The Ringer Wrestling Show
The Ringer Wrestling Show offers instant reactions to major wrestling matches, detailed breakdowns of top feuds, and analysis of the latest wrestling gossip. Hosted by David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Ben Cruz, the show covers the world of professional wrestling with a fresh perspective. It aims to redefine what it means to be a wrestling fan.
Episodes
Kevin Knight on Blowing Up Darby Allin and Mara Sadé’s Free Agency
David is joined by AEW TNT champion “The Jet” Kevin Knight! David and Kevin discuss whose idea it was to blow up Darby Allin, what weapon in wrestling frightens him the most, Mara Sadé’s wrestling free agency, and so much more!
(5:26) Kevin’s favorite wrestlers
(7:21) What you learn in the L.A. Dojo most wrestlers don’t
(8:42) How the tag team mindset applies to Kevin’s singles career
(9:59) W
Punkiversary: Five Years Since CM Punk’s Return to Wrestling
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who had the most effective insult on last night’s ‘AEW Dynamite’?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing whether CM Punk’s AEW debut or WWE return was better (03:46) before asking whether Kevin Owens is reaping the rewards of the CM Punk–Elite feud (20:40). The guys move on to debate whether there is any way Kevin Owens will beat CM Punk in Toronto on ‘Smack
The Future of WWE? Plus, Solo Spikes Roman!
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Solo Sikoa spiking Roman Reigns in the main event of last night’s ‘Monday Night Raw’ and where Solo ranks among Bloodline-turned–Roman Reigns opponents (06:48). The guys continue by taking a look at the updated bracket for the AAA luchador tournament, with both semifinals set after last night (21:46).
Next, David asks Kaz which future face of wrestlin
The Russell Westbrook of Pro Wrestling? Plus, Zilla Fatu Debuts!
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How many members of the Bloodline is too many?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing whether it's the fault of the booker or the talent when a wrestler doesn't “get over” (09:07), which dovetails into a discussion about Zilla Fatu’s debut on NXT this week (30:07). The guys continue talking about wrestlers from legendary families by giving their takes on the
Heat Check! Taking the Temperature Around the Wrestling World.
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: From now until his passing, will Ric Flair have more marriages or matches?
David and Kaz kick off the show by explaining their criteria as they check the temperature of wrestlers from WWE and AEW (06:16). The guys start by taking a look at Dominik Mysterio, and ask whether he's as over as he was a couple of years ago (8:29). Next, the guys move on to Pénta (16:33),
Reviewing AEW Grand Slam Mexico! Plus, Big Cass’s WWE Return!
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Why is Conrad Thompson right about Roman Reigns being the most overrated main eventer ever?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing last night’s Grand Slam Mexico (06:34), including “Protostar” Kyle Fletcher’s win over “Speedball” Mike Bailey (07:54), Willow Nightingale and the Brawling Birds’ win over Mercedes Moné and Divine Dominion (14:16), and the Death
Reviewing SummerSlam! Plus, Kevin Owens Returns!
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What brand’s mascot would you choose to interrupt your big hometown title win?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing their thoughts on SummerSlam (07:17), and ask whether WWE made the right decisions (08:29). The guys discuss Roman Reigns’s win over Seth Rollins in the main event of Night 2 (12:55), and Jon Moxley’s place in their story (15:54). Next, David
SummerSlam Picks and Predictions! Plus, an 'AEW Dynamite' Review
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Can you name any champion in WWE history that went longer without defending their title than Liv Morgan?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing David’s newly released book, ‘Why Hulk Hogan Matters’ (03:35), and whether it's a spiritual successor to David’s last book, ‘The Squared Circle’ (06:43). Following that, the guys give a brief review of 'AEW Dynamite'
A Taste of ‘Why Hulk Hogan Matters’
Today on a special bonus mini-episode of the Masked Man Show, David reads an excerpt from his newly released book, ‘Why Hulk Hogan Matters.’
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Reviewing AEW Redemption! Plus, a Stately Name Change
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you could pick any state for your last name, which one would you pick?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the Busted Open–WWE Radio–SiriusXM deal announced late last week (08:51), before moving on to discuss the watch parties WWE has announced across the U.S. for next year’s WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia (19:16).
Next, the guys dive into Sunday’s AEW
WWE Debuts and Departures! Plus, Previewing AEW Redemption!
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which of the free agents released by WWE would you sign to AEW if you were Tony Khan?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the landing spots for some of the recently released wrestlers from WWE (02:55), before giving their thoughts on how far TNA has fallen off since their first episode on AMC (08:40). After that, the guys move on to Mike Santana’s debut o
‘Saturday Night’s Main Event’ Fallout! Plus, Kaz’s Backstage Report.
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What NBA player would you choose to be a wrestling fan who takes part in WWE events?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing whether last night’s ‘Raw’ was a bigger deal than ‘Saturday Night’s Main Event’ (05:28), before Kaz tells the tale of his time backstage at the show (11:02). Next, the guys discuss how the buildup to SummerSlam’s main events has been gr
A Too-Early SummerSlam Preview! Plus, Hangman Returns to AEW!
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What would you replace the backing of a title belt with?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the fallout of last night’s ‘Monday Night Raw’ (5:50), including the promo battle and contract signing between Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins heading into their SummerSlam main event (10:18). The guys discuss who they think will win between Roman and Seth (21:04),
Kenny Omega Beats MJF! Plus, Jeff Jarrett and 'Dark Side of the Ring.'
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Whose title win is more exciting: Kenny Omega or CM Punk?
David and Kaz kick off the show by ranking the likelihood of heel turns from Kenny Omega, CM Punk, Will Ospreay, and Cody Rhodes (03:55), before talking about Omega winning the AEW World title from MJF at Beach Break (12:08). Next, the guys give their takes on who should be in the main events of AEW All In a
CM Punk Wins the Undisputed WWE Championship! Plus, Sheamus Is Leaving WWE.
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who is the greatest WWE transitional champion of all time?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Sami Zayn’s title reign ending after nine days and zero defenses (05:25). Next, David asks Kaz how he would feel about Cody Rhodes facing CM Punk at SummerSlam (12:37) before discussing what the last big thing to happen was in WWE (18:41). After that, David brin
Sami Zayn Wins the Big One! Plus, Reviewing Night of Champions and Forbidden Door.
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Was Sami Zayn’s title win bigger than a potential Will Ospreay title win at All In?
David and Kaz kick off today’s show by discussing Sami Zayn winning the Undisputed WWE Championship (06:23), and if he is going to lose the title on 'Raw' tonight (19:36). Next, the guys give their thoughts on Oba Femi being crowned King of the Ring (21:23), as well as Iyo Sky being
Night of Champions and Forbidden Door Preview! Plus, Slammiversary and The Great American Bash!
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which pay-per-view this weekend has the coolest name?
David and Kaz kick off the show discussing WWE's need to bring back fan vote focused pay-per-views (10:15), and the unfortunate passing of Joe Doering (15:43). David continues by asking Kaz a question: If all the wrestling shows this weekend were in Las Vegas, would this weekend be better than the 2026 WrestleMa
A Masked Man Mailbag!
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who from AEW and WWE could cut a promo like Austin 3:16?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing whether Jey Uso will beat Oba Femi to win the King of the Ring tournament (08:09) and what that would mean for the rest of the SummerSlam card. After that, the guys start answering questions from the mailbag, starting with whether LA Knight will make the WWE Hall
Oba Femi Advances! Plus, Is Roxanne Perez the Next Batista?
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Is it appropriate for celebrity fans to be celebrating in the locker room?
David and Kaz kick off today’s show by discussing Kaz’s favorite moments since the New York Knicks won the NBA title this past weekend (05:36). Following that, David speaks about the Rhea Ripley fan text situation (07:52) before diving deep into what happened on ‘Monday Night Raw’ last night
The World Cup of Pro Wrestling!
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Knicks celebrity-row comedian would you have Danhausen do a sitcom with?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the build to AEW’s Forbidden Door pay-per-view (03:05) before diving into the idea of what the World Cup of professional wrestling would look like and who would be included (04:31). During that conversation, the guys take a detour to talk abou
Chad Gable’s World Champion Odds and Could There Be Three Bloodlines Loading?
David and Kaz start the show by wondering how often WWE should be chasing “five-star matches” after the Mask vs. Mask epic between the El Grande Americanos received 5.75 stars from Dave Meltzer.Then, they focus in on Chad Gable and try to figure out his ceiling, including whether a world championship run may be in his future.The guys close the show by laying out the options ahead for The Bloodline
Mercedes Moné Returns! Plus, Kevin Knight Joins the Don Callis Family
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What manager from wrestling history would you choose to guide your heel turn?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Kevin Knight joining the Don Callis Family on Wednesday's AEW 'Dynamite' (08:03). Next, the guys ask the age-old question: “Why can't wrestlers dress well?” (15:57) before talking about Mercedes Moné’s return to the ring (24:24). After that, D
WWE Clash in Italy Review! Plus, El Grande Americanos Go Off
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which show from last weekend would you have liked to have been at the most?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing AAA’s Noche de los Grandes from this past weekend, including the incredible blowoff match between both El Grande Americanos that resulted in Chad Gable being unmasked (11:12). After that, the guys dive into their Clash in Italy review (23:37), s
WWE Clash in Italy Predictions!
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How Would You Turn Curtis Axel’s Arrest Into a Story Line?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Kaz’s upcoming commencement speech at his high school alma mater, and whether or not he should drop some wrestling references in his speech (04:33). After that, the guys discuss the mural of El Grande Americano in Mexico before asking why wrestling mural culture
Reviewing Double or Nothing and Saturday Night’s Main Event
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Je’Von Evans becoming more serious (07:34), before diving into their review of AEW Double or Nothing from this past Sunday (09:59). The guys talk about whether Kevin Knight’s heel turn will be a success (17:16), Takeshita’s big win over Okada (25:43), and Cope and Cage winning the AEW Tag Team Championships from FTR (28:50). David and Kaz’s Double or N
“Double or Nothing” and “Saturday Night’s Main Event” Preview. Plus, Charlotte Flair and Sol Ruca Interviews!
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Will Sol Ruca in 11 years be a bigger deal than Charlotte Flair is now?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Ludwig Kaiser’s arrest in Florida yesterday, before diving into their predictions for AEW ‘Double or Nothing’ (14:53) and WWE’s ‘Saturday Night’s Main Event’ (30:09) coming up this weekend.
Next, the guys are joined by one of WWE’s fasting rising s
Chris Jericho on WWE Rumors and AEW Return. Plus the Wembanyama of Pro Wrestling
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What would the Victor Wembanyama of pro wrestling look like?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the successes of the WWE Performance Center (07:57), before their takes on the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano MMA card (15:47).
They also discuss:
Darby Allin’s AEW World Title reign (31:08)
Highlights from ‘Smackdown’ (36:59)
Royce Keys’s WWE
Backlash Reaction, WWE’s Reported Pay Cut Requests, and Jack Perry’s Pending Free Agency
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What would Kaz’s version of a "John Cena Classic" look like?David and Kaz kick off the show comparing Kaz’s New York Knicks to Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns before recapping everything that happened at Backlash this past weekend. They get into:
Whether Backlash was partly the WrestleMania show WWE’s writing team actually wanted to put together
Is the Seth Roll
Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods Mutually Part Ways With WWE
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which sports team would you like to see Danhausen un-curse next (0:06)?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, who have mutually parted ways with WWE (4:52). Then, they discuss the following:
Getting Kofi Kingston ready for the main event (12:39)
What’s next for the New Day (17:33)?
Did WWE drop the ball w
Can Darby Allin Last as a Fighting Champion? Plus, Which NXT Call-Up Has the Most Upside?
David and Kaz kick off the show discussing Darby Allin’s current run as fighting AEW World Champion, and what that looks like for the next few months (5:32). Then, they discuss the following:
Kazuchika Okada passing the torch to Konosuke Takeshita (21:56)
Lizzy Rain’s debut and devastating finishing move (32:14)
Will Kroos debuts on NXT (36:56)
Which NXT call-ups have the bi
Why The Wyatt Sicks and Aleister Black Didn’t Work in WWE
David and Kaz kick off the show discussing the recent releases of 20-plus WWE superstars (4:40). Then, they discuss the Hulk Hogan documentary (29:43). Afterward they recap the following from WWE ‘Raw’:Jacob Fatu challenging Roman Reigns (48:12)Bron Breakker steps to Seth Rollins (50:58)Oba Femi created the “Oba Femi Open Challenge" (52:49) The Street Profits are not friends with Seth Rollins (56:
‘Raw’ After Mania Recap, plus Bryan Storkel Director of the Hulk Hogan Documentary Joins the Show
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you could have anyone come on HOT97 and start a fake fight, who would it be?David and Kaz kick off the show discussing wrestling fan behavior throughout WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas(5:49). Then they discuss the following:Je’Von Evans jumping into Kaz’s arms (18:03)Whether or not Brock Lesnar is really retired (23:21Sol Ruca and Ethan Page debut on WWE ’Raw’
WrestleMania 42 Recap: Who Won the Weekend?
David, Kaz, and Brian fire up the mics on Monday morning in Las Vegas to recap WrestleMania 42!Finn Bálor is OK (1:20)Cody Rhodes defeats Randy Orton (4:29)Roman Reigns wins the World Heavyweight Championship (11:48)Oba Femi defeats Brock Lesnar (13:45)Pénta retains his intercontinental title (23:47)Winners of the weekend (37:13)Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads
WrestleMania 42 Interview Extravaganza, Part 4!
The Ringer Wrestling crew is live in Las Vegas for WrestleMania 42!To close out ’Mania weekend, the guys kick it with their last group of WWE Superstars:Ricky Saints (00:41)Royce Keys (20:05)Cruz Del Toro (31:43)Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide and Ben CruzGuests: Ricky Saints, Royce Keys and Cruz Del ToroProducers: Brian H. Waters and Stefano Sanchez
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WrestleMania 42 Interview Extravaganza, Part 3!
The Ringer Wrestling crew is live in Las Vegas for WrestleMania 42!With The Show of Shows finally here, the guys lock up with four more WWE Superstars:Ilja Dragunov (00:36)Zelina and Aleister Black (22:01)B-Fab (41:46)Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide and Brian H. WatersGuests: Ilja Dragunov, Zelina, Aleister Black and B-FabProducers: Brian H. Waters and Stefano SanchezAdditional Production
WrestleMania 42 Interview Extravaganza, Part 2!
The Ringer Wrestling crew is live in Las Vegas for WrestleMania 42!Today, they tap in with two of WWE’s young stars:Dominik Mysterio (00:45)Austin Theory (15:54)Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Brian H. Waters and Ben CruzGuests: Dominik Mysterio and Austin TheoryProducers: Brian H. Waters and Stefano Sanchez
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WrestleMania 42 Interview Extravaganza, Part 1!
The Ringer Wrestling crew is live in Las Vegas for WrestleMania 42! They get an early start to the weekend’s festivities by sitting down to talk with four of WWE’s biggest stars:
Kit Wilson (1:17)
Nia Jax and Lash Legend (13:01)
Je’Von Evans (29:41)
Then, David chats with writer Brad Balukjian about his new Ringer dot com piece, “The History of WrestleMania 2” (34:01).
Hosts: David Shoemaker
WrestleMania 42 Preview and Predictions, Part 2
We’re back, humanoids! Here is Part 2 of David, Kaz, Ben, and Brian’s draft, where they pick the matches they are most confident in when it comes to predicting the winner. They make picks for the following matches:
Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk (2:31)
The Usos and LA Knight vs. IShowSpeed and the Vision (12:33)
Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes (17:00)
Gunther vs. Seth Rollins (29:49)
Rhea Ripley vs. Ja
WrestleMania 42 Preview and Predictions, Part 1
Humanoids, we are just days away from WrestleMania 42. David, Kaz, Ben, and Brian draft which matches they are most confident in when it comes to predicting the winner (4:56). They make picks for the following matches:
Liv Morgan vs. Stephanie Vaquer (8:59)
"The Demon" Finn Bálor vs. Dominik Mysterio (12:15)
Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre (18:32)
Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar (25:29)
Trick Willia
AEW Dynasty Recap and Discounted WrestleMania Tickets. Plus, Paul Walter Hauser and Shawn Michaels Join the Show.
Cold Open Question of the Week: Who on the WrestleMania card could you beat in a fight (0:05)?
David and Kaz kick off the show discussing AEW Dynasty:
MJF retains the AEW World title (5:35)
Jon Moxley defeats Will Ospreay (17:19)
Liv Morgan releases a music video (26:51)
Kevin Knight wins the TNT title (39:26)
Chris Jericho’s WrestleMania résumé (55:50)
Then, Ben and Brian join in and d
Tony Khan Joins Ahead of AEW Dynasty, Plus CM Punk Calls Out Pat McAfee and TKO.
Cold Open Question of the Week: Which Old-School Wrestler Could Have Had a YouTube Channel?
David, Kaz, Ben, and Brian welcome you to the first video episode of the Masked Man Show.
Welcome to the Show (3:07)
The Upcoming Hulk Hogan Documentary (6:03)
Which Wrestler Should Be Featured Next on Netflix? (9:16) ?
CM Punk Calls Out The Rock, Pat McAfee, and TKO on ‘Raw’ (17
Pat McAfee Sides With Randy Orton and Causes Outrage From the IWC!
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Netflix is editing some crowd chants: If you could edit any chant over Oba and Brock, what would it be (0:06)?
Welcome to the new era of The Masked Man Show! David and Kaz kick off the show discussing the outrage sparked after Pat McAfee sided with Randy Orton on the road to WrestleMania.
Welcome to The Masked Man Show (2:39)
Kaz sets the IWC on fire
Chris Jericho Returns to AEW! Plus: Stephanie McMahon Goes Face to Face With Cody Rhodes.
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Historically, which wrestler do you think would be the best at age 55? (0:40)David, Kaz, and Brian kick off the show discussing Chris Jericho’s return to AEW (2:49). Then, as the card for WrestleMania shapes, they discuss the following:
Stephanie McMahon confronts Cody Rhodes (23:39)
Who could Randy Orton be talking to on the phone? (31:21)
LA Knight atta
The Road to WrestleMania Heats Up as Sami Zayn Wins the United States Championship
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you had to pick one wrestler on the roster to win a random championship to get on the WrestleMania card, who would it be (0:40)?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the announcement that John Cena will host WrestleMania (6:42).
Then they discuss the following:
Fans paying for a Cody Rhodes bus tour during WrestleMania weekend (10:30)
Sa
Roman Reigns and Oba Femi Take Control of the Road to WrestleMania
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you had to predict a reason for Toni Storm’s extended absence, what would it be (0:40)?David, Kaz, and Brian look at the following feuds developing for WrestleMania:
Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker’s injury recovery time (9:31)
Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar’s showdown (14:34)
Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes (17:19)
Roman Reigns and CM Punk (22:29)
Stephan
Remembering Chuck Norris’s WWE Survivor Series Moment, Plus Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar Is Happening
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: When you were a kid, who was cooler, Chuck Norris or Dennis Rodman (0:41)?
David and Kaz kick off the show discussing the IWC fallout after Ricochet's tweet and apology (13:45).
They discuss the following:
Who AEW will miss more, Toni Storm or Adam Hangman Page (29:23)
Swerve challenges Kenny Omega for his EVP position (55:35)
Oba Femi answer
AEW Revolution Preview. Plus, MJF Talks Preparing for the Texas Death Match.
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Five years ago this week was AEW’s exploding barbed wire death match. If WrestleMania had that match, who would you want to see in it (0:30)?
David, Kaz, and Brian kick off the show discussing Ricky Sosa’s television debut on TNA wrestling (9:10)
They discuss the following:
Which wrestling themes they play enough before it hits ‘Spotify Wrapped’ (19:25)
MJF Overcomes Texas Death, Plus Randy Orton Destroys Cody Rhodes
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who is the Michael B. Jordan of pro wrestling (0:41)?
David and Kaz kick off the show discussing the main event of ‘AEW Revolution,’ where MJF retained his title, leaving Adam Page to never challenge for the AEW World Title again (2:32).
They discuss the following:
Ronda Rousey is “All Elite” (14:02)
Cope and Cage return (21:36)
Jon Moxley’s
Building the Perfect Wrestler. Plus, Swerve Strickland Discusses His Evolution at AEW Four Years Later and More!
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Five years ago this week was AEW’s exploding barbed wire death match. If WrestleMania had that match, who would you want to see in it (0:30)?
David and Brian open up the mailbag this week, respond to a few questions from the humanoids, and recap highlights from WWE ‘Raw.’
They discuss the following:
Build a wrestler by picking from the legends' in-ring sk
CM Punk Drills a Deep Cut With Roman Reigns. Plus, Drew McIntyre Talks His Title Defense Against Cody Rhodes.
CM Punk Drills a Deep Cut With Roman Reigns
OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre: Who is going to win (0:40)?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing AEW Dynamite, which opened with an incredible match between MJF and Kevin Knight (3:40). Then they recap WWE 'Raw' with the following:
Penta defeats Dominik Mysterio to win the Intercontinental Championship (20:49)
The Masked Man (Seth Rollins) and the Mystery Crate (Danhausen) Revealed at Elimination Chamber
OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What reveal from Saturday was more fulfilling, Danhausen coming out of the box or seeing Wheeler Yuta’s shaved head?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the reveal that Danhausen was the wrestler in the mysterious crate (2:53). Then they recap WWE Elimination Chamber:
Will Finn Balor be OK after his loss to CM Punk (15:54)?
Seth Rollins returns to
Finn Bálor Joins the Show and a Supersized Elimination Chamber Preview
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who do you think is the lone person with a 97 overall rating in 'WWE 2K26'?
The show starts off with Kaz taking a victory lap after AJ Styles confirmed that he is retired from the ring (10:27). Then he and David discuss the MVPs of ESPN’s coverage leading into the Elimination Chamber (17:56).
They also discuss:
Who is the best booker in wrestling today? (33:4
Olympic Pro Wrestling and the Injuries Threatening WrestleMania Plans
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If professional wrestling were an Olympic sport, who would represent the United States?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing WWE superstars who are appearing on ESPN shows (10:01), before David doubles down on his Seth Rollins injury take (19:57).
They also discuss:
Kaz’s insights into how the WWE creative team pivots when wrestlers get injured (28:1
Hangman’s Bold Stipulation and More Crate Speculation
David and Kaz kick off the show discussing Jon Heidenreich’s job at Walmart and which stores they could see wrestlers working in. (0:38)
Then, they get into the following:
Hangman’s proposed stipulation to challenge MJF for the AEW world championship (7:37)
The latest happenings in NXT (48:42)
What’s in store for the mysterious crate on 'SmackDown' (52:34)
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A Mystery Crate Arrives in WWE, Mercedes Moné’s $99 Texts, and Je’Von Evans Heads to Elimination Chamber.
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who in WWE will be most likely to have a burner account (0:35)?
A mystery crate has arrived in WWE, but what’s inside? David and Kaz kick off the show discussing Mercedes Mone’s $99 text service (7:50), then they discuss WWE’s new partnership (13:10). They also talk:
Kevin Nash’s comments about Je’Von Evans and how Evans earned a spot in the Elimination Cha
AEW Grand Slam Preview. Plus, "Reported" WrestleMania Matches.
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What was your favorite part of the Super Bowl halftime show (0:37)?David and Kaz kick the show off by discussing Brody King not appearing on AEW and the discrepancies around it (5:21). Then they preview AEW Grand Slam (16:14) and a loaded 'Smackdown' (45:28). They close the show with “reported WrestleMania matches." (53:00)Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky
WrestleMania's Ticket Sales. Plus: NXT Champion Joe Hendry and Charlotte Flair Join the Show.
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What was your favorite part of the Super Bowl halftime show (0:37)?
David and Kaz kick off the discussion about which wrestler would host the best Super Bowl party (4:10). Then they discuss the following:
WWE prohibiting local bars from showing WrestleMania (8:41)
Whether or not a year-long story would help WrestleMania (20:44)
AJ Lee-Becky Lynch a
Liv Morgan, the Greatest Royal Rumble Winner, Joins the Show.
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Can a 48-year-old Brock Lesnar win in a real fight against Oba Femi (0:30)?
David and Kaz kick off the discussion about which wrestler would host the best Super Bowl party (4:10). Then they discuss the following:
Brody King defeating MJF to earn a shot at the AEW title (11:40)
Will Ospreay is on his way back (14:05)
Stephanie Vaquer retains Wom
Roman Reigns Wins the Royal Rumble After Waiting for Someone to Step Up and Take the Ball
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which decision was worse: having Roman Reigns win the Royal Rumble or having LED lights (0:39)?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Roman Reigns’s Royal Rumble win and the reason why he is the most important WWE star today (2:24). They also discuss the following:
Who else could have won if not Roman (20:30)?
Liv Morgan wins the Women’s Royal
Who Wins the 2026 Royal Rumble?
David and Kaz kick off the show discussing Samoa Joe’s unfortunate non-contact injury that was revealed on Wednesday’s 'Dynamite' (0:37).
Then, Ben joins the guys to discuss the following:
The speed of which the Royal Rumble Saudi Arabia stadium was built (3:50)
Betting odds for both the men’s and women’s Royal Rumbles (10:41)
Royal Rumble card picks (47:13)
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Is Sami Zayn the Next WWE Champion? Saturday Night’s Main Event Recap.
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Following Sami Zayn's victory in the Fatal 4-Way on 'Saturday Night's Main Event,' which of the four competitors is most likely to become a world champion next (0:30)? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the possibility of Sami Zayn becoming the WWE champion at Royal Rumble (3:10).Then they discuss:
Trick Williams’s performance in the Fatal 4-Way match
Did The Rock Ruin John Cena’s Retirement Tour? Plus, Building New Stars in Wrestling.
David and Kaz fire up the mics and discuss whether or not the Rock ruined John Cena’s retirement tour by filming ‘The Smashing Machine’ (8:19). Then, they discuss a few things from Season 2 of 'WWE Unreal' (20:25). They also discuss the following:
The debate whether or not AEW is building new stars (35:00)
Lainey Reid and Ricky Sosa grab the attention of wrestling fans everywhere (1:02:
Finn Balor is Going to be OK
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: After 'Monday Night Raw,' is Finn Balor still going to be OK (0:30)?
David and Kaz return after the holiday with a big announcement from Kaz (2:32). Then they discuss the following from WWE Raw :
Finn Balor fails to win the World Heavyweight Title (15:00)
Giving CM Punk flowers for his current run as world champion (23:23)
Royal Rumble predictions
NXT’s Big Reset, Big AEW and WWE Free Agent Signings, and TNA Thursday Night Impact Returns!
THE LONGEST COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If wrestlers had shoe deals, who is the top superstar you’d be going after (0:30)?
David and Kaz kick off the show with the latest in pro wrestling free agency:
Powerhouse Hobbs is WWE bound (14:01)
The Rascalz are AEW bound (28:11).
Then they discuss NXT’s reset:
Keanu Carver shows up and cleans house (34:30)
Ethan Page and Shawn Michaels comparis
Drew McIntyre Wins WWE Championship. Will Finn Balor Become World Champion Next Week?
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Would it be better for Bron Breakker or Jacob Fatu to be mad at you (1:03)?The band is back together. David, Kaz, Ben, and Brian kick off the show by resuming their conversation about pro wrestling’s Trae Young comparison (4:20). Then they fantasy book a Survivor Series: WarGames match featuring USA vs. the world (10:50).Then David and Kaz recap the following from t
Shoemaker Plays Catch-Up With Everything He Missed in Pro Wrestling
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: For $600, would you rather have a bad Ric Flair cameo or nosebleed seats at the Elimination Chamber (1:00)?
Shoes is back, and he is joined by Ben and Brian. He has a few more cold open questions, including:
A bad Ric Flair cameo or an immaculate AI ’80s Ric Flair promo (3:32)?
Bigger loss: EC3 leaving NWA or Brock Lesnar retiring from wrestling events (
Was the One-Year Anniversary of ‘WWE Raw’ on Netflix Too "Strange"?
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What is your pro wrestling New Year’s resolution?
Ben and Brian fill in for David and Kaz and kick off the show by discussing the one-year anniversary of ‘WWE Raw’ on Netflix, which had a ‘Stranger Things’ theme. They talk about the following:
Brian’s experience in the arena vs. Ben’s experience watching on Netflix (3:00)
How WWE incorporated ‘Stranger Thing
Best of 2025 Mailbag. Plus, Gunther Talks the Heat Behind Retiring John Cena.
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: When is the last time you tapped out like John Cena (1:05)? David is joined by Ben and Brian and they kick off the show to discuss wrestling after Cena. Then they get open the mailbag and look at your responses for some end-of-year awards, which include best hair, best entrance, most not-for-me angle, best pivot, and more (25:01).Then, they welcome the man who broug
Reviewing John Cena’s Last Match and Saturday Night’s Main Event
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you were John Cena, who would you have wanted to put over in your last match?
David and Kaz spend today’s show diving into every angle of John Cena’s retirement at Saturday Night’s Main Event this past weekend. They give their initial reactions to Cena tapping out to Gunther and the fan response to one of the biggest stars in wrestling history calling it a caree
Oba Femi Joins to Talk Saturday Night’s Main Event, Plus Favorite John Cena Moments
On the eve of John Cena’s last match, David, Kaz, and Brian discuss his legacy and the hype meter for his final match with Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event (5:18)
Then they discuss the following:
Cody Rhodes vs. Oba Femi (39:15)
Bayley vs. Sol Ruca (48:00)
World Tag Team Champions AJ Styles & Dragon Lee vs. Je'Von Evans & Leon Slater (52:20)
Who is the Masked Man in W
John Cena vs. Gunther Set for Saturday Night’s Main Event. Plus, NXT Deadline Recap.
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who is your favorite “old guy” wrestler (0:41)?David and Kaz kick off the show recapping NXT Deadline and comparing the current NXT men’s roster to the 2003 NBA draft (5:06). They also discuss the following:
The Men’s and Women’s Iron Survivor Match (14:00)
Gunther wins the Last Time Is Now tournament and will face John Cena (22:53)
Breaking news regarding
What Does the Netflix–WB Deal Mean for Wrestling?
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who would be the absolute worst musical act to feature in a pro-wrestling-match soundtrack?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the big news that is the Netflix–Warner Brothers deal and how they think this will affect AEW and WWE, before getting into some wild speculation (5:00). Plus, they discuss the following:
TNA’s new television deal with AMC (2
Did Survivor Series Give Us a Preview of the Two WrestleMania Main Events?
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If David, Kaz, Ben, and Brian were in a WarGames match, in what order would they go into the match (0:45)?
The guys kick off the show by discussing the current state of Survivor Series and whether or not WarGames is still necessary (2:51). Plus they discuss the following:
Could the Iron Survivor Challenge be a part of Survivor Series (21:45)?
The Wrestle
Samoa Joe Regains the AEW World Championship. Plus, Hype Levels for the Last Time Is Now Tournament.
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Make up Bret Hart’s next controversial claim.David and Kaz kick off the week by recapping AEW Full Gear, where Samoa Joe regained the AEW World Championship from Adam “Hangman” Page (7:25).Later, they preview WWE ‘Raw,’ where the Time Is Now Tournament continues with Solo Sikoa vs. Penta and Carmelo Hayes vs. Gunther (1:03:40). Plus, they discuss the hype levels for
AEW Full Gear Preview, Plus NXT Gold Rush Recap
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If Kaz was in a wrestling match and refusing to tap out, when is it appropriate for David to throw in the towel?
David and Kaz preview AEW Full Gear and discuss which wrestlers in each match have the most potential upside (3:09). The talk all 13 matches, including:
Jon Moxley vs. Kyle O’Reilly (15:56)
Sisters of Sin vs. Babes of Wrath vs. Timeless Love B
New Additions to the Survivor Series: WarGames Matches. Plus, Kris Statlander Talks In-Ring Chemistry With Mercedes Moné and That Bed of Nails.
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If the babyface Survivor Series team were the Avengers, which Avenger would Jimmy Uso be (0:45)? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing whose T-shirt they'd get first, Dolph Ziggler's, Matt Cardona's … or Cam Skattebo's (3:40). Then they discuss the first round of the tournament that will determines who faces John Cena in his final match (6:00). They also dis
Je’Von Evans Talks Facing Gunther at MSG, Working With Randy Orton, and Being Authentic
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you were in a real fight, what weapon from the Blood & Guts match would you choose (0:45)?
David and Kaz kick off the show by recapping AEW Dynamite: Blood & Guts (4:22). They also go through their MVPs from Wednesday night (22:55). Then they discuss NXT and Oba Femi's return (31:00).
Later, they welcome WWE Superstar Je’Von Evans ahead of his match with Gunthe
Surprises That Make You Feel Good: John Cena Becomes WWE Grand Slam Champion
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Now that the Dallas Mavericks have fired Nico Harrison, who is the Nico Harrison of pro wrestling?
David and Kaz kick off the show discussing which wrestlers can be considered in the GOAT conversation along with John Cena (3:08). Then they recap the following from ‘WWE Raw’:
Men’s and Women’s War Games matches announced for Survivor Series (14:18)
Je’Von
Has the Moment Faded for Streaming? Plus: Ridge Holland, and Wrestling's Evolving Media Landscape
David and Kaz discuss the current state of wrestling ratings, mainstream interest in wrestling, the challenges of ticket prices and accessibility, and the future of wrestling on streaming platforms. They also delve into AEW's new championship, Ridge Holland's controversial situation regarding his contract, the need for change in wrestling compensation, and much more.
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Long-Term Title Reign Casualties. Plus, Does WWE Know Who John Cena’s Last Opponent Will Be?
Long-Term Title Reign Casualties. Plus, Does WWE Know Who John Cena’s Last Opponent Will Be?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the champion WWE Superstars who were once under AEW contracts (0:34). Then they discuss the following from the weekend:
Cody Rhodes defeats Drew McIntyre at Saturday Night’s Main Event (4:18)
Are LA Knight and Drew McIntyre casualties of booking lon
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