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Apr 30, 2024 • 1h 8min

Can Punk and McIntyre Keep Interest Without Wrestling? Plus, Who Will Be the Most Impactful Switch of the WWE Draft? | Ringer Wrestling Worldwide

This week, Brian kicks things off revealing his feelings about the NFL’s Tribal Chief, Patrick Mahomes, showing up on ‘Monday Night Raw.’ Then, the guys are joined by the Ringer Wrestling Show’s Tribal Chief, David Shoemaker, and answer the following big questions from ‘Raw’: Who is the most impactful switch of the WWE draft? (4:13) Can CM Punk and Drew McIntyre keep their feud going while both are injured? (18:31) Should Jey Uso defeat Damian Priest for the world heavyweight title at Backlash? (25:21) Then after the break, they go to the Ringer Wrestling Worldwide Hotline for “They Said What?!” and react to a couple of hot takes from you, the people, regarding a potential Bloodline–Wyatt Family storyline and the psychology of the WWE draft (35:23 ).Then they introduce a new weekly segment called “The Hot Tag with the Masked Man,” in which David answers a big question of the week. Today, he reacts to Khal saying Cody is only over because of his theme music and his dance partners (48:58).The guys close the show previewing night two of NXT ‘Spring Breakin’” (61:13)For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160.Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X.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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Apr 29, 2024 • 59min

WWE Draft Night 1 Recap, Night 2 Preview | The Masked Man Show

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: It’s Day 2 of the WWE draft. Who is your top prospect on the board?David and Kaz kick off the show by recapping the first night of the WWE draft and discussing some of the issues with the way it has been presented (2:48). They discuss some of picks from SmackDown, including: Bianca Belair and Carmelo Hayes to SmackDown (25:29) Adrade to SmackDown (30:00) Kiana James to 'Monday Night Raw' (36:22) Draft picks after SmackDown went off the air (42:03) The draft board ahead of 'Monday Night Raw' (46:10) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling., 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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Apr 25, 2024 • 1h 54min

WWE Mock Draft Time! | The Masked Man Show

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Right now there is an 8-foot painting of Andre the Giant at the new WWE headquarters. Who will that painting be of in 50 years?Dave and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Tony Khan taking the Meltzer Driver at the end of AEW Dynamite and Jack Perry’s heel/face status with the company (6:10).Then, Ringer Wrestling Worldwide’s Ben, Khal, and Brian join the 'Masked Man' crew for the annual 'Ringer Wrestling Show' mock draft (29:40)!The mock draft rules: Snake draft Each team must come up with their own promotion name 20 picks for each team 10-second pick clock Injured wrestlers are eligible to be drafted Tag teams count as one pick Factions are broken up Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideGuests: Khal Davenport, Brian H. Waters and Ben CruzProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 23, 2024 • 1h 7min

Is Becky Lynch the Right Call as Women’s Champ? Plus, Making King of the Ring Big Again. | Ringer Wrestling Worldwide

In the first repackaged episode of 'Ringer Wrestling Worldwide' (or 'Wednesday Worldwide on Tuesdays'?), Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters begin by debating the greatest repackages in wrestling history. Then, in Highspot Headlines, the guys get into Becky Lynch’s title victory on ‘Raw,’ WWE’s attempt to bring a level of prestige back to King of the Ring, Dom Mysterio’s injury, and Damien Priest’s title run so far. The guys also take a call about Samoa Joe in 'They Said What' before closing out the show by discussing tonight’s NXT Spring Breakin’, Swerve Strickland, and WWE’s sudden release of Cameron Grimes.To support the program, please FOLLOW ‘The Ringer Wrestling Show’ by clicking these Spotify and Apple Podcasts links.CHAPTERS: Intro (00:00) Historic wrestler re-packagings (01:55) Becky Lynch is the new champion (05:09) The return of King of the Ring (15:56) Dom Mysterio’s injury (27:54) Damien Priests’s title run (28:39) “They Said What?” (40:29) NXT Spring Breakin' preview (50:20) Who should Swerve Strickland’s first title feud be with? (53:42) WWE releases Cameron Grimes (01:01:37) Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 32min

Danielson-Ospreay: Greatest Match Ever? Plus, Swerve Strickland Makes History at AEW Dynasty. | The Masked Man Show

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you could hear a diss track from any pro wrestler, who would it be?Dave and Kaz recap a history-making night from AEW Dynasty: Bryan Danielson and Will Ospreay wrestled in what many are calling the greatest match in American history (05:40) Swerve becomes the first Black AEW World Champion (27:27) Samoa Joe is one of the most important champions in AEW history (32:25) Jack Perry is back (46:53) Then they discuss Solo and Tama Tonga’s beatdown of Kevin Owens on SmackDown (69:46)Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, 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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Apr 18, 2024 • 39sec

Welcome to 'The Ringer Wrestling Show'!

‘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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 18, 2024 • 1h 26min

Will Swerve Strickland Become the Next AEW World Champion at AEW Dynasty? | The Masked Man Show

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the emergence of NXT’s Je’Von Evans after his match with Ilja Dragunov (5:30). Then they get into the following topics: Rhea Ripley vacates the Women’s World Title (11:00) Chad Gable turns on Sami Zayn (27:00) AEW Dynasty preview (42:57) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducers: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 17, 2024 • 1h 12min

Who Is the Next Women’s World Champion? Plus, Carmelo Hayes NXT GOAT Talk. | Wednesday Worldwide

Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by giving their flowers to 'Cheap Heat’ cohosts Peter Rosenberg, Stat Guy Greg, and Dip! Then they jump into the following headlines: Becky Lynch is returning soon. Will she be the next Women’s World Champ? (6:20) Bron Breakker says he will prove he is the future of WWE (16:34) Carmelo Hayes says he has accomplished everything in NXT (30:33) Then after the break, they go to the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline for They Said What?! and react to a couple of hot takes from you, the people, regarding the Bloodline Civil War and WWE’s latest product placement (44:33)Finally, the guys talk through last night’s NXT (62:45) and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (63:56).For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160.Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: 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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Apr 16, 2024 • 47min

Everyone's Waiting: ‘Cheap Heat’ Leaves The Ringer

Get your tissues ready folks, because it’s an emotional episode of the world’s no. 1 sports and recreation podcast. Yes, the rumors are true: ‘Cheap Heat’ is leaving The Ringer. But the good news is … the show will go on! To support The Maj Era of the program, just give it a follow on this Spotify feed or this Apple Podcasts feed.In this final episode, Rosenberg, SGG, and Troy the Goy reminisce on all the life milestones the guys hit during their two-and-a-half-year run at The Ringer. Plus, they get emotional reading emails from the Peckerheads after saying goodbye to Troy, who is proud to say he’s finished the story.Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Greg HydeProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 15, 2024 • 1h 29min

The Bloodline Reloaded, Plus a New Wyatt Family on the Horizon | The Masked Man Show

Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could recommend any book to the Blackpool Combat Club, what would it be?David and Kaz discuss a few trending things from this weekend in pro wrestling, including: Tama Tonga joining the Bloodline, Solo Sikoa attacking Jimmy Uso (13:36) The Wyatt family returning (32:00) The Paul George of WWE (1:15:23) Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducers: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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