The Ringer Wrestling Show

This week, Ben kicks off the show with some “This Day in Wrestling History” trivia for Khal and Brian. Then they get into the following headlines: Chris Jericho almost having a cinematic match with Mike Tyson (4:23) Big E wanting to see Xavier Woods as World Champion (12:39) Shelton Benjamin wishing the Hurt Business happened in front of live fans (18:52) Later, in They Said What?!, they react to Kaz’s take on 'The Masked Man Show' in which he said Beth Phoenix would be a bigger get for AEW than Edge (25:09). After the break, they react to a Wednesday Worldwide Hotline take regarding Bad Bunny, the Super Bowl, and Roman Reigns (34:50).The crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (44:42) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (47:10).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

Back with another episode of the world’s no. 1 sports and recreation podcast, Rosenberg and SGG discuss the following on today’s episode: More fallout from Dip’s takes on LA Knight (5:40) Nostalgia about Hulk Hogan’s best promos in WCW (18:20) Edge vs. Sheamus on ’SmackDown’ last Friday and rumors that Edge is headed to AEW (42:46) John Cena is back (1:06:34) Plus, the guys open the mailbag and find that a number of peckerheads have spent quite a bit of dough on ‘WrestleMania 40’ tickets (50:05). Rosenberg also takes a victory lap.Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Greg HydeProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Kaz asks David the Cold Open Question of the Week: Who would be a bigger acquisition for AEW, Edge or Beth Phoenix?Then they discuss the following: Edge’s last match in Toronto (5:13) Cash Wheeler (16:10) WrestleMania ticket sales break records (22:30) All In preview (28:49) Smackdown recap (42:19) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling.We are also on Instagram and Threads.Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Ben return to recap the fourth episode of the second season, titled ‘Heavy Heads.' They discuss how the show has set up the narrative for the rest of the season, Willie’s behavior, and AJ Mendez’s debut as Elle Dorado, as well as the reality of the conversation between Wild Bill, Man Beast and the Texas Slinger. Also, the guys give out the 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

You never know what you’ll get on a Friday Something. For example, a Ken Resnick deep dive, lost wallet tales, and the disappearance of Troy the Goy are all things that might happen on today’s episode. Plus, Rosenberg takes a look into the mailbag (11:48), and he reads three stellar entries for the Varvatos Suit Contest (34:41) before crowning a CHAMPION!Stay maj.Host: Peter RosenbergProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Topics discussed include sneak attacks on AEW 'Dynamite', LA Knight's 'SummerSlam' follow-up, and Shinsuke Nakamura's chances of beating Seth Rollins. The hosts also talk about wrestling gimmicks and cost-cutting storylines, potential contenders for the TNT Title, Shinsuke Nakamura's promo, and wrestlers who wear glasses. They explore the meanings of 'the strap' and 'glassbro', assess wrestling matches, discuss Rey Mysterio's career and GOAT status, and share their changing opinions on Chelsea Green and speculations on Jey Uso's future.

This week, Khal adds a phrase to the wrestling dictionary as he, Ben, and Brian get into some top headlines, including the following:CM Punk and Jack Perry had a disagreement backstage at AEW 'Collision' (2:52)Booker T says Mark Henry is wrong—there is a WWE vs. AEW war (14:12)Lacey Evans is likely done with WWE (21:27)Later, in They Said What?!, they react to Brian Gewirtz’s appearance on the Masked Man Show where he discussed The Rock’s involvement in the Bloodline story (30:00). After the break, they react to hot takes from the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline about Ronda Rousey, the biggest debuts, and WWE’s current record-breaking title reigns (42:36).The crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (64:46) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (67:43).For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Without having watched much wrestling in the last few days, Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip do an entire show about wrestling today because, well, wrestling is great. On today’s episode, the guys discuss: Whether the juice is worth the squeeze with CM Punk in AEW anymore (8:11) The developing story between MJF and Adam Cole (17:36) Jey Uso’s plans to quit ’Smackdown’ and leave WWE altogether (20:33) Why Dip just can’t seem to get behind LA Knight (34:45) The clear push for Chad Gable to become something (42:05) Plus, the guys fantasy book the path to next year’s ‘Wrestlemania’ and Rosenberg hatches a plan to disrupt the bagel industry.Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, DipProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz are joined this week by former WWE writer Brian Gewirtz who discusses his book, "There’s Just One Problem," and some of the feedback he’s gotten since it’s came out over a year ago (6:15). Then they discuss the following: Wrestlers going off script during promos (9:02) The Attitude Era vs today’s product (13:27) The patience of the Bloodline Story (27:46) LA Knight (31:22) The Rock’s involvement in the Bloodline (44:52) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling.We are also on Instagram and Threads.Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem FamuyideGuest: Brian GewirtzProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Ben return as they react to the third episode of this season, titled ‘Discord.’ After recapping the episode, they share their feelings about Ace’s story line, how the introduction of a women’s division mirrors reality, the zombie King Spade scene, and more. Also, they give out their weekly awards for this week, including the episode’s MVP, the main event, and the "holy shit" moment.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Ben LindberghProducer: Jessie LopezAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices