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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who is the irrational favorite of this podcast?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Speedball Mike Bailey becoming All Elite (0:44) and MJF’s conversation with MVP (09:00). Then, they recap NXT Roadblock (12:22). Last, they look at the current WrestleMania card and discuss how hype they are for each match (24:03).
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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Ben, Khal, Brian, and David kick off the show with an in-person recap from Khal who was at Madison Square Garden for ‘Monday Night Raw’ (1:06). Then, they discuss the following:
Seth Rollins defeats CM Punk in a cage match; Roman Reigns returns (5:25)
What could be the favor Paul Heyman owes CM Punk (10:32)?
Where does Jey Uso-Gunther fall on the card for Mania (19:45)?
How long can Cody Rhodes continue the match build without John Cena around (25:24)?
Then, they go to the Worldwide hotline and react to a call regarding the Rock’s role as the Final Boss and how it has a few Star Wars elements to it (41:47). The guys welcome Ethan Page ahead of his New York City Street Fight at NXT Roadblock (51:12). He discusses the following:
Why this will be the quickest Street Fight (52:04)
What he does and doesn’t like about Je’Von Evans (54:50)
His most difficult video game hobby (71:45)
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Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters
Guest: Ethan Page and David Shoemaker
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which wrestler’s blood would you most want to lick off a steel cage?
David and Kaz kick off the show by recapping the entire card from AEW Revolution, beginning with the lackluster main event between Jon Moxley and Adam Copeland (03:35). They then dive into the rest of the card from the show:
Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher (18:21)
Kenny Omega vs. Konosuke Takeshita (30:56)
Toni Storm vs. Mariah May (34:10)
The Hurt Syndicate vs. The Outrunners (47:33)
Kazuchika Okada vs. Brody King (52:21)
Swerve Strickland vs. Ricochet (58:07)
Mercedes Mone vs. Momo Watanabe (01:05:34)
Hangman Adam Page def. MJF (01:08:32)
After going through the card, they briefly discuss Naomi and Bianca Belair’s segment from 'SmackDown' and preview tonight's episode of 'Raw' (01:20:20).
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you could call any match from AEW Revolution this weekend, which would it be? (00:42) David and Kaz start the pod with a preview of AEW Revolution, including:
Cope vs. Jon Moxley (05:47)
Toni Storm vs. Mariah May (34:36)
MJF vs. Hangman Page (41:10)
Ricochet vs Swerve Strickland (45:46)
Kenny Omega vs. Konosuke Takeshita (48:42)
Mercedes Mone vs Momo Watanabe (52:26)
Kazuchika Okada vs. Brody King (54:15)
Kyle Fletcher vs. Will Ospreay (57:56)
The Hurt Syndicate vs. The Outrunners (60:22)
After, they discuss the potential of a CM Punk–Roman Reigns–Seth Rollins Triple Threat match at WrestleMania 41 and Iyo Sky’s upset win over Rhea Ripley for the Women’s World Championship (65:34) and Rey Fenix’s reported release from AEW (72:56).
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Eduardo Ocampo
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by discussing whether or not John Cena’s heel turn was bigger than Hulk Hogan’s in 1996 (1:05). Then, David joins in, and they all discuss the following:
Iyo Sky is the women’s world champion (13:47)
Jade Cargill attacked Naomi and the role Bianca Belair had in everything (28:22)
CM Punk went after his enemies and brawled with Seth Rollins (40:25)
In Nostalgia Freakz, they look back at Goldberg’s 23-second win over Kevin Owens in 2017 to become WWE Universal champion (49:55). Then, they go to the Worldwide Hotline and react to calls regarding the best segments of all time and wild-card picks for the United States championship at WrestleMania 41 (64:03).
Read David’s new piece on The Ringer, where he details John Cena’s long-awaited heel turn.
For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160, or drop your Am I the Heel? situations at [email protected].
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And don’t forget to check out the ’Worldwide' page on The Ringer!
Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters
Guest: David Shoemaker
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What is your emotional state after John Cena’s heel turn (0:36)? David and Kaz have made you wait long enough, so they fire up the mics to react to Cena turning heel at WWE Elimination Chamber (4:37). Plus they discuss the Rock’s Final Boss character benefitting him beyond the box office (24:51).
Later, they discuss Jade’s return and beatdown on Naomi, Bianca Belair winning the Elimination Chamber (56:27), whether Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens are the rivalry of the decade (1:03:30), and whether Cena’s heel turn is more impactful than Hulk Hogan’s (1:07:41).
Read David’s piece on The Ringer dot com, in which he details John Cena’s long-awaited heel turn.
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Would you rather take a conchairto from Cope or be in a death match with Swerve (0:37)? David and Kaz preview this Saturday’s Elimination Chamber match, first discussing who the Rock’s champion could be if Cody Rhodes declines (6:10). Then they predict the winners for the following matches:
The men’s Elimination Chamber match (53:56)
The women’s Elimination Chamber match (56:49)
Tiffany Stratton and Trish Stratus vs. Nia Jax and Candice LeRae (1:08:50)
Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn (1:10:46)
Later, they welcome Damaris Lewis, who stars in 'Queen of the Ring.' She discusses portraying Babs Wingo, her friendship with Naomi, and more (1:18:32).
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by discussing the viral YEET wedding introduction (3:16). Then, they are joined by David to discuss the following from 'Raw':
Seth Rollins confronts Cody Rhodes about the Rock’s offer (8:22)
Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez win the women’s tag team titles (22:16)
Lyra Valkyria defeats Dakota Kai to retain her women’s intercontinental title (32:02)
Then, in a rapid-fire session, Ben challenges the guys to book random names from 'Raw' for WrestleMania (41:03).
In Nostalgia Freakz, they revisit Shane McMahon’s return in 2016 and the epic pop he received for it (48:15).
Finally, in They Said What?!, they react to a question from you, the people, regarding the heat Xavier Woods can get by bringing back the curly boots and who has the bigger ceiling as heels: the New Day or the Street Profits (63:45).
For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160, or drop your Am I the Heel? situations at [email protected].
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Don’t forget to check out the 'Worldwide' page on the Ringer Dot Com!
Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters
Guest: David Shoemaker
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you could go back and let any pro wrestler hold your newborn baby, who would it be (0:40)?
This week, David welcomes the 'Worldwide' crew, Ben, Khal, and Brian, to talk about a couple of head-scratching moments in wrestling.
The Rock wants Cody Rhodes to be his corporate champion (3:40)
Thunder Rosa’s weird usage of the chair on AEW Dynamite (45:30)
A Cope and Moxley world title match is loading for AEW Revolution (1:00:57)
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Host: David Shoemaker
Guests: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by discussing WrestleMania 41, which is exactly 60 days away, and their current excitement levels (2:56). Then, they are joined by David to get into Highspot Headlines:
Ricky Starks becomes Ricky Saints and signs a NXT contract (10:40)
Michael Cole says that WWE is “not professional wrestling anymore” (35:34)
Then, in Nostalgia Freakz, they hop in the time machine to No Way Out 2002 for the nWo’s WWE debut (48:06).
Finally, in They Said What?!, they react to a question from you, the people, regarding whether or not John Cena will finish his career with a 17th WWE title win (67:07).
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Don’t forget to check out the Worldwide page on the Ringer Dot Com!
Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters
Guest: David Shoemaker
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: With the minimum WWE salary being around $300,000, what would you do in pro wrestling for that salary (0:37)? David and Kaz kick off the show discussing the WWE equivalent of Mac McClung three-peating in the Slam Dunk Contest (5:19). Then, they discuss the winners and losers of the weekend including:
Mercedes Moné (12:30)
Kenny Omega, Will Ospreay, Konosuke Takeshita, and Kyle Fletcher (21:00)
Toni Storm (31:49)
Roxanne Perez (37:40)
Bianca Belair and Naomi (41:29)
Adam Copeland and Jon Moxley (45:30)
Finn Bálor (54:26)
The build to WrestleMania 41 (63:30)
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which wrestler did you not like as a kid, but you would wear their merch today (0:35)? David and Kaz close the week with a stacked show, discussing the following:
Ricky Starks shows up on NXT (10:53)
Who has the biggest upside in WWE between Starks, Miro, and Aleister Black (20:11)
AEW Grand Slam preview (33:50)
NXT Vengeance Day preview (59:38)
They close the show with love to Chris Bey, who posted an inspirational video to celebrate his 29th birthday (1:08:45).
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by talking through what the pro wrestling feud equivalent of the Kendrick Lamar–Drake beef is (4:33). Then they are joined by David to recap the following from 'Raw':
CM Punk doesn't know Logan Paul’s music (12:46)
Jey Uso picks Gunther as his WrestleMania opponent (14:56)
Who will be the final participants in the Women’s Elimination Chamber match? (24:26)
Bron Breakker wears a cowboy hat while confronting AJ Styles (35:00)
Then, in Nostalgia Freakz, they revisit the night Shawn Michaels “lost his smile” (39:38) before reacting to a They Said What?! question from you, the people, on which wrestlers should perform their entrance music as they enter the ring (51:12).
They close the show by discussing why Ricky Starks, Malakai Black, and Miro are parting ways with AEW and what their paths to WWE could look like (59:08).For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160, or drop your Am I the Heel? situations at [email protected] out Khal’s piece on ringer dot com where he discusses Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show http://performance.Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.And don’t forget to check out the 'Worldwide' page on the Ringer Dot Com!Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters
Guest: David Shoemaker
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: WWE trademarked a bunch of names. Which one of these is most likely to headline a WrestleMania (0:45)?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the Super Bowl and the squash-match equivalent to the beatdown the Eagles put on the Chiefs (03:30). Then they discuss the WWE Superstars who were released over the weekend and where they will fit (16:55). Later they talk about how this WrestleMania does not have a concrete ending the way last year’s did (27:29). Then they close the show with some more ‘Wrestle-Maybias’ (53:27).
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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David and Kaz kick off the show by recapping AEW Dynamite, starting with how to improve Kenny Omega’s threads (5:05). Then they discuss Dustin Rhodes going face-to-face with MJF (21:48).
Later, they get into WrestleMania "maybes," where they discuss matches they believe will happen at the Showcase of the Immortals in Las Vegas (33:30). Then Khal tags in to answer a few mailbag questions from X (1:04:53).
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Guest: Khal Davenport
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by discussing Brian’s incredible weekend; he went two for two in our Royal Rumble draft, and his Lakers made a WWE-to-AEW-like trade, acquiring Luka Doncic (0:30). Then, they discuss an action-packed 'Raw':
Kevin Owens closed the show by beating down his best friend, Sami Zayn (9:50)
Early Elimination Chamber predictions (16:40)
Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns at WrestleMania loading (23:25)?
Jey Uso’s heartfelt promo after winning the Rumble (35:22)
Rhea Ripley confronted Charlotte Flair (51:57)
The New Day’s new theme song (57:45)
Where the hell is Chad Gable going (1:00:46)?
Then, in Nostalgia Freakz, they revisit the empty arena match between the Rock and Mankind at Halftime Heat in 1999 during Super Bowl XXXIII (1:02:31).
Last, in They Said What?!, they react to a HOT take from you, the people, responding to Shoemaker’s hot take on Jey Uso being a “1B main-eventer” (1:15:20).
For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on ‘They Said What?!,’ leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160 or drop your ‘Am I the Heel?’ situations at [email protected].
Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Don’t forget to check out the Worldwide page on the Ringer Dot Com!
Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What is the pro wrestling equivalent of Luka Doncic getting traded for Anthony Davis (0:36)?
Kaz is back from Indy to take a victory lap as he and David discuss Jey Uso’s Royal Rumble win (8:15). They also discuss the stories within the Rumble match, including Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins's fight outside after getting eliminated (23:50). They go on to discuss why Kevin Owens can be in the running for Mr. Royal Rumble after a wild match with Cody Rhodes (41:00). Later, they discuss Charlotte Flair’s win in the Women’s Royal Rumble match and the surprises inside the match (55:27). They close the show by debating whether or not Jey Uso can carry the company to WrestleMania (73:18).
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How many Hall of Fame rings can Triple H accumulate (0:30)?
David and Kaz are ready for this Saturday’s ‘Royal Rumble’. First they react to the Ringer Wrestling Worldwide ‘Rumble’ draft picks (9:19). Then they predict who will win this year’s men's and women’s rumble (20:35).Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X.
Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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Ben, Khal, Brian, and David kick off the show by discussing Roman Reigns’s 'WWE 2K25' cover reveal and each share their favorite pro wrestling video games (1:00). Then they get into some of the highlights from 'Raw,' including:
CM Punk and Cody Rhodes’s epic promo to close the show (10:51)
The best use of WWE’s big-name stars at WrestleMania (20:25)
Debating who wins a world title first: Logan Paul or Jey Uso (35:24)
Then, in Nostalgia Freakz, they revisit the 2013 Royal Rumble, when the Rock ended CM Punk’s 434-day WWE title reign (43:15).
Later, in ‘They Said What?!’ they react to a question on whether or not Jey Uso’s “YEET Movement” compares to Daniel Bryan’s “YES Movement”(56:07).
Then, to close the show: It’s draft time! They each draft a man, a woman, and a wild-card pick for this Saturday’s Royal Rumble winner, using snake draft rules (66:34).
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Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters
Guest: David Shoemaker
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who's better, Jacob Fatu or Peak Jeff Hardy
(0:37)?
David and Kaz kick off the week by discussing Toni Storm revealing that she has been "Timeless" all along (4:11). Then they recap Saturday Night’s Main Event:
Gunther’s win and whether or not there is a disconnect with the fans (14:48).
Can Jey Uso be “the guy” in WWE (22:20)?
Jacob Fatu making his mark on broadcast television (31:17).
Sheamus bringing the best out of Bron Breakker (37:24).
Shawn Michaels giving Kevin Owens some Sweet Chin Music (48:11).
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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