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Heute im Angebot: Ausblick auf die Survivor Series....

In Wrestling Mayhem Show 984, the crew gathers for a Thanksgiving edition filled with AEW chaos, Survivor Series debate, nostalgia, and community stories. Sorg returns from Defy Wrestling with fresh notes from the Seattle scene—including Sting's son's first indie match, The Righteous, and Vert Vixen—before diving into AEW Full Gear's biggest moments: Samoa Joe's cage match victory, Hook joining the Ops, Swerve's return, and the Continental Classic block breakdown featuring Okada. Mad Mike runs in mid-episode to talk Cena vs. Dominik, WarGames team reshuffling, the strength of the women's match, and the strange placement of Cena's potential “last” match. We also cover the 880 Wrestling food drive, upcoming Big League Wrestling shows, and Sorg's all-women production team. Plus: Sora AI's cursed Thanksgiving creations. What We Learned: AEW continues building layered stories, WWE's star power shines despite shaky builds, and indie communities prove once again why wrestling thrives beyond TV.

In Wrestling Mayhem Show 984, the crew gathers for a Thanksgiving edition filled with AEW chaos, Survivor Series debate, nostalgia, and community stories. Sorg returns from Defy Wrestling with fresh notes from the Seattle scene—including Sting's son's first indie match, The Righteous, and Vert Vixen—before diving into AEW Full Gear's biggest moments: Samoa Joe's cage match victory, Hook joining the Ops, Swerve's return, and the Continental Classic block breakdown featuring Okada. Mad Mike runs in mid-episode to talk Cena vs. Dominik, WarGames team reshuffling, the strength of the women's match, and the strange placement of Cena's potential “last” match. We also cover the 880 Wrestling food drive, upcoming Big League Wrestling shows, and Sorg's all-women production team. Plus: Sora AI's cursed Thanksgiving creations. What We Learned: AEW continues building layered stories, WWE's star power shines despite shaky builds, and indie communities prove once again why wrestling thrives beyond TV.

In der heutigen Ausgabe von Be Wright, dem Wrestling Talk, erzählt uns Alex Wright unter anderem von seinem ersten Titelgewinn in der WCW.

The discussion from November 19, 2025, focuses on the concept of meta-scripted history and the difference between recognizing “noise” and identifying genuine signals within the mainstream media infrastructure. The core premise is that major historic events that shape the collective worldview are largely staged, fake, and planned decades in advance, making the “manufactured history and progress” the “only real conspiracy”.The speaker posits that the masses, including conventional “truthers,” are deceived into viewing engineered events as real, ongoing stories. These events are often “glitches in the matrix” that should be viewed as puzzle pieces to be systematized and analyzed as part of a “cohesive whole” because the patterns reveal something “formulaic”.Synopsis of Key ConceptsThe current media landscape is described as a “psyop entertainment complex,” operating as a mechanism for conforming the audience rather than informing them. This system fosters a state of confusion and ambiguity (”fog of sci war”) that prevents discernment.A significant portion of the conversation addresses media personalities and events used to negatively brand countermedia or anti-media movements. For instance, figures like Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson are seen as provocateurs running “performances”. The “CK thing,” related to Charlie Kirk, is viewed as manufactured, showing how easily the masses are deceived. The event itself is analyzed for its specific components, noting parallels like “everything about CK mirrors JFK” and the manufactured perception surrounding Erica Kirk. Furthermore, VP Kirk in the film Heads of State being shot in the neck mirrors the specific injury in the staged Kirk event.A crucial distinction is drawn between meaningful connections and noise generators. Noise includes practices like Kabbalistic gematria numerology, where individuals “ascribe significance to number combinations that have sixes in them” based on the incoherent methodology of drawing targets around hits while ignoring misses (the sharpshooter fallacy). These distractions “add noise to what we are doing” and lead people into “mysticism and confusion”.The deep structure of media fakery is highlighted by drawing historical parallels, such as the idea that Shakespeare's plays were a “government operation and a meta script to kind of shape the English psyche” and consolidate power, similar to modern news media. This concept suggests that the state creates myths for mass manipulation, a template seen from ancient religions (like Caesar's Messiah) to contemporary media.Ultimately, recognizing the engineered reality reduces the stress and fear often prevalent in “Trutherville,” allowing for an optimistic outlook despite the “closed informational system”.Talking Points (Bullet Points)The Only Real Conspiracy is Manufactured History: Large-scale historical events (e.g., the Dick Cheney death, 9/11 crash, the CK event) are systematically staged and become embedded into our collective historical narratives.Media Function is Conformity, Not Information: The media acts as a “state church” providing a universal worldview, with popular science providing the “miracles” and news media providing the “myths”. The media's purpose is to conform you, not inform you.Identifying and Eliminating Noise: Practices like calculating gematria values (e.g., Elon Musk being 16,606 days old when visiting the White House) are noise, distracting from rational analysis by pointing to “the usual suspects by design” through mysticism.The Danger of Ambiguity: Truthtellers who claim “I don't know if it's real or fake” are essentially admitting they are confused and lack discernment, having been successfully targeted by the media.Use of Predictive Programming and Templates: Staged events are preceded by entertainment media saturation to condition audiences and make the events seem “inevitable”. Examples include the Kyle Rittenhouse name correlating with “Rittenhouse Rye” and “Catcher in the Rye”, and Erica Kirk being modeled after Erica Matfield Kirk (Madame X), the Florida Governor's wife from 1967–1971.The Political Sphere as Entertainment: Politics is often characterized as “World Wrestling Entertainment,” serving as a steam valve for the population and a waste of “bandwidth,” suggesting a fundamental powerlessness for the populace (”patience in an open air asylum”).Direct Quotes“It just it shows you how how utterly deceived, the masses are, and this includes the truthers.”“No. They're manufacturing these conspiracies. It's just at this point, it's part of the mass media infrastructure.”“Actually, no. It's only a distraction if you don't know what to do with it.”“We have been putting the puzzle pieces together, and they're part of a cohesive whole. They're interrelated. The commonalities between them matter because you're looking at something formulaic.”“If this is how it really is... it suggests that we are, completely powerless and ess

Heute im Angebot: John Cena zum letzten Mal bei RAW...

Weiter geht es mit euren Fragen. Außerdem hat Alex Wright eine kleine Roadstory für euch im Angebot.

Heute im Angebot: John Cena holt die IC-Championship...

In dieser Folge von Be Wright, dem Wrestling Talk mit Alex Wright, erzählt euch Alex von seinem WCW Tryout und wie es dazu kam.

Heute im Angebot Rückblick auf Saturday Nights Main Event

Weiter geht es mit euren Fragen. Unter anderem gibt euch Alex Wright Einblicke ins Training im WWE Performance Center und wie man am besten fürs Wrestling trainiert.

Heute im Angebot: Ausblick auf Saturday Nights Main Event

In der neuen Ausgabe von Be Wright gehen Alex und Ben auf eure Frage ein. Was war Alex Lieblingsgimmick? Was war da mit der NWO? Reinhören! Ihr habt noch weitere Fragen für Alex und Ben? Ab in die Kommentare damit.

Heute im Angebot: The Vision stellt sich neu auf...

Was Alex Wright aufgrund seiner Gimmicks so alles passiert ist und was Sombreros damit zu tun haben erfahrt ihr in der neusten Ausgabe von Be Wright, dem Wrestling Talk mit Alex Wright und Ben. Ihr habt noch weitere Fragen für Alex und Ben? Ab in die Kommentare damit.

Heute im Angebot: The Vision explodiert...

Sorg, Rizz, and Mad Mike welcome 880 Wrestling's Blizzy Blake to talk WWE's big Australia event, TNA's Bound For Glory, AEW's wild Comic Con panel, and what's next for him heading into the World Series of Wrestling at Penn Brewery. Also: • Braun Breaker spears Seth Rollins after “The Vision” split • Cena & AJ Styles nostalgia in full color • Leon Slater vs. Je'Von Evans steals the X-Division spotlight • Intern Mac's homework: Eddie Guerrero vs. John Cena parking lot brawl • “What We Learned” — Harley Cameron, Indiana gaming cafés, and learning balance in wrestling and life.

Sorg, Rizz, and Mad Mike welcome 880 Wrestling's Blizzy Blake to talk WWE's big Australia event, TNA's Bound For Glory, AEW's wild Comic Con panel, and what's next for him heading into the World Series of Wrestling at Penn Brewery. Also: • Braun Breaker spears Seth Rollins after “The Vision” split • Cena & AJ Styles nostalgia in full color • Leon Slater vs. Je'Von Evans steals the X-Division spotlight • Intern Mac's homework: Eddie Guerrero vs. John Cena parking lot brawl • “What We Learned” — Harley Cameron, Indiana gaming cafés, and learning balance in wrestling and life.

In der neusten Folge von Be Wright, dem Wrestling Podcast mit Alex Wright, geht es um Gimmicks und was Haarausfall damit zu tun hat. Ihr habt noch weitere Fragen für Alex und Ben? Ab in die Kommentare damit.

Heute im Angebot: Rückblick auf Crown Jewel...

Hosts Sorg and Mad Mike are joined by Austin Cairns, commentator for 880 Wrestling and Point Park University student, to share his unbelievable experience calling a Hook dark match and stepping into the AEW Dynamite backstage world. He breaks down meeting Tony Khan, chatting with Amanda Huber, and learning broadcast wisdom from Tony Schiavone — plus what it takes to make your own luck in pro wrestling. We also talk about: • WWE Crown Jewel and women's division highlights • Cena vs Styles nostalgia • AEW Title Tuesday chaos (Mercedes Moné, Okada, Andrade) • NXT × TNA crossover buzz • New Homework Assignment: Eddie Guerrero vs John Cena (2003)

Hosts Sorg and Mad Mike are joined by Austin Cairns, commentator for 880 Wrestling and Point Park University student, to share his unbelievable experience calling a Hook dark match and stepping into the AEW Dynamite backstage world. He breaks down meeting Tony Khan, chatting with Amanda Huber, and learning broadcast wisdom from Tony Schiavone — plus what it takes to make your own luck in pro wrestling. We also talk about: • WWE Crown Jewel and women's division highlights • Cena vs Styles nostalgia • AEW Title Tuesday chaos (Mercedes Moné, Okada, Andrade) • NXT × TNA crossover buzz • New Homework Assignment: Eddie Guerrero vs John Cena (2003)

A second take. World Wrestling Entertainment owns most of this content but Terry Bollea deserves every tribute he can get.

Hosts: Sorg, Rizz & Dave Podnar Special: Introducing Intern Mac (new to wrestling) & Intern “Button” Tony (social lead). Topics covered: • AJ Lee's return, therapy chants, and WrestlePalooza rumors • ECW Wrestlepalooza nostalgia—Raven, Dreamer, Don Callis, RVD, Sabu • Bloodline tensions & the possibility of Dark Side Jey Uso • Wardlow's injury and American Gladiators gig • AEW/ROH in Philly: intimate chaos, Toni Storm, Athena, and Meanie Minion • NXT live loop, Cleveland conflicts, ticket pricing, ESPN vs Max debate • WWE/ECW vault expansion on YouTube • Indie wrestling check-ins: Enjoy, Big League, VCW, 880, DEFY, RWA • Fan comments and clarifications (shoutout Ray Lyn!) What We Learned: forks, hoagie kendo sticks, Ziggy Haim's WarGames, and Dunkin' adventures.

Hosts: Sorg, Rizz & Dave Podnar Special: Introducing Intern Mac (new to wrestling) & Intern “Button” Tony (social lead). Topics covered: • AJ Lee's return, therapy chants, and WrestlePalooza rumors • ECW Wrestlepalooza nostalgia—Raven, Dreamer, Don Callis, RVD, Sabu • Bloodline tensions & the possibility of Dark Side Jey Uso • Wardlow's injury and American Gladiators gig • AEW/ROH in Philly: intimate chaos, Toni Storm, Athena, and Meanie Minion • NXT live loop, Cleveland conflicts, ticket pricing, ESPN vs Max debate • WWE/ECW vault expansion on YouTube • Indie wrestling check-ins: Enjoy, Big League, VCW, 880, DEFY, RWA • Fan comments and clarifications (shoutout Ray Lyn!) What We Learned: forks, hoagie kendo sticks, Ziggy Haim's WarGames, and Dunkin' adventures.

This week, Enjoy Wrestling Champion Mikey Montgomery joins Sorg, Rizz, and Mad Mike to preview the Supersonic Tournament — a stacked one-night competition happening on his birthday in Pittsburgh! We also explore: • WWE's rising prices and international event model • Stephanie McMahon's VPN ad & backlash from ESPN • Ring of Honor's technical issues and Tony Khan's YouTube fix • Mikey's personal growth post-COVID and why this title reign matters

This week, Enjoy Wrestling Champion Mikey Montgomery joins Sorg, Rizz, and Mad Mike to preview the Supersonic Tournament — a stacked one-night competition happening on his birthday in Pittsburgh! We also explore: • WWE's rising prices and international event model • Stephanie McMahon's VPN ad & backlash from ESPN • Ring of Honor's technical issues and Tony Khan's YouTube fix • Mikey's personal growth post-COVID and why this title reign matters

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit psgtalk.substack.com and subscribe.Joining me on the latest Ensemble PSG Podcast is long-time PSG Talk contributor, Marc Damon. We discuss PSG's current form, the draw for the league phase of the UEFA Champions League, the new partnership with World Wrestling Entertainment, and PSG's summer transfer business.

This week, Sorg and Rizz are joined by pro wrestler and promoter KC Warr to talk about his first-ever wrestling show — an 880 Wrestling event at Great Lakes Brewery in Cleveland! KC shares what it's like putting together a major indie wrestling event, working with one of Ohio's biggest breweries, and bringing in GCW Champion Effie for a rare appearance. We also break down: • Forbidden Door fallout: AEW x New Japan partnership, cage match highlights, Gabe Kidd's rise, and Kenny Omega's surprise appearance. • AEW's violent storytelling and how it sets them apart. • WWE Clash in Paris preview: John Cena, Logan Paul, Seth Rollins, CM Punk, Becky Lynch, Roman Reigns, and more. • Why indie wrestling is booming and how 880 Wrestling is carving its place in the scene.

This week, Sorg and Rizz are joined by pro wrestler and promoter KC Warr to talk about his first-ever wrestling show — an 880 Wrestling event at Great Lakes Brewery in Cleveland! KC shares what it's like putting together a major indie wrestling event, working with one of Ohio's biggest breweries, and bringing in GCW Champion Effie for a rare appearance. We also break down: • Forbidden Door fallout: AEW x New Japan partnership, cage match highlights, Gabe Kidd's rise, and Kenny Omega's surprise appearance. • AEW's violent storytelling and how it sets them apart. • WWE Clash in Paris preview: John Cena, Logan Paul, Seth Rollins, CM Punk, Becky Lynch, Roman Reigns, and more. • Why indie wrestling is booming and how 880 Wrestling is carving its place in the scene.

Hosts: Sorg, Rizz, and Mad Mike Guest: Preston Everest, current Top Prospect Champion and Pitt Fight Champion ⸻

Hosts: Sorg, Rizz, and Mad Mike Guest: Preston Everest, current Top Prospect Champion and Pitt Fight Champion ⸻

The crew reunites after WWE's SummerSlam to break down an electrifying weekend of wrestling, live experiences, and storytelling twists. Mad Mike and Sorg share their first-hand experiences at SummerSlam and the surrounding events including visits to American Dream Mall and the WWE Superstore. They dive into the Cody Rhodes torch-passing moment, the surprise Seth Rollins reveal, and the unmatched fan energy. Plus, deep analysis on WWE Unreal's influence, John Cena's sudden face turn, and the Judgment Day's growing aura — sexual and otherwise. The team also reflects on indie wrestling scenes, content production strategies, and the power of in-person wrestling events to create unforgettable moments. A show filled with sharp observations, hilarious tangents, and bold opinions. Find more at WrestlingMayhemShow.com and SorgatronMedia.com ⸻

The crew reunites after WWE's SummerSlam to break down an electrifying weekend of wrestling, live experiences, and storytelling twists. Mad Mike and Sorg share their first-hand experiences at SummerSlam and the surrounding events including visits to American Dream Mall and the WWE Superstore. They dive into the Cody Rhodes torch-passing moment, the surprise Seth Rollins reveal, and the unmatched fan energy. Plus, deep analysis on WWE Unreal's influence, John Cena's sudden face turn, and the Judgment Day's growing aura — sexual and otherwise. The team also reflects on indie wrestling scenes, content production strategies, and the power of in-person wrestling events to create unforgettable moments. A show filled with sharp observations, hilarious tangents, and bold opinions. Find more at WrestlingMayhemShow.com and SorgatronMedia.com ⸻

Life is Fighting by Kevin Robert Kesar aka Karrion Kross will be published by ECW Press on August 5, 2025.Karrion Kross's physique - a hulking 6'4", 265 pounds - and the unbridled intensity in his eyes is enough on its own to inspire fear in opponents. Factor in his unique combination of precision and abject ruthlessness, and it becomes clear that anyone stepping in the ring with Kross is in immediate danger. A master of catch wrestling and sambo, Kross has done battle around the world. He boasts an array of devastating suplexes, including his dreaded Doomsday Saito. And if that's not enough, he's more than happy to put opponents to sleep with the Kross Jacket.For all his menacing exterior, the human being behind the character - whose real name is Kevin Kesar - is a soft-spoken, highly thoughtful individual with a powerful story. Recognized by peers for his exceptional love for his profession, Kesar endured numerous setbacks on the way to achieving his dream. Along with his wife, Elizabeth - known in WWE as Scarlett - he has repeatedly found the fortitude to bounce back stronger, personally and professionally. This book is full of fascinating stories, heartache, humor, and even some advice for those with similar aspirations. Readers will be immersed into Kesar's unique mindset as he pulls back the curtain on what the journey (and the fight) to the top of sports entertainment is really like.Kevin Robert Kesar is a professional wrestler for World Wrestling Entertainment on USA Network & FOX. A performer, actor, martial artist, and producer of the short film Blue Evening, he's entertained and competed worldwide for more than a decade. Although he resides in Orlando, he's seen many worlds and offers very intimate and personal stories through his multicultural background as a proud New York-born traveler.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Life is Fighting by Kevin Robert Kesar aka Karrion Kross will be published by ECW Press on August 5, 2025.Karrion Kross's physique - a hulking 6'4", 265 pounds - and the unbridled intensity in his eyes is enough on its own to inspire fear in opponents. Factor in his unique combination of precision and abject ruthlessness, and it becomes clear that anyone stepping in the ring with Kross is in immediate danger. A master of catch wrestling and sambo, Kross has done battle around the world. He boasts an array of devastating suplexes, including his dreaded Doomsday Saito. And if that's not enough, he's more than happy to put opponents to sleep with the Kross Jacket.For all his menacing exterior, the human being behind the character - whose real name is Kevin Kesar - is a soft-spoken, highly thoughtful individual with a powerful story. Recognized by peers for his exceptional love for his profession, Kesar endured numerous setbacks on the way to achieving his dream. Along with his wife, Elizabeth - known in WWE as Scarlett - he has repeatedly found the fortitude to bounce back stronger, personally and professionally. This book is full of fascinating stories, heartache, humor, and even some advice for those with similar aspirations. Readers will be immersed into Kesar's unique mindset as he pulls back the curtain on what the journey (and the fight) to the top of sports entertainment is really like.Kevin Robert Kesar is a professional wrestler for World Wrestling Entertainment on USA Network & FOX. A performer, actor, martial artist, and producer of the short film Blue Evening, he's entertained and competed worldwide for more than a decade. Although he resides in Orlando, he's seen many worlds and offers very intimate and personal stories through his multicultural background as a proud New York-born traveler.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Hosts Sorg and Rizz are joined this week by special guests Derek Dillinger and Katie Arquette of The Production! They dive into Netflix's new WWE: UnReal documentary, strip club wrestling, and the wonderfully chaotic legacy of indie wrestling icon Jimmy DeMarco. Along the way, they explore the blurred lines between wrestling and performance art, reminisce about the evolution of The Production, and laugh through tales of Pop-Tarts, Darby Allin action figures, and surprise moments at shows. Whether you're interested in WWE's backstage production secrets, the indie grind, or the bizarre worlds of DildoMania and Buff Eagle, this episode is full of laughs, insight, and wrestling love. ⸻

Hosts Sorg and Rizz are joined this week by special guests Derek Dillinger and Katie Arquette of The Production! They dive into Netflix's new WWE: UnReal documentary, strip club wrestling, and the wonderfully chaotic legacy of indie wrestling icon Jimmy DeMarco. Along the way, they explore the blurred lines between wrestling and performance art, reminisce about the evolution of The Production, and laugh through tales of Pop-Tarts, Darby Allin action figures, and surprise moments at shows. Whether you're interested in WWE's backstage production secrets, the indie grind, or the bizarre worlds of DildoMania and Buff Eagle, this episode is full of laughs, insight, and wrestling love. ⸻

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Huldeblyke stroom in vir die WWE-legende Hulk Hogan, wat in die ouderdom van 71 dood is. Nooddienste het 'n oproep van sy huis in Clearwater, Florida om 10-uur Donderdagoggend ontvang oor 'n hartstilstand-geval, en hy is later in die hospitaal dood verklaar. Hogan, oftewel Terry Bollea, was die grootste professionele stoeier van die 1980's en '90's en het roem bereik in die World Wrestling Entertainment, of WWE formaat. Hy het ook omstredenheid veroorsaak en is uit die WWE heldesaal geskop oor rassistiese aanmerkings. Hy is hertoegelaat in 2020, toe hy aktief geword het in Donald Trump se “Make America Great Again”-beweging. Hogan het in 2012 met die BBC gepraat. Luister self.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on her Chinese counterpart to ensure more balanced trade with Europe as current relations between Brussels and Beijing have reached “an inflection point.” Von der Leyen, along with European Council President António Costa, was in Beijing on Thursday for the EU–China summit.Hulk Hogan, the American sports and entertainment star who made professional wrestling a global phenomenon and supported Donald Trump for president, has died at the age of 71, World Wrestling Entertainment said on Thursday. "WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture's most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s," WWE said on X. It gave no cause of death.

This week on the Wrestling Mayhem Show, Sorg and Rizz are joined by special guest Referee George Ross, aka Big Match Bubby, for an action-packed and off-the-rails episode full of wrestling insights, travel horror stories, deathmatch madness, and plenty of mayhem. They break down the latest from TNA Slammiversary, the crossover storyline potential with WWE NXT, and what a two-night SummerSlam means for wrestling fans. George dives deep into what it's like officiating at independent shows, JCW vs. GCW chaos, and deathmatch culture—including wild teddy bears, 50 panes of glass, and exploding barbed wire setups. Plus, the gang reminisces about old Rise Wrestling moments, mysterious family ties with Ray Lyn, and who might be Braylon's dad… all while being harassed by a supportive lizard puppet. ⸻

This week on the Wrestling Mayhem Show, Sorg and Rizz are joined by special guest Referee George Ross, aka Big Match Bubby, for an action-packed and off-the-rails episode full of wrestling insights, travel horror stories, deathmatch madness, and plenty of mayhem. They break down the latest from TNA Slammiversary, the crossover storyline potential with WWE NXT, and what a two-night SummerSlam means for wrestling fans. George dives deep into what it's like officiating at independent shows, JCW vs. GCW chaos, and deathmatch culture—including wild teddy bears, 50 panes of glass, and exploding barbed wire setups. Plus, the gang reminisces about old Rise Wrestling moments, mysterious family ties with Ray Lyn, and who might be Braylon's dad… all while being harassed by a supportive lizard puppet. ⸻

Recorded live at Tekko 2025, this special panel brings the indie wrestling mayhem straight to the heart of Pittsburgh's biggest anime and pop culture convention! Host Antoine Scott is joined by two of the city's biggest pro wrestling powerhouses: MV Young—wrestler, promoter, and the mind behind 880 Wrestling—and Michael Sorg (“Sorgatron”), founder of IndieWrestling.us and longtime video producer behind countless independent wrestling shows.

Recorded live at Tekko 2025, this special panel brings the indie wrestling mayhem straight to the heart of Pittsburgh's biggest anime and pop culture convention! Host Antoine Scott is joined by two of the city's biggest pro wrestling powerhouses: MV Young—wrestler, promoter, and the mind behind 880 Wrestling—and Michael Sorg (“Sorgatron”), founder of IndieWrestling.us and longtime video producer behind countless independent wrestling shows.

This GOING OVER edition of the Smark Out Moment "Smack Talk" podcast is a discussion on which AEW wrestlers should be traded over to World Wrestling Entertainment and which WWE Superstars would be better off on the AEW roster. This fantasy draft concept talks about Bayley, MJF, Finn Balor, AJ Styles, Britt Baker, Danhausen and more.

In this episode of "IPS DEPROGRAM," your host delves into wide array of topics, starting with basic troubleshooting for streaming and reviewing listener comments. The show highlights ongoing challenges with platforms like YouTube, noting instances where live streams were shut down due to false flaggings. One such incident occurred after a comment from "Paradox Moronics" about "Truman Show-like tactics" being experienced in daily life, leading the host to reflect on these "funny coincidence[s]" and "throttling". The host shares personal anecdotes of seemingly orchestrated daily annoyances, like credit card machines screwing up or rude parking, which, while coincidental, hint at a broader awareness of environmental threats and potential paranoia or suggestibility.The discussion moves to the controversial figure Liver King, who has reportedly been arrested in Texas following "unhinged posts" and threats against Joe Rogan. The host describes Liver King's bizarre behavior, including posing with a wolf's head and an automatic rifle, and questions whether the ongoing saga is "scripted theater" or "Cywar," comparing it to World Wrestling Entertainment. A listener notes that "Liver King is almost an anagram of Elvis King", adding to the speculative nature of the persona.Regarding the "Why Aliens Reek" portion of the title, the provided sources do not contain any information or discussion about aliens or why they might reek. The podcast primarily focuses on media fakery, psychological operations, and the manipulation of public perception, often referring to "God constructs" as a new form of monotheism.The episode underscores the pervasive nature of media fakery and psychological operations (PSYOPs). The host asserts that "The power of the lie needs to be emphasized here. Lies are powerful in this world. I call it the lie world order for a reason". This central theme drives the host's mission with the IPS Morning D program: to "deprogram those of us who are paying attention". A key initiative is the development of PSYOP trading cards, envisioned as a "paradigm shifter" to "infiltrating Trutherville with something that they have somehow missed this entire time, which is the truth about media fakery and how deep the rabbit hole really does go". These cards are inspired by the Illuminati trading cards by Steven Jackson and are aimed at a similar collector base, building out sales channels on platforms like YouTube and Amazon.The host introduces the concept of "parallel media", distinguishing the IPS Think Tank from both mainstream and alternative media. "We've created this third branch of media. You've got the mainstream alternative, but now we have a perspective that isn't somewhere in the middle, but it's completely outside of their box that doesn't include in our assessment any of the propaganda lies". This approach is about identifying "the big conspiracy that the conspiracy theorists have missed," which is the "meta-script" that shapes worldview globally.A significant portion of the discussion emphasizes the importance of skepticism and the "fake until proven real" methodology. The host argues for becoming an "informed disbeliever" rather than a low-information believer. When analyzing events presented by media, the approach is rigorous: "If there's any hint of fakery, your assumption must be zero. Assume zero. Assume nothing. But assume a body count of zero". This applies to events like 9/11 and the Kenosha incident involving Kyle Rittenhouse, whom the host views as a "total construct" and a "manufactured hero". Evidence like police interactions during the Kenosha riots and Rittenhouse's connection to Greta Thunberg and the Proud Boys are cited as reasons to suspect the event was a PSYOP.The podcast also addresses "low-information claims" often associated with "Trutherville," such as the belief that animals like pandas or gorillas are fake.

The latest MOCK DRAFT has nearly every WWE Superstar who has ever won a title in World Wrestling Entertainment up for grabs, grouped together by championship, and somewhat randomized. Which wrestlers will we end up with for our rosters?

This week on the Time Blaster Toy Cast, we're blasting back to 1997 to talk more WWF Jakks Bone Crunching Action Figures! From the Managers Series, to the Ringside Series, to a bunch of box sets, we've got plenty of BCA brothers to discuss! So crack up a cold one & settle in, cause we're about to get into it! The Time Blaster Toy Cast is a nostalgic podcast about growing up in the 1980's & 1990's, with a specific focus on action figures, video games, junk food and retro geek stuff. Hosts Keith, Joe & Dave are your weekly tour guides as we travel back in time... when toys were cooler, movies were funnier, times were simpler & life in general was just MORE RAD! Got a question, comment or idea for our show? Want to share a story of your own with us? The Time Blaster Toy Line is open 24/7! Leave us a message or shoot over a text message at 734-494-2292 Follow us on Instagram: @timeblastertoys @theretroko @mathew_priest

IRVIN MUCHNICK is author, most recently, of CONCUSSION INC: The End of Football As We Know It — his third book. He is a widely published journalist whose work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Sports Illustrated, People, and many other major magazines and newspapers. He has been interviewed on forums as diverse as Fox News' O'Reilly Factor and National Public Radio's Fresh Air with Terry Gross.In 2007, Irv published WRESTLING BABYLON: Piledriving Tales of Drugs, Sex, Death, and Scandal – a collection of his writings on pro wrestling behind the scenes. Soon thereafter, the sensational double murder/suicide of World Wrestling Entertainment's Chris Benoit brought WRESTLING BABYLON to the attention of Congressional investigators and led to the true-crime book CHRIS & NANCY: The True Story of the Benoit Murder-Suicide and Pro Wrestling's Cocktail of Death, published in 2009. Irv's books and blog writings moved to the center of scrutiny of WWE co-founder and former chief executive Linda McMahon's unsuccessful 2010 U.S. Senate candidacy in Connecticut on the Republican ticket.Over the last four years, Irv's work has helped elevate the story of widespread traumatic brain injury and its consequences for National Football League players and other professional and amateur athletes. His reporting has identified Dr. Joseph Maroon – medical director of WWE, team neurosurgeon for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and a widely quoted NFL consultant – as being among the key figures in manipulating research that was slow to identify and take seriously evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. In the process, the $10-billion-a-year pro football industry was protected and NFL-affiliated doctors profited. The newest developments, including the suicide of retired player and NFL Players Association leader Dave Duerson, and the bargaining impasse between the NFL and the NFLPA, have increased public interest not just in the science of head injuries but also in how it is marketed by America's most popular sport, from the NFL level all the way down to the peewee leagues.Irvin Muchnick, who was assistant director of the National Writers Union from 1994 to 1997 and later a copyright litigation consultant, also is lead respondent of the landmark 2010 Supreme Court case Reed Elsevier v. Muchnick. Publishers Weekly calls the case “the central rights dispute of the digital age.” He blogs about writers' rights issues at http://freelancerights.blogspot.com.Irv can be contacted at info@muchnick.net.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.