‘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.
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David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Je’Von Evans becoming more serious (07:34), before diving into their review of AEW Double or Nothing from this past Sunday (09:59). The guys talk about whether Kevin Knight’s heel turn will be a success (17:16), Takeshita’s big win over Okada (25:43), and Cope and Cage winning the AEW Tag Team Championships from FTR (28:50). David and Kaz’s Double or Nothing review ends with their take on the rest of the card before looking forward to tonight’s 'AEW ...
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Will Sol Ruca in 11 years be a bigger deal than Charlotte Flair is now? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Ludwig Kaiser’s arrest in Florida yesterday, before diving into their predictions for AEW ‘Double or Nothing’ (14:53) and WWE’s ‘Saturday Night’s Main Event’ (30:09) coming up this weekend. Next, the guys are joined by one of WWE’s fasting rising stars, Sol Ruca, ahead of her highly anticipated match against Becky Lynch at ‘Saturday Night’s Main Ev...
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What would the Victor Wembanyama of pro wrestling look like? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the successes of the WWE Performance Center (07:57), before their takes on the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano MMA card (15:47). They also discuss: Darby Allin’s AEW World Title reign (31:08) Highlights from ‘Smackdown’ (36:59) Royce Keys’s WWE Run so far (41:42) Iyo Sky and Naraku (fka EVIL) getting married (46:51) The show ends with Chris Jericho joining ahead...
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What would Kaz’s version of a "John Cena Classic" look like? David and Kaz kick off the show comparing Kaz’s New York Knicks to Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns before recapping everything that happened at Backlash this past weekend. They get into: Whether Backlash was partly the WrestleMania show WWE’s writing team actually wanted to put together Is the Seth Rollins-Bron Breakker feud over? Why this Trick Williams-Sami Zayn match was better than their WrestleMania ma...
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which sports team would you like to see Danhausen un-curse next (0:06)? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, who have mutually parted ways with WWE (4:52). Then, they discuss the following: Getting Kofi Kingston ready for the main event (12:39) What’s next for the New Day (17:33)? Did WWE drop the ball with the New Day (23:17)? The meaning of restructuring a contract (30:41) Is WWE worried about the competition (37:43)? Rom...
David and Kaz kick off the show discussing Darby Allin’s current run as fighting AEW World Champion, and what that looks like for the next few months (5:32). Then, they discuss the following: Kazuchika Okada passing the torch to Konosuke Takeshita (21:56) Lizzy Rain’s debut and devastating finishing move (32:14) Will Kroos debuts on NXT (36:56) Which NXT call-ups have the biggest upside? (45:31) Thoughts on Roman Reigns’s full-time schedule (1:02:57) Three matches set for WWE Backlash (1:16:59) ...
David and Kaz kick off the show discussing the recent releases of 20-plus WWE superstars (4:40). Then, they discuss the Hulk Hogan documentary (29:43). Afterward they recap the following from WWE ‘Raw’: Jacob Fatu challenging Roman Reigns (48:12) Bron Breakker steps to Seth Rollins (50:58) Oba Femi created the “Oba Femi Open Challenge" (52:49) The Street Profits are not friends with Seth Rollins (56:42) Rey Mysterio Jr. defeats El Grande Americano (57:58) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueS...
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you could have anyone come on HOT97 and start a fake fight, who would it be? David and Kaz kick off the show discussing wrestling fan behavior throughout WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas(5:49). Then they discuss the following: Je’Von Evans jumping into Kaz’s arms (18:03) Whether or not Brock Lesnar is really retired (23:21 Sol Ruca and Ethan Page debut on WWE ’Raw’ ( 27:29) The Street Profits Return (30:11) CM Punk to challenge Cody Rhodes (34:51) Tommaso Ciam...
David, Kaz, and Brian fire up the mics on Monday morning in Las Vegas to recap WrestleMania 42! Finn Bálor is OK (1:20) Cody Rhodes defeats Randy Orton (4:29) Roman Reigns wins the World Heavyweight Championship (11:48) Oba Femi defeats Brock Lesnar (13:45) Pénta retains his intercontinental title (23:47) Winners of the weekend (37:13) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky , TikTok , Instagram Threads , and X . Subscribe to the Ringer Wrestling YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazee...
The Ringer Wrestling crew is live in Las Vegas for WrestleMania 42! To close out ’Mania weekend, the guys kick it with their last group of WWE Superstars: Ricky Saints (00:41) Royce Keys (20:05) Cruz Del Toro (31:43) Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide and Ben Cruz Guests: Ricky Saints, Royce Keys and Cruz Del Toro Producers: Brian H. Waters and Stefano Sanchez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
The Ringer Wrestling crew is live in Las Vegas for WrestleMania 42! With The Show of Shows finally here, the guys lock up with four more WWE Superstars: Ilja Dragunov (00:36) Zelina and Aleister Black (22:01) B-Fab (41:46) Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide and Brian H. Waters Guests: Ilja Dragunov, Zelina, Aleister Black and B-Fab Producers: Brian H. Waters and Stefano Sanchez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
The Ringer Wrestling crew is live in Las Vegas for WrestleMania 42! Today, they tap in with two of WWE’s young stars: Dominik Mysterio (00:45) Austin Theory (15:54) Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Brian H. Waters and Ben Cruz Guests: Dominik Mysterio and Austin Theory Producers: Brian H. Waters and Stefano Sanchez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Ringer Wrestling crew is live in Las Vegas for WrestleMania 42! They get an early start to the weekend’s festivities by sitting down to talk with four of WWE’s biggest stars: Kit Wilson (1:17) Nia Jax and Lash Legend (13:01) Je’Von Evans (29:41) Then, David chats with writer Brad Balukjian about his new Ringer dot com piece, “The History of WrestleMania 2” (34:01). Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guests: Kit Wilson, Nia Jax, Lash Legend, Je’Von Evans, and Brad Balukjian Producer: ...
We’re back, humanoids! Here is Part 2 of David, Kaz, Ben, and Brian’s draft, where they pick the matches they are most confident in when it comes to predicting the winner. They make picks for the following matches: Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk (2:31) The Usos and LA Knight vs. IShowSpeed and the Vision (12:33) Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes (17:00) Gunther vs. Seth Rollins (29:49) Rhea Ripley vs. Jade Cargill (33:58) Women’s tag team match (37:56) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky , TikTok , I...
Humanoids, we are just days away from WrestleMania 42. David, Kaz, Ben, and Brian draft which matches they are most confident in when it comes to predicting the winner (4:56). They make picks for the following matches: Liv Morgan vs. Stephanie Vaquer (8:59) "The Demon" Finn Bálor vs. Dominik Mysterio (12:15) Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre (18:32) Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar (25:29) Trick Williams vs. Sami Zayn (35:58) Becky Lynch vs. AJ Lee (41:36) Ladder match for the Intercontinental Championship ...
Cold Open Question of the Week: Who on the WrestleMania card could you beat in a fight (0:05)? David and Kaz kick off the show discussing AEW Dynasty: MJF retains the AEW World title (5:35) Jon Moxley defeats Will Ospreay (17:19) Liv Morgan releases a music video (26:51) Kevin Knight wins the TNT title (39:26) Chris Jericho’s WrestleMania résumé (55:50) Then, Ben and Brian join in and discuss the current build of WrestleMania and the fact that WWE is offering 25 percent off ticket prices (58:40)...
Cold Open Question of the Week: Which Old-School Wrestler Could Have Had a YouTube Channel? David, Kaz, Ben, and Brian welcome you to the first video episode of the Masked Man Show. Welcome to the Show (3:07) The Upcoming Hulk Hogan Documentary (6:03) Which Wrestler Should Be Featured Next on Netflix? (9:16) ? CM Punk Calls Out The Rock, Pat McAfee, and TKO on ‘Raw’ (17:13) What Are the Chances The Rock Wrestles Again? (24:10) TKO Is the Heel Now? (33:12) WrestleMania Ticket Prices (42:55) Who I...
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Netflix is editing some crowd chants: If you could edit any chant over Oba and Brock, what would it be (0:06)? Welcome to the new era of The Masked Man Show! David and Kaz kick off the show discussing the outrage sparked after Pat McAfee sided with Randy Orton on the road to WrestleMania. Welcome to The Masked Man Show (2:39) Kaz sets the IWC on fire with his Pat McAfee post (4:16) Does it make sense for Pat McAfee to join Randy Orton (10:59)? WWE is not as hot as...
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Historically, which wrestler do you think would be the best at age 55? (0:40) David, Kaz, and Brian kick off the show discussing Chris Jericho’s return to AEW (2:49). Then, as the card for WrestleMania shapes, they discuss the following: Stephanie McMahon confronts Cody Rhodes (23:39) Who could Randy Orton be talking to on the phone? (31:21) LA Knight attacks iShowSpeed at his home (43:12) The Hurt Syndicate is back in business. (50:44) NXT Stand and Deliver previ...
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you had to pick one wrestler on the roster to win a random championship to get on the WrestleMania card, who would it be (0:40)? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the announcement that John Cena will host WrestleMania (6:42). Then they discuss the following: Fans paying for a Cody Rhodes bus tour during WrestleMania weekend (10:30) Sami Zayn winning the WWE United States Championship (19:18) Which match they're more invested in: Cody Rhodes vs. Rand...
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you had to predict a reason for Toni Storm’s extended absence, what would it be (0:40)? David, Kaz, and Brian look at the following feuds developing for WrestleMania: Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker’s injury recovery time (9:31) Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar’s showdown (14:34) Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes (17:19) Roman Reigns and CM Punk (22:29) Stephanie Vaquer and Liv Morgan (33:36) Then they discuss what Je’Von Evans, Trick Williams, Gunther and a few others could...
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: When you were a kid, who was cooler, Chuck Norris or Dennis Rodman (0:41)? David and Kaz kick off the show discussing the IWC fallout after Ricochet's tweet and apology (13:45). They discuss the following: Who AEW will miss more, Toni Storm or Adam Hangman Page (29:23) Swerve challenges Kenny Omega for his EVP position (55:35) Oba Femi answers Brock Lesnar’s open challenge (1:12:34) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky , TikTok , Instagram Threads , and X . ...
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Five years ago this week was AEW’s exploding barbed wire death match. If WrestleMania had that match, who would you want to see in it (0:30)? David, Kaz, and Brian kick off the show discussing Ricky Sosa’s television debut on TNA wrestling (9:10) They discuss the following: Which wrestling themes they play enough before it hits ‘Spotify Wrapped’ (19:25) ESPN will no longer use letter grades for WWE PLEs (23:00) Brock Lesnar’s potential opponents for WrestleMania (...
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who is the Michael B. Jordan of pro wrestling (0:41)? David and Kaz kick off the show discussing the main event of ‘AEW Revolution,’ where MJF retained his title, leaving Adam Page to never challenge for the AEW World Title again (2:32). They discuss the following: Ronda Rousey is “All Elite” (14:02) Cope and Cage return (21:36) Jon Moxley’s impressive wrestling resume (26:26) MJF adds the Texas Death Match to his list of great matches (48:36) Randy Orton beats do...
The Ringer Wrestling Show dissects the most buzzworthy events in wrestling, from CM Punk's provocative promo exchange with Roman Reigns and its real-life implications, to a comprehensive recap of AEW Dynamite's standout matches and emerging stars. The hosts also break down Penta's Intercontinental Championship victory and the cultural controversy surrounding Gunther unmasking Dragon Lee. Wrapping up the episode, WWE Champion Drew McIntyre provides candid insights on his current title reign, his complex rivalry with Cody Rhodes, and his vision for WrestleMania, alongside personal revelations about his diet and upcoming acting roles.
David and Kaz dissect the latest WWE Elimination Chamber event, starting with the polarizing Danhausen and Seth Rollins reveals and their implications. They provide in-depth analysis of standout matches, including CM Punk's impressive performance against Finn Balor, Randy Orton's chamber victory, and Rhea Ripley's path to WrestleMania against Jade Cargill. The hosts also explore the promising future of talents like Trick Williams, Raquel Rodriguez, and Kiana James, while speculating on the evolving WrestleMania card, potential grudge matches, and the challenges of balancing veteran and rising stars.
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who do you think is the lone person with a 97 overall rating in 'WWE 2K26'? The show starts off with Kaz taking a victory lap after AJ Styles confirmed that he is retired from the ring (10:27). Then he and David discuss the MVPs of ESPN’s coverage leading into the Elimination Chamber (17:56). They also discuss: Who is the best booker in wrestling today? (33:42) How they would push the young talent in WWE (49:09) Predictions for the men’s Elimination Chamber (54:35...
David and Kaz explore the intriguing concept of Olympic professional wrestling, debating ideal US representatives and judging criteria. They analyze WWE's growing visibility in mainstream media, questioning if it's "too mainstream" and comparing modern appearances to past eras. The hosts then critically discuss the "Vision" injury curse, Seth Rollins' role in it, and how WWE's creative team is frantically pivoting major WrestleMania storylines due to unexpected injuries to key talents. The episode also touches on the controversial AJ Styles retirement and speculation about its true motivations.
David and Kaz dissect the week's wrestling news, starting with Hangman Page's perplexing stipulation challenge to MJF and its parallels to Cody Rhodes. They analyze Swerve Strickland's shocking and brutal heel turn against Kenny Omega, discussing its implications for AEW's roster. The hosts also touch on the latest in NXT's women's division and engage in lively speculation about the mysterious crate on SmackDown, pondering a potential Chris Jericho return and Elimination Chamber predictions.
