The Ringer Wrestling Show

Another WrestleMania Spectacular for you, humanoids! The 'Ringer Wrestling' crew welcomes Chad Gable, who discusses his incredible year, not being on the WrestleMania card, and how he communicates with El Grande Americano (1:20). Then Jade Cargill joins to discuss her second WrestleMania performance in as many years with the company, her social media battles with Naomi, and the online rumors about her backstage heat (25:39). Lastly, Ludwig Kaiser joins to talk about being the bad guy that people like, having his eye on the intercontinental title, and more. (49:50) Heading out to WrestleMania this year? So are we! Come kick off the weekend by joining the 'Ringer Wrestling' crew for a meetup. We’ll be at Tom’s Watch Bar at the New York–New York Hotel and Casino on April 19th, beginning at 1:00 p.m. PT. Grab a drink, come chat, and snap some selfies with us. Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Guest: Chad Gable, Jade Cargill and Ludwig Kaiser Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CM Punk joins the show and talks about finally main-eventing WrestleMania, what should be the real main event of the show, inspiring the next generation, and more (1:00). Then, the Ringer Wrestling crew closes the show with their WrestleMania night two predictions (46:02) Heading out to WrestleMania this year? So are we! Come kick off the weekend by joining the Ringer Wrestling crew for a meet-up. We’ll be at Tom’s Watch Bar at the New York–New York Hotel and Casino on April 19, beginning at 1 p.m. PT. Grab a drink, come chat, and snap some selfies with us. Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Guest: CM Punk Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The WrestleMania spectacular continues as the Ringer Wrestling crew welcomes three incredible women from WWE. First, Charlotte Flair talks about her WrestleMania match with Tiffany Stratton and addresses how fans feel about her (1:32). Then, Women's World champion Iyo Sky joins to talk about her match with Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley and how to ensure she's not an afterthought (29:45). Lastly, they welcome Lyra Valkyria, who is making her WrestleMania debut (43:02). Heading out to WrestleMania this year? So are we! Come kick off the weekend by joining the Ringer Wrestling crew for a meet-up. We’ll be at Tom’s Watch Bar at the New York–New York Hotel and Casino on April 19, beginning at 1 p.m. PT. Grab a drink, come chat, and snap some selfies with us. Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Guests: Charlotte Flair, Iyo Sky, and Lyra Valkyria Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The band is together in Las Vegas for WrestleMania! David, Kaz, Ben, Khal, and Brian react to the betting odds and share their predictions for WrestleMania Night 1 (0:40). They then welcome Jey Uso ahead of his world title match against Gunther, who addresses all the haters (47:22). Heading out to WrestleMania this year? So are we! Come kick off the weekend by joining the 'Ringer Wrestling' crew for a meetup. We’ll be at Tom’s Watch Bar at the New York–New York Hotel and Casino on April 19th, beginning at 1:00 p.m. PT. Grab a drink, come chat, and snap some selfies with us.Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Guest: Jey Uso Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Khal, and Brian are less than 24 hours away from being together in Las Vegas for WrestleMania, but before then they fire up the mics to discuss the following from the final ‘Raw’: Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, and CM Punk solidifying their spot as the main event for WrestleMania Night 1 (7:43). Entering the final chapter of Jey Uso vs. Gunther (23:22). Why The New Day vs. War Raiders is on the WrestleMania card instead of a SmackDown tag team (33:35). Are we buying into Karrion Kross (39:45)? The Intercontinental Championship making history at WrestleMania (48:40). Then they go to the ‘Ringer Wrestling Worldwide’ hotline for They Said What?! and react to a couple of hot takes from you, the people, including the discourse around lack of diversity on PLEs, Bret Hart and Stone Cold Steve Austin’s Immortal Moment, what Jey Uso could do to win the title, and who could be walking out of WrestleMania with Paul Heyman (54:20). 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. Heading out to WrestleMania this year? So are we! Come kick off the weekend by joining the 'Ringer Wrestling' crew for a meetup. We’ll be at Tom’s Watch Bar at the New York–New York Hotel and Casino on April 19th, beginning at 1:00 p.m. PT. Grab a drink, come chat, and snap some selfies with us. Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X. Don’t forget to check out the ’Worldwide’ page on The Ringer! Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WrestleMania week is here! David and Kaz kick things off discussing the possible fallout of events if John Cena successfully dethrones Cody Rhodes this Sunday. Then, they get into the frenzy caused by The Rock during his Rubik’s Cube social media video while wearing a New Japan Pro Wrestling shirt. The guys close the show hitting a plethora of topics, including the current hype level for WrestleMania 41, a potential Jey Uso-Gunther double turn and the possibilities for Randy Orton’s opponent this weekend. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: WrestleMania's one week away—if only one singles wrestler retains their title, who will it be (0:59)? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing which match outcome would send the crowd home the most unhappy at WrestleMania (6:56). Then they discuss the following Tiffany Stratton and Charlotte Flair’s promo made their match must-see TV (17:25). Roman Reigns–CM Punk–Seth Rollins: the most interesting main event in WrestleMania history (33:15)? Will The Rock and John Cena send the crowd home unhappy if they take down Cody Rhodes (43:29)? AEW issued $400,000 to Will Ospreay, Mark Briscoe, "Speedball" Mike Bailey, and Kevin Knight—but will they follow up on it (52:36)? Then they welcome the Best There Is, the Best There Was, and the Best There Ever Will Be, Bret “The Hitman” Hart, to talk about his match with Stone Cold Steve Austin getting inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame (75:36). He also gets into the following: Growing up as a wrestling fan and how that set him apart from everyone else (96:45). Being told he was going to lose the WWE title the night before WrestleMania IX (1:45:30). Heading out to WrestleMania this year? So are we! Come kick off the weekend by joining the 'Ringer Wrestling Show' crew for our annual Mania meet-up! We’ll be at Tom’s Watch Bar at the New York-New York Hotel & Casino on April 19th, beginning at 1:00 p.m. PT. Grab a drink, come chat, and snap some selfies with us. Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters Guest: Bret Hart Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With just one week before they are all together, Ben, Khal, Brian, and David fire up the mics and discuss the upcoming ‘Ringer Wrestling’ meetup in Las Vegas (1:05).Then they discuss the following from ‘WWE Raw’: Seth Rollins says Paul Heyman owes him a favor now (4:32) What’s more exciting, the Women’s World Title or the fatal four-way for the IC title (15:27) Jey Uso’s face-to-face with Gunther (23:33) Rey Mysterio calls out El Grande Americano for a match at WrestleMania (34:13) Later they go to the ‘Ringer Wrestling Worldwide’ hotline for They Said What?! and react to a couple of hot takes from you, the people, about which match will break the new ring announce table and where John Cena’s farewell match will take place (38:28).They then welcome brand-new AEW TNT champion Adam Cole (54:10) to discuss the following: How he celebrated his title win at AEW Dynasty (55:390) What winning the championship in Philadelphia meant to him (60:56) The Mount Rushmore moments of his 17-year career (63:53) His love for video games and thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2 (68:12) The finishing move he wishes he'd made up (81:54) 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.Heading out to WrestleMania this year? So are we! Come kick off the weekend by joining the 'Ringer Wrestling' crew for a meetup. We’ll be at Tom’s Watch Bar at the New York–New York Hotel and Casino on April 19th, beginning at 1:00 p.m. PT. Grab a drink, come chat, and snap some selfies with us.Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X. Don’t forget to check out the ’Worldwide’ page on The Ringer! Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Guests: Adam Cole and David Shoemaker Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Brian have a special mailbag episode for you. They answer questions regarding the following: Jey Uso’s quest to the World Heavyweight Championship (3:50) Jon Moxley retaining his AEW World Championship (11:59) Speedball Mike Bailey’s big showing at AEW Dynasty (24:43) Paul Heyman’s role in the CM Punk-Roman Reigns-Seth Rollins triple threat match (49:03) Who could be Randy Orton’s opponent at WrestleMania? (65:32) Charlotte Flair and Tiffany Stratton get personal (85:29) Heading out to WrestleMania this year? So are we! Come kick off the weekend by joining the 'Ringer Wrestling' crew for a meet-up. We’ll be at Tom’s Watch Bar at the New York-New York Hotel & Casino on April 19th, beginning at 1:00 p.m. PT. Grab a drink, come chat, and snap some selfies with us. Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey Humanoids, David and Kaz welcome back Phil Schneider for a bonus episode. They preview the card for AEW Dynasty: Swerve Strickland vs. "Hangman" Adam Page (1:45) Megan Bayne vs. Toni Storm (13:14) Kenny Omega vs. Ricochet vs. "Speedball" Mike Bailey (17:03) The Death Riders vs. FTR (21:59) Daniel Garcia vs. Adam Cole (29:30) Mercedes Mone’s chances of winning the Owen Hart Cup (33:23) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guests: Naomi and Phil Schneider Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which pro wrestler will have the most influence on the next generation (0:41)? David and Kaz welcome Phil Schneider to the show to discuss his brand-new book, ‘Way of the Blade AEW Edition’ (7:00). Then they discuss the following Gunther makes Jimmy Uso bleed in front of Jey (15:39) Which matches from WrestleMania will likely have color (29:20) Later, Naomi comes through and discusses being proud of her attack on Jade, getting back on track with Bianca Belair, and why everyone needs to proceed with caution after she’s been too nice for so long (58:55). .Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guests: Naomi and Phil Schneider Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben kicks off the show by requesting parenting advice from Khal and Brian when it comes to the dos and don’ts of your children and wrestling (1:04). Then, they get into the following: Jey Uso and Gunther’s road to WrestleMania turns the corner (12:44) How to reheat The Judgment Day (26:42) Grading Bianca Belair’s job performance as special guest referee (32:53) John Cena finally gives Cody Rhodes his reasons for selling his soul (37:17) Then, in this week’s Nostalgia Freakz, they revisit TLC II between The Hardy Boyz, Edge and Christian, and The Dudley Boyz at WrestleMania X-Seven (50:56). Later, they go to the ‘Ringer Wrestling Worldwide’ hotline for They Said What?! and react to a couple of hot takes from you, the people, regarding the Royal Rumble winners not main eventing WrestleMania (1:02:63). Before they close they show, they react to an “Am I the Heel?” email regarding Paul Heyman’s role in the Roman Reigns–CM Punk–Seth Rollins Triple Threat match (1:09:32). 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. Don’t forget to check out the ‘Worldwide’ page on The Ringer! Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who from WrestleMania would you pick today to face Cody Rhodes (0:41)? David and Kaz fire up the mics early this week ahead of another afternoon WWE Raw. They discuss the following: Drew McIntyre’s comments on his feud with Damian Priest (12:52) Superstars who had a great year but not a clear path to WrestleMania (16:24) CM Punk reaches WrestleMania main event, but that’s not the favor Paul Heyman promised (33:16) Bret Hart vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin receives Inaugural WWE Immortal Moment Award (51:55) ‘WWE Raw’ preview (1:1713) 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 with a can’t-miss Samoa Joe story (0:30). Then they discuss whether they would give Saraya, Mariah May, and Britt Baker a veteran’s minimum contract, regular contract, or max contract (7:15). They also discuss the following: Stephanie Vaquer’s run as a double champion in NXT (38:42) Whether or not Trick Williams is leading Darkstate (41:06) MJF possibly joining the Hurt Syndicate (45:00) Fans’ attitudes toward Jey Uso (53:33) Bianca Belair getting booed overseas (1:04:43) El Grande Americano (1:08:09) 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, Brian, and David kick off the show talking their less-than-30-days-until-WrestleMania mindset (3:05). Then, they recap the following from ‘Raw’: John Cena’s mission to “ruin wrestling” and possibly bringing back the spinner belt (13:00). Jey Uso’s continued 10 Weeks of Hell (34:20) The WWE Intercontinental Title picture for WrestleMania (48 Then, in this week’s Nostalgia Freakz, they revisit the night Shane McMahon bought WCW from under Vince the week before WrestleMania X-Seven (53:13). Before they close, they go to the ‘Ringer Wrestling Worldwide’ hotline for They Said What?! and react to a couple of hot takes from you, the people, regarding appreciating John Cena’s heel turn as well as how Bianca, Naomi, and Jade's story compares to Batman (69:36). 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. Visit the Ringer.com and check out the profile on the Natural Disasters who will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X. Don’t forget to check out the ‘Worldwide’ page on The Ringer! 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

David and Kaz fire up the mics ahead of an afternoon ‘WWE Raw’ to recap this weekend’s pro wrestling. They kick off the show with love to Chris Bey after his inspirational weekend at his benefit show (6:06). Then, they discuss Tiffany Stratton and Charlotte Flair’s promo from ‘SmackDown’ and what this means for ‘Tiffy Time(13:03).’ Later, they discuss Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns and what could be at stake at WrestleMania (28:32). Last, Brian joins David in a cross-promotional booking exercise of WWE and AEW (55:10). Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who are your top four seeds in American pro wrestling? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the street fight between Jon Moxley and Rated R Superstar Cope, which had a spot we do not need to see anymore (4:49). Then they do a deep dive on Adam Page’s hair (20:01) and talk about how Karrion Kross models his hair on the person whose head he's trying to get into (27:12). Later, they discuss John Cena’s promo and whether or not he should ever become a babyface again (48:09). Last, they recap NXT’s road to Stand and Deliver (1:04:27:00). 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

Ben, Khal, Brian, and David fire up the mics and discuss the beauty of lunchtime wrestling after Raw’s early start time in the U.S. (2:14). Then, they go line by line to break down John Cena’s epic promo and figure out how much truth Cena was spitting with each section (8:37). Then, in this week’s Nostalgia Freakz, they revisit the Rock vs. Hollywood Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania X8 (56:20). Before they close, they go to the ‘Ringer Wrestling Worldwide’ hotline for They Said What?! and react to a couple of hot takes from you, the people, about getting United States crowds to be as loud as overseas crowds and fantasy booking the finish between Cody Rhodes and John Cena (69:37). 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. Don’t forget to check out the ’Worldwide’ page on The Ringer! 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: How many tag titles have the Street Profits won (0:45)?David and Kaz fire up the mics before an early 'WWE Raw'. They discuss the following: What wrestling artifacts that would be included in the Smithsonian Museum (5:32) Rey Fenix teasers for 'SmackDown' (13:52) In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, a special Irish wrestler’s draft (25:46) A deep-dive on Drew McIntyre’s promo on 'SmackDown' (30:50) John Cena and Cody Rhodes will be in the same building for 'Raw' (43:43) 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: Who is the irrational favorite of this podcast? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Speedball Mike Bailey becoming All Elite (0:44) and MJF’s conversation with MVP (09:00). Then, they recap NXT Roadblock (12:22). Last, they look at the current WrestleMania card and discuss how hype they are for each match (24:03). 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