The Ringer Wrestling Show

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

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the pro wrestling parallels to the Knicks and Pacers and whether a match between Tyrese Haliburton and Jalen Brunson could have a WrestleMania match (5:45). Then preview the three loaded shows from the weekend, including: AEW Double or Nothing (14:52) WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event (1:07:00) NXT Battleground (1:19:20) Then they welcome Jordynne Grace, who discusses her upcoming match with Stephanie Vaquer at NXT Battleground. She shares how she prepares for her opponents, wrestlers' biggest nightmares, and her best Shawn Michaels story (1:29:47) Catch all our video content on ⁠BlueSky⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠Instagram Threads⁠, and ⁠X⁠. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Jordynne Grace Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Darby Allin climbed Mount Everest and planted the AEW flag. Is that the biggest highlight of his career (0:55)? David and Kaz discuss the following from WWE 'Raw': Zoey Stark was injured in the Money in the Bank qualifying match (5:50) Rhea Ripley and Roxanne Perez qualified for the Money in the Bank ladder match (9:10) Roxanne Perez gifted Dominik Mysterio some chicken nuggets (22:16) Jey Uso carries the load as World Champion (32:18) Does Bron Breakker need Seth Rollins and Paul Heyman (39:09)? The latest from the WWE name generator: JC Mateo (45:31) 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 had a better blade job, Jon Moxley or Josh Hart (0:30)? Tribalism in wrestling can be a good thing (8:06)? Where does Samoa Joe rank among the all-time greats (16:37)? Kaz's hot take about Toni Storm’s character (31:00) Why is John Cena’s heel turn not hitting right (38:22)? What will happen when Cody Rhodes returns (53:28)? MJF officially joins the Hurt Syndicate (56:20) 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: 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) 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: What wrestling booking decision gave you so much emotional distress that you wanted to sue (0:38)? David and Kaz share the moments that traumatized them, and then they discuss the following: Karrion Kross being among the top 5 WWE merch sellers (9:45) Whether AEW will pull the trigger on Adam Hangman Page or Will Ospreay (26:06) Will Ospreay saying AEW has better wrestlers than WWE (37:22) WWE Backlash preview and predictions (50:31) 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: What would you rather watch—a documentary about Darby Allin doing kickflips on Mt. Everest, or Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff’s new wrestling venture (0:32)? David and Kaz kick off the week discussing the WWE releases that took place over the weekend and which names surprised them most (4:59). They break down ‘SmackDown,’ in which the Naomi–Jade feud is now part of the WWE Women’s Title picture (37:37), and give a temperature check on the upcoming WWE Backlash showdown between John Cena and Randy Orton (39:50). Later, they preview ‘Raw,’ featuring Rusev vs. Otis and Roxanne Perez vs. Women’s World Champion Iyo Sky (53:30). Finally, they close with a fun question: What wrestling-themed jewelry would they create (1:02:40)? 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