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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

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).

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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)

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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: Who had a better weekend—Ricky Saints, Je’Von Evans, or Oba Femi (0:18)?

David and Kaz kick off the week with a round of applause for a friend of the program and Thursday’s guest, Ricky Saints, who won the NXT World Title at ‘No Mercy’ (8:27). Then, they discuss the following:

 
Sami Zayn and Je’Von Evans steal the show on 'Smackdown' (15:37)

 
Who will be world champion first—Oba Femi or Sami Zayn (23:44)?

 
The next generation of Black main-eventers (24:35)

 
Bad Bunny to perform at the Super Bowl (41:20)

 
Jacy Jayne’s rising stock (45:20)

 
Vince McMahon gifts a bust to birthday-party attendees (1:05:20)

 
The “botched” three-count on 'Smackdown' (1:18:32)

 
Hardy Boyz meet Kai Cenat (1:34:31)

 
Who will Cena’s last match be against (1:38:35)?

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Ricky Saints, Oba Femi, and Je’Von Evans Lead the Next Generation of Stars. Plus, the Hardy Boyz Join Kai Cenat.

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: The Pro Wrestling Illustrated 500 came out this week, but who is no. 1 in the Kaz 500 (0:19)?David and Kaz kick off the show with their reactions to the PWI 500's top 10 (4:55). Then they discuss the John Cena vs. AJ Styles match (44:17).Later, they welcome the no. 1 contender for the NXT Championship, Ricky Saints, ahead of his title match with Oba Femi at No Mercy (1:15:20).He discusses the following:

 Getting really personal with his vignette in his hometown (1:16:23)

 The promo that put him on the mainstream map (1:21;44)

 Getting called out for being Cody Rhodes’s friend (1:27:30)

 Challenging for the NXT Championship (1:30:54)

 The WWE/NXT and AEW counterprogramming (1:41:31)

 Being backstage at the 2023 Royal Rumble while at AEW (1:44:03)

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Ricky Saints Talks NXT Title, Cody Rhodes, False Online Stories, and More. Plus, Pro Wrestling Illustrated 500 Reactions.

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Of everybody, which loss hit you the hardest (0:25)?

David and Kaz kick off the show discussing the reactions to ESPN writer Andreas Hale’s WrestlePalooza review (4:20). Then they get into the following from the weekend:

 
Thoughts on Brock Lesnar dominating John Cena (0:00)

 
Hangman Adam Page retains AEW World Title (18:42)

 
PAC returns during the coffin match (25:27)

 
Eddie Kingston returns with a win (38:53)

 
Hook and C.J. Stroud comparisons (41:00)

 
The Demand defeats the Hurt Syndicate (50:04)

 
Cope’s tribute to John Cena; Beth Phoenix arrives in AEW (55:06)

 
Stephanie Vaquer wins the Women’s World Title (70:40)

 
Cody Rhodes retains the WWE Championship (74:00)

 
Is Brock Lesnar going to join the Vision now? (78:20)

 
AJ Lee returns and looks great (93:05)

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

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Are the WrestlePalooza Critiques Fair? Did AEW All Out Provide Enough Memorable Moments?

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What’s the weirdest response you've ever gotten from someone when they find out you cover pro wrestling (0:40)?

David and Kaz kick off the show with a real conversation about the state of pro wrestling at the moment and its predictability, despite all the publicity and mainstream coverage (5:49).

Then they pick up their predictions game with picks for AEW All Out (42:59) and WWE Wrestlepalooza (1:05:00)

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

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Did Mainstream Coverage Hurt Pro Wrestling? Plus, AEW All Out and WWE Wrestlepalooza Picks.

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Would you rather be like MJF and get thrown into tables and thumbtacks, or like Shawn Michaels and get both knees replaced (1:04)?

David and Kaz discuss the news about Andrade being released from his WWE contract over the weekend (6:15). Then they discuss Dominik Mysterio's AAA Mega Championship win and ask whether he will become a bigger star than his dad, Rey Mysterio Jr. (30:33).

Later, they look over WWE Wrestlepalooza and AEW and discuss what they are looking forward to the most (53:44). They close the show with potential matches for WrestleMania 43 (1:32:09)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Will Dominik Mysterio Be Bigger Than Rey Mysterio Jr.? Plus, Andrade Released From WWE.

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the criteria for the GOOTs (greatest wrestlers of our time) and an official Masked Man list of wrestlers, and they determine whether they will qualify for the tournament (3:03). Then they discuss the following headlines:

 
WrestleMania will be in Saudi Arabia in 2027 (6:06)

 
Carmelo and Trick Williams reunite on NXT (27:30)

 
The AJ Styles promo on WWE ‘Raw’ (31:50)

 
Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch are doing their best work together (38:00)

 
Is LA Knight up next (42:27)?

 
AJ Lee’s first promo since WWE return (48:24).

 
Daniel Garcia’s heel turn (59:22)

Then they go over a list of 134 people and decide whether they fall above or below the Steiner line (1:03:01).

Last, AEW TNT champion Kyle Fletcher joins the show and discusses the following:

 

 

His approach to having the best match on the card every week (1:30:47)

 His character changes after the comparisons to other legends (1:37:43)

 His wardrobe and collection of pink suits (1:38:47)

 Becoming TNT champion (1:41:08)

 

Response to a critique from Stevie Richards (1:44:22)

 

Challenging Adam Page for the AEW world title (1:52:23)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Guest: Kyle Fletcher

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Who Is the Greatest Wrestler of Our Time? Plus, Kyle Fletcher Talks Critiques and Challenging for the AEW World Title.

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: On any given day in Chicago, who gets the biggest pop—Michael Jordan, Mike Singletary, CM Punk, or AJ Lee (0:30)?David and Kaz kick off the show with a huge announcement for next week’s episode of 'The Masked Man Show' (4:11). Then, we get another hot take from Kaz, and he says there is ONE thing AEW could do to get back in the fight with WWE (8:34). Later, they discuss the following:

 
John Cena’s last match (16:11)

 
Looking back on John Cena’s heel turn (25:39)

 
AJ Lee's return to WWE (29:54)

 
What match are you most excited for at WrestlePoolza (51:31)?

 
Most exciting matches for AEW Out (55:27)

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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?

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