The Ringer Wrestling Show

Ahead of WWE Payback in Pittsburgh, Peter Rosenberg gets into today’s breaking news about John Cena’s return to WWE and what it entails. Then, ahead of tonight’s show, Rosenberg sits down with WWE superstar Raquel Rodriguez to discuss why she got into the business, her relationship with her father, what she wanted to be when she was growing up, her five years at the WWE Performance Center, her Spanish heritage, her relationship with Rhea Ripley, why she fully embraces the underdog role, and more.Host: Peter RosenbergGuest: Raquel RodriguezProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Ben return to recap the sixth episode of the second season titled, "Appearances." They discuss how important this episode is to the lore of the show, all the flashbacks and how it changes the way we view certain characters, how it all connects to Tom Spade’s suicide, as well as this week’s awards (01:38). Also, the director of this week’s episode Peter Segal returns to discuss the process of casting the younger versions of Tom, Willie, and Wild Bill, what made this episode important to the creators, Chris Bauer’s performance, and more (59:09).Hosts: David Shoemaker and Ben LindberghGuest: Peter SegalProducer: Jessie LopezAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode, Rosenberg comes to you from the bustling JFK Airport to set the scene for WWE Payback before getting into a little mailbag, which features more angry e-mails about Dip’s LA Knight takes (7:54). Then, Rosenberg unearths a 2014 podcast interview he conducted with the late Bray Wyatt (22:51).Stay maj, everyone. Happy Labor Day weekend.Host: Peter RosenbergProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former WWE wrestler CM Punk and unknown guest Jack Perry's backstage scuffle and its potential impact at AEW 'All Out'; AEW 'All Out' and WWE 'Payback' event predictions discussed by the hosts.

This week, Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by fantasy booking John Cena’s return. Then they get into the following headlines: Saraya is setting her sights on Mercedes Moné (3:30) CM Punk’s questionable future in AEW and pro wrestling in general (17:10) Will Ospreay is “open to all options” after his New Japan deal expires (31:34) Later, in They Said What?!, they react to Dip’s take on 'Cheap Heat' when he said that Raquel Rodriguez may not be the best opponent for Rhea Ripley (37:52). Then they discuss the legacy of former WWE champion Bray Wyatt (48:16). (Check out this Ringer dot com piece from Ian Douglass and Oliver Lee Bateman titled “The Making of Bray Wyatt.“)The crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (57:10) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (59:20).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.Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The physically staycationing Peter Rosenberg is joined by his old pal Dip to discuss the following on another episode of the world’s no. 1 sports and recreation podcast: Dip’s memories of his favorite wrestler of all time, the late Bray Wyatt LA Knight’s performance on last Friday’s emotional episode of ’SmackDown’ CM Punk’s reported altercation with Jack Perry AEW’s record-breaking night this past weekend and why the guys were left shocked by the main event Why WWE is going too far with the Bloodline story Plus, the director of the iconic wrestling documentary ‘Beyond the Mat,’ Barry Blaustein, pops in to share his fond memories of working with the late Terry Funk.Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and DipGuest: Barry BlausteinProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Windham Rotunda and John Cena are the guests on this podcast. The hosts discuss Windham Rotunda's passing and share stories of their time working together. They recap AEW All-In and debate the real world champions of each match. They also react to John Cena being announced for the next seven weeks of 'Smackdown'.

David and Ben return to recap the fifth episode of the second season titled, "Who the Hell Is The Condamned?" The guys discuss the return of Ace as his new gimmick, The Condamned, and debate if Charlie Gully, Roster, and Willie’s characters are baby faces, heels, or tweeners. Also, they discuss how the social media story line will affect the characters for the rest of the season and give out awards for this week’s episode.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Ben LindberghProducer: Jessie LopezAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joined by David Shoemaker, the typically jovial Peter Rosenberg begins today’s Friday Something with a heavy heart as he and the Masked Man look back on the career and legacy of Bray Wyatt (0:00). Then, SGG pops in to give his thoughts on his favorite Wyatt memories before Rosenberg and Dip take it away with the usual Friday absurdity.Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and DipGuest: David ShoemakerProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, the pro wrestling world lost the legend Terry Funk. David and Kaz welcome Phil Schneider to the show to discuss his legacy and some of his greatest moments and contributions to the wrestling business (4:20).Later, they predict all 11 matches at AEW All In (23:04)Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling.We are also on Instagram and Threads.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideGuest: Phil SchneiderProducers: Christian John Bradley and Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices