Ladies and gentlemen, Peter Rosenberg is officially off the market. And after witnessing the New York City spectacle on Saturday night, SGG, Dip, and Misshattan herself join Rosenberg to break it all down. After that, the guys get into the wrestling of it all (36:16) by looking back on last week’s 'SmackDown’ and discussing expectations for Logan Paul at ’SummerSlam.' Plus, Dip's speech (1:01:55) and how did Shoemaker get such a hot wife? Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, Dip Producer: Troy Far...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 10 min
David and Kaz kick off the show with some highlights from Peter Rosenberg’s wedding. Then they do a deep dive on The Bloodline segment that took place at Madison Square Garden Roman Reigns bowing down to Jey Uso (12:20) Comparing the story to Evolution (23:00) Can Jey Uso handle being a world champion? (29:00) Will Bray Wyatt challenge Roman next? (35:00) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. We are also on Instagram and Threads. Hosts: David Shoema...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Twenty hours from now, Rosenberg and Misshattan will tie the knot in the heart of New York City. To celebrate the momentous occasion, Rosenberg speaks with those closest to him on today’s edition of the Friday Something. First, Rosenberg calls Dip fresh off his visit to a luxury clothing store and just before receiving his gift basket (5:08). Then, SGG joins to talk about … Keith Olbermann? In between all of that, Rosenberg actually talks wrestling upon opening the mailbag (13:55). Enjoy yoursel...
Jul 07, 2023•49 min
David and Kaz are back to help you dive into another week of wrestling content. Today’s topics include: Eddy Thorpe vs. Damon Kemp (07:00) The Creed Brothers' departure from NXT (19:00) Kevin Nash’s comments on LA Knight (50:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Brian H. Waters and Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Fresh off Monday Night Raw in Baltimore, Brian kicks off the show by telling Ben and Khal how legit “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio’s boos are. Then they discuss the following headlines: Kevin Nash said that LA Knight is a rip-off of the Rock (3:09) There's trepidation within WWE about Roman Reigns getting pinned (8:49) Gable Steveson is potentially better than people think (16:11) Later, in They Said What?!, they react to a couple of hot takes from the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline (22:33) and then disc...
Jul 05, 2023•57 min
Air conditioner etiquette, a shoutout to U.K. ladders, and Dip still lets his parents pay for him at dinner. Yup, you read all of that right. On this special Independence Day episode of the program, Rosenberg, Dip, and SGG (eventually) get into the 'Money in the Bank' of it all, discussing things like: Shayna Baszler turning on tag team partner Ronda Rousey (14:31) The raucous crowd at the O2 Arena and whether London could host ‘Wrestlemania’ in the very near future (19:41) A spirited debate abo...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 12 min
David and Kaz kick off the show getting ready for the 4th with a great discussion about everyone’s favorite thing, food (4:33)! Then, they recap 'Money in the Bank.' Overall grade of the show (9:48) Damian Priest's win (12:22) LA Knight still over despite losing (20:34) Iyo Sky's genius finish (35:45) The Bloodline Civil War (41:03) Rumored matches for 'SummerSlam' (50:50) Plus, Kaz responds to an email regarding his U.K. food takes (73:05). Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer Ti...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 24 min
David and Kaz are back to guide you into the ‘Money in the Bank’ weekend. Topics include: Gunther vs. Riddle (12:30) Cody Rhodes vs. Dominik Mysterio (21:20) Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match (32:30) Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match (41:05) The Bloodline Civil War (53:50) Carmelo Hayes on ‘Raw’ (1:15:00) Jungle Boy’s heel turn (1:17:20) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 25 min
On this episode of the ‘Cheap Heat’ Friday Something, Rosenberg calls upon friend of the program Sam Roberts to debate Saturday’s ‘Money in the Bank’ and whether it’s better for business purposes to have LA Knight or Logan Paul take home the briefcase (16:26). Then, they tell the rest of the wrestling podcast industry to give them credit for blazing a trail for other wrestling podcasts to follow in their massive footsteps. Plus, Rosenberg dives into the mailbag (32:48) and Troy has a change of h...
Jun 30, 2023•48 min
How many FACTS did you receive last week? Ben, Khal, and Brian react to Khal’s fire catchphrase. Then, they discuss the following headlines: - WWE trying to “Vince-proof” last-minute changes to shows (3:39) - The Bloodline having secret rehearsals for a reportedly “wild” finish at 'Money in the Bank' (11:30) - WWE being high on the current iteration of Judgement Day (19:07) Later, in They Said What?!, they react to Kaz’s take on Kenny Omega-Will Osprey being “Meltzer-bait” (31:37). Then, they di...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 4 min
After engaging in some privileged wardrobe debate, the odd-shouldered Rosenberg and his cohorts SGG and Diperstein discuss the following on today’s episode: Why the events of ‘Forbidden Door’ surprised Rosenberg (12:44) Rhea Ripley’s rise and whether she’s the best female wrestler going (19:55) Bianca Belair and whether the guys think she’s turning heel (22:16) Why Ronda Rousey is finally tolerable (26:25) ‘Money in the Bank’ speculation (35:50) Plus, mailbag (47:50) and SGG is a dirt sheets sup...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 10 min
AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door was an incredible show and Dave and Kaz share their thoughts. Will Ospreay vs. Kenny Omega and whether or not it’s the match of the year already (5:52) CM Punk being booed (30:20) Jungle Boy turning heel (51:16) Bryan Danielson vs. Kazuchika Okada (65:57) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Let me talk to ya! Rosenberg and SGG kick off the Friday Something of Cheap Heat with some mailbag questions (7:40). Then they are joined by LA Knight and he discusses the following: Overcoming adversity in route to his dreams (31:13) Getting cut from WWE (33:00) Calling out Rosenberg for saying he is “Reportedly Over” (40:02) Origins of the “Yeah” catchphrase (44:43) Host: Peter Rosenberg and Stat Guy Greg Guest: LA Knight Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
Jun 23, 2023•57 min
David and Kaz are back again to lend you their insights on the world of professional wrestling. Today’s topics include: AEW ‘Forbidden Door’ preview (07:00) Booking a Goldberg return (31:00) Bron Breakker vs. Seth Rollins (54:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 8 min
With the return of NXT's 'Raw Underground,' Ben kicks off the show by asking Khal and Brian who in the Ringer Wrestling crew would win a 'Raw Underground' tournament. Then they discuss the following headlines: Bully Ray's claim that the Usos are the greatest WWE tag team of all time (05:02) CM Punk’s "off the cuff" AEW 'Collision' promo (15:27) Kofi Kingston's argument that a Xavier Woods singles title win is only a matter of time (25:20) Later, in They Said What?!, they react to Peter Rosenberg...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 10 min
With the big day just two weeks from Saturday, a nervous Rosenberg is joined by SGG to dig into the latest in the world of professional wrestling (0:00). On today’s episode, the guys discuss: Rosenberg’s wedding walkout dilemma (9:38) The guys' thoughts on AEW’s 'Collision' and what AEW could have done better (13:45) Why they didn’t like CM Punk’s promo at ‘Collision’ (15:30) Whether the last three years in WWE should be dubbed “The Bloodline Era” or “The Roman Era” (26:06) How they expect Logan...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr
David kicks off the show by asking Kaz and Phil who would be the Bradley Beal of pro wrestling. Then they discuss the following: CM Punk’s return to AEW on the premiere of 'Collision' (5:53) A potential AEW brand split (20:40) Austin Theory’s stock (55:20) The Bloodline civil war (76:08) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Phil Schneider Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 35 min
On today’s episode of the ‘Cheap Heat’ Friday Something, WWE’s Bron Breakker joins Rosenberg to preview his upcoming match with Seth Rollins and also to talk about his start in pro wrestling. Then, he talks about his relationship with his father and his former life as an NFL player. Plus, Misshattan joins Rosenberg for the mailbag (22:55). Did you miss her? Host: Peter Rosenberg Guest: Bron Breakker Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 16, 2023•45 min
This week, Kaz is joined by Angelo Dawkins, one-half of the Street Profits, to dive into everything from his favorite sports teams to the biggest happenings in WWE. The guys discuss the following: Their thoughts on the NBA playoffs (03:48) What makes Nikola Jokic special (10:58) How Dawkins feels about his Cincinnati Bengals (17:24) Potential new WWE tag team titles (21:15) Dawkins’s thoughts on a solo run and why disrespect fuels him (22:37) His 'WrestleMania' moment against Braun Strowman (28:...
Jun 15, 2023•44 min
Ben, Khal, and Brian open the show by discussing their excitement for Dominik Mysterio-Cody Rhodes at Money in the Bank. Then they get into some of the biggest headlines, including: WWE wanting Drew McIntyre back at Money in the Bank (2:56). Seth Rollins saying full-timers should have priority at WrestleMania (8:30). LA Knight being the betting favorite to win Money in the Bank (14:56) Later, in They Said What?!, they go to the ‘Wednesday Worldwide’ Hotline for an interesting Forbidden Door hot ...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Rosenberg and Dip are together in New York City with the physically large SGG clocking in from his palatial studio in Philadelphia. On today’s episode, the guys get into: Ariel Helwani’s interview with Eric Bischoff and whether the guys agree with the criticisms Bischoff hurled toward AEW and Tony Khan (12:23) Solutions for how AEW can take its product to the next level SGG barks back! (31:37) WWE preparing Jey Uso to be the heir apparent to Roman Reigns (35:30) Plus, Dip expresses some issues w...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 11 min
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Charlotte Flair’s return on 'SmackDown' (5:50), 'Young Rock' being canceled (9:00) and the Rock’s response to the social media trolling (12:00).Then they discuss Roman Reigns’s win over Cody Rhodes, touching on the following: What WWE would look like with Cody as champion (19:26) What the Bloodline would look like if Roman lost (30:04) What if Cody was never the guy? (34:10) Roman as a babyface (37:50) Paul Heyman’s stance (43:12) Be sure to check ou...
Jun 12, 2023•57 min
In this episode of the ‘Cheap Heat’ Friday Something, Rosenberg flies solo for some mailbag questions about the guys’ AEW conversation from Tuesday’s episode and more LA Knight stuff. Plus Rosenberg conducts a psychological experiment on Bear, and how long is too long for the toast at a wedding reception? After that, MVP joins Rosenberg to look back on the life and legacy of the late great Iron Sheik, who passed away this week at the age of 81 (28:17). Host: Peter Rosenberg Producer: Troy Farkas...
Jun 10, 2023•51 min
This week, David and Kaz are joined by comedian Dan Soder to dive into another week in the world of professional wrestling. Today’s topics include: A look back at the career of the Iron Sheik (02:00) Reactions to last night’s ‘Dynamite,’ including MJF and Adam Cole’s face-off (20:00) Takes on ‘Monday Night Raw,’ including Seth Rollins’s main-event title defense (1:01:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Dan Soder Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 21 min
Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by paying their respects to WWE Hall of Famer the Iron Sheik, who recently passed away. Then they jump into the biggest headlines of the week, including: Liv Morgan confirming the severity of her injury (9:11) WWE slowly building Grayson Waller (16:27) Jake the Snake ripping Bret “the Hitman” Hart (21:27) Later, in They Said What?!, they react to Peter Rosenberg’s take on LA Knight before tapping into the ‘Wednesday Worldwide' Hotline for an interesting Blo...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 22 min
The best trio in pro wrestling podcasting is back together again for another can’t-miss episode of ‘Cheap Heat.’ Before inevitably getting into another heated conversation about bagels, the guys discuss: Dip’s past life as a DJ and why it didn’t work out (3:27) The perception of Cody Rhodes these days (10:50) Thoughts on the ‘Money in the Bank’ qualifying matches last Friday night (16:20) What will happen with Jey Uso? (21:31) Plus, some AEW talk and a little mailbag (36:19). Hosts: Peter Rosenb...
Jun 06, 2023•59 min
David kicks off The Ringer Wrestling Show's week of content with Khal and Brian from Wednesday Worldwide and they discuss the following: Lacey Evans and Sgt. Slaughter’s daughter's Twitter beef (:30) Which title does Cody Rhodes get first? (8:50) Predictable Money in the Bank qualifiers? (16:43) The Bloodline storyline takes another turn (23:57) Roman Reigns presented with a new championship (30:00) Bryan Danielson calls out Kazuchika Okada for AEW Forbidden Door (39:54) WWE signs deal with Twit...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 6 min
On this episode of the 'Cheap Heat' Friday Something, new WWE women’s tag team champion Shayna Baszler joins Rosenberg for a conversation about her former life as an MMA fighter, why she left MMA for the world of pro wrestling, the differences between MMA and pro wrestling, winning the tag team championship alongside Ronda Rousey, and more. Plus, Rosenberg dives into the mailbag (31:04). Host: Peter Rosenberg Guest: Shayna Baszler Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
Jun 02, 2023•42 min
David and Kaz are joined by comedian and host of ‘WrestleRoasts’ Dan St. Germain to discuss another loaded week in the world of professional wrestling. Topics include: CM Punk’s return being made official by Tony Khan (02:00) Don Callis’s promo on last night’s ‘Dynamite’ (17:45) Highlights from ‘Raw’ (31:00) Bray Wyatt rumors (44:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Dan St. Germain Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr
Ben, Khal, and Brian raise their red Solo cups to the sky to celebrate Montez Ford’s birthday! Then they get into the following headlines: Ronda Rousey criticizing WWE’s women’s tag team division (3:35) Justin Credible disliking AEW’s use of Bryan Danielson (10:22) AEW talent being anxious about a potential brand split (16:16) Tony Khan’s relationship with Bill Goldberg (27:22) Later, in They Said What?!, they react to Kaz’s take on the Saudi Arabia crowd before heading to the 'Wednesday Worldwi...
May 31, 2023•56 min
