Wrestling Mayhem Show 976: Brianna Bandz: From Brooklyn to Pittsburgh

This week’s Wrestling Mayhem Show is a special Friday recording, just hours before MV Young’s “Harvest Moon” card. Host Sorg welcomes pro wrestler Brianna Bandz alongside Patreon Manager Bradley Ruthers for a lively and candid discussion.

Highlights from the episode include:

• Brianna’s highly anticipated clash with Liberty at 880 Wrestling, and her thoughts on The Matriarchy’s role.

• The grueling realities of travel as an indie wrestler—Greyhound horror stories and packing light.

• AEW’s Pittsburgh stop giving a breakout moment to Austin Carnes, Point Park student and 880 commentator.

• Wrestlers stepping into Hollywood, from Drew McIntyre in Highlander to dream castings like Jade Cargill as Storm.

• Brianna’s origin story: training at T2T Brooklyn with Tracy Williams, her debut in Pittsburgh, and the unforgettable “Money Gun” incident.

• Ringside fun (and feuds) with Bradley.

What We Learned:

• Bradley reflected on how supportive the wrestling community can be.

• Brianna declared her own greatness and confidence.

• Sorg noted that anyone who thrives on 880’s ropes can thrive anywhere—and AEW isn’t overloading post-Dynamite fans anymore.

📺 You can now watch the Harvest Moon replay on IndyWrestling.us YouTube, or catch the full event on IndyWrestling.network.