The Ringer Wrestling Show

David and Kaz open the show by discussing Nigel McGuinness's return to the ring and challenging Bryan Danielson. Then they discuss a few highlights for Raw, including Bret Hart’s appearance (3:21). Then they have a run-in from 'Heels' star Stephen Amell, who discusses the following: Cody Rhodes being named no. 1 on the PWI 500 (25:12) 'Heels' premiering on Netflix (26:00) His match at SummerSlam in Brooklyn (33:26) Whether or not he is responsible for CM Punk’s return to pro wrestling (37:00) Favorite opponent on 'Heels' (38:03) Then they close out discussing WWE cutting back on house shows (50:10), Giulia making her debut on NXT (61:10), and the matches made for WWE Hell in a Cell so far (65:20)Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideGuests: Stephen AmellProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Khal, Brian, and David kick off the show by discussing what they will do with the extra time they will get back when Monday Night Raw scales back to two hours (1:05).Then, they discuss a couple of highlights from 'Raw,' including: Joe Tessitore’s fandom coming through on the broadcast (8:34) Gunther mentioning Goldberg’s name to Bret Hart’s face (11:45) For the Nostalgia Freakz moment of the week, they revisit Ric Flair’s 1991 WWE debut (32:32).After the break, they go to the ‘Ringer Wrestling Worldwide’ hotline for They Said What?! and react to a couple of hot takes from you, the people, about premium live event theme songs and “aura” in pro wrestling (46:30).Then to close the show with the Triple Threat Open Challenge and they talk about the following: Logan Paul and Kevin Nash’s social media banter (65:01) A potential New Day match at ‘Bad Blood' (67:56) Theme songs that take you back in time (69:51) For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160 or send an email to RingerWrestling@gmail.com.Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersGuest: David ShoemakerProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz welcome Phil Schneider to discuss a bloody weekend from AEW Out which includes hypodermic needles, unprotected chair shots, plastic bags to the head and a split on a bed of nails (0:00). Then they are joined by the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill (59:55). They come on to discuss the following: Who takes longer to get ready when they travel together (60:33) The Simone Biles Tribute (71:30) Transitioning from being a collegiate athlete to WWE (78:01) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideGuests: Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill and Phil Schneider,Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz fire up the mics after a heart-wrenching go-home edition of AEW Dynamite. They discuss Adam Page burning down Swerve's house ahead of their match this weekend (0:00). They continue on with picks and predictions for the rest of the card (0:00).Then as WWE sets to end its time on Fox this weekend, they look back at the 'Smackdown' on Fox era (0:00).Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Khal, Brian, and David kick off the show by checking in on how they feel after another weekend full of pro wrestling (and another one on the way) (1:00).Then, they discuss a couple of highlights from 'Raw,' including: Drew McIntyre feeding CM Punk a bracelet (4:36) Joe Tessitore’s first night on 'Raw' (16:11) For the Nostalgia Freakz moment of the day, they revisit the debut episode of 'WCW Monday Nitro' on September 4, 1995, live from the Mall of America (21:32).After the break, they go to the ‘Ringer Wrestling Worldwide’ hotline for They Said What?! and react to a hot take about wrestling chants from the live crowd (34:09).Then, in the main event of the show, it’s draft time once again on 'Worldwide.' This time: the worst gimmicks of all time (43:14)For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160 or send an email to RingerWrestling@gmail.com.Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersGuest: David ShoemakerProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kaz is back from vacation! He and David recap WWE Bash in Berlin and No Mercy. They discuss the following: Cody Rhodes defeats Kevin Owens, and there's a lack of surprises (5:48) CM Punk is officially back in his win over Drew McIntyre (28:10) Gunther’s big win and his eventual showdown with Roman Reigns (39:10) NXT stars shine bright at No Mercy (54:20) Then Ricochet joins the show after his debut in AEW and talks the following: His time in Lucha Underground (65:00) Feeling like the new person at AEW (67:04) His inspiration for his double rotation moonsaults (68:10) His thoughts on his run in WWE (71:00) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Check out David Shoemaker’s piece on The Ringer Dot Com on the late Sycho Sid.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideGuest: RicochetProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David is joined by Khal and Brian this week as they discuss who Bryan Danielson’s final opponent could be (2:50). Then they welcome Ryan Pappolla to the show to discuss this weekend’s WWE Bash in Berlin and NXT No Mercy (26:47). Gunther vs. Randy Orton (34:38) Kevin Owens vs. Cody Rhodes (36:26) CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre (42:00) Bianca Belair and Jade vs the Unholy Union (51:49) The Terror Twins vs. the Judgment Day (56:50) NXT No Mercy rapid-fire picks (70:52r) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Check out David Shoemaker’s piece on The Ringer Dot Com on the late Sycho Sid.Hosts: David Shoemaker, Khal, and Brian H. WatersGuest: Ryan PappollaProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wes Lee joins Ben, Khal, and Brian for a bonus episode ahead of his match with Zach Wentz at No Mercy. He discusses the following: Why this feud with Wentz is so personal (2:34) Returning from his career-threatening back injury (6:04) His relationship with Shawn Michaels (7:22) His love for video games and go-to characters on the Nintendo 64 'No Mercy' video game (20:10) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersGuest: Wes LeeProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Khal, Brian, and David kick off the show with some of their favorite memories of the late Sycho Sid Eudy (5:56). Then, they discuss the online discourse about their theme song draft (13:57).In their weekly Wyatt Sicks check-in, they share their thoughts on Uncle Howdy’s debut match on 'Raw' (17:27).For the Nostalgia Freakz moment of the day, they revisit the first TLC match at SummerSlam 2000, which featured the Hardy Boyz, Dudley Boyz, and Edge & Christian (29:26).After the break, they go to the 'Ringer Wrestling Worldwide' hotline for They Said What?! and react to a couple of hot takes from you, including fantasy booking Jon Moxley to take out Bryan Danielson and potentially bringing back traditional Survivor Series matches (43:33).And finally, they introduce the new Triple-Threat Open Challenge, where Ben, Khal and Brian each bring a wrestling-related topic to the show. They discuss the following: Whether or not WWE forgot what to do with tag teams (58:57) Whether Bryan Danielson’s AEW win is potentially bigger than YEStleMania (65:28) A list of WWE superstars Ben wants to become world champion (70:58) For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160 or send an email to RingerWrestling@gmail.com.Check out David Shoemaker’s piece on The Ringer Dot Com on the late Sycho Sid.Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersGuest: David ShoemakerProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Bryan Danielson’s AEW World title win at All In (0:30). Then they recap the show with the following: The star power in the Casino Gauntlet Match (16:36) Mariah May and Toni Storm, a perfect match (33:53)? What Ricochet in AEW looks like (52:56) Later in the show they are joined by Roxanne Perez ahead of her big title defense at No Mercy. She talks the following: Having the trust to lead the locker room (60:27) Getting hands-on support and knowledge from Booker T and CM Punk (65:05) Preparing for the arrivals of Stephanie Vaquer and Guila (68:04) NXT moving to CW and how it will level up (69:21) Shawn Michaels highlighting the women’s division (70:47) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X..Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideGuest: Roxanne PerezProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices