The Ringer Wrestling Show

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Sep 20, 2017 • 1h 5min

Remembering Bobby "The Brain" Heenan and Previewing 'No Mercy' (Ep. 80)

The Ringer's David Shoemaker, Bleacher Report's Dave Schilling, and the 'Rough Hang' podcast's Dan St. Germain discuss the passing of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan (02:00), and the two biggest matches coming up at 'No Mercy' (11:00). Then, Shoemaker and Schilling dive into the importance of Bobby Heenan in the 1980s (19:30), the tribute video package from Monday (22:30), and Heenan's incredible heel commentary (24:15). Finally, they wrap up by breaking down Jinder Mahal's promo on 'SmackDown' (33:30) and predicting each match from the 'No Mercy' card (43:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 13, 2017 • 54min

The Head Butt Heard Round the Universe (Ep. 79)

The Ringer's David Shoemaker sits down with Joel Solomon to discuss the Mae Young Classic (02:00), Kevin Owens's vicious assault of Vince McMahon (11:00), the problem with working shoots (29:00), and the Miz abusing Enzo on the mic (35:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 6, 2017 • 1h 1min

The Big Exits (Ep. 78)

The Ringer's David Shoemaker and Bleacher Report's Dave Schilling dive into Jeff Jarrett's departure of GFW (01:15), what JBL's absence will mean to the 'SmackDown!' announce team (09:00), the Big Show's final match (18:00), Kevin Owens's death wish on Shane (36:00), and the resurrection of Vince McMahon (41:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 30, 2017 • 44min

Promos, Injuries, and a Parade of Jobbers (Ep. 77)

The Ringer's David Shoemaker is joined by Dave "Vinnie Vegas" Schilling to grapple with Rosemary's injury sustained at the hands of Sexy Star (03:00), the biggest work-shoot promo of the past five years (07:00), what the WWE should do with Roman Reigns going forward (11:30), if the Samoa Joe injury this weekend caused the WWE to pivot to the Cena-Roman feud (19:45), Brock Lesnar's mic skills (28:00), Sasha's inability to defend her title (32:00), and another great 'SmackDown!' (39:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 24, 2017 • 1h 4min

Mayweather-McGregor Preview With Brian Campbell and Chuck Mindenhall (Ep. 76)

The Ringer's David Shoemaker is joined by CBS Sports boxing analyst Brian Campbell to discuss the excitement level in Las Vegas (02:00), who benefits from the switch to eight-ounce gloves (07:00), the boxing media's reaction (12:30), and what will happen after the fight (21:00). Then MMA analyst Chuck Mindenhall calls in to talk about a Floyd Mayweather sighting (37:00), boxing and MMA colliding (39:00), the future for Conor McGregor if he wins (49:00), and what could be the most exciting moment in sports history (59:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 23, 2017 • 55min

Bash at the Beachball (Ep. 75)

The Ringer's David Shoemaker is joined by former WWE creative Andrew Goldstein to discuss four nights in Brooklyn (02:30), a huge angle in NXT (07:45), fans and their beach balls (27:15), Big Cass's injury (40:30), the 'No Mercy' matchup between Brock Lesnar and Braun Strowman (47:15), and Bobby Roode's debut at 'SmackDown' (50:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 21, 2017 • 44min

'NXT Takeover: Brooklyn III' and 'SummerSlam' With "Stat Guy" Greg (Ep. 74)

The Ringer's David Shoemaker teams up with Greg "The Virgin" Hyde of 'Cheap Heat' to break down Cesaro's blood feud with a beach ball (02:00), Asuka's future (06:00), the end of Baron Corbin (14:00), Enzo's backstage heat (22:00), the biggest pop of the night (29:30), Braun Strowman's feats of strength (34:30), and the lack of Undertaker (38:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 17, 2017 • 57min

The Homestretch on the Street to 'SummerSlam' (Ep. 73)

The Ringer's David Shoemaker and Bleacher Report's Dave Schilling start the show by breaking down New Japan Pro-Wrestling's 'G1 Climax 27' tournament (02:00) and the issues faced when accidentally attending a '205 Live' taping (08:00). Then, Nick Munday (finally) joins the show to discuss Baron Corbin's failed cash-in on 'SmackDown!' (18:30), a reboot episode of 'Raw' (30:00), and predictions for this Sunday's big PPV event (40:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 10, 2017 • 59min

The Street to ‘SummerSlam’ (Ep. 72)

The Ringer’s David Shoemaker tags up with Bleacher Report’s Dave Schilling to discuss a Chris Taylor rabbit hole (03:00), why John Cena and Baron Corbin are fighting (12:00), the backstage code of honor (14:00), booing Bayley (20:00), Finn Bálor’s bravery (26:30), reuniting the Shield and the Bullet Club (29:45), the A.J. Styles–Kevin Owens–Shane McMahon segment (39:45), Jinder Mahal and Shinsuke Nakamura in the main event (45:30), and the MASSIVE “Fatal 4-way” main event (51:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 3, 2017 • 46min

New Songs, Brock vs. "Bones," and Shaping 'SummerSlam' With Ryan Satin (Ep. 71)

The Ringer's David Shoemaker and Dave Schilling are joined by ProWrestlingSheet.com's Ryan Satin to discuss rumors about the WWE Network (05:00), Hannibal Buress's wrestling song (12:30), Elias Samson losing his last name (15:00), new entrance music for Big Cass and Jason Jordan (22:00), Jon Jones challenging Brock Lesnar (28:00), and what SummerSlam looks like at this point (31:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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