The Ringer Wrestling Show

David Shoemaker is joined by Ringer dot com Senior Editor Khal Davenport and producers Ben Cruz and Brian H. Waters to discuss Stephanie McMahon’s sudden resignation from WWE and the potential sale of the company. They also discuss rumors around Mercedes Moné’s appearance at AEW 'Dynamite.'Hosts: David Shoemaker, Khal Davenport, Ben Cruz, and Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The physically vacationing SGG returns from London to join friends Rosenberg and Dip for another delightful edition of the world’s no. 1 sports and recreation podcast. On today’s episode, the guys discuss: The best way to write the Bloodline story from here (8:35) Rhea Ripley’s performance with the Judgment Day (12:50) Ticket sale records for ‘WrestleMania’ 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles (27:15) Rosenberg’s issues with his barber (32:50) Plus, SGG makes ‘Cheap Heat’ history. Enjoy yourselves.Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, DipProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David kicks off this week’s show by asking Kaz whether he would rather purchase the WWE or the New York Knicks (0:30).This week, they discuss the following: Vince McMahon returns to the WWE board of directors (8:35) 'WrestleMania' breaks the all-time gate record (27:27) Chris Jericho shows up at PWG (35:00) Speedball Mike Bailey continues to make a name for himself (38:18) 'SmackDown' recap (46:29) Who Saraya’s surprise partner on AEW will be this week (56:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducers: Brian H. Waters and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker of ‘The Masked Man Show’ fame joins Rosenberg on the heels of yesterday’s news concerning Vince McMahon’s desire to return to WWE. On today’s episode, the guys discuss the ins and outs of McMahon’s proposal, what it means for WWE's storytelling, whether he’s serious about selling the company once given back power, his motivation for coming back, and more.Plus, "Evil Sam" Roberts stops by to explain why he’s in favor of McMahon's return (38:44).Host: Peter Rosenberg and David ShoemakerProducer: Troy Farkas and Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Kaz are back in the new year and discuss the following: Mercedes Moné's (formerly known as Sasha Banks) debut at New Japan’s 'Wrestle Kingdom' (8:30) Quick break for more wrestling impressions (21:42) Whether or not John Cena is the greatest WWE Superstar of all time (24:01) Bryan Danielson’s path to challenging MJF for the AEW World Title (38:24) Is Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay Match of the Year already? (46:10) Solo Sikoa being the next head of the table (51:17) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rosenberg welcomes Dip (again!) for an all-over-the-place rant-laden podcast about things like: Charlotte Flair’s winning of the Women’s Championship in her return to ’Smackdown’ (9:25) What Flair’s appearance means for the future of Ronda Rousey, and why Dip thinks WWE messed up Rousey’s career from the moment it signed her (14:15) Why Rosenberg feels that not even the great John Cena is impervious to ring rust (22:00) Speculation on the future of Sasha Banks (41:20) Plus, what WWE is gonna do with Omos and Bronson Reed, and why the Dexter Lumis thing won’t work. And, of course, mailbag (44:46).Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, DipProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the final 2022 episode of ‘Cheap Heat,’ Dip joins Rosenberg—from Del Boca Vista—for a maj podcast about: The death of the stick shift automobile (8:56) Rosenberg’s unforgettable appearance in the new Peacock documentary about the life and career of Ric Flair, and why Dip believes it’s the best Flair doc to date (18:22) Why next year’s ‘WrestleMania’ hits close to home for Dip (27:46) Matchmaking for "Stone Cold" Steve Austin (43:00) Plus, Natalie and "Evil" Sam Roberts stop by, and Rosenberg gets a DM from Cody Rhodes.Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and DipProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave, Kaz, and Brian end the year with the Maskie Awards. They discuss the best wrestlers who made the biggest impact without wrestling (3:23). Then they close out the year with their wrestlers of the year and their matches of the year (54:36).Host: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 In a special holiday edition of the world’s no. 1 sports and recreation podcast, Rosenberg and SGG are here to discuss: Exciting news! The 'Cheap Heat' merch website actually works now (2:56) Drew McIntyre’s injury (9:30) Next month’s ‘Royal Rumble’ and the new Pitch Black matchup (24:37) The most luxurious wardrobe in all of WWE (28:42) Plus, a rousing edition of Mailbag where Rosenberg compares his spending habits with Dip’s (40:00).Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg HydeProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special holiday edition of the program, Dip joins Rosenberg IN PERSON for bagels and a re-enactment of a 1988 WWF match. Then, WWE superstar Kevin Owens tells Rosenberg what makes the Usos so interesting, why Sami Zayn isn’t getting enough credit, how he envisions his pro wrestling future playing out, and much more (29:00).Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, DipProducers: Brian H. Waters, Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices