app_store_button

google_play_button

DK - Details page - Device banner - 894x1036

Lyt når som helst, hvor som helst 

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, and Ben Cruz for a podcast feed that redefines what it means to be a wrestling fan.

The Ringer Wrestling Show

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which one of the mainstream world champions would you pick to start a wrestling company around?

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Will Ospreay vs. Jon Moxley being announced as AEW All Out’s main event (08:41), as well as Cope and Cage defending the AEW Tag Team Championships against FTR and the Young Bucks in a match with chairs, ladders, and tables (18:08). The guys continue by discussing the New Level and Swerve making their first defense of the AEW Trios Championships (21:59), before moving on to Mercedes Moné’s championship celebration (29:05).

David and Kaz move their attention over to this weekend’s ‘Sunday Night’s Main Event’ (30:52), including what they think about Quavo’s announced performance at the show (31:07). The guys continue by giving their predictions for Lil’ Yachty’s wrestling debut against Baron Corbin (35:49); Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, and Tatum Paxley’s match against Jade Cargill and the Baddies (41:30); Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker (45:22), and Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton (53:09).

The show ends with friend of the show Phil Schneider stopping by to talk about the upcoming ACTION/PRODUCE DEAN~!!! Sunday School show on Sunday, September 13th at the White Eagle Hall in Newark, New Jersey (1:08:58). Phil talks about putting the show together, booking Low-Ki vs. Karl Malenko (1:16:03), his favorite match at All In (1:24:15), and more!

Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Guest: Phil Schneider

Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Previewing 'Sunday Night’s Main Event.' Plus, Phil Schneider!

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which bump would you rather take: Darby Allin’s scaffold dive, or his flip onto chairs?

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing whether AEW All In had the best final two matches for a major wrestling show in history (03:59). The guys continue by talking about Will Ospreay’s win over Kenny Omega for the AEW World Championship (06:15), which might have been the best AEW match ever (10:16), and whether this is the last big-time Kenny Omega match (23:37).

David and Kaz move on to give their thoughts on Mercedes Moné’s win over Willow Nightingale for the AEW Women’s World Championship (26:07), before making a quick detour to give a free agency update about Bayley (36:49). The guys continue by discussing Swerve and the debuting New Level winning the AEW Trios Championship in Roulette Royale (40:00), and Kazuchika Okada’s International Championship win over Kyle Fletcher and Konosuke Takeshita (59:36).

Next, David and Kaz move on to the Casino Battle Royal that saw Andrade become the no. 1 contender for the AEW World Championship (1:02:49), before asking who Will Ospreay will face at All Out in Chicago next month (1:06:05). After that, the guys give their takes on Darby Allin’s win over Kevin Knight for the TNT Championship (1:12:24), followed by their thoughts on Cope and Cage retaining the AEW Tag Team Championships over the Young Bucks (1:15:37).

David and Kaz continue by discussing Jon Moxley’s win over Nigel McGuiness in the Continental Challenge Cup final (1:19:36) and the Brawling Birds’s AEW Women’s Tag Team Championship win over Divine Dominion (1:26:17). The show wraps up with an All In food and drink report, and the guys' quick takes on NXT Heatwave and AAA Ola de Calor (1:28:18)

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz

Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Best AEW Show of All Time? Reviewing AEW All In!

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who would you rather face in a dark alley: Royce Keys and OTM, or the Bloodline?

On today’s show, David is joined by producer Bruce Baldwin to dive into everything AEW All In. David and Bruce start by discussing the AEW Championship match between Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay (3:48), giving their thoughts on the build, the match itself, and what they may have done differently. After that, the guys dive into the Casino Gauntlet match (25:12), predicting both who will win and what surprise entrants may show up.

Following that, David asks Bruce whether Zack Sabre Jr. or Ilja Dragunov would be a bigger deal in AEW (30:36), before pivoting to talk about Swerve Strickland’s win over Jack Perry on ‘Dynamite’ (35:04). Next, David takes a quick detour to discuss an update to the WWE–ESPN report from earlier in the week (41:56), followed by David and Bruce giving their predictions for the AEW Women’s World Championship match between Mercedes Moné and Willow Nightingale (45:57).

The show continues with David and Bruce discussing their thoughts and predictions on Divine Dominion vs the Brawling Birds for the AEW Women’s Tag Team Championship (56:05), Jon Moxley vs. Nigel McGuinness in the Continental Cup finals (1:00:21), and the newly announced Roulette Royale for the AEW Trios Championship (1:07:45). The show rounds out with the guys giving their predictions for the AEW Tag Team Title match between Cope and Cage and the Young Bucks (1:23:32), the TNT title match between “The Jet” Kevin Knight and Darby Allin (1:25:10), and the International title match between Kyle Fletcher, Kazuchika Okada, and Konosuke Takeshita (1:28:43), before ending with some quick discussion about AAA Ola de Calor and NXT Heatwave (1:33:02).

Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Bruce Baldwin

Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz

Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Wembley Win for Ospreay? Previewing All In!

Today, David is joined by executive producer Ben Cruz while Kaz is on assignment. David and Ben discuss OTM’s debut on ‘Raw,’ where they aligned themselves with Royce Keys (15:32), before pivoting to Rey Fénix’s win over Dragon Lee to advance to the finals of the luchador tournament (21:24). After that, David takes a moment to talk about TNA’s Lockdown pay-per-view from this past Sunday (23:28), and then Ben and David give their thoughts on the Oba Femi–Bron Breakker contract signing (28:04).

Next, David takes a moment to address Ilja Dragunov's departure from WWE (33:55) before starting today’s mailbag. The mailbag starts with David and Ben discussing who they think will win a world title in WWE first: Jacob Fatu, LA Knight, Pénta, Chad Gable, or Bron Breakker (41:51). After that, the guys answer which wrestlers transitioned from heel to face smoothly (48:34) and discuss what’s stopping WWE from turning Cody Rhodes heel (54:38).

The show wraps up with David and Ben answering what old territory footage they would want weekly on the WWE Vault YouTube page (1:02:06) and quickly discussing the ESPN-WWE deal report (1:06:33).

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Ben Cruz

Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz

Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Royce Keys Enters the 'Raw' Main Event Scene! Plus, Mailbag Time!

David is joined by AEW TNT champion “The Jet” Kevin Knight! David and Kevin discuss whose idea it was to blow up Darby Allin, what weapon in wrestling frightens him the most, Mara Sadé’s wrestling free agency, and so much more!

(5:26) Kevin’s favorite wrestlers

(7:21) What you learn in the L.A. Dojo most wrestlers don’t

(8:42) How the tag team mindset applies to Kevin’s singles career

(9:59) What it’s like being surrounded by wrestlers just as hungry as he is in the Don Callis Family

(12:24) If he was left to his own devices more in AEW than New Japan

(14:43) Where Mara Sadè will show up next

(16:14) Kevin’s non-wrestling influences

(18:24) Kevin’s other sport

(20:12) Second-guessing high-risk maneuvers

(21:54) How exciting All in is for someone not from the U.K.

(23:30) Kevin’s upcoming falls count anywhere match against Darby Allin

(25:01) Appreciating what’s happening in real time

Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!

Host: David Shoemaker

Guest: Kevin Knight

Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz

Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Knight on Blowing Up Darby Allin and Mara Sadé’s Free Agency

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who had the most effective insult on last night’s ‘AEW Dynamite’?

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing whether CM Punk’s AEW debut or WWE return was better (03:46) before asking whether Kevin Owens is reaping the rewards of the CM Punk–Elite feud (20:40). The guys move on to debate whether there is any way Kevin Owens will beat CM Punk in Toronto on ‘SmackDown’ this Friday (25:29).

After that, David and Kaz start talking about last night’s ‘AEW Dynamite’ (32:36), including Kaz’s proclamation that he doesn't get the Don Callis Family (35:05). Next, David asks who the longest-tenured member of the Don Callis Family is (45:25) before discussing the build for the All In main event between AEW World champion Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay (47:03). David and Kaz go through the rest of the show, including Kevin Knight blowing up Darby Allin (51:52), Jon Moxley’s win over Jay White to advance to the Continental Cup semifinals (57:07), Maya World retaining the TBS title (59:20), and the United Empire’s win over the Don Callis Family (1:03:30).

The show wraps up with David and Kaz giving their takes on Zilla Fatu’s first promo in NXT (1:08:20) and discussing what they think Swerve calling his shot on ‘Dynamite’ means (1::38).

Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz

Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Punkiversary: Five Years Since CM Punk’s Return to Wrestling

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Solo Sikoa spiking Roman Reigns in the main event of last night’s ‘Monday Night Raw’ and where Solo ranks among Bloodline-turned–Roman Reigns opponents (06:48). The guys continue by taking a look at the updated bracket for the AAA luchador tournament, with both semifinals set after last night (21:46).

Next, David asks Kaz which future face of wrestling he feels the best about going forward (28:49) before moving on to talk about the ‘SmackDown’ opening segment with Chelsea Green, Nick Aldis, and Gunther (31:53). After that, the guys discuss Jacy Jayne’s Women’s U.S. title win over Tiffany Stratton (43:55) and whether the Kevin Owens–CM Punk feud is going too inside baseball (47:59).

Following that, David and Kaz give their takes on the rest of ‘SmackDown’ (55:06), preview tomorrow night’s ‘AEW Dynamite’ (59:13), and talk about Chad Gable’s win over Rey Mysterio in last night’s main event (1:03:12). The show wraps up with the guys answering: Who is the MC Hammer of pro wrestling (1:12:09)?

Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producers: Bruce Baldwin, Ben Cruz, and Remy Hernandez

Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Future of WWE? Plus, Solo Spikes Roman!

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How many members of the Bloodline is too many?

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing whether it's the fault of the booker or the talent when a wrestler doesn't “get over” (09:07), which dovetails into a discussion about Zilla Fatu’s debut on NXT this week (30:07). The guys continue talking about wrestlers from legendary families by giving their takes on the Avery Styles controversy about paying dues from this past weekend (34:39).

Next, David and Kaz ask the question, “Who is the Russell Westbrook of pro wrestling?” (47:50) After that, the guys talk about last night's AEW ‘Dynamite’ (1:03:23), and who the dream match is for Kofi in AEW (1:20:07). The show wraps up with David and Kaz returning to their conversation about Giulia from the last episode (1:25:08).

Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz

Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Russell Westbrook of Pro Wrestling? Plus, Zilla Fatu Debuts!

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: From now until his passing, will Ric Flair have more marriages or matches?

David and Kaz kick off the show by explaining their criteria as they check the temperature of wrestlers from WWE and AEW (06:16). The guys start by taking a look at Dominik Mysterio, and ask whether he's as over as he was a couple of years ago (8:29). Next, the guys move on to Pénta (16:33), before moving on to LA Knight (20:56) and Roxanne Perez (23:40).

After that, David and Kaz give their takes on Giulia's usage recently (25:33), before a heat check on Lyra Valkyria following her heel turn (35:20). Then, the guys move their attention to the Brawling Birds and Divine Dominion (41:03), before giving their takes on the Eddie Kingston discourse from this past weekend (43:43).

David and Kaz continue by discussing the Kevin Owens–CM Punk promo from last Friday's ‘SmackDown’ (48:44), before returning to heat check Bron Breakker and Oba Femi (55:00), Austin Theory (59:34), Kevin Knight (1:05:40), and “Speedball” Mike Bailey (1:06:58). After that, the guys set their sights on “Switchblade” Jay White (1:08:55) followed by the men he's feuding with, the Dogs (1:11:01). David and Kaz’s heat check rounds out with the guys taking a look at Blake Monroe (1:15:07), Fatal Influence (1:17:51), Sol Ruca (1:20:11), and Je’Von Evans (1:22:28).

Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producers: Bruce Baldwin, Ben Cruz, and Remy Hernandez

Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heat Check! Taking the Temperature Around the Wrestling World.

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Why is Conrad Thompson right about Roman Reigns being the most overrated main eventer ever?

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing last night’s Grand Slam Mexico (06:34), including “Protostar” Kyle Fletcher’s win over “Speedball” Mike Bailey (07:54), Willow Nightingale and the Brawling Birds’ win over Mercedes Moné and Divine Dominion (14:16), and the Death Riders' win over Cope, Christian Cage, and the Young Bucks (16:09). After that, David asks Kaz who in the Continental Cup has the best chance of dethroning Jon Moxley (17:57) before the guys give their takes on Místico, Jericho, and Darby Allin’s win over the Don Callis Family (21:43). Following that, David and Kaz discuss Persephone’s win over Kris Statlander (23:21), Hangman and Brodido’s win over the Demand (24:30), and MJF’s return to television (28:48).

The show continues with the guys talking about Roman Reigns and LA Knight’s watch-centric promo (30:23), and David asks Kaz whether he would want Roman Reigns’s watch guy or Seth Rollins’s stylist (38:55). Next, the guys discuss Becky Lynch's return to 'Raw' as a babyface (39:29) and Big Cass’s return to WWE (43:50). After that, David goes through the history of “the next big thing” in wrestling (50:05), leading to a conversation about the Oba Femi–Bron Breakker dynamic (57:12). The show wraps up with a quick discussion of Roman Reigns’s planned trip to AAA (1:00:58), the passing of wrestling legend Dory Funk Jr. (1:06:36), and how the Undertaker hates podcasting (1:08:31).

Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz

Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reviewing AEW Grand Slam Mexico! Plus, Big Cass’s WWE Return!

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

Sting Goes Out a Champ! Plus the Rock Continues to Draw Heat! | The Masked Man Show

Lyt når som helst, hvor som helst

Other podcasts you might like ...