

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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Jul 21, 2023 • 49min
There’s Nothing to Do on the Resort | Cheap Heat
With nothing to do at his honeymoon resort, Rosenberg answers a few questions from the mailbag with a couple of cameos from Misshattan.
The wedding aftermath (9:20)
Cody’s recent run (20:14)
Bobby Lashley and the Street Profits (26:05)
The Rock and John Cena returning amid actors and writers strikes (28:30)
Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling.We are also on Instagram and Threads.Host: Peter RosenbergProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 20, 2023 • 1h 17min
‘Blood and Guts’ and Today vs. the Attitude Era | The Masked Man Show
David and Kaz are back with their insight on another week in the world of professional wrestling. Some of today’s topics include:
AEW’s 'Blood and Guts' match last night, and what to expect from the fallout of the match (03:00)
MJF and Adam Cole’s dance battle with Daniel Garcia and Sammy Guevara (23:00)
This week’s discourse comparing today’s wrestling with the Attitude Era (43:00)
Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducers: Jonathan Kermah and Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 19, 2023 • 57min
The Dominik Mysterio Celebration Show! Plus, Is Today’s WWE Hotter Than the Attitude Era? | Wednesday Worldwide
With Khal out, The Ringer Wrestling authority figure David Shoemaker joins Ben and Brian as they celebrate Dominik Mysterio’s NXT North American Title win. Then, they discuss the following headlines:
Seth Rollins says match ratings are “silly” (3:20)
WWE has “high interest” in Nick Aldis (10:59)
What The Rock and Grayson Waller’s interaction could mean for The Great One (15:30)
Later, in They Said What?!, they react to a few hot takes from the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline including Judgment Day fatigue, the most underutilized wrestlers, and Brian’s previous take on the NXT and AEW Championships. (21:42).After the break, they discuss whether or not WWE is hotter today than it was during the Attitude Era (36:54).The crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (46:59) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (50:45).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, David Shoemaker, and Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 18, 2023 • 1h 4min
The Honeymoon Episode! | Cheap Heat
Rosenberg, while on his honeymoon, joins SGG and Dip to bring you this week’s edition of Cheap Heat.
Hot Pools and Cold showers (4:27)
'Dark Side of the Ring' (13:06)
Sonya Deville and Chelsea Green winning the tag titles (24:56)
Wrestling art (34:25)
Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling.We are also on Instagram and Threads.Host: Peter Rosenberg, Stat Guy Greg, and Bryan DipersteinProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 17, 2023 • 1h 19min
Pro Wrestling Delivers Big With 'Smackdown,' 'Collision,' and Slammiversary | The Masked Man Show
Cold Open Question of the Week: Which NBA rookie would you rather have in WWE? Victor Wembanyama or Scoot Henderson? David and Kazeem kick off the show discussing this. Then, they get into the following:
L.A. Knight’s promo on 'Smackdown' (8:47)
Slammiversary’s video package highlighting Impact Wrestling legends (18:02)
Jey Uso superkicks Paul Heyman (28:10)
FTR vs. Bullet Club Gold. Match of the year? (36:11)
Trinity wins the Knockouts Championship (49:12)
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 FamuyideProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 13, 2023 • 1h 9min
Top 10 Wrestlers That We Don’t Talk About Enough | The Masked Man Show
David and Kaz are back to jump into another week of wrestling content. Today’s topics include:
Dragunov becoming number one contender on ‘NXT’ (08:00)
Last night’s ‘Dynamite’ including the unlikely tag team of MJF and Adam Cole (18:30)
Our top ten wrestlers that we don’t talk about enough (31:00)
Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 12, 2023 • 58min
Ricochet Getting the Logan Paul Rub? Plus, Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of WCW Bash at the Beach ’98 | Wednesday Worldwide
Fresh off a weekend of throwing up the “Ws," Khal and Brian discuss Blerdcon while Ben talks about his time seeing the NBA’s Logan Paul in Las Vegas. Then they discuss the following headlines:
Carlito on his way back to WWE (4:31)
Big E feeling 100% (10:52)
Bully Ray on Keith Lee’s substantial drop-off (16:44)
Later, in They Said What?!, they react to a hot take from the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline regarding Logan Paul (25:28) and then go back in time to this day in 1998, when WCW Bash at the Beach took place featuring “Hollywood” Hulk Hogan teaming up with Dennis Rodman to face Diamond Dallas Page and Karl Malone (34:27).The crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (46:56) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (50:23).For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160.Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 11, 2023 • 1h 10min
The Wedding Recap Episode. Plus, What Actually Happened at ’SmackDown?’ | Cheap Heat
Ladies and gentlemen, Peter Rosenberg is officially off the market. And after witnessing the New York City spectacle on Saturday night, SGG, Dip, and Misshattan herself join Rosenberg to break it all down. After that, the guys get into the wrestling of it all (36:16) by looking back on last week’s 'SmackDown’ and discussing expectations for Logan Paul at ’SummerSlam.'Plus, Dip's speech (1:01:55) and how did Shoemaker get such a hot wife?Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, DipProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 10, 2023 • 1h 9min
The Bloodline Goes Broadway | The Masked Man Show
David and Kaz kick off the show with some highlights from Peter Rosenberg’s wedding. Then they do a deep dive on The Bloodline segment that took place at Madison Square Garden
Roman Reigns bowing down to Jey Uso (12:20)
Comparing the story to Evolution (23:00)
Can Jey Uso handle being a world champion? (29:00)
Will Bray Wyatt challenge Roman next? (35:00)
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 FamuyideProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 7, 2023 • 49min
The Wedding Preview Show of the Millennium | Cheap Heat
Twenty hours from now, Rosenberg and Misshattan will tie the knot in the heart of New York City. To celebrate the momentous occasion, Rosenberg speaks with those closest to him on today’s edition of the Friday Something. First, Rosenberg calls Dip fresh off his visit to a luxury clothing store and just before receiving his gift basket (5:08). Then, SGG joins to talk about … Keith Olbermann? In between all of that, Rosenberg actually talks wrestling upon opening the mailbag (13:55).Enjoy yourselves. And join us in in the Discord here.Host: Peter RosenbergProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices