Wrestling Mayhem Show 971: AEW, NJPW, Effy & 880 Wrestling in Cleveland?! KC Warr Breaks It Down!
This week on the Wrestling Mayhem Show, Sorg and Rizz are joined by special guest KC Warr, pro wrestler and now first-time promoter, to talk about all things 880 Wrestling, AEW, NJPW, and WWE!
From big indie news to global wrestling crossovers, WMS 971 packs a ton into one episode — including match announcements, predictions, and behind-the-scenes insight you won’t find anywhere else.
KC Warr Brings 880 Wrestling to Cleveland
Pro wrestler and promoter KC Warr joins the crew to discuss his first-ever wrestling show — an 880 Wrestling event happening outside Great Lakes Brewery in Cleveland. KC shares what it’s been like putting this show together and what fans can expect.
Match Highlights Announced
The Fourth Line vs. Vandal 48 (Atticus & Otis Coger)
Leaders by Example (Clayton King, Reese Hayes, Some Guy Named John) vs. TME & MV Young
GCW Champion Effie will be in action!
KC talks about the DIY roots of 880 Wrestling, the punk-rock energy driving their shows, and how relationships with venues like Great Lakes Brewery are helping 880 grow beyond Pittsburgh.
Forbidden Door Fallout: AEW x NJPW
We dive into the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door pay-per-view live from London, including:
The War Dogs vs United Empire cage match.
Gabe Kidd’s breakout moment alongside Kenny Omega.
Zack Sabre Jr. vs Nigel McGuinness — a masterclass in technical wrestling.
AEW’s bold use of hardcore storytelling with Jon Moxley, fork spots, spiked bats, and more.
The crew also speculates on AEW and New Japan’s future partnership, discussing how NJPW could expand its U.S. presence and what this means for the wrestling landscape.
WWE Clash in Paris Preview
The team looks ahead to WWE Clash in Paris, breaking down the card and potential surprises:
Logan Paul vs. John Cena
Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk vs. Jey Uso vs. LA Knight
Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed
Becky Lynch vs. Nikki Bella for the Intercontinental Championship.
With WWE going international, we talk about crowd energy, chants, and presentation — and how it stacks up against AEW’s marathon pay-per-view format.
Indie Wrestling Highlights
Praise for GCW’s growth from its gritty deathmatch roots to Hammerstein Ballroom events and Mania Week showcases.
Spotlight on Defy Wrestling and other “finishing school” promotions developing top indie talent.
Updates from IndyWrestling.us, including:
RWA’s Renegade Rumble
The Pro Wrestler Poker Night video featuring Beastman, Gorey, Tad Jarvis, and The Gavel David Lawless.
“What We Learned” This Week
Every week, the crew shares their takeaways — and this episode is no different:
KC Warr learned that promoting wrestling is harder than it looks, from coordinating venues to booking talent.
Sorg reinforces his mantra: “Just get to the first bell.” Once the show starts, everything flows.
Rizz reflects on cursed wrestling merch and the nostalgia of indie wrestling history.
