

The Ringer Wrestling Show
The Ringer
‘The Ringer Wrestling Show’ brings you instant reactions to the biggest matches, breakdowns of the hottest feuds, and analysis of all the latest gossip in the wild world of professional wrestling. Join "The Masked Man" David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Ben Cruz and Brian H. Waters for a podcast feed that redefines what it means to be a wrestling fan.
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Oct 11, 2023 • 1h 31min
Who Won the Tuesday Night Showdown: AEW or NXT? | Wednesday Worldwide
Everyone wish Khal a happy birthday! This week, we have a stacked show as Ben, Khal, and Brian get into the top headlines, including:
Bully Ray said The Rock is a bigger headliner than Cody Rhodes (4:37)
John Cena said his final match is “on the horizon” (22:17)
Ric Flair said that if Charlotte Flair broke his record, it would be the biggest thing in pro wrestling history (32:40)
Afterward, they discuss AEW 'Title Tuesday,' which went head-to-head with NXT (51:03). Later in the segment, the Masked Man himself, David Shoemaker, joins the show to share his thoughts on the action-packed night (73:07).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, Threads, and X.Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersGuest: David ShoemakerProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 10, 2023 • 58min
Previewing the Tuesday Night Wars, the Return of Carlito, and What Do You Do With John Cena and LA Knight? | Cheap Heat
Back from a weekend spent gorging himself on some St. Elmo’s shrimp cocktail with a side of professional wrestling, Rosenberg is joined by SGG to discuss the following:
Takeaways from WWE Fastlane (19:07)
Carlito is finally back! (22:13)
Where to go with the John Cena and LA Knight story line, as well as with Bobby Lashley and the Street Profits
Rosenberg’s backstage experience with Jade Cargill and Rhea Ripley (31:34)
Plus, SGG defends himself, and Troy the Goy wants to stay with Rosenberg in New York City for four nights … will Rosenberg let him? Stay tuned, and stay maj.Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Greg HydeProducers: Brian H. Waters and Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 9, 2023 • 1h 53min
WWE Fastlane Review, Adam Copeland Interview Part II, and a Preview of AEW vs. NXT Tuesday Night | The Masked Man Show
We have a stacked show for you to kick off the week. David is joined by Ben Cruz and Brian H. Waters of ‘Wednesday Worldwide’ to recap WWE Fastlane. They discuss:
Seth Rollins’s successful World Heavyweight Championship defense (16:00)
The odd couple of Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes (26:57)
Montez Ford’s status with Bobby Lashley’s new group (43:32)
Then we go back to Part 2 of David and Kaz’s interview with AEW’s Adam Copeland, who talks about AEW’s Title Tuesday (72:55).Finally, they preview ‘Monday Night Raw’ and take a look at Tuesday night, when NXT and AEW go head-to-head (88:05).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, Ben Cruz, Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 6, 2023 • 40min
WWE Fastlane Preview and Why Hulk Hogan Is the Babe Ruth of Pro Wrestling. Plus, Hollywood Star O’Shea Jackson Jr. on the Biggest Stories in Wrestling Right Now! | Cheap Heat
From the beautiful Newark, New Jersey airport, Rosenberg addresses some burning mailbag questions about his upcoming trip to St. Elmo’s Steakhouse in Indianapolis. Then, from his hotel just around the block from tomorrow’s WWE Fastlane event, Rosenberg is joined by SGG to preview the event (16:14) and also friend of the show (and future cohost?) O’Shea Jackson Jr., who discusses the Bloodline story line, Adam Copeland, and much more (20:42).Stay maj this weekend.Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Greg HydeGuest: O’Shea Jackson Jr.Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 5, 2023 • 1h 17min
Adam Copeland on Going All Elite, Working With Christian Cage, and More! | The Masked Man Show
David and Kaz open things up with their reactions to Adam Copeland, formerly know as Edge, and his ‘Dynamite’ debut, along with the rest of ‘Dynamite’ (02:00).Then the guys preview this weekend's ‘WWE Fastlane’ (25:00).Later, they are joined by the Rated-R Superstar himself, Adam Copeland, to discuss his AEW debut and much more (51:00).Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideGuest: Adam CopelandProducers: Jonathan Kermah and Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 4, 2023 • 1h 14min
Is NXT More Entertaining Than SmackDown? Plus, Adam Copeland’s Potentially Perfect Curtain Call | Wednesday Worldwide
Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by comparing the AL East champion Baltimore Orioles to a current professional wrestler. Then they get into the following headlines:
Bobby Lashley wanting Jade Cargill in his emerging group (3:40)
Mustafa Ali missing out on a championship opportunity (13:06)
Adam Copeland saying it’s perfect to end his career with Christian (23:11)
Later, in They Said What?!, they react to Kaz’s take calling NXT more entertaining than SmackDown (40:06). Then they continue with a deep dive on the current state of NXT with its merger with superstars from the main roster such as Becky Lynch and the Judgment Day (54:13).Last, they preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (64:13).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, 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

Oct 3, 2023 • 1h 3min
Flowers for Michael Cole, AEW’s End of 2023 Plans, and Rhea's Babyface Entrance | Cheap Heat
Back from Las Vegas and the maj hotel that is New York, New York, Rosenberg is joined by SGG and Dip to discuss the following on today’s episode:
Michael Cole’s cryptic promo last night (8:50)
The current state of the AEW pay-per-view business (14:30)
A recent uptick in NXT promos and why the guys think this is happening (32:02)
Some advice to wrestling fans regarding the spreading of famous social media videos
Plus, some mailbag (51:53), and what’s the best steakhouse in Indianapolis?Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, and DipProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 2, 2023 • 1h 18min
The Rated R Superstar, Adam Copeland Takes AEW Into a New Era | The Masked Man Show
AEW ‘WrestleDream’ grabbed headlines when ‘The Rated R Superstar,’ Adam Copeland showed up and officially became “All Elite.” David and Kaz discuss this and the following from a stacked weekend of pro wrestling.
Is Copeland the biggest star in AEW history? (0:00)
Bryan Danielson vs Zack Sabre Jr. (14:55)
What is the path for Swerve to get to MJF? (20:56)
LA Knight is John Cena’s tag partner (44:04)
Tiffany Stratton and Becky Lynch Extreme Rules takeways (52:10)
Carmelo Hayes and Ilja Dragunov the next great pairing? (57:17)
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 FamuyideProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 29, 2023 • 43min
The Las Vegas Friday Something: A Surprise Return to the Show, Adam Cole’s Injury, and More Mt. Schlump-more! | Cheap Heat
Coming to you from Las Vegas on the eve of another Canelo Alvarez fight, it’s the world’s no. 1 sports and recreation podcast! On today’s episode, Rosenberg sits down with friends Brian Campbell and Andreas Hale to talk about boxing or MMA fighters they’d be interested to see in WWE before Rosenberg decides to rip into UFCs lack of storytelling. Then, Rosenberg flies solo to talk about Adam Cole’s injury and why it’s so devastating (21:48). And lastly, Rosenberg finishes the episode with some mailbag questions about bagels, Mt. Schlump-more, and more (24:24)!Stay maj and enjoy yourselves.Host: Peter RosenbergGuests: Brian Campbell and Andreas HaleProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 28, 2023 • 57min
AEW WrestleDream and NXT No Mercy Preview | The Masked Man Show
Fresh off their interview with Jade, David and Kaz discuss their takeaways from her media rollout (3:30). Then they get into this weekend’s shows.
Edge’s WWE contract expires (17:13)
AEW WrestleDream predictions (22:37)
NXT No Mercy predictions (46:13)
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 FamuyideProducer: Brian H. Waters and Jonathan Kermah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices