Drew McIntyre: wrestler, hacker, relationship adviser? Apparently we're doing all of this now. Sorg, Mad Mike and Rizz return for Wrestling Mayhem Show 1026, and Mad Mike has done the homework nobody knew we needed: watching the first ten episodes of WWE's Agent of Shadow. What follows is a beautifully chaotic trip through secret-agent nanny duty, Michael Hayes showing up with his fanny pack, and Drew McIntyre becoming the guy in the chair. The review somehow turns into a discussion about watching even more of it. This is how they get you. Then the crew investigates the wrestling internet's latest visual mystery: was Solo Sikoa green-screened in front of the Bloodline, or are we all just discovering depth of field? Sorg brings the production perspective, while the conversation takes the expected detour into fantasy booking. Spooky season supplies the rest of the mayhem. The guys talk Danhausen's Halloween takeover, NXT Halloween Havoc, Wren Sinclair's “Happy Wren's Day” videos, and Sorg's experience working GCW at a drive-in. Expect a flamethrower entrance, a damaged projector-shed door, and a body-bag moment that becomes a giant Pop-Tart comparison. Wrestling is wonderfully ridiculous. This week's conversation includes: WWE's Agent of Shadow: Mad Mike's spoiler-filled review of the opening ten episodes, the vertical-drama format, and the appeal of hacker Drew McIntyre. Michael Hayes, Hank and Tank: The cast choices and scenes that send the room into disbelief. Drew and Sheamus stories: A haircut bounty, backstage banter, and the pitch for “Bowling with Baron.” The Solo Sikoa green-screen debate: Camera tricks, background blur, and why the promo looked unusual to viewers. A Bruce Prichard report: The hosts react to an on-air report about a possible retirement after WrestleMania. Indie wrestling check-in: 2PW's Friday Night Frights, The Runway's Glenn Spectre tribute, and discussion of upcoming VCW and RWA shows. Very nice, very spooky: Danhausen, Halloween Havoc, coffee, commercials, and Wren Sinclair appreciation. GCW drive-in chaos: Shotzi, Lio Rush, doors, fire, and Sorg's view from behind the camera. What we learned: Sami Zayn deserves his flowers, Drew McIntyre might be the voice of reason, and Halloween wrestling should stay weird. Join the conversation: Which wrestler should get the next completely ridiculous movie role—and what would you cast them as? Find the show at https://www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/ and subscribe on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@wrestlingmayhemshow. Support the mayhem: https://www.patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow Explore independent wrestling: https://IndyWrestling.Network and https://IndyWrestling.live Thanks to Slice on Broadway for fueling podcast night: https://www.sliceonbroadway.com/ CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening 00:37 Welcome to WMS 1026 01:37 Sorg works GCW at a drive-in 02:35 WWE's Agent of Shadow: Mad Mike's review 11:22 Michael Hayes, Hank and Tank enter the story 14:27 Drew McIntyre, master hacker 15:27 The paywall and a possible watch-along 18:55 Patreon supporter shout-outs 20:37 More Drew McIntyre and backstage stories 23:48 Was Solo Sikoa green-screened? 30:15 Bruce Prichard retirement report reaction 32:08 Indie wrestling: 2PW, VCW and RWA 35:26 Danhausen's spooky season 38:45 Halloween Havoc and Happy Wren's Day 42:24 GCW's wild drive-in entrance 44:08 Slice on Broadway 44:32 What did you learn from wrestling? 50:22 Halloween wrestling gets wonderfully weird 53:00 Wrap-up and popcorn-bucket chaos
