
The Ringer Wrestling Show
‘The Ringer Wrestling Show’ brings you instant reactions to the biggest matches, breakdowns of the hottest feuds, and analysis of all the latest gossip in the wild world of professional wrestling. Join "The Masked Man" David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport and Brian H. Waters for a podcast feed that redefines what it means to be a wrestling fan.
Latest episodes

Apr 24, 2025 • 1h 10min
The Real Reason The Rock Wasn't at WrestleMania | The Masked Man Show
David and Kazeem, still in recovery mode from last week’s trip to Vegas, discuss the fallout from WrestleMania week, including the following:
Their reactions to the WrestleMania roast (07:14).
The Rock’s reasoning for not being at WrestleMania (20:46)
MJF's apology to the Hurt Syndicate (48:11)
Be sure to check out our videos 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

Apr 22, 2025 • 1h 23min
John Cena Continues to Ruin Wrestling. Plus, Seth Rollins and Paul Heyman Add Bron Breakker. | Ringer Wrestling Worldwide
Ben, Khal, Brian, and David are back from Vegas after an incredible WrestleMania weekend. They kick off the show by reflecting on the week they spent together and a plethora of interactions they had with you, the listeners, on the streets of Las Vegas. Then, they recap the following from WWE’s 'Raw After ’Mania':
Bron Breakker aligns with Seth Rollins and Paul Heyman (9:50)
John Cena dates himself to ruin wrestling (23:15)
Randy Orton steps up as Cena’s first challenger (32:04)
Stephanie Vaquer and Giulia show up on 'Raw' (45:05)
Becky Lynch turns heel on Lyra Valkyria after they lose the tag titles (48:51).
Rusev returns to WWE (51:15r).
Gunther destroys Pat McAfee and Michael Cole (56:34)
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, about how John Cena’s farewell tour will conclude and a new chant that would let wrestling fans give feedback on matches (64:02).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. WatersGuest: David ShoemakerProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 2025 • 1h 36min
John Cena Wins Record-Breaking 17th Title. WrestleMania Recap Show.
Before they head home, David, Kaz, Ben, and Brian sit together and recap WrestleMania and discuss John Cena’s record-breaking 17th title win. Plus, they discuss the biggest winners from the weekend including Jey Uso, Lyra Valkyria, Joe Hendry, Karrion Kross, and more.Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Ben Cruz, and Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 19, 2025 • 1h 40min
CM Punk On Main-Eventing WrestleMania, Plus Night Two Predictions
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. WatersGuest: CM PunkProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 19, 2025 • 1h 13min
Finn Balor, Bron Breakker, and Dominik Mysterio Join the Show
In this WrestleMania spectacular, the 'Ringer Wrestling' crew welcomes three men who will be in the fatal four-way match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. First, Finn Balor joins the show and lets everyone know he will be OK (1:20). Then the reigning champion, Bron Breakker, talks his fast rise to the top, how he looks at his matches now, and getting ready for his first WrestleMania in the same city his dad had his only 'Mania match (23:39). Last, Dominik Mysterio joins the show to talk his first WrestleMania without his dad in the ring with him, the opportunity for the Judgment Day to get more gold, and more. (48:19)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. WatersGuest: Finn Balor, Bron Breakker and Domink MysterioProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 2025 • 1h 19min
Chad Gable, Jade Cargill, and Ludwig Kaiser Join the 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. WatersGuest: Chad Gable, Jade Cargill and Ludwig KaiserProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 2025 • 1h 11min
Charlotte Flair, Iyo Sky and Lyra Valkyria Join the Show
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. WatersGuests: Charlotte Flair, Iyo Sky, and Lyra ValkyriaProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 17, 2025 • 1h 18min
Jey Uso Addresses the Haters! Plus, WrestleMania Night 1 Predictions.
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. WatersGuest: Jey UsoProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 15, 2025 • 1h 18min
Will Reigns, Rollins, or Punk Leave WrestleMania As the Biggest Star? | Ringer Wrestling Worldwide
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. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 15, 2025 • 55min
The Rock’s NJPW Shirt, WrestleMania Hype Level, and Who Is Orton Facing? | The Masked Man Show
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 FamuyideProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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