Wrestling Mayhem Show 964: Hot Tags & Cold Mics: Inside the Chaos with Glenn Spectre
Join hosts Sorg and Rizz with special guest Glenn Spectre, one half of the rising tag team The Troublemakers, for a wild, insightful, and hilarious episode packed with wrestling stories, deep dives, and backstage knowledge.
Glenn Spectre Interview & Tag Team Rise
Talks about the evolution of The Troublemakers, their organic face turn in promotions like APWF, and memorable bouts with Beastman and Zach Nystrom.
Reveals what makes his tag partner Kanaan a “natural,” and reflects on building chemistry and crowd reactions.
Shares experiences wrestling at NWA shows, feuding with Country Gentlemen, and taking on Knox & Murdoch in a hard-hitting triple-threat tag title match in a beer garden.
Wrestling Life & Locker Room Culture
Spectre describes why he hasn’t taken a vacation in 20 years, and how work trips double as getaways.
Insights on the importance of catering, professionalism, and balancing comfort with competition in locker rooms.
Describes his training philosophy and how a competitive locker room fosters growth.
AEW & ROH Breakdown
Reactions to the Collision tag match: FTR vs. The Outrunners – a masterclass in tag psychology and hot tag storytelling.
Hype for AEW All In and ROH Supercard of Honor including matches like Bandido vs. Takeshita, Athena vs. Thunder Rosa, and Lee Moriarty vs. Blue Panther.
A hilarious, confused dive into lucha history, mixing up Blue Panther and Blue Demon Jr.
WWE Weekend Preview & Booking Talk
Thoughts on Goldberg’s upcoming match vs. Gunther and how Goldberg still draws despite criticisms.
Commentary on the evolving WWE schedule, Raw’s weekly PPV-like feel, and reduced house show demands.
Appreciation for storytelling depth and Michael Cole’s comedic timing during El Grande Americano segments.
Indie Scene Love
Enjoy Wrestling recap including bubble-filled entrances, Sunny Kiss & Billy Dixon’s wedding match, and Mikey Montgomery’s big title win.
Victory Championship Wrestling “marathon” on YouTube featuring four full events.
Glenn plugs upcoming matches in Rochester for Upstate Pro Wrestling’s “Upstate 8” tag tournament and offers behind-the-scenes reflections on wrestling for promotions that treat talent right.
Throwback & Deep Cut Moments
Nostalgia over WrestleMania 9, Doink’s mirror trick, and WCW’s infamous battle royals.
Tribute to Sabu including a firsthand story from Glenn’s match against him in the early 2000s.
Talk about early 2000s match tapes, VHS dub stress, and how social media now boosts opportunities for indie wrestlers.
What We Learned This Week
Sorg: Bubbles make wrestling shows more magical, whether at a retirement celebration or during an entrance.
Glenn Spectre: Great tag matches like FTR vs. Outrunners show the power of pacing, crowd manipulation, and the art of the hot tag.
Rizz: The use of “Bill Goldberg” in promos is eternally funny and effective for building rivalries.
True Prince Pro: More matches should be built around food rivalries (example: pizza vs. pierogi at Enjoy Wrestling).
Viewers: Ashley Flair (Charlotte) shared deep personal struggles in a candid Players Tribune article, including fertility challenges and her journey through wrestling at age 39.
