The Masked Man Show

Back from a thrilling weekend in Detroit, Rosenberg welcomes his pals Dip and SGG (from his new home studio, which has some kinks that need to be worked out) to discuss the following on today’s episode of the world’s no. 1 sports and recreation podcast: WWE’s signing of Brian Pillman Jr. (7:40) Rumors that Ronda Rousey’s time with WWE is over and the guys’ thoughts on ways Rousey’s career could have gone so much better (10:31) The mounting list of serious injuries for some of WWE’s biggest stars like Sami Zayn, Liv Morgan, Kevin Owens, and Roman Reigns (15:08) A commentary on WWE’s evolution since Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip were teenagers (19:58) Thoughts on this past weekend’s ’SummerSlam’ and the storylines that stood out most regarding LA Knight, Logan Paul, and more (27:26) Plus, Black Power Rankings (46:43) and anticipation builds for the suit contest. Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, Dip Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David, Kaz, and Brian discuss the most watched SummerSlam in history! They break down the card, including: The next chapter of the Bloodline after Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso (8:03) Cody Rhodes earns Brock Lesnar’s respect (20:46) LA Knight gets the biggest pop of the night (29:50) What’s next for Finn Bálor (47:01) Iyo Sky cashes in her Money in the Bank contract (57:30) Plus, AEW 'Collision' highlights and unbooked matches from this incredible fight weekend (61:03). Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. We are also on Instagram and Threads. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Ben return as they recap the second episode of this season titled, ‘The Journey Is the Obstacle’ (03:25). They discuss Jack Spade’s continued struggles with balancing his wrestling career and personal life, the hope for Staci’s character to remain independent, where Crystal’s story line will go from here, and more. Also, they take a step behind the curtain as they are joined by the episode’s director, Peter Segal (42:38). They discuss how his past work in comedy contributes to the series, the wrestling lingo, the difficulties he faced while shooting the show, as well as the process of shooting the episode’s match with Jack and Crystal. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Ben Lindbergh Guest: Peter Segal Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After opening the podcast with a Misshattan check-in and a geography lesson, Rosenberg and Dip discuss the following on today’s episode: A new wrinkle to the suit contest that’s much more inclusive (12:10) The new Cody Rhodes documentary (26:30) Whether Paul Heyman or Bobby Heenan is the GOAT of professional wrestling managers (27:22) Why Rosenberg thinks we’re on the verge of a MJF babyface run (51:02) And the guys take a peek into mailbag (55:08)! You don't want to miss it. Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Dip Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz are back to guide you through another loaded week of professional wrestling with a plethora of predictions and reactions to all things happening in the squared circle. Today’s topics include: -the latest in the world of Vince McMahon controversy (06:00) -Adam Cole vs. MJF being made official for ‘All In’ (10:00) -‘SummerSlam’ predictions (26:00) Host: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy SummerSlam week! Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show with their favorite SummerSlam memories and then celebrate the 31st anniversary of Ron Simmons winning the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Afterward, they discuss the following headlines: The Elite signing new multi-year contracts with AEW (7:16) Paul Heyman claiming he is the greatest manager of all time (14:30) Booker T saying Main Event Mafia should have been as big as NWO and DX (24:44) Later, in They Said What?!, they get into an epic debate about Peter Rosenberg’s opinion on Roman Reigns and Jey Uso not being the “A story” heading into SummerSlam (32:32). After the break, they react to a few hot takes from the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline, including actors crossing over to WWE during the SAG-AFTRA strike, and Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams potentially going their separate ways (46:23). The crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (61:25) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (63:53). For an opportunity to have your hot take

As the days wind down to WWE’s massive ’SummerSlam’ event in Detroit, Rosenberg and SGG discuss the following on today’s episode: Rosenberg’s announcement regarding a special ‘Cheap Heat’ contest and how you can enter for a chance to win a MAJ prize (11:57) Just a few weeks into their marriage, Misshattan has already left Rosenberg (15:45) The Battle Royal match that Rosenberg and SGG spend way too much time talking about (27:46) An all-MMA rules matchup between Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler and what the heck that even means (33:53) If Logan Paul has any chance of finishing his match quickly in Detroit so he can hop on a jet to go support his brother Jake in his boxing fight in Dallas (40:00) Plus, there’s something going on backstage with LA Knight and Troy The Goy has a new book! If you wish to pre-order his wacky self-improvement book, “Surrender: A Guide to Living Your Best Life in Your Twenties,” you can get the paperback on Barnes & Noble or the e-book on Amazon. Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hy

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the best wrestling hugs, following Adam Cole and MJF's hug on AEW Collision. Then they discuss the following: Adam Cole’s many stables (6:30) CM Punk unveiling the AEW World Title he never lost (15:15) Great American Bash Recap (28:45) Santos Escobar vs. Rey Mysterio (35:30) Reactions to Gable Steveson (40:50) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. We are also on Instagram and Threads. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and Ben Lindbergh bring you into the squared circle to recap the entire first season of Starz wrestling drama ‘Heels,’ as well as the first episode of its second season. They go through all the show's characters, explain why the show needs to appeal to more than just hardcore wrestling fans, and discuss expectations for the rest of the second season. Also, the guys give out awards for the Season 2 premiere, including the World Champ (episode’s MVP), the "Holy Shit" Moment (favorite scene), and more. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Ben Lindbergh Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the biggest stars in all of WWE joins Peter Rosenberg on the Friday Something to discuss the following: Why he always wanted to join WWE His return at ‘Money in the Bank' 2023 in London and how it’s breathed a different kind of energy into his career (7:21) How his preparation for Brock Lesnar in 2020 changed McIntyre’s career forever (12:19) Whether he prefers being a heel or face (32:05) And more! Stay maj. Host: Peter Rosenberg Guest: Drew Mcintyre Producers: Brian H. Waters, Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz are back to help you process another week of wrestling programming. Today’s topics include: ‘Dynamite’ reactions, including an assessment of Jack Perry’s heel turn thus far (05:00) Is the Judgment Day doing too much? (55:00) Gable Steveson’s upcoming pro wrestling debut (1:02:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Khal is back and before the show starts, he rates Brian and David Shoemaker’s fill-in “WORLDWIDE” proclamations. Then, they discuss the following headlines: Bret Hart wanting to work at AEW (4:12) LA Knight’s backstage politicking abilities (13:11) SummerSlam card being locked at nine matches (22:06) Later, in They Said What?!, they get into an epic debate about Peter Rosenberg’s opinion on Adam Cole (32:04). After the break, they react to a few hot takes from the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline, including Jade Cargill and the AEW Women’s Division and whether or not Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens are stale. (49:05). The crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (68:29) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (72:19). 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. Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Br

Rosenberg, SGG and Dip get back to pro wrestling discussion. They get into the following: MJF and Adam Cole’s current “friendship” (9:45) Saturday vs. Sunday PLEs (16:40) One last honeymoon rant (19:53) Pro wrestling documentaries (49:50) They close out the show with this week’s Black Power Rankings (53:27) and answer a few questions from the mailbag (57:22). Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. We are also on Instagram and Threads. Host: Peter Rosenberg, Stat Guy Greg, and Dip Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz kick off the show and discuss “reports” around L.A. Knight, Ring of Honor Death Before Dishonor, and the best wrestling dancers. Then Kerm and Brian join in to draft the perfect SummerSlam card based on previous matches! Each must select the following types of matches: World Title Women’s Title Tag Team Wildcard Pick (any type of match) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. We are also on Instagram and Threads. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Jonathan Kermah, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters and Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With nothing to do at his honeymoon resort, Rosenberg answers a few questions from the mailbag with a couple of cameos from Misshattan. The wedding aftermath (9:20) Cody’s recent run (20:14) Bobby Lashley and the Street Profits (26:05) The Rock and John Cena returning amid actors and writers strikes (28:30) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. We are also on Instagram and Threads. Host: Peter Rosenberg Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz are back with their insight on another week in the world of professional wrestling. Some of today’s topics include: AEW’s 'Blood and Guts' match last night, and what to expect from the fallout of the match (03:00) MJF and Adam Cole’s dance battle with Daniel Garcia and Sammy Guevara (23:00) This week’s discourse comparing today’s wrestling with the Attitude Era (43:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Khal out, The Ringer Wrestling authority figure David Shoemaker joins Ben and Brian as they celebrate Dominik Mysterio’s NXT North American Title win. Then, they discuss the following headlines: Seth Rollins says match ratings are “silly” (3:20) WWE has “high interest” in Nick Aldis (10:59) What The Rock and Grayson Waller’s interaction could mean for The Great One (15:30) Later, in They Said What?!, they react to a few hot takes from the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline including Judgment Day fatigue, the most underutilized wrestlers, and Brian’s previous take on the NXT and AEW Championships. (21:42). After the break, they discuss whether or not WWE is hotter today than it was during the Attitude Era (36:54). The crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (46:59) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (50:45). 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 @RingerWrestl

Rosenberg, while on his honeymoon, joins SGG and Dip to bring you this week’s edition of Cheap Heat. Hot Pools and Cold showers (4:27) 'Dark Side of the Ring' (13:06) Sonya Deville and Chelsea Green winning the tag titles (24:56) Wrestling art (34:25) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. We are also on Instagram and Threads. Host: Peter Rosenberg, Stat Guy Greg, and Bryan Diperstein Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cold Open Question of the Week: Which NBA rookie would you rather have in WWE? Victor Wembanyama or Scoot Henderson? David and Kazeem kick off the show discussing this. Then, they get into the following: L.A. Knight’s promo on 'Smackdown' (8:47) Slammiversary’s video package highlighting Impact Wrestling legends (18:02) Jey Uso superkicks Paul Heyman (28:10) FTR vs. Bullet Club Gold. Match of the year? (36:11) Trinity wins the Knockouts Championship (49:12) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. We are also on Instagram and Threads.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz are back to jump into another week of wrestling content. Today’s topics include: Dragunov becoming number one contender on ‘NXT’ (08:00) Last night’s ‘Dynamite’ including the unlikely tag team of MJF and Adam Cole (18:30) Our top ten wrestlers that we don’t talk about enough (31:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices