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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, Khal Davenport and Brian H. Waters for a podcast feed that redefines what it means to be a wrestling fan.
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David and Kaz kick off the show by recapping Darby Allin and Will Ospreay’s banger from AEW Dynamite (4:55). Then they get into the following:
Mercedes Moné is coming into her own (15:08)
Is it time to wrap up Adam Cole and MJF (21:19)?
AEW is suffering without the world title on TV every week (40:00)
Who will open the premiere or 'Raw' on Netflix (45:00?
Kevin Owens proclaims himself as the real world champion with the Winged Eagle (53:32)
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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The crew is back together! Ben, Khal, Brian, and David fire up the mics to discuss a few hot things from 'Raw,' including CM Punk and Seth Rollins's feud and how the crowd is seemingly split down the middle (3:00).
Plus, they discuss the possible teasing of Penta El Zero's arrival to WWE (37:26)
Then, in the Nostalgia Freakz Moment of the Week, they revisit Stone Cold Steve Austin and Booker T’s supermarket brawl (42:07).
After the break, they welcome the no. 1 contender for the NXT championship, Oba Femi. He comes on to discuss his upcoming match with Trick Williams, getting acclimated to pro wrestling, his relationship with Shawn Michaels, the WWE transfer window, and more (55:26)
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Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters
Guests: David Shoemaker and Oba Femi
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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Kevin Owens Spoils Cody Rhodes's Night; Saturday Night’s Main Event Recap
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the nostalgic look of Saturday Night’s Main Event (3:20). Then they discuss the following:
Chelsea Green becoming the inaugural women’s U.S. champion (8:26)
Kevin Owens piledriving Cody Rhodes after the show went off the air (19:08)
Will Cody Rhodes vacate the title (22:48)?
Gunther retains his World Heavyweight title (41:38)
Liv Morgan's biggest win of her title reign (48:40)
Winners and losers from Saturday Night's Main Event (53:04)
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What’s the best day of the week to watch wrestling (0:32)?
David welcomes Khal and Brian from 'Ringer Wrestling Worldwide' to continue Wednesday’s conversation about Saturday Night’s Main Event with official predictions for the following matches:
Kevin Owens vs. Cody Rhodes (4:32)
Gunther vs. Finn Balor vs. Damian Priest (29:00)
Liv Morgan vs. Iyo Sky (41:51)
Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn (48:19)
The inaugural Women’s United States Championship match (54:38)
Then they close the show by recapping AEW Dynamite and the updated Continental Classic tournament (78:20)
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Hosts: David Shoemaker, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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Ben is out sick, but Brian, Khal, and David are here with a Wednesday edition of 'Worldwide' and they kick off the show by recapping last week’s ‘Factions Draft’ (2:45). Then, they discuss the following from this week:
The New Day being rejected by the WWE Universe (9:20)
Oba Femi and Trick Williams's showdown on NXT (20:34)
After the break, they go to the ‘Ringer Wrestling Worldwide’ hotline for They Said What?! and react to a hot take from the people, including the upcoming WWE transfer window (32:44 ).
They close the show by talking through the matches they are looking forward to most at this weekend’s Saturday Night’s Main Event (66:20)
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Hosts: Khal Davenport and Brian H. Waters
Guest: David Shoemaker
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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Shoes is back! David and Kaz kick off the week by discussing #DIY winning the WWE Tag Team titles on Smackdown (4:40) and then they look at the current champions and predict whether they will still hold the titles by WrestleMania (5:40).
Later, they discuss who would be the first pick for Raw when it goes to Netflix (37:40) and then David has a hot take about NXT (45:00).
Kaz closes the show with his flaming hot take regarding Mercedes Moné (71:19).
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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Kaz and Khal are here to dive into loaded episodes of ‘Monday Night Raw’ and ‘Dynamite’ (02:00). Later, the guys are joined by GCW wrestler Effy to discuss his week in the wrestling headlines opposing Tony Khan, the state of indie wrestling and AEW, and much more (40:00)!
Host: Kareem Famuyide
Guests: Khal Davenport and Effy
Producer: Jonathan Kermah
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With Brian on vacation, Ben and Khal keep the show rolling, starting by shouting out and giving credit to a Rock movie that they finally enjoyed (02:34).
Then, they go over a few things that didn’t happen at WarGames and what they would have wanted to see (05:42) before getting into the surprising and heartbreaking events of the New Day's split (08:26). Shoemaker then joins to give his reaction (22:15).
They chat a bit about the return of Drew McIntyre (27:46), the Seth Rollins and CM Punk face-off (31:04), and who attacked Jey Uso (32:45).
Finally, in honor of New Day, they wrap up the show with a factions draft (42:43).
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(202) 417-8160, or drop your Am I the Heel situations at
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Hosts: Ben Cruz and Khal Davenport
Guest: David Shoemaker
Producer: Ashleigh Smith
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: It’s the 10th anniversary of New Day. What’s your favorite New Day memory?
David and Kaz start the show by discussing New Day then get into the Survivor Series and the Bloodlines. They also catch up with AEW wrestler Lee Moriarty, who was on his way to Art Basel to display his work at the annual event.
Rating Survivor Series from last Saturday (9:47)
What is the favor CM Punk wants from Paul Heyman (20:15)?
Will Solo Sikoa be on a main event anytime soon (30:21)?
Lee Moriarty interview (1:06:40)
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Instagram Threads, and X.
Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Cliff Augustin
Additional Production Supervision: Brian H. Waters and Ben Cruz
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Ben, Khal, Brian, and David kick off the show by sharing what they are thankful for in the world of professional wrestling (3:00). Then, it’s draft time once again! This week the guys draft the best Thanksgiving wrestling gimmicks (9:18). Later, they discuss Adam Pearce announcing the Women’s Intercontinental Championship (13:32) and Kevin Owens challenging Cody Rhodes for the WWE Undisputed Championship at Saturday Night’s Main Event (18:46).
Finally, they get into their preview and predictions for this Saturday’s Survivor Series: WarGames:
Gunther vs. Damian Priest (23:34)
Ludwig Kaiser vs. Sheamus vs. Bron Breakker (34:42)
LA Knight vs. Shinsuke Nakamura (41:25)
Women’s War Games Match (47:38)
Men’s War Games Match (63:30)
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Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters
Guest: David Shoemaker
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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David and Kaz kick off the show discussing AEW Full Gear, including a major suggestion to maintain momentum for AEW pay-per-views (5:56). Later, they discuss Bobby Lashley’s reaction at the AEW Full Gear media scrum (49:22). Then they get into 'SmackDown', where Kaz was right about CM Punk joining forces with the OG Bloodline at Survivor Series (58:33), and the breaking news regarding WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event featuring Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens (84:34)
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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 John Cena took his retirement tour to AEW for one night only, who would be his opponent?
David and Kaz kick off the show discussing whether or not Seth Rollins will be in the Bloodline War Games match (6:34). Afterwards they discuss whether or not AEW will reward the fans for paying attention this weekend AEW Full Gear (16:00).
Later, they are joined by Alexander Smith of the Nerd Companion, who is a contestant for the Hot Take Championship. He shares why Chelsea Green will be the first WWE Women’s United States Champion (67:43)
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Guest: Alexander Smith
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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Ben, Khal, Brian, and David kick off the show by discussing the bad vibes around the Rock’s newest movie, 'Red One,' and name their least favorite movies from the Great One (2:40). Then, they break down the women’s WarGames match at Survivor Series (9:30).
Next up, it’s time for another draft! On the heels of AEW mistakenly wishing Mercedes Moné a happy birthday, this week’s theme is wrestlers with November birthdays (19:17).
Later, they welcome WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan to the show to discuss her Crown Jewel ring, the proudest moments of her career, and the idea of a Riott Squad–Judgment Day meeting of the minds (47:12).
They close the show by going to the Worldwide Hotline to react to hot takes from you, the people, regarding Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes heading into Survivor Series (69:55).
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Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters
Guest: Liv Morgan and David Shoemaker
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How many Paul brothers would it take to beat peak Mike Tyson (0:30)?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the influence pro wrestling had on the Mike Tyson–Jake Paul fight (5:06). Then they discuss why Netflix is streaming live sporting events and the move of WWE's 'Raw' in January (26:33). Later, they discuss Bronson Reed, who's joining Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline, and Roman Reigns, who isn't able to reach Paul Heyman (42:17)
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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 AEW Dynamite and some of the growing pains the promotion is experiencing (6:14). Then they discuss the discourse around WWE shows being spoiled on social media (32:40). Later they discuss the Bloodline’s fifth member for War Games (40:45) and Jaida Parker’s drawing power on NXT (53:00), before David closes the show by answering a few mailbag questions (58:54).
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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Ben, Khal, and Brian are joined by Shoemaker to celebrate 100 episodes! They kick off the show by discussing the options for each Bloodline’s fifth member for WarGames (8:12).
Then, it’s draft time once again! For this edition, the guys pick through the best military gimmicks in pro wrestling history (17:56)
After that, they go to the Worldwide Hotline to react to a few hot takes from you, the people! First, a request to assemble a hip-hop Survivor Series team (37:52) and the possibility of a two-night Royal Rumble (54:44).
They close the show with “Am I the Heel?” where the guys react to a listener who straight up doesn’t like Roman Reigns (62:40).
For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160 or drop your “Am I the Heel?” situations at ringerwrestlingshowworldwide@gmail.com.
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Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters
Guest: David Shoemaker
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who should be in the first United States Women’s Championship (0:40)? Then David and Kaz debate whether or not the Bloodline has surpassed the Four Horsemen (7:34).
Then they discuss the following:
The OG Bloodline vs. the Bloodline 2.0 (31:57)
Kevin Owens puts Randy Orton down with the piledriver (36:40)
Who will turn heel next (39:40)?
A Cody Rhodes heel run (47:20).
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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David and Kaz kick of the show by discussing reports about Michael PS Hayes and Bruce Prichard taking a leave of absence from WWE (4:11). Then they discuss the release of Baron Corbin, Indi Hartwell, and Tegan Nox (10:11) and Corbin’s BBQ ventures (20:40).
Later they talk about AEW Dynamite, including Powerhouse Hobbs's return to join Ricochet in the main event (23:12). They also cover NXT 2300, which featured Zaria pinning Roxanne Perez as well as the Dudley Boyz standing side by side with Trick Williams (37:34). Then Kaz responds to the timeline's denial of his Jey Uso–Goldberg hot take (52:25)
In the final segment of the show, they welcome Taneah Cooper from X for the Hot Take Championship segment. She discusses her theory about how Jimmy Uso doesn't want to be alone (59:26).
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Guest: Taneah Cooper
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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It’s Election Day, so it’s only right that Ben, Khal, Brian, and David kick off the show by discussing which pro wrestler, past or present, would have been the best presidential candidate (1:04).
They, they discuss the following from 'Raw':
Damian Priest became the no. 1 contender for the World Heavyweight Championship (15:21)
The lack of urgency with Gunther’s title reign (19:37)
What Goldberg’s final match could be (26:01)
A possible Liv Morgan–Raquel Rodriguez tag team run (32:40)
The Wyatt Sicks kidnapping
The Miz and Karrion Kross (34:10)
Then, they go to the Worldwide Hotline to react to a few hot takes from you, the people, regarding the Mount Rushmore of Vince McMahon’s worst booking decisions (37:28) and a question on who has the bigger pop right now: Jey Uso or Roman Reigns (45:55).
They close the show with Am I the Heel. They react to listeners’ situations in which they disliked something that may be considered “popular” within the wrestling community. First up: a listener's gripe with how people wear their championship belts (53:05).
For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160 or drop your Am I the Heel situations at ringerwrestlingshowworldwide@gmail.com.
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Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters
Guest: David Shoemaker
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Goldberg's announced that he will wrestle his last match. Who would you pencil in as his opponent (0:37)?
David and Kaz recap WWE Crown Jewel with the following:
Solo Sikoa pinned Roman Reigns (4:37)
Was LA Knight, Carmelo Hayes, and Andrade the match of the night (18:04)?
Cody Rhodes wins the WWE Crown Jewel title and has a ring to go with it (21:18)
'Raw' spoiler alerts in this episode.
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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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?