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The Ringer

‘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.

The Ringer Wrestling Show

David and Kaz discuss the current state of wrestling ratings, mainstream interest in wrestling, the challenges of ticket prices and accessibility, and the future of wrestling on streaming platforms. They also delve into AEW's new championship, Ridge Holland's controversial situation regarding his contract, the need for change in wrestling compensation, and much more.

Be sure to check out our videos on⁠ BlueSky⁠,⁠ TikTok⁠,⁠ Instagram Threads⁠, and⁠ X⁠.

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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Has the Moment Faded for Streaming? Plus: Ridge Holland, and Wrestling's Evolving Media Landscape

Long-Term Title Reign Casualties. Plus, Does WWE Know Who John Cena’s Last Opponent Will Be?

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the champion WWE Superstars who were once under AEW contracts (0:34). Then they discuss the following from the weekend:

 
Cody Rhodes defeats Drew McIntyre at Saturday Night’s Main Event (4:18)

 
Are LA Knight and Drew McIntyre casualties of booking long-term title reigns (10:54)?

 
Whether WWE knows who John Cena’s final opponent will be (22:33)

 
Jade dominates Tiffany Stratton to become the new WWE Women’s Champion (40:59)

 
Is it time for Jey Uso to turn heel (56:48)?

 
Was CM Punk’s world title win a letdown (1:08:20)?

Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X.

Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Long-Term Title Reign Casualties. Plus, Does WWE Know Who John Cena’s Last Opponent Will Be?

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What’s your favorite wrestling holiday trope (0:19)?

With Shoes still under the weather, Kaz is joined by Brian H. Waters, and they kick off the show discussing a very entertaining ending on AEW Dynamite where Samoa Joe became the no. 1 contender for the AEW World title and was attacked by Adam “Hangman” Page, who was impersonating Tony Schivaone (3:46). Then they preview WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event:

 
Jey Uso vs. CM Punk (26:14)

 
Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre (41:36)

 
Tiffany Stratton vs. Jade Cargill (45:06)

 
 Dominik vs Penta vs. Rusev (53:29)

They close the show with a discussion about what Chris Jericho’s return to WWE would look like (1:03:40), the WrestleMania Ad that has fans upset (1:14:20), and Andrade’s next moves (1:18:00)

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Hosts: Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Adam “Hangman” Page Is Entertaining! Plus, WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Preview

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the incredible main event of AEW Dynamite between Okada and Bandido (3:58). Then they discuss the following :

 
AJ Styles and Dragon Lee winning the World Tag Titles (13:32)

 
Dominik Mysterio set to be WWE’s next biggest male star (20:38)

 
Who will be a more interesting champion, Jey Uso or CM Punk (30:00)?

 
Kaz’s message to Je’Von Evans (53:16)

 
NXT Halloween Havoc preview (1:02:06)

Then close the show picking wrestlers they would dress up as for Halloween (1:24:00).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Is Dominik Mysterio WWE’s Next Big Male Star? Plus, Who Will Be a More Interesting World Champion, Jey Uso or CM Punk?

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you were a rapper or rock star, which AEW faction would you name your backing band or crew after (1:06)?

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the “I Quit” match between Darby Allin and Jon Moxley and discuss the finish and the backlash it received online as far as being suitable for kids (3:31). Then they welcome Brian H. Waters to the table for an Adam “Hangman” Page epiphany (23:26). Then they discuss the following:

 
Wrestle Dream highlights (37:44)

 
Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre’s showdown on Smackdown (57:49)

 
WWE reportedly will be using AI to assist with writing story lines (1:01:20)

 
Ilja Dragunov’s return and United States Championship win (1:08:23)

Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X.

Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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The “I Quit” Match That Left Questions. Plus, the Adam “Hangman” Page Epiphany.

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you were a rapper or rock star, which AEW faction would you name your backing band or crew after (0:40)?

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Andrade’s sudden disappearance from AEW after making his debut a few weeks ago (5:12). Then they discuss Seth Rollins’s shoulder injury, which could have him sidelined through WrestleMania (20:46). Afterward, they welcome Blake Monroe, who discusses the following:

 
Choosing WWE over AEW (36:25)

 
What she enjoys about NXT (47:09)

 
Closing the Toni Storm chapter (55:09)

 
International crowds vs. American crowds (1:02:40)

 
Getting used to being called Blake (1:06:34)

They close the show by discussing John Cena’s last match (1:07:50) and the level of intrigue surrounding and their predictions for AEW WrestleDream (1:22:26).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters

Guest: Blake Monroe

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Blake Monroe Talks Choosing WWE, Thriving in NXT, Closing the Toni Storm Chapter, and More

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Would you rather get Dominik Mysterio’s neck tattoo or all of Aleister Black’s tattoos from the neck down (0:44)? David and Kaz fire up the mics immediately after 'Raw' and react to Bron Breakker kicking Seth Rollins out of the Vision (2:55). Then they discuss the following:

 
WWE is moving forward with young talent (12:55)

 
John Cena and AJ Styles's pro wrestling tribute (32:50)

 
Mike Santana wins the TNA Championship at Bound for Glory (47:47)

 
Konosuke Takeshita wins the IWGP Heavyweight Championship (51:14)

 
The MFTs put on the face paint (57:20)

 
Roman Reigns doesn’t want to see the Usos until Christmas (1:03:30)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Seth Rollins Kicked Out of The Vision! Plus, WWE Finally Shakes Things Up.

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: You have to spend the rest of the week in Pac's or Moxley’s ring gear; whose are you choosing (1:04)? David and Kaz kick off the show discussing Santos Escobar re-signing with WWE and Kofi Kingston’s and Xavier Woods’s contract extensions (8:34). Then Ben Cruz and Brian joins to predict WWE Crown Jewel (25:22).

Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X.

Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Ben Cruz, and Brian H. Waters

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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WWE Crown Jewel Preview and Predictions

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: With the recent celebration of Teacher Appreciation Day, which WWE superstar participating in Crown Jewel looks the most like a teacher (0:45)? David and Kaz discuss a few highlights from the weekend and 'Raw,' including:

 
Santos Escobar doesn’t re-sign with WWE and enters free agency (5:37)

 
Could more wrestlers turn down WWE contracts (22:52)?

 
Maxxine Dupri shocks the world in win over Becky Lynch (31:25)

 
Is there tension between Roman Reigns and the Usos (47:00)?

 
Why Je’Von Evans should be on SmackDown every week (1:12:49)

 
AEW Dynamite: Title Tuesday preview (1:14:39)

Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X.

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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The Bloodline Story Reloading, Favorite Wrestling Tropes, and Pro Wrestling Free Agency

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Would you rather be in a car accident or Darby Allin in a match (:45)?

David and Kaz close your week with a few recent headlines, including:

 
Andrade’s return to AEW (3:41)

 
Adam Hangman Page and Samoa Joe’s build-up for the world title (31:25)

 
NXT Showdown preview (51:09)

 
Why Oba Femi should not face John Cena (58:14)

 
Is Je’Von Evans too young for Raw or Smackdown (1:09:00)?

 
Roman Reigns to be the WWE QB1 soon (1:17:19)?

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Andrade Is Back in AEW, Plus Is Roman Reigns Gearing Up for Another Title Run?

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which member of the Wyatt Sicks are you cosplaying as the next time you sit in the front row?
David and Kaz welcome ESPN’s Marc Raimondi to the show who is the author of ‘Say Hello to the Bad Guys,’ the book on the NWO and how it changed America. They discuss the following:

How the NWO book came about (6:48)

What fans can expect from the book (9:21)

Favorite member of the NWO (13:50)

How the NWO is still apart of POP culture (22:09)

Then they jump into a few current headlines in pro wrestling including:

Swerve’s rivalry with Will Ospreay (29:17)

Joe Hendry’s viral moment in ‘NXT’ (41:16)

The Wyatt Sicks's debut on ‘Monday Night RAW’ (45:30)

Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.
Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Guest: Marc Raimondi
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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The Wyatt Sicks Creates Chaos on ‘RAW’! Plus, Marc Raimondi Joins to Discuss His Upcoming Book on the NWO. | The Masked Man Show

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