The Ringer Wrestling Show

David and Kaz kick off the show by recapping the Ringer Wrestling Worldwide entrance theme draft (0:27). They preview the matches for AEW All In this weekend, including: Bryan Danielson vs. Swerve Strickland (6:00) The four-way London ladder match (18:30) Britt Baker vs. Mercedes Moné (39:45) MJF vs. Will Ospreay (46:15) Toni Storm vs. Mariah May (50:01) Later in the show they welcome Matt Cardona ahead of his match this Sunday at GCW Homecoming (54:05). He discusses the following: Keeping the buzz on the independent wrestling circuit (57:05) The economics of independent wrestling (61:54) His rivalry with Nick Gage (69:20) Advice for independent wrestlers looking for work (73:15) The most amount of money he spends on action figures (86:33) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, andX..Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideGuest: Matt CardonaProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode, something a bit different! First, Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, Brian H. Waters, and David Shoemaker reminisce in a brand-new segment, “Nostalgia Freakz,” where they look back with a “This Day in Pro Wrestling History” flavor (00:00). Today, they get into the epic Kurt Angle milk truck segment from August 20, 2001. After that, in “They Said What?!” the guys take a call about Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and its possible connection to pro wrestling (32:02)Then, ahead of this weekend’s AEW 'All Out' card, Willow Nightingale talks about the challenges of keeping a straight face around Stokely Hathaway, her options for the stipulation choice if she wins, her European debut, getting her own action figure, and more (40:10).After that, the guys engage in the first ever Ringer Wrestling Worldwide Entrance Song Draft, each drafting a team of their four favorite entrance songs of all-time 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 (01:04:49).Hosts: Ben Cruz, Brian H. Waters, and Khal DavenportGuests: Willow Nightingale and David ShoemakerProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz are back from Fanatics Fest in New York City and recap the following: Kaz giving CM Punk a baby (4:35) WWE and its fans taking over (15:14) The Mike Tyson–Jake Paul press conference (23:19) 'Raw' going to Netflix (30:16) Then they do a new segment called "Too Long, Didn’t Mark," where they react to headlines and matches that they didn’t read or watch, which include: Triple H liking an Instagram post regarding Tony Khan saying WWE is tampering (39:13) Roman Reigns getting laid out by the Bloodline (47:43) Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara winning the Ring of Honor tag titles (54:58) 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

David and Kaz take center stage at Fanatics Fest and welcome the Best in the World, CM Punk, to the stage to talk about his return to WWE, the infamous “pipebomb,” his influence backstage and more!Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account\ _@RingerWrestling_, Instagram Threads, and\ _X_.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideGuest: CM PunkProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz return to center stage at Fanatics Fest to welcome Drew McIntyre, who responds to CM Punk’s comments from Saturday’s interview, and present him with the Hater of the Year award. Afterwards, he talks about WWE going to Netflix, re-signing with WWE, and what he wants to be remembered by.Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account\ _@RingerWrestling_, Instagram Threads, and\ _X_.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideGuest: Drew McIntyreProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before they pack up for Fanatics Fest, David and Kaz discuss the following from pro wrestling this week: Seth Rollins's health (9:27) Bryan Danielson’s last match loading (18:35? Could Ricochet be a Cody Rhodes for AEW (40:45)? Dominik Mysterio’s star power (58:36) Oba Femi main roster ready (70:56)? 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 fire up the mics to celebrate Ben’s birthday with a discussion about who John Cena’s final opponents should be (0:57). Then they discuss the following topics coming out of 'Raw': What would it take to make Dominik a babyface (8:28)? Will CM Punk be in the world title picture sooner rather than later (16:38)? Will Xavier Woods turn on Kofi Kingston (29:07)? 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, regarding which pro wrestler would make a great substitute teacher, as well as about reviving Lucha Underground (39:20).Finally, the guys preview Tuesday’s ‘NXT’ (52:06).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. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who says no to this trade, WWE sends Bobby Lashley and MVP to AEW for the Lucha Bros (:30).David and Kaz welcome WWE’s Ryan Pappolla to the show and then they discuss: Roman Reigns takes out Solo’s Bloodline on Smackdown (5:14) Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes as top babyfaces (16:00) Kevin Owens to challenge Cody Rhodes at Bash in Berlin (24:31) Wyatt Sicks in-ring debut watch-along (46:27) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account\ _@RingerWrestling_, Instagram Threads, and\ _X_.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideGuest: Ryan PappollaProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you could have any fast-food ad interrupt your promo, which would it be? David, Kaz, and Brian share their answers. Then they discuss the following: Bryan Danielson–Jeff Jarrett (09:03) Swerve Strickland’s interview with Jim Ross (14:00) More wrestling and less talking for Mercedes Moné (16:54) Measuring stock in WWE superstars not in the main event right now (36:11) The Wyatt Sicks impress in their in-ring debut (47:42) The Lucha Bros WWE-bound, and the return of elite tag teams (56:22)? Catch David and Kaz at Fanatics Fest on August 17 and 18.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

Fresh off a fun weekend together in Cleveland for SummerSlam, Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters are joined by Ringer Wrestling Tribal Chief David Shoemaker to first recap the weekend. Then, in “Raw Is Headlines,” the crew discusses Randy Orton vs. Gunther at “Bash in Berlin,” whether last night was the official beginning of Damian Priest getting over, and Bronson Reed’s destruction of Seth Rollins. Then, in “They Said What!?,” the guys take calls on a possible CM Punk heel turn and Cody Rhodes. To close out the show, they get into “Hot Tag with The Masked Man” and preview night 2 of NXT The Great American Bash.CHAPTERS: Ringer Wrestling’s Cleveland weekend recap (00:00) Surprised by Randy Orton vs. Gunther? (08:17) Can Damian Priest finally get over? (22:04) Bronson Reed’s big night (34:53) They Said What!? (48:21) Hot Tag with The Masked Man (58:53) NXT preview (01:04:49) Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersGuest: David ShoemakerProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices