

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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May 8, 2023 • 1h 3min
Bad Bunny, Zelina Vega, and WWE Legends Stand Out at WWE Backlash | The Masked Man Show
David and Brian kick off the show by recapping WWE Backlash and some of the biggest moments from the night. Later, Kaz joins as they discuss the following:
Savio Vega and Carlito’s hometown pops (3:04)
Zelina Vega’s homecoming (9:00)
Kevin Owens's star power (17:44)
Brock Lesnar and Cody Rhodes (31:00)
Bad Bunny and Damian Priest steal the show (37:00)
The crowd response to Bianca Belair vs. Iyo Sky (48:27)
Plus they share their dark horses to win the World Heavyweight Championship (58:18).Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide and Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 5, 2023 • 52min
Discord Drama, Mailbag, and Egg Bagels Galore | The ‘Cheap Heat’ Friday Something
The entire trio is here for the second consecutive episode to discuss a whole hodgepodge of things! From Steve Austin to bagels to drama going down in the Discord to Dip’s weekend plans and to the mailbag (28:15) ... this episode has you covered.Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, DipProducers: Devon Manze, Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 4, 2023 • 1h 21min
'Backlash' Predictions | The Masked Man Show
This week, David and Kaz kick off the show with the following Cold Open Question of the Week: Is Daniel Bryan a better wrestler than Bret Hart? Then they discuss the following:
Stat Guy Greg’s Tweet about Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes’s WrestleMania match (6:00)
Could a two-city WrestleMania work in 2023? (13:00)
AEW pre-sale update (19:00)
AEW Dynamite highlights (26:00)
Backlash preview (43:00)
Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducer: Brian H. Waters and Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 3, 2023 • 50min
Roman Reigns, the Greatest WrestleMania Match Ever, and Character Development in WWE | Wednesday Worldwide
Khal starts his role as referee between Ben and Brian as their favorite teams (Warriors and Lakers, respectively) square off in the NBA playoffs, and the team celebrates The Rock’s birthday with a discussion about his signature beverages. Then the guys get into the following:
The new creative writer for Bray Wyatt (4:57)
Trinity Fatu saying her WWE release was a blessing in disguise (12:22)
Triple H saying WWE is more focused on character development (21:30)
They also react to Stat Guy Greg’s tweet about Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes being one of the greatest WrestleMania matches ever (27:55). They are then joined by Cornell Gunter, who discusses Roman Reigns’s current title run and who should win the new World Heavyweight Championship (37:12). The WW crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (59:12) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (64:40).Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport and Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2, 2023 • 1h 9min
WWE Backlash Preview, Plus NXT Call-Ups! | Cheap Heat
This week Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip are back and they discuss the following:
WWE draft recap (7:55)
Bad Bunny vs. Damian Priest San Juan street fight (24:33)
Will Zelina Vega pull off the biggest upset in history? (27:00)
NXT call-ups in the WWE draft (30:43)
They close the show with mailbag questions (39:10) and the Shad Gaspard Black Power Rankings (57:34)Host: Peter Rosenberg, Stat Guy Greg, and Bryan DipersteinProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 1, 2023 • 1h 6min
WWE Draft Night 1 Recap, Plus Trinity Fatu Debuts in Impact Wrestling | Masked Man Show
David and Kaz kick off the week recapping the 1st night of the WWE Draft which includes the following:
Roman Reigns forcing the Usos to be drafted separate of the Bloodline 5:59)
Cody Rhodes being drafted 1st to Raw (10:4r0)
What’s Gunther’s Year looking like (16:54)
NXT Call ups (31:36)
They also discuss Trinity Fatu’s debut at Impact Wrestling (40:37), CM Punk backstage at another company he doesn’t work for (42:00) and more! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 28, 2023 • 1h 4min
Career Advice for Roman Reigns, the NBA Version of CM Punk, and the Global Superstar Debate | The ‘Cheap Heat’ Friday Something
On another episode of the world-renowned Friday Something, the maj ones Rosenberg and SGG discuss the following:
What defines a “global superstar” (6:40)
Why SGG disagrees with the rollout of the new WWE Heavyweight Championship (15:28)
SGG’s thoughts on CM Punk’s backstage appearance at ‘Raw’ (30:39)
Why the ‘Cheap Heat’ gang is confident they won the 'Ringer Wrestling' draft (34:05)
And Rosenberg issues some career advice to Roman Reigns. Plus, the guys open the mailbag (45:34).Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Greg HydeProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 27, 2023 • 1h 27min
WWE Facing Lawsuit, RIP Jerry Springer, and Roderick Strong Is All Elite | The Masked Man Show
David and Kaz are back to dive into this week in the world of wrestling. Topics include:
Paying respects to Jerry Springer (4:30)
The latest lawsuit against WWE (15:30)
The 'Ringer Wrestling' fantasy draft (40:00)
Roderick Strong’s AEW debut (49:00)
Trinity joining Impact Wrestling (1:00:00)
CM Punk backstage on ‘Raw’ (1:06:00)
Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem FamuyideProducers: Brian H. Waters and Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 26, 2023 • 1h 13min
Brand Exclusive PLE’s Returning? Plus Ringer Wrestling Show Draft Results Are In! | Wednesday Worldwide
The Rock has an energy drink? Only Ben has heard of this, but Brian and Khal haven’t! (1:34).. Then they discuss the following headlines:
CM Punk’s Raw visit a publicity stunt? (5:17)
WWE potentially looking at brand-exclusive Premium Live Events (15:00)
Shane McMahon training with Derrick Henry after tearing his quad (21:47)
They also react to Dip’s take on the new WWE World Heavyweight Championship and share their thoughts on the design (27:19). Then, with the WWE Draft coming up, they reveal Wednesday Worldwide’s picks in the Ringer Wrestling Show’s fantasy draft (42:55). They close the show with highlights from NXT (59:12) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (105:57).Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport and Brian H. WatersProducer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 2023 • 1h 11min
The New WWE World Heavyweight Championship, Bad Bunny Takeover, and Who Is the Greatest Combat Sports Athlete of All Time? | Cheap Heat
On today’s episode, we get a full hour of Diperstein! Together, he and Rosenberg discuss:
Bad Bunny and why this is the biggest celebrity involvement we’ve ever seen in the history of pro wrestling (2:25)
What to make of CM Punk hanging out backstage at ‘Raw’ (10:14)
Triple H’s announcement of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and why the guys are so excited about it (12:38)
What are we doing with Omos?
The latest AEW action and why it deserves your attention (38:02)
Plus, mailbag (49:45), Rosenberg’s poor tie etiquette, and Troy the Goy returns to talk about his love life (1:01:43).Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and DipProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


