The Ringer Wrestling Show

Cold Open Question of the Week: Which NBA rookie would you rather have in WWE? Victor Wembanyama or Scoot Henderson? David and Kazeem kick off the show discussing this. Then, they get into the following: L.A. Knight’s promo on 'Smackdown' (8:47) Slammiversary’s video package highlighting Impact Wrestling legends (18:02) Jey Uso superkicks Paul Heyman (28:10) FTR vs. Bullet Club Gold. Match of the...

David and Kaz are back to jump into another week of wrestling content. Today’s topics include: Dragunov becoming number one contender on ‘NXT’ (08:00) Last night’s ‘Dynamite’ including the unlikely tag team of MJF and Adam Cole (18:30) Our top ten wrestlers that we don’t talk about enough (31:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices....

Fresh off a weekend of throwing up the “Ws," Khal and Brian discuss Blerdcon while Ben talks about his time seeing the NBA’s Logan Paul in Las Vegas. Then they discuss the following headlines: Carlito on his way back to WWE (4:31) Big E feeling 100% (10:52) Bully Ray on Keith Lee’s substantial drop-off (16:44) Later, in They Said What?!, they react to a hot take from the Wednesday Worldwide Hotlin...

Ladies and gentlemen, Peter Rosenberg is officially off the market. And after witnessing the New York City spectacle on Saturday night, SGG, Dip, and Misshattan herself join Rosenberg to break it all down. After that, the guys get into the wrestling of it all (36:16) by looking back on last week’s 'SmackDown’ and discussing expectations for Logan Paul at ’SummerSlam.' Plus, Dip's speech (1:01:55)...

David and Kaz kick off the show with some highlights from Peter Rosenberg’s wedding. Then they do a deep dive on The Bloodline segment that took place at Madison Square Garden Roman Reigns bowing down to Jey Uso (12:20) Comparing the story to Evolution (23:00) Can Jey Uso handle being a world champion? (29:00) Will Bray Wyatt challenge Roman next? (35:00) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-n...

Twenty hours from now, Rosenberg and Misshattan will tie the knot in the heart of New York City. To celebrate the momentous occasion, Rosenberg speaks with those closest to him on today’s edition of the Friday Something. First, Rosenberg calls Dip fresh off his visit to a luxury clothing store and just before receiving his gift basket (5:08). Then, SGG joins to talk about … Keith Olbermann? In bet...

David and Kaz are back to help you dive into another week of wrestling content. Today’s topics include: Eddy Thorpe vs. Damon Kemp (07:00) The Creed Brothers' departure from NXT (19:00) Kevin Nash’s comments on LA Knight (50:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Brian H. Waters and Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh off Monday Night Raw in Baltimore, Brian kicks off the show by telling Ben and Khal how legit “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio’s boos are. Then they discuss the following headlines: Kevin Nash said that LA Knight is a rip-off of the Rock (3:09) There's trepidation within WWE about Roman Reigns getting pinned (8:49) Gable Steveson is potentially better than people think (16:11) Later, in They Said Wh...

Air conditioner etiquette, a shoutout to U.K. ladders, and Dip still lets his parents pay for him at dinner. Yup, you read all of that right. On this special Independence Day episode of the program, Rosenberg, Dip, and SGG (eventually) get into the 'Money in the Bank' of it all, discussing things like: Shayna Baszler turning on tag team partner Ronda Rousey (14:31) The raucous crowd at the O2 Aren...

David and Kaz kick off the show getting ready for the 4th with a great discussion about everyone’s favorite thing, food (4:33)! Then, they recap 'Money in the Bank.' Overall grade of the show (9:48) Damian Priest's win (12:22) LA Knight still over despite losing (20:34) Iyo Sky's genius finish (35:45) The Bloodline Civil War (41:03) Rumored matches for 'SummerSlam' (50:50) Plus, Kaz responds to an...

David and Kaz are back to guide you into the ‘Money in the Bank’ weekend. Topics include: Gunther vs. Riddle (12:30) Cody Rhodes vs. Dominik Mysterio (21:20) Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match (32:30) Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match (41:05) The Bloodline Civil War (53:50) Carmelo Hayes on ‘Raw’ (1:15:00) Jungle Boy’s heel turn (1:17:20) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer:...

On this episode of the ‘Cheap Heat’ Friday Something, Rosenberg calls upon friend of the program Sam Roberts to debate Saturday’s ‘Money in the Bank’ and whether it’s better for business purposes to have LA Knight or Logan Paul take home the briefcase (16:26). Then, they tell the rest of the wrestling podcast industry to give them credit for blazing a trail for other wrestling podcasts to follow i...

How many FACTS did you receive last week? Ben, Khal, and Brian react to Khal’s fire catchphrase. Then, they discuss the following headlines: - WWE trying to “Vince-proof” last-minute changes to shows (3:39) - The Bloodline having secret rehearsals for a reportedly “wild” finish at 'Money in the Bank' (11:30) - WWE being high on the current iteration of Judgement Day (19:07) Later, in They Said Wha...

After engaging in some privileged wardrobe debate, the odd-shouldered Rosenberg and his cohorts SGG and Diperstein discuss the following on today’s episode: Why the events of ‘Forbidden Door’ surprised Rosenberg (12:44) Rhea Ripley’s rise and whether she’s the best female wrestler going (19:55) Bianca Belair and whether the guys think she’s turning heel (22:16) Why Ronda Rousey is finally tolerabl...

AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door was an incredible show and Dave and Kaz share their thoughts. Will Ospreay vs. Kenny Omega and whether or not it’s the match of the year already (5:52) CM Punk being booed (30:20) Jungle Boy turning heel (51:16) Bryan Danielson vs. Kazuchika Okada (65:57) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem...

Let me talk to ya! Rosenberg and SGG kick off the Friday Something of Cheap Heat with some mailbag questions (7:40). Then they are joined by LA Knight and he discusses the following: Overcoming adversity in route to his dreams (31:13) Getting cut from WWE (33:00) Calling out Rosenberg for saying he is “Reportedly Over” (40:02) Origins of the “Yeah” catchphrase (44:43) Host: Peter Rosenberg and Sta...

David and Kaz are back again to lend you their insights on the world of professional wrestling. Today’s topics include: AEW ‘Forbidden Door’ preview (07:00) Booking a Goldberg return (31:00) Bron Breakker vs. Seth Rollins (54:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the return of NXT's 'Raw Underground,' Ben kicks off the show by asking Khal and Brian who in the Ringer Wrestling crew would win a 'Raw Underground' tournament. Then they discuss the following headlines: Bully Ray's claim that the Usos are the greatest WWE tag team of all time (05:02) CM Punk’s "off the cuff" AEW 'Collision' promo (15:27) Kofi Kingston's argument that a Xavier Woods singles...

With the big day just two weeks from Saturday, a nervous Rosenberg is joined by SGG to dig into the latest in the world of professional wrestling (0:00). On today’s episode, the guys discuss: Rosenberg’s wedding walkout dilemma (9:38) The guys' thoughts on AEW’s 'Collision' and what AEW could have done better (13:45) Why they didn’t like CM Punk’s promo at ‘Collision’ (15:30) Whether the last thre...

David kicks off the show by asking Kaz and Phil who would be the Bradley Beal of pro wrestling. Then they discuss the following:  CM Punk’s return to AEW on the premiere of 'Collision' (5:53)  A potential AEW brand split (20:40)  Austin Theory’s stock (55:20)  The Bloodline civil war (76:08)  Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. Hosts: David Shoemake...

On today’s episode of the ‘Cheap Heat’ Friday Something, WWE’s Bron Breakker joins Rosenberg to preview his upcoming match with Seth Rollins and also to talk about his start in pro wrestling. Then, he talks about his relationship with his father and his former life as an NFL player. Plus, Misshattan joins Rosenberg for the mailbag (22:55). Did you miss her? Host: Peter Rosenberg Guest: Bron Breakk...

This week, Kaz is joined by Angelo Dawkins, one-half of the Street Profits, to dive into everything from his favorite sports teams to the biggest happenings in WWE. The guys discuss the following: Their thoughts on the NBA playoffs (03:48) What makes Nikola Jokic special (10:58) How Dawkins feels about his Cincinnati Bengals (17:24) Potential new WWE tag team titles (21:15) Dawkins’s thoughts on a...

Ben, Khal, and Brian open the show by discussing their excitement for Dominik Mysterio-Cody Rhodes at Money in the Bank. Then they get into some of the biggest headlines, including:          WWE wanting Drew McIntyre back at Money in the Bank (2:56).          Seth Rollins saying full-timers should have priority at WrestleMania (8:30).          LA Knight being the betting favorite to win Money in t...

Rosenberg and Dip are together in New York City with the physically large SGG clocking in from his palatial studio in Philadelphia. On today’s episode, the guys get into: Ariel Helwani’s interview with Eric Bischoff and whether the guys agree with the criticisms Bischoff hurled toward AEW and Tony Khan (12:23) Solutions for how AEW can take its product to the next level SGG barks back! (31:37) WWE...

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Charlotte Flair’s return on 'SmackDown' (5:50), 'Young Rock' being canceled (9:00) and the Rock’s response to the social media trolling (12:00).Then they discuss Roman Reigns’s win over Cody Rhodes, touching on the following: What WWE would look like with Cody as champion (19:26) What the Bloodline would look like if Roman lost (30:04) What if Cody was...