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Mar 13, 2025 • 1h 21min

The WrestleMania 41 Hype Meter, Plus Speedball Mike Bailey is All Elite! | The Masked Man Show

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who is the irrational favorite of this podcast?David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Speedball Mike Bailey becoming All Elite (0:44) and MJF’s conversation with MVP (09:00). Then, they recap NXT Roadblock (12:22). Last, they look at the current WrestleMania card and discuss how hype they are for each match (24:03).Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 11, 2025 • 1h 24min

Triple-Threat-Mania Loading? Plus, Ethan Page Joins to Talk NXT Roadblock | Ringer Wrestling Worldwide

Ben, Khal, Brian, and David kick off the show with an in-person recap from Khal who was at Madison Square Garden for ‘Monday Night Raw’ (1:06). Then, they discuss the following: Seth Rollins defeats CM Punk in a cage match; Roman Reigns returns (5:25) What could be the favor Paul Heyman owes CM Punk (10:32)? Where does Jey Uso-Gunther fall on the card for Mania (19:45)? How long can Cody Rhodes continue the match build without John Cena around (25:24)? Then, they go to the Worldwide hotline and react to a call regarding the Rock’s role as the Final Boss and how it has a few Star Wars elements to it (41:47). The guys welcome Ethan Page ahead of his New York City Street Fight at NXT Roadblock (51:12). He discusses the following: Why this will be the quickest Street Fight (52:04) What he does and doesn’t like about Je’Von Evans (54:50) His most difficult video game hobby (71:45) 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.Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Don’t forget to check out the ‘Worldwide’ page on The Ringer!Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersGuest: Ethan Page and David ShoemakerProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 10, 2025 • 1h 42min

AEW Revolution Recap. Plus: Cody’s Promo, Bianca’s Growth, and Is Okada Overrated? | The Masked Man Show

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which wrestler’s blood would you most want to lick off a steel cage?David and Kaz kick off the show by recapping the entire card from AEW Revolution, beginning with the lackluster main event between Jon Moxley and Adam Copeland (03:35). They then dive into the rest of the card from the show: Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher (18:21) Kenny Omega vs. Konosuke Takeshita (30:56) Toni Storm vs. Mariah May (34:10) The Hurt Syndicate vs. The Outrunners (47:33) Kazuchika Okada vs. Brody King (52:21) Swerve Strickland vs. Ricochet (58:07) Mercedes Mone vs. Momo Watanabe (01:05:34) Hangman Adam Page def. MJF (01:08:32) After going through the card, they briefly discuss Naomi and Bianca Belair’s segment from 'SmackDown' and preview tonight's episode of 'Raw' (01:20:20).Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducer: Jessie LopezAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 6, 2025 • 1h 26min

AEW Revolution Preview! Plus, Iyo Sky’s Shocking Win and Punk-Rollins-Reigns at Mania? | The Masked Man Show

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you could call any match from AEW Revolution this weekend, which would it be? (00:42) David and Kaz start the pod with a preview of AEW Revolution, including:Cope vs. Jon Moxley (05:47)Toni Storm vs. Mariah May (34:36)MJF vs. Hangman Page (41:10)Ricochet vs Swerve Strickland (45:46)Kenny Omega vs. Konosuke Takeshita (48:42)Mercedes Mone vs Momo Watanabe (52:26)Kazuchika Okada vs. Brody King (54:15)Kyle Fletcher vs. Will Ospreay (57:56)The Hurt Syndicate vs. The Outrunners (60:22)After, they discuss the potential of a CM Punk–Roman Reigns–Seth Rollins Triple Threat match at WrestleMania 41 and Iyo Sky’s upset win over Rhea Ripley for the Women’s World Championship (65:34) and Rey Fenix’s reported release from AEW (72:56).Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducer: Eduardo OcampoAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 4, 2025 • 1h 26min

Comparing Cena’s Heel Turn to Hogan’s. Plus, Bianca’s Role in Jade’s Attack. | Ringer Wrestling Worldwide

Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by discussing whether or not John Cena’s heel turn was bigger than Hulk Hogan’s in 1996 (1:05). Then, David joins in, and they all discuss the following: Iyo Sky is the women’s world champion (13:47) Jade Cargill attacked Naomi and the role Bianca Belair had in everything (28:22) CM Punk went after his enemies and brawled with Seth Rollins (40:25) In Nostalgia Freakz, they look back at Goldberg’s 23-second win over Kevin Owens in 2017 to become WWE Universal champion (49:55). Then, they go to the Worldwide Hotline and react to calls regarding the best segments of all time and wild-card picks for the United States championship at WrestleMania 41 (64:03).Read David’s new piece on The Ringer, where he details John Cena’s long-awaited heel turn.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.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!Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersGuest: David ShoemakerProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 3, 2025 • 1h 19min

Is John Cena’s Heel Turn the Most Impactful Ever? | The Masked Man Show

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What is your emotional state after John Cena’s heel turn (0:36)? David and Kaz have made you wait long enough, so they fire up the mics to react to Cena turning heel at WWE Elimination Chamber (4:37). Plus they discuss the Rock’s Final Boss character benefitting him beyond the box office (24:51).Later, they discuss Jade’s return and beatdown on Naomi, Bianca Belair winning the Elimination Chamber (56:27), whether Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens are the rivalry of the decade (1:03:30), and whether Cena’s heel turn is more impactful than Hulk Hogan’s (1:07:41).Read David’s piece on The Ringer dot com, in which he details John Cena’s long-awaited heel turn.Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 27, 2025 • 1h 44min

WWE Elimination Chamber Preview. Plus, Damaris Lewis Joins to Talk Playing Babs Wingo in 'Queen of the Ring.' | The Masked Man Show

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Would you rather take a conchairto from Cope or be in a death match with Swerve (0:37)? David and Kaz preview this Saturday’s Elimination Chamber match, first discussing who the Rock’s champion could be if Cody Rhodes declines (6:10). Then they predict the winners for the following matches: The men’s Elimination Chamber match (53:56) The women’s Elimination Chamber match (56:49) Tiffany Stratton and Trish Stratus vs. Nia Jax and Candice LeRae (1:08:50) Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn (1:10:46) Later, they welcome Damaris Lewis, who stars in 'Queen of the Ring.' She discusses portraying Babs Wingo, her friendship with Naomi, and more (1:18:32).Be sure to check out our videos on** BlueSky**,** TikTok**,** Instagram Threads**, and** X**.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 25, 2025 • 1h 18min

Dissecting the Cody Rhodes–Seth Rollins Segment and Revisiting Shane McMahon’s 2016 Return | Ringer Wrestling Worldwide

Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by discussing the viral YEET wedding introduction (3:16). Then, they are joined by David to discuss the following from 'Raw': Seth Rollins confronts Cody Rhodes about the Rock’s offer (8:22) Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez win the women’s tag team titles (22:16) Lyra Valkyria defeats Dakota Kai to retain her women’s intercontinental title (32:02) Then, in a rapid-fire session, Ben challenges the guys to book random names from 'Raw' for WrestleMania (41:03).In Nostalgia Freakz, they revisit Shane McMahon’s return in 2016 and the epic pop he received for it (48:15).Finally, in They Said What?!, they react to a question from you, the people, regarding the heat Xavier Woods can get by bringing back the curly boots and who has the bigger ceiling as heels: the New Day or the Street Profits (63:45).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.Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Don’t forget to check out the 'Worldwide' page on the Ringer Dot Com!Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersGuest: David ShoemakerProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 24, 2025 • 1h 26min

What Was the Bigger WTF Moment? The Rock Asks for Cody’s Soul, or Thunder Rosa’s Chair Shots? | The Masked Man Show

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you could go back and let any pro wrestler hold your newborn baby, who would it be (0:40)?This week, David welcomes the 'Worldwide' crew, Ben, Khal, and Brian, to talk about a couple of head-scratching moments in wrestling. The Rock wants Cody Rhodes to be his corporate champion (3:40) Thunder Rosa’s weird usage of the chair on AEW Dynamite (45:30) A Cope and Moxley world title match is loading for AEW Revolution (1:00:57) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X.Host: David ShoemakerGuests: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 19, 2025 • 1h 22min

Ricky Starks Exits, Ricky Saints Enters. Plus, nWo’s Debut at WWE No Way Out 2002. | Ringer Wrestling Worldwide

Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by discussing WrestleMania 41, which is exactly 60 days away, and their current excitement levels (2:56). Then, they are joined by David to get into Highspot Headlines: Ricky Starks becomes Ricky Saints and signs a NXT contract (10:40) Michael Cole says that WWE is “not professional wrestling anymore” (35:34) Then, in Nostalgia Freakz, they hop in the time machine to No Way Out 2002 for the nWo’s WWE debut (48:06).Finally, in They Said What?!, they react to a question from you, the people, regarding whether or not John Cena will finish his career with a 17th WWE title win (67:07).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.Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Don’t forget to check out the Worldwide page on the Ringer Dot Com!Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersGuest: David ShoemakerProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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