AJ Styles’s Interesting Response to World Title Criticism. Plus, Cornell Gunter on Solo Sikoa’s Massive Impact
Ben, Khal, and Brian discuss AJ Styles’s response to criticism of the World Title being “secondary,” plus reports of Bianca and the Street Profits turning heel and more
Ben, Khal, and Brian are hyped for more than 21 hours of wrestling this week! Then they get into the following headlines: AJ Styles responding to criticism of the World Title being “secondary” (4:10) Reports of Bianca and the Street Profits turning heel (10:37) Nick Kahn saying Raw could be moving off Mondays and adding another hour to Smackdown (20:36) Later, in They Said What?!, they react to a scorching-hot Sting take (00:00). Then, they are joined by Cornell Gunter, who first confronts Ben about their WWE 2K23 matchup and then discusses the incredible evolution of Solo Sikoa (40:40). The WW crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (61:50) and a preview of tonight’s AEW Dynamite (66:45).
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Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Guest: Cornell Gunter Producer: Brian H. Waters
Ben Cruz is a cohost of ‘Ringer Wrestling Worldwide’ and podcast manager at The Ringer. He has covered the NBA since the pre-dynasty Golden State Warriors and pro wrestling since pre–“Yes! movement” WWE.
khal is a New Jersey–based senior editor at The Ringer and part of the faction known as ‘The Ringer Wrestling Show,’ cohosting ‘Ringer Wrestling Worldwide.’ His hobbies include scrolling Instagram Reels, watching horror movies, and searching for the perfect beat.
A pro wrestling fan from birth, Brian H. Waters is a Baltimore native living the dream. He enjoys playing sports video games such as ‘WWE 2K,’ ‘NBA 2K,’ ‘Madden,’ and ‘MLB: The Show.’ His guilty pleasure is watching the ‘Power’ series, which he has completed multiple times.
