The Ringer Wrestling Show

AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door was an incredible show and Dave and Kaz share their thoughts. Will Ospreay vs. Kenny Omega and whether or not it’s the match of the year already (5:52) CM Punk being booed (30:20) Jungle Boy turning heel (51:16) Bryan Danielson vs. Kazuchika Okada (65:57) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let me talk to ya! Rosenberg and SGG kick off the Friday Something of Cheap Heat with some mailbag questions (7:40). Then they are joined by LA Knight and he discusses the following: Overcoming adversity in route to his dreams (31:13) Getting cut from WWE (33:00) Calling out Rosenberg for saying he is “Reportedly Over” (40:02) Origins of the “Yeah” catchphrase (44:43) Host: Peter Rosenberg and Stat Guy Greg Guest: LA Knight Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz are back again to lend you their insights on the world of professional wrestling. Today’s topics include: AEW ‘Forbidden Door’ preview (07:00) Booking a Goldberg return (31:00) Bron Breakker vs. Seth Rollins (54:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the return of NXT's 'Raw Underground,' Ben kicks off the show by asking Khal and Brian who in the Ringer Wrestling crew would win a 'Raw Underground' tournament. Then they discuss the following headlines: Bully Ray's claim that the Usos are the greatest WWE tag team of all time (05:02) CM Punk’s "off the cuff" AEW 'Collision' promo (15:27) Kofi Kingston's argument that a Xavier Woods singles title win is only a matter of time (25:20) Later, in They Said What?!, they react to Peter Rosenberg’s take on CM Punk and the Elite story (32:59) Then they join WWE in celebrating 25 years of Edge with some of their favorite memories and moments (45:58). The crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (59:32) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (69:29). For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160. Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the big day just two weeks from Saturday, a nervous Rosenberg is joined by SGG to dig into the latest in the world of professional wrestling (0:00). On today’s episode, the guys discuss: Rosenberg’s wedding walkout dilemma (9:38) The guys' thoughts on AEW’s 'Collision' and what AEW could have done better (13:45) Why they didn’t like CM Punk’s promo at ‘Collision’ (15:30) Whether the last three years in WWE should be dubbed “The Bloodline Era” or “The Roman Era” (26:06) How they expect Logan Paul to fare at ‘Money in the Bank’ (36:20) Plus, the guys talk about how to make Raquel more compelling, and Rosenberg gets more hate on Twitter. Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Greg Hyde Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David kicks off the show by asking Kaz and Phil who would be the Bradley Beal of pro wrestling. Then they discuss the following: CM Punk’s return to AEW on the premiere of 'Collision' (5:53) A potential AEW brand split (20:40) Austin Theory’s stock (55:20) The Bloodline civil war (76:08) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Phil Schneider Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of the ‘Cheap Heat’ Friday Something, WWE’s Bron Breakker joins Rosenberg to preview his upcoming match with Seth Rollins and also to talk about his start in pro wrestling. Then, he talks about his relationship with his father and his former life as an NFL player. Plus, Misshattan joins Rosenberg for the mailbag (22:55). Did you miss her? Host: Peter Rosenberg Guest: Bron Breakker Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Kaz is joined by Angelo Dawkins, one-half of the Street Profits, to dive into everything from his favorite sports teams to the biggest happenings in WWE. The guys discuss the following: Their thoughts on the NBA playoffs (03:48) What makes Nikola Jokic special (10:58) How Dawkins feels about his Cincinnati Bengals (17:24) Potential new WWE tag team titles (21:15) Dawkins’s thoughts on a solo run and why disrespect fuels him (22:37) His 'WrestleMania' moment against Braun Strowman (28:09) Predictions for 'Money in the Bank' (38:33) Host: Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Angelo Dawkins Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Khal, and Brian open the show by discussing their excitement for Dominik Mysterio-Cody Rhodes at Money in the Bank. Then they get into some of the biggest headlines, including: WWE wanting Drew McIntyre back at Money in the Bank (2:56). Seth Rollins saying full-timers should have priority at WrestleMania (8:30). LA Knight being the betting favorite to win Money in the Bank (14:56) Later, in They Said What?!, they go to the ‘Wednesday Worldwide’ Hotline for an interesting Forbidden Door hot take (20:50). Then, they are joined by Emilio Sparks of 'Wrassle Rap,' who discusses how WWE is presenting its latest crop of NXT call-ups, including Grayson Waller, Zoey Stark, and Pretty Deadly. (30:30) The crew closes the show with highlights from NXT 50:45) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (62:48). Check out the tribute pieces to the Iron Sheik from David Shoemaker and Oliver Lee Bateman on The Ringer dot com. For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160. Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Guests: Emilio Sparks Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rosenberg and Dip are together in New York City with the physically large SGG clocking in from his palatial studio in Philadelphia. On today’s episode, the guys get into: Ariel Helwani’s interview with Eric Bischoff and whether the guys agree with the criticisms Bischoff hurled toward AEW and Tony Khan (12:23) Solutions for how AEW can take its product to the next level SGG barks back! (31:37) WWE preparing Jey Uso to be the heir apparent to Roman Reigns (35:30) Plus, Dip expresses some issues with ‘Money in the Bank,’ and the guys tackle the mailbag (56:28). Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, and Dip Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Charlotte Flair’s return on 'SmackDown' (5:50), 'Young Rock' being canceled (9:00) and the Rock’s response to the social media trolling (12:00).Then they discuss Roman Reigns’s win over Cody Rhodes, touching on the following: What WWE would look like with Cody as champion (19:26) What the Bloodline would look like if Roman lost (30:04) What if Cody was never the guy? (34:10) Roman as a babyface (37:50) Paul Heyman’s stance (43:12) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the ‘Cheap Heat’ Friday Something, Rosenberg flies solo for some mailbag questions about the guys’ AEW conversation from Tuesday’s episode and more LA Knight stuff. Plus Rosenberg conducts a psychological experiment on Bear, and how long is too long for the toast at a wedding reception? After that, MVP joins Rosenberg to look back on the life and legacy of the late great Iron Sheik, who passed away this week at the age of 81 (28:17). Host: Peter Rosenberg Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, David and Kaz are joined by comedian Dan Soder to dive into another week in the world of professional wrestling. Today’s topics include: A look back at the career of the Iron Sheik (02:00) Reactions to last night’s ‘Dynamite,’ including MJF and Adam Cole’s face-off (20:00) Takes on ‘Monday Night Raw,’ including Seth Rollins’s main-event title defense (1:01:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Dan Soder Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by paying their respects to WWE Hall of Famer the Iron Sheik, who recently passed away. Then they jump into the biggest headlines of the week, including: Liv Morgan confirming the severity of her injury (9:11) WWE slowly building Grayson Waller (16:27) Jake the Snake ripping Bret “the Hitman” Hart (21:27) Later, in They Said What?!, they react to Peter Rosenberg’s take on LA Knight before tapping into the ‘Wednesday Worldwide' Hotline for an interesting Bloodline hot take (30:42). Then they are joined by 'Dark Side of the Ring' cocreators Evan Husney and Jason Eisener, who discuss the latest episode “Shattered: The Magnum T.A. Story.(44:48)” The crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (68:25) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (73:48). For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202)-417-8160 Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Guests: Evan Husney and Jason Eisener Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The best trio in pro wrestling podcasting is back together again for another can’t-miss episode of ‘Cheap Heat.’ Before inevitably getting into another heated conversation about bagels, the guys discuss: Dip’s past life as a DJ and why it didn’t work out (3:27) The perception of Cody Rhodes these days (10:50) Thoughts on the ‘Money in the Bank’ qualifying matches last Friday night (16:20) What will happen with Jey Uso? (21:31) Plus, some AEW talk and a little mailbag (36:19). Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, Dip Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David kicks off The Ringer Wrestling Show's week of content with Khal and Brian from Wednesday Worldwide and they discuss the following: Lacey Evans and Sgt. Slaughter’s daughter's Twitter beef (:30) Which title does Cody Rhodes get first? (8:50) Predictable Money in the Bank qualifiers? (16:43) The Bloodline storyline takes another turn (23:57) Roman Reigns presented with a new championship (30:00) Bryan Danielson calls out Kazuchika Okada for AEW Forbidden Door (39:54) WWE signs deal with Twitch (55:22) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the 'Cheap Heat' Friday Something, new WWE women’s tag team champion Shayna Baszler joins Rosenberg for a conversation about her former life as an MMA fighter, why she left MMA for the world of pro wrestling, the differences between MMA and pro wrestling, winning the tag team championship alongside Ronda Rousey, and more. Plus, Rosenberg dives into the mailbag (31:04). Host: Peter Rosenberg Guest: Shayna Baszler Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz are joined by comedian and host of ‘WrestleRoasts’ Dan St. Germain to discuss another loaded week in the world of professional wrestling. Topics include: CM Punk’s return being made official by Tony Khan (02:00) Don Callis’s promo on last night’s ‘Dynamite’ (17:45) Highlights from ‘Raw’ (31:00) Bray Wyatt rumors (44:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Dan St. Germain Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Khal, and Brian raise their red Solo cups to the sky to celebrate Montez Ford’s birthday! Then they get into the following headlines: Ronda Rousey criticizing WWE’s women’s tag team division (3:35) Justin Credible disliking AEW’s use of Bryan Danielson (10:22) AEW talent being anxious about a potential brand split (16:16) Tony Khan’s relationship with Bill Goldberg (27:22) Later, in They Said What?!, they react to Kaz’s take on the Saudi Arabia crowd before heading to the 'Wednesday Worldwide' Hotline for quite the take on Cody Rhodes (30:44). The crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (43:32) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (48:43). For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202)-417-8160 Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After some very brief Bagel Talk, Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip get into the following on today’s episode of the world’s no. 1 sports and recreation podcast: Headlines from the most recent Saudi Arabia show (9:40) Whether the end is near for the Bloodline (23:30) Matchmaking for the upcoming 'Money in the Bank’ premium live event Why Rosenberg believes Ronda Rousey is back on the ascent (29:28) Plus, Raquel’s potential, Jade Cargill loses her AEW title (38:00), and what will happen with AJ Styles? Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, and Dip Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kaz kicks off the show with a quick recap of his Vegas experience on the AEW ‘Double or Nothing’ preshow. Then he and David get into the following: Should the world title matches have headlined each show (8:52)? The Four Pillars match (18:16) The Anarchy in the Arena match (24:20) Jimmy Uso’s superkick to Roman Reigns (38:06) Cody Rhodes passing out in a match against Brock Lesnar (46:14) What’s next for Bianca Belair (49:40) Trish Stratus and Becky Lynch (53:42) NXT 'Battleground' recap (58:34) Previewing 'Raw' (78:28) Be sure to check out our videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rosenberg and Stat Guy Greg speak with Carmelo Hayes ahead of his NXT title defense this weekend at NXT 'Battleground.' They get into the following: Recapping the weekend he won the NXT title in Los Angeles (7:39) Reminding Shawn Michaels how cool he is (12:10) Partnering with Trick Williams (15:45) Training with Cody Rhodes (24:37) A potential opportunity to wrestle John Cena (31:28) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. Host: Peter Rosenberg and Stat Guy Greg Guest: Carmelo Hayes Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With three big wrestling events coming up this weekend, Dave and Kaz attempt to predict each match in one minute. NXT Battleground (7:18) AEW 'Double or Nothing' (43:02) WWE 'Night of Champions' (37:25) Plus, they discuss 'Raw' possibly moving dates and 'SmackDown' adding an extra hour (48:45). For tickets to the Dan St. Germain Special, click here: https://app.showslinger.com/p/danspecial. Be sure to check out our videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Khal, and Brian are hyped for more than 21 hours of wrestling this week! Then they get into the following headlines: AJ Styles responding to criticism of the World Title being “secondary” (4:10) Reports of Bianca and the Street Profits turning heel (10:37) Nick Kahn saying 'Raw' could be moving off Mondays and adding another hour to 'Smackdown' (20:36) Later, in They Said What?!, they react to a scorching-hot Sting take (00:00). Then, they are joined by Cornell Gunter, who first confronts Ben about their 'WWE 2K23' matchup and then discusses the incredible evolution of Solo Sikoa (40:40). The WW crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (61:50) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (66:45). For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202)-417-8160 Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Guest: Cornell Gunter Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a great week to be a wrestling fan! Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip discuss their excitement for the week of what will feature three premium live events. They discuss the following: Seth Rollins interviews with Corey Graves (27:49) Roman Reigns's “bump” into Solo Sikoa (34:10) Brock Lesnar injuring Cody Rhodes’s arm (41:57) Trish Stratus and Becky Lynch’s contract signing (54:37) AEW 'Double or Nothing' preview (58:36) Host: Peter Rosenberg, Stat Guy Greg and Bryan Diperstein Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, David, Kaz, and Brian kick off the show by discussing Willow Nightingale becoming the inaugural NJPW Strong Women’s Champion (4:44): Then they discuss the matches they are most looking forward to at the following: WWE 'Night of Champions' (21:10) AEW 'Double or Nothing' (43:02) NXT Battleground (57:18) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before heading off to watch old wrestling matches with his high school buddies for his bachelor party festivities, Rosenberg grabs Dip to talk about the things that Dip has observed in pro wrestling recently. Plus, Natalie gives more Hebrew food pronunciation lessons (4:27), the guys grill Troy the Goy about his escapades in a stranger’s home, and the guys open the mailbag (34:18). Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Dip Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz are back for another week of analysis in the world of wrestling. Today’s topics include: Paying respects to Superstar Billy Graham (03:40) CM Punk’s rumored return (12:00) Seth Rollins joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe (52:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Brian H. Waters and Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did you know 'The Ringer Wrestling Show' has an arena on 'WWE 2K23'? Ben and Khal discuss Brian’s Twitch livestream of matches inside the arena. Then, the guys dive into the following: ‌ WWE being hesitant to make Seth Rollins WWE World Champion due to acting gigs (5:57) An initial list of men’s Money in the Bank participants (13:40) WWE teasing JD McDonagh joining the Judgment Day (25:29) Later, in “They Said What?!," they react to David Shoemaker saying Seth Rollins needs more of a story before becoming the World Heavyweight Champion and one of our listeners’ “hot takes” (31:27). Then for the first time, they react to breaking news in which AEW announces its brand-new Saturday show (47:33)! The crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (59:28) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (62:06).For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202)-417-8160 The Ringer Wrestling Show is now on TikTok! Follow us there: @RingerWrestling Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rosenberg and SGG fly solo as the physically-perturbed Dip is unable to make it today. But in his absence, Rosenberg and SGG discuss: Roman Reigns shocking The Usos by announcing that he’s partnering with Solo Sikoa to challenge Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn for the tag team championship at Night of Champions (16:55) Asuka ruining Bianca Belair’s big moment last Friday (24:00) How much we actually care about Brock Lesnar and Cody Rhodes (34:15) Why the elder statesmen are secretly carrying professional wrestling right now Plus, mailbag (48:00) and Rosenberg doesn't want Troy the Goy at his wedding. Troy also informs the guys of his wild Monday afternoon spent with a young woman. To join the 'Cheap Heat' Discord, please follow this link. Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Greg Hyde Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz kick off the show by celebrating mothers and ranking the best mom characters in pro wrestling (5:09). Then they discuss: Randy Orton’s career possibly being over (8:39) AJ Styles vs. Seth Rollins in the final for the World Heavyweight Championship (24:17) Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa will challenge Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn for the tag team titles (40:33) Bianca Belair and Asuka’s feud resumes on 'SmackDown' (52:14) An insane triple-threat match in Mexico that took place in the rain (55:13) They close the show with a few rapid-fire sell-or-no-sell takes. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this very special edition of ‘Cheap Heat’ Friday Something, WWE superstar Rhea Ripley joins Peter Rosenberg for a conversation about the following: Her relationship with fellow WWE superstar Dom Mysterio (3:39) The potential of The Judgment Day Why—even in her personal life—most people call her Rhea The crazy engagement numbers she pulls on TikTok (27:30) The 26-year-old’s WWE Hall of Fame trajectory (31:10) Plus, Ripley talks about Zelina Vega’s showing last weekend in Puerto Rico (14:23), character development, and more. Host: Peter Rosenberg Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz are back to dive into another week in the world of professional wrestling. Today’s topics include: Don Callis literally backstabbing Kenny Omega on ‘Dynamite’ (02:00) AEW’s speculated new TV deal (21:00) A Goldberg vs. Ultimate Warrior debate (42:00) WWE’s world title tournament (49:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Brian H. Waters and Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which Bad Bunny song do you have on repeat? Ben, Khal, and Brian reveal theirs. Then they discuss the following headlines: Damian Priest being seen as a main-eventer (4:23) WWE allowing blood for Brock Lesnar matches (8:50) Darby Allin planning to climb Mount Everest (14:42) Later, in "They Said What?!", they react to a couple of listeners’ hot takes (18:50). Then, they are joined by Nick Bond, who discusses his latest Ringer dot com piece "Who’s Your Daddy? Dominik Mysterio’s Journey Past the Nepo Baby Tag" and the updated Ringer WWE Power Board rankings (29:55). The WWE crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (49:53) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (53:44). For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on "They Said What?!", leave a voicemail at (202)-417-8160 Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Guest: Nick Bond Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a very metaphysical episode of the world’s no. 1 sports and recreation podcast, Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip discuss the following: Rosenberg’s issues with wedding planners and why destination weddings are “stupid” (4:12) Does energy exist? (16:35) The highlights of WWE 'Backlash' in Puerto Rico (29:25) Ts on the new AEW reality TV show (37:15) And more. Stay maj. Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, and Dip Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Brian kick off the show by recapping WWE Backlash and some of the biggest moments from the night. Later, Kaz joins as they discuss the following: Savio Vega and Carlito’s hometown pops (3:04) Zelina Vega’s homecoming (9:00) Kevin Owens's star power (17:44) Brock Lesnar and Cody Rhodes (31:00) Bad Bunny and Damian Priest steal the show (37:00) The crowd response to Bianca Belair vs. Iyo Sky (48:27) Plus they share their dark horses to win the World Heavyweight Championship (58:18). Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The entire trio is here for the second consecutive episode to discuss a whole hodgepodge of things! From Steve Austin to bagels to drama going down in the Discord to Dip’s weekend plans and to the mailbag (28:15) ... this episode has you covered. Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, Dip Producers: Devon Manze, Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, David and Kaz kick off the show with the following Cold Open Question of the Week: Is Daniel Bryan a better wrestler than Bret Hart? Then they discuss the following: Stat Guy Greg’s Tweet about Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes’s WrestleMania match (6:00) Could a two-city WrestleMania work in 2023? (13:00) AEW pre-sale update (19:00) AEW Dynamite highlights (26:00) Backlash preview (43:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters and Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Khal starts his role as referee between Ben and Brian as their favorite teams (Warriors and Lakers, respectively) square off in the NBA playoffs, and the team celebrates The Rock’s birthday with a discussion about his signature beverages. Then the guys get into the following: The new creative writer for Bray Wyatt (4:57) Trinity Fatu saying her WWE release was a blessing in disguise (12:22) Triple H saying WWE is more focused on character development (21:30) They also react to Stat Guy Greg’s tweet about Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes being one of the greatest WrestleMania matches ever (27:55). They are then joined by Cornell Gunter, who discusses Roman Reigns’s current title run and who should win the new World Heavyweight Championship (37:12). The WW crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (59:12) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (64:40). Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip are back and they discuss the following: WWE draft recap (7:55) Bad Bunny vs. Damian Priest San Juan street fight (24:33) Will Zelina Vega pull off the biggest upset in history? (27:00) NXT call-ups in the WWE draft (30:43) They close the show with mailbag questions (39:10) and the Shad Gaspard Black Power Rankings (57:34) Host: Peter Rosenberg, Stat Guy Greg, and Bryan Diperstein Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz kick off the week recapping the 1st night of the WWE Draft which includes the following: Roman Reigns forcing the Usos to be drafted separate of the Bloodline 5:59) Cody Rhodes being drafted 1st to Raw (10:4r0) What’s Gunther’s Year looking like (16:54) NXT Call ups (31:36) They also discuss Trinity Fatu’s debut at Impact Wrestling (40:37), CM Punk backstage at another company he doesn’t work for (42:00) and more! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On another episode of the world-renowned Friday Something, the maj ones Rosenberg and SGG discuss the following: What defines a “global superstar” (6:40) Why SGG disagrees with the rollout of the new WWE Heavyweight Championship (15:28) SGG’s thoughts on CM Punk’s backstage appearance at ‘Raw’ (30:39) Why the ‘Cheap Heat’ gang is confident they won the 'Ringer Wrestling' draft (34:05) And Rosenberg issues some career advice to Roman Reigns. Plus, the guys open the mailbag (45:34). Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Greg Hyde Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz are back to dive into this week in the world of wrestling. Topics include: Paying respects to Jerry Springer (4:30) The latest lawsuit against WWE (15:30) The 'Ringer Wrestling' fantasy draft (40:00) Roderick Strong’s AEW debut (49:00) Trinity joining Impact Wrestling (1:00:00) CM Punk backstage on ‘Raw’ (1:06:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Brian H. Waters and Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rock has an energy drink? Only Ben has heard of this, but Brian and Khal haven’t! (1:34).. Then they discuss the following headlines: CM Punk’s Raw visit a publicity stunt? (5:17) WWE potentially looking at brand-exclusive Premium Live Events (15:00) Shane McMahon training with Derrick Henry after tearing his quad (21:47) They also react to Dip’s take on the new WWE World Heavyweight Championship and share their thoughts on the design (27:19). Then, with the WWE Draft coming up, they reveal Wednesday Worldwide’s picks in the Ringer Wrestling Show’s fantasy draft (42:55). They close the show with highlights from NXT (59:12) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (105:57). Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode, we get a full hour of Diperstein! Together, he and Rosenberg discuss: Bad Bunny and why this is the biggest celebrity involvement we’ve ever seen in the history of pro wrestling (2:25) What to make of CM Punk hanging out backstage at ‘Raw’ (10:14) Triple H’s announcement of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and why the guys are so excited about it (12:38) What are we doing with Omos? The latest AEW action and why it deserves your attention (38:02) Plus, mailbag (49:45), Rosenberg’s poor tie etiquette, and Troy the Goy returns to talk about his love life (1:01:43). Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Dip Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Phil start off the show by allowing Kaz to relish in his Knicks’ huge playoff win. Then they discuss the following: The Masked Man Show’s selections on The Ringer Wrestling Network’s WWE draft (5:12) Piped-in crowd noise (18:37) Phil’s Ringer.com piece "CM Punk’s Potential AEW Return, Explained" (28:41) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Phil Schneider Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz discuss CM Punk’s upcoming return to AEW and the investment being made to bring him back (5:37). Later they discuss the following: Seth Rollins's role in WWE (33:00) The list of injured WWE Superstars (37:00) Trish Stratus’s promo on 'Monday Night Raw' (42:50) Later, Brian H. Waters joins in to discuss the Four Pillars of AEW (45:01) and Warlow becoming the TNT Champion (53:20), and they preview two title matches on Friday night's 'SmackDown' (76:30). Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From a crowded media room in Las Vegas, Rosenberg is here for a special Thursday episode of the Friday Something. Today, he talks about the hype for Saturday’s massive boxing fight between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia before bringing in Diperstein (6:12) to discuss non-wrestling things since Dip hasn’t watched any wrestling this week. Plus, Rosenberg takes some mailbag questions throughout and gets mad at his boss at The Ringer in the process. And does SGG love Peter more than Natalie does? Stay maj. Host: Peter Rosenberg Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Ben kicks off the show by checking to see whether Khal and Brian are Team Draymond Green or Team Domantas Sabonis (1:34). Then Brian and Khal do another live taste test of Logan Paul’s Prime sports drink (4:12). Then they discuss the following headlines: Bianca Belair wanting a match with Charlotte Flair (10:40) Dustin Rhodes saying WWE is making Cody Rhodes pay for starting AEW (17:04) Goldberg wanting a retirement match (25:00) They also react to Kaz’s fantasy booking of putting CM Punk with the Elite against the Blackpool Combat Club. (30:59). Then, in the spirit of the upcoming WWE draft, the three guys each draft two non-WWE athletes to become WWE Superstars (39:53). They close the show with highlights from NXT (59:09) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (61:02). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Dip busy agenting and agenting, Rosenberg and SGG are here to discuss the following on today's episode: Reports of CM Punk's looming return to AEW and what that could look like following his scorched-earth press conference last year (8:05) Record-breaking sales for this year's 'SummerSlam' (17:35) Announced matches for this year's 'Backlash' (21:50) Why SGG is out on high-fructose corn syrup (24:08) Why Rosenberg doesn't like what happened with Trish last night (30:42) Plus, thoughts on 'Succession,' mailbag (53:28), and Rosenberg's engagement is on the rocks (2:15). To join in on the conversation with the guys and the rest of the peckerheads, please join our Discord here. Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices