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Feb 2025
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Ricky Starks, Miro, and Malakai Black Le...

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Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by talking through what the pro wrestling feud equivalent  of the Kendrick Lamar–Drake beef is (4:33). Then they are joined by David to recap the following from 'Raw':

  • CM Punk doesn't know Logan Paul’s music (12:46)
  • Jey Uso picks Gunther as his WrestleMania opponent (14:56)
  • Who will be the final participants in the Women’s Elimination Chamber match? (24:26)
  • Bron Breakker wears a cowboy hat while confronting AJ Styles (35:00)


Then, in Nostalgia Freakz, they revisit the night Shawn Michaels “lost his smile” (39:38) before reacting to a They Said What?! question from you, the people, on which wrestlers should perform their entrance music as they enter the ring (51:12).


They close the show by discussing why Ricky Starks, Malakai Black, and Miro are parting ways with AEW and what their paths to WWE could look like (59:08).For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160, or drop your Am I the Heel? situations at ringerwrestlingshowworldwide@gmail.com.Check out Khal’s piece on ringer dot com where he discusses Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show http://performance.Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.And don’t forget to check out the 'Worldwide' page on the Ringer Dot Com!Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters

Guest: David Shoemaker

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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