The Ringer Wrestling Show

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which of the free agents released by WWE would you sign to AEW if you were Tony Khan?

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the landing spots for some of the recently released wrestlers from WWE (02:55), before giving their thoughts on how far TNA has fallen off since their first episode on AMC (08:40). After that, the guys move on to Mike Santana’s debut on NXT after signing with WWE (12:51), followed by a discussion about what Bayley’s next steps could be (18:23) and whether she has the leverage to get a one-year deal with AEW (22:45).

Next, David and Kaz give their takes on Sammy Guevara taking AEW references out of his social media accounts (35:29), before previewing this Sunday's AEW Redemption (38:45). The show wraps up with a conversation about whether Mick Foley is too much for AEW (45:09), and whether Will Ospreay will leave the Death Riders before All In (47:47).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producers: Bruce Baldwin, Ben Cruz, Lucy Brick, and Remy Hernandez
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What NBA player would you choose to be a wrestling fan who takes part in WWE events?

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing whether last night’s ‘Raw’ was a bigger deal than ‘Saturday Night’s Main Event’ (05:28), before Kaz tells the tale of his time backstage at the show (11:02). Next, the guys discuss how the buildup to SummerSlam’s main events has been grounded in humanity instead of heel and face dynamics (22:12).

After that, David and Kaz dive into Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton’s involvement in ‘Saturday Night’s Main Event’ (30:03) before moving on to Baron Corbin and Big Cass’s return to WWE (37:37). Following that, the guys ask whether the loss to Lyra on Saturday was Bayley’s last match in WWE (43:43).

The show wraps up with a discussion about Danhausen’s showing at ‘Saturday Night’s Main Event’ (53:18), Chad Gable after his Grande Americano run (57:02), and whether an AEW faction would ever come to WWE (1:03:01).

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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 you replace the backing of a title belt with?

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the fallout of last night’s ‘Monday Night Raw’ (5:50), including the promo battle and contract signing between Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins heading into their SummerSlam main event (10:18). The guys discuss who they think will win between Roman and Seth (21:04), who they think will win between CM Punk and Cody Rhodes in SummerSlam’s other main event (24:20), and whether there is any combination of main event winners they think WWE should avoid at SummerSlam (26:07).

The guys continue by talking about Oba Femi’s standoff with Brock Lesnar on ‘Raw,’ including a quick conversation about the “police officers” used in that segment (29:32). Next, David gives his take on which WWE legend Gunther is taking the place of (36:01) before giving his opinion on whether Brock Lesnar or Oba Femi will win Hell in a Cell at SummerSlam (40:47).

After that, David sends some praise Adam Pearce’s way (43:49) and asks if Gunther vs. Nick Aldis will happen at SummerSlam (46:32). The show wraps up with some talk about All Elite Wrestling, including the return of "Hangman" Adam Page (51:03) and whether Will Ospreay's win at All In is as big as it gets (54:51).

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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: Whose title win is more exciting: Kenny Omega or CM Punk?

David and Kaz kick off the show by ranking the likelihood of heel turns from Kenny Omega, CM Punk, Will Ospreay, and Cody Rhodes (03:55), before talking about Omega winning the AEW World title from MJF at Beach Break (12:08). Next, the guys give their takes on who should be in the main events of AEW All In and WWE SummerSlam (20:14).

After that, David and Kaz talk about the incredible match that saw Kyle Fletcher defeat Konosuke Takeshita for the AEW International title (24:15), followed by a discussion about what Willow Nightingale's return means for the AEW Women’s Championship heading into All In (36:20).

David and Kaz continue by discussing the talk surrounding Jeff Jarrett following the release of the ‘Dark Side of the Ring’ episodes covering TNA Wrestling (46:45), which turns into a conversation about Jarrett and his legacy (51:46). The show wraps up with a quick discussion on whether Cody Rhodes should turn heel instead of CM Punk (1:03:02).

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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: Who is the greatest WWE transitional champion of all time?

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Sami Zayn’s title reign ending after nine days and zero defenses (05:25). Next, David asks Kaz how he would feel about Cody Rhodes facing CM Punk at SummerSlam (12:37) before discussing what the last big thing to happen was in WWE (18:41). After that, David brings up Kevin Nash’s comments on Sami Zayn possibly taking a pay cut (24:42).

Following that, David and Kaz give their thoughts on Sheamus reportedly leaving WWE at the end of his contract after they tried to get him to take a pay cut (31:42). This dovetails into a general discussion about contracts in pro wrestling (38:31) before a quick detour to some ’80s sitcom talk (50:19). The show wraps up with a conversation about whether Sheamus could’ve had a better run in WWE (1:00:18) and who the Messi of pro wrestling would be (1:07:49).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz
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