AAA shows legally.
Hopes for more cross-promotional synergy.
Modern WWE Match Style:
Praise for the high-paced four-way and six-man matches in WWE lately.
“Kinetic storytelling” as the new standard.
Comparison to old IWC four-way tag classics that made stars.
880 Wrestling Talk:
Zeke updates fans on the matriarchy tag team and upcoming international opponents.
Discusses Penn Brewery’s unique venue issues and crowd quirks.
Talks 880’s openness to experimentation and local buzz.
AEW, WWE, and Indie Fans Online:
Rant about fans critiquing everything online but not attending shows.
Zeke points out fans should “put their phones down and go experience it.”
Training and Schools with WWE IDs:
Discussion on WWE promoting affiliated schools.
Emphasis that it’s never been easier to get into wrestling—at least in concept.
Fan Identity & Tribalism in Wrestling:
They discuss how wrestling fans love to hate—and how hate fuels the fire for characters like Zeke Mercer.
Zeke encourages hate mail to be sent directly to 880 Wrestling’s address.
📘 “What We Learned” Segment
Sorg: Learned that WWE has been stealthily building a network of indie partnerships and it’s actually working out beautifully.
Rizz: Realized you can identify someone by their nipples… or maybe not.
Zeke Mercer: Learned that Pittsburgh wrestling fans behave like raccoons—hiding in corners until it’s time to pounce—and he wouldn’t want it any other way.
