The Ringer Wrestling Show

With the physically vacationing Rosenberg off gallivanting in Brazil, SGG and Dip man the ‘Cheap Heat’ ship back stateside on today’s episode. But don’t worry, Rosenberg will still make not one, but two appearances on the program! The first of which happens from dinner in Rio de Janeiro alongside his wife, Misshattan, who finds herself at odds with her no. 1 hater, Troy the Goy (00:00). In between all the madness, there is some wrestling discussion about Carmelo Hayes (11:27), Roman Reigns’s return and how long we expect him to hold the title (14:36), and the answering of some mailbag questions (34:07).We’re off on Friday, but we do hope you stay maj and enjoy yourselves.Hosts: Greg Hyde and DipGuests: Peter Rosenberg and MisshattanProducers: Brian H. Waters and Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s ‘Iron Claw’ Week here on the Ringer Wrestling Network! First, David, Kaz, and Brian kick off the show by discussing Kenny Omega's and Charlotte Flair’s injuries (4:39). Then ‘Iron Claw’ actors Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White join the show to discuss their roles in the movie, in which they portrayed Kevin and Kerry Von Erich (19:00). They close out the show with the bracket for the 'Masked Man' men’s wrestler of the year tournament (60:40)!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. WatersGuests: Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen WhiteProducer: Brian H. WatersAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moments before Rosenberg heads off to Brazil with Misshattan, he delivers another impeccable edition of the Friday Something for you. Rosenberg begins by answering some mailbag questions after Troy the Goy waxes poetic about his latest non-female-related obsession in life (06:58). Then, the one and only Cody Rhodes joins to talk about his journey to the top of the sport, why competitors like AEW are good for the industry, his opinion of Dom Mysterio, whether MJF will join WWE, and why this current era of WWE is perhaps better than any one we’ve ever seen (20:28).Credit: The Michael Kay Show/ESPN RadioHost: Peter RosenbergGuest: Cody RhodesProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we get close to the end of the year, David, Kaz, and Brian put together a bracket to decide who the men's and women’s wrestler of the year is (1:35).Official ‘Masked Man’ wrestler of the year coming soon!Later they discuss WWE TV rights negotiations (27:55), CM Punk’s promo with Seth Rollins (39:55) and the Golden Jets promo with Ricky Stars and Big Bill (53:56).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

Ben, Khal, and Brian fire up the mics and celebrate the return of YEET! Then, they get into the following headlines of the week: CM Punk wants to succeed Shawn Michaels (8:02) AJ Styles’s return is imminent (24:44) Jake Paul is down to challenge Logan Paul for the U.S. Title (31:50) Later, in They Said What?!, they go to the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline and react to a take regarding Bryan Danielson being the Devil (40:23).Last, they talk through last night’s NXT (50:15) and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (52:56).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

On today’s episode, the maj one Peter Rosenberg is joined by SGG and Dip to get into the following: Intro (00:00) Rosenberg’s vacation planning (05:12) A who’s who of last night’s screening of new wrestling movie ‘Iron Claw’ (14:28) Why Rosenberg thinks last night was the best moment of CM Punk’s return (20:27) A very early look at next year’s Royal Rumble (25:55) Who will take the belt off Gunther? (39:10) Mailbag (44:15) Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, and DipProducers: Brian H. Waters and Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz kick off the show with the cold open question of the week: Who is the best wrestler in the world (0:19)?Then they get into the following: What would you take from WWE in return for "YEET" (6:44)? The young, hot babyfaces of NXT (16:39) Trick Williams wins the Iron Survivor Challenge (24:54) The U.S. Title Tournament (28:45) Chances of CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns at WrestleMania (50:04) Which WWE Superstars would you put above MJF for wrestler of the year (66:22)? 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

While Dip awaits the arrival of his couch cleaner, he, Rosenberg, and Troy the Goy talk about a whole bunch of things, including but not limited to professional wrestling. Here’s what to expect on today’s show: Dip’s very expensive couch that requires yearly cleaning (00:00) Jewish interior design (05:45) Dip’s take on Drew McIntyre’s heel turn (14:30) A horrible stretch for AEW (21:08) Why we may have the perfect situation for a matchup between CM Punk and Seth Rollins (29:14) Rosenberg reads his DM thread with Jimmy Hart (36:03) Rosenberg’s issues with The Rock’s social media posts (37:16) Are airport lounges worth it? (45:05) Plus … Dip and Troy might become roommates. Stay maj, everybody.Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and DipProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz start the show with two cold open questions:What would be an appropriate replacement for the world “yeet” (0:55)?If Keith Lee (not the Limitless one) were to come to your city, what’s the go-to meal for him to review (2:50)?Then they recap AEW Dynamite’s main event for the TNT Championship between Adam Copeland and Christian Cage (10:30).Later, they get into a round of determining the wrestler of the year, with the following matchups: Speedball Mike Bailey vs. Vikingo (36:04) Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay vs. Gunther (39:00) Ricky Starks vs. Damian Priest (42:53) Iyo Sky vs. Toni Storm (45:26) Logan Paul vs. CM Punk (48:24) 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

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