The Ringer Wrestling Show

This week, Brian kicks things off revealing his feelings about the NFL’s Tribal Chief, Patrick Mahomes, showing up on ‘Monday Night Raw.’ Then, the guys are joined by the Ringer Wrestling Show’s Tribal Chief, David Shoemaker, and answer the following big questions from ‘Raw’: Who is the most impactful switch of the WWE draft? (4:13) Can CM Punk and Drew McIntyre keep their feud going while both are injured? (18:31) Should Jey Uso defeat Damian Priest for the world heavyweight title at Backlash? (25:21) Then after the break, they go to the Ringer Wrestling Worldwide Hotline for “They Said What?!” and react to a couple of hot takes from you, the people, regarding a potential Bloodline–Wyatt Family storyline and the psychology of the WWE draft (35:23 ). Then they introduce a new weekly segment called “The Hot Tag with the Masked Man,” in which David answers a big question of the week. Today, he reacts to Khal saying Cody is only over because of his theme music and his dance partners (48:58). The guys close the show previewing night two of NXT ‘Spring Breakin’” (61:13) For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160. Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Guest: David Shoemaker Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: It’s Day 2 of the WWE draft. Who is your top prospect on the board? David and Kaz kick off the show by recapping the first night of the WWE draft and discussing some of the issues with the way it has been presented (2:48). They discuss some of picks from SmackDown, including: Bianca Belair and Carmelo Hayes to SmackDown (25:29) Adrade to SmackDown (30:00) Kiana James to 'Monday Night Raw' (36:22) Draft picks after SmackDown went off the air (42:03) The draft board ahead of 'Monday Night Raw' (46:10) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Right now there is an 8-foot painting of Andre the Giant at the new WWE headquarters. Who will that painting be of in 50 years? Dave and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Tony Khan taking the Meltzer Driver at the end of AEW Dynamite and Jack Perry’s heel/face status with the company (6:10). Then, Ringer Wrestling Worldwide’s Ben, Khal, and Brian join the 'Masked Man' crew for the annual 'Ringer Wrestling Show' mock draft (29:40)! The mock draft rules: Snake draft Each team must come up with their own promotion name 20 picks for each team 10-second pick clock Injured wrestlers are eligible to be drafted Tag teams count as one pick Factions are broken up Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guests: Khal Davenport, Brian H. Waters and Ben Cruz Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first repackaged episode of 'Ringer Wrestling Worldwide' (or 'Wednesday Worldwide on Tuesdays'?), Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters begin by debating the greatest repackages in wrestling history. Then, in Highspot Headlines, the guys get into Becky Lynch’s title victory on ‘Raw,’ WWE’s attempt to bring a level of prestige back to King of the Ring, Dom Mysterio’s injury, and Damien Priest’s title run so far. The guys also take a call about Samoa Joe in 'They Said What' before closing out the show by discussing tonight’s NXT Spring Breakin’, Swerve Strickland, and WWE’s sudden release of Cameron Grimes. To support the program, please FOLLOW ‘The Ringer Wrestling Show’ by clicking these Spotify and Apple Podcasts links. CHAPTERS: Intro (00:00) Historic wrestler re-packagings (01:55) Becky Lynch is the new champion (05:09) The return of King of the Ring (15:56) Dom Mysterio’s injury (27:54) Damien Priests’s title run (28:39) “They Said What?” (40:29) NXT Spring Breakin' preview (50:20) Who should Swerve Strickland’s first title feud be with? (53:42) WWE releases Cameron Grimes (01:01:37) Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you could hear a diss track from any pro wrestler, who would it be? Dave and Kaz recap a history-making night from AEW Dynasty: Bryan Danielson and Will Ospreay wrestled in what many are calling the greatest match in American history (05:40) Swerve becomes the first Black AEW World Champion (27:27) Samoa Joe is one of the most important champions in AEW history (32:25) Jack Perry is back (46:53) Then they discuss Solo and Tama Tonga’s beatdown of Kevin Owens on SmackDown (69:46) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘The Ringer Wrestling Show’ brings you instant reactions to the biggest matches, breakdowns of the hottest feuds, and analysis of all the latest gossip in the wild world of professional wrestling. Join "The Masked Man" David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport and Brian H. Waters for a podcast feed that redefines what it means to be a wrestling fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the emergence of NXT’s Je’Von Evans after his match with Ilja Dragunov (5:30). Then they get into the following topics: Rhea Ripley vacates the Women’s World Title (11:00) Chad Gable turns on Sami Zayn (27:00) AEW Dynasty preview (42:57) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by giving their flowers to 'Cheap Heat’ cohosts Peter Rosenberg, Stat Guy Greg, and Dip! Then they jump into the following headlines: Becky Lynch is returning soon. Will she be the next Women’s World Champ? (6:20) Bron Breakker says he will prove he is the future of WWE (16:34) Carmelo Hayes says he has accomplished everything in NXT (30:33) Then after the break, they go to the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline for They Said What?! and react to a couple of hot takes from you, the people, regarding the Bloodline Civil War and WWE’s latest product placement (44:33) Finally, the guys talk through last night’s NXT (62:45) and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (63:56). For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160. Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get your tissues ready folks, because it’s an emotional episode of the world’s no. 1 sports and recreation podcast. Yes, the rumors are true: ‘Cheap Heat’ is leaving The Ringer. But the good news is … the show will go on! To support The Maj Era of the program, just give it a follow on this Spotify feed or this Apple Podcasts feed. In this final episode, Rosenberg, SGG, and Troy the Goy reminisce on all the life milestones the guys hit during their two-and-a-half-year run at The Ringer. Plus, they get emotional reading emails from the Peckerheads after saying goodbye to Troy, who is proud to say he’s finished the story. Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Greg Hyde Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could recommend any book to the Blackpool Combat Club, what would it be? David and Kaz discuss a few trending things from this weekend in pro wrestling, including: Tama Tonga joining the Bloodline, Solo Sikoa attacking Jimmy Uso (13:36) The Wyatt family returning (32:00) The Paul George of WWE (1:15:23) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the penultimate edition of ‘Cheap Heat’ on The Ringer, Rosenberg and Dip give you everything you might come to expect on a Friday Something (minus the bagel talk). Here’s what’s on deck: Intro (00:00) Rosenberg tells Dip how to subscribe to the new podcast feed (02:15) Drew McIntyre is maj (07:45) Troy needs mattress recs (19:29) Rosenberg sounds off on AEW airing the backstage CM Punk footage (24:18) Dip’s take on WrestleMania (35:57) Mailbag (40:32) If you want to help usher ‘Cheap Heat’ into the Maj Era, then follow the new feed here on Spotify or Rosenberg’s YouTube channel. Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Dip Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz are joined by Khal, and they jump right into the fallout from AEW Dynamite, where the Young Bucks revealed the real footage from the CM Punk–Jack Perry incident (3:11). Then they discuss how AEW is using Mercedes Moné’s and Will Ospreay’s comments about Triple H (28:44). Later, they talk about WWE 'Raw' after 'Mania, where the Rock handed Cody Rhodes a mysterious object (52:01); who Cody Rhodes's first opponent will be (55:39); and final takes on WrestleMania XL (1:05:24). Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Khal, and Brian are back at home after an unforgettable week in Philadelphia for WrestleMania XL and kick off the show by discussing their favorite memories. Then, they talk through the following headlines: Seth Rollins being out “about four weeks” (22:30) Cody Rhodes vs. Rock possibly loading for WrestleMania 41 (32:59) Then after the break, they go to the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline for They Said What?! and react to a couple of hot takes from you, the people, regarding whether or not Cody Rhodes's title run will be as long as Roman Reigns’s and what the future holds for the rest of the Bloodline (43:15). Finally, the guys talk through last night’s NXT (59:39) and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ and the CM Punk–Jack Perry footage Tony Khan plans to reveal from All In (62:20). If you missed any of the 'Ringer Wrestling Show’ on-the-ground interviews from WrestleMania XL, check them out on this Spotify playlist. For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160. Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back in their home studios following an unforgettable weekend in Philadelphia, Rosenberg and SGG are ready to react to what some are calling the greatest WrestleMania of all time. Here’s what to expect today: Intro (00:00) Troy the Goy has a confession to make (07:41) An update on the 'Cheap Heat' T-shirts (12:18) Why Rhea Ripley has an issue with Troy (14:58) Where this year’s WrestleMania ranks among the all-time shows (21:56) The Undertaker instead of Stone Cold Steve Austin? (27:18) Rosenberg’s takeaways from hanging out with Cody Rhodes (31:59) The second-best thing to happen this weekend (40:22) Damien Priest cashing in (44:22) Mailbag (56:38) And guess what? The video of last week’s LIVE ‘Cheap Heat’ drops on Rosenberg’s YouTube channel soon. For other updates from the podcast, please follow @cheapheatpod on Instagram, as well as @rosenbergradio, @statguygreg, @thediperstein, and @troy_farkas. Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Greg Hyde Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WrestleMania 40 is officially over, and Dave Shoemaker and Kaz still can’t believe what they witnessed last night in Philadelphia. On today’s reaction episode, the guys discuss: Cold Open Question of the Week (00:00) How Cody Rhodes finally got his moment (03:08) Where Rhodes’s win ranks among the all-time WWE moments (07:57) The Undertaker’s appearance, and should it have been Stone Cold Steve Austin instead? (14:34) The legacy of Roman Reigns’s unprecedented title run (19:03) Phone Booth Fantasy Booking (25:34) Gunther’s future (33:04) Will AEW really air the backstage CM Punk footage? (44:24) Bayley gets her well-deserved moment (50:00) The emergence of Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, and Naomi (57:46) Favorite moments from the weekend (01:05:49) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just before heading to Lincoln Financial Field for night two of WrestleMania XL, the 'Ringer Wrestling' crew has one more awesome episode for you guys. In this special Sunday evening edition of the program, Dominik Mysterio joins the guys on the big stage to talk about being booed by fans, what’s next for him in the ring, facing his father last night, Dom’s dream scenario, and more. Then, Andrade talks about tagging with Rey Mysterio last night, the Latino wrestling scene, Charlotte Flair’s impact on his career, his workout regimen this week, reuniting with Zelina Vega this weekend, and much more (43:28). Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Ben Cruz, and Brian H. Waters Producers: Brian H. Waters and Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From WWE World just a few hours before the second night of Wrestlemania XL kicks off, Shoemaker, Kaz, and Khal are running on fumes to give you the interviews you want to hear. First up, NXT superstar Oba Femi joins the guys to talk about his collegiate track and field days at Alabama, the transition to professional wrestling, his performance at ’Stand and Deliver', how he’s approaching his development, promo work, and much more. Secondly, R-Truth—one half of the new ‘Raw’ tag team champions—joins the guys in front of a massive crowd eager to catch a glimpse of the new champ (17:10). In this conversation, R-Truth opens up about what this title means to him and the very, very, long journey he took to get back to this moment. You won’t want to miss this. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Khal Davenport Producers: Brian H. Waters and Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the final interview before the official kickoff of Night One of Wrestlemania, Shoemaker, Kaz, and SGG talk to Brutus and Julius Creed on the big stage at WWE World. In this conversation, the Creed brothers talk about wrestling at Duke University, sibling rivalry, the dynamics growing up, their legendary workouts, the mentorship of UFC legend Daniel Cormier, dreams of holding WWE and UFC belts simultaneously, and more. Plus, Kaz challenges the Creed brothers to a push-up contest! Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Greg Hyde Guests: Brutus Creed and Julius Creed Producers: Brian H. Waters and Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From the big stage at WWE World on this very special Wrestlemania Saturday, Shoemaker, Kaz, and SGG are joined by the amazing Zoey Stark. In this conversation, Stark addresses many topics with the crew, such as her transition from NXT to WWE, her lifelong love for pro wrestling, WWE’s massive global appeal, working with Shayna Baszler, what she learned from Trish Stratus, and most importantly, her go-to Chipotle order. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Stat Guy Greg Guest: Zoey Stark Producers: Brian H. Waters and Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ONE day before this weekend’s massive WrestleMania XL in Philadelphia, the ‘Ringer Wrestling’ crew has boots on the ground at all the day’s big events. And on today’s episode, we have two special interviews for you. First, Naomi joins Shoemaker, Kaz, and Khal on the big stage in front of a raucous crowd at WWE World for a discussion about Naomi’s evolution as a wrestler, her fashion sense, how she hopes to use her platform to inspire young women, and more. (02:42). After that, Ben Cruz, SGG, and Brian H. Waters talk to Tiffany Stratton about her gymnastics background, favorite workout playlists, reality TV takes, and more (28:32). Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Khal Davenport, Ben Cruz, Greg Hyde, Brian H. Waters Producers: Brian H. Waters and Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices