Can Darby Allin Last as a Fighting Champion? Plus, Which NXT Call-Up Has the Most Upside?

The Ringer Wrestling Show

David and Kaz kick off the show discussing Darby Allin’s current run as fighting AEW World Champion, and what that looks like for the next few months (5:32). Then, they discuss the following:

  • Kazuchika Okada passing the torch to Konosuke Takeshita (21:56)

  • Lizzy Rain’s debut and devastating finishing move (32:14)

  • Will Kroos debuts on NXT (36:56)

  • Which NXT call-ups have the biggest upside? (45:31)

  • Thoughts on Roman Reigns’s full-time schedule (1:02:57)

  • Three matches set for WWE Backlash (1:16:59)



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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz


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David and Kaz kick off the show discussing Darby Allin’s current run as fighting AEW World Champion, and what that looks like for the next few months (5:32). Then, they discuss the following:

  • Kazuchika Okada passing the torch to Konosuke Takeshita (21:56)

  • Lizzy Rain’s debut and devastating finishing move (32:14)

  • Will Kroos debuts on NXT (36:56)

  • Which NXT call-ups have the biggest upside? (45:31)

  • Thoughts on Roman Reigns’s full-time schedule (1:02:57)

  • Three matches set for WWE Backlash (1:16:59)



Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X.

Subscribe to the Ringer Wrestling YouTube channel!


Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2026-04-30 87 min
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