The Ringer

The Ringer Wrestling Show

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‘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, and Ben Cruz for a podcast feed that redefines what it means to be a wrestling fan.

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The Ringer

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www.theringer.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Discord Drama, Mailbag, and Egg Bagels Galore | The ‘Cheap Heat’ Friday Something 05.05.2023

The entire trio is here for the second consecutive episode to discuss a whole hodgepodge of things! From Steve Austin to bagels to drama going down in the Discord to Dip’s weekend plans and to the mailbag (28:15) ... this episode has you covered. Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, Dip Producers: Devon Manze, Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Backlash' Predictions | The Masked Man Show 04.05.2023

This week, David and Kaz kick off the show with the following Cold Open Question of the Week: Is Daniel Bryan a better wrestler than Bret Hart? Then they discuss the following: Stat Guy Greg’s Tweet about Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes’s WrestleMania match (6:00) Could a two-city WrestleMania work in 2023? (13:00) AEW pre-sale update (19:00) AEW Dynamite highlights (26:00) Backlash preview (43:00) H...

Roman Reigns, the Greatest WrestleMania Match Ever, and Character Development in WWE | Wednesday Worldwide 03.05.2023

Khal starts his role as referee between Ben and Brian as their favorite teams (Warriors and Lakers, respectively) square off in the NBA playoffs, and the team celebrates The Rock’s birthday with a discussion about his signature beverages. Then the guys get into the following: The new creative writer for Bray Wyatt (4:57) Trinity Fatu saying her WWE release was a blessing in disguise (12:22) Triple...

WWE Backlash Preview, Plus NXT Call-Ups! | Cheap Heat 02.05.2023

This week Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip are back and they discuss the following: WWE draft recap (7:55) Bad Bunny vs. Damian Priest San Juan street fight (24:33) Will Zelina Vega pull off the biggest upset in history? (27:00) NXT call-ups in the WWE draft (30:43) They close the show with mailbag questions (39:10) and the Shad Gaspard Black Power Rankings (57:34) Host: Peter Rosenberg, Stat Guy Greg, and...

WWE Draft Night 1 Recap, Plus Trinity Fatu Debuts in Impact Wrestling | Masked Man Show 01.05.2023

David and Kaz kick off the week recapping the 1st night of the WWE Draft which includes the following: Roman Reigns forcing the Usos to be drafted separate of the Bloodline 5:59) Cody Rhodes being drafted 1st to Raw (10:4r0) What’s Gunther’s Year looking like (16:54) NXT Call ups (31:36) They also discuss Trinity Fatu’s debut at Impact Wrestling (40:37), CM Punk backstage at another company he doe...

Career Advice for Roman Reigns, the NBA Version of CM Punk, and the Global Superstar Debate | The ‘Cheap Heat’ Friday Something 28.04.2023

On another episode of the world-renowned Friday Something, the maj ones Rosenberg and SGG discuss the following: What defines a “global superstar” (6:40) Why SGG disagrees with the rollout of the new WWE Heavyweight Championship (15:28) SGG’s thoughts on CM Punk’s backstage appearance at ‘Raw’ (30:39) Why the ‘Cheap Heat’ gang is confident they won the 'Ringer Wrestling' draft (34:05) And Rosenber...

WWE Facing Lawsuit, RIP Jerry Springer, and Roderick Strong Is All Elite | The Masked Man Show 27.04.2023

David and Kaz are back to dive into this week in the world of wrestling. Topics include: Paying respects to Jerry Springer (4:30) The latest lawsuit against WWE (15:30) The 'Ringer Wrestling' fantasy draft (40:00) Roderick Strong’s AEW debut (49:00) Trinity joining Impact Wrestling (1:00:00) CM Punk backstage on ‘Raw’ (1:06:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Brian H. Waters...

Brand Exclusive PLE’s Returning? Plus Ringer Wrestling Show Draft Results Are In! | Wednesday Worldwide 26.04.2023

The Rock has an energy drink? Only Ben has heard of this, but Brian and Khal haven’t! (1:34).. Then they discuss the following headlines: CM Punk’s Raw visit a publicity stunt? (5:17) WWE potentially looking at brand-exclusive Premium Live Events (15:00) Shane McMahon training with Derrick Henry after tearing his quad (21:47) They also react to Dip’s take on the new WWE World Heavyweight Champions...

The New WWE World Heavyweight Championship, Bad Bunny Takeover, and Who Is the Greatest Combat Sports Athlete of All Time? | Cheap Heat 25.04.2023

On today’s episode, we get a full hour of Diperstein! Together, he and Rosenberg discuss: Bad Bunny and why this is the biggest celebrity involvement we’ve ever seen in the history of pro wrestling (2:25) What to make of CM Punk hanging out backstage at ‘Raw’ (10:14) Triple H’s announcement of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and why the guys are so excited about it (12:38) What are we doing...

Potential CM Punk Matches at AEW All In? (Featuring Phil Schneider) | Masked Man Show 24.04.2023

David and Phil start off the show by allowing Kaz to relish in his Knicks’ huge playoff win. Then they discuss the following: The Masked Man Show’s selections on The Ringer Wrestling Network’s WWE draft (5:12) Piped-in crowd noise (18:37) Phil’s Ringer.com piece "CM Punk’s Potential AEW Return, Explained" (28:41) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Phil Schneider Producer: Brian H. W...

Masked Man Show | Which Wrestler Is Worth $52 Million, Plus Ranking the Four Pillars of AEW 21.04.2023

David and Kaz discuss CM Punk’s upcoming return to AEW and the investment being made to bring him back (5:37). Later they discuss the following: Seth Rollins's role in WWE (33:00) The list of injured WWE Superstars (37:00) Trish Stratus’s promo on 'Monday Night Raw' (42:50) Later, Brian H. Waters joins in to discuss the Four Pillars of AEW (45:01) and Warlow becoming the TNT Champion (53:20), and...

The ‘Cheap Heat’ Thursday Something: First-Class Flight Issues, the Take of the Censch, and Half a Diperstein 21.04.2023

From a crowded media room in Las Vegas, Rosenberg is here for a special Thursday episode of the Friday Something. Today, he talks about the hype for Saturday’s massive boxing fight between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia before bringing in Diperstein (6:12) to discuss non-wrestling things since Dip hasn’t watched any wrestling this week. Plus, Rosenberg takes some mailbag questions throughout and g...

Wednesday Worldwide | Cody Rhodes Paying the Price for Starting AEW? Plus the Non-WWE, WWE Draft 19.04.2023

This week, Ben kicks off the show by checking to see whether Khal and Brian are Team Draymond Green or Team Domantas Sabonis (1:34). Then Brian and Khal do another live taste test of Logan Paul’s Prime sports drink (4:12). Then they discuss the following headlines: Bianca Belair wanting a match with Charlotte Flair (10:40) Dustin Rhodes saying WWE is making Cody Rhodes pay for starting AEW (17:04)...

Cheap Heat | Heel Trish Is Back, Speculating on CM Punk's Return, and What Happens With the Tag Titles? 18.04.2023

With Dip busy agenting and agenting, Rosenberg and SGG are here to discuss the following on today's episode: Reports of CM Punk's looming return to AEW and what that could look like following his scorched-earth press conference last year (8:05) Record-breaking sales for this year's 'SummerSlam' (17:35) Announced matches for this year's 'Backlash' (21:50) Why SGG is out on high-fructose corn syrup...

Masked Man Show | CM Punk Is Back? Plus AEW Adds Saturday Night Show 17.04.2023

David, Kaz, and Brian discuss AEW adding a Saturday night show, CM Punk’s return, and who would be the best feud for him if it is NOT with The Elite. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 'Cheap Heat' Friday’s Something | Sting’s Role in AEW Vs. WWE, Middle Riddle’s return, and Troy’s a Real Heel 14.04.2023

This Friday, Rosenberg is joined by super producer Brian H. Waters, who fills in for Troy. They respond to a few mailbag questions regarding the ballad from last Friday. They also discuss: Jeff Hardy’s return at AEW Returns (2:42) Sting’s current role in AEW versus what he did in WWE (3:47) The strengths of AEW’s women’s division (6:30) Matt Riddle’s issue with Solo Sikoah (9:30) He closes the sho...

Masked Man Show | Jeff Hardy Returns, Plus Trish Stratus Turns Heel 13.04.2023

David, Kaz, and Brian kick off the show with the Cold Open Question: Who are you more excited to see wrestle, Trish Stratus or Jeff Hardy? Then they discuss the following: Dave responds to his draft picks on Monday’s show (2:52) AEW’s chances of selling out Wembley Stadium (6:41) Jeff Hardy’s return on ‘AEW Dynamite’ (7:35) Tiffany Stratton vs. Sol Ruca on NXT (33:30) Trish Stratus betraying Becky...

Wednesday Worldwide | Roman Reigns’s Title Run Is on a Different Level (Featuring Stat Guy Greg) 12.04.2023

Ben, Khal, and Brian H. are primed and ready for another week of wrestling shenanigans! They start by breaking down a few midweek headlines, including: Dax Harwood saying that AEW could sell out Wembley Stadium by booking CM Punk and FTR vs. the Elite (6:09) Roman Reigns wanting to main-event WrestleMania vs. Seth Rollins (14:16) Rey Mysterio pitching a mask vs. hair match against Dominik (20:31)...

Cheap Heat | Logan Paul Re-Signs with WWE, the Annual Passover Chat, and Stop the Leaks! 11.04.2023

The full crew of Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip reunites this week to discuss the following on today’s episode of the world’s no. 1 sports and recreation podcast: Logan Paul’s somewhat surprising decision to return to WWE on a new contract (8:15) Why the guys are so happy Bayley isn’t leaving WWE (14:15) Dip’s urgent message regarding the current culture of leaking important information in the wrestling...

Masked Man Show | Which Pro Wrestler Are You Selecting With the No. 1 Pick? Plus, Will CM Punk Be at Wembley Stadium? 10.04.2023

David, Kaz, and Brian kick off the show with the Cold Open Question: Which pro wrestler would you choose if you had the no. 1 draft pick? Then they discuss the following: Superstars from WWE and AEW they would select with the no. 1 pick (2:35) Drew McIntyre being removed from 'SmackDown' (14:30) The possibility of CM Punk showing up at Wembley Stadium (23:49). Triple H back in Charge at 'SmackDown...

The ‘Cheap Heat’ Friday Something: Post-'Mania' ’Smackdown’ Anticipation, WWE/UFC Merger Talk, and an Ode to Hummus 07.04.2023

With Evil Sam Roberts standing up the show again, Rosenberg flies solo. To pass the time, he takes a mailbag question about Edge (15:57) and then a listener asks Rosenberg to cut a promo about hummus (25:00). Plus, Rosenberg is excited for 'Smackdown' tonight and he also gives an update on a troubling situation involving a WWE promo (31:35). But before all that, Rosenberg and Natalie try to help p...

The Masked Man Show | Vince Back in Charge, Jay White Is All Elite, and Tony Khan’s Wallet 06.04.2023

David and Kaz are joined by Ringer wrestling writer Phil Schneider to cover all things in this post-WrestleMania week. The ‘Raw’ after 'Mania with Vince McMahon in charge (02:00) AEW’s upcoming Wembley Stadium show in London and the most shocking potential wrestlers to make an appearance (29:00) Jay White on ‘Dynamite’ (40:00) The independent wrestling scene the week of WrestleMania (1:09:00) Host...

Wednesday Worldwide | WrestleMania Hangover Edition: Cody Rhodes a Bigger Star After the Loss? Plus, David Shoemaker on WWE’s Future With Vince Back in Charge. 05.04.2023

The 'Wednesday Worldwide' crew are back after an action-packed ‘WrestleMania’ week. Ben, Khal, and Brian H. kick off the show by recapping the entire week, including WaleMania, the 'Ringer Wrestling’ meet-and-greet, and more (1:34). Then they break down a few midweek headlines, including: Paul Heyman saying Cody Rhodes is a bigger star after his loss to Roman Reigns (10:19) Jay White to WWE rumors...

Cheap Heat | ‘WrestleMania’ Weekend Recap, a Lackluster ‘Raw,’ and When Will Cody Get the Belt Back? 04.04.2023

Back in their respective home studios following another unforgettable ‘WrestleMania’ weekend, Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip are back to break down all the madness. On today’s episode, the guys discuss: Bayley’s incendiary tweet, which sent the wrestling world into a frenzy (11:05) Why Dip felt Monday night’s ‘Raw’ didn’t live up the standard that the post-‘WrestleMania’ episode usually sets (13:56) When...

The Masked Man Show | Reactions to WWE’s Sale to Endeavor and 'WrestleMania 39' 03.04.2023

David and Kaz are joined by Ben Cruz to give their immediate thoughts and reactions to Endeavor officially acquiring WWE (01:39) and to project what it all means for the company’s future. Then, they break down the entire two-night 'WrestleMania 39' card in reverse order and attempt to piece together what’s next for the key players on the WWE roster, including Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollin...

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