COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who should be in the first United States Women’s Championship (0:40)? Then David and Kaz debate whether or not the Bloodline has surpassed the Four Horsemen (7:34). Then they discuss the following: The OG Bloodline vs. the Bloodline 2.0 (31:57) Kevin Owens puts Randy Orton down with the piledriver (36:40) Who will turn heel next (39:40)? A Cody Rhodes heel run (47:20). Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account...

David and Kaz kick of the show by discussing reports about Michael PS Hayes and Bruce Prichard taking a leave of absence from WWE (4:11). Then they discuss the release of Baron Corbin, Indi Hartwell, and Tegan Nox (10:11) and Corbin’s BBQ ventures (20:40). Later they talk about AEW Dynamite, including Powerhouse Hobbs's return to join Ricochet in the main event (23:12). They also cover NXT 2300, which featured Zaria pinning Roxanne Perez as well as the Dudley Boyz standing side by side with...

It’s Election Day, so it’s only right that Ben, Khal, Brian, and David kick off the show by discussing which pro wrestler, past or present, would have been the best presidential candidate (1:04). They, they discuss the following from 'Raw': Damian Priest became the no. 1 contender for the World Heavyweight Championship (15:21) The lack of urgency with Gunther’s title reign (19:37) What Goldberg’s final match could be (26:01) A possible Liv Morgan–Raquel Rodriguez tag team run (32:40) The...

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Goldberg's announced that he will wrestle his last match. Who would you pencil in as his opponent (0:37)? David and Kaz recap WWE Crown Jewel with the following: Solo Sikoa pinned Roman Reigns (4:37) Was LA Knight, Carmelo Hayes, and Andrade the match of the night (18:04)? Cody Rhodes wins the WWE Crown Jewel title and has a ring to go with it (21:18) 'Raw' spoiler alerts in this episode. Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok...

Happy Halloween, humanoids! David kicks off the show with a few cold open questions for Kaz regarding which wrestlers he would choose to be for Halloween (0:30). Then they discuss AEW Fright Night: Bobby Lashley shows up and confronts Swerve Strickland (7:50) Private Party win the tag titles (29:19) Jon Moxley nearly destroys Wheeler Yuta to get Orange Cassidy’s attention (34:00) Mercedes Mone’ sends Kamille to the back (41:04) David Shoemaker’s fashion critiques (43:39) Then they close...

Happy Halloween week! Ben, Khal, Brian, and David each get in the spirit of the season and throw on a wrestling-themed costume (2:00). Then they get into the following from Monday Night Raw: Jey and Jimmy Uso reuniting (6:18) Sami Zayn inserting himself into the Bloodline story … again (10:40) Who might be the next contender for Gunther’s world heavyweight title (20:54) Seth Rollins and Bronson Reed continue to destroy each other (24:01) Then, in the Nostalgia Freakz Moment of the Week,...

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: WrestleDream starts at 8 p.m. ET. What time will it be over? David and Kaz kick off the show by recapping SmackDown, where the Motor City Machine Guns won the WWE Tag Team Championship (6:34). Then they get into Sunday night’s Halloween Havoc: Trick Williams retains the NXT World Championship (13:00) Stephanie Vaquer and Giulia are impressive in their win (20:11) Bully Ray shows up to help Trick Williams (27:13) Trick Williams’s diss tracks (30:37) Then...

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What’s the best antidote for hitting the wrestling wall? David and Kaz discuss the state of pro wrestling lately with the following: WWE and AEW going against the hottest time in sports (4:34) Fantasy booking AEW power authority (21:22) Shelton Benjamin being booked like a star (25:08) Rhea Ripley and her “exes” (40:07) Then they welcome Cora Jade ahead of Halloween Havoc and discuss the following: Working with CM Punk, Shawn Michaels, and others she...

Ben, Khal, and Brian are together in studio! They welcome David Shoemaker and react to the surprising departure of Samantha Irvin (3:05). Then, they discuss highlights from 'Raw,' including: Bronson Reed and Seth Rollins are fighting all over the WWE Universe (15:00) Bron Breakker defeats Jey Uso for the Intercontinental Championship (17:16) Then, in the Nostalgia Freakz Moment of the Week, they go back to revisit the time Jake “The Snake” Roberts attacked Macho Man with a literal snake...

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you could have any president on a podcast with any wrestler, who would you pick? (00:41) David and Kaz kick off the show with their reactions to the debut of Motor City Machine Guns in WWE (07:26). After that, they dive into the recent Rolling Stone article detailing the “living hell” working as a WWE writer and tap into Kaz’s personal experience (16:37). Finally, they talk about about the lack of creative for Baron Corbin (67:29) and end with their Raw...

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you could bring back an old tag team from WWE’s past, who would it be (0:46)? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing David’s new artwork with a sprinkle of pro wrestling history (4:32). They have an honest conversation about pro wrestling the past three days, discussing the following: The direction of AEW (9:06) Shelton Benjamin vs. Lio Rush and the wait for Bobby Lashley (25:42) The worst refereeing ever (41:21)? AJ Styles’s injury (46:00) ...

Ben, Khal, Brian, and David kick off the show by discussing the return of the War Raiders on Monday Night Raw (3:12). Then, in the "Nostalgia Freakz Moment of the Week," they go back to revisit the first Buried Alive match between the Undertaker and Mankind (11:34). After the break, they go to the Ringer Wrestling Worldwide Hotline for "They Said What?!" and react to hot takes from you, the people, regarding a weird thing going on with Liv and Dom that could lead to a Dom babyface run and...

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: All of AEW’s Champions are heels. If you had to root for one of them, who would it be? David and Kaz recap AEW WrestleDream and the brutal ending (and potential retirement?) of Bryan Danielson (07:19). Then they discuss the following and more: Does this put Bryan Danielson on wrestling Mount Rushmore? (14:20) Jon Moxley: New AEW World Champion (21:42) Are we more convinced Shane McMahon is joining AEW (28:02)? Returns of MJF and Adam Cole...

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: WrestleDream starts at 8:00 p.m. ET, what time will it be over? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing AEW and NXT going head-to-head on Tuesday night and who won the ratings battle (5:06). Then they discuss the following: Randy Orton vs. Je’Von Evans (16:32) Tony D’Angelo wins the North American Title (18:45) Sami Zayn and Gunther’s World Title match on Raw (27:45) Raw moving to two hours (33:50) Then they preview WrestleDream (26:24): Bryan...

Ben, Khal, Brian, and David kick off the show by discussing what they did with the extra hour now that 'Raw' has moved to two hours and their thoughts on what the Netflix era could look like in terms of programming (6:26). Then, they discuss how Bron Breakker attacked Jey Uso a week after Breakker showed him respect (14:55). Then, in the Nostalgia Freakz Moment of the Week, they go back and revisit Bayley and Sasha Banks’s epic Iron Man match at NXT TakeOver: Respect (17:24). After the...

David and Kaz recap WWE Bad Blood, which may have featured the match of the year! They kick off the show by discussing an epic match between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre (3:58)! They also discuss Raquel Rodriguez’s return during Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley’s match (25:54). Later, they do a deep dive on the main event with Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns squaring off against Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu (32:10). Plus they discuss the returns of Jimmy Uso and the Rock (39:55). They close the show with a...

David and Kaz dive into a loaded night of ‘Dynamite,’ including Will Ospreay and Ricochet’s clash, a potential Hurt Business reunion, and more! Later, the guys preview WWE’s ‘Bad Blood’ (1:18:00). Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Jonathan Kermah Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Khal, Brian, and David recap friend of the program Roxanne Perez retaining her NXT Women’s title against Giulia on NXT’s CW Network debut (3:22). Then, in the Nostalgia Freakz moment of the week, they go back and revisit SmackDown’s debut on Fox with an impromptu watchalong of the dreaded main event (14:22). After the break, they go to the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline for They Said What?! and react to a hot take from you, the people, regarding a possible Bron Breakker–Bronson Reed feud...

Seth Rollins Returns After Bronson Reed and Braun Strowman Break the Ring! Plus, AEW Fifth Anniversary Show Preview. | The Masked Man Show COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who do you think super-producer Brian H. Waters would have a better chance against: Bronson Reed or Braun Strowman (0:43)? David and Kaz have a special Tuesday episode of 'The Masked Man Show' for you. They recap 'Raw,' discussing the following: The Last Monster Standing Match (4:02) Whether or not the ring collapse spot...

Humanoids, we have a special episode of 'The Ringer Wrestling Show.' First, David and Kaz speak with the Heartbreak Kid and senior vice president of talent development creative: Shawn Michaels. They discuss the following: The reason he began coaching the next generation (2:00) Cinematic television in pro wrestling (13:00) CM Punk possibly leading 'NXT' in the future (23:00) What does the Shawn Michaels Instagram Explore page look like (24:45)? Then, Ben, Khal, and Brian speak with NXT...

Humanoids, Kaz and Brian ask David Shoemaker questions about the Netflix docuseries ‘Mr. McMahon’ (2:44. He answers about the following subjects: Who gave the best interviews (15:00) Reactions to Bruce Prichard calling his name out (21:06) Sitting down with Vince McMahon (24:51) Then they discuss SummerSlam, which will go to two nights in 2025 (40:02); Shane McMahon's photo with the Young Bucks (43:35); and Darby Allin losing his title opportunity 48:58). Later, they are joined by NXT...

‌ Ben, Khal, and Brian throw on the YEET shirts and fire up the mics to celebrate Jey Uso’s title win. David Shoemaker also joins to help figure out the best cage-related matches in pro wrestling (2:42) and Jey Uso’s big win over Bron Breakker (7:53). ‌ Then, in the Nostalgia Freakz moment of the day, they relive the record-setting This Is Your Life segment from the Rock ’n’ Sock Connection in 1999 (18:22). ‌ After the break, they go to the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline for They Said What?! and...

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the aesthetics of Jacob Fatu and Kevin Owens in the brawl at the end of SmackDown (0:31). Then they discuss the following: Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns’s conversation in an empty stadium (8:04) Kevin Owens's dislike for Cody’s conversation with Roman (25:27) Montez Ford’s hopeful singles run (34:02) Darby Allin’s chances of becoming the AEW World Champion (47:04) Miro’s current status with AEW (52:46) Be sure to check out our videos on the...

David and Kaz open the show with a new segment titled the Social Media Hot Tag, in which they welcome someone from the wrestling community to share one of their hot takes and fantasy bookings. They welcome Sydney (sr.3165 on TikTok), who comes on to discuss her fantasy booking of the Bloodline story (3:57). Plus they discuss the following: Bronson Reed and Braun Strowman’s feud (13:30) Tiffany Stratton’s run with the briefcase (20:50) Moxley forcing Private Party to reach their full...