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
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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October 2, 2025 • 99 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Would you rather be in a car accident or Darby Allin in a match (:45)?
David and Kaz close your week with a few recent headlines, including:
Andrade’s return to AEW (3:41)
Adam Hangman Page and Samoa Joe’s build-up for the world title (31:25)
NXT Showdown preview (51:09)
Why Oba Femi should not face John Cena (58:14)
Is Je’Von Evans too young for Raw or Smackdown (1:09:0...
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September 29, 2025 • 116 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who had a better weekend—Ricky Saints, Je’Von Evans, or Oba Femi (0:18)?
David and Kaz kick off the week with a round of applause for a friend of the program and Thursday’s guest, Ricky Saints, who won the NXT World Title at ‘No Mercy’ (8:27). Then, they discuss the following:
Sami Zayn and Je’Von Evans steal the show on 'Smackdown' (15:37)
Who will be world champion first—Oba Femi or Sam...
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: The Pro Wrestling Illustrated 500 came out this week, but who is no. 1 in the Kaz 500 (0:19)?David and Kaz kick off the show with their reactions to the PWI 500's top 10 (4:55). Then they discuss the John Cena vs. AJ Styles match (44:17).Later, they welcome the no. 1 contender for the NXT Championship, Ricky Saints, ahead of his title match with Oba Femi at No Mercy (1:15:20).He discusses the followi...
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September 22, 2025 • 101 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Of everybody, which loss hit you the hardest (0:25)?
David and Kaz kick off the show discussing the reactions to ESPN writer Andreas Hale’s WrestlePalooza review (4:20). Then they get into the following from the weekend:
Thoughts on Brock Lesnar dominating John Cena (0:00)
Hangman Adam Page retains AEW World Title (18:42)
PAC returns during the coffin match (25:27)
Eddie Kings...
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September 18, 2025 • 98 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What’s the weirdest response you've ever gotten from someone when they find out you cover pro wrestling (0:40)?
David and Kaz kick off the show with a real conversation about the state of pro wrestling at the moment and its predictability, despite all the publicity and mainstream coverage (5:49).
Then they pick up their predictions game with picks for AEW All Out (42:59) and WWE Wrestlepalooza (1...
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September 15, 2025 • 108 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Would you rather be like MJF and get thrown into tables and thumbtacks, or like Shawn Michaels and get both knees replaced (1:04)?
David and Kaz discuss the news about Andrade being released from his WWE contract over the weekend (6:15). Then they discuss Dominik Mysterio's AAA Mega Championship win and ask whether he will become a bigger star than his dad, Rey Mysterio Jr. (30:33).
Later, they loo...
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David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the criteria for the GOOTs (greatest wrestlers of our time) and an official Masked Man list of wrestlers, and they determine whether they will qualify for the tournament (3:03). Then they discuss the following headlines:
WrestleMania will be in Saudi Arabia in 2027 (6:06)
Carmelo and Trick Williams reunite on NXT (27:30)
The AJ Styles promo on WWE ‘Raw’ (31:50)
Se...
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September 8, 2025 • 89 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: On any given day in Chicago, who gets the biggest pop—Michael Jordan, Mike Singletary, CM Punk, or AJ Lee (0:30)?David and Kaz kick off the show with a huge announcement for next week’s episode of 'The Masked Man Show' (4:11). Then, we get another hot take from Kaz, and he says there is ONE thing AEW could do to get back in the fight with WWE (8:34). Later, they discuss the following:
John Cena’...
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September 4, 2025 • 99 mins
After Kaz’s hot take from Tuesday, he and David fire up the mics to continue the conversation about whether John Cena is the greatest of all time (3:38). Then Brian joins in for a rapid-fire debate on the greatest WWE superstars ever (26:45). After that, they recap the highlights from NXT and AEW Dynamite (45:13).
Last, they are joined by Phil Schneider, who talks about his latest piece on The Ringer, where he lists the 10 greates...
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September 2, 2025 • 73 mins
David and Kaz fire up the mics and discuss WWE Clash in Paris, where Becky Lynch shocked the world and helped her husband, Seth Rollins, defeat CM Punk (5:46). They discuss the following:
The possibility of CM Punk’s wife, A.J. Lee, returning (0:00)
Who else would join the vision (12:50)
Sami Zayn becomes the WWE United States Champion (26:30)
The Mixed Match Challenge (34:32)
Who is the front-runner fo...
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August 28, 2025 • 73 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who between Oba Femi and Claudio Castagnoli would throw their opponent the farthest? David and Kaz kick off the show by recapping AEW Dynamite, which was live at the 2300 Arena (3:40). Then Brian and Ben make predictions for WWE Clash in Paris (41:45).
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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August 25, 2025 • 87 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How much money would it take for you to eat your favorite cereal with the fork used on Darby Allin (0:17)? David and Kaz fire up the mics after a big weekend in pro wrestling and start the show by discussing some of the most brutal moments from the weekend (5:14).
Then they recap the following:
The lights out cage match (13:25)
Adam "Hangman" Page’s win over MJF (20:11)
Brodido beco...
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August 21, 2025 • 113 mins
David and Kaz fire the mics and have a lot to discuss after a heavy news week in pro wrestling. They discuss the following:
Naomi announcing her pregnancy and vacating the Women’s world title (0:23)
Adam “Hangman” Page vs. MJF stipulations changing (3:49)
WWE announcing WrestlePalooza and moving PLEs to ESPN in September (17:16)
AEW Forbidden Door preview (33:40)
Whether WWE is trying to get rid of its ...
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August 18, 2025 • 86 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: With reports that Chris Jericho’s contract is up in December, how would you book him in WWE in 2026 (0:36)?David and Kaz discuss the rumors that WWE is putting together a show against AEW All Out (10:16). They also discuss the following:
Naomi to address the crowd on WWE 'Raw' (35:54)
Konosuke Takeshita wins the G1 Climax (41:06)
Omos goes viral, and El Hijo del Vikingo gets booed at Triple...
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August 15, 2025 • 67 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who from the SmackDown tag team division would you book for the main event of WrestleMania (0:36)?David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the latest on Karrion Kross after his interview about his WWE contract status (9:00). Then they discuss the following:
Dominik Mysterio, Dragon Lee, and El Grande Americano vs. El Hijo del Vikingo at Triplemanía (14:57)
Dominik Mysterio’s trajectory fo...
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August 11, 2025 • 78 mins
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What pro wrestling T-shirt would your family surprise you with (0:15)?David, Kaz, and Brian discuss Karrion Kross’s documentary, in which he revealed that his time with WWE is up. They discuss whether or not it’s part of a big story line or whether it’s real. They also discuss the possibility of this leading to fan outrage and his return to WWE (4:55).Later, they recap AEW Collision (59:00) and play ...
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