The Ringer Wrestling Show

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), who they think will win between CM Punk and Cody Rhodes in SummerSlam’s other main event (24:20), and whether there is any combination of main event winners they think WWE should avoid at SummerSlam (26:07). The guys continue by talking about Oba Femi’s standoff with Brock Lesnar on ‘Raw,’ including a quick conversation about the “police officers” used in that segment (29:32). Next, David gives his take on which WWE legend Gunther is taking the place of (36:01) before giving his opinion on whether Brock Lesnar or Oba Femi will win Hell in a Cell at SummerSlam (40:47). After that, David sends some praise Adam Pearce’s way (43:49) and asks if Gunther vs. Nick Aldis will happen at SummerSlam (46:32). The show wraps up with some talk about All Elite Wrestling, including the return of "Hangman" Adam Page (51:03) and whether Will Ospreay's win at All In is as big as it gets (54:51). Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 and WWE SummerSlam (20:14). After that, David and Kaz talk about the incredible match that saw Kyle Fletcher defeat Konosuke Takeshita for the AEW International title (24:15), followed by a discussion about what Willow Nightingale's return means for the AEW Women’s Championship heading into All In (36:20). David and Kaz continue by discussing the talk surrounding Jeff Jarrett following the release of the ‘Dark Side of the Ring’ episodes covering TNA Wrestling (46:45), which turns into a conversation about Jarrett and his legacy (51:46). The show wraps up with a quick discussion on whether Cody Rhodes should turn heel instead of CM Punk (1:03:02). Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 brings up Kevin Nash’s comments on Sami Zayn possibly taking a pay cut (24:42). Following that, David and Kaz give their thoughts on Sheamus reportedly leaving WWE at the end of his contract after they tried to get him to take a pay cut (31:42). This dovetails into a general discussion about contracts in pro wrestling (38:31) before a quick detour to some ’80s sitcom talk (50:19). The show wraps up with a conversation about whether Sheamus could’ve had a better run in WWE (1:00:18) and who the Messi of pro wrestling would be (1:07:49). Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 crowned Queen of the Ring (27:11). After that, David and Kaz move on to Forbidden Door, where they discuss Will Ospreay defeating Swerve Strickland to win the men’s Owen Hart Cup tournament (30:48). Following that, the guys move onto Seth Rollins’s win over Bron Breakker at Night of Champions (40:47), before giving some brief thoughts on NXT’s Great American Bash (47:29). David and Kaz bring the conversation back to Forbidden Door by discussing the Young Bucks’s win over El Skyteam and Unbound Company (52:04), Team Briscoe beating Team MJF (54:58), and Switchblade Jay White’s return (57:25). David and Kaz finish up their thoughts on WWE’s Night of Champions by asking who will end Sami Zayn’s title reign (1:06:30), before giving their thoughts on Mercedes Moné’s Owen Hart Cup tournament win over Maya World (1:15:28). The show rounds out with the guys giving their thoughts on the rest of Forbidden Door (1:20:47), followed by David giving a Masked Man Show version of the Notebook Dump (1:29:34). Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 WrestleMania weekend (18:11)? They then pivot to what the best match of the weekend will be (19:53). Next, the guys give their Night of Champions predictions (27:11), starting with Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther vs. Sami Zayn (28:13). David and Kaz later dive into their predictions for Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker (36:31), the King and Queen of the Ring finals (44:09), Tiffany Stratton vs. Jade Cargill (55:17), and Trick Williams vs. Ricky Saints (57:14). Following that, they move on to AEW’s Forbidden Door (1:00:23), giving their predictions on Kenny Omega vs. Zack Sabre Jr., Jon Moxley vs. Bandido (1:02:11), Team Briscoe vs. Team MJF (1:03:15), the Owen Hart Cup tournament finals (1:05:57), Thekla vs. Starlight Kid (1:10:36), The Dogs vs. Copeland and Christian (1:11:40), and El Skyteam vs. The Young Bucks vs. Unbound Co. (1:13:13). After that, the guys quickly run through NXT's Great American Bash (1:15:23) and TNA’s Slammiversary (1:21:51). Finally, the show wraps up with a brief SmackDown preview (1:28:32) and a quick conversation about the Fanatics steel chair incident (1:31:08). Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 of Fame if he doesn't win a world title in the next few years (14:54). After that, David and Kaz discuss the similarities and differences between the wrestlers that fans think “deserve” a world title run despite not having all the tools (18:38) before explaining how they would define the “WWE style” of professional wrestling to someone who doesn’t know (24:23). Following that, the guys answer whether Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods would make a bigger splash in AEW than Enzo Amore and Big Cass would by returning to WWE (31:54). The show rounds out with David and Kaz answering what past faction they would reform in today’s day and age (50:27). Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 (10:13). David and Kaz continue by listing off wrestlers they wouldn’t call by just their first names (22:30), followed by Kaz recounting his experience moderating a Q&A at the Tribeca Film Festival last week (27:25). Kaz brings the conversation back to wrestling by bringing up Roxanne Perez’s match against Charlotte Flair last night (33:40), and David gives his thoughts on Chad Gable following his face turn (41:03). After that, the guys question whether or not Jalen Brunson or Jacob Fatu are lying about their height (49:11),  before wrapping the show up with some talk about UFC Freedom 250 (53:58), Drew McIntyre’s absence from the ring (1:01:55), and where Danhausen goes from here (1:05:35). Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 about what living in Tampa would do for a wrestling reporter’s credibility (11:33), and later bring up the use of A1 steak sauce as an adult (13:56). After that, the guys get back on track with the World Cup of pro wrestling, choosing entrants for each country in our bracket (22:18). The show rounds out with David and Kaz picking winners for the first round (33:27), followed by the second and third rounds (42:16). Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, including whether a third iteration of the faction may surface with the Zilla Fatu-to-WWE rumors swirling even more. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, David and Kaz discuss WWE putting the El Grande Americano vs. El Grande Americano match from Noche de los Grandes on Netflix after RAW this week (27:02). Following that, Kaz introduces David to the 82-0 Game, which spawns their own ideas about a wrestling version of the game (31:01). The show rounds out with some talk about the Queen of the Ring quarterfinals (42:22) and a quick vibe check on Tony D’Angelo and NXT (50:44). Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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), starting with their thoughts on Cody Rhodes defeating Gunther (25:10). Next, they give their takes on Rhea Ripley’s win over Jade Cargill (33:54), and preview the Queen of the Ring bracket (35:18). David and Kaz continue by discussing Brock Lesnar beating Oba Femi (41:56), before talking about Sol Ruca’s big win over Becky Lynch to win the Women’s Intercontinental Championship (50:42). Lastly, the show ends with the guys giving their thoughts on Roman Reign’s win over Jacob Fatu in Tribal Combat (53:55). Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 in America isn't a thing (06:38). Following that, David and Kaz run through their predictions for Clash in Italy this weekend: (16:03) - World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu in Tribal Combat (20:47) - Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther (26:33) - WWE Women's Champion Rhea Ripley vs. Jade Cargill (30:52) - Women's Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch vs. Sol Ruca (38:56) - Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar 2 The show ends with some quick discussions about AAA’s Noche de los Grandes this weekend (51:41), an AEW Dynamite recap (56:15), and a preview of tonight’s 'SmackDown' (1:01:56). Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Nothing review ends with their take on the rest of the card before looking forward to tonight’s 'AEW Dynamite' (31:33) The rest of the show sees David and Kaz giving their takes on WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event (43:20), before David ends the show by asking if Takeshita or Kevin Knight’s turn on Sunday will be a bigger deal (59:57). Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 stars, Sol Ruca, ahead of her highly anticipated match against Becky Lynch at ‘Saturday Night’s Main Event’ (37:40). Sol explains how she came up with her epic “Sol Snatcher” finisher, dealing with the newest set of wrestling fan trolls since getting called up to the main roster, advice she received from John Cena right before his last match, and much more! After that, David and Kaz link up with the Queen herself, Charlotte Flair, for an extensive chat on her career, her feud with Becky Lynch, and more (54:45). They start off by discussing the biggest lessons learned from Charlotte’s epic feud with The Man, including the infamous title exchange that went sideways. Charlotte also dives into her journey of understanding wrestling psychology, her current run with Alexa Bliss, and why she thinks she’s doing the best character work of her career right now. Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Run so far (41:42) Iyo Sky and Naraku (fka EVIL) getting married (46:51) The show ends with Chris Jericho joining ahead of AEW’s massive “Double or Nothing” pay-per-view this Sunday, May 24, 2026 (56:55). Jericho talks about the most underrated moments of his career, the rumors of returning to WWE, his recent AEW return, Stadium Stampede, his time filming ’Margo’s Got Money Troubles, and why he is a legitimate licensed magician in the state of Nevada. Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Rollins-Bron Breakker feud over? Why this Trick Williams-Sami Zayn match was better than their WrestleMania match (and take a slight detour into Zayn and other WWE superstars’ reported pay cuts) Asuka’s potential retirement Danhausen’s mainstream appeal How strong Jacob Fatu came out of the main event Whose stock rose most after the PLE? They close out the show talking Darby Allin’s successful AEW World Championship defense over PAC at Fairway to Hell, as well as Jack Perry’s pending free agency and if he could potentially be WWE-bound. Subscribe to the⁠⁠ Ringer Wrestling YouTube channel!⁠ Be sure to follow us on⁠ BlueSky⁠,⁠ TikTok⁠,⁠ Instagram, Threads⁠, and⁠ X⁠. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 with the New Day (23:17)? The meaning of restructuring a contract (30:41) Is WWE worried about the competition (37:43)? Roman Reigns won’t work TV shows in June (45:45) Jacy Jayne defeats Charlotte Flair (56:18) Is the Bloodline running WWE again (60:17)? Who will have the biggest post-WWE career (68:51)? Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Subscribe to the Ringer Wrestling YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 biggest upside? (45:31) Thoughts on Roman Reigns’s full-time schedule (1:02:57) Three matches set for WWE Backlash (1:16:59) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Subscribe to the Ringer Wrestling YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 (56:42)Rey Mysterio Jr. defeats El Grande Americano (57:58)Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X.Subscribe to the Ringer Wrestling YouTube channel!Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducer: Brian H. WatersAdditional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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’ ( 27:29)The Street Profits Return (30:11)CM Punk to challenge Cody Rhodes (34:51)Tommaso Ciampa vs Darby Allin (37:42)Later they sit down with the director of the four-part Hulk Hogan documentary, Bryan Storkel, and got some insight on the process (44:36)! They discussed the following:The most difficult thing to convey about Hogan (45:01)How many times did they interview Hogan? (46:23)What was Hogan like at the end? (47:06)The most revealing interview (50:20)The differences between Hulk Hogan and Terry Bollea (53:12)The challenges of telling Hogan's story (10:56)Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideGuest: Bryan StorkelProducer: Brian H. WatersAdditional Production Supervision: Ben CruzCheck out David’s special PSA to wrestling fans on our YouTube channel.Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X.Subscribe to the Ringer Wrestling YouTube channel!Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Ben Cruz, and Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, and X.Subscribe to the Ringer Wrestling YouTube channel!Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 and Kazeem Famuyide Guests: Kit Wilson, Nia Jax, Lash Legend, Je’Von Evans, and Brad Balukjian Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Jade Cargill (33:58) Women’s tag team match (37:56) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Subscribe to the Ringer Wrestling YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Ben Cruz, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Williams vs. Sami Zayn (35:58) Becky Lynch vs. AJ Lee (41:36) Ladder match for the Intercontinental Championship (47:59) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Subscribe to the Ringer Wrestling YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Ben Cruz, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Subscribe to the Ringer Wrestling YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Ben Cruz, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 discuss the current build of WrestleMania and the fact that WWE is offering 25 percent off ticket prices (58:40). Then, they welcome Shawn Michaels to the show ahead of the premiere of his brand-new documentary, and they discuss the following (1:23:12): Was Carmelo Anthony the inspiration for naming Carmelo Hayes? (1:24:01) What makes this documentary different? (1:25:22) The moment when in-ring work and promo work clicked (1:31:50) Has there ever been an NXT star you wanted to keep? (1:37:16) Keeping up with Bret Hart’s comments (1:40:20) Will there be another Mr. WrestleMania? (1:44:56) Who is Mrs. WrestleMania? (1:47:52) Later, they welcome Paul Walter Hauser ahead of his matches in Las Vegas during WrestleMania weekend (1:49:30): Paul rates our YouTube backgrounds (1:51:43) The New Day and Big E finishing their story (1:52:23) How movie and TV acting compares to wrestling acting (1:54:54) Where to find his upcoming matches (2:02:34) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Subscribe to the Ringer Wrestling YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Ben Cruz, and Brian H. Waters Guests: Shawn Michaels and Paul Walter Hauser Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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’ (17:13) What Are the Chances The Rock Wrestles Again? (24:10) TKO Is the Heel Now? (33:12) WrestleMania Ticket Prices (42:55) Who Is the Biggest Star Not Booked? (54:09) WrestleMania Hype Draft (59:43) Tony Khan Joins the Show  (1:18:40)  When Was AEW's Most Pivotal Point? (1:19:39) Is Thekla the Rookie of the Year (1:21:39)? Chris Jericho’s Return to AEW (1:23:17) Growing as an Owner (1:26:23) Kenny Omega Vs. MJF (1:35:41) Reactions to TNA Cancelling Crossover Matches (1:40:42) What Does Tony Khan Do in His Spare Time? (1:47:13) They close the show with a lightning round of AEW Dynasty predictions (1:54:07) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Subscribe to the Ringer Wrestling YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Ben Cruz, and Brian H. Waters Guest: Tony Khan Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 with his Pat McAfee post (4:16) Does it make sense for Pat McAfee to join Randy Orton (10:59)? WWE is not as hot as it was two years ago (20:25)! Does Cody Rhodes believe in himself as a top guy (38:54)? Celebrities involved in WrestleMania 42 (50:23) David goes through his wrestling tabs (57:50) NXT Stand & Deliver results (1:09:44) ‘WWE Raw’ preview (1:16:57) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 attacks iShowSpeed at his home (43:12) The Hurt Syndicate is back in business. (50:44) NXT Stand and Deliver preview (1:00:41) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide and  Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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) Sami Zayn winning the WWE United States Championship (19:18) Which match they're more invested in: Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton or Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk (32:56) Kenny Omega defeating Swerve Strickland to become no. 1 contender for the AEW World Title (41:20) WWE ‘Raw’ at Madison Square Garden preview (54:23) Bad News Brown being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame (1:10:59) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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) Stephanie Vaquer and Liv Morgan (33:36) Then they discuss what Je’Von Evans, Trick Williams, Gunther and a few others could be doing at WrestleMania (36:00)Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide and  Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 answers Brock Lesnar’s open challenge (1:12:34) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide and  Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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) ESPN will no longer use letter grades for WWE PLEs (23:00) Brock Lesnar’s potential opponents for WrestleMania (49:25rtt) AEW ‘Revolution’ Preview (56:28) Then Ben Cruz sits down with MJF ahead of his Texas Death match with Adam Hangman Page, where he discusses not only how he is preparing for the match, but also how he is preparing his wife, and his fellow 'Happy Gilmore 2' cast members (1:46:01). Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide,  Brian H. Waters, and Ben Cruz Guest: Maxwell Jacob Friedman Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 impressive wrestling resume  (26:26) MJF adds the Texas Death Match to his list of great matches (48:36) Randy Orton beats down Cody Rhodes during the ‘WrestleMania’ contract signing (54:19) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide and  Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 skills, mic skills, physical look, and signature moves (3:00) Brian’s perfect wrestler in MyRISE mode in 'WWE 2K26' (8:40) Is CM Punk working heel right now (20:33)? Whether or not David was one of the masked men on 'Raw' (50:10) Logan Paul’s WrestleMania and whether or not Tom Brady was involved (52:07) Oba Femi’s dominant win over Rusev (56:40) Cody Rhodes regains the Undisputed WWE Championship, and fans are buying bots to dislike the YouTube video (1:31:20) Then Ben speaks with AEW superstar Swerve Strickland, and they discuss the following: The total number of matches Swerve has had in his career (1:38:35) Looking back at his AEW debut four years ago (1:40:39) How he's evolved and become physically bigger since his debut (1:46:23) Reactions to Kaz’s description of his personality (1:49:34) Previewing his match with Brody King at AEW Revolution (1:52:30) His viral entrance with Prince Nana (1:57:24) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Brian H. Waters, and Ben Cruz Guest: Swerve Strickland Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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) CM Punk brings up Roman Reigns’s father in his promo (25:22) Wearing lucha masks is a part of everyday fashion (58:30) Hot take: David says that Demolition was better than Road Warriors (1:00:00) Later, Drew McIntyre speaks with David, Ben, and Brian ahead of his match with Cody Rhodes on SmackDown, a showdown that he is urging Nick Aldis to cancel. He also discusses the following: Thoughts on CM Punk and Roman Reigns's promo battle (1:05:32) Opponent preferences for WrestleMania (1:06:27) Working with Cody Rhodes in 2010 versus 2026 (124) His postretirement diet (1:15:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker, Ben Cruz, and Brian H. Waters Guest: Drew McIntyre Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Elimination Chamber as the Masked Man (22:26) Randy Orton wins the men’s Elimination Chamber match with Drew McIntyre’s interference (29:42) Rhea Ripley will challenge Jade Cargill at WrestleMania (46:20) Kiana James and Raquel Rodriguez were impressive in the Elimination Chamber (51:30) WWE 'Raw' preview (1:02:24) Be sure to check out our videos on⁠ BlueSky⁠,⁠ TikTok⁠,⁠ Instagram Threads⁠, and⁠ X⁠. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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? (33:42) How they would push the young talent in WWE (49:09) Predictions for the men’s Elimination Chamber (54:35) Predictions for the women’s Elimination Chamber (1:11:48) The show ends with Finn Bálor joining before he faces off with CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship this Saturday. They discuss the subtle changes to his character recently (1:39:01), his relationship with cannabis (1:49:03), and what AJ Styles has meant to him throughout his career (1:52:46). Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Finn Bálor Producer: Bruce Baldwin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 (28:10) Whether recent injuries have thrown the WrestleMania plans out the window (36:20) Who the most surprising winner of the Men’s Elimination Chamber would be (47:50) Who they think the masked man is on 'Raw' (1:01:48) AJ Styles's retirement celebration on 'Raw' last night (1:10:12) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Bruce Baldwin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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) Be sure to check out our videos on⁠ BlueSky⁠,⁠ TikTok⁠,⁠ Instagram Threads⁠, and⁠ X⁠. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Stefan Anderson  Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Chamber (27:10). MJF’s upcoming AEW title defense against Zilla Fatu at House of Glory in New York City (43:31) AEW Grand Slam recap (49:10) The mystery crate that will be open at the end of the month (1:09:37). Be sure to check out our videos on⁠ BlueSky⁠,⁠ TikTok⁠,⁠ Instagram Threads⁠, and⁠ X⁠. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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,⁠ TikTok⁠,⁠ Instagram Threads⁠, and⁠ X⁠.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducer: Brian H. WatersAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 and Liv Morgan- Stephanie Vaquer showdowns on 'Raw' (55:01) Rhea Ripley and LA Knight qualify for the Elimination Chamber (59:06) Then, new NXT Champion Joe Hendry joins the show and discusses the following: Working in the United States during the pandemic and going back to the U.K. (1:15:18) Going from having a viral song to becoming NXT champion (1:23:20) Being NXT champion and facing WWE champion Drew McIntyre (1:2434) Learning how to approach the art of timing from John Cena (1:27:23) And in a bonus interview, Ben Cruz speaks with Charlotte Flair at Super Bowl’s Radio Row, where they discuss the following: Throwing Alexa out at the Royal Rumble 1:31:47 Charlotte shows Ben how to do the heart hands (1:33:44) Joining Bayley at her Lodestone Women’s Wrestling camp (1:35:20) Her relationship with Bayley (1:36:57) Be sure to check out our videos on⁠ BlueSky⁠,⁠ TikTok⁠,⁠ Instagram Threads⁠, and⁠ X⁠. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Ben Cruz and Brian H. Waters Guests: Joe Hendry and Charlotte Flair Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Women’s World Title (24:53) Roman Reigns chooses CM Punk for his WrestleMania opponent (30:25) Building a WrestleMania card with majority of women’s matches (40:54) Then, Liv Morgan joins after her Royal Rumble victory and discusses the following: Breaking down backstage after winning the Rumble (1:03:31) Her attempt to help Raquel Rodriguez win the Women’s World Title on 'WWE Raw' (1:08:05) Wearing the Swarovski Jordan 1s in her Royal Rumble win (1:12:38) Waiting to pick her WrestleMania opponent (126:00) Be sure to check out our videos on⁠ BlueSky⁠,⁠ TikTok⁠,⁠ Instagram Threads⁠, and⁠ X⁠. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters Guest: Liv Morgan Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Rumble, and Brie Bella makes a shocking return (34:16) Drew McIntyre defeats Sami Zayn (55:27) Gunther ends AJ Styles's WWE career (59:00) Be sure to check out our videos on⁠ BlueSky⁠,⁠ TikTok⁠,⁠ Instagram Threads⁠, and⁠ X⁠. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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) Be sure to check out our videos on⁠ BlueSky⁠,⁠ TikTok⁠,⁠ Instagram Threads⁠, and⁠ X⁠. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide and Ben Cruz  Producer: Stefan Anderson  Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 (15:09) Jacob Fatu’s transformation and his match with Cody Rhodes (20:54) AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura take it back to Strong Style (31:00) Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky defend their tag titles against Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez (38:37) Who is the wild card to win the Royal Rumble (45:50)? Be sure to check out our videos on⁠ BlueSky⁠,⁠ TikTok⁠,⁠ Instagram Threads⁠, and⁠ X⁠.Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. WatersAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 (1:02:21) David’s rant of the week: Wrestlers should never wear plaid on television (1:14:34) Saturday Night’s Main Event preview (1:22:9) Be sure to check out our videos on⁠ BlueSky⁠,⁠ TikTok⁠,⁠ Instagram Threads⁠, and⁠ X⁠. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices