

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.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Mar 9, 2023 • 1h 9min
The Masked Man Show | ‘WrestleMania’ Betting Odds, Bryan Danielson Goes Home, and More
Kaz is joined by Ben Cruz to dive into a plethora of topics as we inch closer to ‘WrestleMania.’ Today’s topics include:-Hobbs’s big win and the state of the TNT Title (04:00)-John Cena eviscerating Austin Theory on the mic (14:00)-Jey Uso turning on Sami Zayn (29:00)-Betting odds on ‘WrestleMania’ (33:30)-Bryan Danielson’s promo after losing to MJF (53:30)Hosts: Kazeem FamuyideGuest: Ben CruzProducer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 9, 2023 • 56min
Wednesday Worldwide | Rikishi with The Bloodline? Plus Ian Douglass Joins to Talk Bahamas Wrestling Association
Ben, Khal, and Brian H. are here to break down a few midweek headlines, including:
Bad Bunny hosting Backlash in Puerto Rico (3:50)
Rikishi wanting to get involved in the Bloodline storyline (08:50)
Vince McMahon and his “creepy” mustache in Gorilla (13:17)
Later, they react to David Shoemaker’s take on the Jon Moxley and Adam “Hangman” Page storyline (18:05). Then they are joined by Ian Douglass where he discusses his piece on The Ringer dot com, The Bahamas Wrestling Association: Black Wrestling and the Birth of a Nation (30:02). They close the show with highlights from NXT Roadblock (42:57) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (48:10).Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersGuest: Ian DouglassProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 7, 2023 • 54min
Cheap Heat | Jey Uso Attacks Sami Zayn, Plus John Cena Cooks Austin Theory
Rosenberg and SGG kick off the show by discussing MJF’s Iron Man Match win at 'AEW Revolution' (6:03).Then they discuss the following:
'Monday Night Raw' shaping up the 'WrestleMania' card (10:32)
Jey Uso attacking Sami Zayn (12:47)
Did John Cena cook Austin Theory? (14:35)
Have we given up on the Rock for 'WrestleMania 39'? (22:57)
Plus mailbag and Black Power Rankings.Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Stat Guy GregProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 7, 2023 • 1h 30min
The Masked Man Show | 'AEW Revolution' Reactions
Following 'AEW Revolution,' David and Kazeem are joined by Phil Schneider to discuss what may have been the best Iron Man match in history. Plus they discuss the following:
MJF’s best performance (1:50)
Ricky Starks's big win over Chris Jericho (19:10)
Where does "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry go after the Final Burial Match? (23:19)
The House of Black take down the Elite (31:16)
The Original AEW women vs. the Outsiders (46:20)
Is the Hangman Page–Jon Moxley story line the most important story in wrestling? (54:35)
Wardlow wins the TNT Championship (61:20)
FTR returns after the AEW Tag Title match (64:40)
CM Punk returning to AEW? (75:00)
Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideGuest: Phil SchneiderProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 3, 2023 • 46min
The Cheap Heat Friday Something | WWE Superstar Gunther Talks First Big Break, Cody Rhodes Moment, and Intercontinental Championship
In this episode of the world-renowned ‘Cheap Heat’ Friday Something, WWE superstar Gunther joins Rosenberg to discuss:
His upcoming International Championship appearance at Madison Square Garden (3:42)
The transition from Walter to Gunther (6:04)
How he discovered professional wrestling
His first big break in the sport (12:22)
The stigma around being a German who performs in America
His big moment with Cody Rhodes at this year’s ‘Royal Rumble’ (23:52)
Someone he'd really like to compete against in the future (29:33)
FOLLOW:
Rosenberg on TikTok
Rosenberg’s YouTube channel
And more!Host: Peter RosenbergProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 2, 2023 • 1h 25min
The Masked Man Show | ‘AEW Revolution’ Preview, and What’s Going On With Brock, Bray, Bobby, and Omos?
David and Kaz are back to dive into the week in the world of wrestling. Today’s topics include:-Lita and Becky Lynch winning the women’s tag titles (4:00)-The confusing booking decisions involving Bray Wyatt, Bobby Lashley, Brock Lesnar, and Omos (11:00)-‘AEW Revolution’ predictions (30:00)Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducers: Brian Waters and Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 1, 2023 • 1h 2min
Wednesday Worldwide | Is MJF the Second Coming of CM Punk? Plus, Nadine Smith on the Agendas Behind Wrestling Documentaries.
Ben, Khal, and Brian H. are here to break down a few midweek headlines, including:
Chris Jericho’s interest in a WWE return (04:35)
Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley being the favorites to main event Night 1 of 'WrestleMania' (11:55)
D-Von Dudley calling MJF the second coming of CM Punk (16:35)
Later, they react to Stat Guy Greg’s tweet saying Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks should start their WWE careers in NXT (25:50). Then, they are joined by Nadine Smith, who discusses her debut piece on the Ringer dot com, "Chronicling Kayfabe: How Pro Wrestling Documentaries (Attempt to) Separate Fact From Fiction" (52:41). They close the show with highlights from ‘NXT' and a preview of tonight’s AEW go-home ‘Dynamite’ (56:19).Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersGuest: Nadine SmithProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 28, 2023 • 60min
Cheap Heat | Meaningful Stories for ‘WrestleMania,’ Chad Gable’s Ceiling, and Seth Rollins Is Over!
On another episode of the world’s no. 1 sports and entertainment podcast, Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip discuss:
How many wrestling tables Rosenberg will have at his wedding (7:05)
Rumors of CM Punk returning to AEW (9:47)
Why Dip describes last night’s ‘Raw’ as “Vince-y” (19:30)
The match between Cody Rhodes and Chad Gable and why the guys want to see more from Gable (24:20)
The plans for Baron Corbin (28:40)
Plus, an appearance from another member of the Jew World Order and Rosenberg is hiring!FOLLOW:
Rosenberg on TikTok
Rosenberg’s YouTube channel
Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, DipProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 27, 2023 • 33min
The Masked Man Show | Keith Lee on His New Look, Being World Champion, and More
Keith Lee joins David and Kaz this week on 'The Masked Man Show' and discusses the following:
His brand-new look (2:40)
The legacy he is leaving for super heavyweights (8:08)
His feud with Swerve Strickland (16:40)
Being AEW world champion (22:00)
Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideGuest: Keith LeeProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 24, 2023 • 1h 6min
Masked Man Show | Will ‘WrestleMania’ Really Feature Omos vs. Brock Lesnar?
David, Kaz, and Brian kickoff the show with the Cold Open Question: Who would you rather be stuck in a cage with—Brock Lesnar or Omos? Then they discuss the following:The possibility of Omos facing Brock Lesnar at ‘WrestleMania’ (03:51).What the Iron Match between MJF and Bryan Danielson will look like (14:21).Comparing Cody Rhodes in AEW vs. WWE (29:51)Wrestling Observer Awards reactions (39:09)NXT (54:14)Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


