The Ringer Wrestling Show

Cold Open Question of the Week: What kind of gimmick match would Kaz challenge Paul Pierce in?David and Kaz recap a wild crossover week in pro wrestling, including: Mercedes Moné's first match on AEW Dynamite (7:14) Adam Copeland fractures his tibia and vacates the TNT title (11:16) A Marty Jannetty story you will not hear anywhere else (17:50) Which wrestlers you would NOT want your daughter dating (20:50) Jordynne Grace shows up on NXT (26:54) Sexyy Red makes an appearance on NXT (30:11) Ethan Page says he is not signed to WWE after coming on NXT (33:57) Christopher Daniels is a new AEW on-screen authority figure (47:11) Bron Breakker’s rampage crosses over from his college football days (48:40) Response to critics of the Liv Morgan–Dominik Mysterio kiss (59:47) 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 Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters are joined by 'Ringer Wrestling' Tribal Chief David Shoemaker on this post-Raw Tuesday to discuss a number of important matters, beginning with an essential question: Why won’t Gunther wear the King of the Ring crown? Then, in Raw Is Headlines, the guys talk about Becky Lynch’s contract status and if and when the fan favorite will make her return to the ring. Meanwhile, with The Man and Rhea Ripley gone for the foreseeable future, who will lead Raw’s women’s division? After that, the guys talk about last night’s kiss between Dom Mysterio and Liv Morgan, which leads to the debut of The Ringer’s Official Infidelity Expert on the program. Plus, Ben asks the guys about their heavyweight championship power rankings in a post-SummerSlam world.And in They Said What?!, the guys take questions about how to get your kids into wrestling, as well as a possible WWE-UFC crossover.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.CHAPTERS: Gunther and the crown (00:00) Becky Lynch’s future (12:10) The women’s division (22:24) Liv Morgan kisses Dom Mysterio (26:02) Heavyweight rankings (36:58) They Said What?! (47:24) The Hot Tag with 'The Masked Man' (59:24) NXT preview (01:04:48) Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersGuest: David ShoemakerProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cold Open Question of the Week: Of all the pro wrestlers who worked this weekend in AEW and WWE, who is the Jamaal Magloire (0:40)?David and Kaz dive into this Memorial Day weekend, which was full of pro wrestling, recapping the following from AEW Double or Nothing and WWE King and Queen: The Anarchy Rules match (10:250) Adam Copeland continues to win (17:31) Should MJF’s return have been saved for AEW Dynamite (27:13)? Fans' reception to Mercedes Moné as the TBS Champion (35:06) Drew McIntyre vs. Gunther at SummerSlam (41:53)? Is Sami Zayn a top five wrestler of the past decade (45:34)? Potential custody for Dominik match between Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley (53:11)? Looking back at how Triple H put Cody Rhodes in as quarterback of WWE (63:23) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, 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 Kazeem are joined by WWE Hall of Famer Mike Rotunda. He comes on to celebrate the legacy of his son, the late Windham Rotunda a.k.a. Bray Wyatt, who would have been 37 today. They discuss many things about said legend, including: Windham’s love of horror films (5:00) The first time Windham won the WWE title (17:47) Windham getting in trouble with Pat Patterson as a child (34:0r0) They close out the show with official predictions for AEW Double or Nothing (45:54) and WWE King and Queen of the Ring (1:29:1r0)Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideGuest: Mike RotundaProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters are joined by Ringer Wrestling's tribal chief, David Shoemaker, on today’s episode. Their conversation begins with calling The Rock’s ridiculously large muscles into question. Then, in the debut of ‘Raw’ Is Headlines (the repackaged Highspot Headlines segment), the Ringer Wrestling crew debates who should hold the Intercontinental title next, Bron Breakker’s violent Monday night performance, Lyra Valkyria punching her ticket to the Queen of the Ring finals, and more. The guys later take a very unusual chicken wing sauce–based question in They Said What?! And, to close things out, the guys look ahead toward tonight’s ’NXT.’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.CHAPTERS: Intro (00:00) The Rock’s appearance (01:30) Intercontinental title debate (06:36) Bron Breakker on ‘Raw’ (16:24) Lyra Valkyria advances (23:20) They Said What?! (36:14) ‘NXT’ preview (50:42) Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersGuest: David ShoemakerProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kazeem open the show with a few WWE-NBA comparisons for a few of the stars left in the playoffs.Then they get into the following: How the WWE King of the Ring brackets unfolded (12:11) Cody Rhodes's revelation of the original WrestleMania XL plans (26:49) Then they are joined by Dominik Mysterio, who discusses the following: His connection to the Guerrero family (36:30) Watching Eddie Guerrero vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. ringside (40:08) Addressing Liv Morgan’s mind games (44:48) They close out the show by discussing the Queen of the Ring, Cody Rhodes and Logan Paul, AEW Double or Nothing (50:32), and more.Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideGuest: Dominik MysterioProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz are joined by Brian Gewirtz, former WWE head writer and executive producer of ‘Young Rock,’ to discuss which WWE superstars he thinks are the equivalent to different New York Knicks players. Later, they discuss Gewirtz’s latest project, ‘Who Killed WCW?,’ premiering June 4 on Vice TV.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducer: Jonathan KermahAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Kofi Kingston ever get another shot at being world champion? Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, Brian H. Waters, and the Ringer Wrestling’s tribal chief, David Shoemaker, begin the show by answering this question in High-Spot Headlines. Then, the guys discuss Karrion Kross’s place in WWE, the timeline for Lyra Valkyria becoming a champion, and whether it was the right call to have Jey Uso defeat Ilja Dragunov on ‘Raw’ last night. After that, the guys take calls in They Said What?! about a specific type of wrestling Mount Rushmore, Cody Rhodes’s heel situation, and whether Trick Williams or Lash Legend will have the better career. Plus, the show finally runs back Hot Tag With The Masked Man, then guys close it out with a preview of tonight’s NXT.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.CHAPTERS: Intro (00:00) Will Kofi Kingston get another title shot? (03:23) When will Lyra Valkyria become champ? (20:02) Jey Uso defeating Ilja Dragunov (26:56) They Said What?! (36:29) Hot Tag With The Masked Man (01:01:17) NXT preview (01:07:06) Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersGuest: David ShoemakerProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Brian open up the mailbag this week, responding to a few questions from the humanoids, including: Falling in love with pro wrestling (5:55) Pro wrestling guilty pleasures (25:19) The Jalen Brunson of wrestling (32:35) Money in the Bank favorites (42:370) Fantasy booking All In and SummerSlam 2025 (62:40) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you had to pick one WWE wrestler to be in the rotation for the Knicks, who would it be?David and Kaz are joined by the SmackDown first-round draft pick Carmelo Hayes who discusses the following: Elevating the NXT brand (6:48) Responding to Bobby Lashley on social media (10:55) Challenging Cody Rhodes on his first night on the SmackDown roster (13:24) His thoughts on the Drake-Kendrick beef (21:04) What it means for him seeing Trick Williams win the NXT title (25:00) Shawn Michaels’s influence (31:30) Then David and Kaz close out the show with the following: King and Queen of the Ring tournament with a few predictions (46:26) NXT highlights (63:53) Mogul Embassy betraying Swerve Strickland on AEW ‘Dynamite’ (70:38) WWE ‘Raw’ staying on USA through the end of 2024 (76:40) Kofi Kingston says he wants to wrestle Barack Obama (84:42) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideGuest: Carmelo HayesProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices