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The Ringer's Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters are joined by Ringer Wrestling tribal chief David Shoemaker to react to last night's episode of ‘Raw' and a whole lot more. But before they dive into Raw Is Headlines, Ben tells the guys about his time at the Big Time Wrestling indie show in the Bay Area. Then, they discuss Ludwig Kaiser's potential, whether Bron Breakker, Braun Strowman, or Otis will have a better calendar year, and Jey Uso's quest to win ‘Money in the Bank.' Then, in They Said What?!, the guys listen to a hot take from Kaz on yesterday's ‘Masked Man Show.' Plus, the crew takes a call about the fallout of the latest WWE draft. 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. CHAPTERS: Intro (00:00) Ben's time at an indie show (01:28) Ludwig Kaiser's ceiling (05:55) Better calendar year: Bron Breakker, Braun Strowman, or Otis? (15:34) Jey Uso to win ‘MITB'? (25:55) They Said What?! (33:38) Ringer Wrestling hotline call (44:58) The Hot Tag with David Shoemaker (54:03) ‘NXT' preview (01:00:32) Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Guest: David Shoemaker Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cold Open Question of the Week: When you look back 20 years from now, who would have had a better NFL career, Brock Lesnar with the Vikings or Gable Steveson with the Bills? (0:35)? David and Kaz look back at the weekend to discuss the following: Kaz's commentary at Sukeban (5:22) AJ Styles faking his retirement and his continuing feud with Cody Rhodes (8:25) Roman returning and potentially uniting with Cody Rhodes (15:51) Mark Henry not wanting to be the WWE champion after his fake retirement (23:20) WWE's upcoming free agents: Who is staying and who is leaving (31:34)? They are then joined by NXT champion, Trick Williams, who discusses the following: Working with Sexyy Red (59:00) Ethan Page skipping the line (67:30) Shawn Michaels's Instagram explore page (72:56) Potential crossover matches with TNA Wrestling (77:50) Being Black in pro wrestling right now (80:50) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Trick Williams Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cold Open Question of the Week: What kind of gimmick match would Kaz challenge Paul Pierce in? David and Kaz recap a wild crossover week in pro wrestling, including: Mercedes Moné's first match on AEW Dynamite (7:14) Adam Copeland fractures his tibia and vacates the TNT title (11:16) A Marty Jannetty story you will not hear anywhere else (17:50) Which wrestlers you would NOT want your daughter dating (20:50) Jordynne Grace shows up on NXT (26:54) Sexyy Red makes an appearance on NXT (30:11) Ethan Page says he is not signed to WWE after coming on NXT (33:57) Christopher Daniels is a new AEW on-screen authority figure (47:11) Bron Breakker's rampage crosses over from his college football days (48:40) Response to critics of the Liv Morgan–Dominik Mysterio kiss (59:47) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cold Open Question of the Week: Of all the pro wrestlers who worked this weekend in AEW and WWE, who is the Jamaal Magloire (0:40)? David and Kaz dive into this Memorial Day weekend, which was full of pro wrestling, recapping the following from AEW Double or Nothing and WWE King and Queen: The Anarchy Rules match (10:250) Adam Copeland continues to win (17:31) Should MJF's return have been saved for AEW Dynamite (27:13)? Fans' reception to Mercedes Moné as the TBS Champion (35:06) Drew McIntyre vs. Gunther at SummerSlam (41:53)? Is Sami Zayn a top five wrestler of the past decade (45:34)? Potential custody for Dominik match between Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley (53:11)? Looking back at how Triple H put Cody Rhodes in as quarterback of WWE (63:23) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide  Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kazeem are joined by WWE Hall of Famer Mike Rotunda. He comes on to celebrate the legacy of his son, the late Windham Rotunda a.k.a. Bray Wyatt, who would have been 37 today. They discuss many things about said legend, including: Windham's love of horror films (5:00) The first time Windham won the WWE title (17:47) Windham getting in trouble with Pat Patterson as a child (34:0r0) They close out the show with official predictions for AEW Double or Nothing (45:54) and WWE King and Queen of the Ring (1:29:1r0) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Mike Rotunda Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kazeem open the show with a few WWE-NBA comparisons for a few of the stars left in the playoffs. Then they get into the following: How the WWE King of the Ring brackets unfolded (12:11) Cody Rhodes's revelation of the original WrestleMania XL plans (26:49) Then they are joined by Dominik Mysterio, who discusses the following: His connection to the Guerrero family (36:30) Watching Eddie Guerrero vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. ringside (40:08) Addressing Liv Morgan's mind games (44:48) They close out the show by discussing the Queen of the Ring, Cody Rhodes and Logan Paul, AEW Double or Nothing (50:32), 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 Famuyide Guest: Dominik Mysterio Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz are joined by Brian Gewirtz, former WWE head writer and executive producer of ‘Young Rock,' to discuss which WWE superstars he thinks are the equivalent to different New York Knicks players. Later, they discuss Gewirtz's latest project, ‘Who Killed WCW?,' premiering June 4 on Vice TV. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Brian open up the mailbag this week, responding to a few questions from the humanoids, including: Falling in love with pro wrestling (5:55) Pro wrestling guilty pleasures (25:19) The Jalen Brunson of wrestling (32:35) Money in the Bank favorites (42:370) Fantasy booking All In and SummerSlam 2025 (62:40) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you had to pick one WWE wrestler to be in the rotation for the Knicks, who would it be? David and Kaz are joined by the SmackDown first-round draft pick Carmelo Hayes who discusses the following: Elevating the NXT brand (6:48) Responding to Bobby Lashley on social media (10:55) Challenging Cody Rhodes on his first night on the SmackDown roster (13:24) His thoughts on the Drake-Kendrick beef (21:04) What it means for him seeing Trick Williams win the NXT title (25:00) Shawn Michaels's influence (31:30) Then David and Kaz close out the show with the following: King and Queen of the Ring tournament with a few predictions (46:26) NXT highlights (63:53) Mogul Embassy betraying Swerve Strickland on AEW ‘Dynamite' (70:38) WWE ‘Raw' staying on USA through the end of 2024 (76:40) Kofi Kingston says he wants to wrestle Barack Obama (84:42) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Carmelo Hayes Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Shoemaker and Kaz are back, and they've got a LOT to say about what went down at WWE Backlash in Lyon, France, on Saturday. After tackling the Cold Open Question of the Week, the guys discuss the CRAZY French crowd, how past all-American wrestlers compare to Cody Rhodes, what story line WWE should craft for Rhodes moving forward, and early predictions for what the SummerSlam main event will be. Plus, they get into the full slate of Backlash results. And later, they wonder how much weight Roman Reigns will put on during his time away from the ring. CHAPTERS: Cold Open Question of the Week (00:00) The display board economy (04:17) WWE Backlash crowd (06:12) Cody Rhodes comparisons (20:32) What to do with Rhodes? (27:17) Predictions for the SummerSlam main event (32:50) More WWE Backlash results (50:41) How much weight will Roman Reigns gain? (01:03:42) Jerry Lawler is out of WWE (01:25:53) ‘Raw' preview (01:26:54) WrestleMania 41 goes to Las Vegas (01:31:50) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz kicks things off with their reactions to Kenny Omega's return promo last night, along with some other AEW highlights (05:00). Later the guys dive into their Backlash France predictions (52:00). Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kareem Famuyide Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: It's Day 2 of the WWE draft. Who is your top prospect on the board? David and Kaz kick off the show by recapping the first night of the WWE draft and discussing some of the issues with the way it has been presented (2:48). They discuss some of picks from SmackDown, including: Bianca Belair and Carmelo Hayes to SmackDown (25:29) Adrade to SmackDown (30:00) Kiana James to 'Monday Night Raw' (36:22) Draft picks after SmackDown went off the air (42:03) The draft board ahead of 'Monday Night Raw' (46:10) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Right now there is an 8-foot painting of Andre the Giant at the new WWE headquarters. Who will that painting be of in 50 years? Dave and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Tony Khan taking the Meltzer Driver at the end of AEW Dynamite and Jack Perry's heel/face status with the company (6:10). Then, Ringer Wrestling Worldwide's Ben, Khal, and Brian join the 'Masked Man' crew for the annual 'Ringer Wrestling Show' mock draft (29:40)! The mock draft rules: Snake draft Each team must come up with their own promotion name 20 picks for each team 10-second pick clock Injured wrestlers are eligible to be drafted Tag teams count as one pick Factions are broken up Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guests: Khal Davenport, Brian H. Waters and Ben Cruz Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you could hear a diss track from any pro wrestler, who would it be? Dave and Kaz recap a history-making night from AEW Dynasty: Bryan Danielson and Will Ospreay wrestled in what many are calling the greatest match in American history (05:40) Swerve becomes the first Black AEW World Champion (27:27) Samoa Joe is one of the most important champions in AEW history (32:25) Jack Perry is back (46:53) Then they discuss Solo and Tama Tonga's beatdown of Kevin Owens on SmackDown (69:46) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the emergence of NXT's Je'Von Evans after his match with Ilja Dragunov (5:30). Then they get into the following topics: Rhea Ripley vacates the Women's World Title (11:00) Chad Gable turns on Sami Zayn (27:00) AEW Dynasty preview (42:57) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could recommend any book to the Blackpool Combat Club, what would it be? David and Kaz discuss a few trending things from this weekend in pro wrestling, including: Tama Tonga joining the Bloodline, Solo Sikoa attacking Jimmy Uso (13:36) The Wyatt family returning (32:00) The Paul George of WWE (1:15:23) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz are joined by Khal, and they jump right into the fallout from AEW Dynamite, where the Young Bucks revealed the real footage from the CM Punk–Jack Perry incident (3:11). Then they discuss how AEW is using Mercedes Moné's and Will Ospreay's comments about Triple H (28:44). Later, they talk about WWE 'Raw' after 'Mania, where the Rock handed Cody Rhodes a mysterious object (52:01); who Cody Rhodes's first opponent will be (55:39); and final takes on WrestleMania XL (1:05:24). Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WrestleMania 40 is officially over, and Dave Shoemaker and Kaz still can't believe what they witnessed last night in Philadelphia. On today's reaction episode, the guys discuss: Cold Open Question of the Week (00:00) How Cody Rhodes finally got his moment (03:08) Where Rhodes's win ranks among the all-time WWE moments (07:57) The Undertaker's appearance, and should it have been Stone Cold Steve Austin instead? (14:34) The legacy of Roman Reigns's unprecedented title run (19:03) Phone Booth Fantasy Booking (25:34) Gunther's future (33:04) Will AEW really air the backstage CM Punk footage? (44:24) Bayley gets her well-deserved moment (50:00) The emergence of Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, and Naomi (57:46) Favorite moments from the weekend (01:05:49) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From WWE World just a few hours before the second night of Wrestlemania XL kicks off, Shoemaker, Kaz, and Khal are running on fumes to give you the interviews you want to hear. First up, NXT superstar Oba Femi joins the guys to talk about his collegiate track and field days at Alabama, the transition to professional wrestling, his performance at 'Stand and Deliver', how he's approaching his development, promo work, and much more. Secondly, R-Truth—one half of the new ‘Raw' tag team champions—joins the guys in front of a massive crowd eager to catch a glimpse of the new champ (17:10). In this conversation, R-Truth opens up about what this title means to him and the very, very, long journey he took to get back to this moment. You won't want to miss this. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Khal Davenport Producers: Brian H. Waters and Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the final interview before the official kickoff of Night One of Wrestlemania, Shoemaker, Kaz, and SGG talk to Brutus and Julius Creed on the big stage at WWE World. In this conversation, the Creed brothers talk about wrestling at Duke University, sibling rivalry, the dynamics growing up, their legendary workouts, the mentorship of UFC legend Daniel Cormier, dreams of holding WWE and UFC belts simultaneously, and more. Plus, Kaz challenges the Creed brothers to a push-up contest! Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Greg Hyde Guests: Brutus Creed and Julius Creed Producers: Brian H. Waters and Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cold Open Question of the Week: Who is the biggest star in pro wrestling, 2024 Rock, Peak Hulk Hogan, or Peak Stone Cold Steve Austin? David, Kaz, and Brian go over the WrestleMania XL card, discussing mashup tag teams, potential celebrities who may show up, and more! Later, they do a deep dive into what the Bloodline Rules match will be if Rhe Rock and Roman Reigns defeat Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins on night one. Or what the main event of night two will look like if Rhodes and Rollins win and the Bloodline is barred from ringside. Join the ‘Ringer Wrestling' crew on Friday, April 5 from 5-7 p.m. ET for our meet-and-greet at Chickie's & Pete's in South Philly, located at 1526 Packer Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19145. Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Brian H. Waters, and Stat Guy Greg Producers: Brian H. Waters and Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you are punished and only allowed out of the house for one hour during WrestleMania week, what do you go see? David, Kaz, Brian, and Ben look ahead to the WrestleMania card and predict which matches would be night one and night two! Rey Mysterio Jr.  and Dragon Lee vs. Dominik Mysterio and Santos Escobar (5:20) Naomi, Bianca Belair, and Jade Cargill vs. Damage CTRL (19:15) Logan Paul vs. Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens (27:50) Sami Zayn vs. Gunther (30:40) Bayley vs. IYO Sky (42:40) Becky Lynch vs. Rhea Ripley (47:08) The Undisputed WWE Tag Team Title Ladder Match (56:13) Join the ‘Ringer Wrestling' crew on Friday April 5 from 5-7 p.m. ET for our meet-and-greet at Chickie's & Pete's in South Philly, located at 1526 Packer Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19145. Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker,  Kazeem Famuyide, Brian H. Waters, and Ben Cruz Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz are joined by longtime friend of the program, Andrew Goldstein, to get into what may have been the best episode of ‘Monday Night RAW' in over 15 years! They discuss the Rock and Cody Rhodes showdown (8:40), whether or not Roman Reigns is an afterthought (15:30), and even come up with a crazy way that Cody Rhodes could lose at WrestleMania (24:23). They also discuss the Punk-Rollins-McIntyre promo and how real it felt (38:04), who is a bigger star between Becky Lynch and Rhea Ripley (44:50), and much more! Join the ‘Ringer Wrestling' crew on Friday April 5 from 5-7 p.m. ET for our meet-and-greet at Chickie's & Pete's in South Philly, located at 1526 Packer Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19145. Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Andrew Goldstein Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cold Open Question of the Week: What is your favorite WrestleMania city? David and Kaz have a fun episode for you. Who would you have a beer with in the following categories? Member of the 'Ringer Wrestling' family (6:30) 2024 WWE Hall of Fame inductee (9:54) Member of the WrestleMania Night 1 main event (19:50) World title match contender (30:13) Tag team title match contenders (32:55) Intercontinental, United States championship contenders (36:11) The Usos, LA Knight, or AJ Styles (38:30) WrestleCon special guest (40:00) Tweet us your top five people from WWE that you are having a beer with at WrestleMania. Join the ‘Ringer Wrestling' crew on Friday, April 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. ET for our meet and greet at Chickie's & Pete's in South Philly, located at 1526 Packer Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who would you rather have as a father, Christian Cage or Adam Copeland? David, Kaz, and Brian are joined by Phil Schneider to talk DEAN, the pro wrestling show he is promoting during WrestleMania weekend (2:50). Then they discuss the following: Adam Copeland and Christian Cage's street fight (13:30) Kazuchika Okada becoming the new AEW Continental Champion (19:12) Mercedes Mone's opening promo on AEW Dynamite (42:52) They close the show with David and Kaz doing a fantasy draft for WrestleMania XL, where they each select a match for their prospective nights (47:28). Join the ‘Ringer Wrestling' crew on Friday April 5 from 5-7 p.m. ET for our meet-and-greet at Chickie's & Pete's in South Philly, located at 1526 Packer Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19145. Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Phil Schneider Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we get closer to the biggest WrestleMania of all time, David and Kaz welcome two guests this week to the show. First ‘WWE Rivals' host and former WWE creative Freddie Prinze Jr. comes to discuss the following: His first time attending a pro wrestling show (12:20) Landing a job in WWE (15:30) Working with JBL and Kevin Nash on WWE Rivals (24:43) Whether or not Roman Reigns is taking a backseat to The Rock (31:40) Then Drew McIntyre joins ahead of his World Title match with Seth Rollins at WrestleMania XL to talk the following: Reactions to Freddie Prinze Jr's message (53:00) How he feels he is keeping CM Punk relevant (54:14) Using social media to stir the pot (1:03:20) Getting his killer instinct back in his feud with Seth Rollins (1:05:30) Join the ‘Ringer Wrestling' crew on Friday April 5 from 5-7 p.m. ET for our meet-and-greet at Chickie's & Pete's in South Philly, located at 1526 Packer Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19145. Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cold Open Question of the Week: Rank these modern-day debuts: Mercedes Moné, Cody Rhodes in WWE, CM Punk in AEW, and CM Punk back to WWE. David, Kaz, and Brian ring the bell and discuss the following: Mercedes Moné's debut and what it means for AEW (8:40). Will Ospreay's star power (17:30) Kazuchika Okada's immediate impact on AEW (24:45) Darby Allin takes another bump (33:10) What is Kevin Owens doing at WrestleMania (40:10)? Then, as a bonus, Dan St. Germain comes on the show to talk about his upcoming comedy special, ‘Dance, Fatty Dance,' and share his WrestleMania XL hot takes, thoughts on Mercedes Moné, and more (59:11). They closes the show with the return of Sell or No Sell (1:15:06), plus Kaz has a few WaleMania guest announcements (1:28:42). Join the ‘Ringer Wrestling' crew on Friday, April 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. ET for our meet and greet at Chickie's & Pete's in South Philly, located at 1526 Packer Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters Guest: Dan St. Germain Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz kick off Monday on the 'Ringer Wrestling Show' feed by answering some questions. Some of the topics include: Seth Rollins's reasoning for being involved in Cody Rhodes's story (5:13) Reversing a wrestling free agency decision (26:00) The Money in the Bank briefcase problem (36:21) The next five WrestleMania main event locations (55:10) Join the ‘Ringer Wrestling' crew on Friday, April 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. ET for our meet and greet at Chickie's & Pete's in South Philly, located at 1526 Packer Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kazuchika Okada officially becomes All Elite and sides with the Young Bucks. David and Kaz react to this and compare it to The Rock's heel turn. They get into the following: Reactions to Kazuchika Okada joining AEW (3:00) The Rock's heel turn and how long it lasts (11:30) Drew McIntyre is hater of the year (17:35) Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso (24:00) Swerve season approaches (35:30) AEW justifying Darby Allin's spot at AEW Revolution (42:30) Mercedes Moné will reportedly debut in AEW next week (53:15) Join the ‘Ringer Wrestling' crew on Friday April 5 from 5-7 p.m. ET for our meet-and-greet at Chickie's & Pete's in South Philly, located at 1526 Packer Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19145. Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz kick off the week, fresh off of a weekend full of drama in the world of pro wrestling. They jump into the following topics: AEW Revolution recap (6:11) Whether it's time for Bryan Danielson to win gold in AEW (11:45) Sting's last match (16:29) Paul Heyman to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame (25:46) The Rock's social media promo that shook the world (30:57) Whether Cody handle the pressure if we wins the title (54:00) SmackDown Recap (63:53) Join the ‘Ringer Wrestling' crew on Friday April 5 from 5-7 p.m. ET for our meet-and-greet at Chickie's & Pete's in South Philly, located at 1526 Packer Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19145. Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cold Open Question of the Week: Who has a more iconic entrance, the Undertaker or Sting (0:35)? David and Kaz kick off the Thursday edition with reflections on the lives and legacies of Ole Anderson and Virgil, who passed away this week (3:08). Then they discuss the following: Maxxine Dupri got booed by fans (24:53) Matt Riddle's overshare of reasons he was fired from WWE (33:00) Whether Sting will really go (44:52) They then close the show with AEW Revolution Predictions (62:01).Check out Oliver Lee Batemen and Ian Douglass's piece on Ole Anderson, as well as Khal Davenport's piece on Virgil on the Ringer dot com. Be sure to check out videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cold open question of the week: Who gets a bigger POP, Rhea Ripley in Perth, Australia, or Paul Heyman in Philadelphia? David and Kaz kick off the week by discussing the fallout from WWE Elimination Chamber: Tiffany Stratton stole the show (5:35) Rhea Ripley main-evented in her home country (9:30) When and where will Cody Rhodes face the Rock (19:20)? Drew McIntyre became the no. 1 contender (30:11) Then they discuss how the WrestleMania card is shaping up, who doesn't have a match just yet (55:41), and which celebrities with Philly ties will be at WrestleMania (58:27). Be sure to check out videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What is the one WrestleMania decision Kaz would make for his birthday (0:00)?After taking Monday off for Wellness Week, a well-rested David and Kaz are back and here to discuss the following: The Rock's involvement with the Bloodline (4:16) Jimmy Uso costing Jey Uso the Intercontinental title on ‘RAW' (18:17) Adam “Hangman” Page's ankle injury on ‘AEW Dynamite' (19:40) Michael Oku and Will Ospreay at Rev Pro 25:17) Wardlow and the Meat Madness (33:10) They close the show with WWE Elimination Chamber 2024 predictions (45:24).Be sure to check out videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz are back with the Thursday edition of 'The Masked Man Show' and are here to discuss the following: The current road to the World Heavyweight Championship's Road to WrestleMania (4:58) Grayson Waller having Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes on The Grayson Waller Effect at the Elimination Chamber (14:02) Understanding Matt Taven (24:48) Willow Nightingale's win over Skye Blue (25:55) Stokely Hathaway's important role as a manager (31:13) Darby Allin's promo (35:40) They finish the show by discussing NXT (48:20) and predicting the rest of the Elimination Chamber qualifiers (52:50) Be sure to check out videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who is the Patrick Mahomes of the WWE (0:29)?David and Kaz come off a Super Bowl weekend that included a few wrestling headlines. They discuss the following: Kazuchika Okada reportedly signing with AEW (5:50) WrestleMania presser reactions (16:50) A possible Rock vs. Seth Rollins match at WrestleMania (35:21) Plus Kaz drops some WaleMania news at the end of the show!Be sure to check out videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the Thursday edition of ‘The Masked Man Show,' David and Kaz power through with the following discussions: All roads lead to Mercedes Moné being All Elite (8:56) Does Swerve Strickland need to win the AEW World Title at Revolution (16:56)? Sting and Darby Allin become new tag team champions (24:14) Later, they react to Cody Rhodes's announcement on Instagram that he has made his decision for WrestleMania (30:14). Be sure to check out videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's been so much discourse online around Cody Rhodes, the Rock, and Roman Reigns! David and Kaz do a deep dive into the story, discussing the following: Words Cody said that stuck out (6:24) Looking at how this makes Cody appear in kayfabe (11:35) Why adding the Rock poses a risk (27:45) They also discuss the latest developments in the lawsuit against Vince McMahon (55:37). Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. We are also on Instagram and Threads and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer:Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cold Open Question of the Week: Rank the NXT wrestlers who were in the Royal Rumble (00:38). David and Kaz get into a few things that are trending at the end of the week, including: Weighing out the best options for Kazuchika Okada (17:12) What Tony Khan's big announcement could possibly be (26:03) Larry David's anti-wrestling comments (37:49) Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins promo (42:17) NXT Vengeance Day predictions (52:44) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. We are also on Instagram and Threads and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which Royal Rumble entrance popped you the most? David and Kaz kick off the week by discussing a few highlights from this year's Royal Rumble: Cody Rhodes immediately picked Roman Reigns (3:49) The big returns in the men's Rumble match (17:12) Naomi returned in the women's Rumble match (28:57) Jade Cargill made her in-ring debut (41:30) Roman Reigns won and went to the skybox (43:15) They close the show by discussing the details of the lawsuit against Vince McMahon and his exit from TKO Group (56:21). Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. We are also on Instagram and Threads and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we are days away from one of pro wrestling's biggest events, David and Kaz fire up the mics and discuss the following: Key takeaways from the WWE-Netflix deal (3:06) The possibility that 'Raw' will move off of Mondays (10:52) Who will win the Royal Rumble match (21:34)? Was MJF's title run a mistake (25:23)? Final Royal Rumble predictions (43:29) Be sure to check out videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. We are also on Instagram and Threads and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Ben Cruz and Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz kick off the Royal Rumble week with this cold open question of the week: Who would you rather book, CGI Hulk Hogan or CGI Stone Cold Steve Austin (0:38)? Then they discuss the following: Seth Rollins will address the WWE Universe on ‘WWE Raw' (4:07)? Should Cody Rhodes still have won at WrestleMania (16:43)? What would The Rock vs. Roman Reigns look like (27:50)? Bianca and Rhea Ripley make the cover of WWE 2K24 (37:15). Will Kazuchika Okada choose WWE or AEW (40:16)? AEW's ranking system is back (53:19)? Be sure to check out videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the Thursday edition of 'The Masked Man Show,' David and Kaz power through with the following discussions: Who had a better showing, Jinder Mahal or HOOK (5:36r)? Could Jinder Mahal defeat Gunther (22:22)? Has the novelty of CM Punk worn off (25:22)? Who is going to be heavyweight champion first, Oba Femi or HOOK (34:04)? Congratulations to Kaz on winning a New York Sports Emmy Award! Be sure to check out videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz kick off the show with the cold open question of the week: Who was a better WWE champion, Jinder Mahal or Dolph Ziggler? Then they discuss the following from this weekend in pro wrestling: The possibility of Roman Reigns vs. Nick Aldis (13:12) Will the Rock be at the Royal Rumble (17:42)? Fantasy booking the ending of the Royal Rumble (19:10) Which wrestlers who were at WrestleMania X8 could be world champions today (26:20)? TNA Hard to Kill recap (52:00) A preview of Seth Rollins vs. Jinder Mahal for the world title (56:21) Be sure to check out videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famyuide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David kicks off the show with Ben from ‘Wednesday Worldwide' and this Cold Open Question of the Week: If Dave caught a case of the Twitter Fingers like Tony Khan, what would Ben do (1:04)? Then, they open up the mailbag and answer some of your questions (4:42). They cover a variety of topics, including how to keep Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, and LA Knight's momentum going into WrestleMania, as well as their ideal title ladder match at The Grandest Stage of Them All (5:04). Later, they debate who Gunther should face at WrestleMania XL (42:42) and figure out who should beat Samoa Joe for the AEW Championship (55:56). Be sure to check out videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. We also are on Instagram and Threads and X.      Hosts: David Shoemaker and Ben Cruz Producer: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz welcome the self-proclaimed number one voice in wrestling media, Van Lathan! He comes to discuss the following: Rediscovering his love for wrestling (3:00) The Iron Claw (8:51) The Rock's return to WWE (25:240) The Rock being a heel during this run (33:38) CM Punk returns to Raw (0:00) Follow ‘The Ringer Wrestling Show' on Instagram and Threads, TikTok, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Van Lathan Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David kicks off the show with Ben and Brian of 'Wednesday Worldwide,' and they discuss the Rock's return and their excitement levels for his showdown with Roman Reigns at WrestleMania XL (3:42). Then, Phil Schneider joins the show to discuss New Japan Pro-Wrestling's Wrestle Kingdom 18 (31:47), AEW Worlds End (49:41), and Phil's 10 top matches of 2023 (65:33) Be sure to check out videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. We are also on Instagram and Threads and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Ben Cruz, and Brian H. Waters Guest: Phil Schneider Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz are back during the holiday season to give you all the content you need in the world of wrestling this week. To start, the guys discuss CM Punk's first match back with WWE during the Madison Square Garden house show (06:00). Then, the guys discuss the rumors about WWE looking to lock Cody Rhodes down with a long-term deal, and how these implications could affect ‘WrestleMania' (17:00). Later, the guys preview ‘Worlds End' (34:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's ‘Iron Claw' Week here on the Ringer Wrestling Network! First, David, Kaz, and Brian kick off the show by discussing Kenny Omega's and Charlotte Flair's injuries (4:39). Then ‘Iron Claw' actors Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White join the show to discuss their roles in the movie, in which they portrayed Kevin and Kerry Von Erich (19:00). They close out the show with the bracket for the 'Masked Man' men's wrestler of the year tournament (60:40)! Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. We are also on Instagram and Threads and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters Guests: Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we get close to the end of the year, David, Kaz, and Brian put together a bracket to decide who the men's and women's wrestler of the year is (1:35). Official ‘Masked Man' wrestler of the year coming soon! Later they discuss WWE TV rights negotiations (27:55), CM Punk's promo with Seth Rollins (39:55) and the Golden Jets promo with Ricky Stars and Big Bill (53:56). Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. We are also on Instagram and Threads and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz kick off the show with the cold open question of the week: Who is the best wrestler in the world (0:19)?Then they get into the following: What would you take from WWE in return for "YEET" (6:44)? The young, hot babyfaces of NXT (16:39) Trick Williams wins the Iron Survivor Challenge (24:54) The U.S. Title Tournament (28:45) Chances of CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns at WrestleMania (50:04) Which WWE Superstars would you put above MJF for wrestler of the year (66:22)? Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. We are also on Instagram and Threads and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices