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The Ringer Wrestling Show
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‘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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Chris Jericho on WWE Rumors and AEW Return. Plus the Wembanyama of Pro Wrestling
2d ago01:27:07Tap to summarizeCOLD 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 of AEW’s massive “Double or Nothing” pay-per-view this Sunday, May 24, 2026 (56:55). Jericho talks about the most underrated moments of his career, the rumors of returning to WWE, his recent AEW return, Stadium Stampede, his time filming ’Margo’s Got Money Troubles, and why he is a legitimate licensed magician in the state of Nevada. Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Backlash Reaction, WWE’s Reported Pay Cut Requests, and Jack Perry’s Pending Free Agency
1w ago01:26:12Tap to summarizeCOLD 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 match (and take a slight detour into Zayn and other WWE superstars’ reported pay cuts) Asuka’s potential retirement Danhausen’s mainstream appeal How strong Jacob Fatu came out of the main event Whose stock rose most after the PLE? They close out the show talking Darby Allin’s successful AEW World Championship defense over PAC at Fairway to Hell, as well as Jack Perry’s pending free agency and if he could potentially be WWE-bound. Subscribe to the Ringer Wrestling YouTube channel! Be sure to follow us on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram, Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods Mutually Part Ways With WWE
2w ago01:16:56Tap to summarizeCOLD 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)? Roman Reigns won’t work TV shows in June (45:45) Jacy Jayne defeats Charlotte Flair (56:18) Is the Bloodline running WWE again (60:17)? Who will have the biggest post-WWE career (68:51)? Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Subscribe to the Ringer Wrestling YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Can Darby Allin Last as a Fighting Champion? Plus, Which NXT Call-Up Has the Most Upside?
3w ago01:27:53Tap to summarizeDavid 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) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Subscribe to the Ringer Wrestling YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Why The Wyatt Sicks and Aleister Black Didn’t Work in WWE
3w ago01:04:38Tap to summarizeDavid 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 BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X.Subscribe to the Ringer Wrestling YouTube channel!Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducer: Brian H. WatersAdditional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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‘Raw’ After Mania Recap, plus Bryan Storkel Director of the Hulk Hogan Documentary Joins the Show
4w ago01:07:47Tap to summarizeCOLD 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 (23:21Sol 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 Ciampa vs Darby Allin (37:42)Later they sit down with the director of the four-part Hulk Hogan documentary, Bryan Storkel, and got some insight on the process (44:36)! They discussed the following:The most difficult thing to convey about Hogan (45:01)How many times did they interview Hogan? (46:23)What was Hogan like at the end? (47:06)The most revealing interview (50:20)The differences between Hulk Hogan and Terry Bollea (53:12)The challenges of telling Hogan's story (10:56)Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideGuest: Bryan StorkelProducer: Brian H. WatersAdditional Production Supervision: Ben CruzCheck out David’s special PSA to wrestling fans on our YouTube channel.Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X.Subscribe to the Ringer Wrestling YouTube channel!Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Ben Cruz, and Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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WrestleMania 42 Recap: Who Won the Weekend?
Apr 2001:01:43Tap to summarizeDavid, 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, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →WrestleMania 42 Interview Extravaganza, Part 4!
Apr 1900:45:38Tap to summarizeThe 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 CruzGuests: Ricky Saints, Royce Keys and Cruz Del ToroProducers: Brian H. Waters and Stefano Sanchez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →WrestleMania 42 Interview Extravaganza, Part 3!
Apr 1800:58:40Tap to summarizeThe 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. WatersGuests: Ilja Dragunov, Zelina, Aleister Black and B-FabProducers: Brian H. Waters and Stefano SanchezAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →WrestleMania 42 Interview Extravaganza, Part 2!
Apr 1700:32:59Tap to summarizeThe 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 CruzGuests: Dominik Mysterio and Austin TheoryProducers: Brian H. Waters and Stefano Sanchez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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