The Ringer Wrestling Show

There’s been so much discourse online around Cody Rhodes, the Rock, and Roman Reigns! David and Kaz do a deep dive into the story, discussing the following: Words Cody said that stuck out (6:24) Looking at how this makes Cody appear in kayfabe (11:35) Why adding the Rock poses a risk (27:45) They also discuss the latest developments in the lawsuit against Vince McMahon (55:37).Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling.We are also on Instagram and Threads and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducer:Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rosenberg flies solo in this Friday Something edition of the world’s no. 1 sports and recreation podcast. In an all-mailbag episode, Rosenberg takes questions about Rio de Janeiro food recs, Seth Rollins’s obvious ‘Wrestlemania’ opponent, a ‘Cheap Heat’ T-shirt life hack, and more. Rosenberg also issues an apology. Plus, he announces everything you need to know for the show’s upcoming Heat ‘N’ Greet in Philadelphia.To get your tickets, visit this link.Host: Peter RosenbergProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cold Open Question of the Week: Rank the NXT wrestlers who were in the Royal Rumble (00:38).David and Kaz get into a few things that are trending at the end of the week, including: Weighing out the best options for Kazuchika Okada (17:12) What Tony Khan’s big announcement could possibly be (26:03) Larry David’s anti-wrestling comments (37:49) Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins promo (42:17) NXT Vengeance Day predictions (52:44) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling.We are also on Instagram and Threads and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducers: Jonathan Kermah and Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Khal, and Brian H. Waters kick off the show with Brian’s highlights from the ground at the Royal Rumble in Tampa. Then they tap into the following headlines: Bron Breakker reportedly replaced Brock Lesnar in the Royal Rumble (3:57) About 50 percent of the WWE roster’s theme music didn’t generate reactions because it wasn’t recognizable (14:58) Natalya would love to go to TNA to face Jordynne Grace (30:35) Then after the break, in They Said What?!, they react to Kaz’s take on 'The Masked Man Show' about whether Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill should win the women’s tag team titles at WrestleMania. (38:35)Last, they talk through last night’s NXT, share Vengeance Day predictions (53:34), and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (58:36).For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160.Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip are back after an eventful Royal Rumble weekend. They discuss the following: CM Punk’s tricep injury in the Royal Rumble (14:36) Seth Rollins calls out Cody Rhodes (19:38) Whether or not it’s time to let the Rock vs. Roman Reigns go (21:49) Some of the fun moments from the Royal Rumble (26:24) Predictions for the WrestleMania XL main events (47:20) The possible return of babyface Bayley (49:09) Jade Cargill’s impressive debut  (53:10) Be sure to check out videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads and X.Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Stat Guy Greg, and Bryan DipersteinProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which Royal Rumble entrance popped you the most?David and Kaz kick off the week by discussing a few highlights from this year’s Royal Rumble: Cody Rhodes immediately picked Roman Reigns (3:49) The big returns in the men’s Rumble match (17:12) Naomi returned in the women’s Rumble match (28:57) Jade Cargill made her in-ring debut (41:30) Roman Reigns won and went to the skybox (43:15) They close the show by discussing the details of the lawsuit against Vince McMahon and his exit from TKO Group (56:21).Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling.We are also on Instagram and Threads and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducer: Brian H. WatersAdditional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rosenberg is live from Tampa for this year’s Royal Rumble. He jumps into the mailbag questions of the week (3:49). Later, Dip joins him to share their thoughts on their visit at Hogan’s Hangout (27:00). Rosenberg closes the show with his Hot97 interview with Bianca Belair and Montez Ford.Be sure to check out videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Bryan DipersteinGuest: Bianca Belair and Montez FordProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we are days away from one of pro wrestling's biggest events, David and Kaz fire up the mics and discuss the following: Key takeaways from the WWE-Netflix deal (3:06) The possibility that 'Raw' will move off of Mondays (10:52) Who will win the Royal Rumble match (21:34)? Was MJF’s title run a mistake (25:23)? Final Royal Rumble predictions (43:29) Be sure to check out videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. We are also on Instagram and Threads and X!Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducers: Ben Cruz and Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Royal Rumble week which means Ben, Khal and Brian discuss their favorite moments from Rumbles of the past! Then they jump into the following headlines: Nick Khan says WWE audience will get bigger with a Drive to survive type series on Netflix (5:49). Drew McIntyre says his character is the most compelling he’s felt in a long time (17:56) Santino Marella says TNA is working to get a big TV deal (25:06) Then after the break, Jonathan Bartlett joins the show and discusses creating the cover for the Forty Years of WrestleMania edition of WWE 2K24, his reactions to social media saying it was AI-created, his WWE Shop legendary moments series and more (33:10)Last, the guys talk through last night’s NXT (54:54) and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (57:22).And be sure to check out these two new pieces on TheRinger.com from Khal and Brian:The Biggest Questions About WWE’s Massive Deal With Netflix10 WWE Royal Rumble Championship Matches You May Have ForgottenFor an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160.For video clips, be sure to follow the Ringer Wrestling Show on Instagram and Threads, TikTok and X.Host: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport and Brian H. WatersGuest: Jonathan Bartlett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CM Punk, former professional wrestler, joins Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip as they discuss WWE Raw going to Netflix in 2025, the chances of The Rock and Roman Reigns, the showdown between CM Punk and Cody Rhodes, and the excitement around the Royal Rumble. They also respond to mailbag questions.