The Ringer Wrestling Show The Ringer

In the first repackaged episode of 'Ringer Wrestling Worldwide' (or 'Wednesday Worldwide on Tuesdays'?), Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters begin by debating the greatest repackages in wrestling history. Then, in Highspot Headlines, the guys get into Becky Lynch’s title victory on ‘Raw,’ WWE’s attempt to bring a level of prestige back to King of the Ring, Dom Mysterio’s injury, and Damien Priest’s title run so far. The guys also take a call about Samoa Joe in 'They Said What' before closing out the show by discussing tonight’s NXT Spring Breakin’, Swerve Strickland, and WWE’s sudden release of Cameron Grimes.
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CHAPTERS:

Intro (00:00)

Historic wrestler re-packagings (01:55)

Becky Lynch is the new champion (05:09)

The return of King of the Ring (15:56)

Dom Mysterio’s injury (27:54)

Damien Priests’s title run (28:39)

“They Said What?” (40:29)

NXT Spring Breakin' preview (50:20)

Who should Swerve Strickland’s first title feud be with? (53:42)

WWE releases Cameron Grimes (01:01:37)


Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters
Producer: Troy Farkas
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you could hear a diss track from any pro wrestler, who would it be?
Dave and Kaz recap a history-making night from AEW Dynasty:

Bryan Danielson and Will Ospreay wrestled in what many are calling the greatest match in American history (05:40)

Swerve becomes the first Black AEW World Champion (27:27)

Samoa Joe is one of the most important champions in AEW history (32:25)

Jack Perry is back (46:53)

Then they discuss Solo and Tama Tonga’s beatdown of Kevin Owens on SmackDown (69:46)
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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‘The Ringer Wrestling Show’ brings you instant reactions to the biggest matches, breakdowns of the hottest feuds, and analysis of all the latest gossip in the wild world of professional wrestling. Join "The Masked Man" David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport and Brian H. Waters for a podcast feed that redefines what it means to be a wrestling fan.
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David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the emergence of NXT’s Je’Von Evans after his match with Ilja Dragunov (5:30). Then they get into the following topics:

Rhea Ripley vacates the Women’s World Title (11:00)

Chad Gable turns on Sami Zayn (27:00)

AEW Dynasty preview (42:57)


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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producers: Brian H. Waters

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Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by giving their flowers to 'Cheap Heat’ cohosts Peter Rosenberg, Stat Guy Greg, and Dip! Then they jump into the following headlines:

Becky Lynch is returning soon. Will she be the next Women’s World Champ? (6:20)

Bron Breakker says he will prove he is the future of WWE (16:34)

Carmelo Hayes says he has accomplished everything in NXT (30:33)

Then after the break, they go to the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline for They Said What?! and react to a couple of hot takes from you, the people, regarding the Bloodline Civil War and WWE’s latest product placement (44:33)
Finally, the guys talk through last night’s NXT (62:45) and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (63:56).
For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160.
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Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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Get your tissues ready folks, because it’s an emotional episode of the world’s no. 1 sports and recreation podcast. Yes, the rumors are true: ‘Cheap Heat’ is leaving The Ringer. But the good news is … the show will go on! To support The Maj Era of the program, just give it a follow on this Spotify feed or this Apple Podcasts feed.
In this final episode, Rosenberg, SGG, and Troy the Goy reminisce on all the life milestones the guys hit during their two-and-a-half-year run at The Ringer. Plus, they get emotional reading emails from the Peckerheads after saying goodbye to Troy, who is proud to say he’s finished the story.
Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Greg Hyde
Producer: Troy Farkas
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