Wrestling Mayhem Show 955: Frenemies with Ava Brooks and Lexus Synn

Hosts: Sorg, Dave Podnar, Rizz Guests: Ava Brooks (AIWF World Women’s Champion), Lexus Synn (RSW Women’s Champion) 🔥 Episode Highlights & Topics Covered: • Post-Storm Catch-Up: • The Mayhem crew returns after a major Pittsburgh storm knocked out power. • Discussion on the chaos, restoration, and how it affected the studio. • Guest Spotlight – Ava Brooks & Lexus Synn: • Ava discusses her rise in wrestling, her title reign, and training background. • Lexus talks about starting young, training in Johnstown with 814 Wrestling, and her growing chemistry with opponents like Ava in recent matches. • Both share experiences as emerging women’s champions in RSW, AIWF, and other indies. • Wrestling World News: • WWE roster cuts are reviewed, especially releases from NXT. • Hulk Hogan’s rumored return with a “Real American Freestyle Wrestling” project is mocked, with historical comparisons to XWF. • Nostalgic throwbacks to odd wrestling DVD sets and toy merch including TNA Hulk Hogan toy rings and Slick Johnson’s pre-shorts era. • Promotion Shoutouts: • APWF and Bubba Brewer’s upcoming shows get a nod. • IndyWrestling.us promoted for coverage of Ava and Lexus’ matches. • Support for local promotions like RWA and Rise Wrestling. • Fan Interactions: • A lively chatroom drops comments, jokes, and support for the guests, including tattoo praise and match memories. 🤔 What We Learned: • Rizz: Recalled the rise and fall of Hulk Hogan’s XWF, predicting the new venture will likely flop. • Sorg: Learned that traveling interrupts wrestling fandom (and podcasting). • Lexus Synn: Reflected on the trust needed in early matches and discovering in-ring chemistry despite both being under a year in the business. • Ava Brooks: Emphasized staying authentic amidst industry pressure and toxic circles. She advocates for uplifting fellow wrestlers rather than conforming to politics.