The Masked Man Show

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,

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 Hyde Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Famyuide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Rosenberg Guest: Jimmy Hart Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Cruz Producer: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Dip Producers: Brian H. Waters and Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz welcome the self-proclaimed number one voice in wrestling media, Van Lathan! He comes to discuss the following: Rediscovering his love for wrestling (3:00) The Iron Claw (8:51) The Rock’s return to WWE (25:240) The Rock being a heel during this run (33:38) CM Punk returns to Raw (0:00) Follow ‘The Ringer Wrestling Show’ on Instagram and Threads, TikTok, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Van Lathan Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before getting into the nitty-gritty of pro wrestling, Rosenberg and Dip have a conversation about health and wellness (00:00) and whether eating protein is overrated. Then, the guys discuss: Peter’s on-air flub that led Cody Rhodes to send him a text (10:27) Dip’s “giant hot take” on the Usos (16:06) Whether the Rock will wear a shirt at ‘WrestleMania’ (17:50) Joaquin Wilde's catapult (31:38) Dip’s story behind recently meeting a WWE superstar (33:40) Whether Cody is more maj than his father, Dusty Rhodes (41:53) Mailbag (46:13) Stay maj and enjoy yourselves. Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Dip Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David kicks off the show with Ben and Brian of 'Wednesday Worldwide,' and they discuss the Rock’s return and their excitement levels for his showdown with Roman Reigns at WrestleMania XL (3:42). Then, Phil Schneider joins the show to discuss New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Wrestle Kingdom 18 (31:47), AEW Worlds End (49:41), and Phil's 10 top matches of 2023 (65:33) Be sure to check out videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. We are also on Instagram and Threads and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Ben Cruz, and Brian H. Waters Guest: Phil Schneider Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finally! The Rock–Roman Reigns Loading! Plus, Mercedes Moné AEW Bound? | Wednesday Worldwide Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by sharing their go-to emojis in the wake of a potential Rock–Roman Reigns match at WrestleMania XL. Then they get in the following headlines: Mercedes Moné could be AEW bound, while Trinity could be headed back to WWE (0:00) What AEW looks like without MJF, who could be headed for surgery (0:00) Kevin Dunn leaves WWE (0:00) Then, in They Said What?! they react to Peter Rosenberg’s take on 'Cheap Heat' about Cody Rhodes being a bigger star than his dad, Dusty Rhodes (0:00). Plus, a call from the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline about the possibility that a match between Roman Reigns and the Rock could take place at Elimination Chamber instead of WrestleMania (0:00). Last, they talk through last night’s NXT New Year’s Evil (0:00) and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (0:00). For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-

Refreshed from the holiday break, Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip are here to discuss a whole lot of professional wrestling. In the first episode of 2024, the guys get into: The Rock’s surprise appearance on ‘Raw' (08:42) Speculation on The Rock vs. Roman Reigns at ‘Wrestlemania’ OR in Rosenberg’s favorite place: Perth, Australia (22:10) The Cody Rhodes of it all (29:37) MJF’s prolific AEW title run comes to an end (35:07) Rosenberg’s tales from Rio de Janeiro (47:54) Plus, Troy the Goy atones for his sins and also explains why he is not the gringo that Rosenberg takes him for. Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, and Dip Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special holiday edition of the world’s no. 1 sports and recreation podcast, Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip begin, of course, by discussing common myths surrounding Hanukkah (00:00). Then, they get into the following: Hall of Fame induction speculation (11:21) Fantasy booking The Rock’s return (28:26) Rosenberg’s backstage experience at the house show at Madison Square Garden (33:35) CM Punk’s match with Dominik Mysterio at the house show (36:06) Stay maj and happy new year. Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, Dip Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz are back during the holiday season to give you all the content you need in the world of wrestling this week. To start, the guys discuss CM Punk’s first match back with WWE during the Madison Square Garden house show (06:00). Then, the guys discuss the rumors about WWE looking to lock Cody Rhodes down with a long-term deal, and how these implications could affect ‘WrestleMania’ (17:00). Later, the guys preview ‘Worlds End’ (34:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show with Ben paying his debt as his 49ers lost to Brian’s Ravens on Christmas night (1:42). Then, they get into the following to discuss each of their favorite headlines from 2023: Khal: CW acquires the TV rights to NXT (9:10) Brian: Mercedes Moné joins New Japan Pro-Wrestling (16:33) Ben: WWE sold to Endeavor (26:10) Then, in They Said What!?, they react to a take from the 'Wednesday Worldwide' Hotline that sends Seth Rollins to AEW (36:12). Last, they talk through last night’s NXT (52:37) and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (55:27). 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 videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. We are also on Instagram and Threads and X. Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Iron Claw’ Week comes to a close with a bang as David and Kaz talk to the director, Sean Durkin! First, they kick off the show by discussing the first day of free agency for the superstars recently released from WWE (0:30). Then they discuss their brief thoughts on ‘The Iron Claw’ (6:35). They also discuss the following things in pro wrestling: Matt Riddle joins MLW (18:50) Charlotte Flair signs new WWE deal (19:19) R-Truth adds comedy to the Judgment Day (26:25) Has the Devil story line run its course (36:23)? Wrestler of the Year reactions (50:27) To close out, Durkin comes on to share about why he created the movie, his love for pro wrestling, and more! (57:50). Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. We are also on Instagram and Threads and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters Guest: Sean Durkin Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by suggesting a friendly wrestler wager as Ben’s 49ers host Brian’s Ravens on Christmas Day, with Khal deciding the punishment for the loser. Send Khal your suggestions! Then they get into the following headlines: Bianca Belair says Charlotte’s injury is an opportunity for someone to step up (5:52) "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio signs a five-year deal with WWE (19:42) After the break, 'Iron Claw' Week continues with Chavo Guerrero Jr. and Holt McCallany! They discuss their roles in the film, which is based on the story of the Von Erich family (31:15) Last, they talk through last night’s NXT (1:22:06) and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (1:27:45). 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 videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. We are also on Instagram and Threads and X. Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Guests: Chavo Guerrero Jr. and Holt

With the physically vacationing Rosenberg off gallivanting in Brazil, SGG and Dip man the ‘Cheap Heat’ ship back stateside on today’s episode. But don’t worry, Rosenberg will still make not one, but two appearances on the program! The first of which happens from dinner in Rio de Janeiro alongside his wife, Misshattan, who finds herself at odds with her no. 1 hater, Troy the Goy (00:00). In between all the madness, there is some wrestling discussion about Carmelo Hayes (11:27), Roman Reigns’s return and how long we expect him to hold the title (14:36), and the answering of some mailbag questions (34:07). We’re off on Friday, but we do hope you stay maj and enjoy yourselves. Hosts: Greg Hyde and Dip Guests: Peter Rosenberg and Misshattan Producers: Brian H. Waters and Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s ‘Iron Claw’ Week here on the Ringer Wrestling Network! First, David, Kaz, and Brian kick off the show by discussing Kenny Omega's and Charlotte Flair’s injuries (4:39). Then ‘Iron Claw’ actors Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White join the show to discuss their roles in the movie, in which they portrayed Kevin and Kerry Von Erich (19:00). They close out the show with the bracket for the 'Masked Man' men’s wrestler of the year tournament (60:40)! Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. We are also on Instagram and Threads and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters Guests: Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White Producer: Brian H. Waters Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moments before Rosenberg heads off to Brazil with Misshattan, he delivers another impeccable edition of the Friday Something for you. Rosenberg begins by answering some mailbag questions after Troy the Goy waxes poetic about his latest non-female-related obsession in life (06:58). Then, the one and only Cody Rhodes joins to talk about his journey to the top of the sport, why competitors like AEW are good for the industry, his opinion of Dom Mysterio, whether MJF will join WWE, and why this current era of WWE is perhaps better than any one we’ve ever seen (20:28). Credit: The Michael Kay Show/ESPN Radio Host: Peter Rosenberg Guest: Cody Rhodes Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices