The Ringer Wrestling Show

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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Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz
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Today, David and Kaz are joined by WWE superstar Iyo Sky! Her and the guys discuss her relationship to ‘Clash of Clans’ (05:22), people paying more attention to her personal life (06:52), and what she expects in her ‘Money in the Bank’ qualifying match against La Catalina and Roxanne Perez (07:43). Next, David and Kaz ask Iyo what pressure comes with being known for always having great matches (08:57), if she thinks she's the best wrestler on the planet (09:49), and her favorite wrestler to watch (10:22). The interview continues with the guys asking Iyo if she has spoken to Rhea Ripley during her absence from WWE TV (11:27), if it hurts when she jumps off a cage with a trash can on her head (13:04), and what the biggest change in her life has been since becoming a top WWE superstar (13:59). The interview ends with David asking Iyo what she hopes the next year of her career looks like (15:51).

David and Kaz discuss the fallout from the main event of last Friday's ‘SmackDown’ between Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens (17:19). Next, David asks Kaz if he ever goes to a barber that supports the wrong sports teams (31:43), before asking whether Johnny Gargano is in the ‘SmackDown’ main event scene (35:29).

After that, the guys discuss the ‘Money in the Bank’ qualifying matches, including who has qualified already, and the upcoming qualifying matches (40:59). Following that, David asks Kaz for the over/under on combined WrestleMania appearances left for Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, and CM Punk (46:37).

The episode winds down with David and Kaz running through the big names that haven't been seen on WWE TV lately (49:20), and Kaz tells a story about Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Garnett that pivots to a conversation about trash talking in pro wrestling (55:23).

Iyo Sky has been recruited by Cody Rhodes and the rest of the ‘Clash of Clans’ community—along with fellow WWE superstars, including Gunther and The Undertaker—to help Cody hunt down John Cena's base in the never ending world of ‘Clash of Clans.’

Download ‘Clash of Clans’ for iOS or Google Play today to help Rhodes in his search for Cena until September 30th.

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Guest: Iyo Sky

Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What wrestler from your childhood are you most shocked hasn't ended up in jail?

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Brian Cage admitting to steroid use (11:24), before pivoting to a conversation about wrestling impressions (25:09). The guys continue with praise for Chad Gable’s win over Dragon Lee from this week’s ‘Monday Night Raw’ (34:58), then ask who should face Roman Reigns after LA Knight at ‘Money in the Bank’ (42:54).Next, David and Kaz answer the question: What would you have Oba Femi do at WrestleMania if the Rock faces Roman Reigns (49:40)? Following that, Kaz gives his rankings of nepo babies in pro wrestling (56:53). Later the guys recap this week’s ‘AEW Dynamite’ (1:03:46) and preview CMLL’s 93rd Aniversario tonight (1:07:13).The show wraps up with a quick preview of tonight’s ‘SmackDown’ (142) and a short discussion of WWE’s reported plan to not air this weekend’s Worlds Collide show live (123).Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Would you rather have the fame of saving a kid from traffic on social media, or be the final WWE Speed champion?

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing last weekend’s loaded slate of wrestling (4:08), taking stock of the winners and jobbers (7:51). The guys start by giving their thoughts on El Grande Americano winning the AAA Mega Championship, followed by asking where Dominik Mysterio fits in as a member of the ‘Raw’ roster (18:03). After that, the guys move onto their next winners, Corey Graves (23:22) and Sami Zayn (26:36).

While Kaz takes a quick break, producer Bruce joins David to give his winners of the week, starting with Stephanie Vaquer (35:41). The guys continue by going down their lists of winners, discussing Daniel Garcia (38:15) and Steven Borden (39:32), before talking about Omos’s big weekend that saw him defeat Rey Mysterio and win the Copa Bardahl (43:00).

David and Bruce move on to give their takes on El Carnicero’s win over Psycho Clown (50:08), followed by the surprise appearance of Galeno and El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr., as well as their win over the War Raiders (51:41). David and Bruce continue their way through this weekend’s Triplemania show, discussing Los Perros Del Mal getting their old theme back (55:28), and La Catalina’s win over Flammer (58:58).

Kaz rejoins the show to give his take on which title win this weekend was his favorite (1:07:29), before diving into Monday's main event that saw Roman Reigns defeat Pénta (1:12:40). The show wraps up with some quick conversation about Ilja Dragunov reportedly signing with AEW (1:23:46).

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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: Of any combination, living or dead, who would your dream wrestling announce team be?

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the controversy in which Oba Femi pushed Bronson Reed's foot off of himself this week on ‘RAW’ (13:46), then pose the question: Is Oba Femi getting too big a head (22:27)? The guys continue by giving their reactions to the social media post Keith Lee made this week, and wonder whether he has joined what seems to be a cult (25:15).

Next, David and Kaz discuss Anya Rune finally hitting the Hadouken on ‘Evolve’ after being released by WWE a few weeks ago (30:27). After that, the guys give their takes on whether the New Level is not being serious enough in AEW (37:17), before Kaz asks David whether he thinks we'll see El Generico on ‘SmackDown’ in Mexico City tonight (39:44).

David and Kaz move on to talk of how Damian Priest might perform if he made a run in AAA (44:21), followed by a quick preview of this weekend’s Triplemania shows (52:11). The show wraps up with David sharing his thoughts on Nick Khan’s appearance on ‘Get Up’ this morning (56:49).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz
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