The Ringer Wrestling Show

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Is it appropriate for celebrity fans to be celebrating in the locker room?

David and Kaz kick off today’s show by discussing Kaz’s favorite moments since the New York Knicks won the NBA title this past weekend (05:36). Following that, David speaks about the Rhea Ripley fan text situation (07:52) before diving deep into what happened on ‘Monday Night Raw’ last night (10:13). David and Kaz continue by listing off wrestlers they wouldn’t call by just their first names (22:30), followed by Kaz recounting his experience moderating a Q&A at the Tribeca Film Festival last week (27:25). Kaz brings the conversation back to wrestling by bringing up Roxanne Perez’s match against Charlotte Flair last night (33:40), and David gives his thoughts on Chad Gable following his face turn (41:03). After that, the guys question whether or not Jalen Brunson or Jacob Fatu are lying about their height (49:11),  before wrapping the show up with some talk about UFC Freedom 250 (53:58), Drew McIntyre’s absence from the ring (1:01:55), and where Danhausen goes from here (1:05:35).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Knicks celebrity-row comedian would you have Danhausen do a sitcom with?

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the build to AEW’s Forbidden Door pay-per-view (03:05) before diving into the idea of what the World Cup of professional wrestling would look like and who would be included (04:31). During that conversation, the guys take a detour to talk about what living in Tampa would do for a wrestling reporter’s credibility (11:33), and later bring up the use of A1 steak sauce as an adult (13:56). After that, the guys get back on track with the World Cup of pro wrestling, choosing entrants for each country in our bracket (22:18). The show rounds out with David and Kaz picking winners for the first round (33:27), followed by the second and third rounds (42:16).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz
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David and Kaz start the show by wondering how often WWE should be chasing “five-star matches” after the Mask vs. Mask epic between the El Grande Americanos received 5.75 stars from Dave Meltzer.Then, they focus in on Chad Gable and try to figure out his ceiling, including whether a world championship run may be in his future.The guys close the show by laying out the options ahead for The Bloodline, including whether a third iteration of the faction may surface with the Zilla Fatu-to-WWE rumors swirling even more.

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Ben Cruz
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What manager from wrestling history would you choose to guide your heel turn?

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Kevin Knight joining the Don Callis Family on Wednesday's AEW 'Dynamite' (08:03). Next, the guys ask the age-old question: “Why can't wrestlers dress well?” (15:57) before talking about Mercedes Moné’s return to the ring (24:24). After that, David and Kaz discuss WWE putting the El Grande Americano vs. El Grande Americano match from Noche de los Grandes on Netflix after RAW this week (27:02). Following that, Kaz introduces David to the 82-0 Game, which spawns their own ideas about a wrestling version of the game (31:01). The show rounds out with some talk about the Queen of the Ring quarterfinals (42:22) and a quick vibe check on Tony D’Angelo and NXT (50:44).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which show from last weekend would you have liked to have been at the most?

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing AAA’s Noche de los Grandes from this past weekend, including the incredible blowoff match between both El Grande Americanos that resulted in Chad Gable being unmasked (11:12). After that, the guys dive into their Clash in Italy review (23:37), starting with their thoughts on Cody Rhodes defeating Gunther (25:10). Next, they give their takes on Rhea Ripley’s win over Jade Cargill (33:54), and preview the Queen of the Ring bracket (35:18).

David and Kaz continue by discussing Brock Lesnar beating Oba Femi (41:56), before talking about Sol Ruca’s big win over Becky Lynch to win the Women’s Intercontinental Championship (50:42). Lastly, the show ends with the guys giving their thoughts on Roman Reign’s win over Jacob Fatu in Tribal Combat (53:55).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz
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