The Ringer Wrestling Show

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The Masked Man (Seth Rollins) and the Mystery Crate (Danhausen) Revealed at Elimination Chamber Mar 02, 2026

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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)

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

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Finn Bálor Joins the Show and a Supersized Elimination Chamber Preview Feb 27, 2026

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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).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Guest: Finn Bálor

Producer: Bruce Baldwin

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Olympic Pro Wrestling and the Injuries Threatening WrestleMania Plans Feb 24, 2026

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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)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Bruce Baldwin

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Hangman’s Bold Stipulation and More Crate Speculation Feb 20, 2026

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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)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Stefan Anderson

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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A Mystery Crate Arrives in WWE, Mercedes Moné’s $99 Texts, and Je’Von Evans Heads to Elimination Chamber. Feb 17, 2026

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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).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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AEW Grand Slam Preview. Plus, "Reported" WrestleMania Matches. Feb 13, 2026

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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)
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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WrestleMania's Ticket Sales. Plus: NXT Champion Joe Hendry and Charlotte Flair Join the Show. Feb 10, 2026

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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)

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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

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Liv Morgan, the Greatest Royal Rumble Winner, Joins the Show. Feb 05, 2026

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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)

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

Guest: Liv Morgan

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Roman Reigns Wins the Royal Rumble After Waiting for Someone to Step Up and Take the Ball Feb 02, 2026

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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)

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

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Who Wins the 2026 Royal Rumble? Jan 30, 2026

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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: