The Ringer Wrestling Show

David and Kaz are back during the holiday season to give you all the content you need in the world of wrestling this week. To start, the guys discuss CM Punk’s first match back with WWE during the Madison Square Garden house show (06:00). Then, the guys discuss the rumors about WWE looking to lock Cody Rhodes down with a long-term deal, and how these implications could affect ‘WrestleMania’ (17:00...

Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show with Ben paying his debt as his 49ers lost to Brian’s Ravens on Christmas night (1:42). Then, they get into the following to discuss each of their favorite headlines from 2023: Khal: CW acquires the TV rights to NXT (9:10) Brian: Mercedes Moné joins New Japan Pro-Wrestling (16:33) Ben: WWE sold to Endeavor (26:10) Then, in They Said What!?, they react to a ta...

‘Iron Claw’ Week comes to a close with a bang as David and Kaz talk to the director, Sean Durkin! First, they kick off the show by discussing the first day of free agency for the superstars recently released from WWE (0:30). Then they discuss their brief thoughts on ‘The Iron Claw’ (6:35). They also discuss the following things in pro wrestling: Matt Riddle joins MLW (18:50) Charlotte Flair signs...

Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by suggesting a friendly wrestler wager as Ben’s 49ers host Brian’s Ravens on Christmas Day, with Khal deciding the punishment for the loser. Send Khal your suggestions! Then they get into the following headlines: Bianca Belair says Charlotte’s injury is an opportunity for someone to step up (5:52) "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio signs a five-year deal with WWE (19:...

With the physically vacationing Rosenberg off gallivanting in Brazil, SGG and Dip man the ‘Cheap Heat’ ship back stateside on today’s episode. But don’t worry, Rosenberg will still make not one, but two appearances on the program! The first of which happens from dinner in Rio de Janeiro alongside his wife, Misshattan, who finds herself at odds with her no. 1 hater, Troy the Goy (00:00). In between...

It’s ‘Iron Claw’ Week here on the Ringer Wrestling Network! First, David, Kaz, and Brian kick off the show by discussing Kenny Omega's and Charlotte Flair’s injuries (4:39). Then ‘Iron Claw’ actors Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White join the show to discuss their roles in the movie, in which they portrayed Kevin and Kerry Von Erich (19:00). They close out the show with the bracket for the 'Masked Ma...

Moments before Rosenberg heads off to Brazil with Misshattan, he delivers another impeccable edition of the Friday Something for you. Rosenberg begins by answering some mailbag questions after Troy the Goy waxes poetic about his latest non-female-related obsession in life (06:58). Then, the one and only Cody Rhodes joins to talk about his journey to the top of the sport, why competitors like AEW a...

As we get close to the end of the year, David, Kaz, and Brian put together a bracket to decide who the men's and women’s wrestler of the year is (1:35). Official ‘Masked Man’ wrestler of the year coming soon! Later they discuss WWE TV rights negotiations (27:55), CM Punk’s promo with Seth Rollins (39:55) and the Golden Jets promo with Ricky Stars and Big Bill (53:56). Be sure to check out videos o...

Ben, Khal, and Brian fire up the mics and celebrate the return of YEET! Then, they get into the following headlines of the week: CM Punk wants to succeed Shawn Michaels (8:02) AJ Styles’s return is imminent (24:44) Jake Paul is down to challenge Logan Paul for the U.S. Title (31:50) Later, in They Said What?!, they go to the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline and react to a take regarding Bryan Danielson...

On today’s episode, the maj one Peter Rosenberg is joined by SGG and Dip to get into the following: Intro (00:00) Rosenberg’s vacation planning (05:12) A who’s who of last night’s screening of new wrestling movie ‘Iron Claw’ (14:28) Why Rosenberg thinks last night was the best moment of CM Punk’s return (20:27) A very early look at next year’s Royal Rumble (25:55) Who will take the belt off Gunthe...

David and Kaz kick off the show with the cold open question of the week: Who is the best wrestler in the world (0:19)?Then they get into the following: What would you take from WWE in return for "YEET" (6:44)? The young, hot babyfaces of NXT (16:39) Trick Williams wins the Iron Survivor Challenge (24:54) The U.S. Title Tournament (28:45) Chances of CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns at WrestleMania (50:04)...

While Dip awaits the arrival of his couch cleaner, he, Rosenberg, and Troy the Goy talk about a whole bunch of things, including but not limited to professional wrestling. Here’s what to expect on today’s show: Dip’s very expensive couch that requires yearly cleaning (00:00) Jewish interior design (05:45) Dip’s take on Drew McIntyre’s heel turn (14:30) A horrible stretch for AEW (21:08) Why we may...

David and Kaz start the show with two cold open questions: What would be an appropriate replacement for the world “yeet” (0:55)? If Keith Lee (not the Limitless one) were to come to your city, what’s the go-to meal for him to review (2:50)? Then they recap AEW Dynamite’s main event for the TNT Championship between Adam Copeland and Christian Cage (10:30). Later, they get into a round of determinin...

Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by discussing the news that WWE will stop releasing physical media. They reflect on some of their favorite pro wrestling tapes and DVDs (1:28). Then they get into the following headlines of the week: Chris Jericho said AEW has exceeded most people’s expectations (11:04) Grayson Waller and Austin Theory are expected to be elevated for WrestleMania season (21:2...

The maj one, Peter Rosenberg, is joined by the physically large SGG for another chaotic edition of the world’s number one sports and recreation podcast. On today’s episode, you can expect: Intro (00:00) Wrestling nerds talking about nerdy wrestling merch (09:08) The best way to execute Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre down the line (24:07) Whether we’ll get Reigns vs. CM Punk on ’SmackDown’ (30:50)...

David and Kaz kick off the show to discuss which debate had social media going crazy more, the College Football Playoff system or AEW Continental Classic Scoring System (0:26). Then producer Brian joins in the conversation as they put together a first draft for the wrestle of the year. Cody Rhodes vs. LA Knight (11:06) Rhea Ripley vs. Becky Lynch (14:24) Gunther or Swerve Strickland (24:50) Jey Us...

There’s something going on! NXT Deadline—that’s what’s going on, next Saturday, December 9. To celebrate the upcoming occasion, Rosenberg talks to “The Heartbreak Kid,” Shawn Michaels, about NXT’s roster, the growth of Trick Williams, Rhea Ripley’s ceiling, and CM Punk’s dramatic return to WWE (14:24). Then, NXT star Trick Williams tells Rosenberg about his crazy backstory, from his Division I col...

David and Kaz are back for the Thursday edition and they discuss the following: CM Punk’s promo on Raw (4:20) Bryan Danielson leading the committee to fire CM Punk (17:10) What if Brock Lesnar was on a disciplinary committee? (20:00) Wardlow possibly being The Devil (25:40) Who buys the TV rights for ‘Monday Night Raw’ (48:15) ‌ Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @R...

Before Ben, Khal, and Brian dissect CM Punk's return to WWE, they discuss the “Big Meat Classic” rivalry brewing between Bronson Reed and Ivar! Then they get into the following headlines: Bryan Danielson leading a committee to terminate CM Punk (4:16) Mercedes Mone being the next big WWE return (16:50) Triple H on when Jade Cargill’s debut will be (26:33) Later, in They Said What?!, they react to...

After a WILD couple of days in professional wrestling, Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip are giddy on today’s episode! The guys get into: Rosenberg’s outdoor attire from Saturday’s kickoff show (01:38) The story behind CM Punk’s return (07:40) Triple H’s profound effect on WWE’s creative (15:05) CM Punk’s performance on ‘Raw’ last night (24:02) The inevitability of Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk Mailbag (45:37) H...

David, Kaz, and Brian kick off Monday’s episode with the Cold Open Question of the Week: What’s a bigger deal, CM Punk’s AEW Rampage debut in 2021, or his return to WWE at the 2023 Survivor Series (0:37)? Then they break down the following storylines within The moment his music hit (6:30) Seth Rollins's angry reactions (1302) Could Rollins vs. Punk be the main event of WrestleMania's second night...

Kaz and Khal fire up the mics on this holiday weekend because the unthinkable officially happened: CM Punk has returned to WWE! The guys react to "The Best in the World's" return at Survivor Series WarGames 2023 and talk through what this means for everyone involved, including Punk himself, WWE and the rest of the WWE roster. Hosts: Kazeem Famuyide and Khal Davenport Producers: Brian H. Waters and...

As we approach Thanksgiving, Ben, Khal, and Brian share what they are most thankful for in the world of pro wrestling (0:00). Then they tap into the following headlines: Jey Uso sets his sights on the Intercontinental Championship (6:35) MJF vows to be top five on the mic all-time (19:21) WWE’s potential main roster plans for Dragon Lee and Los Lotharios (30:59) Later, in They Said What?!, they re...

In this holiday edition of the program, Rosenberg and SGG are joined by Tuesday Dip to discuss crazy Swerve Strickland, why MJF deserves some flowers, Thanksgiving plans, Dip’s tales from AEW 'Full Gear' and his run-in with Ric Flair. Then, ‘Cheap Heat’ superfan Noel joins the show to talk about his new one-of-a-kind belt and his INSANE collection of pro wrestling memorabilia that his wife somehow...

David and Kaz are joined by Phil Schneider to react to AEW ‘Full Gear’ from top to bottom! From Swerve’s compelling character, to Jon Moxley’s latest match with Orange Cassidy, to the ladder match and the emergence of Julia Hart … today’s episode has everything and then some. For more match breakdowns and fantasy book, FOLLOW 'The Ringer Wrestling Show' on Spotify. Hosts: Dave Shoemaker and Kazeem...