Will Dominik Mysterio Be Bigger Than Rey Mysterio Jr.? Plus, Andrade Released From WWE.
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Would you rather be like MJF and get thrown into tables and thumbtacks, or like Shawn Michaels and get both knees replaced (1:04)?
David and Kaz discuss the news about Andrade being released from his WWE contract over the weekend (6:15). Then they discuss Dominik Mysterio's AAA Mega Championship win and ask whether he will become a bigger star than his dad, Rey Mysterio Jr. (30:33).
Later, they look over WWE Wrestlepalooza and AEW and discuss what they are looking forward to the most (53:44). They close the show with potential matches for WrestleMania 43 (1:32:09)
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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Who Is the Greatest Wrestler of Our Time? Plus, Kyle Fletcher Talks Critiques and Challenging for the AEW World Title.
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the criteria for the GOOTs (greatest wrestlers of our time) and an official Masked Man list of wrestlers, and they determine whether they will qualify for the tournament (3:03). Then they discuss the following headlines:
WrestleMania will be in Saudi Arabia in 2027 (6:06)
Carmelo and Trick Williams reunite on NXT (27:30)
The AJ Styles promo on WWE ‘Raw’ (31:50)
Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch are doing their best work together (38:00)
Is LA Knight up next (42:27)?
AJ Lee’s first promo since WWE return (48:24).
Daniel Garcia’s heel turn (59:22)
Then they go over a list of 134 people and decide whether they fall above or below the Steiner line (1:03:01).
Last, AEW TNT champion Kyle Fletcher joins the show and discusses the following:
His approach to having the best match on the card every week (1:30:47)
His character changes after the comparisons to other legends (1:37:43)
His wardrobe and collection of pink suits (1:38:47)
Becoming TNT champion (1:41:08)
Response to a critique from Stevie Richards (1:44:22)
Challenging Adam Page for the AEW world title (1:52:23)
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Guest: Kyle Fletcher
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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AJ Lee Is Back in WWE! Plus, We Have a Date for John Cena’s Last Match.
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: On any given day in Chicago, who gets the biggest pop—Michael Jordan, Mike Singletary, CM Punk, or AJ Lee (0:30)?David and Kaz kick off the show with a huge announcement for next week’s episode of 'The Masked Man Show' (4:11). Then, we get another hot take from Kaz, and he says there is ONE thing AEW could do to get back in the fight with WWE (8:34). Later, they discuss the following:
John Cena’s last match (16:11)
Looking back on John Cena’s heel turn (25:39)
AJ Lee's return to WWE (29:54)
What match are you most excited for at WrestlePoolza (51:31)?
Most exciting matches for AEW Out (55:27)
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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1:29:26
John Cena vs. Ric Flair: The Debate You Asked For
After Kaz’s hot take from Tuesday, he and David fire up the mics to continue the conversation about whether John Cena is the greatest of all time (3:38). Then Brian joins in for a rapid-fire debate on the greatest WWE superstars ever (26:45). After that, they recap the highlights from NXT and AEW Dynamite (45:13).
Last, they are joined by Phil Schneider, who talks about his latest piece on The Ringer, where he lists the 10 greatest matches in the history of the ECW Arena (64:31).
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Guest: Phil Schneider
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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Seth and Becky United Against CM Punk, Plus: John Cena, Greatest of All Time?
David and Kaz fire up the mics and discuss WWE Clash in Paris, where Becky Lynch shocked the world and helped her husband, Seth Rollins, defeat CM Punk (5:46). They discuss the following:
The possibility of CM Punk’s wife, A.J. Lee, returning (0:00)
Who else would join the vision (12:50)
Sami Zayn becomes the WWE United States Champion (26:30)
The Mixed Match Challenge (34:32)
Who is the front-runner for the 2025 wrestler of the year (43:31)?
The case for John Cena being the greatest of all time (50:32)
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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‘The Ringer Wrestling Show’ brings you instant reactions to the biggest matches, breakdowns of the hottest feuds, and analysis of all the latest gossip in the wild world of professional wrestling. Join "The Masked Man" David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Ben Cruz and Brian H. Waters for a podcast feed that redefines what it means to be a wrestling fan.