Episodes

  • Bash, Evolution, All In, and V1P — Oh My!
    Jul 15 2025

    The Madhouse is back and reeling from the most jam-packed weekend in wrestling history! Mike and Ace break down four massive showsNXT’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.

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Maddening Monday: Raw Upsets and AWE's EVP Insanity
    Jul 8 2025

    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.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Columbus to Riyadh: And Everything In Between
    Jul 1 2025

    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.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Kings, Queens, and Craziness
    Jun 23 2025

    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.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Truth, Tournaments & Tangents
    Jun 17 2025

    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.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Worlds Collide and Ladders Rise
    Jun 9 2025

    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!

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Trick, Truth, And Finishers
    Jun 2 2025

    This week on Maddening Wrestling Takes, we break down the unexpected release of R-Truth—was it the right move or a major misstep? Then we dive into Trick Williams holding the TNA Championship and what it means for both brands. Finally, it's time for the main event: our picks for the best and worst finishers in wrestling today. Some will surprise you, some will infuriate you... and some just flat-out suck.

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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Relocation, Reputation, Wrestling Wars
    May 26 2025

    This week Ace and Mike dive into the WrestleMania location shake up - does moving the show help or hurt its legacy?

    Then it's title talk: is the World Heavyweight Championship really on equal footing with the Undisputed WWE Championship, or is that just corporate spin?

    Finally, we talk about Battleground vs Double or Nothing. Two big shows, one big weekend, two totally different approaches. Who will deliver?

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    1 hr and 6 mins