The Ringer Wrestling Show

Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by discussing the news that WWE will stop releasing physical media. They reflect on some of their favorite pro wrestling tapes and DVDs (1:28). Then they get into the following headlines of the week: Chris Jericho said AEW has exceeded most people’s expectations (11:04) Grayson Waller and Austin Theory are expected to be elevated for WrestleMania season (21:24) WWE and Jey Uso are abandoning "Yeet" because of trademark issues (31:28) Later, in They Said What?!, they react to Kaz fantasy booking Randy Orton vs. Kazuchika Okada at WrestleMania on 'The Masked Man Show' (39:28). Then they go to the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline and react to more fantasy booking—this time the Rock's different kind of moment at WrestleMania 40 with Roman Reigns (50:12)Last, they talk through last night’s NXT (1:01:32) and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (1:05:32).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

The maj one, Peter Rosenberg, is joined by the physically large SGG for another chaotic edition of the world’s number one sports and recreation podcast. On today’s episode, you can expect: Intro (00:00) Wrestling nerds talking about nerdy wrestling merch (09:08) The best way to execute Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre down the line (24:07) Whether we’ll get Reigns vs. CM Punk on ’SmackDown’ (30:50) Why being tall is overrated (40:37) The latest with Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits (46:28) Bear’s health problems (51:35) Mailbag (58:43) Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Greg HydeProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz kick off the show to discuss which debate had social media going crazy more, the College Football Playoff system or AEW Continental Classic Scoring System (0:26). Then producer Brian joins in the conversation as they put together a first draft for the wrestle of the year.Cody Rhodes vs. LA Knight (11:06)Rhea Ripley vs. Becky Lynch (14:24)Gunther or Swerve Strickland (24:50)Jey Uso or Christian Cage (28:25)MJF or Seth Rollins (31:02)Fantasy booking WrestleMania 40 (50:40)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. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s something going on! NXT Deadline—that’s what’s going on, next Saturday, December 9. To celebrate the upcoming occasion, Rosenberg talks to “The Heartbreak Kid,” Shawn Michaels, about NXT’s roster, the growth of Trick Williams, Rhea Ripley’s ceiling, and CM Punk’s dramatic return to WWE (14:24). Then, NXT star Trick Williams tells Rosenberg about his crazy backstory, from his Division I college football walk-on, to getting cut by the Philadelphia Eagles, to somehow landing a gig with WWE (36:45). But before all of that, Rosenberg answers some of your emails (02:50).Stay maj.Host: Peter RosenbergGuests: Shawn Michaels and Trick WilliamsProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz are back for the Thursday edition and they discuss the following: CM Punk’s promo on Raw (4:20) Bryan Danielson leading the committee to fire CM Punk (17:10) What if Brock Lesnar was on a disciplinary committee? (20:00) Wardlow possibly being The Devil (25:40) Who buys the TV rights for ‘Monday Night Raw’ (48:15) ‌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

Before Ben, Khal, and Brian dissect CM Punk's return to WWE, they discuss the “Big Meat Classic” rivalry brewing between Bronson Reed and Ivar! Then they get into the following headlines: Bryan Danielson leading a committee to terminate CM Punk (4:16) Mercedes Mone being the next big WWE return (16:50) Triple H on when Jade Cargill’s debut will be (26:33) Later, in They Said What?!, they react to a hot take from 'The Masked Man Show' where they discuss the possibility of Seth Rollins and CM Punk main-eventing Night 2 of WrestleMania (36:08). Then they go to the Worldwide Hotline and react to a take that puts the YEET movement up against some of the other big fan chants (1:06:40).Last, they talk through last night’s NXT (1:14:09) and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (1:16:39).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

After a WILD couple of days in professional wrestling, Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip are giddy on today’s episode! The guys get into: Rosenberg’s outdoor attire from Saturday’s kickoff show (01:38) The story behind CM Punk’s return (07:40) Triple H’s profound effect on WWE’s creative (15:05) CM Punk’s performance on ‘Raw’ last night (24:02) The inevitability of Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk Mailbag (45:37) Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, DipProducers: Brian H. Waters, Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David, Kaz, and Brian kick off Monday’s episode with the Cold Open Question of the Week: What’s a bigger deal, CM Punk’s AEW Rampage debut in 2021, or his return to WWE at the 2023 Survivor Series (0:37)?Then they break down the following storylines within The moment his music hit (6:30) Seth Rollins's angry reactions (1302) Could Rollins vs. Punk be the main event of WrestleMania's second night (15:30) Drew McIntyre storming off after the show (19:31) Pro wrestling aggrievement scale (28:00) Randy Orton’s return (29:00) 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. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kaz and Khal fire up the mics on this holiday weekend because the unthinkable officially happened: CM Punk has returned to WWE! The guys react to "The Best in the World's" return at Survivor Series WarGames 2023 and talk through what this means for everyone involved, including Punk himself, WWE and the rest of the WWE roster.Hosts: Kazeem Famuyide and Khal DavenportProducers: Brian H. Waters and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we approach Thanksgiving, Ben, Khal, and Brian share what they are most thankful for in the world of pro wrestling (0:00). Then they tap into the following headlines: Jey Uso sets his sights on the Intercontinental Championship (6:35) MJF vows to be top five on the mic all-time (19:21) WWE’s potential main roster plans for Dragon Lee and Los Lotharios (30:59) Later, in They Said What?!, they react to a couple of takes from the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline regarding a hypothetical “Big Meaty Men Slapping Meat” championship and Randy Orton’s true allegiance at Survivor Series (37:45).Last, they talk through last night’s NXT (55:49) and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (58:20).Check out Cameron Hawkins’s latest Ringer dot com piece on Jey Uso, who talks about his rise to the main-event picture.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