The Ringer Wrestling Show

David and Kaz open the show with a new segment titled the Social Media Hot Tag, in which they welcome someone from the wrestling community to share one of their hot takes and fantasy bookings. They welcome Sydney (sr.3165 on TikTok), who comes on to discuss her fantasy booking of the Bloodline story (3:57). Plus they discuss the following: Bronson Reed and Braun Strowman’s feud (13:30) Tiffany Stratton’s run with the briefcase (20:50) Moxley forcing Private Party to reach their full potential (31:00) Jeff Jarrett and Adam Page’s showdown (40:32) Xavier Woods is upset with Kofi Kingston (50:34) Then they welcome to the show Carmelo Hayes, who discusses the following: His ongoing series of matches with Andrade (58:30) Carmelo Anthony’s influence on his character (63:30) Chasing the United States championship (71:54) Triple H and Shawn Michaels's different management styles (81:56) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideGuests: Sidney and Carmelo HayesProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Khal, Brian, and David fire up the mics and share which they relate to more: CM Punk willing to die at work to prove a point or Cody Rhodes saying he’s done with the Bloodline only to cave in later (2:48).Then, they discuss a couple of highlights from 'Raw,' including: New Day tension (6:22) Bron Breakker and Jey Uso’s showdown (4:36) Bronson Reed and Braun Strowman taking each other out (9:22) On Nostalgia Freakz, they revisit the debut episode of 'SmackDown' (21:19) before hitting the ‘Ringer Wrestling Worldwide’ hotline for They Said What?! and react to a hot take about how CM Punk may pay homage to the first Hell in a Cell match at Bad Blood (36:02).Then, in the main event of the show, it’s draft time once again on 'Worldwide.' This time: wrestlers who never won the WWE Title (47:59)!For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160 or send an email to RingerWrestling@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 open the show with Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes standing side by side in the ring on ‘Smackdown on USA.’ They discuss the following: Solo Sikoa’s spot in the main event (5:44) Measuring who has the larger spotlight, Roman Reigns or Cody Rhodes (11:10) Reactions to fantasy bookings of the next chapter of the Bloodline story (22:15) Whether Cody Rhodes needs to be in a Bloodline War Games match (40:10) They also discuss WWE adding a Wade Barrett video playlist (49:32) and CM Punk’s Instagram post about fans at the airport (55:20).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 open the show by discussing Nigel McGuinness's return to the ring and challenging Bryan Danielson. Then they discuss a few highlights for Raw, including Bret Hart’s appearance (3:21). Then they have a run-in from 'Heels' star Stephen Amell, who discusses the following: Cody Rhodes being named no. 1 on the PWI 500 (25:12) 'Heels' premiering on Netflix (26:00) His match at SummerSlam in Brooklyn (33:26) Whether or not he is responsible for CM Punk’s return to pro wrestling (37:00) Favorite opponent on 'Heels' (38:03) Then they close out discussing WWE cutting back on house shows (50:10), Giulia making her debut on NXT (61:10), and the matches made for WWE Hell in a Cell so far (65:20)Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideGuests: Stephen AmellProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Khal, Brian, and David kick off the show by discussing what they will do with the extra time they will get back when Monday Night Raw scales back to two hours (1:05).Then, they discuss a couple of highlights from 'Raw,' including: Joe Tessitore’s fandom coming through on the broadcast (8:34) Gunther mentioning Goldberg’s name to Bret Hart’s face (11:45) For the Nostalgia Freakz moment of the week, they revisit Ric Flair’s 1991 WWE debut (32:32).After the break, 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 premium live event theme songs and “aura” in pro wrestling (46:30).Then to close the show with the Triple Threat Open Challenge and they talk about the following: Logan Paul and Kevin Nash’s social media banter (65:01) A potential New Day match at ‘Bad Blood' (67:56) Theme songs that take you back in time (69:51) For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160 or send an email to RingerWrestling@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 welcome Phil Schneider to discuss a bloody weekend from AEW Out which includes hypodermic needles, unprotected chair shots, plastic bags to the head and a split on a bed of nails (0:00). Then they are joined by the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill (59:55). They come on to discuss the following: Who takes longer to get ready when they travel together (60:33) The Simone Biles Tribute (71:30) Transitioning from being a collegiate athlete to WWE (78:01) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideGuests: Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill and Phil Schneider,Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz fire up the mics after a heart-wrenching go-home edition of AEW Dynamite. They discuss Adam Page burning down Swerve's house ahead of their match this weekend (0:00). They continue on with picks and predictions for the rest of the card (0:00).Then as WWE sets to end its time on Fox this weekend, they look back at the 'Smackdown' on Fox era (0:00).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

Ben, Khal, Brian, and David kick off the show by checking in on how they feel after another weekend full of pro wrestling (and another one on the way) (1:00).Then, they discuss a couple of highlights from 'Raw,' including: Drew McIntyre feeding CM Punk a bracelet (4:36) Joe Tessitore’s first night on 'Raw' (16:11) For the Nostalgia Freakz moment of the day, they revisit the debut episode of 'WCW Monday Nitro' on September 4, 1995, live from the Mall of America (21:32).After the break, they go to the ‘Ringer Wrestling Worldwide’ hotline for They Said What?! and react to a hot take about wrestling chants from the live crowd (34:09).Then, in the main event of the show, it’s draft time once again on 'Worldwide.' This time: the worst gimmicks of all time (43:14)For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160 or send an email to RingerWrestling@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

Kaz is back from vacation! He and David recap WWE Bash in Berlin and No Mercy. They discuss the following: Cody Rhodes defeats Kevin Owens, and there's a lack of surprises (5:48) CM Punk is officially back in his win over Drew McIntyre (28:10) Gunther’s big win and his eventual showdown with Roman Reigns (39:10) NXT stars shine bright at No Mercy (54:20) Then Ricochet joins the show after his debut in AEW and talks the following: His time in Lucha Underground (65:00) Feeling like the new person at AEW (67:04) His inspiration for his double rotation moonsaults (68:10) His thoughts on his run in WWE (71:00) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Check out David Shoemaker’s piece on The Ringer Dot Com on the late Sycho Sid.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideGuest: RicochetProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David is joined by Khal and Brian this week as they discuss who Bryan Danielson’s final opponent could be (2:50). Then they welcome Ryan Pappolla to the show to discuss this weekend’s WWE Bash in Berlin and NXT No Mercy (26:47). Gunther vs. Randy Orton (34:38) Kevin Owens vs. Cody Rhodes (36:26) CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre (42:00) Bianca Belair and Jade vs the Unholy Union (51:49) The Terror Twins vs. the Judgment Day (56:50) NXT No Mercy rapid-fire picks (70:52r) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Check out David Shoemaker’s piece on The Ringer Dot Com on the late Sycho Sid.Hosts: David Shoemaker, Khal, and Brian H. WatersGuest: Ryan PappollaProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices