The Ringer Wrestling Show

Ben, Khal, Brian, and David kick off the show by sharing what they are thankful for in the world of professional wrestling (3:00). Then, it’s draft time once again! This week the guys draft the best Thanksgiving wrestling gimmicks (9:18). Later, they discuss Adam Pearce announcing the Women’s Intercontinental Championship (13:32) and Kevin Owens challenging Cody Rhodes for the WWE Undisputed Championship at Saturday Night’s Main Event (18:46).Finally, they get into their preview and predictions for this Saturday’s Survivor Series: WarGames:Gunther vs. Damian Priest (23:34)Ludwig Kaiser vs. Sheamus vs. Bron Breakker (34:42)LA Knight vs. Shinsuke Nakamura (41:25)Women’s War Games Match (47:38)Men’s War Games Match (63:30)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.Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersGuest: David ShoemakerProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz kick off the show discussing AEW Full Gear, including a major suggestion to maintain momentum for AEW pay-per-views (5:56). Later, they discuss Bobby Lashley’s reaction at the AEW Full Gear media scrum (49:22). Then they get into 'SmackDown', where Kaz was right about CM Punk joining forces with the OG Bloodline at Survivor Series (58:33), and the breaking news regarding WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event featuring Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens (84:34)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

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If John Cena took his retirement tour to AEW for one night only, who would be his opponent?David and Kaz kick off the show discussing whether or not Seth Rollins will be in the Bloodline War Games match (6:34). Afterwards they discuss whether or not AEW will reward the fans for paying attention this weekend AEW Full Gear (16:00).Later, they are joined by Alexander Smith of the Nerd Companion, who is a contestant for the Hot Take Championship. He shares why Chelsea Green will be the first WWE Women’s United States Champion (67:43)Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideGuest: Alexander SmithProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Khal, Brian, and David kick off the show by discussing the bad vibes around the Rock’s newest movie, 'Red One,' and name their least favorite movies from the Great One (2:40). Then, they break down the women’s WarGames match at Survivor Series (9:30).Next up, it’s time for another draft! On the heels of AEW mistakenly wishing Mercedes Moné a happy birthday, this week’s theme is wrestlers with November birthdays (19:17).Later, they welcome WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan to the show to discuss her Crown Jewel ring, the proudest moments of her career, and the idea of a Riott Squad–Judgment Day meeting of the minds (47:12).They close the show by going to the Worldwide Hotline to react to hot takes from you, the people, regarding Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes heading into Survivor Series (69:55).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.Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersGuest: Liv Morgan and David ShoemakerProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How many Paul brothers would it take to beat peak Mike Tyson (0:30)?David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the influence pro wrestling had on the Mike Tyson–Jake Paul fight (5:06). Then they discuss why Netflix is streaming live sporting events and the move of WWE's 'Raw' in January (26:33). Later, they discuss Bronson Reed, who's joining Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline, and Roman Reigns, who isn't able to reach Paul Heyman (42:17)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

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing AEW Dynamite and some of the growing pains the promotion is experiencing (6:14). Then they discuss the discourse around WWE shows being spoiled on social media (32:40). Later they discuss the Bloodline’s fifth member for War Games (40:45) and Jaida Parker’s drawing power on NXT (53:00), before David closes the show by answering a few mailbag questions (58:54).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

Ben, Khal, and Brian are joined by Shoemaker to celebrate 100 episodes! They kick off the show by discussing the options for each Bloodline’s fifth member for WarGames (8:12).Then, it’s draft time once again! For this edition, the guys pick through the best military gimmicks in pro wrestling history (17:56)After that, they go to the Worldwide Hotline to react to a few hot takes from you, the people! First, a request to assemble a hip-hop Survivor Series team (37:52) and the possibility of a two-night Royal Rumble (54:44).They close the show with “Am I the Heel?” where the guys react to a listener who straight up doesn’t like Roman Reigns (62:40).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 BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersGuest: David ShoemakerProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who should be in the first United States Women’s Championship (0:40)? Then David and Kaz debate whether or not the Bloodline has surpassed the Four Horsemen (7:34).Then they discuss the following: The OG Bloodline vs. the Bloodline 2.0 (31:57) Kevin Owens puts Randy Orton down with the piledriver (36:40) Who will turn heel next (39:40)? A Cody Rhodes heel run (47:20). Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz kick of the show by discussing reports about Michael PS Hayes and Bruce Prichard taking a leave of absence from WWE (4:11). Then they discuss the release of Baron Corbin, Indi Hartwell, and Tegan Nox (10:11) and Corbin’s BBQ ventures (20:40).Later they talk about AEW Dynamite, including Powerhouse Hobbs's return to join Ricochet in the main event (23:12). They also cover NXT 2300, which featured Zaria pinning Roxanne Perez as well as the Dudley Boyz standing side by side with Trick Williams (37:34). Then Kaz responds to the timeline's denial of his Jey Uso–Goldberg hot take (52:25)In the final segment of the show, they welcome Taneah Cooper from X for the Hot Take Championship segment. She discusses her theory about how Jimmy Uso doesn't want to be alone (59:26).Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideGuest: Taneah CooperProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Election Day, so it’s only right that Ben, Khal, Brian, and David kick off the show by discussing which pro wrestler, past or present, would have been the best presidential candidate (1:04).They, they discuss the following from 'Raw': Damian Priest became the no. 1 contender for the World Heavyweight Championship (15:21) The lack of urgency with Gunther’s title reign (19:37) What Goldberg’s final match could be (26:01) A possible Liv Morgan–Raquel Rodriguez tag team run (32:40) The Wyatt Sicks kidnapping The Miz and Karrion Kross (34:10) Then, they go to the Worldwide Hotline to react to a few hot takes from you, the people, regarding the Mount Rushmore of Vince McMahon’s worst booking decisions (37:28) and a question on who has the bigger pop right now: Jey Uso or Roman Reigns (45:55).They close the show with Am I the Heel. They react to listeners’ situations in which they disliked something that may be considered “popular” within the wrestling community. First up: a listener's gripe with how people wear their championship belts (53:05).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.Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersGuest: David ShoemakerProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices