The Ringer Wrestling Show

David is joined by AEW TNT champion “The Jet” Kevin Knight! David and Kevin discuss whose idea it was to blow up Darby Allin, what weapon in wrestling frightens him the most, Mara Sadé’s wrestling free agency, and so much more!

(5:26) Kevin’s favorite wrestlers

(7:21) What you learn in the L.A. Dojo most wrestlers don’t

(8:42) How the tag team mindset applies to Kevin’s singles career

(9:59) What it’s like being surrounded by wrestlers just as hungry as he is in the Don Callis Family

(12:24) If he was left to his own devices more in AEW than New Japan

(14:43) Where Mara Sadè will show up next

(16:14) Kevin’s non-wrestling influences

(18:24) Kevin’s other sport

(20:12) Second-guessing high-risk maneuvers

(21:54) How exciting All in is for someone not from the U.K.

(23:30) Kevin’s upcoming falls count anywhere match against Darby Allin

(25:01) Appreciating what’s happening in real time

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Host: David Shoemaker

Guest: Kevin Knight

Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz

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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who had the most effective insult on last night’s ‘AEW Dynamite’?

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing whether CM Punk’s AEW debut or WWE return was better (03:46) before asking whether Kevin Owens is reaping the rewards of the CM Punk–Elite feud (20:40). The guys move on to debate whether there is any way Kevin Owens will beat CM Punk in Toronto on ‘SmackDown’ this Friday (25:29).

After that, David and Kaz start talking about last night’s ‘AEW Dynamite’ (32:36), including Kaz’s proclamation that he doesn't get the Don Callis Family (35:05). Next, David asks who the longest-tenured member of the Don Callis Family is (45:25) before discussing the build for the All In main event between AEW World champion Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay (47:03). David and Kaz go through the rest of the show, including Kevin Knight blowing up Darby Allin (51:52), Jon Moxley’s win over Jay White to advance to the Continental Cup semifinals (57:07), Maya World retaining the TBS title (59:20), and the United Empire’s win over the Don Callis Family (1:03:30).

The show wraps up with David and Kaz giving their takes on Zilla Fatu’s first promo in NXT (1:08:20) and discussing what they think Swerve calling his shot on ‘Dynamite’ means (1::38).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz

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David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Solo Sikoa spiking Roman Reigns in the main event of last night’s ‘Monday Night Raw’ and where Solo ranks among Bloodline-turned–Roman Reigns opponents (06:48). The guys continue by taking a look at the updated bracket for the AAA luchador tournament, with both semifinals set after last night (21:46).

Next, David asks Kaz which future face of wrestling he feels the best about going forward (28:49) before moving on to talk about the ‘SmackDown’ opening segment with Chelsea Green, Nick Aldis, and Gunther (31:53). After that, the guys discuss Jacy Jayne’s Women’s U.S. title win over Tiffany Stratton (43:55) and whether the Kevin Owens–CM Punk feud is going too inside baseball (47:59).

Following that, David and Kaz give their takes on the rest of ‘SmackDown’ (55:06), preview tomorrow night’s ‘AEW Dynamite’ (59:13), and talk about Chad Gable’s win over Rey Mysterio in last night’s main event (1:03:12). The show wraps up with the guys answering: Who is the MC Hammer of pro wrestling (1:12:09)?

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producers: Bruce Baldwin, Ben Cruz, and Remy Hernandez

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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How many members of the Bloodline is too many?

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing whether it's the fault of the booker or the talent when a wrestler doesn't “get over” (09:07), which dovetails into a discussion about Zilla Fatu’s debut on NXT this week (30:07). The guys continue talking about wrestlers from legendary families by giving their takes on the Avery Styles controversy about paying dues from this past weekend (34:39).

Next, David and Kaz ask the question, “Who is the Russell Westbrook of pro wrestling?” (47:50) After that, the guys talk about last night's AEW ‘Dynamite’ (1:03:23), and who the dream match is for Kofi in AEW (1:20:07). The show wraps up with David and Kaz returning to their conversation about Giulia from the last episode (1:25:08).

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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: From now until his passing, will Ric Flair have more marriages or matches?

David and Kaz kick off the show by explaining their criteria as they check the temperature of wrestlers from WWE and AEW (06:16). The guys start by taking a look at Dominik Mysterio, and ask whether he's as over as he was a couple of years ago (8:29). Next, the guys move on to Pénta (16:33), before moving on to LA Knight (20:56) and Roxanne Perez (23:40).

After that, David and Kaz give their takes on Giulia's usage recently (25:33), before a heat check on Lyra Valkyria following her heel turn (35:20). Then, the guys move their attention to the Brawling Birds and Divine Dominion (41:03), before giving their takes on the Eddie Kingston discourse from this past weekend (43:43).

David and Kaz continue by discussing the Kevin Owens–CM Punk promo from last Friday's ‘SmackDown’ (48:44), before returning to heat check Bron Breakker and Oba Femi (55:00), Austin Theory (59:34), Kevin Knight (1:05:40), and “Speedball” Mike Bailey (1:06:58). After that, the guys set their sights on “Switchblade” Jay White (1:08:55) followed by the men he's feuding with, the Dogs (1:11:01). David and Kaz’s heat check rounds out with the guys taking a look at Blake Monroe (1:15:07), Fatal Influence (1:17:51), Sol Ruca (1:20:11), and Je’Von Evans (1:22:28).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producers: Bruce Baldwin, Ben Cruz, and Remy Hernandez

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