

The Ringer Wrestling Show
The Ringer
‘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 and Brian H. Waters for a podcast feed that redefines what it means to be a wrestling fan.
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Jan 22, 2024 • 1h 6min
Cody Rhodes Graces the Cover of WWE 2K24 ... Still Think He Should've Won? | The Masked Man Show
David and Kaz kick off the Royal Rumble week with this cold open question of the week: Who would you rather book, CGI Hulk Hogan or CGI Stone Cold Steve Austin (0:38)? Then they discuss the following:
Seth Rollins will address the WWE Universe on ‘WWE Raw’ (4:07)?
Should Cody Rhodes still have won at WrestleMania (16:43)?
What would The Rock vs. Roman Reigns look like (27:50)?
Bianca and Rhea Ripley make the cover of WWE 2K24 (37:15).
Will Kazuchika Okada choose WWE or AEW (40:16)?
AEW’s ranking system is back (53:19)?
Be sure to check out 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

Jan 19, 2024 • 1h 6min
R-Truth Almost Lost His Career … and His Leg?! Plus, Dip Looks Ahead to Royal Rumble. | Cheap Heat
Back-to-back interviews for the Friday Something? You bet! But first, the Miz One Dip joins the Maj One Rosenberg to talk more about the Judgment Day’s future (06:00), Dip’s changed opinion on Drew McIntyre (15:23), and some more speculation on this year’s Royal Rumble. Then R-Truth gets deep with Rosenberg while discussing his comeback from an emotionally and physically draining injury that nearly left him with an amputated leg (36:08).Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and DipGuest: R-TruthProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 18, 2024 • 44min
What’s Next for Jinder Mahal and HOOK After Their Big Title Matches? | The Masked Man Show
On the Thursday edition of 'The Masked Man Show,' David and Kaz power through with the following discussions:
Who had a better showing, Jinder Mahal or HOOK (5:36r)?
Could Jinder Mahal defeat Gunther (22:22)?
Has the novelty of CM Punk worn off (25:22)?
Who is going to be heavyweight champion first, Oba Femi or HOOK (34:04)?
Congratulations to Kaz on winning a New York Sports Emmy Award!Be sure to check out 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

Jan 17, 2024 • 1h 26min
Bianca Belair and Montez Ford Talk 'Love & WWE' and Celebrate the One-Year Anniversary of 'Worldwide' | Wednesday Worldwide
Going WORLDWIIIIIDE for one year! Ben, Khal, and Brian kick things off by reflecting on their show as they celebrate one year together. Then they get into the following headlines:- DDP calls Cody Rhodes this generation’s people’s champion (8:36)- Bayley says there’s always a place in WWE for Draymond Green (20:27)- Nick Nemeth’s debut on TNA's 'Hard to Kill' hits 1 million views (29:07)To continue the celebration, they welcome WWE power couple Bianca Belair and Montez Ford (38:40). They come on and discuss the following:- Bianca’s dream match with Charlotte Flair (50:02)- Lessons Montez learned from Bobby Lashley (53:22)- Their new reality series, 'Love & WWE: Bianca & Montez' (57:46)Last, they talk through last night’s NXT (72:40) and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (75:40).For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160.For video clips, be sure to follow the Ringer Wrestling Show on Instagram and Threads, Tik Tok and X. Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Guests: Bianca Belair and Montez Ford Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 16, 2024 • 54min
The Future of The Judgment Day, TNA’s Rebrand, and Jimmy Hart Is Maj | Cheap Heat
With Dip recovering from a weekend of schmuying, Rosenberg and SGG are still here to give you the latest and greatest in the world of professional wrestling. The guys discuss:
Intro (00:00)
TNA’s rebrand (06:38)
The future of the Judgment Day (17:34)
An early glimpse of whom Rhea Ripley could face at WrestleMania (26:38)
Santos Escobar is maj (34:20)
Plus, Rosenberg responds to feedback from his Jimmy Hart interview, and he also hints at some ‘Cheap Heat’ exclusive news.Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Greg HydeProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 15, 2024 • 1h 14min
Kaz Is Back! Plus, Fantasy Booking the Royal Rumble Finish. | The Masked Man Show
David and Kaz kick off the show with the cold open question of the week: Who was a better WWE champion, Jinder Mahal or Dolph Ziggler? Then they discuss the following from this weekend in pro wrestling:
The possibility of Roman Reigns vs. Nick Aldis (13:12)
Will the Rock be at the Royal Rumble (17:42)?
Fantasy booking the ending of the Royal Rumble (19:10)
Which wrestlers who were at WrestleMania X8 could be world champions today (26:20)?
TNA Hard to Kill recap (52:00)
A preview of Seth Rollins vs. Jinder Mahal for the world title (56:21)
Be sure to check out videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamyuideProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 12, 2024 • 1h 13min
A Conversation With Jimmy Hart, Baby! Stories About Jerry Lawler, Hulk Hogan, Andy Kaufman, and an Insider’s Look at the Golden Era of Pro Wrestling | Cheap Heat
Ladies and gentlemen, we definitely have something for this week’s edition of the Friday Something … a conversation with "The Mouth of the South," Jimmy Hart! Here’s what he and Rosenberg discuss on today’s very special episode:
Intro (00:00)
Joining WWE and moving to New York City (04:13)
Working with Bobby Heenan (13:44)
Working with Bret Hart (17:14)
Inducting Andy Kaufman into the Hall of Fame (33:20)
The role of managers in the wrestling business (43:44)
Whether Hulk Hogan could ever return to the ring (50:17)
Plus, Jimmy reveals his boyhood dream!Host: Peter RosenbergGuest: Jimmy HartProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 11, 2024 • 1h 10min
Masked Man Mailbag! | The Masked Man Show
David kicks off the show with Ben from ‘Wednesday Worldwide’ and this Cold Open Question of the Week: If Dave caught a case of the Twitter Fingers like Tony Khan, what would Ben do (1:04)? Then, they open up the mailbag and answer some of your questions (4:42). They cover a variety of topics, including how to keep Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, and LA Knight’s momentum going into WrestleMania, as well as their ideal title ladder match at The Grandest Stage of Them All (5:04). Later, they debate who Gunther should face at WrestleMania XL (42:42) and figure out who should beat Samoa Joe for the AEW Championship (55:56).Be sure to check out videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling.We also are on Instagram and Threads and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Ben CruzProducer: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 10, 2024 • 1h 6min
The Jinder Mahal–HOOK Debate! Plus, AI Meets Pro Wrestling | Wednesday Worldwide
Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by giving flowers to R-Truth for his video production skills! Then they get into the following headlines:
Tony Khan says HOOK is a more logical challenger than Jinder Mahal (4:17)
Kurt Angle says CM Punk would have fared well in the Attitude Era (15:12)
Eric Bischoff believes AI can help with pro wrestling (23:25)
Then, in They Said What?!, they react to a couple of Van Lathan’s takes from his legendary guest appearance on 'The Masked Man Show' 33:00).Last, they talk through last night’s NXT (57:33) and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (59:45).For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202)417-8160.For video clips, be sure to follow the Ringer Wrestling on Instagram and Threads, TikTok and X.Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 9, 2024 • 1h 4min
Possible Surprise Royal Rumble Appearances, Ludwig Kaiser’s Important Night, and Would The Rock Vs. Roman Reigns Be the Biggest Main Event Ever? | Cheap Heat
With SGG off physically vacationing, Rosenberg is joined by Dip and producers Brian and Troy to fill in SGG's physically large shoes. On today’s episode, the guys discuss:
The Drew McIntyre–CM Punk segment from Raw (00:00)
Ludwig Kaiser’s impactful moment (13:22)
Speculation on which WWE superstars (past and present) might appear at Royal Rumble (19:10)
Whether The Judgment Day has run its course (32:12)
The significance of The Rock vs. Roman Reigns and whether it needs a title (35:08)
More girl problems for Troy the Goy (52:26)
Stay maj.Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and DipProducers: Brian H. Waters and Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices