The Ringer Wrestling Show

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

Remembering the late Harley Race, listener mailbag questions, and ‘SummerSlam’ predictions. Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Jim Cunningham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN writer Greg Wyshynski joins the show to discuss the biggest mystery of the week: Who attacked Roman Reigns? Then they look ahead and make predictions for 'SummerSlam,' and Greg names his top five WWE draft picks. Hosts: David Shoemaker Guests: Greg Wyshynski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hollywood agent Bryan Diperstein returns to highlight some of the lowlights from the ‘Raw Reunion’ show before debating which current WWE superstars would be most valuable in starting a new promotion. Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Bryan Diperstein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kenny Herzog is back to discuss a very busy weekend in wrestling, including ‘Extreme Rules’ and the new Universal Champion Brock Lesnar (04:00), Bray Wyatt’s return (16:00), Kevin Owens and Shane McMahon’s feud (24:30), AEW’s ‘Fight for the Fallen’ (50:30), and more. Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Kenny Herzog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former WWE producer Zach Linder is back to discuss the returns of Eric Bischoff and Paul Heyman (03:00), an explosive opening to ‘Raw’ (11:15), Zach’s top five Paul Heyman moments, (28:30), and AEW’s ‘Fyter Fest’ (54:30). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Zach Linder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hollywood agent and lifelong mark Bryan Diperstein joins the show to discuss living a kayfabe-only lifestyle (02:00), the Undertaker’s return (18:30), the importance of the McMahons' presence (26:00), the fallout from ‘Stomping Grounds’ (40:30), WWE using Seth Rollins’s relationship with Becky Lynch on screen (55:15), and more. Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Bryan Diperstein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former WWE writer Andrew Goldstein returns to discuss the current WWE creative landscape (02:00) and Jon Moxley’s comments on the situation (08:30), before running through this Sunday’s ‘Stomping Grounds’ card (15:00). Then the Ringer’s Kevin Clark joins to discuss his recent attendance at a CMLL show in Mexico City as well as this week’s ‘Raw’ (40:00). Host: David Shoemaker Guests: Andrew Goldstein and Kevin Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illustrator Jonathan Bartlett returns to discuss ‘Super ShowDown’ (03:00), Brock Lesnar's not cashing in (19:00), Triple H's joining the Bullet Club (32:00), the Undertaker’s win over Goldberg (39:15), and the violence of Ibushi-Naito (46:45). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Jonathan Bartlett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former WWE writer and current host of the 'Flagrant 2' podcast Kazeem Famuyide returns to the show to discuss the validity behind some of Jon Moxley’s gripes (01:30), his take on ‘Double or Nothing’ (08:00), and which WWE superstar is closest to reaching their potential (16:45). Then, CBS’s Brian Campbell calls in to discuss his excitement about AEW (22:00) and NXT (33:00). To wrap up, David and “Heel Producer Jim” give their predictions for ‘Super ShowDown 2019’ (45:00). Host: David Shoemaker Guests: Kazeem Famuyide & Brian Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illustrator Jonathan Bartlett joins the show to recap AEW’s amazing ‘Double or Nothing’ pay-per-view (03:00), including the match between Cody and Dustin Rhodes (39:00), Jon Moxley attacking Kenny Omega after his match (56:00), and Moxley’s appearance on Chris Jericho’s podcast (01:06:00). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Jonathan Bartlett See Jonathan's work at bartlettstudio.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kenny Herzog is back to discuss Brock Lesnar’s surprising win (02:00) and the rest of the ‘Money in the Bank’ card (09:00). Then the unveiling of the 24/7 Championship on ‘Raw’ is reviewed (40:00), before previewing this Sunday’s AEW ‘Double or Nothing’ (46:00). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Kenny Herzog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's 'Masked Man Show,' David praises the WWE's Bret Hart–Tom Magee doc, discusses Vince in Variety and AEW's TV deal with TNT (1:15), catches up with Peter Rosenberg (14:45), and breaks down the 'Money in the Bank' card (45:20). Host: David Shoemaker Guests: Peter Rosenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian Mike Lawrence makes his long-awaited return to talk about the WWE’s new wild-card rule (02:00), performing at the upcoming ‘Roast of Ric Flair’ (22:00) the ‘Money in the Bank’ matchups (28:45), ridiculous Vince McMahon stories (38:15), and the ‘Dark Side of the Ring’ episode on Gino Hernandez (41:45). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Mike Lawrence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cheap Heat’s Stat Guy Greg is back to discuss Dean Ambrose’s Jon Moxley video (02:00), backstage drama with Luke Harper (16:30) and Lio Rush (25:30), the ‘Money in the Bank’ ladder matches (32:30), and the Von Erich episode of Viceland’s ‘Dark Side of the Ring’ (51:00). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Greg Hyde Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kenny Herzog returns to talk about CM Punk’s return to the indie scene (02:00), Dustin Rhodes taking on Cody Rhodes at AEW’s ‘Double or Nothing’ (09:45), Bray Wyatt’s new look (24:45), Robert Roode’s mustache (39:00), and Viceland’s ‘Dark Side of the Ring’ (59:30). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Kenny Herzog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former WWE producer Zach Linder is back on the show to discuss roster changes for '205 Live' and 'NXT' (03:00), the War Raiders becoming the Viking Experience (16:15), Ricochet and Aleister Black (22:30), Lars Sullivan and Kairi Sane moving up (31:45), and the biggest moves of the “Superstar Shake-up” (42:30). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Zach Linder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Solomon makes his long-awaited return to discuss the ‘WrestleMania XXV’ main event aftermath (01:30), an *almost* perfect ‘Raw’ (17:15), Becky Lynch’s immediate future (22:30), and Viceland’s ‘Dark Side of the Ring’ debut episode on the Macho Man and Miss Elizabeth (38:30). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Joel Solomon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The highs, lows, and in-betweens of last night’s “Showcase of the Immortals.” Host: David Shoemaker Guests: Andrew Goldstein and Zach Linder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices