The Ringer Wrestling Show

This week, David, Kaz, and Brian kick off the show by discussing Willow Nightingale becoming the inaugural NJPW Strong Women’s Champion (4:44):Then they discuss the matches they are most looking forward to at the following: WWE 'Night of Champions' (21:10) AEW 'Double or Nothing' (43:02) NXT Battleground (57:18) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling.Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide and Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before heading off to watch old wrestling matches with his high school buddies for his bachelor party festivities, Rosenberg grabs Dip to talk about the things that Dip has observed in pro wrestling recently. Plus, Natalie gives more Hebrew food pronunciation lessons (4:27), the guys grill Troy the Goy about his escapades in a stranger’s home, and the guys open the mailbag (34:18).Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and DipProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz are back for another week of analysis in the world of wrestling. Today’s topics include: Paying respects to Superstar Billy Graham (03:40) CM Punk’s rumored return (12:00) Seth Rollins joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe (52:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducers: Brian H. Waters and Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did you know 'The Ringer Wrestling Show' has an arena on 'WWE 2K23'? Ben and Khal discuss Brian’s Twitch livestream of matches inside the arena. Then, the guys dive into the following:‌ WWE being hesitant to make Seth Rollins WWE World Champion due to acting gigs (5:57) An initial list of men’s Money in the Bank participants (13:40) WWE teasing JD McDonagh joining the Judgment Day (25:29) Later, in “They Said What?!," they react to David Shoemaker saying Seth Rollins needs more of a story before becoming the World Heavyweight Champion and one of our listeners’ “hot takes” (31:27). Then for the first time, they react to breaking news in which AEW announces its brand-new Saturday show (47:33)!The crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (59:28) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (62:06).For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202)-417-8160The Ringer Wrestling Show is now on TikTok! Follow us there: @RingerWrestlingHosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rosenberg and SGG fly solo as the physically-perturbed Dip is unable to make it today. But in his absence, Rosenberg and SGG discuss: Roman Reigns shocking The Usos by announcing that he’s partnering with Solo Sikoa to challenge Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn for the tag team championship at Night of Champions (16:55) Asuka ruining Bianca Belair’s big moment last Friday (24:00) How much we actually care about Brock Lesnar and Cody Rhodes (34:15) Why the elder statesmen are secretly carrying professional wrestling right now Plus, mailbag (48:00) and Rosenberg doesn't want Troy the Goy at his wedding. Troy also informs the guys of his wild Monday afternoon spent with a young woman.To join the 'Cheap Heat' Discord, please follow this link.Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Greg HydeProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz kick off the show by celebrating mothers and ranking the best mom characters in pro wrestling (5:09). Then they discuss: Randy Orton’s career possibly being over (8:39) AJ Styles vs. Seth Rollins in the final for the World Heavyweight Championship (24:17) Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa will challenge Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn for the tag team titles (40:33) Bianca Belair and Asuka’s feud resumes on 'SmackDown' (52:14) An insane triple-threat match in Mexico that took place in the rain (55:13) They close the show with a few rapid-fire sell-or-no-sell takes.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this very special edition of ‘Cheap Heat’ Friday Something, WWE superstar Rhea Ripley joins Peter Rosenberg for a conversation about the following: Her relationship with fellow WWE superstar Dom Mysterio (3:39) The potential of The Judgment Day Why—even in her personal life—most people call her Rhea The crazy engagement numbers she pulls on TikTok (27:30) The 26-year-old’s WWE Hall of Fame trajectory (31:10) Plus, Ripley talks about Zelina Vega’s showing last weekend in Puerto Rico (14:23), character development, and more.Host: Peter RosenbergProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz are back to dive into another week in the world of professional wrestling. Today’s topics include: Don Callis literally backstabbing Kenny Omega on ‘Dynamite’ (02:00) AEW’s speculated new TV deal (21:00) A Goldberg vs. Ultimate Warrior debate (42:00) WWE’s world title tournament (49:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducers: Brian H. Waters and Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which Bad Bunny song do you have on repeat? Ben, Khal, and Brian reveal theirs. Then they discuss the following headlines: Damian Priest being seen as a main-eventer (4:23) WWE allowing blood for Brock Lesnar matches (8:50) Darby Allin planning to climb Mount Everest (14:42) Later, in "They Said What?!", they react to a couple of listeners’ hot takes (18:50). Then, they are joined by Nick Bond, who discusses his latest Ringer dot com piece "Who’s Your Daddy? Dominik Mysterio’s Journey Past the Nepo Baby Tag" and the updated Ringer WWE Power Board rankings (29:55). The WWE crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (49:53) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (53:44).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. WatersGuest: Nick BondProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a very metaphysical episode of the world’s no. 1 sports and recreation podcast, Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip discuss the following: Rosenberg’s issues with wedding planners and why destination weddings are “stupid” (4:12) Does energy exist? (16:35) The highlights of WWE 'Backlash' in Puerto Rico (29:25) Ts on the new AEW reality TV show (37:15) And more.Stay maj.Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, and DipProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices