The Ringer Wrestling Show
‘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.
Episodes
Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters are joined by Ringer Wrestling's tribal chief, David Shoemaker, on today’s episode. Their conversation begins with calling The Rock’s ridiculously large muscles into question. Then, in the debut of ‘Raw’ Is Headlines (the repackaged Highspot Headlines segment), the Ringer Wrestling crew debates who should hold the Intercontinental title next, Bron Breakker’s violent Monday night perform...
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David and Kazeem open the show with a few WWE-NBA comparisons for a few of the stars left in the playoffs.
Then they get into the following:
How the WWE King of the Ring brackets unfolded (12:11)
Cody Rhodes's revelation of the original WrestleMania XL plans (26:49)
Then they are joined by Dominik Mysterio, who discusses the following:
His connection to the Guerrero family (36:30)
Watching Eddie Guerrero vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. r...
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May 16, 2024 • 79 mins
David and Kaz are joined by Brian Gewirtz, former WWE head writer and executive producer of ‘Young Rock,’ to discuss which WWE superstars he thinks are the equivalent to different New York Knicks players. Later, they discuss Gewirtz’s latest project, ‘Who Killed WCW?,’ premiering June 4 on Vice TV.
Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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Will Kofi Kingston ever get another shot at being world champion? Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, Brian H. Waters, and the Ringer Wrestling’s tribal chief, David Shoemaker, begin the show by answering this question in High-Spot Headlines. Then, the guys discuss Karrion Kross’s place in WWE, the timeline for Lyra Valkyria becoming a champion, and whether it was the right call to have Jey Uso defeat Ilja Dragunov on ‘Raw’ last night. After...
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May 13, 2024 • 85 mins
David and Brian open up the mailbag this week, responding to a few questions from the humanoids, including:
Falling in love with pro wrestling (5:55)
Pro wrestling guilty pleasures (25:19)
The Jalen Brunson of wrestling (32:35)
Money in the Bank favorites (42:370)
Fantasy booking All In and SummerSlam 2025 (62:40)
Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and...
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you had to pick one WWE wrestler to be in the rotation for the Knicks, who would it be?
David and Kaz are joined by the SmackDown first-round draft pick Carmelo Hayes who discusses the following:
Elevating the NXT brand (6:48)
Responding to Bobby Lashley on social media (10:55)
Challenging Cody Rhodes on his first night on the SmackDown roster (13:24)
His thoughts on the Drake-Kendrick beef (2...
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Ben Cruz and Khal Davenport are joined by Ringer Wrestling Tribal Chief, David Shoemaker, to tackle this very important question: Which pro wrestler should be selected to mediate the beef between rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar? Then, in Highspot Headlines, the guys discuss King of the Ring, Dragunov’s title aspirations, and how the women’s 'Raw' division will fare while Rhea Ripley rehabs an injury. Then, in They Said What?!, the...
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Dave Shoemaker and Kaz are back, and they’ve got a LOT to say about what went down at WWE Backlash in Lyon, France, on Saturday. After tackling the Cold Open Question of the Week, the guys discuss the CRAZY French crowd, how past all-American wrestlers compare to Cody Rhodes, what story line WWE should craft for Rhodes moving forward, and early predictions for what the SummerSlam main event will be. Plus, they get into the full sla...
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May 3, 2024 • 95 mins
David and Kaz kicks things off with their reactions to Kenny Omega’s return promo last night, along with some other AEW highlights (05:00). Later the guys dive into their Backlash France predictions (52:00).
Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kareem Famuyide
Producer: Jonathan Kermah
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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 Us...
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April 29, 2024 • 59 mins
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)
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April 26, 2024 • 114 mins
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 Wr...
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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 g...
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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 (46:5...
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April 19, 2024 • 39 secs
‘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.
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April 18, 2024 • 85 mins
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)
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyi...
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April 17, 2024 • 72 mins
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 W...
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April 16, 2024 • 46 mins
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 ...
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April 15, 2024 • 89 mins
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., Instag...
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April 13, 2024 • 68 mins
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 Wrestle...
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