

The Ringer Wrestling Show
The Ringer
‘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.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Aug 5, 2021 • 1h 2min
RIP, Bobby Eaton. Plus, Bray Wyatt and Other WWE Roster Cuts.
David and Kaz give flowers to one of the pioneers of high-flying wrestling, Bobby Eaton (02:00). Then, the two discuss another shocking wave of roster cuts including Bray Wyatt and Ric Flair, with Adam Cole’s departure from the company potentially on the horizon (10:00). Later, the guys discuss AEW ‘Homecoming,’ John Cena stealing Finn Balor’s title shot, and how to fix ‘Raw’ (34:00).Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProduction Assistant: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 29, 2021 • 54min
CM Punk, Daniel Bryan, and [Redacted] to AEW Rumors
David and Kaz discuss last week's rumors about CM Punk, Daniel Bryan, and another blockbuster free agent signing with AEW (02:00). Later, they discuss AEW’s ‘Fight for the Fallen’ on Wednesday night’s ‘Dynamite’ (23:00). And things come to a close as they briefly look at this week in the WWE universe (41:00).Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProduction Assistant: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 22, 2021 • 1h 1min
John Cena's Return, NXT PTSD, and More
David and Kaz strap in to talk about the 'Money in the Bank' event that saw the lauded return of John Cena (01:36)! They also break down why people are upset and what is causing "NXT PTSD" (17:29). Plus, David proposes what NXT's next move should be (36:27).Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 15, 2021 • 1h 13min
RIP, Mr. Wonderful, and ‘Money in the Bank’ Preview
David and Kaz look back at the career of “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff and pay their respects (06:00). Later, they discuss Bayley’s injury and how it affects the women’s division (14:30), as well as Mandy Rose’s return to ‘NXT.’ Later, they briefly talk AEW’s ‘Fyter Fest’ (38:00) before previewing ‘Money in the Bank’ (45:35).Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProduction Assistant: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 8, 2021 • 57min
Malakai Black’s AEW Debut and NXT 'American Bash' Recap
David and Kaz start by talking about the AEW debut of Malakai Black, formerly known as Aleister Black (2:20). Then they recap NXT 'American Bash' (23:55) and 'Monday Night Raw' (41:27).Host: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProduction Assistant: Jonathan KermahProduction Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 1, 2021 • 1h 7min
That Eddie Kingston Promo, the New Day: Greatest Ever, and More
David and Kaz open the show discussing Jim Ross’s minor slipup on last night’s ‘Dynamite’ before turning their attention to the big story of the week: Eddie Kingston’s very pro-AEW and anti-WWE promo on ‘Saturday Night Dynamite’ (02:00). Later, David and Kaz talk Kofi Kingston’s impact in the main event spot, and debate whether the New Day are the greatest tag team in WWE history (23:00). Things come to a close with a brief preview of 'SmackDown' (41:00), and a moment of praise for MJF and Sammy Guevara’s instant classic on ‘Dynamite’ (50:00).Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProduction Assistant: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 24, 2021 • 53min
‘Hell in a Cell’ Reactions and Inter-Gender Fantasy Booking
David and Kaz open the show discussing a long weekend’s worth of ‘Hell in a Cell’ matches (02:00) before taking a quick turn to fantasy book an inter-gender wrestling pay-per-view (09:00). Later, the two are joined by babyface production assistant Jonathan Kermah to discuss what moves would make them most excited for ‘SummerSlam’ in Vegas (40:00).Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProduction Assistant: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 17, 2021 • 57min
Drew McIntyre and ‘Hell in a Cell’ Preview
David and Kaz give their predictions on this Sunday’s ‘Hell in a Cell’ to open the show (02:00). Later, they are joined by WWE superstar Drew McIntyre to discuss wrestling inside of a Hell in a Cell cage (26:00), meeting Bobby Lashley after his first WWE tryout (29:00), his ‘SummerSlam’ dream match (40:00), and more.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideGuest: Drew McIntyreProduction Assistant: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 10, 2021 • 1h 8min
‘SummerSlam’ in Vegas, Andrade to AEW, and ‘NXT TakeOver: In Your House’ Preview
David and Kaz open the show discussing their anticipation for ‘SummerSlam,’ which will take place in front of a live crowd in Las Vegas, as well as some of the possible headline matches (00:00). They also discuss Andrade El Idolo’s AEW debut (02:00). Later, they are joined by Dan St. Germain to discuss ‘WrestleRoasts,’ AEW fans, Cody Rhodes, and ‘NXT TakeOver: In Your House’ (24:00). Things come to a close as David and Kaz briefly touch on ‘Raw,’ ‘SmackDown,’ and CM Punk’s latest comments on the WWE (49:00).Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideGuest: Dan St. GermainProduction Assistant: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 3, 2021 • 58min
More WWE Roster Cuts, and ‘Double or Nothing’ Reactions
David and Kaz discuss another shocking wave of roster cuts, headlined by Braun Strowman and Aleister Black (1:00). They also get into the WWE and New Japan rumors (25:00). Later, they react to AEW’s ‘Double or Nothing’ (28:00) and Drew McIntyre defeating Kofi Kingston on ‘Raw’ and once again becoming the no. 1 contender for the WWE Championship (39:00).Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProduction Assistant: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


