The Ringer Wrestling Show

With SGG off physically vacationing, Rosenberg is joined by Dip and producers Brian and Troy to fill in SGG's physically large shoes. On today’s episode, the guys discuss: The Drew McIntyre–CM Punk segment from Raw (00:00) Ludwig Kaiser’s impactful moment (13:22) Speculation on which WWE superstars (past and present) might appear at Royal Rumble (19:10) Whether The Judgment Day has run its course (32:12) The significance of The Rock vs. Roman Reigns and whether it needs a title (35:08) More girl problems for Troy the Goy (52:26) Stay maj.Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and DipProducers: Brian H. Waters and Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz welcome the self-proclaimed number one voice in wrestling media, Van Lathan! He comes to discuss the following:Rediscovering his love for wrestling (3:00)The Iron Claw (8:51)The Rock’s return to WWE (25:240)The Rock being a heel during this run (33:38)CM Punk returns to Raw (0:00)Follow ‘The Ringer Wrestling Show’ on Instagram and Threads, TikTok, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideGuest: Van LathanProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before getting into the nitty-gritty of pro wrestling, Rosenberg and Dip have a conversation about health and wellness (00:00) and whether eating protein is overrated. Then, the guys discuss: Peter’s on-air flub that led Cody Rhodes to send him a text (10:27) Dip’s “giant hot take” on the Usos (16:06) Whether the Rock will wear a shirt at ‘WrestleMania’ (17:50) Joaquin Wilde's catapult (31:38) Dip’s story behind recently meeting a WWE superstar (33:40) Whether Cody is more maj than his father, Dusty Rhodes (41:53) Mailbag (46:13) Stay maj and enjoy yourselves.Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and DipProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David kicks off the show with Ben and Brian of 'Wednesday Worldwide,' and they discuss the Rock’s return and their excitement levels for his showdown with Roman Reigns at WrestleMania XL (3:42). Then, Phil Schneider joins the show to discuss New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Wrestle Kingdom 18 (31:47), AEW Worlds End (49:41), and Phil's 10 top matches of 2023 (65:33)Be sure to check out videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling.We are also on Instagram and Threads and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker, Ben Cruz, and Brian H. WatersGuest: Phil SchneiderProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finally! The Rock–Roman Reigns Loading! Plus, Mercedes Moné AEW Bound? | Wednesday WorldwideBen, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by sharing their go-to emojis in the wake of a potential Rock–Roman Reigns match at WrestleMania XL. Then they get in the following headlines: Mercedes Moné could be AEW bound, while Trinity could be headed back to WWE (0:00) What AEW looks like without MJF, who could be headed for surgery (0:00) Kevin Dunn leaves WWE (0:00) Then, in They Said What?! they react to Peter Rosenberg’s take on 'Cheap Heat' about Cody Rhodes being a bigger star than his dad, Dusty Rhodes (0:00). Plus, a call from the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline about the possibility that a match between Roman Reigns and the Rock could take place at Elimination Chamber instead of WrestleMania (0:00).Last, they talk through last night’s NXT New Year’s Evil (0:00) and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (0:00).For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160.Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling.We are also on Instagram and Threads and X.Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Refreshed from the holiday break, Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip are here to discuss a whole lot of professional wrestling. In the first episode of 2024, the guys get into: The Rock’s surprise appearance on ‘Raw' (08:42) Speculation on The Rock vs. Roman Reigns at ‘Wrestlemania’ OR in Rosenberg’s favorite place: Perth, Australia (22:10) The Cody Rhodes of it all (29:37) MJF’s prolific AEW title run comes to an end (35:07) Rosenberg’s tales from Rio de Janeiro (47:54) Plus, Troy the Goy atones for his sins and also explains why he is not the gringo that Rosenberg takes him for.Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, and DipProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special holiday edition of the world’s no. 1 sports and recreation podcast, Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip begin, of course, by discussing common myths surrounding Hanukkah (00:00). Then, they get into the following: Hall of Fame induction speculation (11:21) Fantasy booking The Rock’s return (28:26) Rosenberg’s backstage experience at the house show at Madison Square Garden (33:35) CM Punk’s match with Dominik Mysterio at the house show (36:06) Stay maj and happy new year.Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, DipProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz are back during the holiday season to give you all the content you need in the world of wrestling this week. To start, the guys discuss CM Punk’s first match back with WWE during the Madison Square Garden house show (06:00). Then, the guys discuss the rumors about WWE looking to lock Cody Rhodes down with a long-term deal, and how these implications could affect ‘WrestleMania’ (17:00). Later, the guys preview ‘Worlds End’ (34:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show with Ben paying his debt as his 49ers lost to Brian’s Ravens on Christmas night (1:42). Then, they get into the following to discuss each of their favorite headlines from 2023: Khal: CW acquires the TV rights to NXT (9:10) Brian: Mercedes Moné joins New Japan Pro-Wrestling (16:33) Ben: WWE sold to Endeavor (26:10) Then, in They Said What!?, they react to a take from the 'Wednesday Worldwide' Hotline that sends Seth Rollins to AEW (36:12).Last, they talk through last night’s NXT (52:37) and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (55:27).For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160.Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling.We are also on Instagram and Threads and X.Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Iron Claw’ Week comes to a close with a bang as David and Kaz talk to the director, Sean Durkin!First, they kick off the show by discussing the first day of free agency for the superstars recently released from WWE (0:30). Then they discuss their brief thoughts on ‘The Iron Claw’ (6:35). They also discuss the following things in pro wrestling: Matt Riddle joins MLW (18:50) Charlotte Flair signs new WWE deal (19:19) R-Truth adds comedy to the Judgment Day (26:25) Has the Devil story line run its course (36:23)? Wrestler of the Year reactions (50:27) To close out, Durkin comes on to share about why he created the movie, his love for pro wrestling, and more! (57:50).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, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. WatersGuest: Sean DurkinProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices