The Ringer Wrestling Show

On today’s episode, Dave and Kaz discuss an exciting night of ‘AEW,’ which included Kenny Omega capturing the AEW World Championship (2:00) and teasing an ‘Impact Wrestling’ invasion, as well as a shocking ‘AEW’ debut for the icon Sting. Later in the show, Dave and Kaz pay respects to the great Pat Patterson (25:00), preview ‘NXT TakeOver: WarGames’ (32:30), and discuss the world championship feuds on ‘Raw’ and ‘Smackdown' (58:00). Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and babyface producer Jonathan Kermah give their instant reactions to Sunday night’s ‘Survivor Series,’ kicking things off with the Undertaker’s farewell. Later in the show, they discuss Roman Reigns against Drew McIntyre, the tradition elimination tag matches, and the rest of the card. Host: David Shoemaker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave is joined by Stat Guy Greg from ‘Cheap Heat’ to preview this Sunday’s ’Survivor Series’ (01:00) and discuss WWE releasing Zelina Vega (35:00). Later in the show, Dave sits down with legendary WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia to discuss her podcast, ‘Chasing Glory,’ on the WWE Network (52:00). Host: David Shoemaker Guests: Stat Guy Greg and Lilian Garcia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Kaz are back with reactions to AEW ‘Full Gear’ as well as a cringeworthy segment from Cody and Brandi Rhodes on ‘Dynamite’ (03:00). Later in the show, they discuss what could be Sasha Banks’s career-defining championship run (34:00), Leon Ruff's NXT North American Championship win (27:00), Lars Sullivan’s beard (42:00), and more. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz kick things off with a discussion about the recently announced Vince McMahon documentary and WWE’s ban on Twitch streaming. The two also talk about this week’s ‘Raw,’ AEW, and ‘NXT Halloween Havoc.’ Then, they honor the late Tracy Smothers. Things come to a close with this week’s Rocket Winners. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide give their instant reactions to ‘Hell in a Cell,’ kicking things off with Randy Orton’s 14th world title. Later, they react to the Miz stealing the ‘Money in the Bank’ contract from Otis, Sasha Banks's first 'Smackdown' women’s championship, and more. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide kick off the show by discussing Chris Jericho and MJF’s “Le Dinner Debonair” on this week’s AEW (02:00). Later they talk long-term storytelling in regard to Retribution on this week’s ‘Monday Night Raw’ (19:30), and why there are no longer any megastars in pro wrestling (35:00). To wrap things up, the two lock in some picks and preview this Sunday’s ‘Hell in a Cell’ (51:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide break down the 2020 WWE draft, highlighting Ricochet’s upside (28:00), Jey Uso being drafted in the third round (35:00),the New Day’s split (41:30). Later in the show, the two pick out some rocket winners of the week in professional wrestling (1:09:32). Host: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and babyface producer Jonathan Kermah preview the upcoming WWE draft with a mock draft of their own. Later in the show, they are joined by WWE Hall of Famer Booker T and Sharmell to discuss training developmental talent and their upcoming program, ‘Swing Vote’ (39:30). Finally, David and Kazeem dive into 'Hell in a Cell,' the NXT injury bug, and 30 years of Chris Jericho (51:00). Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide react to Sunday night’s ‘Clash of Champions’ (02:00). Later, they discuss the ever-progressing story line between Seth Rollins and the Mysterio family (40:30), the upcoming WWE draft (48:20), and ‘NXT Takeover 31’ (54:00). Hosts: David Shoemaker & Kazeem Famuyide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide are joined by Dan St. Germain of ‘Total F’n Marks’ to pay respects to Animal of the Road Warriors at the top of the show. Later, the trio discusses Retribution’s lackluster ‘RAW’ reveal (18:30) and preview ‘Clash of Champions’ (35:00). Hosts: David Shoemaker & Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Dan St. Germain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide discuss an all-around great week of storytelling in the world of professional wrestling. To kick things off, they talk about Roman Reigns and Jay Uso’s budding rivalry (3:00), the Hurt Business’s major showing on ‘Monday Night Raw’ (20:30), Kyle O’Reilly’s superstar potential (33:50), and more. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide discuss AEW’s newest member, Miro, and the trend of former WWE superstars trash-talking the company in their AEW debut (2:00). Later, they react to Jon Moxley retaining the AEW World Championship against MJF and the rest of ‘All Out' (23:00), and briefly talk about heel Roman Reigns on ‘SmackDown' (45:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide react to Roman Reigns stealing the Universal Championship at ‘Payback’ (05:00), preview AEW’s ‘All Out’ (24:50), and of course pick their rocket winners of the week (43:00). Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide open the show with their thoughts on police brutality in the United States and professional athletes striking in protest (1:30). Later, they discuss Keith Lee’s big main roster debut (15:15), play a game of stock watch over some NXT and AEW talent (42:00), and preview this Sunday’s ‘Payback’ (1:03:00). Hosts: David Shoemaker & Kazeem Famuyide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide react to the shocking return of Roman Reigns (02:15) and pick their rocket winners of the ‘SummerSlam’ weekend (29:55). Hosts: David Shoemaker & Kazeem Famuyide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide react to the news that Renee Young is leaving WWE (03:30), discuss WWE moving to the ThunderDome vs. AEW hosting live events (16:30), and preview this Sunday’s ‘SummerSlam’ (46:00). Hosts: David Shoemaker & Kazeem Famuyide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide pay their respects to the late Kamala (11:30), discuss AEW surpassing ‘Raw’ in last week’s demographic ratings (22:10), and more. Hosts: David Shoemaker & Kazeem Famuyide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide of the ‘Say Less With Kaz’ podcast discuss ‘Horror Show at Extreme Rules’ (03:00), the difficulty of making a superstar (10:00), what Big E’s singles run may mean for The New Day (23:15), and the stocks of Brian Cage and Karrion Kross (41:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide of the ‘Say Less With Kaz’ podcast argue about whose stock is higher: new NXT champ Keith Lee or AEW’s Orange Cassidy (03:00). They run down the stories surrounding Sonny Kiss and Jon Moxley at ‘Fight for the Fallen’ (23:45) and preview WWE’s ‘The Horror Show at Extreme Rules’ (45:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide of the ‘Say Less With Kaz’ podcast discuss WWE’s decision to hold ‘SummerSlam’ at the WWE Performance Center (02:15), the benefits of empty-arena shows (13:15), whether Sasha Banks is the next Becky Lynch (24:30), the feud between Keith Lee and Adam Cole (43:00), WWE’s use of recent firings in story lines (51:30), and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and comedian Dan St. Germain, of the 'Total F'n Marks' podcast, team up to look at Edge and Randy Orton’s “Greatest Wrestling Match Ever” at ‘Backlash’ (01:30), the removal of Paul Heyman from the ‘Raw’ creative team (17:30), Pete Rose’s WWE career (40:00), and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and comedian Mike Lawrence team up to break down the masterpiece that was the Stadium Stampede match (01:45), Jim Cornette’s reaction to it (13:30), and the rest of the ‘Double or Nothing’ card (17:45), before discussing Mike’s experience watching the nWo formation for the first time (36:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and "Heel Producer" Jim Cunningham return “from parts unknown” to discuss the late Shad Gaspard (01:30), Becky Lynch’s retirement surprise (08:30), the ‘Vice’ series ‘Dark Side of the Ring’ (12:15), the Undertaker docuseries ‘The Last Ride’ (21:30), behind the scenes of the Andre doc (27:45), and they wrap up the show with your Twitter questions (53:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the aftermath of 'WrestleMania 36,' David Shoemaker and Jason Gallagher break down the filmmaking mastery of the "Boneyard" match (09:30) and the "Firefly FunHouse" match (20:00), and then David's kid ET comes on to break down what he liked about the whole two-night event (36:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and Jim Cunningham are back to answer your questions about which matches to watch to prep for the two-day PPV (03:00), the best ‘WrestleMania’ snacks (10:30), who would win in a match between David and Bryan Curtis (17:00), creating an ’80s sitcom starring current-day wrestlers (20:30), the Undertaker’s future (30:30), old-school wrestling to watch in quarantine (37:00), the second-weirdest 'WrestleMania' ever (42:30), and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker is joined by comedian Dan St. Germain to discuss the handling of this unique, two-night ‘WrestleMania’ (01:00), “WrestleMania Moments” (05:30), the Boneyard Match (08:30), and the Firefly Fun House match (11:30), before going through the entire card and giving out their winners (18:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and Jim Cunningham go through your questions in this new era of pro-wrestling, discussing matches without audience members (02:00), whether any wrestlers can benefit from this new situation (14:15), what innovations WWE and AEW could come up with (22:30), how this will affect ‘WrestleMania 36’ (29:45), the Undertaker’s appearance on ‘Raw’ (31:30), which five wrestlers they’d like to see make up the crowd (36:00), and much, much, more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and "Heel Producer Jim" team up to answer your questions about AEW ‘Revolution’ and Cody’s tattoo (02:15), the match between Orange Cassidy and PAC (06:45), Jon Moxley’s future (10:30), and the identity of the Dark Order’s “Exalted One” (23:15). They then switch their focus to the WWE to cover Ricochet's and The Fiend’s recent losses (28:15), the upcoming Goldberg–Roman Reigns match at ‘WrestleMania’ (30:30), John Cena on ‘SmackDown’ (38:15), and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker welcomes back “Pitch Mr. Perfect” Skylar Astin to break down what to expect from John Cena (03:00), the fallout from ‘NXT TakeOver: Portland’ (17:00), how Goldberg could affect the WrestleMania main event (23:00), what Kenny Omega and AEW need to do (34:00), and Skylar’s backstage segment with Lana and Bobby Lashley on ‘Raw’ (44:00), before answering some mailbag questions with "Heel Producer" Jim (46:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker teams up with former podcast exec Andrew Goldstein to discuss developing podcasts with the New Day and Corey Graves (02:00), biggest takeaways from AEW (15:15), the XFL’s effect on the WWE (30:45), the latest from 'Raw' and 'Smackdown' (40:00), and the returns of Edge and MVP (54:15). They wrap up the show by looking ahead to Sunday’s ‘NXT TakeOver: Portland’ card (01:01:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker is joined by special guest Dan Soder to talk about the WWE signings of Killer Kross and Timothy Thatcher, Andrade's suspension and how the rules could improve in the future, a WWE–He-Man crossover, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and “Heel Producer” Jim Cunningham answer your Twitter questions about the ‘Royal Rumble’ (02:00), including Keith Lee going toe-to-toe with Brock Lesnar (11:30), Edge’s return and huge pop (17:45), the MVP of the women’s 'Rumble' match (29:00), the future of the Fiend (43:30), Jericho’s upcoming AEW opponents (01:08:00), and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and THE Brian Campbell discuss Sgt. Slaughter’s stolen valor (03:15), the passing of Rocky Johnson (07:15), John Moxley’s and Keith Lee’s big wins (34:30), and preview this Sunday’s ‘Royal Rumble’ card (42:00). Then, “Heel Producer” Jim Cunningham joins the show to help give out the 2019 Masked Man Show Awards (01:10:15), including Most Improved (01:11:45), Best Couple (01:15:15), Most Likely to Jump Ship (01:18:45), Match of the Year (01:29:15), Wrestler of the Year (01:35:15), and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and “Heel Producer Jim” team up to answer your questions on the Kairi Sane incident (02:30), Triple H’s Hall of Fame future (05:00), wrestler of the decade (25:15), 2020 predictions (36:15), wrestling-related Christmas gifts (01:06:15), The New Blood's absurd Wikipedia page (01:09:45), and much, much, more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and Blake Kobashigawa sit down to discuss Chris Jericho’s performance at his age (02:00), a classic, old-school, heel turn reveal (08:00), and Luke Harper being released by the WWE (30:30), before previewing this Sunday’s ‘TLC: Tables, Ladders, and Chairs’ event (44:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and Dan St. Germain talk about all the results of 'Raw,' 'SmackDown,' NXT, and AEW Dynamite in an absolutely packed episode. They discuss how Daniel Bryan responded to Universal Champion Bray Wyatt, the Candice LeRae victory via disqualification, and even an adorable little tale of a Stone Cold doll and a little boy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and “Heel Producer Jim” team up to answer your questions on what NXT’s success over the weekend means to the brand split and Wednesday nights competing with AEW (02:30), the rise of Keith Lee (05:00), the “Randy Orton Eye Test” (17:30), the red arena lighting during the Fiend’s matches (31:30), the Undertaker on ‘Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Sessions’ (43:15), and much, much, more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker talks to comedian Dan St. Germain of the ‘Total F’n Marks’ podcast about the ‘Survivor Series’ and ‘NXT TakeOver: War Games’ (03:45), plus the reemergence of CM Punk (41:30). Then Open Mike Eagle joins the show to discuss how AEW has filled the void that was left when he stopped watching WWE (52:15), stepping into a wrestling ring in his documentary ‘Clap Back: When Keeping It Real Goes Wrestling’ (01:05:30), and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker teams up with Kenny Herzog to preview AEW’s ‘Full Gear’ (08:45) and discuss the NXT invasion (24:30), the WWE in Saudi Arabia, (33:15) and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Writer Kazeem Famuyide joins the show to talk about the state of 'Smackdown' (8:29), the weird road leading us to 'Crown Jewel' (23:44), and how we make new stars in professional wrestling (32:57). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Kazeem Famuyide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian Mike Lawrence returns to discuss the fantastic and frustrating moments of ‘AEW: Dynamite’ (09:00), Seth Rollins burning down the Firefly Funhouse (30:15), the WWE draft results (43:45), and news and rumors around the wrestling world (01:06:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian Dan Soder returns to discuss a wild week in wrestling including the premiere of ‘SmackDown' on Fox (01:30), impressions from ‘Hell in a Cell’ (16:15), what ‘Raw’ was missing from the start (26:30), the old school likability of ‘NWA Power’ (31:45), another solid episode of ‘AEW: Dynamite’ (40:00), and the upcoming WWE draft (57:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker teams up with Bryan Curtis, his tag-team partner from 'The Press Box' podcast, to discuss the current landscape of pro wrestling (02:00) and the ‘AEW: Dynamite’ premiere on TNT (06:15). Then they look ahead to the debut episode of 'SmackDown' on Fox (25:45) and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and Dan St. Germain reunite to discuss the Brock Lesnar–Kofi Kingston match announced for the debut 'Smackdown' episode on Fox (03:00), the Fiend crashing ‘Clash of Champions’ (15:00), the Revival taking the titles off of the New Day (31:30), Rusev’s return (39:15), and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CBS Sports' Brian Campbell joins the show to assess the landscape of professional wrestling as the new Fox show ‘Friday Night SmackDown’ gets ready to launch (1:54). Then, David and Brian run through the upcoming slate of matches in the ‘Clash of Champions’ and share their picks for who will win and emerge in prime time (31:25). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Brian Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and “Heel Producer Jim” take a deep dive into the curious case of Chris Jericho losing the AEW World Championship belt (03:00) before answering questions from “The Masked Mailbag” (22:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illustrator Jonathan Bartlett is back to discuss the upcoming changes to wrestling television (03:00), Pac's subbing in for the injured Jon Moxley on Sunday (14:45), how the ‘King of the Ring’ is shaping up (23:00), the CM Punk–to-FS1 rumors (37:15), and predictions for AEW’s ‘All Out’ (44:15). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Jonathan Bartlett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian Mike Lawrence is back to discuss the WWE’s decision to air NXT on Wednesday nights (02:30), AEW signing Tony Schiavone (27:15), the big reveal in the Roman Reigns mystery (28:45), the upcoming ‘King of the Ring’ (42:30), and the brilliance of Orange Cassidy (52:30). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Mike Lawrence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former WWE producer Zach Linder returns to analyze ‘SummerSlam’ (07:00), the ongoing saga behind the Roman Reigns attack (45:00), and the outcome of ‘G1 Climax 29’ (54:30). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Zach Linder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices