Wrestling Mayhem Show 965: The Ballad of Raspberry Tart with Emily Fear
In this jam-packed episode of Wrestling Mayhem Show 964, Sorg, Mad Mike, Matt Carlins, Rizz, and special guest Emily Fear from the Grit and Glitter Podcast dive deep into an explosive weekend of professional wrestling. From AEW’s All In spectacle to WWE’s Evolution 2, no match or moment is left unturned. They debate show lengths, production quality, powerful women’s matches, chaotic faction storytelling, and the state of pay-per-view economics. There’s humor, intensity, and plenty of wrestling hot takes—including Mason’s youthful perspective on the AEW vs. WWE battle. Whether you’re into elite storytelling or tart-themed wrestling personas, this episode delivers it all.
🧨 AEW All In Review
World Tactile Match & Trios Confusion: Discussion on match placement and how Bucks vs. Ospreay & Swerve overshadowed the Trios title bout.
Show Length Debate: AEW’s All In breaks the record as the longest wrestling PPV. The crew debates value vs. runtime vs. attention span.
WWE’s Counterprogramming: WWE tried to stack the weekend, but AEW’s event allegedly “devoured” WWE’s offerings.
Moxley’s Death Riders Reign: The rise and fall of Jon Moxley’s faction, including brutality, over-the-top cheating, and strong storytelling parallels with the NWO.
Hangman & Swerve’s Truce: Deep analysis of the complex “we buried the hatchet, but trauma lingers” dynamic, and AEW’s strength in nuanced storytelling.
Darby Allin’s Rappel Entrance: Mixed feelings about the callback to Sting’s style and echoes of past tragedies in wrestling.
Women’s Matches at All In: Mercedes vs. Toni Storm receives massive praise for chemistry, storytelling, and execution—called “1A to Hangman/Moxley’s 1B.”
AEW Production Critique: Sorg passionately calls out AEW’s overuse of wide shots, camera angle choices, and poor spatial storytelling.
🎤 IndieWrestling.us Plugs
MV Young’s Big Ass BBQ 4
Upcoming VCW and Prospect Pro Wrestling shows
880 Wrestling’s Thursday Night Fights
🎥 WWE Weekend Rundown
Evolution 2 Highlights:
Naomi cashes in on Rhea vs. IYO in a surprise Money in the Bank moment.
Emily and Mike debate the booking choice and long-term storytelling benefits.
Overall Card Praise: Strong performances from multiple matches, including a focus on in-ring chemistry and crowd reaction.
Rhea vs. IYO Praise: Match of the weekend candidate for emotional execution and big-fight feel.
Triple Threat at SummerSlam Set: Naomi, Rhea, and IYO’s evolving storylines create excitement for future WWE women’s division developments.
🎟️ Broader Discussion
WWE vs AEW Strategy: Matt Carlins argues WWE’s “B-tier” shows were sacrificial lambs to counter AEW’s All In—debate ensues.
The Case for Evolution as an Investment Show: Emily supports the event’s existence as a brand-builder despite attendance and sales metrics.
Production vs. Experience: Contrast between AEW and WWE’s approach to entrances, camera work, and event atmosphere.
Name Game: A humorous side tangent where Emily is imagined as a wrestler named “Raspberry Tart,” prompting discussion about the “Tart Family” wrestling faction.
💬 What We Learned Segment (Highlights):
Emily: Wrestling is fun again—she’s re-energized by AEW and WWE’s recent storytelling and talent.
Sorg: AEW’s year-long disappearance of the world title was a bold and effective narrative device.
Matt Carlins: Wrestling is fun to talk about, even if you didn’t watch all the shows.
Mason (Sorg’s junior cohost): All In had better vibes than WrestleMania 40.
Riz: Favorite moment was the comedy of Santino vs. Mr. Iguana—“Snake vs. Lizard” feud.
Mad Mike: Injuries suck; noted concern for sidelined stars like Adam Cole, Kevin Owens, Liv Morgan, and more.
