The Ringer Wrestling Show

David Shoemaker and Dan St. Germain reunite to discuss the Brock Lesnar–Kofi Kingston match announced for the debut 'Smackdown' episode on Fox (03:00), the Fiend crashing ‘Clash of Champions’ (15:00), the Revival taking the titles off of the New Day (31:30), Rusev’s return (39:15), and more.

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CBS Sports' Brian Campbell joins the show to assess the landscape of professional wrestling as the new Fox show ‘Friday Night SmackDown’ gets ready to launch (1:54). Then, David and Brian run through the upcoming slate of matches in the ‘Clash of Champions’ and share their picks for who will win and emerge in prime time (31:25).

Host: David Shoemaker

Guest: Brian Campbell

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David Shoemaker and “Heel Producer Jim” take a deep dive into the curious case of Chris Jericho losing the AEW World Championship belt (03:00) before answering questions from “The Masked Mailbag” (22:00).

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Illustrator Jonathan Bartlett is back to discuss the upcoming changes to wrestling television (03:00), Pac's subbing in for the injured Jon Moxley on Sunday (14:45), how the ‘King of the Ring’ is shaping up (23:00), the CM Punk–to-FS1 rumors (37:15), and predictions for AEW’s ‘All Out’ (44:15).

Host: David Shoemaker

Guest: Jonathan Bartlett

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Comedian Mike Lawrence is back to discuss the WWE’s decision to air NXT on Wednesday nights (02:30), AEW signing Tony Schiavone (27:15), the big reveal in the Roman Reigns mystery (28:45), the upcoming ‘King of the Ring’ (42:30), and the brilliance of Orange Cassidy (52:30).

Host: David Shoemaker

Guest: Mike Lawrence 

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Former WWE producer Zach Linder returns to analyze ‘SummerSlam’ (07:00), the ongoing saga behind the Roman Reigns attack (45:00), and the outcome of ‘G1 Climax 29’ (54:30).

Host: David Shoemaker

Guest: Zach Linder

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Remembering the late Harley Race, listener mailbag questions, and ‘SummerSlam’ predictions.

Host: David Shoemaker

Guest: Jim Cunningham 

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ESPN writer Greg Wyshynski joins the show to discuss the biggest mystery of the week: Who attacked Roman Reigns? Then they look ahead and make predictions for 'SummerSlam,' and Greg names his top five WWE draft picks.

Hosts: David Shoemaker

Guests: Greg Wyshynski

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Hollywood agent Bryan Diperstein returns to highlight some of the lowlights from the ‘Raw Reunion’ show before debating which current WWE superstars would be most valuable in starting a new promotion.

Host: David Shoemaker

Guest: Bryan Diperstein

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Kenny Herzog is back to discuss a very busy weekend in wrestling, including ‘Extreme Rules’ and the new Universal Champion Brock Lesnar (04:00), Bray Wyatt’s return (16:00), Kevin Owens and Shane McMahon’s feud (24:30), AEW’s ‘Fight for the Fallen’ (50:30), and more.

Host: David Shoemaker

Guest: Kenny Herzog

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Former WWE producer Zach Linder is back to discuss the returns of Eric Bischoff and Paul Heyman (03:00), an explosive opening to ‘Raw’ (11:15), Zach’s top five Paul Heyman moments, (28:30), and AEW’s ‘Fyter Fest’ (54:30).

Host: David Shoemaker

Guest: Zach Linder

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Hollywood agent and lifelong mark Bryan Diperstein joins the show to discuss living a kayfabe-only lifestyle (02:00), the Undertaker’s return (18:30), the importance of the McMahons' presence (26:00), the fallout from ‘Stomping Grounds’ (40:30), WWE using Seth Rollins’s relationship with Becky Lynch on screen (55:15), and more.

Host: David Shoemaker

Guest: Bryan Diperstein

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Former WWE writer Andrew Goldstein returns to discuss the current WWE creative landscape (02:00) and Jon Moxley’s comments on the situation (08:30), before running through this Sunday’s ‘Stomping Grounds’ card (15:00). Then the Ringer’s Kevin Clark joins to discuss his recent attendance at a CMLL show in Mexico City as well as this week’s ‘Raw’ (40:00).

Host: David Shoemaker

Guests: Andrew Goldstein and Kevin Clark

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Illustrator Jonathan Bartlett returns to discuss ‘Super ShowDown’ (03:00), Brock Lesnar's not cashing in (19:00), Triple H's joining the Bullet Club (32:00), the Undertaker’s win over Goldberg (39:15), and the violence of Ibushi-Naito (46:45).

Host: David Shoemaker

Guest: Jonathan Bartlett

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Former WWE writer and current host of the 'Flagrant 2' podcast Kazeem Famuyide returns to the show to discuss the validity behind some of Jon Moxley’s gripes (01:30), his take on ‘Double or Nothing’ (08:00), and which WWE superstar is closest to reaching their potential (16:45). Then, CBS’s  Brian Campbell calls in to discuss his excitement about AEW (22:00) and NXT (33:00). To wrap up, David and “Heel Producer Jim” give their predictions for ‘Super ShowDown 2019’ (45:00).

Host: David Shoemaker

Guests: Kazeem Famuyide & Brian Campbell

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Illustrator Jonathan Bartlett joins the show to recap AEW’s amazing ‘Double or Nothing’ pay-per-view (03:00), including the match between Cody and Dustin Rhodes (39:00), Jon Moxley attacking Kenny Omega after his match (56:00), and Moxley’s appearance on Chris Jericho’s podcast (01:06:00).

Host: David Shoemaker

Guest: Jonathan Bartlett

See Jonathan's work at bartlettstudio.com.

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Kenny Herzog is back to discuss Brock Lesnar’s surprising win (02:00) and the rest of the ‘Money in the Bank’ card (09:00). Then the unveiling of the 24/7 Championship on ‘Raw’ is reviewed (40:00), before previewing this Sunday’s AEW ‘Double or Nothing’ (46:00).

Host: David Shoemaker

Guest: Kenny Herzog

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On today's 'Masked Man Show,' David praises the WWE's Bret Hart–Tom Magee doc, discusses Vince in Variety and AEW's TV deal with TNT (1:15), catches up with Peter Rosenberg (14:45), and breaks down the 'Money in the Bank' card (45:20).

Host: David Shoemaker

Guests: Peter Rosenberg

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Comedian Mike Lawrence makes his long-awaited return to talk about the WWE’s new wild-card rule (02:00), performing at the upcoming ‘Roast of Ric Flair’ (22:00) the ‘Money in the Bank’ matchups (28:45), ridiculous Vince McMahon stories (38:15), and the ‘Dark Side of the Ring’ episode on Gino Hernandez (41:45).

Host: David Shoemaker

Guest: Mike Lawrence

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Cheap Heat’s Stat Guy Greg is back to discuss Dean Ambrose’s Jon Moxley video (02:00), backstage drama with Luke Harper (16:30) and Lio Rush (25:30), the ‘Money in the Bank’ ladder matches (32:30), and the Von Erich episode of Viceland’s ‘Dark Side of the Ring’ (51:00).

Host: David Shoemaker

Guest: Greg Hyde

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Kenny Herzog returns to talk about CM Punk’s return to the indie scene (02:00), Dustin Rhodes taking on Cody Rhodes at AEW’s ‘Double or Nothing’ (09:45), Bray Wyatt’s new look (24:45), Robert Roode’s mustache (39:00), and Viceland’s ‘Dark Side of the Ring’ (59:30).

Host: David Shoemaker

Guest: Kenny Herzog

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Former WWE producer Zach Linder is back on the show to discuss roster changes for '205 Live' and 'NXT' (03:00), the War Raiders becoming the Viking Experience (16:15), Ricochet and Aleister Black (22:30), Lars Sullivan and Kairi Sane moving up (31:45), and the biggest moves of the “Superstar Shake-up” (42:30).

Host: David Shoemaker

Guest: Zach Linder

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Joel Solomon makes his long-awaited return to discuss the ‘WrestleMania XXV’ main event aftermath (01:30), an *almost* perfect ‘Raw’ (17:15), Becky Lynch’s immediate future (22:30), and Viceland’s ‘Dark Side of the Ring’ debut episode on the Macho Man and Miss Elizabeth (38:30).

Host: David Shoemaker

Guest: Joel Solomon

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The highs, lows, and in-betweens of last night’s “Showcase of the Immortals.”

Host: David Shoemaker

Guests: Andrew Goldstein and Zach Linder

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David Shoemaker and Jim Cunningham discuss Bret “The Hitman” Hart being attacked by a fan at the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony (01:30), the Enzo and Cass invasion and other memorable moments from ‘Ring of Honor/New Japan: G1 Supercard’ (07:30), and fantastic moments from ‘NXT TakeOver: New York’ (28:45).

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David Shoemaker and comedian Dan St. Germain address John Oliver’s piece on the WWE that ran on ‘Last Week Tonight’ (03:00) before taking a look at the ‘NXT TakeOver: New York’ card (16:30) and giving their predictions for ‘WrestleMania XXXV’ (27:30).

Host: David Shoemaker

Guest: Dan St. Germain

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Comedian Dan Soder shares his Macho Man and Andre the Giant impressions and how he ended up on ‘Billions’ (01:30) before jumping into Asuka losing the 'SmackDown' women’s title (08:15), celebrity wrestling fans (19:00), and which ‘WrestleMania’ matches excite him (26:30).

Host: David Shoemaker

Guest: Dan Soder

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Kenny Herzog is back to discuss Kofi Kingston falling short in his gauntlet match (01:30), the 'WrestleMania' matches that have been announced (12:45), and rumored matchups (46:30).

Host: David Shoemaker

Guest: Kenny Herzog

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David Shoemaker and former WWE producer Zach Linder team up to discuss 'WrestleMania XXX' in a special 'Masked Man Show'–'Rewatchables' crossover. They discuss how certain moments have aged and look back at the unintentional comedy, heat checks, and more.

Host: David Shoemaker

Guest: Zach Linder

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Former WWE writer Kazeem Famuyide shares his behind-the-curtain insights on the events of ‘Fastlane’ (01:30), the Kofi Kingston angle (10:30), why now is the best time to be a wrestling fan (20:00), the WWE Hall of Fame inducting Harlem Heat (34:15), writing promos for wrestlers (38:00), and the evolution of Becky Lynch (42:00). Then Ringer senior producer Jason Gallagher comes out of wrestling-watching retirement to figure out what happened at ‘Fastlane’ (78:45).

Host: David Shoemaker

Guests: Kazeem Famuyide & Jason Gallagher

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ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski is back to discuss the passing of King Kong Bundy (03:00) before doing an interpretive reading of the Twitter beef between Ronda Rousey and Becky Lynch (15:30), discussing what the Tommaso Ciampa news means for the NXT title picture (35:30), and predicting winners for this Sunday’s PPV, ‘Fastlane’ (49:15).

Host: David Shoemaker

Guest: Greg Wyshynski

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Kenny Herzog returns to break down the return of Roman Reigns (02:00), a semi-reunion for the Shield (20:00), Batista crashing Ric Flair’s birthday celebration (26:30), Vince McMahon replacing Kofi Kingston with Kevin Owens (39:30), and good and bad usage of the NXT call-ups (49:15).

Host: David Shoemaker

Guest: Kenny Herzog

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CBS Sports’ Brian Campbell calls in to discuss getting lost on the road to 'WrestleMania' (01:30), Kofi Kingston and the WWE’s happy accident (16:00), Becky Lynch’s future (25:45), and NXT call-ups (43:00).

Host: David Shoemaker

Guest: Brian Campbell

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“The King of Sad Style” Dan St. Germain is back with David Shoemaker to break down the pros and cons of Becky Lynch’s road to 'WrestleMania' (02:00), Kenny Omega and AEW’s ‘Double or Nothing’ (19:30), and this Sunday’s ‘Elimination Chamber’ lineup (27:00).

Host: David Shoemaker

Guest: Dan St. Germain

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“The King of Sad Style” Dan St. Germain returns to team up with David Shoemaker to discuss Dean Ambrose’s alleged departure from the WWE (01:30) and then look back at all of the biggest moments from the ‘Royal Rumble’ (27:00), including the “one of greatest repackagings in history of pro wrestling” (38:30).

Host: David Shoemaker

Guest: Dan St. Germain

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Former WWE writer Andrew Goldstein joins David Shoemaker to discuss fatherhood (01:30) before jumping into their preview for Sunday’s PPV (08:00), big names that could conceivably win the Royal Rumble match (21:30), and some guesses on surprise entrants (36:00). They wrap up by brainstorming names for their babies’ tag team (55:00).

Host: David Shoemaker

Guest: Andrew Goldstein

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Peter Rosenberg (the Marty Jannetty to David Shoemaker’s Shawn Michaels) calls in to discuss the latest news and rumors regarding All Elite Wrestling (01:30), the creation of the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles (21:00), and the upcoming Royal Rumble (24:00). Then, Shoemaker dives into the the ole’ Twitter Mailbag (35:00).

Host: David Shoemaker

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The McMahon family returns to ‘Raw’ (01:15), breaking down 'TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs’ (05:00), a tiresome Ambrose-Rollins match (17:15), Charlotte’s big bump (25:00), Bandido chooses Ring of Honor  (33:45), and more.

Host: David Shoemaker

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The problems with ‘Raw’ (01:30); 'TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs’ predictions (12:15); Daniel Bryan’s win over Mustafa Ali on ‘SmackDown’ (24:15); plus news from outside the ring (53:00).

Host: David Shoemaker

Guest: Greg Wyshynski

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Remembering the "Dynamite Kid” (02:00), a low point for ‘Raw’ (12:30), Cody Rhodes and All Elite Wrestling (16:00), a great week for promos (25:15), and more.

Host: David Shoemaker

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Brock Lesnar outlasting Daniel Bryan (02:00), Charlotte Flair’s violent explosion on Ronda Rousey (11:15), the NXT roster puts on another epic ‘TakeOver’ (21:45), and the rest of an impressive ‘Survivor Series’ night (43:45).

Host: David Shoemaker

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How Becky Lynch’s injury has shaken up the “Thanksgiving tradition” (02:00), classic ‘Survivor Series’ Twitter mailbag questions (13:00), and predictions for this weekend’s events (31:00).

Host: David Shoemaker

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Twitter Mailbag and ‘Crown Jewel’ Fallout | The Masked Man Show (Ep. 137)

Standout moments (good and bad) from ‘Crown Jewel’ are discussed (02:00) plus Twitter mailbag questions about Robbinsdale High School vs. West Texas State alumni, the ‘WrestleMania 35’ main event, and more (48:00).

Host: David Shoemaker

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The Ringer's David Shoemaker and comedian Dan St. Germain of the 'Total F'n Marks’ podcast get together to talk about the ‘Crown Jewel’ conundrum (01:00), John Cena and Daniel Bryan’s absence from the card (07:00), and the addition of Hulk Hogan (18:00), before running through their predictions (20:30). Then, they wrap up the show with their thoughts on the entire ‘Evolution’ PPV (42:15).

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The Ringer's David Shoemaker and comedian Dan St. Germain of the 'Total F'n Marks’ podcast sit down to discuss Roman Reigns relinquishing the Universal title due to his battle with leukemia (01:30), a strong heel turn by Dean Ambrose (20:00), the ongoing speculation on the state of ‘Crown Jewel’ (28:30), then give their predictions for this Sunday’s ‘Evolution’ PPV (39:15).

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The Ringer's David Shoemaker is joined by NWA owner Billy Corgan to discuss his experiences in wrestling compared to his Smashing Pumpkins career (02:00), the future of indie promotions (15:00), and the NWA’s 70th-anniversary show this Sunday (20:00). Then writer Kenny Herzog tags in to look at the WWE’s ‘Crown Jewel’ conundrum in Saudi Arabia (30:45), misguided booking for ‘Evolution’ (45:45), the 1,000th episode of ‘SmackDown Live’ (55:30), and more!

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The Ringer's David Shoemaker and comedian Dan St. Germain of the 'Total F'n Marks’ podcast discuss the return of Shawn Michaels (01:30), the similarities and differences between the WWE and the UFC (26:15), ‘Super Show-Down’ results and takeaways (36:45), and then look ahead to upcoming events (42:00).

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The Ringer's David Shoemaker and comedian Dan St. Germain of the 'Total F'n Marks' podcast celebrate Elias enraging the Seattle crowd (03:00) before running down this Sunday's 'Super Show-Down' card (08:00). Then comic book writer Aubrey Sitterson joins the show to discuss 'The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling' (26:00).

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The Ringer's David Shoemaker and comedian Dan St. Germain of the 'Total F'n Marks podcast sit down and discuss Liv Morgan's injury (02:00), the 'Raw' viewer ratings dropping (12:15), the report of WWE employee Kevin Dunn selling $10M worth of company stock (30:00), and Samoa Joe visiting A.J. Styles's home on 'SmackDown Live' (34:15).

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The Ringer's David Shoemaker and comedian Dan St. Germain of the 'Total F'n Marks Podcast' jump right into 'Hell In a Cell' to discuss Brock Lesnar's shocking appearance in the main event between Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman (01:30), Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch's fantastic match (19:00), the horror movie of a match between Randy Orton and Jeff Hardy (23:45), Dave Meltzer's controversial tweet regarding "glorified house shows" (35:30), and more.

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