Wrestling Mayhem Show 985: Was Some Guy Named John "Gay Enough" for Effy? Blood & Guts vs WarGames.
This week on Wrestling Mayhem Show, Sorg and Rizz are joined by returning guest and 880 Wrestling standout Some Guy Named John for a packed episode that spans big-league wrestling news, indie storytelling, and unexpected philosophical detours.
880 Wrestling Enters the Hilltop Era
John walks us through 880’s move from the South Side shop to its new home at 829 Industry Street in Pittsburgh’s Hilltop neighborhood. With better parking, more bathrooms, and the T line practically outside the front door, the new venue sets the stage for a fresh chapter of Thursday Night Fights.
Leaders By Example vs Effy & Billy Dixon
One of the biggest topics this week is the Thanksgiving Eve match that saw Leaders By Example take on queer wrestling icons Effy and Billy Dixon. John recounts how their “Gay Enough” slogan came to life, how the crowd reacted, and why his character’s claim to be an “alpha ally of Appalachia” is only growing more ridiculous. The team even scored a pin on Effy the night after he lost the GCW title—something John insists should make him GCW World Champion by proxy.
Survivor Series, WarGames & TKO’s Business Moves
The crew dives deep into WWE’s Survivor Series weekend, especially the viral photos of fans paying nearly $900 for seats that couldn’t see the ring. This leads into a broader conversation about TKO’s revenue-focused decisions, comp-ticket controversies, and whether WWE could be sold again within a few years.
They compare WWE’s WarGames presentation to AEW’s Blood & Guts, share thoughts on the women’s match stealing the show, and reminisce about the classic Survivor Series elimination format.
The Rise of Dominik Mysterio
Sorg calls it: Dominik Mysterio is on track to main-event a future WrestleMania. The hosts revisit Rey Mysterio’s praise for Dom’s character work and how the WrestleMania crowd organically shifted toward cheering him mid-match.
Indies, Reps, and “Finding Your Cow”
A major theme of this episode is growth—both for wrestlers and fans. Sorg and John encourage performers to leave their comfort zones, wrestle in new places, and experience other communities. From Amish country cuckoo clocks to weekly-show reps, the message is clear: get outside your bubble and find your cow.
What We Learned
The episode ends with a hilariously chaotic and honest round of takeaways:
Rizz breaks the news of CM Punk’s dog Larry passing away
John declares that Leaders By Example are indeed “gay enough”
Intern Mac reveals the fans still want a kiss
Sorg reflects on young wrestlers surpassing veterans thanks to consistent weekly reps
