The Ringer Wrestling Show

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AJ Styles’s Interesting Response to World Title Criticism. Plus, Cornell Gunter on Solo Sikoa’s Massive Impact | Wednesday Worldwide May 24, 2023

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Ben, Khal, and Brian are hyped for more than 21 hours of wrestling this week! Then they get into the following headlines:

AJ Styles responding to criticism of the World Title being “secondary” (4:10)
Reports of Bianca and the Street Profits turning heel (10:37)
Nick Kahn saying 'Raw' could be moving off Mondays and adding another hour to 'Smackdown' (20:36)

Later, in They Said What?!, they react to a scorching-hot Sting take (00:00). Then, they are joined by Cornell Gunter, who first confronts Ben about their 'WWE 2K23' matchup and then discusses the incredible evolution of Solo Sikoa (40:40). The WW crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (61:50) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (66:45).

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Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters

Guest: Cornell Gunter

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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An Impending Bloodline Implosion? Plus, High Expectations for Trish Stratus and Becky Lynch. | Cheap Heat May 23, 2023

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It’s a great week to be a wrestling fan! Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip discuss their excitement for the week of what will feature three premium live events. They discuss the following:

Seth Rollins interviews with Corey Graves (27:49)
Roman Reigns's “bump” into Solo Sikoa (34:10)
Brock Lesnar injuring Cody Rhodes’s arm (41:57)
Trish Stratus and Becky Lynch’s contract signing (54:37)
AEW 'Double or Nothing' preview (58:36)

Host: Peter Rosenberg, Stat Guy Greg and Bryan Diperstein

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Big Weekend Coming Up for WWE, AEW and NXT! | The Masked Man Show May 22, 2023

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This week, David, Kaz, and Brian kick off the show by discussing Willow Nightingale becoming the inaugural NJPW Strong Women’s Champion (4:44):

Then they discuss the matches they are most looking forward to at the following:

WWE 'Night of Champions' (21:10)
AEW 'Double or Nothing' (43:02)
NXT Battleground (57:18)

Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling.

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

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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The Bachelor Party Special | Cheap Heat May 19, 2023

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Before heading off to watch old wrestling matches with his high school buddies for his bachelor party festivities, Rosenberg grabs Dip to talk about the things that Dip has observed in pro wrestling recently. Plus, Natalie gives more Hebrew food pronunciation lessons (4:27), the guys grill Troy the Goy about his escapades in a stranger’s home, and the guys open the mailbag (34:18).

Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Dip

Producer: Troy Farkas

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CM Punk Rumors Continue | The Masked Man Show May 18, 2023

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David and Kaz are back for another week of analysis in the world of wrestling. Today’s topics include:

Paying respects to Superstar Billy Graham (03:40)
CM Punk’s rumored return (12:00)
Seth Rollins joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe (52:00)

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producers: Brian H. Waters and Jonathan Kermah

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Seth Rollins’s Acting Career in the Way of Title Run? Plus, Potential MITB Participants and AEW’s Big Announcement | Wednesday Worldwide May 17, 2023

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Did you know 'The Ringer Wrestling Show' has an arena on 'WWE 2K23'? Ben and Khal discuss Brian’s Twitch livestream of matches inside the arena. Then, the guys dive into the following:

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WWE being hesitant to make Seth Rollins WWE World Champion due to acting gigs (5:57)
An initial list of men’s Money in the Bank participants (13:40)
WWE teasing JD McDonagh joining the Judgment Day (25:29)

Later, in “They Said What?!," they react to David Shoemaker saying Seth Rollins needs more of a story before becoming the World Heavyweight Champion and one of our listeners’ “hot takes” (31:27). Then for the first time, they react to breaking news in which AEW announces its brand-new Saturday show (47:33)!

The crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (59:28) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (62:06).For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202)-417-8160

The Ringer Wrestling Show is now on TikTok! Follow us there: @RingerWrestling

Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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A Must-See Tag Team Title Matchup, Old People Are Maj, and the Best Seth Rollins Ever!? | Cheap Heat May 16, 2023

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Rosenberg and SGG fly solo as the physically-perturbed Dip is unable to make it today. But in his absence, Rosenberg and SGG discuss:

Roman Reigns shocking The Usos by announcing that he’s partnering with Solo Sikoa to challenge Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn for the tag team championship at Night of Champions (16:55)
Asuka ruining Bianca Belair’s big moment last Friday (24:00)
How much we actually care about Brock Lesnar and Cody Rhodes (34:15)
Why the elder statesmen are secretly carrying professional wrestling right now

Plus, mailbag (48:00) and Rosenberg doesn't want Troy the Goy at his wedding. Troy also informs the guys of his wild Monday afternoon spent with a young woman.

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Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Greg Hyde

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Randy Orton’s Career Possibly Over, World Title Match Is Set, and Roman Reigns Looking for More Gold | The Masked Man Show May 15, 2023

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David and Kaz kick off the show by celebrating mothers and ranking the best mom characters in pro wrestling (5:09). Then they discuss:

Randy Orton’s career possibly being over (8:39)
AJ Styles vs. Seth Rollins in the final for the World Heavyweight Championship (24:17)
Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa will challenge Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn for the tag team titles (40:33)
Bianca Belair and Asuka’s feud resumes on 'SmackDown' (52:14)
An insane triple-threat match in Mexico that took place in the rain (55:13)

They close the show with a few rapid-fire sell-or-no-sell takes.

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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WWE ‘SmackDown’ Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley on The Judgment Day, Dom Mysterio, Zelina Vega, and More! | Cheap Heat May 12, 2023

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In this very special edition of ‘Cheap Heat’ Friday Something, WWE superstar Rhea Ripley joins Peter Rosenberg for a conversation about the following: