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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

Shoes is back! David and Kaz kick off the week by discussing #DIY winning the WWE Tag Team titles on Smackdown (4:40) and then they look at the current champions and predict whether they will still hold the titles by WrestleMania (5:40).

Later, they discuss who would be the first pick for Raw when it goes to Netflix (37:40) and then David has a hot take about NXT (45:00).

Kaz closes the show with his flaming hot take regarding Mercedes Moné (71:19).

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

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Flaming Hot Takes Regarding WrestleMania, Netflix, NXT, and AEW

Ben is out sick, but Brian, Khal, and David are here with a Wednesday edition of 'Worldwide' and they kick off the show by recapping last week’s ‘Factions Draft’ (2:45). Then, they discuss the following from this week:

The New Day being rejected by the WWE Universe (9:20)

Oba Femi and Trick Williams's showdown on NXT (20:34)

After the break, they go to the ‘Ringer Wrestling Worldwide’ hotline for They Said What?! and react to a hot take from the people, including the upcoming WWE transfer window (32:44 ).

They close the show by talking through the matches they are looking forward to most at this weekend’s Saturday Night’s Main Event (66:20)

For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160 or drop your “Am I the Heel?” situations at ringerwrestlingshowworldwide@gmail.com.

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Hosts: Khal Davenport and Brian H. Waters
Guest: David Shoemaker
Producer: Brian H. Waters

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New Day Rejected, Oba Femi Is Trick Williams’s Next Challenge, and WWE Transfer Window Picks | Ringer Wrestling Worldwide

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What’s the best day of the week to watch wrestling (0:32)?

David welcomes Khal and Brian from 'Ringer Wrestling Worldwide' to continue Wednesday’s conversation about Saturday Night’s Main Event with official predictions for the following matches:

Kevin Owens vs. Cody Rhodes (4:32)
Gunther vs. Finn Balor vs. Damian Priest (29:00)
Liv Morgan vs. Iyo Sky (41:51)
Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn (48:19)
The inaugural Women’s United States Championship match (54:38)

Then they close the show by recapping AEW Dynamite and the updated Continental Classic tournament (78:20)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event Preview | Masked Man Show

Kevin Owens Spoils Cody Rhodes's Night; Saturday Night’s Main Event Recap
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the nostalgic look of Saturday Night’s Main Event (3:20). Then they discuss the following:

Chelsea Green becoming the inaugural women’s U.S. champion (8:26)

Kevin Owens piledriving Cody Rhodes after the show went off the air (19:08)

Will Cody Rhodes vacate the title (22:48)?

Gunther retains his World Heavyweight title (41:38)

Liv Morgan's biggest win of her title reign (48:40)

Winners and losers from Saturday Night's Main Event (53:04)

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

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Kevin Owens Spoils Cody Rhodes's Night; Saturday Night’s Main Event Recap

The crew is back together! Ben, Khal, Brian, and David fire up the mics to discuss a few hot things from 'Raw,' including CM Punk and Seth Rollins's feud and how the crowd is seemingly split down the middle (3:00).
Plus, they discuss the possible teasing of Penta El Zero's arrival to WWE (37:26)
Then, in the Nostalgia Freakz Moment of the Week, they revisit Stone Cold Steve Austin and Booker T’s supermarket brawl (42:07).

After the break, they welcome the no. 1 contender for the NXT championship, Oba Femi. He comes on to discuss his upcoming match with Trick Williams, getting acclimated to pro wrestling, his relationship with Shawn Michaels, the WWE transfer window, and more (55:26)

For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160 or drop your “Am I the Heel?” situations at ringerwrestlingshowworldwide@gmail.com.

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
Guests: David Shoemaker and Oba Femi
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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CM Punk and Seth Rollins's Rivalry Heats Up, and Stone Cold Steve Austin and Booker T’s Supermarket Brawl Revisited. Plus, Oba Femi Talks His NXT Title Match. | Ringer Wrestling Worldwide

David and Kaz kick off the show by recapping Darby Allin and Will Ospreay’s banger from AEW Dynamite (4:55). Then they get into the following:

Mercedes Moné is coming into her own (15:08)

Is it time to wrap up Adam Cole and MJF (21:19)?

AEW is suffering without the world title on TV every week (40:00)

Who will open the premiere or 'Raw' on Netflix (45:00?

Kevin Owens proclaims himself as the real world champion with the Winged Eagle (53:32)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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Darby Allin and Will Ospreay: TV Match of the Year? Plus, WWE Gears Up for Netflix. | The Masked Man Show

David and Kaz close out the year with the Maskies, handing out awards in the pro wrestling world, including Wrestler of the Year, Moment of the Year, Feud of the Year, and more!
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters

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The Maskies: End of the Year Awards | The Masked Man Show

Merry Christmas Eve! Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show sharing some of their wrestling-related Christmas traditions (2:54). Then, they discuss what Drew McIntyre’s road to WrestleMania might look like (7:09), and the latest turn in the New Day story (22:06). Then, in the ‘Nostalgia Freakz Moment of the Week’, they revisit Starrcade 1998, when Kevin Nash ended Goldberg’s epic 173-match win streak (30:160). Then, in a special “Worldwide Christmas Carol” segment, the guys get into the gift-giving spirit as the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet-to-Come (53:34).
For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160 or drop your “Am I the Heel?” situations at ringerwrestlingshowworldwide@gmail.com.
***Warning do not listen with your kids in the car unless you want to ruin Christmas for them***

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Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters
Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Drew McIntyre’s Path to WrestleMania, and Revisiting Kevin Nash-Goldberg at Starrcade '98 | Ringer Wrestling Worldwide

Happy New Year’s Eve! Ben, Khal, and Brian fire up the mics for one last time in 2024 and start off reminiscing on WWE Monday Night Raw’s time on USA Network (1:01). Then they discuss Cody Rhodes defending his WWE Championship against Kevin Owens in a ladder match at the Royal Rumble (7:40), followed by Seth Rollins and CM Punk going back and forth to close out the Raw on USA era (21:30).

Then, in the ‘Nostalgia Freakz Moment of the Week’, they revisit the infamous “Finger Poke of Doom” as Hollywood Hogan defeated Kevin Nash (33:50). After the break, they go to the Worldwide Hotline where they react to take from you the people regarding a storyline surrounding Kevin Owens, Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes and Triple H (52:49).To close the show, they react to WWE’s list of the top moments from Monday Night Raw in 2024 (59:45).

For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160 or drop your “Am I the Heel?” situations at ringerwrestlingshowworldwide@gmail.com.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 
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Punk & Rollins End USA’s Raw Era with a Bang, and Revisiting the “Finger Poke of Doom” | Ringer Wrestling Worldwide

Adam Copeland Is the Wrestler Now Known as Cope, Plus Cena-Cody for WrestleMania? | The Masked Man Show
David is back on the grid and Kaz welcomes him back by catching him up on everything in pro wrestling that he missed. He recapped the following from the last two weeks:

Ricochet taking out Swerve on 'AEW Dynamite' (12:57)

Adam Copeland changes his in-ring name to Cope (24:00)

Kenny Omega returns at AEW World’s End (35:03)

Seth Rollins and CM Punk’s final faceoff (54:01)

John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania rumors (63:00)

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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Adam Copeland Is the Wrestler Now Known as Cope, Plus Cena-Cody for WrestleMania? | The Masked Man Show

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing AEW Dynamite and some of the growing pains the promotion is experiencing (6:14). Then they discuss the discourse around WWE shows being spoiled on social media (32:40). Later they discuss the Bloodline’s fifth member for War Games (40:45) and Jaida Parker’s drawing power on NXT (53:00), before David closes the show by answering a few mailbag questions (58:54).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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AEW’s Growing Pains, WWE TV Show Spoilers, and Mailbag Questions! | The Masked Man Show

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