In this very special edition of the ‘Cheap Heat’ Friday Something, Rosenberg welcomes the U.S. Express’s Barry Windham and Mike Rotunda shortly following today’s announcement that the legendary tag team is headed for the WWE Hall of Fame. But before that, Rosenberg takes you through some major headlines coming out of AEW this week.

Intro (00:00)

Takeaways from AEW Dynamite (03:05)

Mini-Mailbag (08:04)

Barry Windham and Mike Rotunda interview (12:34)

The beginning of Barry and Mike’s relationship (14:16)

Their entry into the pro wrestling business (18:34)

WrestleMania 1 memories (26:56)

The importance of road agents for their careers (41:12)


Host: Peter Rosenberg
Guests: Barry Windham and Mike Rotunda
Producer: Troy Farkas
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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, Khal Davenport and Brian H. Waters for a podcast feed that redefines what it means to be a wrestling fan.

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Cold Open Question of the Week: What kind of gimmick match would Kaz challenge Paul Pierce in?
David and Kaz recap a wild crossover week in pro wrestling, including:

Mercedes Moné's first match on AEW Dynamite (7:14)

Adam Copeland fractures his tibia and vacates the TNT title (11:16)

A Marty Jannetty story you will not hear anywhere else (17:50)

Which wrestlers you would NOT want your daughter dating (20:50)

Jordynne Grace shows up on NXT (26:54)

Sexyy Red makes an appearance on NXT (30:11)

Ethan Page says he is not signed to WWE after coming on NXT (33:57)

Christopher Daniels is a new AEW on-screen authority figure (47:11)

Bron Breakker’s rampage crosses over from his college football days (48:40)

Response to critics of the Liv Morgan–Dominik Mysterio kiss (59:47)

Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.
Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters are joined by 'Ringer Wrestling' Tribal Chief David Shoemaker on this post-Raw Tuesday to discuss a number of important matters, beginning with an essential question: Why won’t Gunther wear the King of the Ring crown? Then, in Raw Is Headlines, the guys talk about Becky Lynch’s contract status and if and when the fan favorite will make her return to the ring. Meanwhile, with The Man and Rhea Ripley gone for the foreseeable future, who will lead Raw’s women’s division? After that, the guys talk about last night’s kiss between Dom Mysterio and Liv Morgan, which leads to the debut of The Ringer’s Official Infidelity Expert on the program. Plus, Ben asks the guys about their heavyweight championship power rankings in a post-SummerSlam world.
And in They Said What?!, the guys take questions about how to get your kids into wrestling, as well as a possible WWE-UFC crossover.
For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160 or send an email to RingerWrestling@gmail.com.
CHAPTERS:

		Gunther and the crown (00:00)

		Becky Lynch’s future (12:10)

		The women’s division (22:24)

		Liv Morgan kisses Dom Mysterio (26:02)

		Heavyweight rankings (36:58)

		They Said What?! (47:24)

		The Hot Tag with 'The Masked Man' (59:24)

		NXT preview (01:04:48)


Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters
Guest: David Shoemaker
Producer: Troy Farkas
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Becky Lynch’s Future, the Liv Morgan–Dom Mysterio Kiss, and Why Gunther Won’t Wear the Crown | Ringer Wrestling Worldwide

Cold Open Question of the Week: Of all the pro wrestlers who worked this weekend in AEW and WWE, who is the Jamaal Magloire (0:40)?
David and Kaz dive into this Memorial Day weekend, which was full of pro wrestling, recapping the following from AEW Double or Nothing and WWE King and Queen:

The Anarchy Rules match (10:250)

Adam Copeland continues to win (17:31)

Should MJF’s return have been saved for AEW Dynamite (27:13)?

Fans' reception to Mercedes Moné as the TBS Champion (35:06)

Drew McIntyre vs. Gunther at SummerSlam (41:53)?

Is Sami Zayn a top five wrestler of the past decade (45:34)?

Potential custody for Dominik match between Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley (53:11)?

Looking back at how Triple H put Cody Rhodes in as quarterback of WWE (63:23)

Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.
Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide 
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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AEW Double or Nothing and WWE King and Queen Recap | The Masked Man Show

David and Kazeem are joined by WWE Hall of Famer Mike Rotunda. He comes on to celebrate the legacy of his son, the late Windham Rotunda a.k.a. Bray Wyatt, who would have been 37 today. They discuss many things about said legend, including:

Windham’s love of horror films (5:00)

The first time Windham won the WWE title (17:47)

Windham getting in trouble with Pat Patterson as a child (34:0r0)


They close out the show with official predictions for AEW Double or Nothing (45:54) and WWE King and Queen of the Ring (1:29:1r0)
Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.
Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Guest: Mike Rotunda
Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Mike Rotunda Joins to Celebrate Bray Wyatt’s Birthday. Plus, AEW Double or Nothing and WWE King and Queen of the Ring Predictions. | The Masked Man Show

Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters are joined by Ringer Wrestling's tribal chief, David Shoemaker, on today’s episode. Their conversation begins with calling The Rock’s ridiculously large muscles into question. Then, in the debut of ‘Raw’ Is Headlines (the repackaged Highspot Headlines segment), the Ringer Wrestling crew debates who should hold the Intercontinental title next, Bron Breakker’s violent Monday night performance, Lyra Valkyria punching her ticket to the Queen of the Ring finals, and more. The guys later take a very unusual chicken wing sauce–based question in They Said What?! And, to close things out, the guys look ahead toward tonight’s ’NXT.’
For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160 or send an email to RingerWrestling@gmail.com.
CHAPTERS:

Intro (00:00)

The Rock’s appearance (01:30)

Intercontinental title debate (06:36)

Bron Breakker on ‘Raw’ (16:24)

Lyra Valkyria advances (23:20)

They Said What?! (36:14)

‘NXT’ preview (50:42)


Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters
Guest: David Shoemaker
Producer: Troy Farkas
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