The Ringer Wrestling Show

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the best wrestling hugs, following Adam Cole and MJF's hug on AEW Collision.Then they discuss the following: Adam Cole’s many stables (6:30) CM Punk unveiling the AEW World Title he never lost (15:15) Great American Bash Recap (28:45) Santos Escobar vs. Rey Mysterio (35:30) Reactions to Gable Steveson (40:50) 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

David Shoemaker and Ben Lindbergh bring you into the squared circle to recap the entire first season of Starz wrestling drama ‘Heels,’ as well as the first episode of its second season. They go through all the show's characters, explain why the show needs to appeal to more than just hardcore wrestling fans, and discuss expectations for the rest of the second season. Also, the guys give out awards for the Season 2 premiere, including the World Champ (episode’s MVP), the "Holy Shit" Moment (favorite scene), and more.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Ben LindberghProducer: Jessie LopezAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the biggest stars in all of WWE joins Peter Rosenberg on the Friday Something to discuss the following: Why he always wanted to join WWE His return at ‘Money in the Bank' 2023 in London and how it’s breathed a different kind of energy into his career (7:21) How his preparation for Brock Lesnar in 2020 changed McIntyre’s career forever (12:19) Whether he prefers being a heel or face (32:05) And more! Stay maj.Host: Peter RosenbergGuest: Drew McintyreProducers: Brian H. Waters, Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz are back to help you process another week of wrestling programming. Today’s topics include: ‘Dynamite’ reactions, including an assessment of Jack Perry’s heel turn thus far (05:00) Is the Judgment Day doing too much? (55:00) Gable Steveson’s upcoming pro wrestling debut (1:02:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Khal is back and before the show starts, he rates Brian and David Shoemaker’s fill-in “WORLDWIDE” proclamations. Then, they discuss the following headlines: Bret Hart wanting to work at AEW (4:12) LA Knight’s backstage politicking abilities (13:11) SummerSlam card being locked at nine matches (22:06) Later, in They Said What?!, they get into an epic debate about Peter Rosenberg’s opinion on Adam Cole (32:04).After the break, they react to a few hot takes from the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline, including Jade Cargill and the AEW Women’s Division and whether or not Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens are stale. (49:05).The crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (68:29) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (72:19).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

Rosenberg, SGG and Dip get back to pro wrestling discussion. They get into the following: MJF and Adam Cole’s current “friendship” (9:45) Saturday vs. Sunday PLEs (16:40) One last honeymoon rant (19:53) Pro wrestling documentaries (49:50) They close out the show with this week’s Black Power Rankings (53:27) and answer a few questions from the mailbag (57:22).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 DipProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz kick off the show and discuss “reports” around L.A. Knight, Ring of Honor Death Before Dishonor, and the best wrestling dancers.Then Kerm and Brian join in to draft the perfect SummerSlam card based on previous matches! Each must select the following types of matches: World Title Women’s Title Tag Team Wildcard Pick (any type of match) 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, Jonathan Kermah, and Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters and Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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