The Ringer Wrestling Show

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Chad Gable’s World Champion Odds and Could There Be Three Bloodlines Loading? Jun 09, 2026

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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

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Mercedes Moné Returns! Plus, Kevin Knight Joins the Don Callis Family Jun 04, 2026

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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).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz

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WWE Clash in Italy Review! Plus, El Grande Americanos Go Off Jun 01, 2026

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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).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz

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WWE Clash in Italy Predictions! May 29, 2026

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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).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz

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Reviewing Double or Nothing and Saturday Night’s Main Event May 27, 2026

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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).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

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“Double or Nothing” and “Saturday Night’s Main Event” Preview. Plus, Charlotte Flair and Sol Ruca Interviews! May 21, 2026

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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.

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Chris Jericho on WWE Rumors and AEW Return. Plus the Wembanyama of Pro Wrestling May 18, 2026

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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.

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz

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Backlash Reaction, WWE’s Reported Pay Cut Requests, and Jack Perry’s Pending Free Agency May 11, 2026

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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.

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

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Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods Mutually Part Ways With WWE May 04, 2026

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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)?

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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Can Darby Allin Last as a Fighting Champion? Plus, Which NXT Call-Up Has the Most Upside? Apr 30, 2026

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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: