Blake Monroe Talks Choosing WWE, Thriving in NXT, Closing the Toni Storm Chapter, and More
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you were a rapper or rock star, which AEW faction would you name your backing band or crew after (0:40)?
David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Andrade’s sudden disappearance from AEW after making his debut a few weeks ago (5:12). Then they discuss Seth Rollins’s shoulder injury, which could have him sidelined through WrestleMania (20:46). Afterward, they welcome Blake Monroe, who discusses the following:
Choosing WWE over AEW (36:25)
What she enjoys about NXT (47:09)
Closing the Toni Storm chapter (55:09)
International crowds vs. American crowds (1:02:40)
Getting used to being called Blake (1:06:34)
They close the show by discussing John Cena’s last match (1:07:50) and the level of intrigue surrounding and their predictions for AEW WrestleDream (1:22:26).
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Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters
Guest: Blake Monroe
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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2:03:48
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2:03:48
Seth Rollins Kicked Out of The Vision! Plus, WWE Finally Shakes Things Up.
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Would you rather get Dominik Mysterio’s neck tattoo or all of Aleister Black’s tattoos from the neck down (0:44)? David and Kaz fire up the mics immediately after 'Raw' and react to Bron Breakker kicking Seth Rollins out of the Vision (2:55). Then they discuss the following:
WWE is moving forward with young talent (12:55)
John Cena and AJ Styles's pro wrestling tribute (32:50)
Mike Santana wins the TNA Championship at Bound for Glory (47:47)
Konosuke Takeshita wins the IWGP Heavyweight Championship (51:14)
The MFTs put on the face paint (57:20)
Roman Reigns doesn’t want to see the Usos until Christmas (1:03:30)
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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1:25:49
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1:25:49
WWE Crown Jewel Preview and Predictions
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: You have to spend the rest of the week in Pac's or Moxley’s ring gear; whose are you choosing (1:04)? David and Kaz kick off the show discussing Santos Escobar re-signing with WWE and Kofi Kingston’s and Xavier Woods’s contract extensions (8:34). Then Ben Cruz and Brian joins to predict WWE Crown Jewel (25:22).
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Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Ben Cruz, and Brian H. Waters
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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1:15:57
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1:15:57
The Bloodline Story Reloading, Favorite Wrestling Tropes, and Pro Wrestling Free Agency
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: With the recent celebration of Teacher Appreciation Day, which WWE superstar participating in Crown Jewel looks the most like a teacher (0:45)? David and Kaz discuss a few highlights from the weekend and 'Raw,' including:
Santos Escobar doesn’t re-sign with WWE and enters free agency (5:37)
Could more wrestlers turn down WWE contracts (22:52)?
Maxxine Dupri shocks the world in win over Becky Lynch (31:25)
Is there tension between Roman Reigns and the Usos (47:00)?
Why Je’Von Evans should be on SmackDown every week (1:12:49)
AEW Dynamite: Title Tuesday preview (1:14:39)
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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Andrade Is Back in AEW, Plus Is Roman Reigns Gearing Up for Another Title Run?
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Would you rather be in a car accident or Darby Allin in a match (:45)?
David and Kaz close your week with a few recent headlines, including:
Andrade’s return to AEW (3:41)
Adam Hangman Page and Samoa Joe’s build-up for the world title (31:25)
NXT Showdown preview (51:09)
Why Oba Femi should not face John Cena (58:14)
Is Je’Von Evans too young for Raw or Smackdown (1:09:00)?
Roman Reigns to be the WWE QB1 soon (1:17:19)?
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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‘The Ringer Wrestling Show’ brings you instant reactions to the biggest matches, breakdowns of the hottest feuds, and analysis of all the latest gossip in the wild world of professional wrestling. Join "The Masked Man" David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Ben Cruz and Brian H. Waters for a podcast feed that redefines what it means to be a wrestling fan.
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