The Ringer Wrestling Show

Seth Rollins Returns After Bronson Reed and Braun Strowman Break the Ring! Plus, AEW Fifth Anniversary Show Preview. | The Masked Man ShowCOLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who do you think super-producer Brian H. Waters would have a better chance against: Bronson Reed or Braun Strowman (0:43)? David and Kaz have a special Tuesday episode of 'The Masked Man Show' for you. They recap 'Raw,' discussing the following: The Last Monster Standing Match (4:02) Whether or not the ring collapse spot has run its course (8:20) Could Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston both be turning heel (18:17)? The Miz turns on R-Truth (32:26) Bron Breakker’s pending face turn (37:50)? Bryan Danielson vs. Kazuchika Okada at the AEW fifth anniversary show (46:35) Plus, another fantasy booking championship belt contender calls their shot (55:34)Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Humanoids, we have a special episode of 'The Ringer Wrestling Show.' First, David and Kaz speak with the Heartbreak Kid and senior vice president of talent development creative: Shawn Michaels. They discuss the following: The reason he began coaching the next generation (2:00) Cinematic television in pro wrestling (13:00) CM Punk possibly leading 'NXT' in the future (23:00) What does the Shawn Michaels Instagram Explore page look like (24:45)? Then, Ben, Khal, and Brian speak with NXT Women’s champion Roxanne Perez ahead of her big match with Giulia on the debut of 'NXT' on the CW Network (35:32). She discusses the following: Being on the same screen with Giulia and Stephanie Vaquer (37:00) Women to watch on the independents (38:21) Reactions to the Worldwide Hotline regarding a WrestleMania match with Cora Jade (45:43) A trivia game on how well she knows her coworkers (54:43) Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersGuests: Shawn Michaels and Roxanne PerezProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The podcast dives into the Netflix docuseries about Vince McMahon, revealing highlights from interviews and insights about interacting with him. Upcoming SummerSlam 2025 is buzzing, planned for two thrilling nights. NXT Champion Ethan Page joins to discuss his rise in NXT and his Canadian wrestling inspirations. They also touch on Darby Allin's recent match loss and potential implications for his future. All of this is intertwined with humor and camaraderie, showcasing the dynamic wrestling community.

‌Ben, Khal, and Brian throw on the YEET shirts and fire up the mics to celebrate Jey Uso’s title win. David Shoemaker also joins to help figure out the best cage-related matches in pro wrestling (2:42) and Jey Uso’s big win over Bron Breakker (7:53).‌Then, in the Nostalgia Freakz moment of the day, they relive the record-setting This Is Your Life segment from the Rock ’n’ Sock Connection in 1999 (18:22).‌After the break, they go to the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline for They Said What?! and react to a hot take from you, the people, looking ahead to a potential WrestleMania 45 match with Jade Cargill and Roxanne Perez (33:52)‌The guys then welcome NXT’s Trick Williams to the show (41:01). He comes on to discuss being on 'Wild ’n Out' (43:00), the Pete Dunne diss track (45:53), working with CM Punk (47:40), and more.‌For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160 or send an email to RingerWrestling@gmail.com.‌Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.‌Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters‌Guests: David Shoemaker and Trick Williams‌Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the aesthetics of Jacob Fatu and Kevin Owens in the brawl at the end of SmackDown (0:31). Then they discuss the following: Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns’s conversation in an empty stadium (8:04) Kevin Owens's dislike for Cody’s conversation with Roman (25:27) Montez Ford’s hopeful singles run (34:02) Darby Allin’s chances of becoming the AEW World Champion (47:04) Miro’s current status with AEW (52:46) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducer: Brian H. WatersX (formerly Twitter)The Ringer Wrestling Show (@ringerwrestling) on XThe @Ringer's home for pro wrestling feat. @DavidShoemaker, @kazeem, @cruzkontrol, @khal & @brianhwaters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz open the show with a new segment titled the Social Media Hot Tag, in which they welcome someone from the wrestling community to share one of their hot takes and fantasy bookings. They welcome Sydney (sr.3165 on TikTok), who comes on to discuss her fantasy booking of the Bloodline story (3:57). Plus they discuss the following: Bronson Reed and Braun Strowman’s feud (13:30) Tiffany Stratton’s run with the briefcase (20:50) Moxley forcing Private Party to reach their full potential (31:00) Jeff Jarrett and Adam Page’s showdown (40:32) Xavier Woods is upset with Kofi Kingston (50:34) Then they welcome to the show Carmelo Hayes, who discusses the following: His ongoing series of matches with Andrade (58:30) Carmelo Anthony’s influence on his character (63:30) Chasing the United States championship (71:54) Triple H and Shawn Michaels's different management styles (81:56) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideGuests: Sidney and Carmelo HayesProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Khal, Brian, and David fire up the mics and share which they relate to more: CM Punk willing to die at work to prove a point or Cody Rhodes saying he’s done with the Bloodline only to cave in later (2:48).Then, they discuss a couple of highlights from 'Raw,' including: New Day tension (6:22) Bron Breakker and Jey Uso’s showdown (4:36) Bronson Reed and Braun Strowman taking each other out (9:22) On Nostalgia Freakz, they revisit the debut episode of 'SmackDown' (21:19) before hitting the ‘Ringer Wrestling Worldwide’ hotline for They Said What?! and react to a hot take about how CM Punk may pay homage to the first Hell in a Cell match at Bad Blood (36:02).Then, in the main event of the show, it’s draft time once again on 'Worldwide.' This time: wrestlers who never won the WWE Title (47:59)!For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160 or send an email to RingerWrestling@gmail.com.Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersGuest: David ShoemakerProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz open the show with Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes standing side by side in the ring on ‘Smackdown on USA.’ They discuss the following: Solo Sikoa’s spot in the main event (5:44) Measuring who has the larger spotlight, Roman Reigns or Cody Rhodes (11:10) Reactions to fantasy bookings of the next chapter of the Bloodline story (22:15) Whether Cody Rhodes needs to be in a Bloodline War Games match (40:10) They also discuss WWE adding a Wade Barrett video playlist (49:32) and CM Punk’s Instagram post about fans at the airport (55:20).Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz open the show by discussing Nigel McGuinness's return to the ring and challenging Bryan Danielson. Then they discuss a few highlights for Raw, including Bret Hart’s appearance (3:21). Then they have a run-in from 'Heels' star Stephen Amell, who discusses the following: Cody Rhodes being named no. 1 on the PWI 500 (25:12) 'Heels' premiering on Netflix (26:00) His match at SummerSlam in Brooklyn (33:26) Whether or not he is responsible for CM Punk’s return to pro wrestling (37:00) Favorite opponent on 'Heels' (38:03) Then they close out discussing WWE cutting back on house shows (50:10), Giulia making her debut on NXT (61:10), and the matches made for WWE Hell in a Cell so far (65:20)Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideGuests: Stephen AmellProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Khal, Brian, and David kick off the show by discussing what they will do with the extra time they will get back when Monday Night Raw scales back to two hours (1:05).Then, they discuss a couple of highlights from 'Raw,' including: Joe Tessitore’s fandom coming through on the broadcast (8:34) Gunther mentioning Goldberg’s name to Bret Hart’s face (11:45) For the Nostalgia Freakz moment of the week, they revisit Ric Flair’s 1991 WWE debut (32:32).After the break, they go to the ‘Ringer Wrestling Worldwide’ hotline for They Said What?! and react to a couple of hot takes from you, the people, about premium live event theme songs and “aura” in pro wrestling (46:30).Then to close the show with the Triple Threat Open Challenge and they talk about the following: Logan Paul and Kevin Nash’s social media banter (65:01) A potential New Day match at ‘Bad Blood' (67:56) Theme songs that take you back in time (69:51) For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160 or send an email to RingerWrestling@gmail.com.Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersGuest: David ShoemakerProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices