The Ringer Wrestling Show

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

David Shoemaker and Jim Cunningham discuss Bret “The Hitman” Hart being attacked by a fan at the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony (01:30), the Enzo and Cass invasion and other memorable moments from ‘Ring of Honor/New Japan: G1 Supercard’ (07:30), and fantastic moments from ‘NXT TakeOver: New York’ (28:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and comedian Dan St. Germain address John Oliver’s piece on the WWE that ran on ‘Last Week Tonight’ (03:00) before taking a look at the ‘NXT TakeOver: New York’ card (16:30) and giving their predictions for ‘WrestleMania XXXV’ (27:30). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Dan St. Germain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian Dan Soder shares his Macho Man and Andre the Giant impressions and how he ended up on ‘Billions’ (01:30) before jumping into Asuka losing the 'SmackDown' women’s title (08:15), celebrity wrestling fans (19:00), and which ‘WrestleMania’ matches excite him (26:30). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Dan Soder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kenny Herzog is back to discuss Kofi Kingston falling short in his gauntlet match (01:30), the 'WrestleMania' matches that have been announced (12:45), and rumored matchups (46:30). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Kenny Herzog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and former WWE producer Zach Linder team up to discuss 'WrestleMania XXX' in a special 'Masked Man Show'–'Rewatchables' crossover. They discuss how certain moments have aged and look back at the unintentional comedy, heat checks, and more. Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Zach Linder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former WWE writer Kazeem Famuyide shares his behind-the-curtain insights on the events of ‘Fastlane’ (01:30), the Kofi Kingston angle (10:30), why now is the best time to be a wrestling fan (20:00), the WWE Hall of Fame inducting Harlem Heat (34:15), writing promos for wrestlers (38:00), and the evolution of Becky Lynch (42:00). Then Ringer senior producer Jason Gallagher comes out of wrestling-watching retirement to figure out what happened at ‘Fastlane’ (78:45). Host: David Shoemaker Guests: Kazeem Famuyide & Jason Gallagher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski is back to discuss the passing of King Kong Bundy (03:00) before doing an interpretive reading of the Twitter beef between Ronda Rousey and Becky Lynch (15:30), discussing what the Tommaso Ciampa news means for the NXT title picture (35:30), and predicting winners for this Sunday’s PPV, ‘Fastlane’ (49:15). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Greg Wyshynski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kenny Herzog returns to break down the return of Roman Reigns (02:00), a semi-reunion for the Shield (20:00), Batista crashing Ric Flair’s birthday celebration (26:30), Vince McMahon replacing Kofi Kingston with Kevin Owens (39:30), and good and bad usage of the NXT call-ups (49:15). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Kenny Herzog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CBS Sports’ Brian Campbell calls in to discuss getting lost on the road to 'WrestleMania' (01:30), Kofi Kingston and the WWE’s happy accident (16:00), Becky Lynch’s future (25:45), and NXT call-ups (43:00). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Brian Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“The King of Sad Style” Dan St. Germain is back with David Shoemaker to break down the pros and cons of Becky Lynch’s road to 'WrestleMania' (02:00), Kenny Omega and AEW’s ‘Double or Nothing’ (19:30), and this Sunday’s ‘Elimination Chamber’ lineup (27:00). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Dan St. Germain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“The King of Sad Style” Dan St. Germain returns to team up with David Shoemaker to discuss Dean Ambrose’s alleged departure from the WWE (01:30) and then look back at all of the biggest moments from the ‘Royal Rumble’ (27:00), including the “one of greatest repackagings in history of pro wrestling” (38:30). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Dan St. Germain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices