The Ringer Wrestling Show

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who is the ideal wrestler to send on a morning show?

On today’s episode, David and Kaz start the show joined by NXT and WWE Radio’s Vic Joseph (08:03)! Vic and the guys talk about the difference in mindset between calling wrestling for TV and radio (09:54), including how he calls entrances on radio (13:24). After that, Vic talks about how much lead time he was given before the SummerSlam WWE Radio broadcast (17:29), his chemistry with Booker T (20:19), and some of his career goals (23:56).

Next, David and Kaz ask what he gets the biggest kick out of while announcing the WWE’s future superstars in NXT (27:36) before Vic explains the differences between Triple H, Shawn Michaels, and Vince McMahon being in your ear while announcing (30:00). The interview wraps up with Vic giving his personal rankings of the WWE’s major PLEs (37:01) and Vic sharing his thoughts on the passing of Benjamin Satterley, known to wrestling fans as “Pac” and “Adrian Neville” (40:37).

After that, David and Kaz give their quick thoughts on last night’s ‘Monday Night Raw’ (45:40). The show ends with David welcoming producer Bruce on to discuss some news from outside the wrestling ring (54:20) before David gives his thoughts on TJP’s recent comments (59:03).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Guest: Vic Joseph

Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: On a scale of 1-10, how emotionally spent are you after last night’s PAC tribute episode of ‘Dynamite’?

David and Kaz kick off today’s show by discussing last night’s AEW 'Dynamite’ tribute show for the late Benjamin “PAC” Satterley (02:45), before they dive deeper into the details that stood out on the touching tribute show, which saw his coworkers and friends honor his life inside and outside the wrestling ring (17:58). Next, the guys raise the question about whether Bryan Danielson’s comeback from retirement is real or whether this was a one-off appearance (49:04). The show ends with some quick discussion of this weekend’s 'MLP: Northern Rising' show and a quick ‘SmackDown’ preview (58:10).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What would Pénta dress you in?

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Will Ospreay’s win over Jon Moxley in the main event of All Out to retain the AEW World Championship (6:35), including what they thought hit and what they thought missed. After that, the guys give a quick run-through of their takes on the matches from the show as well as the overall show (16:34) before taking a pause to discuss Steven Borden’s injury at the show (21:22).

Kaz continues by highlighting the late Benjamin “Pac” Satterley’s love of dancehall music, and he tells a story he heard from one of Pac’s closest friends (39:07). Following that, David takes some time to give his thoughts on WWE counterprogramming AEW’s tribute show to Pac by airing Worlds Collide against it on YouTube (50:02) before the guys return to put a bow on their AEW All Out discussion (53:33).

David and Kaz continue giving their perspectives on the WWE’s new highlight deal with Bleacher Report and whether it means anything for AEW (1:00:21). The show wraps up with a recap of last night’s 'Monday Night Raw' (1:06:55) and a quick Money in the Bank card rundown (1:20:32).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz
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Today, David and Kaz come together to remember one of the greatest wrestlers to step inside a wrestling ring, Benjamin “PAC” Satterley, who passed away yesterday at the age of 40 (00:40). David and Kaz share their reactions to his untimely passing, talk about their favorite memories of him, and share which of his matches will stay with them forever (24:53).

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who will be no. 1 in the 2027 PWI 500?

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing this year’s PWI 500 (4:37), and the man who sits atop that list, MJF (7:58). The guys follow up their PWI talk with a conversation about WWE’s deal to air ‘Main Event’ on Rumble (17:52), before moving on to discuss how the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal affects pro wrestling (28:02), and Max Caster and Anthony Bowens reportedly becoming free agents next month (35:29).

Next, David and Kaz set their sights on AEW’s All Out pay-per-view this Saturday (41:45), giving their predictions for Darby Allin and Steven Borden vs. Kyle Fletcher and Kevin Knight (45:01), and the ladder match between Cope and Cage, the Young Bucks, and FTR for the AEW Tag Team Championships (48:42). The guys take a pause in their AEW All Out preview to discuss wrestling being to Chicago what basketball is to New York (55:52).

David and Kaz get back on track by giving their predictions for the Chicago Street Fight between the Brawling Birds and Divine Dominion for the AEW Women’s Tag Team Championships (1:06:19), Swerve and New Level vs. Hangman and Brodido for the AEW Trios Championships (1:07:59), and Kazuchika Okada vs. Tommaso Ciampa for the AEW International Championship (1:11:09).

The guys keep it rolling by giving their thoughts on Andrade vs. PAC for the AEW National Championship (1:15:44), and Willow Nightingale vs. Thekla for the AEW Women’s World Championship no. 1 contendership (1:19:09). The show wraps up with David and Kaz guessing who will answer Persephone’s TBS title open challenge (1:22:25), before giving their predictions of the AEW World title match between Will Ospreay and Jon Moxley (1:23:57)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz
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