The Ringer Wrestling Show

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who’s the greatest French professional wrestler of all time (00:38)? David and Kaz kick off the week by discussing Night of Champions before Brian Waters and Ben Cruz close the show with an interview with Gunther (1:09:31). They also discuss the following: John Cena vs. CM Punk (5:50) Jade Cargill vs. Asuka (18:50) Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes (29:13) Karrion Kross vs. Sami Zayn (37:47) Jacob Fatu vs. Solo Sikoa (38:32) Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez (52:40) Catch all our video content on⁠ ⁠Bluesky⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠Instagram Threads⁠⁠, and⁠ ⁠X⁠⁠. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Brian H. Waters and Ben CruzGuests: GuntherProducers: Kyle Williams and Brian Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Over the weekend at Fanatics Fest, who had the worse WWE entrance: Tom Brady or James Harden (0:30)? Ben and Brian are filling in for David and Kaz today and kick off the show recapping WWE’s big weekend at Fanatics Fest and talk through some of their favorite moments (6:51). Then, they get into the following: John Cena’s ‘Pipe Bomb’ sequel (14:50) Jacob Fatu’s babyface run (28:59) Is Solo better on the mic than Jimmy and Jey (36:58)? If Mercedes Mone wins the AEW Women’s title at All In, does it actually hurt the title itself (52:18)? WWE ‘Raw’ preview (59:470) Catch all our video content on ⁠Bluesky⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Instagram Threads⁠, and ⁠X⁠. Hosts: Ben Cruz and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If Hulk Hogan had passed away because of some routine surgery, how would he describe how he went on to the afterlife (0:36)?David and Kaz kick off the week by previewing Jey Uso vs. Cody Rhodes in the King of the Ring tournament on next week’s 'Raw' (9:50). Then they discuss the following: Bilingual Hangman (24:50) The false reports that WWE is potentially for sale (31:08) Blake Monroe's NXT contract (40:26) Liv Morgan's dislocated shoulder (50:40) Hulk Hogan's death hoax (1:00:45) Ethan Page and Ricky Saints are potentially joining Seth Rollins’s faction (1:03:46) MJF gets heat in Mexico (1:1045) CMLL women’s champion Mercedes Moné (1:16:00) Catch all our video content on⁠ ⁠Bluesky⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠Instagram Threads⁠⁠, and⁠ ⁠X⁠⁠.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducer: Kyle Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: In kayfabe, who is the worst father: Paul Bearer, Rey Mysterio, Ric Flair, or Stu Hart (0:30)? David and Kaz kick off the week by discussing the reports about Triple H’s decision to make Gunther vs. Goldberg a world title match (3:35). Then they also discuss the following: Whether or not the John Cena heel turn is turning the corner (20:05) Who the one to dethrone Cena should be (32:55) King and Queen of the Ring Tournaments shape up (42:38) Tag team wrestling at the top of the card (52:24) Catch all our video content 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 should be the mainstream artist to produce Seth Rollins’s new theme music (0:27)? Then they discuss the following: Jey Uso’s 51-day world title reign ends on 'Raw' (11:36) Gunther’s second title reign is set up to be better than the first (20:24) King of the Ring tournament update (28:18) Queen of the Ring tournament update (36:45) Could Ron Killings win the WWE Championship (44:00)? Swerve-Ospreay kicks off AEW Dynamite with a banger (52:04) AEW introduces the Unified Championship (58:06) Catch all our video content 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 more over, Ron Killings or Mr. Iguana? David and Kaz start the show with one of the wildest stories in pro wrestling, as Ron Killings, a.k.a. R-Truth, is BACK in WWE (2:53). Then they discuss the following: Naomi becomes Ms. Money in the Bank (35:00) Seth Rollins becomes a two-time Money in the Bank winner (46:24) Preview for Jey Uso vs. Gunther on 'Raw' (62:40) Becky Lynch becomes the Women’s Intercontinental Champion (68:33) Catch all our video content 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: Thunder Rosa challenged Britt Baker to a hair vs. hair match at All-In Texas. What’s a match that is less likely to happen (0:35)? Kaz is back, and he and David discuss the following from a wild week in wrestling: The temperature around R-Truth’s release (2:10) John Cena’s failed heel turn (16:45) AEW Fyter Fest recap (28:13) Fashion Corner With Shoes (40:44) Mariah May makes her NXT debut (58:46) Who had terrible indy names that were upgraded in WWE? (63:12) WWE Money in the Bank preview (71:10) Catch all our video content on ⁠Bluesky⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Instagram Threads⁠, and ⁠X⁠. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK:  If you were starting a wrestling promotion today, R-Truth, Carlito, or Braun Strowman (0:33)? David is joined by Ben Cruz and Brian H. Waters this week and they reflect on the career of R-Truth, whose WWE contract will not be renewed (3:14). Later, they discuss Smackdown, including Naomi’s comments about Bianca Belair (50:52), and then they do a temperature check on Cody Rhodes (56:21). Catch all our video content on ⁠BlueSky⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Instagram Threads⁠, and ⁠X⁠.Hosts: David Shoemaker, Ben Cruz, and Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover who the Tyrese Haliburton of WWE is as the hosts kick off with a unique comparison. Jacy Jayne's stunning win for the NXT Women’s Title sparks a discussion on the evolving landscape of women’s wrestling. Dive into the rivalry brewing between Titan Swerve Strickland, Will Ospreay, and Adam Page in AEW. Anticipation builds for an epic showdown between Toni Storm and Mercedes Moné. The hosts also tackle perplexing decisions from TNA and WWE, leaving listeners entertained and pondering the future of wrestling.

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who was the MVP of Memorial Day weekend (0:47)? David and Kaz kick off the show with their picks and then discuss the following: A weekend full of returns (6:20) Adam Page’s triumphant win over Will Ospreay (9:50) The ‘Anarchy in the Arena Match’ continues to make its mark (18:22) Mercedes Mone vs. Toni Storm: the most anticipated women’s wrestling match ever (24:03)? CM Punk getting Stone Cold Steve Austin-level pops (40:45) Oba Femi having the best 2025 (1:20:24)? Trick Williams becomes TNA Champion (1:24:20) WWE and AEW head-to-head scheduling (1:29:32) Catch all our video content 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