The Ringer Wrestling Show

Ben, Khal, Brian, and David kick off the show by discussing Roman Reigns’s 'WWE 2K25' cover reveal and each share their favorite pro wrestling video games (1:00). Then they get into some of the highlights from 'Raw,' including:

Then, in Nostalgia Freakz, they revisit the 2013 Royal Rumble, when the Rock ended CM Punk’s 434-day WWE title reign (43:15). 

Later, in ‘They Said What?!’ they react to a question on whether or not Jey Uso’s “YEET Movement” compares to Daniel Bryan’s “YES Movement”(56:07).

Then, to close the show: It’s draft time! They each draft a man, a woman, and a wild-card pick for this Saturday’s Royal Rumble winner, using snake draft rules (66:34).

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Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters

Guest: David Shoemaker

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who's better, Jacob Fatu or Peak Jeff Hardy

 (0:37)?

David and Kaz kick off the week by discussing Toni Storm revealing that she has been "Timeless" all along (4:11). Then they recap Saturday Night’s Main Event:

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you were Ricky Starks and had a year of not being used, what would you do with your time (0:36)?

David and Kaz fire up the mics after a red-hot episode of 'AEW Dynamite'! In what David calls his favorite episode, they discuss the following;

Then they preview this weekend’s Saturday Night’s Main Event (51:00):

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and  Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Ben, Khal, and Brian celebrate two years of 'WORLDWIDE'! They kick off the episode with some of their favorite memories since starting the show (1:11). Then, for the anniversary edition, they go back to an oldie but a goodie, Highspot Headlines, where they react to some of the hottest topics of the week:

Then, for Nostalgia Freakz, they revisit the 1994 Royal Rumble, when Bret Hart and Lex Luger were named cowinners, and discuss whether or not this ending could happen today (39:55).

Last, in They Said What?!, they react to a hot take from you, the people, on what’s next for Jacob Fatu and the theme music that got us going as young wrestling fans (58:50).

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Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Hey Humanoids, we have the full squad here for you today. First, David, Khal, and Brian discuss a news-filled weekend, including TNA crowning a new champion while saying goodbye to Jordynne Grace (2:19). Then they discuss what Charlotte Flair’s return could look like (19:15), Penta’s match with Pete Dunne, and how Rey Fenix could be used in AEW (28:19), Jacob Fatu standing out on Smackdown in Solo’s silence (53:12), Kevin Owens lobbying Sami Zayn for help (58:40), and more.

Then, Kaz and Ben speak with Sheamus ahead of his match with Bron Breakker at Saturday Night’s Main Event (1:08:51). They discuss coming up in the wrestling business with Drew McIntyre (1:12:40), defeating John Cena for his first WWE Championship (1:28: 26), making the right picks on 'College GameDay' (1:38:12), and how he is looking to become the first WWE Ultimate Grand Slam Champion (1:44:23)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport & Brian H. Waters

Guest: Sheamus

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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WWE and TNA Wrestling Agree to Multiyear Partnership! Plus, is AEW’s Roster Too Loaded?

David and Kaz kick off the show by sending condolences to WWE Hall of Famer Bob Uecker, who passed away at the age of 90 (5:10). Then, they discuss the news around Corey Graves’s tweets about being removed from the main roster of the broadcast team (8:43). Later, they recap AEW Dynamite, where MVP made his in-ring return (23:26).

In breaking news, they react to WWE and TNA Wrestling striking a multiyear partnership deal that will have TNA wrestlers appear regularly on NXT programming (62:22).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Ben, Khal, and Brian fire up the mics with David Shoemaker after another hot ‘WWE Monday Night Raw’ on Netflix (1:00). Ben, who was back in the building, shares how WWE followed up its Netflix debut with another banger. They discuss the following:

Then, for Nostalgia Freakz, they revisit the infamous barber shop segment that broke up The Rockers, Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty (45:32)), before briefly discussing Corey Graves’s tweet regarding his broadcast career (60:51).

Last, in ‘They Said What?!’ they react to a hot take from you, the people, on a hypothetical gimmick match to select a new spokesperson for Real American Beer (71:22).

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Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters

Guest: David Shoemaker

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Would you go to a WWE show dressed up as Penta if you were getting free front-row seats (0:29)?

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing whether The Rock is working fans and if he will appear at WrestleMania (8:50). Then, they discuss the following:

Later, they welcome the brand-new NXT champion, Oba Femi, and he discusses the following:

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which WWE superstar’s face would you put on Netflix to represent WWE?

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the entire entertainment world witnessing Hulk Hogan getting booed (4:45). Then they discuss the following:

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Ben, Khal, and Brian fire up the mics with David Shoemaker for a deep dive on a history-making new era of 'WWE Monday Night Raw' on Netflix (1:00). Ben shares his experience with the on-site energy at Intuit Dome before they get into the full card:

For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on ‘They Said What?!’, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160 or drop your 'Am I the Heel?' situations at [email protected].

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Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters

Guest: David Shoemaker

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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