The Ringer Wrestling Show

Writer Kazeem Famuyide joins the show to talk about the state of 'Smackdown' (8:29), the weird road leading us to 'Crown Jewel' (23:44), and how we make new stars in professional wrestling (32:57). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Kazeem Famuyide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian Mike Lawrence  returns to discuss the fantastic and frustrating moments of ‘AEW: Dynamite’ (09:00), Seth Rollins burning down the Firefly Funhouse (30:15), the WWE draft results (43:45), and news and rumors around the wrestling world (01:06:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian Dan Soder returns to discuss a wild week in wrestling including the premiere of ‘SmackDown' on Fox (01:30), impressions from ‘Hell in a Cell’ (16:15), what ‘Raw’ was missing from the start (26:30), the old school likability of ‘NWA Power’ (31:45), another solid episode of ‘AEW: Dynamite’ (40:00), and the upcoming WWE draft (57:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

David Shoemaker teams up with Bryan Curtis, his tag-team partner from 'The Press Box' podcast, to discuss the current landscape of pro wrestling (02:00) and the ‘AEW: Dynamite’ premiere on TNT (06:15). Then they look ahead to the debut episode of 'SmackDown' on Fox (25:45) and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and Dan St. Germain reunite to discuss the Brock Lesnar–Kofi Kingston match announced for the debut 'Smackdown' episode on Fox (03:00), the Fiend crashing ‘Clash of Champions’ (15:00), the Revival taking the titles off of the New Day (31:30), Rusev’s return (39:15), and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CBS Sports' Brian Campbell joins the show to assess the landscape of professional wrestling as the new Fox show ‘Friday Night SmackDown’ gets ready to launch (1:54). Then, David and Brian run through the upcoming slate of matches in the ‘Clash of Champions’ and share their picks for who will win and emerge in prime time (31:25). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Brian Campbell Learn more about your ad...

David Shoemaker and “Heel Producer Jim” take a deep dive into the curious case of Chris Jericho losing the AEW World Championship belt (03:00) before answering questions from “The Masked Mailbag” (22:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illustrator Jonathan Bartlett is back to discuss the upcoming changes to wrestling television (03:00), Pac's subbing in for the injured Jon Moxley on Sunday (14:45), how the ‘King of the Ring’ is shaping up (23:00), the CM Punk–to-FS1 rumors (37:15), and predictions for AEW’s ‘All Out’ (44:15). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Jonathan Bartlett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Comedian Mike Lawrence is back to discuss the WWE’s decision to air NXT on Wednesday nights (02:30), AEW signing Tony Schiavone (27:15), the big reveal in the Roman Reigns mystery (28:45), the upcoming ‘King of the Ring’ (42:30), and the brilliance of Orange Cassidy (52:30). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Mike Lawrence  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former WWE producer Zach Linder returns to analyze ‘SummerSlam’ (07:00), the ongoing saga behind the Roman Reigns attack (45:00), and the outcome of ‘G1 Climax 29’ (54:30). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Zach Linder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Remembering the late Harley Race, listener mailbag questions, and ‘SummerSlam’ predictions. Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Jim Cunningham  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN writer Greg Wyshynski joins the show to discuss the biggest mystery of the week: Who attacked Roman Reigns? Then they look ahead and make predictions for 'SummerSlam,' and Greg names his top five WWE draft picks. Hosts: David Shoemaker Guests: Greg Wyshynski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hollywood agent Bryan Diperstein returns to highlight some of the lowlights from the ‘Raw Reunion’ show before debating which current WWE superstars would be most valuable in starting a new promotion. Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Bryan Diperstein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kenny Herzog is back to discuss a very busy weekend in wrestling, including ‘Extreme Rules’ and the new Universal Champion Brock Lesnar (04:00), Bray Wyatt’s return (16:00), Kevin Owens and Shane McMahon’s feud (24:30), AEW’s ‘Fight for the Fallen’ (50:30), and more. Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Kenny Herzog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former WWE producer Zach Linder is back to discuss the returns of Eric Bischoff and Paul Heyman (03:00), an explosive opening to ‘Raw’ (11:15), Zach’s top five Paul Heyman moments, (28:30), and AEW’s ‘Fyter Fest’ (54:30). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Zach Linder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hollywood agent and lifelong mark Bryan Diperstein joins the show to discuss living a kayfabe-only lifestyle (02:00), the Undertaker’s return (18:30), the importance of the McMahons' presence (26:00), the fallout from ‘Stomping Grounds’ (40:30), WWE using Seth Rollins’s relationship with Becky Lynch on screen (55:15), and more. Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Bryan Diperstein Learn more about your ad...

Former WWE writer Andrew Goldstein returns to discuss the current WWE creative landscape (02:00) and Jon Moxley’s comments on the situation (08:30), before running through this Sunday’s ‘Stomping Grounds’ card (15:00). Then the Ringer’s Kevin Clark joins to discuss his recent attendance at a CMLL show in Mexico City as well as this week’s ‘Raw’ (40:00). Host: David Shoemaker Guests: Andrew Goldste...

Illustrator Jonathan Bartlett returns to discuss ‘Super ShowDown’ (03:00), Brock Lesnar's not cashing in (19:00), Triple H's joining the Bullet Club (32:00), the Undertaker’s win over Goldberg (39:15), and the violence of Ibushi-Naito (46:45). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Jonathan Bartlett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former WWE writer and current host of the 'Flagrant 2' podcast Kazeem Famuyide returns to the show to discuss the validity behind some of Jon Moxley’s gripes (01:30), his take on ‘Double or Nothing’ (08:00), and which WWE superstar is closest to reaching their potential (16:45). Then, CBS’s  Brian Campbell calls in to discuss his excitement about AEW (22:00) and NXT (33:00). To wrap up, David and...

Illustrator Jonathan Bartlett joins the show to recap AEW’s amazing ‘Double or Nothing’ pay-per-view (03:00), including the match between Cody and Dustin Rhodes (39:00), Jon Moxley attacking Kenny Omega after his match (56:00), and Moxley’s appearance on Chris Jericho’s podcast (01:06:00). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Jonathan Bartlett See Jonathan's work at bartlettstudio.com. Learn more about yo...

Kenny Herzog is back to discuss Brock Lesnar’s surprising win (02:00) and the rest of the ‘Money in the Bank’ card (09:00). Then the unveiling of the 24/7 Championship on ‘Raw’ is reviewed (40:00), before previewing this Sunday’s AEW ‘Double or Nothing’ (46:00). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Kenny Herzog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's 'Masked Man Show,' David praises the WWE's Bret Hart–Tom Magee doc, discusses Vince in Variety and AEW's TV deal with TNT (1:15), catches up with Peter Rosenberg (14:45), and breaks down the 'Money in the Bank' card (45:20). Host: David Shoemaker Guests: Peter Rosenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian Mike Lawrence makes his long-awaited return to talk about the WWE’s new wild-card rule (02:00), performing at the upcoming ‘Roast of Ric Flair’ (22:00) the ‘Money in the Bank’ matchups (28:45), ridiculous Vince McMahon stories (38:15), and the ‘Dark Side of the Ring’ episode on Gino Hernandez (41:45). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Mike Lawrence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

Cheap Heat’s Stat Guy Greg is back to discuss Dean Ambrose’s Jon Moxley video (02:00), backstage drama with Luke Harper (16:30) and Lio Rush (25:30), the ‘Money in the Bank’ ladder matches (32:30), and the Von Erich episode of Viceland’s ‘Dark Side of the Ring’ (51:00). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Greg Hyde Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kenny Herzog returns to talk about CM Punk’s return to the indie scene (02:00), Dustin Rhodes taking on Cody Rhodes at AEW’s ‘Double or Nothing’ (09:45), Bray Wyatt’s new look (24:45), Robert Roode’s mustache (39:00), and Viceland’s ‘Dark Side of the Ring’ (59:30). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Kenny Herzog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices