IN THE RING PODCAST

In The Ring Podcast

In The Ring is a raw, barbershop-style wrestling podcast hosted by Willz and the crew. We break down WWE and AEW, from RAW, SmackDown, and Dynamite to premium live events and WrestleMania season. Expect bold predictions, heated era debates, “Pick Your Pop,” and unfiltered takes with zero corporate spin. If it’s hot in wrestling, we’re talking about it. Step in. We’re In The Ring.

Episodes

  1. WWE Releases Got Messy… Did New Day Just Walk Away? | In The Ring Ep. 8

    2D AGO

    WWE Releases Got Messy… Did New Day Just Walk Away? | In The Ring Ep. 8

    WWE’s latest round of releases has the wrestling world arguing, and In The Ring Episode 8 jumps straight into the chaos. Willz, Jonny, and AK are joined by special guests Brady from theheelmarks and Arden from The Four Side Company for a raw, barbershop-style wrestling debate about the biggest stories in WWE right now. We break down the reports surrounding The New Day leaving WWE after refusing a major pay cut, and why Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods deserve their flowers for knowing their worth. Were WWE wrong for letting them walk? Did New Day make the smartest move of their careers? Or is this just the reality of wrestling business in 2026? The crew also reacts to the rumors around Kairi Sane possibly returning after the fan backlash WWE received, and why that whole situation makes the latest WWE releases feel even more confusing. From there, we get into the current state of WWE’s tag team division. Is the division weak right now? Has WWE dropped the ball on tag team wrestling? And why does it feel like tag teams used to matter way more back in the day? We also debate the newest NXT call ups and who has the best chance to become a major star on the main roster. The conversation gets into names like Joe Hendry, Oba Femi, and the future of WWE if these call ups are booked the right way. Then we take it back and compare today’s WWE booking to the Attitude Era, talking about why that era felt more unpredictable, character-driven, and must-watch compared to modern wrestling. And of course, we had to talk about the big one: Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu at WWE Backlash. Jacob Fatu is challenging Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship, and WWE has been building real tension between them. Most of the cast believes Jacob actually has a real shot to beat Roman. But is WWE ready to pull the trigger? Would Jacob Fatu winning the title be the right move? Or is Roman Reigns still too protected to lose this soon? This episode is full of WWE debate, wrestling hot takes, Roman Reigns talk, New Day discussion, NXT call up reactions, tag team division arguments, and pure fan energy. This is not corporate wrestling talk. This is barbershop wrestling debate. Topics include: WWE releases, New Day leaving WWE, Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, Kairi Sane rumors, WWE tag team division, NXT call ups, Joe Hendry, Oba Femi, Attitude Era booking, Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu, WWE Backlash predictions, and the future of WWE.

    1h 39m
  2. BROCK LESNAR RETIRES?! OBA FEMI SHOCKS WWE | WrestleMania 42 Recap

    APR 26

    BROCK LESNAR RETIRES?! OBA FEMI SHOCKS WWE | WrestleMania 42 Recap

    WrestleMania 42 just changed EVERYTHING… and we’re breaking it all down the only way we know how… real, raw, no filter. In this episode of In The Ring, we go match by match through both nights of WrestleMania 42 and call it exactly how we see it. The biggest shock of the night? Oba Femi absolutely running through Brock Lesnar… and then Brock quietly retiring without warning. Yeah… we had to talk about that. We dive deep into what that moment means for WWE going forward and why Oba Femi might already be on his way to becoming the face of the company. From there, we get into Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton and why we believe Randy should’ve walked out with the WWE Championship. That post-match punt to Cody? Yeah… we talk about what that means for the future of that feud. Roman Reigns vs CM Punk delivered a classic main event and we break down the history, the storytelling, and what’s next now that Roman is back on top. Is a new Bloodline forming? Are The Usos back in full force? We also tap into:– Liv Morgan winning the Women’s World Championship and if the match needed more time– Trick Williams becoming United States Champion and why that moment HIT– Je’von Evans showing out in his first WrestleMania– Paige returning and winning gold with Brie Bella– Finn Balor vs Dominik Mysterio and the Judgment Day fallout– Jacob Fatu calling out Roman Reigns and what that could turn into– IShowSpeed showing out at WrestleMania and actually delivering Plus, special guest Manny PYO joins us to talk about how he fell in love with wrestling and his journey into content creation. We also run a full Pick Your Pop segment that’s guaranteed to cause arguments. And if you’re planning on going to Fanatics Fest 2026, we got you… use promo code INTHERING for 10% off tickets for July 16–19. If you love wrestling debates, bold takes, and real fan energy… you’re in the right place. Welcome to In The Ring.

    1h 3m
  3. RAW 2.17.26 Review | Elimination Chamber Predictions | Road to WrestleMania Heats Up (Episode 5)

    FEB 19

    RAW 2.17.26 Review | Elimination Chamber Predictions | Road to WrestleMania Heats Up (Episode 5)

    Episode 5 of In The Ring delivers a full WWE deep dive as we break down Monday Night RAW from 2/17/26 and set the stage for Elimination Chamber and the road to WrestleMania. We open with a detailed RAW review, analyzing the biggest segments, promos, match results, storyline developments, and what it all means heading into WrestleMania season. Who gained momentum? Who lost it? Who feels like a main event player right now? From there, we give our official Elimination Chamber predictions, including potential winners, surprise outcomes, and how the Chamber matches could reshape the WrestleMania card. We talk match psychology, booking logic, and long term storytelling as WWE builds toward its biggest show of the year. We also break down how WWE is currently booking Je'Von Evans, Trick Williams, and Oba Femi. Are they being positioned as future main event stars? Is this the right pace? We discuss star building, NXT call ups, presentation, crowd reactions, and whether WWE is finally getting long term character development right. The road to WrestleMania is heating up, and we debate the biggest rivalries, championship directions, and whether WWE creative is making the right moves right now. Is the build strong enough? Are the stories layered? Who feels like the real face of the company heading into WrestleMania season? We also play two of our signature segments: Pick Your Pop – rapid fire wrestling debates where you have 10 seconds to choose a side. No fencesitting.Creative Control – where we take over WWE booking and fix or elevate current storylines. This episode covers:• WWE RAW 2/17/26 full review• Elimination Chamber predictions• Road to WrestleMania analysis• WWE booking breakdown• Je'Von Evans discussion• Trick Williams momentum• Oba Femi presentation• WWE creative direction• Wrestling debate and hot takes If you’re searching for:WWE RAW reviewElimination Chamber predictionsWrestleMania build analysisWWE booking breakdownWrestling podcast debatesNXT future stars discussionWWE 2026 storyline analysis You’re in the right place. In The Ring is a barbershop style wrestling podcast where we give unfiltered opinions on WWE, AEW, NXT, premium live events, championship storylines, and the culture of professional wrestling. No corporate talking points. No safe takes. Just real wrestling fans debating what’s hot and what’s not. If you love wrestling arguments, predictions, booking analysis, and WrestleMania season energy, subscribe, follow, and step into the conversation. Step in. We’re In The Ring.

    1h 6m

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In The Ring is a raw, barbershop-style wrestling podcast hosted by Willz and the crew. We break down WWE and AEW, from RAW, SmackDown, and Dynamite to premium live events and WrestleMania season. Expect bold predictions, heated era debates, “Pick Your Pop,” and unfiltered takes with zero corporate spin. If it’s hot in wrestling, we’re talking about it. Step in. We’re In The Ring.