The Ringer Wrestling Show

David kicks off the show by asking Kaz and Phil who would be the Bradley Beal of pro wrestling. Then they discuss the following:  CM Punk’s return to AEW on the premiere of 'Collision' (5:53)  A potential AEW brand split (20:40)  Austin Theory’s stock (55:20)  The Bloodline civil war (76:08)  Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Phil Schneider Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of the ‘Cheap Heat’ Friday Something, WWE’s Bron Breakker joins Rosenberg to preview his upcoming match with Seth Rollins and also to talk about his start in pro wrestling. Then, he talks about his relationship with his father and his former life as an NFL player.Plus, Misshattan joins Rosenberg for the mailbag (22:55). Did you miss her?Host: Peter RosenbergGuest: Bron BreakkerProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Kaz is joined by Angelo Dawkins, one-half of the Street Profits, to dive into everything from his favorite sports teams to the biggest happenings in WWE.The guys discuss the following: Their thoughts on the NBA playoffs (03:48) What makes Nikola Jokic special (10:58) How Dawkins feels about his Cincinnati Bengals (17:24) Potential new WWE tag team titles (21:15) Dawkins’s thoughts on a solo run and why disrespect fuels him (22:37) His 'WrestleMania' moment against Braun Strowman (28:09) Predictions for 'Money in the Bank' (38:33) Host: Kazeem FamuyideGuest: Angelo DawkinsProducer: Eduardo OcampoAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Khal, and Brian open the show by discussing their excitement for Dominik Mysterio-Cody Rhodes at Money in the Bank. Then they get into some of the biggest headlines, including:         WWE wanting Drew McIntyre back at Money in the Bank (2:56).         Seth Rollins saying full-timers should have priority at WrestleMania (8:30).         LA Knight being the betting favorite to win Money in the Bank (14:56)Later, in They Said What?!, they go to the ‘Wednesday Worldwide’ Hotline for an interesting Forbidden Door hot take (20:50).Then, they are joined by Emilio Sparks of 'Wrassle Rap,' who discusses how WWE is presenting its latest crop of NXT call-ups, including Grayson Waller, Zoey Stark, and Pretty Deadly. (30:30)The crew closes the show with highlights from NXT 50:45) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (62:48).Check out the tribute pieces to the Iron Sheik from David Shoemaker and Oliver Lee Bateman on The Ringer dot com.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. WatersGuests: Emilio SparksProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rosenberg and Dip are together in New York City with the physically large SGG clocking in from his palatial studio in Philadelphia. On today’s episode, the guys get into: Ariel Helwani’s interview with Eric Bischoff and whether the guys agree with the criticisms Bischoff hurled toward AEW and Tony Khan (12:23) Solutions for how AEW can take its product to the next level SGG barks back! (31:37) WWE preparing Jey Uso to be the heir apparent to Roman Reigns (35:30) Plus, Dip expresses some issues with ‘Money in the Bank,’ and the guys tackle the mailbag (56:28).Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, and DipProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Charlotte Flair’s return on 'SmackDown' (5:50), 'Young Rock' being canceled (9:00) and the Rock’s response to the social media trolling (12:00).Then they discuss Roman Reigns’s win over Cody Rhodes, touching on the following: What WWE would look like with Cody as champion (19:26) What the Bloodline would look like if Roman lost (30:04) What if Cody was never the guy? (34:10) Roman as a babyface (37:50) Paul Heyman’s stance (43:12) Be sure to check out 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

In this episode of the ‘Cheap Heat’ Friday Something, Rosenberg flies solo for some mailbag questions about the guys’ AEW conversation from Tuesday’s episode and more LA Knight stuff. Plus Rosenberg conducts a psychological experiment on Bear, and how long is too long for the toast at a wedding reception?After that, MVP joins Rosenberg to look back on the life and legacy of the late great Iron Sheik, who passed away this week at the age of 81 (28:17).Host: Peter RosenbergProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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