The Masked Man Show

Brian and Khal kick off the show with a couple of non-spoiler takeaways from the 'Iron Claw' premiere in New York City. Then Ben leads the crew into this week’s top headlines: Logan Paul retiring from boxing to wrestle full time (7:15) Brock Lesnar reportedly returning at the Royal Rumble (19:06) SmackDown potentially changing nights (29:11) Later, in They Said What?!, they react to a couple of takes from the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline, regarding Saraya, the Judgment Day, Chad Gable, and Gunther (39:43). Last, they talk through last night’s NXT show (57:12) and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (59:01). 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

Fresh off of seeing a premiere screening of the new wrestling movie ‘Iron Claw,’ Rosenberg and SGG are here to briefly break down the film. Then, the guys get into Drew McIntyre’s turn, some drama between Rey Mysterio and Santos Escobar, Peter’s secret criticism of LA Knight, Jake The Snake’s disappointment with what’s happened to the DDT, and more. TOPICS: Intro (00:00) Why Thanksgiving is the best holiday (02:30) ‘Iron Claw’ reaction (09:50) Drew McIntyre’s turn and potential involvement with Judgment Day (22:10) Santos Escobar's betrayal of Rey Mysterio (30:15) Something Rosenberg doesn’t like about LA Knight (33:03) Why Natalie wants a pulley system in the home (40:57) Jake The Snake’s disgruntled comments (46:48) Mailbag (55:20) Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Greg Hyde Producer: Brian H. Waters and Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Hero Talks In-Ring Return, Teaching the Next Generation, and More! | The Masked Man Show David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Asuka’s shocking alignment with Damage CTRL on Smackdown (6:00). Then they are joined by Chris Hero, who talks the following: His return to the ring (10:07) Biggest barrier of getting back into ring shape (36:10) What has his attention the most in wrestling right now (43:35) Working with newer pro wrestlers (0:00) 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 and Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Chris Hero Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rosenberg and Friday Dip are back! On today’s episode of the Friday Something, the guys get into: Intro (00:00) Rosenberg's moral dilemma (03:05) Ricochet’s potential for becoming a true WWE superstar (17:31) Whether Gunther will be the guy to dethrone Roman Reigns (21:40) Why Dip believes Logan Paul is one of the best wrestlers in the world (26:35) Mailbag (36:55) Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Dip Producers: Brian H. Waters, Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz are back to dive into all things from this week in wrestling! They get things started with a discussion on NXT's move to the CW and Logan Paul’s bizarre photos with the United States Championship (01:00). Then, the guys discuss the latest in wrestling free agency news, including John Cena's potential departure from WWE again in reaction to the actors strike coming to an end (13:00). Later, Kaz and Dave react to the announcement of this year’s WarGames match at 'Survivor Series' and last night’s ‘Dynamite’ (25:00). Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Khal, and Brian kick things off by discussing Logan Paul, who called out Bad Bunny (1:25). Then they tap into the following headlines: NXT's move to The CW Network (4:01) Jonathan Coachman called MJF the no. 1 superstar in pro wrestling (24:17) Then, they speak to wrestling scribe extraordinaire Cameron Hawkins about his latest piece on LA Knight on the Ringer dot com (36:26). Later, in They Said What?!, they react to a couple of takes from the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline, including whether or not Randy Orton is the Shawn Michaels of his generation and booking Cody Rhodes to finish his story before WrestleMania (52:14). Last, they talk through last night’s NXT (66:36) and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (71:20). 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 Gue

With the Mis on the sidelines today, Rosenberg and SGG discuss a new wrestling documentary, Logan Paul's promise of more TV appearances, WWE Crown Jewel, what to do with John Cena, AEW Full Gear, and more. TOPICS: Early thoughts on 'The Iron Claw' (00:00) Creed Brothers sign with Raw (10:32) WarGames match announcement (16:40) LA Knight’s performance at Crown Jewel and where he'll go from here (24:40) Rosenberg lays out options to make John Cena more interesting (27:30) AEW Full Gear look ahead (44:06) Black Power Rankings (47:07) Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Greg Hyde Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode, Dave and Kaz discuss: Pro wrestling free agency (07:07) Where MJF will land when his AEW contract expires next year (18:30) Whether WWE should sign CM Punk (31:56) A match-by-match breakdown of Crown Jewel (34:52) Plus, which pro wrestler would fare best in the New York City Marathon? Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A much happier Dip joins Rosenberg on today’s Friday Something! Today, the guys discuss how MJF is carrying AEW, Ric Flair’s new deal with AEW, the big differences between AEW and WWE, tomorrow’s 'Crown Jewel' matchups, and more. Stay maj. TOPICS: Intro (00:00) Peter and Troy’s takes on Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou (07:40) AEW riding the MJF wave (12:41) Reaction to Ric Flair’s AEW deal and what it could look like (15:00) WWE ‘Crown Jewel’ in Saudi Arabia on Saturday (26:23) An addition to Mt. Schlumpmore (32:44) Rosenberg’s next album name (40:00) Mailbag (45:36) Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Dip Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing another big announcement from Tony Khan (03:00). Then they discuss the following: MJF teaming with Acclaimed to face Bullet Club Gold (06:00) Whether or not "scissoring" has crossed over to the mainstream (16:30) The next round of NXT call-ups (18:00) WWE Crown Jewel predictions (35:00) 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 and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Jonathan Kermah and Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Khal, and Brian kick things off by discussing Triple H inviting 76ers star Joel Embiid to WrestleMania after he was fined for his most recent (and fantastic) crotch-chop celebration (1:06). Then they tap into the following headlines: MJF becoming the longest-reigning AEW Champion (7:58) Eric Bischoff’s comments on WWE not needing CM Punk (22:54) Plans for Karrion Kross after Crown Jewel (32:53) Later, in They Said What?!, the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline heats up with scorching takes and fantasy booking ideas, including adding Randy Orton to disrupt Cody’s story, the most diabolical moments in wrestling history, and more (40:33). Last, they talk through last night’s NXT (63:30) and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (66:18). 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.

Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip are back this week in full force on this spooky edition of 'Cheap Heat'! They discuss the following: The wrestling is great sign on 'Monday Night Raw' (5:29) SGG shares a wrestling fan interaction story (7:35) How 'Friday Night SmackDown' felt like “something going on” (10:59) WWE Crown Jewel preview (13:13) MJF vs. Omega recap (21:35) Then they respond to some of the mailbag questions (31:38) To bid on the 'Cheap Heat' anniversary auction, visit this link. Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. We are also on Instagram and Threads. Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Stat Guy Greg, and Bryan Diperstein Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the Wikipedia “fake” results of WWE Crown Jewel (3:30). Then they get into the following from pro wrestling over the weekend: LA Knight looking like he belongs in the ring with Roman Reigns (5:07) MJF and Kenny Omega’s title match on AEW 'Collision' (16:15) Who would you take on your draft board, MJF or LA Knight (20:47)? Who will be MJF’s three partners for the eight-man tag match (23:41)? WWE 'Monday Night Raw' preview (33:19) Later, Kaz speaks with Mr. Stone ahead of his big match at Halloween Havoc with Bron Breakker. They discuss the following: Being recognized in the gym before his match (39:30) Getting back in the ring after managing for years (41:36) The feud with Bron Breakker being Attitude Era–like (43:45) Why Bron Breakker shouldn’t underestimate him (50:47) What is the most rewarding part of the Performance Center (58:55) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. We are also on Instagram and Thr

Rosenberg is joined by the host and producer of 'Wednesday Worldwide,' Brian H. Waters, for the Friday Something of 'Cheap Heat'! They tap into the following: MJF’s title defense against Kenny Omega on AEW Collision this Saturday (00:00) Rosenberg’s response to David and Kaz calling cap on Adam Cole (21:53)! Ric Flair’s appearance on AEW Dynamite as Sting’s gift (25:26) LA Knight’s showdown with Roman Reigns (35:36) They also have some special run-ins with Brian Mann and Dip to chime in on these topics! To bid on the 'Cheap Heat' anniversary auction, visit this link. Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. We are also on Instagram and Threads. Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David kicks off the show with the Cold Open Question of the Week: Who is the Victor Wembanyama of pro wrestling (0:30)? Then the guys discuss the following from the world of pro wrestling: Which pro wrestler they would love to hang out with (8:53) More WWE International PLEs (12:41) Kenny Omega vs. MJF on the horizon (16:28) Ric Flair making his AEW debut as a gift to Sting (23:05) NXT Halloween Havoc recap (32:06) A Swerve invasion (41:36) What are the odds Judgment Day sides with Drew or Seth after Crown Jewel (49:34)? Who is the NBA comp to Will Ospreay? Wrestling theme music that makes the workout playlist (60:02) 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 and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters and Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by discussing Bad Bunny hosting 'SNL' (1:24). Then they tap into the following headlines: Randy Orton likely returning at Survivor Series (3:50) WWE being “very interested” in Will Ospreay (14:47) Raw vs. SmackDown not currently being the plan for Survivor Series (23:50) Later, in “They Said What?!," they go to the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline for a plethora of takes, including ones about booking LA Knight for a World Heavyweight Championship run, Roman Reigns passing Hulk Hogan and Bruno Sammartino’s records, Dominik Mysterio as world champion, and a needed change for Montez Ford. (32:39) Last, they talk through last night’s 'NXT' (56:27) and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (58:07). 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

To celebrate the show’s 10th anniversary, Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip have quite the announcement in store on today’s show. But before that, they get into some pro wrestling by discussing a maj way that LA Knight could beat Roman Reigns, the two things LA Knight must do to get on Dip’s good side, the latest with Imperium, and WarGames matchups on the horizon. Rosenberg also berates Dip for his lack of travel, Troy the Goy accidentally reveals just how white and uncultured he is, and is Dip the LA Knight of the podcast? TOPICS: Intro (00:00) All roads lead to LA Knight vs. Roman Reigns at WWE Crown Jewel (05:40) How LA Knight could beat Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40 (08:12) Logan Paul vs. Rey Mysterio last night (16:37) What’s going on with Imperium? (18:42) The ‘Cheap Heat’ 10th anniversary auction and how you can help support a great cause. Visit this link for more information. (34:32) Mailbag (50:50) Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, and Dip Producers: Brian H. Waters and Troy Farkas Learn more abou

David kicks off the show with the Cold Open Question of the Week: Will he and Kaz look better than J.R. and the King when they eat dinner together 25 years from now? Then they discuss the following from the world of pro wrestling: Impact Wrestling rebrands back to TNA (0:00) AEW Collision recap (22:37) Jey Uso retaliates against his brother Jimmy (33:10) A convincing way for LA Knight to beat Roman Reigns (36:02) Last shocking world title change (39:00) 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 and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s Friday Something, Rosenberg and SGG have a special show in store for you! Plus, friend of the program Booker T gets the hot tag. Enjoy yourselves. Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde Guest: Booker T Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz are back to dive into another loaded week of wrestling. The guys open the show discussing the massive target on AEW champion MJF’s back (05:00). Then, they discuss Sting’s announcement of his last match as well as Rey Mysterio’s allusion to his future retirement plans (18:00). Later, they look back at this week’s ‘RAW,’ including Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins getting real with each other on the microphone (39:00). Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kareem Famuyide Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices