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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, Ben Cruz and Brian H. Waters for a podcast feed that redefines what it means to be a wrestling fan.
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you were in a real fight, what weapon from the Blood & Guts match would you choose (0:45)?
David and Kaz kick off the show by recapping AEW Dynamite: Blood & Guts (4:22). They also go through their MVPs from Wednesday night (22:55). Then they discuss NXT and Oba Femi's return (31:00).
Later, they welcome WWE Superstar Je’Von Evans ahead of his match with Gunther on WWE 'Raw’ at Madison Square Garden (46:57).
He also discusses the following:
Wrestling Randy Orton and the advice he received (51:27)
His relationship with Shawn Michaels (57:46)
Being able to be his authentic self (1:01:16)
Preparing for Gunther (1:07:20)
Why wrestling in North Carolina is underrated (1:12:21)
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Guest: Je’Von Evans
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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1COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Now that the Dallas Mavericks have fired Nico Harrison, who is the Nico Harrison of pro wrestling?
David and Kaz kick off the show discussing which wrestlers can be considered in the GOAT conversation along with John Cena (3:08). Then they recap the following from ‘WWE Raw’:
Men’s and Women’s War Games matches announced for Survivor Series (14:18)
Je’Von Evans's chances of beating Gunther on 'Raw' next week (0:00)
Potential surprises in the John Cena tournament (22:09)
WWE removing WestSide Gunn (49:38)
Nikki Bella turns on Stephanie Vaquer (1:04:30)
Women’s PWI 250 top 10 (1:09:10)
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Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide and Brian H. Waters
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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David and Kaz discuss the current state of wrestling ratings, mainstream interest in wrestling, the challenges of ticket prices and accessibility, and the future of wrestling on streaming platforms. They also delve into AEW's new championship, Ridge Holland's controversial situation regarding his contract, the need for change in wrestling compensation, and much more.
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
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Long-Term Title Reign Casualties. Plus, Does WWE Know Who John Cena’s Last Opponent Will Be?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the champion WWE Superstars who were once under AEW contracts (0:34). Then they discuss the following from the weekend:
Cody Rhodes defeats Drew McIntyre at Saturday Night’s Main Event (4:18)
Are LA Knight and Drew McIntyre casualties of booking long-term title reigns (10:54)?
Whether WWE knows who John Cena’s final opponent will be (22:33)
Jade dominates Tiffany Stratton to become the new WWE Women’s Champion (40:59)
Is it time for Jey Uso to turn heel (56:48)?
Was CM Punk’s world title win a letdown (1:08:20)?
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Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What’s your favorite wrestling holiday trope (0:19)?
With Shoes still under the weather, Kaz is joined by Brian H. Waters, and they kick off the show discussing a very entertaining ending on AEW Dynamite where Samoa Joe became the no. 1 contender for the AEW World title and was attacked by Adam “Hangman” Page, who was impersonating Tony Schivaone (3:46). Then they preview WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event:
Jey Uso vs. CM Punk (26:14)
Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre (41:36)
Tiffany Stratton vs. Jade Cargill (45:06)
Dominik vs Penta vs. Rusev (53:29)
They close the show with a discussion about what Chris Jericho’s return to WWE would look like (1:03:40), the WrestleMania Ad that has fans upset (1:14:20), and Andrade’s next moves (1:18:00)
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Hosts: Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the incredible main event of AEW Dynamite between Okada and Bandido (3:58). Then they discuss the following :
AJ Styles and Dragon Lee winning the World Tag Titles (13:32)
Dominik Mysterio set to be WWE’s next biggest male star (20:38)
Who will be a more interesting champion, Jey Uso or CM Punk (30:00)?
Kaz’s message to Je’Von Evans (53:16)
NXT Halloween Havoc preview (1:02:06)
Then close the show picking wrestlers they would dress up as for Halloween (1:24:00).
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you were a rapper or rock star, which AEW faction would you name your backing band or crew after (1:06)?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the “I Quit” match between Darby Allin and Jon Moxley and discuss the finish and the backlash it received online as far as being suitable for kids (3:31). Then they welcome Brian H. Waters to the table for an Adam “Hangman” Page epiphany (23:26). Then they discuss the following:
Wrestle Dream highlights (37:44)
Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre’s showdown on Smackdown (57:49)
WWE reportedly will be using AI to assist with writing story lines (1:01:20)
Ilja Dragunov’s return and United States Championship win (1:08:23)
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Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you were a rapper or rock star, which AEW faction would you name your backing band or crew after (0:40)?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Andrade’s sudden disappearance from AEW after making his debut a few weeks ago (5:12). Then they discuss Seth Rollins’s shoulder injury, which could have him sidelined through WrestleMania (20:46). Afterward, they welcome Blake Monroe, who discusses the following:
Choosing WWE over AEW (36:25)
What she enjoys about NXT (47:09)
Closing the Toni Storm chapter (55:09)
International crowds vs. American crowds (1:02:40)
Getting used to being called Blake (1:06:34)
They close the show by discussing John Cena’s last match (1:07:50) and the level of intrigue surrounding and their predictions for AEW WrestleDream (1:22:26).
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Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters
Guest: Blake Monroe
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Would you rather get Dominik Mysterio’s neck tattoo or all of Aleister Black’s tattoos from the neck down (0:44)? David and Kaz fire up the mics immediately after 'Raw' and react to Bron Breakker kicking Seth Rollins out of the Vision (2:55). Then they discuss the following:
WWE is moving forward with young talent (12:55)
John Cena and AJ Styles's pro wrestling tribute (32:50)
Mike Santana wins the TNA Championship at Bound for Glory (47:47)
Konosuke Takeshita wins the IWGP Heavyweight Championship (51:14)
The MFTs put on the face paint (57:20)
Roman Reigns doesn’t want to see the Usos until Christmas (1:03:30)
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: You have to spend the rest of the week in Pac's or Moxley’s ring gear; whose are you choosing (1:04)? David and Kaz kick off the show discussing Santos Escobar re-signing with WWE and Kofi Kingston’s and Xavier Woods’s contract extensions (8:34). Then Ben Cruz and Brian joins to predict WWE Crown Jewel (25:22).
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Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Ben Cruz, and Brian H. Waters
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: With the recent celebration of Teacher Appreciation Day, which WWE superstar participating in Crown Jewel looks the most like a teacher (0:45)? David and Kaz discuss a few highlights from the weekend and 'Raw,' including:
Santos Escobar doesn’t re-sign with WWE and enters free agency (5:37)
Could more wrestlers turn down WWE contracts (22:52)?
Maxxine Dupri shocks the world in win over Becky Lynch (31:25)
Is there tension between Roman Reigns and the Usos (47:00)?
Why Je’Von Evans should be on SmackDown every week (1:12:49)
AEW Dynamite: Title Tuesday preview (1:14:39)
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Would you rather be in a car accident or Darby Allin in a match (:45)?
David and Kaz close your week with a few recent headlines, including:
Andrade’s return to AEW (3:41)
Adam Hangman Page and Samoa Joe’s build-up for the world title (31:25)
NXT Showdown preview (51:09)
Why Oba Femi should not face John Cena (58:14)
Is Je’Von Evans too young for Raw or Smackdown (1:09:00)?
Roman Reigns to be the WWE QB1 soon (1:17:19)?
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who had a better weekend—Ricky Saints, Je’Von Evans, or Oba Femi (0:18)?
David and Kaz kick off the week with a round of applause for a friend of the program and Thursday’s guest, Ricky Saints, who won the NXT World Title at ‘No Mercy’ (8:27). Then, they discuss the following:
Sami Zayn and Je’Von Evans steal the show on 'Smackdown' (15:37)
Who will be world champion first—Oba Femi or Sami Zayn (23:44)?
The next generation of Black main-eventers (24:35)
Bad Bunny to perform at the Super Bowl (41:20)
Jacy Jayne’s rising stock (45:20)
Vince McMahon gifts a bust to birthday-party attendees (1:05:20)
The “botched” three-count on 'Smackdown' (1:18:32)
Hardy Boyz meet Kai Cenat (1:34:31)
Who will Cena’s last match be against (1:38:35)?
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: The Pro Wrestling Illustrated 500 came out this week, but who is no. 1 in the Kaz 500 (0:19)?David and Kaz kick off the show with their reactions to the PWI 500's top 10 (4:55). Then they discuss the John Cena vs. AJ Styles match (44:17).Later, they welcome the no. 1 contender for the NXT Championship, Ricky Saints, ahead of his title match with Oba Femi at No Mercy (1:15:20).He discusses the following:
Getting really personal with his vignette in his hometown (1:16:23)
The promo that put him on the mainstream map (1:21;44)
Getting called out for being Cody Rhodes’s friend (1:27:30)
Challenging for the NXT Championship (1:30:54)
The WWE/NXT and AEW counterprogramming (1:41:31)
Being backstage at the 2023 Royal Rumble while at AEW (1:44:03)
Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. WatersGuest: Ricky SaintsProducer: Brian H. Waters
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Of everybody, which loss hit you the hardest (0:25)?
David and Kaz kick off the show discussing the reactions to ESPN writer Andreas Hale’s WrestlePalooza review (4:20). Then they get into the following from the weekend:
Thoughts on Brock Lesnar dominating John Cena (0:00)
Hangman Adam Page retains AEW World Title (18:42)
PAC returns during the coffin match (25:27)
Eddie Kingston returns with a win (38:53)
Hook and C.J. Stroud comparisons (41:00)
The Demand defeats the Hurt Syndicate (50:04)
Cope’s tribute to John Cena; Beth Phoenix arrives in AEW (55:06)
Stephanie Vaquer wins the Women’s World Title (70:40)
Cody Rhodes retains the WWE Championship (74:00)
Is Brock Lesnar going to join the Vision now? (78:20)
AJ Lee returns and looks great (93:05)
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Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What’s the weirdest response you've ever gotten from someone when they find out you cover pro wrestling (0:40)?
David and Kaz kick off the show with a real conversation about the state of pro wrestling at the moment and its predictability, despite all the publicity and mainstream coverage (5:49).
Then they pick up their predictions game with picks for AEW All Out (42:59) and WWE Wrestlepalooza (1:05:00)
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Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Would you rather be like MJF and get thrown into tables and thumbtacks, or like Shawn Michaels and get both knees replaced (1:04)?
David and Kaz discuss the news about Andrade being released from his WWE contract over the weekend (6:15). Then they discuss Dominik Mysterio's AAA Mega Championship win and ask whether he will become a bigger star than his dad, Rey Mysterio Jr. (30:33).
Later, they look over WWE Wrestlepalooza and AEW and discuss what they are looking forward to the most (53:44). They close the show with potential matches for WrestleMania 43 (1:32:09)
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the criteria for the GOOTs (greatest wrestlers of our time) and an official Masked Man list of wrestlers, and they determine whether they will qualify for the tournament (3:03). Then they discuss the following headlines:
WrestleMania will be in Saudi Arabia in 2027 (6:06)
Carmelo and Trick Williams reunite on NXT (27:30)
The AJ Styles promo on WWE ‘Raw’ (31:50)
Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch are doing their best work together (38:00)
Is LA Knight up next (42:27)?
AJ Lee’s first promo since WWE return (48:24).
Daniel Garcia’s heel turn (59:22)
Then they go over a list of 134 people and decide whether they fall above or below the Steiner line (1:03:01).
Last, AEW TNT champion Kyle Fletcher joins the show and discusses the following:
His approach to having the best match on the card every week (1:30:47)
His character changes after the comparisons to other legends (1:37:43)
His wardrobe and collection of pink suits (1:38:47)
Becoming TNT champion (1:41:08)
Response to a critique from Stevie Richards (1:44:22)
Challenging Adam Page for the AEW world title (1:52:23)
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Guest: Kyle Fletcher
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: On any given day in Chicago, who gets the biggest pop—Michael Jordan, Mike Singletary, CM Punk, or AJ Lee (0:30)?David and Kaz kick off the show with a huge announcement for next week’s episode of 'The Masked Man Show' (4:11). Then, we get another hot take from Kaz, and he says there is ONE thing AEW could do to get back in the fight with WWE (8:34). Later, they discuss the following:
John Cena’s last match (16:11)
Looking back on John Cena’s heel turn (25:39)
AJ Lee's return to WWE (29:54)
What match are you most excited for at WrestlePoolza (51:31)?
Most exciting matches for AEW Out (55:27)
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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After Kaz’s hot take from Tuesday, he and David fire up the mics to continue the conversation about whether John Cena is the greatest of all time (3:38). Then Brian joins in for a rapid-fire debate on the greatest WWE superstars ever (26:45). After that, they recap the highlights from NXT and AEW Dynamite (45:13).
Last, they are joined by Phil Schneider, who talks about his latest piece on The Ringer, where he lists the 10 greatest matches in the history of the ECW Arena (64:31).
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Guest: Phil Schneider
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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awful audio on this.
giving 50 year old rock any title devalues it and the entire roster
What the fuck is a Nadine smith. Can i get a content warning heads up next time
audio is terrible on these.
I guess no review of Full Gear, huh?
Kaz sufficates the show. I blame David for not interjecting himself enough. Show has lost its way.
it was neat to watch a boy (Mike) hit puberty and turn into a man by the end of it.
meh
Has this podcast stopped updating? #support
Anyone else having sound issues?