The Ringer Wrestling Show

This week, David and Kaz are joined by comedian Dan Soder to dive into another week in the world of professional wrestling. Today’s topics include: A look back at the career of the Iron Sheik (02:00) Reactions to last night’s ‘Dynamite,’ including MJF and Adam Cole’s face-off (20:00) Takes on ‘Monday Night Raw,’ including Seth Rollins’s main-event title defense (1:01:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideGuest: Dan SoderProducer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by paying their respects to WWE Hall of Famer the Iron Sheik, who recently passed away. Then they jump into the biggest headlines of the week, including: Liv Morgan confirming the severity of her injury (9:11) WWE slowly building Grayson Waller (16:27) Jake the Snake ripping Bret “the Hitman” Hart (21:27) Later, in They Said What?!, they react to Peter Rosenberg’s take on LA Knight before tapping into the ‘Wednesday Worldwide' Hotline for an interesting Bloodline hot take (30:42).Then they are joined by 'Dark Side of the Ring' cocreators Evan Husney and Jason Eisener, who discuss the latest episode “Shattered: The Magnum T.A. Story.(44:48)”The crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (68:25) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (73:48).For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202)-417-8160Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersGuests: Evan Husney and Jason EisenerProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The best trio in pro wrestling podcasting is back together again for another can’t-miss episode of ‘Cheap Heat.’ Before inevitably getting into another heated conversation about bagels, the guys discuss: Dip’s past life as a DJ and why it didn’t work out (3:27) The perception of Cody Rhodes these days (10:50) Thoughts on the ‘Money in the Bank’ qualifying matches last Friday night (16:20) What will happen with Jey Uso? (21:31) Plus, some AEW talk and a little mailbag (36:19).Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, DipProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David kicks off The Ringer Wrestling Show's week of content with Khal and Brian from Wednesday Worldwide and they discuss the following: Lacey Evans and Sgt. Slaughter’s daughter's Twitter beef (:30) Which title does Cody Rhodes get first? (8:50) Predictable Money in the Bank qualifiers? (16:43) The Bloodline storyline takes another turn (23:57) Roman Reigns presented with a new championship (30:00) Bryan Danielson calls out Kazuchika Okada for AEW Forbidden Door (39:54) WWE signs deal with Twitch (55:22) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling.Hosts: David Shoemaker, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the 'Cheap Heat' Friday Something, new WWE women’s tag team champion Shayna Baszler joins Rosenberg for a conversation about her former life as an MMA fighter, why she left MMA for the world of pro wrestling, the differences between MMA and pro wrestling, winning the tag team championship alongside Ronda Rousey, and more.Plus, Rosenberg dives into the mailbag (31:04).Host: Peter RosenbergGuest: Shayna BaszlerProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz are joined by comedian and host of ‘WrestleRoasts’ Dan St. Germain to discuss another loaded week in the world of professional wrestling. Topics include: CM Punk’s return being made official by Tony Khan (02:00) Don Callis’s promo on last night’s ‘Dynamite’ (17:45) Highlights from ‘Raw’ (31:00) Bray Wyatt rumors (44:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideGuest: Dan St. GermainProducers: Jonathan Kermah and Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Khal, and Brian raise their red Solo cups to the sky to celebrate Montez Ford’s birthday! Then they get into the following headlines: Ronda Rousey criticizing WWE’s women’s tag team division (3:35) Justin Credible disliking AEW’s use of Bryan Danielson (10:22) AEW talent being anxious about a potential brand split (16:16) Tony Khan’s relationship with Bill Goldberg (27:22) Later, in They Said What?!, they react to Kaz’s take on the Saudi Arabia crowd before heading to the 'Wednesday Worldwide' Hotline for quite the take on Cody Rhodes (30:44). The crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (43:32) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (48:43).For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202)-417-8160Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After some very brief Bagel Talk, Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip get into the following on today’s episode of the world’s no. 1 sports and recreation podcast: Headlines from the most recent Saudi Arabia show (9:40) Whether the end is near for the Bloodline (23:30) Matchmaking for the upcoming 'Money in the Bank’ premium live event Why Rosenberg believes Ronda Rousey is back on the ascent (29:28) Plus, Raquel’s potential, Jade Cargill loses her AEW title (38:00), and what will happen with AJ Styles?Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, and DipProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kaz kicks off the show with a quick recap of his Vegas experience on the AEW ‘Double or Nothing’ preshow. Then he and David get into the following: Should the world title matches have headlined each show (8:52)? The Four Pillars match (18:16) The Anarchy in the Arena match (24:20) Jimmy Uso’s superkick to Roman Reigns (38:06) Cody Rhodes passing out in a match against Brock Lesnar (46:14) What’s next for Bianca Belair (49:40) Trish Stratus and Becky Lynch (53:42) NXT 'Battleground' recap (58:34) Previewing 'Raw' (78:28) Be sure to check out our videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rosenberg and Stat Guy Greg speak with Carmelo Hayes ahead of his NXT title defense this weekend at NXT 'Battleground.' They get into the following: Recapping the weekend he won the NXT title in Los Angeles (7:39) Reminding Shawn Michaels how cool he is (12:10) Partnering with Trick Williams (15:45) Training with Cody Rhodes (24:37) A potential opportunity to wrestle John Cena (31:28) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling.Host: Peter Rosenberg and Stat Guy GregGuest: Carmelo HayesProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices