The Ringer Wrestling Show
‘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
December 18, 2025 • 128 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: When is the last time you tapped out like John Cena (1:05)? David is joined by Ben and Brian and they kick off the show to discuss wrestling after Cena. Then they get open the mailbag and look at your responses for some end-of-year awards, which include best hair, best entrance, most not-for-me angle, best pivot, and more (25:01).Then, they welcome the man who brought so many tears to adults and chil...
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December 15, 2025 • 87 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you were John Cena, who would you have wanted to put over in your last match?
David and Kaz spend today’s show diving into every angle of John Cena’s retirement at Saturday Night’s Main Event this past weekend. They give their initial reactions to Cena tapping out to Gunther and the fan response to one of the biggest stars in wrestling history calling it a career.
Plus, they discuss the followin...
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December 12, 2025 • 117 mins
On the eve of John Cena’s last match, David, Kaz, and Brian discuss his legacy and the hype meter for his final match with Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event (5:18)
Then they discuss the following:
Cody Rhodes vs. Oba Femi (39:15)
Bayley vs. Sol Ruca (48:00)
World Tag Team Champions AJ Styles & Dragon Lee vs. Je'Von Evans & Leon Slater (52:20)
Who is the Masked Man in WWE (56:12)?
Kyle Fletcher vs....
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December 8, 2025 • 80 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who is your favorite “old guy” wrestler (0:41)?David and Kaz kick off the show recapping NXT Deadline and comparing the current NXT men’s roster to the 2003 NBA draft (5:06). They also discuss the following:
The Men’s and Women’s Iron Survivor Match (14:00)
Gunther wins the Last Time Is Now tournament and will face John Cena (22:53)
Breaking news regarding the Rock (25:15)
Expected cameo...
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December 8, 2025 • 80 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who would be the absolute worst musical act to feature in a pro-wrestling-match soundtrack?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the big news that is the Netflix–Warner Brothers deal and how they think this will affect AEW and WWE, before getting into some wild speculation (5:00). Plus, they discuss the following:
TNA’s new television deal with AMC (24:19)
Things that actually ha...
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December 1, 2025 • 82 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If David, Kaz, Ben, and Brian were in a WarGames match, in what order would they go into the match (0:45)?
The guys kick off the show by discussing the current state of Survivor Series and whether or not WarGames is still necessary (2:51). Plus they discuss the following:
Could the Iron Survivor Challenge be a part of Survivor Series (21:45)?
The WrestleMania main events set up at Survivo...
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Samoa Joe Regains the AEW World Championship. Plus, Hype Levels for the Last Time Is Now Tournament.
November 24, 2025 • 73 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Make up Bret Hart’s next controversial claim.David and Kaz kick off the week by recapping AEW Full Gear, where Samoa Joe regained the AEW World Championship from Adam “Hangman” Page (7:25).Later, they preview WWE ‘Raw,’ where the Time Is Now Tournament continues with Solo Sikoa vs. Penta and Carmelo Hayes vs. Gunther (1:03:40). Plus, they discuss the hype levels for WarGames vs. John Cena’s retiremen...
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November 20, 2025 • 72 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If Kaz was in a wrestling match and refusing to tap out, when is it appropriate for David to throw in the towel?
David and Kaz preview AEW Full Gear and discuss which wrestlers in each match have the most potential upside (3:09). The talk all 13 matches, including:
Jon Moxley vs. Kyle O’Reilly (15:56)
Sisters of Sin vs. Babes of Wrath vs. Timeless Love Bombs vs. Marina Shafir and Megan Ba...
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If the babyface Survivor Series team were the Avengers, which Avenger would Jimmy Uso be (0:45)? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing whose T-shirt they'd get first, Dolph Ziggler's, Matt Cardona's … or Cam Skattebo's (3:40). Then they discuss the first round of the tournament that will determines who faces John Cena in his final match (6:00). They also discuss the following:
Je’Von Evan...
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November 13, 2025 • 88 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you were in a real fight, what weapon from the Blood & Guts match would you choose (0:45)?
David and Kaz kick off the show by recapping AEW Dynamite: Blood & Guts (4:22). They also go through their MVPs from Wednesday night (22:55). Then they discuss NXT and Oba Femi's return (31:00).
Later, they welcome WWE Superstar Je’Von Evans ahead of his match with Gunther on WWE 'Raw’ at Madison Square Ga...
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November 11, 2025 • 76 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Now that the Dallas Mavericks have fired Nico Harrison, who is the Nico Harrison of pro wrestling?
David and Kaz kick off the show discussing which wrestlers can be considered in the GOAT conversation along with John Cena (3:08). Then they recap the following from ‘WWE Raw’:
Men’s and Women’s War Games matches announced for Survivor Series (14:18)
Je’Von Evans's chances of beating Gunther...
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November 7, 2025 • 95 mins
David and Kaz discuss the current state of wrestling ratings, mainstream interest in wrestling, the challenges of ticket prices and accessibility, and the future of wrestling on streaming platforms. They also delve into AEW's new championship, Ridge Holland's controversial situation regarding his contract, the need for change in wrestling compensation, and much more.
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November 3, 2025 • 84 mins
Long-Term Title Reign Casualties. Plus, Does WWE Know Who John Cena’s Last Opponent Will Be?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the champion WWE Superstars who were once under AEW contracts (0:34). Then they discuss the following from the weekend:
Cody Rhodes defeats Drew McIntyre at Saturday Night’s Main Event (4:18)
Are LA Knight and Drew McIntyre casualties of booking long-term title reigns (10:54)?
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October 30, 2025 • 87 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What’s your favorite wrestling holiday trope (0:19)?
With Shoes still under the weather, Kaz is joined by Brian H. Waters, and they kick off the show discussing a very entertaining ending on AEW Dynamite where Samoa Joe became the no. 1 contender for the AEW World title and was attacked by Adam “Hangman” Page, who was impersonating Tony Schivaone (3:46). Then they preview WWE Saturday Night’s Main...
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David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the incredible main event of AEW Dynamite between Okada and Bandido (3:58). Then they discuss the following :
AJ Styles and Dragon Lee winning the World Tag Titles (13:32)
Dominik Mysterio set to be WWE’s next biggest male star (20:38)
Who will be a more interesting champion, Jey Uso or CM Punk (30:00)?
Kaz’s message to Je’Von Evans (53:16)
NXT Halloween Hav...
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October 20, 2025 • 88 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you were a rapper or rock star, which AEW faction would you name your backing band or crew after (1:06)?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the “I Quit” match between Darby Allin and Jon Moxley and discuss the finish and the backlash it received online as far as being suitable for kids (3:31). Then they welcome Brian H. Waters to the table for an Adam “Hangman” Page epiphany (23:26). T...
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October 16, 2025 • 123 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you were a rapper or rock star, which AEW faction would you name your backing band or crew after (0:40)?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Andrade’s sudden disappearance from AEW after making his debut a few weeks ago (5:12). Then they discuss Seth Rollins’s shoulder injury, which could have him sidelined through WrestleMania (20:46). Afterward, they welcome Blake Monroe, who discusse...
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October 13, 2025 • 85 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Would you rather get Dominik Mysterio’s neck tattoo or all of Aleister Black’s tattoos from the neck down (0:44)? David and Kaz fire up the mics immediately after 'Raw' and react to Bron Breakker kicking Seth Rollins out of the Vision (2:55). Then they discuss the following:
WWE is moving forward with young talent (12:55)
John Cena and AJ Styles's pro wrestling tribute (32:50)
Mike S...
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October 9, 2025 • 75 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: You have to spend the rest of the week in Pac's or Moxley’s ring gear; whose are you choosing (1:04)? David and Kaz kick off the show discussing Santos Escobar re-signing with WWE and Kofi Kingston’s and Xavier Woods’s contract extensions (8:34). Then Ben Cruz and Brian joins to predict WWE Crown Jewel (25:22).
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October 7, 2025 • 80 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: With the recent celebration of Teacher Appreciation Day, which WWE superstar participating in Crown Jewel looks the most like a teacher (0:45)? David and Kaz discuss a few highlights from the weekend and 'Raw,' including:
Santos Escobar doesn’t re-sign with WWE and enters free agency (5:37)
Could more wrestlers turn down WWE contracts (22:52)?
Maxxine Dupri shocks the world in win ov...
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