Chris Jericho on WWE Rumors and AEW Return. Plus the Wembanyama of Pro Wrestling

The Ringer Wrestling Show

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What would the Victor Wembanyama of pro wrestling look like?

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the successes of the WWE Performance Center (07:57), before their takes on the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano MMA card (15:47).

They also discuss:

  • Darby Allin’s AEW World Title reign (31:08)

  • Highlights from ‘Smackdown’ (36:59)

  • Royce Keys’s WWE Run so far (41:42)

  • Iyo Sky and Naraku (fka EVIL) getting married (46:51)

The show ends with Chris Jericho joining ahead of AEW’s massive “Double or Nothing” pay-per-view this Sunday, May 24, 2026 (56:55). Jericho talks about the most underrated moments of his career, the rumors of returning to WWE, his recent AEW return, Stadium Stampede, his time filming ’Margo’s Got Money Troubles, and why he is a legitimate licensed magician in the state of Nevada.

Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz

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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What would the Victor Wembanyama of pro wrestling look like?

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the successes of the WWE Performance Center (07:57), before their takes on the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano MMA card (15:47).

They also discuss:

  • Darby Allin’s AEW World Title reign (31:08)

  • Highlights from ‘Smackdown’ (36:59)

  • Royce Keys’s WWE Run so far (41:42)

  • Iyo Sky and Naraku (fka EVIL) getting married (46:51)

The show ends with Chris Jericho joining ahead of AEW’s massive “Double or Nothing” pay-per-view this Sunday, May 24, 2026 (56:55). Jericho talks about the most underrated moments of his career, the rumors of returning to WWE, his recent AEW return, Stadium Stampede, his time filming ’Margo’s Got Money Troubles, and why he is a legitimate licensed magician in the state of Nevada.

Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz

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

2026-05-18 87 min
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