This week on Maddening Wrestling Takes, Mike and Ace cover it all: Io and Asuka’s split speeding up, Punk getting jumped again on Raw, and Sami Zayn making the jump to SmackDown alongside Jacob Fatu’s debut. NXT saw Joe Hendry return and Dark State dominate, while Drew McIntyre set his sights on Cody with a vicious new edge. Over in AEW, MJF got suckered, Edge & Christian reunited against the wrong team, and Tony Khan booked the most confusing “no rules” match yet. Plus, AAA TripleMania delivered Omos tossing Microman, a demon puppet fight, and Vikingo retaining thanks to AJ Styles. We kick off our new explicit era with Maddening Takes on Kross’ future and how to fix Raw’s tag division. 

 This week on Maddening Wrestling Takes, Mike and Ace dive deep into a wild week in wrestling — from surprise “post-credit” pops to shocking contract rumors. We recap all the chaos from Raw, NXT, SmackDown, Dynamite, and Collision, including Roman Reigns’ unexpected run-in, Charlotte’s cake-smashing segment, and the mystery surrounding Karrion Kross & Scarlett’s WWE status. Plus, our random tag team bracket heats up with surprising upsets, and we break down the latest WWE–ESPN deal and what it could mean for fans’ wallets. Buckle up — this one’s a mix of laughs, rants, and some seriously maddening takes. 

The mics are hot, the drinks are cold, and Mike and Ace are back—rockin’ Hawaiian shirts and serving up scorching takes from the wrestling world! 🌴🍹

After a brief technical hiccup last week, we're back and making up for lost time. We kick things off with a heartfelt (and heated) tribute to the legacy of Hulk Hogan, then dive headfirst into round one results of our 16-team Random Tag Team Tournament—and yes, there were some upsets! 💥

We break down:

• AEW’s Texas Death Match debacle (again?!)
• The painful brilliance of SummerSlam Night 1 and Night 2
• Seth’s sneaky cash-in (Ace called it!)
• TLC mayhem with 12 (17) people and some crazy bumps
• Jelly Roll’s surprisingly solid debut
• Why Roman’s back and Bronson still can’t catch a break
• And why “The Vision” is more than just a catchy name 👀

Whether you're Team Cody, Team Cena, or just Team “Stop Hitting Me with Chairs,” this episode is jam-packed with passion, predictions, and the kind of energy only a father-son duo can bring.

In this jam-packed episode of Maddening Wrestling Takes, Mike and Ace finally unveil the official lineup for their Random Tag Team Tournament, featuring 16 unique pairings of wrestlers who’ve never teamed before. They also dive into a full rundown of the week in wrestling, including:

• Roman Reigns’ shocking return on Raw and the setup for a major SummerSlam tag match.
• TNA Slammiversary's chaotic production, surprise moments like AJ Styles’ return, and questionable booking decisions.
• WWE’s potential “new faces” of the company—and whether the company is holding Jacob Fatu back.
• Hardy Boyz hot take: Ace drops the maddening take of the week—the Hardys were never good.

All that plus tournament chatter, fantasy booking, and your weekly dose of unfiltered opinions.

The Madhouse is back and reeling from the most jam-packed weekend in wrestling history! Mike and Ace break down four massive shows — NXT’s Great American Bash, WWE Evolution 2, AEW All In, and V1P Collision Course — all in one chaotic, hilarious, and brutally honest episode.

We talk:

• Goldberg’s final(?) match and the unexpected retirement segment
• LA Knight’s rise and Rollins’ real(?) injury
• The return of Jacob Fatu and the downfall of EVP power in AEW
• Dustin Rhodes winning gold and Jelly Roll at SummerSlam
• V1P drama, titles changing hands, and the return of a monster

And yes… that move. You’ll know it when we get there.

Wrestling broke our brains this week. And we’re absolutely here for it.

This week on Maddening Wrestling Takes, we're diving headfirst into one of the wildest weeks in wrestling! From Raw’s shocking double pin and new tag champs, to the latest drama surrounding Judgment Day, we break it all down — and yes, we're still not over the JD McDonagh disrespect. Meanwhile in AEW, The Young Bucks put their EVP titles on the line in one of the most ridiculous stipulations we've seen in years. Plus:
– Is Trish vs Tiffy a dream match or a missed opportunity?
– Will Rhea ever let someone else have a moment?
– And the most maddening take of all: Hogan finally dethroned as the most overrated wrestler of all time.

Strap in for rants, laughs, and possibly a Shoei — this one’s loaded.

 From the live chaos of WWE Raw in Columbus to the explosive fallout of Night of Champions in Riyadh, Maddening Wrestling Takes brings you every twist, turn, and tantrum in the wrestling world. Mike and Ace break down Karrion Kross’s mind games, Jade’s Queen of the Ring push, Seth’s meddling, Cena’s controversial win, and AEW’s signature brand of mayhem. 

 This week on Maddening Wrestling Takes, Mike and Ace break down a wild week in wrestling—where crowns are won, belts are oversold, and logic gets suplexed. From Liv Morgan’s injury fallout and bizarre booking decisions to Mercedes Moné's title hoarding and Bron Breaker barking his way through promos, nothing is off-limits. We recap RAW, NXT, SmackDown, Dynamite, and Collision, plus play a few rounds of Push, Bury, Release. 

Back from Niagara Falls and diving right back into the action, Mike and Ace deliver their no-holds-barred takes on WWE Raw, NXT, SmackDown, and AEW. From Ron "The Truth" Killings' shocking character shift to the chaotic King and Queen of the Ring brackets, they hold nothing back. Is Gunther a boring champ? Should Cody be in the finals? Did AEW rip off the Hurt Business? And what’s up with that Moxley lawsuit?

Plus: the return of Nikki Bella, Blake Monroe’s debut, Jey Uso’s title loss, and a few maddeningly unfiltered opinions you won’t want to miss.

💥 Wrestling recaps. 🎤 Tangents. 🔥 Maddening Takes.
 All that and more—recorded straight after vacation chaos.

This week on Maddening Wrestling Takes, Ace and Mike break down all the chaos from Worlds Collide and Money in the Bank. From shocking returns to briefcase drama, we give our takes on who shined, who flopped, and what it all means moving forward. Plus, our usual weekly recap across WWE, NXT, and AEW — no punches pulled, and no takes too hot to handle!