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 and Brian H. Waters for a podcast feed that redefines what it means to be a wrestling fan.
Episodes
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing TNA Slammiversary, where Kaz had a special on-screen appearance. They also discuss Trick Williams and Jacy Jayne, who left with the NXT and TNA world titles (2:09). Then they get into the following headlines from pro wrestling:
Reactions to Goldberg's frustrations with his final match (21:24)
Is Bron Breakker benefiting the most from Seth Rollins’s absence (37:19)?
Roma...
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What was the best moment of the weekend (0:29)?David and Brian kick off the show with the top 10 winners from an incredible pro wrestling weekend that included ROH Supercard of Honor, the NXT Great American Bash, AEW All In, WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, and WWE Evolution (1:52). Then they open the mailbag and respond to questions regarding Naomi cashing in her Money in the Bank contract to win th...
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which wrestler would you hang with instead of watching the four big wrestling shows this weekend (0:45)? David and Kaz have a special Masked Man Royal Rumble of all 23 matches announced for TV this weekend to see which match is the last one standing (3:40).
Then they welcome Sol Ruca to the show ahead of a weekend when she'll be doing double duty and will have an opportunity to leave with three cham...
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ShowIn a special bonus episode of The Masked Man Show, David and Kaz welcome MJF to the show. He discusses his role in 'Happy Gilmore 2', why the Hurt Syndicate has been so successful, the current state of the AEW locker room, and more.
Catch all our video content on Bluesky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X.
Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideGuest: Maxwell Jacob FriedmanProducer: Brian H. WatersAdditional Product...
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July 7, 2025 • 76 mins
David and Kaz are set to discuss a huge week of wrestling that includes four shows (5:40).They discuss how these cards will look this weekend:
WWE Evolution (20:25)
WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event (32:00)
WWE Evolution vs. the Beyonce concert (41:29)
AEW All In (49:41)
Catch all our video content on Bluesky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducer: Brian H. Waters
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July 3, 2025 • 90 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Roman Reigns celebrated the birth of his sixth child. How many children of Bloodline members will be pro wrestlers in the next 30 years (0:30)? Then, they discuss the following:
Wrestling fan behavior (15:58)
CM Punk’s change of heart (25:08)
Adam Page vs. Jon Moxley to face off in a Texas Deathmatch (37:45)
Cody Rhodes joins the cast of ‘Street Fighter’ (41:04)
Ospreay &...
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June 30, 2025 • 84 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Where does “boo your momma” rank in terms of best comebacks to angry fans?
David and Kaz kick off the week by discussing Night of Champions (05:44), including:
(06:16) Solo Sikoa’s title win
(09:09) The debut of Tala Tonga
(12:25) John Cena versus everyone
(31:30) Kaz’s fantasy booking
(33:32) Jade Cargill versus Asuka
(42:06) Sami Zayn versus Karrion Kross
(5...
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June 26, 2025 • 95 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who’s the greatest French professional wrestler of all time (00:38)?
David and Kaz kick off the week by discussing Night of Champions before Brian Waters and Ben Cruz close the show with an interview with Gunther (1:09:31). They also discuss the following:
John Cena vs. CM Punk (5:50)
Jade Cargill vs. Asuka (18:50)
Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes (29:13)
Karrion Kross vs. Sami Zay...
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June 23, 2025 • 84 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Over the weekend at Fanatics Fest, who had the worse WWE entrance: Tom Brady or James Harden (0:30)?
Ben and Brian are filling in for David and Kaz today and kick off the show recapping WWE’s big weekend at Fanatics Fest and talk through some of their favorite moments (6:51). Then, they get into the following:
John Cena’s ‘Pipe Bomb’ sequel (14:50)
Jacob Fatu’s babyface run (28:59)
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June 20, 2025 • 94 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If Hulk Hogan had passed away because of some routine surgery, how would he describe how he went on to the afterlife (0:36)?David and Kaz kick off the week by previewing Jey Uso vs. Cody Rhodes in the King of the Ring tournament on next week’s 'Raw' (9:50). Then they discuss the following:
Bilingual Hangman (24:50)
The false reports that WWE is potentially for sale (31:08)
Blake Monroe's NX...
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: In kayfabe, who is the worst father: Paul Bearer, Rey Mysterio, Ric Flair, or Stu Hart (0:30)? David and Kaz kick off the week by discussing the reports about Triple H’s decision to make Gunther vs. Goldberg a world title match (3:35). Then they also discuss the following:
Whether or not the John Cena heel turn is turning the corner (20:05)
Who the one to dethrone Cena should be (32:55)
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who should be the mainstream artist to produce Seth Rollins’s new theme music (0:27)? Then they discuss the following:
Jey Uso’s 51-day world title reign ends on 'Raw' (11:36)
Gunther’s second title reign is set up to be better than the first (20:24)
King of the Ring tournament update (28:18)
Queen of the Ring tournament update (36:45)
Could Ron Killings win the WWE Champ...
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June 9, 2025 • 92 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who is more over, Ron Killings or Mr. Iguana? David and Kaz start the show with one of the wildest stories in pro wrestling, as Ron Killings, a.k.a. R-Truth, is BACK in WWE (2:53). Then they discuss the following:
Naomi becomes Ms. Money in the Bank (35:00)
Seth Rollins becomes a two-time Money in the Bank winner (46:24)
Preview for Jey Uso vs. Gunther on 'Raw' (62:40)
Becky Ly...
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Thunder Rosa challenged Britt Baker to a hair vs. hair match at All-In Texas. What’s a match that is less likely to happen (0:35)? Kaz is back, and he and David discuss the following from a wild week in wrestling:
The temperature around R-Truth’s release (2:10)
John Cena’s failed heel turn (16:45)
AEW Fyter Fest recap (28:13)
Fashion Corner With Shoes (40:44)
Mariah May m...
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June 2, 2025 • 71 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you were starting a wrestling promotion today, R-Truth, Carlito, or Braun Strowman (0:33)?
David is joined by Ben Cruz and Brian H. Waters this week and they reflect on the career of R-Truth, whose WWE contract will not be renewed (3:14). Later, they discuss Smackdown, including Naomi’s comments about Bianca Belair (50:52), and then they do a temperature check on Cody Rhodes (56:21).
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May 29, 2025 • 86 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who is the Tyrese Haliburton of the WWE?
David and Kaz kick off the show and discuss how Haliburton’s wrestling fandom has been very transparent and which wrestler is most like him (1:02). Then they discuss the following:
Jacy Jayne defeating Stephanie Vaquer for the NXT Women’s Title (7:00).
Ethan Page defeating Ricky Saints for the NXT North American Title (19:30).
Ranking the following...
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May 27, 2025 • 111 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who was the MVP of Memorial Day weekend (0:47)? David and Kaz kick off the show with their picks and then discuss the following:
A weekend full of returns (6:20)
Adam Page’s triumphant win over Will Ospreay (9:50)
The ‘Anarchy in the Arena Match’ continues to make its mark (18:22)
Mercedes Mone vs. Toni Storm: the most anticipated women’s wrestling match ever (24:03)?
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David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the pro wrestling parallels to the Knicks and Pacers and whether a match between Tyrese Haliburton and Jalen Brunson could have a WrestleMania match (5:45). Then preview the three loaded shows from the weekend, including:
AEW Double or Nothing (14:52)
WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event (1:07:00)
NXT Battleground (1:19:20)
Then they welcome Jordynne Grace, who discusses...
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Darby Allin climbed Mount Everest and planted the AEW flag. Is that the biggest highlight of his career (0:55)?
David and Kaz discuss the following from WWE 'Raw':
Zoey Stark was injured in the Money in the Bank qualifying match (5:50)
Rhea Ripley and Roxanne Perez qualified for the Money in the Bank ladder match (9:10)
Roxanne Perez gifted Dominik Mysterio some chicken nuggets (22:...
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May 15, 2025 • 75 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who had a better blade job, Jon Moxley or Josh Hart (0:30)?
Tribalism in wrestling can be a good thing (8:06)?
Where does Samoa Joe rank among the all-time greats (16:37)?
Kaz's hot take about Toni Storm’s character (31:00)
Why is John Cena’s heel turn not hitting right (38:22)?
What will happen when Cody Rhodes returns (53:28)?
MJF officially joins the Hurt Syndicate (56:20)
Cat...
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