A Mystery Crate Arrives in WWE, Mercedes Moné’s $99 Texts, and Je’Von Evans Heads to Elimination Chamber.

The Ringer Wrestling Show

The Ringer

Sports, Wrestling

4.4 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 17 February 2026

⏱️ 95 minutes

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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who in WWE will be most likely to have a burner account (0:35)? A mystery crate has arrived in WWE, but what’s inside? David and Kaz kick off the show discussing Mercedes Mone’s $99 text service (7:50), then they discuss WWE’s new partnership (13:10). They also talk: Kevin Nash’s comments about Je’Von Evans and how Evans earned a spot in the Elimination Chamber (27:10). MJF’s upcoming AEW title defense against Zilla Fatu at House of Glory in New York City (43:31) AEW Grand Slam recap (49:10) The mystery crate that will be open at the end of the month (1:09:37). Be sure to check out our videos on⁠ BlueSky⁠,⁠ TikTok⁠,⁠ Instagram Threads⁠, and⁠ X⁠. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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