Ben, Khal, and Brian share their reactions to the Rock’s return on 'SmackDown' this past weekend. Then they get into the following headlines of the week: John Cena being listed as “Greatest of All Time” on internal WWE roster (7:56) WWE considering changes to titles and adding weight classes (18:34) Kevin Nash giving possible reasons Triple H would be hesitant to re-sign LA Knight (29:02) Later, in They Said What?!, they react to a call from The Worldwide Hotline regarding WWE hedging its bets w...
Sep 20, 2023•56 min
With a few days to digest the news of The Rock’s long-awaited return last Friday night, Rosenberg and SGG are here to discuss the following on today’s episode: Speculation on the behind-the-scenes steps taken to get The Rock in the ring last Friday (7:47) The Rock’s appearance on 'The Pat McAfee Show’ and his assertion that he was close to signing on the dotted line to face Roman Reigns at this year’s 'WrestleMania' (15:22) The Rock’s actual in-ring performance Another incredible accomplishment ...
Sep 19, 2023•51 min
Important wrestlers (and podcasters) wear black tank tops! David, Kaz, and Brian, dressed in black tanks, discuss the Rock’s shocking appearance on 'WWE SmackDown.' They get into the following: The Rock reporting that his match with Roman Reigns was supposed to happen at WrestleMania 39 (2:41) A potential Rock vs. Cody Rhodes match (14:20) Austin Theory in the ring with The Rock and Pat McAfee (22:08) Reaction to Brian Gewirtz’s prediction a few months ago (25:50) Lower expectations for 'AEW Col...
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 21 min
David and Ben return to recap the season finale of the second season titled, "High Flying." They discuss the wild main event at Harmageddon that saw Jack’s heel turn and the difficulties of nailing the shooting star press, then debate Wild Bill’s future and if Gully will forgive Jack after going off script. Also, they dive into Willie’s decision to finally come clean about DWL’s financials and discuss which characters have elevated themselves before giving out the awards for the episode. Hosts: ...
Sep 16, 2023•1 hr 18 min
We’re Double-Dipping on today’s Friday Something as Dip decides to grace you with his presence for the second time this week. To celebrate this momentous occasion on this Rosh Hashanah weekend, he and Rosenberg debate their issues with the PWI 500 and whether Jade Cargill is ready to make the jump to WWE (19:30) before taking some mailbag questions (30:19) on Dip’s demise, LA Knight, and whether Dip is the George Costanza of the professional wrestling world. Stay maj, everyone. Hosts: Peter Rose...
Sep 15, 2023•51 min
David and Kaz open the show by discussing the latest in wrestling news, including AEW pumping up its attendance numbers in Wembley Stadium and WWE and UFC officially being merged into TKO (02:00). Then, they discuss potential wrestling free agents, including Jade Cargill, Edge, and more (31:00). Later, the guys are joined by OVW’s Al Snow and Cash Flo to chat about the new Netflix docuseries ‘Wrestlers,’ starring both gentlemen (55:00). Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guests: Al Snow ...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 30 min
WWE just announced that the 2024 Royal Rumble will be in Tampa, Florida. Ben, Khal, and Brian discuss whether or not the Rumble is a bucket list event. Then, they get into the following headlines: Jim Cornette said Jon Moxley has held Bryan Danielson back in AEW (3:58) TKO Group’s lofty goal of trying to make sure “every UFC fan is a WWE fan and every WWE fan is a UFC fan" (22:50) Bad Bunny sets his sights on Roman Reigns and the Undisputed Title (34:27) Later, in They Said What?!, they react to...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 5 min
The world’s best pro wrestling podcasting trio is back! On today’s episode, Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip discuss: The official announcement that WWE and UFC are now merged together under the Endeavor umbrella (6:12) The reception of Jey Uso last night and whether we’ll ever see Jey vs. his brother Jimmy in a match (17:14) LA Knight’s promo from ’SmackDown’ and whether it was enough to finally win Dip over (21:24) The prospects for Dom Mysterio’s career (28:15) Dip’s change of heart on Chad Gable (38:...
Sep 12, 2023•56 min
David kicks off the show with the cold-open question of the week: Who would you join, Judgment Day or the Bloodline (00:40)? Then they talk about Bryan Danielson's announcement that he is retiring next year (5:09). Afterward, they get into a discussion about the next main-eventers in AEW and WWE (12:56). They close out the show by talking about the fans who revealed the video from NXT with Bron Breakker and Von Wagner (45:53). Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @R...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 6 min
David and Ben return to recap the penultimate episode of the second season, titled "Things That Matter." The guys discuss their excitement for next week’s season finale and debate what could be the stakes for the cross-promotion pay per view between Florida Wrestling Dystopia and the Duffy Wrestling League. Also, they discuss Willie’s continuing erratic behavior and debate if she'll accept Gully’s offer to join the FWD. As they give out this week’s awards, the guys discuss the importance of Stac...
Sep 09, 2023•1 hr 12 min
You never know what to expect on the ‘Cheap Heat’ Friday Something. And on today’s episode, two of the most handsome men in pro wrestling join the maj one Peter Rosenberg! First, Dip weighs in on the CM Punk conversation from Tuesday’s show, and he and Rosenberg also discuss MJF’s babyface run (1:50). The guys also hit some mailbag questions before WWE superstar Finn Bálor—ahead of tomorrow night’s Nassau Coliseum event—hops on to talk about the Judgment Day and when he knew they’d be this good,...
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr
David and Kaz are back to discuss the latest in the world of wrestling, kicking things off this week with a discussion about Gunther breaking Honky Tonk Man’s Intercontinental Championship record (01:00). The guys dive into the WWE and UFC deal and how bringing the companies together could affect the way we consume WWE as fans in the future (05:00). Of course David and Kaz take a moment to fantasy book potential CM Punk WWE return scenarios (16:00). Later, the guys react to last night’s ‘Dynamit...
Sep 07, 2023•48 min
How did you explain the CM Punk situation to your non–wrestling fan friends in one sentence? Ben, Khal, and Brian share how they did it. Then they get into the following headlines: WWE officials are “optimistic” about Jey Uso’s potential to be a solo star (7:11) Jack Perry has been suspended “indefinitely” (22:29) Booker T said that AEW thinks only about the matches, not the buildup (30:52) Later, in They Said What?!, they react to Rosenberg’s take on ‘Cheap Heat’ when he said that CM Punk will ...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 9 min
A fired up Rosenberg is joined by his old pal SGG on today’s episode to react to an action-packed weekend of professional wrestling. The guys discuss: John Cena’s return and the back-and-forth he shared with The Miz (5:50) The MAJ-ness of the cage match between Trish Stratus and Becky Lynch (13:53) If Judgment Day has replaced the Bloodline and why Rosenberg loves Grayson Waller on the mic (20:30) CM Punk’s exit from AEW, why the move locked in a really good weekend for Tony Khan, whether WWE sh...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 11 min
David and Kaz look back at the weekend full of pro wrestling after WWE Payback and AEW All Out. They get into the following: The Judgment Day on top (19:31) Jey Uso’s next chapter (24:00) AEW after CM Punk (34:20) Can L.A. Knight have five-star matches (43:07) Did we miss out on Edge vs. John Cena (59:29) Top five matches from the weekend (62:07) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. We are also on Instagram and Threads and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker...
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 22 min
CM Punk has been fired from All Elite Wrestling! David, Kaz, Khal and Brian fire up the mics and react to the breaking news. Tony Khan’s reactions (5:28) Was CM Punk worth the investment? (10:40) Will he return to WWE? (31:34) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. We are also on Instagram and Threads and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Khal Davenport and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...
Sep 03, 2023•49 min
Ahead of WWE Payback in Pittsburgh, Peter Rosenberg gets into today’s breaking news about John Cena’s return to WWE and what it entails. Then, ahead of tonight’s show, Rosenberg sits down with WWE superstar Raquel Rodriguez to discuss why she got into the business, her relationship with her father, what she wanted to be when she was growing up, her five years at the WWE Performance Center, her Spanish heritage, her relationship with Rhea Ripley, why she fully embraces the underdog role, and more...
Sep 02, 2023•36 min
David and Ben return to recap the sixth episode of the second season titled, "Appearances." They discuss how important this episode is to the lore of the show, all the flashbacks and how it changes the way we view certain characters, how it all connects to Tom Spade’s suicide, as well as this week’s awards (01:38). Also, the director of this week’s episode Peter Segal returns to discuss the process of casting the younger versions of Tom, Willie, and Wild Bill, what made this episode important to...
Sep 02, 2023•1 hr 36 min
On today’s episode, Rosenberg comes to you from the bustling JFK Airport to set the scene for WWE Payback before getting into a little mailbag, which features more angry e-mails about Dip’s LA Knight takes (7:54). Then, Rosenberg unearths a 2014 podcast interview he conducted with the late Bray Wyatt (22:51). Stay maj, everyone. Happy Labor Day weekend. Host: Peter Rosenberg Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 01, 2023•38 min
David and Kazeem are back as always to discuss all things wrestling, including both the real conflicts backstage and the scripted stories in the ring. Today’s topics include: CM Punk and Jack Perry’s backstage scuffle and what the potential impact from CM Punk’s second confrontation at AEW may be (01:00) AEW 'All Out’ predictions (32:00) WWE 'Payback’ predictions (46:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 5 min
This week, Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by fantasy booking John Cena’s return. Then they get into the following headlines: Saraya is setting her sights on Mercedes Moné (3:30) CM Punk’s questionable future in AEW and pro wrestling in general (17:10) Will Ospreay is “open to all options” after his New Japan deal expires (31:34) Later, in They Said What?!, they react to Dip’s take on 'Cheap Heat' when he said that Raquel Rodriguez may not be the best opponent for Rhea Ripley (37:52). The...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 6 min
The physically staycationing Peter Rosenberg is joined by his old pal Dip to discuss the following on another episode of the world’s no. 1 sports and recreation podcast: Dip’s memories of his favorite wrestler of all time, the late Bray Wyatt LA Knight’s performance on last Friday’s emotional episode of ’SmackDown’ CM Punk’s reported altercation with Jack Perry AEW’s record-breaking night this past weekend and why the guys were left shocked by the main event Why WWE is going too far with the Blo...
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Last week, Windham Rotunda, known as Bray Wyatt, passed away at the age of 36. Kaz kicks off the show by sharing a few stories from the time they worked together (4:00). Then he and David get into AEW All-In and recap the following: Brawl Out 2 (19:20) The real world champion of each match (30:38) Then before they close out, they react to John Cena being announced for the next seven weeks of 'Smackdown' (72:32) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. ...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 20 min
David and Ben return to recap the fifth episode of the second season titled, "Who the Hell Is The Condamned?" The guys discuss the return of Ace as his new gimmick, The Condamned, and debate if Charlie Gully, Roster, and Willie’s characters are baby faces, heels, or tweeners. Also, they discuss how the social media story line will affect the characters for the rest of the season and give out awards for this week’s episode. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Ben Lindbergh Producer: Jessie Lopez Additiona...
Aug 26, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Joined by David Shoemaker, the typically jovial Peter Rosenberg begins today’s Friday Something with a heavy heart as he and the Masked Man look back on the career and legacy of Bray Wyatt (0:00). Then, SGG pops in to give his thoughts on his favorite Wyatt memories before Rosenberg and Dip take it away with the usual Friday absurdity. Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Dip Guest: David Shoemaker Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 27 min
This week, the pro wrestling world lost the legend Terry Funk. David and Kaz welcome Phil Schneider to the show to discuss his legacy and some of his greatest moments and contributions to the wrestling business (4:20). Later, they predict all 11 matches at AEW All In (23:04) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. We are also on Instagram and Threads. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Phil Schneider Producers: Christian John Bradley an...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 14 min
This week, Ben kicks off the show with some “This Day in Wrestling History” trivia for Khal and Brian. Then they get into the following headlines: Chris Jericho almost having a cinematic match with Mike Tyson (4:23) Big E wanting to see Xavier Woods as World Champion (12:39) Shelton Benjamin wishing the Hurt Business happened in front of live fans (18:52) Later, in They Said What?!, they react to Kaz’s take on 'The Masked Man Show' in which he said Beth Phoenix would be a bigger get for AEW than...
Aug 23, 2023•53 min
Back with another episode of the world’s no. 1 sports and recreation podcast, Rosenberg and SGG discuss the following on today’s episode: More fallout from Dip’s takes on LA Knight (5:40) Nostalgia about Hulk Hogan’s best promos in WCW (18:20) Edge vs. Sheamus on ’SmackDown’ last Friday and rumors that Edge is headed to AEW (42:46) John Cena is back (1:06:34) Plus, the guys open the mailbag and find that a number of peckerheads have spent quite a bit of dough on ‘WrestleMania 40’ tickets (50:05)...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 25 min
This week, Kaz asks David the Cold Open Question of the Week: Who would be a bigger acquisition for AEW, Edge or Beth Phoenix? Then they discuss the following: Edge’s last match in Toronto (5:13) Cash Wheeler (16:10) WrestleMania ticket sales break records (22:30) All In preview (28:49) Smackdown recap (42:19) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. We are also on Instagram and Threads. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters Prod...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 5 min
David and Ben return to recap the fourth episode of the second season, titled ‘Heavy Heads.' They discuss how the show has set up the narrative for the rest of the season, Willie’s behavior, and AJ Mendez’s debut as Elle Dorado, as well as the reality of the conversation between Wild Bill, Man Beast and the Texas Slinger. Also, the guys give out the awards for this week’s episode. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Ben Lindbergh Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more a...
Aug 19, 2023•57 min
