The Ringer Wrestling Show

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you were Ricky Starks and had a year of not being used, what would you do with your time (0:36)? David and Kaz fire up the mics after a red-hot episode of 'AEW Dynamite'! In what David calls his favorite episode, they discuss the following; Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay unite against the Don Callis family (8:20) The Hurt Syndicate wins the AEW tag team titles (19:07) Jeff Jarrett’s promo Whether or not AEW has the oldest world title competitors (26:55) Then they preview this weekend’s Saturday Night’s Main Event (51:00): Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Nia Jax for the Women’s World Championship (53:17) Braun Strowman vs. Jacob Fatu (57:50) Gunther (c) vs. Jey Uso for the World Heavyweight Championship (1:02:34) Bron Breakker (c) vs. Sheamus for the WWE Intercontinental Championship (1:00:57) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Khal, and Brian celebrate two years of 'WORLDWIDE'! They kick off the episode with some of their favorite memories since starting the show (1:11). Then, for the anniversary edition, they go back to an oldie but a goodie, Highspot Headlines, where they react to some of the hottest topics of the week: Miro, Malakai Black, Ricky Starks, and Rey Fenix are reportedly WWE bound after their AEW contracts are up (10:06) Ilja Dragunov is ahead of rehab schedule (22:51) WWE is reportedly planning a draft after WrestleMania (29:43) Jade Cargill is nearing her return; who attacked her? (38:23) Then, for Nostalgia Freakz, they revisit the 1994 Royal Rumble, when Bret Hart and Lex Luger were named cowinners, and discuss whether or not this ending could happen today (39:55). Last, in They Said What?!, they react to a hot take from you, the people, on what’s next for Jacob Fatu and the theme music that got us going as young wrestling fans (58:50). For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160 or drop your Am I the Heel? situations at ringerwrestlingshowworldwide@gmail.com. Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey Humanoids, we have the full squad here for you today. First, David, Khal, and Brian discuss a news-filled weekend, including TNA crowning a new champion while saying goodbye to Jordynne Grace (2:19). Then they discuss what Charlotte Flair’s return could look like (19:15), Penta’s match with Pete Dunne, and how Rey Fenix could be used in AEW (28:19), Jacob Fatu standing out on Smackdown in Solo’s silence (53:12), Kevin Owens lobbying Sami Zayn for help (58:40), and more. Then, Kaz and Ben speak with Sheamus ahead of his match with Bron Breakker at Saturday Night’s Main Event (1:08:51). They discuss coming up in the wrestling business with Drew McIntyre (1:12:40), defeating John Cena for his first WWE Championship (1:28: 26), making the right picks on 'College GameDay' (1:38:12), and how he is looking to become the first WWE Ultimate Grand Slam Champion (1:44:23) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport & Brian H. Waters Guest: Sheamus Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WWE and TNA Wrestling Agree to Multiyear Partnership! Plus, is AEW’s Roster Too Loaded? David and Kaz kick off the show by sending condolences to WWE Hall of Famer Bob Uecker, who passed away at the age of 90 (5:10). Then, they discuss the news around Corey Graves’s tweets about being removed from the main roster of the broadcast team (8:43). Later, they recap AEW Dynamite, where MVP made his in-ring return (23:26). In breaking news, they react to WWE and TNA Wrestling striking a multiyear partnership deal that will have TNA wrestlers appear regularly on NXT programming (62:22). Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Khal, and Brian fire up the mics with David Shoemaker after another hot ‘WWE Monday Night Raw’ on Netflix (1:00). Ben, who was back in the building, shares how WWE followed up its Netflix debut with another banger. They discuss the following: Thoughts on WWE superstars declaring for the Royal Rumble (5:30) Penta making his debut against Chad Gable (13:110) Jey Uso’s chances of defeating Gunther (25:022 Finn Balor and Damian Priest’s street fight (33:09) Lyra Valkyria becomes the inaugural Women’s Intercontinental Champion (40:39) Then, for Nostalgia Freakz, they revisit the infamous barber shop segment that broke up The Rockers, Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty (45:32)), before briefly discussing Corey Graves’s tweet regarding his broadcast career (60:51). Last, in ‘They Said What?!’ they react to a hot take from you, the people, on a hypothetical gimmick match to select a new spokesperson for Real American Beer (71:22). For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on ‘They Said What?!’ leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160 or drop your 'Am I the Heel?' situations at ringerwrestlingshowworldwide@gmail.com. Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Guest: David Shoemaker Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Would you go to a WWE show dressed up as Penta if you were getting free front-row seats (0:29)? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing whether The Rock is working fans and if he will appear at WrestleMania (8:50). Then, they discuss the following: Kenny Omega not going after The Elite in his return (23:00) WWE’s reaction to Hulk Hogan getting booed during his Real American Beer promo (37:22) SmackDown being the Jacob Fatu showcase (46:30) ‘Monday Night Raw’ preview (55:43) Later, they welcome the brand-new NXT champion, Oba Femi, and he discusses the following: Crossing paths with The Rock after winning the NXT title (67:32) The NXT Platinum Era (67:34) His relationship with Shawn Michaels and Matt Bloom (79:33) Respect for Trick Williams (96:23) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which WWE superstar’s face would you put on Netflix to represent WWE? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the entire entertainment world witnessing Hulk Hogan getting booed (4:45). Then they discuss the following: The Rock’s WrestleMania probability (17:40) CM Punk defeating Seth Rollins (29:45) Which NXT stars will be a world champion on ‘Raw’ or ‘Smackdown’ (35:30) Kenny Omega returns to AEW Dynamite (47:14) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Khal, and Brian fire up the mics with David Shoemaker for a deep dive on a history-making new era of 'WWE Monday Night Raw' on Netflix (1:00). Ben shares his experience with the on-site energy at Intuit Dome before they get into the full card: The Rock crowning Roman Reigns as the Tribal Chief (16:08) John Cena declaring for the Royal Rumble (26:40) Rhea Ripley winning back the women’s world title (37:12) Jey Uso’s epic intro with Travis Scott (45:38) Hulk Hogan getting booed out of the arena (49:33) CM Punk defeating Seth Rollins (54:54) For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on ‘They Said What?!’, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160 or drop your 'Am I the Heel?' situations at ringerwrestlingshowworldwide@gmail.com. Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Guest: David Shoemaker Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Humanoids, the day the WWE Universe has been waiting for is finally here! David and Kaz preview the 'Monday Night Raw’ debut on Netflix (4:16). Then they discuss the first 'Smackdown' of the year, which featured Tiffany Stratton cashing in her money in the bank contract to become the new Women’s Champion (30:04). Later they talk Kenny Omega’s return at Wrestle Dynasty (41:52) and then they close the show with 'WWE Raw' on Netflix predictions (58:00) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special crossover episode of 'The Masked Man Show' and 'The Press Box,' David and Bryan Curtis welcome WWE chief content officer Paul Levesque, a.k.a. Triple H, to discuss the following regarding ‘Monday Night Raw’ moving to Netflix: How Netflix will handle the technology WWE will be giving (4:00) Comparing the Netflix move to the Fox move five years ago (9:54) Whether superstars are lobbying to be on 'Raw' versus 'SmackDown' (24:10) The reason Michael Cole and Pat McAfee were picked for 'Raw' on Netflix (33:30) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Bryan Curtis Guest: Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Copeland Is the Wrestler Now Known as Cope, Plus Cena-Cody for WrestleMania? | The Masked Man Show David is back on the grid and Kaz welcomes him back by catching him up on everything in pro wrestling that he missed. He recapped the following from the last two weeks: Ricochet taking out Swerve on 'AEW Dynamite' (12:57) Adam Copeland changes his in-ring name to Cope (24:00) Kenny Omega returns at AEW World’s End (35:03) Seth Rollins and CM Punk’s final faceoff (54:01) John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania rumors (63:00) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy New Year’s Eve! Ben, Khal, and Brian fire up the mics for one last time in 2024 and start off reminiscing on WWE Monday Night Raw’s time on USA Network (1:01). Then they discuss Cody Rhodes defending his WWE Championship against Kevin Owens in a ladder match at the Royal Rumble (7:40), followed by Seth Rollins and CM Punk going back and forth to close out the Raw on USA era (21:30). Then, in the ‘Nostalgia Freakz Moment of the Week’, they revisit the infamous “Finger Poke of Doom” as Hollywood Hogan defeated Kevin Nash (33:50). After the break, they go to the Worldwide Hotline where they react to take from you the people regarding a storyline surrounding Kevin Owens, Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes and Triple H (52:49).To close the show, they react to WWE’s list of the top moments from Monday Night Raw in 2024 (59:45). For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160 or drop your “Am I the Heel?” situations at ringerwrestlingshowworldwide@gmail.com.Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Merry Christmas Eve! Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show sharing some of their wrestling-related Christmas traditions (2:54). Then, they discuss what Drew McIntyre’s road to WrestleMania might look like (7:09), and the latest turn in the New Day story (22:06). Then, in the ‘Nostalgia Freakz Moment of the Week’, they revisit Starrcade 1998, when Kevin Nash ended Goldberg’s epic 173-match win streak (30:160). Then, in a special “Worldwide Christmas Carol” segment, the guys get into the gift-giving spirit as the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet-to-Come (53:34). For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160 or drop your “Am I the Heel?” situations at ringerwrestlingshowworldwide@gmail.com. ***Warning do not listen with your kids in the car unless you want to ruin Christmas for them*** Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz close out the year with the Maskies, handing out awards in the pro wrestling world, including Wrestler of the Year, Moment of the Year, Feud of the Year, and more! Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz kick off the show by recapping Darby Allin and Will Ospreay’s banger from AEW Dynamite (4:55). Then they get into the following: Mercedes Moné is coming into her own (15:08) Is it time to wrap up Adam Cole and MJF (21:19)? AEW is suffering without the world title on TV every week (40:00) Who will open the premiere or 'Raw' on Netflix (45:00? Kevin Owens proclaims himself as the real world champion with the Winged Eagle (53:32) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The crew is back together! Ben, Khal, Brian, and David fire up the mics to discuss a few hot things from 'Raw,' including CM Punk and Seth Rollins's feud and how the crowd is seemingly split down the middle (3:00). Plus, they discuss the possible teasing of Penta El Zero's arrival to WWE (37:26) Then, in the Nostalgia Freakz Moment of the Week, they revisit Stone Cold Steve Austin and Booker T’s supermarket brawl (42:07). After the break, they welcome the no. 1 contender for the NXT championship, Oba Femi. He comes on to discuss his upcoming match with Trick Williams, getting acclimated to pro wrestling, his relationship with Shawn Michaels, the WWE transfer window, and more (55:26) For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160 or drop your “Am I the Heel?” situations at ringerwrestlingshowworldwide@gmail.com. Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Guests: David Shoemaker and Oba Femi Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Owens Spoils Cody Rhodes's Night; Saturday Night’s Main Event Recap David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the nostalgic look of Saturday Night’s Main Event (3:20). Then they discuss the following: Chelsea Green becoming the inaugural women’s U.S. champion (8:26) Kevin Owens piledriving Cody Rhodes after the show went off the air (19:08) Will Cody Rhodes vacate the title (22:48)? Gunther retains his World Heavyweight title (41:38) Liv Morgan's biggest win of her title reign (48:40) Winners and losers from Saturday Night's Main Event (53:04) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What’s the best day of the week to watch wrestling (0:32)? David welcomes Khal and Brian from 'Ringer Wrestling Worldwide' to continue Wednesday’s conversation about Saturday Night’s Main Event with official predictions for the following matches: Kevin Owens vs. Cody Rhodes (4:32) Gunther vs. Finn Balor vs. Damian Priest (29:00) Liv Morgan vs. Iyo Sky (41:51) Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn (48:19) The inaugural Women’s United States Championship match (54:38) Then they close the show by recapping AEW Dynamite and the updated Continental Classic tournament (78:20) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben is out sick, but Brian, Khal, and David are here with a Wednesday edition of 'Worldwide' and they kick off the show by recapping last week’s ‘Factions Draft’ (2:45). Then, they discuss the following from this week: The New Day being rejected by the WWE Universe (9:20) Oba Femi and Trick Williams's showdown on NXT (20:34) After the break, they go to the ‘Ringer Wrestling Worldwide’ hotline for They Said What?! and react to a hot take from the people, including the upcoming WWE transfer window (32:44 ). They close the show by talking through the matches they are looking forward to most at this weekend’s Saturday Night’s Main Event (66:20) For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160 or drop your “Am I the Heel?” situations at ringerwrestlingshowworldwide@gmail.com. Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: Khal Davenport and Brian H. Waters Guest: David Shoemaker Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shoes is back! David and Kaz kick off the week by discussing #DIY winning the WWE Tag Team titles on Smackdown (4:40) and then they look at the current champions and predict whether they will still hold the titles by WrestleMania (5:40). Later, they discuss who would be the first pick for Raw when it goes to Netflix (37:40) and then David has a hot take about NXT (45:00). Kaz closes the show with his flaming hot take regarding Mercedes Moné (71:19). Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices