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The Ringer Wrestling Show

John Cena Takes Out Randy Orton and R-Truth, Jeff Cobb’s NBA Comparisons, and Remembering Sabu

May 12, 2025
01:28:13


COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Michael Jordan is joining NBA on NBC as a contributor—who could be the biggest star in pro wrestling to join a WWE studio post-show (0:37)?

David and Kaz kick off the show by remembering the late Sabu, who passed away over the weekend at age 60 (11:16). They also break down a packed wrestling weekend, including:

  • John Cena’s matchup with Randy Orton at Backlash and how many steps Cena has lost (28:04)

  • Is it too soon for Cena vs. R-Truth (35:58)?

  • Jeff Cobb aligns with Solo. Plus, Dave and Kaz offer NBA comparisons (62:40).

  • Charlotte Flair’s crash-out on SmackDown (71:43)


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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters


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