The Masked Man Show

Ben, Khal, and Brian open the show by discussing their excitement for Dominik Mysterio-Cody Rhodes at Money in the Bank. Then they get into some of the biggest headlines, including:          WWE wanting Drew McIntyre back at Money in the Bank (2:56).          Seth Rollins saying full-timers should have priority at WrestleMania (8:30).          LA Knight being the betting favorite to win Money in the Bank (14:56) Later, in They Said What?!, they go to the ‘Wednesday Worldwide’ Hotline for an interesting Forbidden Door hot take (20:50). Then, they are joined by Emilio Sparks of 'Wrassle Rap,' who discusses how WWE is presenting its latest crop of NXT call-ups, including Grayson Waller, Zoey Stark, and Pretty Deadly. (30:30) The crew closes the show with highlights from NXT 50:45) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (62:48). Check out the tribute pieces to the Iron Sheik from David Shoemaker and Oliver Lee Bateman on The Ringer dot com. For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said Wh

Rosenberg and Dip are together in New York City with the physically large SGG clocking in from his palatial studio in Philadelphia. On today’s episode, the guys get into: Ariel Helwani’s interview with Eric Bischoff and whether the guys agree with the criticisms Bischoff hurled toward AEW and Tony Khan (12:23) Solutions for how AEW can take its product to the next level SGG barks back! (31:37) WWE preparing Jey Uso to be the heir apparent to Roman Reigns (35:30) Plus, Dip expresses some issues with ‘Money in the Bank,’ and the guys tackle the mailbag (56:28). Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, and Dip Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Charlotte Flair’s return on 'SmackDown' (5:50), 'Young Rock' being canceled (9:00) and the Rock’s response to the social media trolling (12:00).Then they discuss Roman Reigns’s win over Cody Rhodes, touching on the following: What WWE would look like with Cody as champion (19:26) What the Bloodline would look like if Roman lost (30:04) What if Cody was never the guy? (34:10) Roman as a babyface (37:50) Paul Heyman’s stance (43:12) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the ‘Cheap Heat’ Friday Something, Rosenberg flies solo for some mailbag questions about the guys’ AEW conversation from Tuesday’s episode and more LA Knight stuff. Plus Rosenberg conducts a psychological experiment on Bear, and how long is too long for the toast at a wedding reception? After that, MVP joins Rosenberg to look back on the life and legacy of the late great Iron Sheik, who passed away this week at the age of 81 (28:17). Host: Peter Rosenberg Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, David and Kaz are joined by comedian Dan Soder to dive into another week in the world of professional wrestling. Today’s topics include: A look back at the career of the Iron Sheik (02:00) Reactions to last night’s ‘Dynamite,’ including MJF and Adam Cole’s face-off (20:00) Takes on ‘Monday Night Raw,’ including Seth Rollins’s main-event title defense (1:01:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Dan Soder Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by paying their respects to WWE Hall of Famer the Iron Sheik, who recently passed away. Then they jump into the biggest headlines of the week, including: Liv Morgan confirming the severity of her injury (9:11) WWE slowly building Grayson Waller (16:27) Jake the Snake ripping Bret “the Hitman” Hart (21:27) Later, in They Said What?!, they react to Peter Rosenberg’s take on LA Knight before tapping into the ‘Wednesday Worldwide' Hotline for an interesting Bloodline hot take (30:42). Then they are joined by 'Dark Side of the Ring' cocreators Evan Husney and Jason Eisener, who discuss the latest episode “Shattered: The Magnum T.A. Story.(44:48)” The crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (68:25) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (73:48). For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202)-417-8160 Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Guests: Evan Husney and Jason Eisener Producer: Brian H.

The best trio in pro wrestling podcasting is back together again for another can’t-miss episode of ‘Cheap Heat.’ Before inevitably getting into another heated conversation about bagels, the guys discuss: Dip’s past life as a DJ and why it didn’t work out (3:27) The perception of Cody Rhodes these days (10:50) Thoughts on the ‘Money in the Bank’ qualifying matches last Friday night (16:20) What will happen with Jey Uso? (21:31) Plus, some AEW talk and a little mailbag (36:19). Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, Dip Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David kicks off The Ringer Wrestling Show's week of content with Khal and Brian from Wednesday Worldwide and they discuss the following: Lacey Evans and Sgt. Slaughter’s daughter's Twitter beef (:30) Which title does Cody Rhodes get first? (8:50) Predictable Money in the Bank qualifiers? (16:43) The Bloodline storyline takes another turn (23:57) Roman Reigns presented with a new championship (30:00) Bryan Danielson calls out Kazuchika Okada for AEW Forbidden Door (39:54) WWE signs deal with Twitch (55:22) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the 'Cheap Heat' Friday Something, new WWE women’s tag team champion Shayna Baszler joins Rosenberg for a conversation about her former life as an MMA fighter, why she left MMA for the world of pro wrestling, the differences between MMA and pro wrestling, winning the tag team championship alongside Ronda Rousey, and more. Plus, Rosenberg dives into the mailbag (31:04). Host: Peter Rosenberg Guest: Shayna Baszler Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz are joined by comedian and host of ‘WrestleRoasts’ Dan St. Germain to discuss another loaded week in the world of professional wrestling. Topics include: CM Punk’s return being made official by Tony Khan (02:00) Don Callis’s promo on last night’s ‘Dynamite’ (17:45) Highlights from ‘Raw’ (31:00) Bray Wyatt rumors (44:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Dan St. Germain Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Khal, and Brian raise their red Solo cups to the sky to celebrate Montez Ford’s birthday! Then they get into the following headlines: Ronda Rousey criticizing WWE’s women’s tag team division (3:35) Justin Credible disliking AEW’s use of Bryan Danielson (10:22) AEW talent being anxious about a potential brand split (16:16) Tony Khan’s relationship with Bill Goldberg (27:22) Later, in They Said What?!, they react to Kaz’s take on the Saudi Arabia crowd before heading to the 'Wednesday Worldwide' Hotline for quite the take on Cody Rhodes (30:44). The crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (43:32) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (48:43). For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202)-417-8160 Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After some very brief Bagel Talk, Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip get into the following on today’s episode of the world’s no. 1 sports and recreation podcast: Headlines from the most recent Saudi Arabia show (9:40) Whether the end is near for the Bloodline (23:30) Matchmaking for the upcoming 'Money in the Bank’ premium live event Why Rosenberg believes Ronda Rousey is back on the ascent (29:28) Plus, Raquel’s potential, Jade Cargill loses her AEW title (38:00), and what will happen with AJ Styles? Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, and Dip Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kaz kicks off the show with a quick recap of his Vegas experience on the AEW ‘Double or Nothing’ preshow. Then he and David get into the following: Should the world title matches have headlined each show (8:52)? The Four Pillars match (18:16) The Anarchy in the Arena match (24:20) Jimmy Uso’s superkick to Roman Reigns (38:06) Cody Rhodes passing out in a match against Brock Lesnar (46:14) What’s next for Bianca Belair (49:40) Trish Stratus and Becky Lynch (53:42) NXT 'Battleground' recap (58:34) Previewing 'Raw' (78:28) Be sure to check out our videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rosenberg and Stat Guy Greg speak with Carmelo Hayes ahead of his NXT title defense this weekend at NXT 'Battleground.' They get into the following: Recapping the weekend he won the NXT title in Los Angeles (7:39) Reminding Shawn Michaels how cool he is (12:10) Partnering with Trick Williams (15:45) Training with Cody Rhodes (24:37) A potential opportunity to wrestle John Cena (31:28) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. Host: Peter Rosenberg and Stat Guy Greg Guest: Carmelo Hayes Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With three big wrestling events coming up this weekend, Dave and Kaz attempt to predict each match in one minute. NXT Battleground (7:18) AEW 'Double or Nothing' (43:02) WWE 'Night of Champions' (37:25) Plus, they discuss 'Raw' possibly moving dates and 'SmackDown' adding an extra hour (48:45). For tickets to the Dan St. Germain Special, click here: https://app.showslinger.com/p/danspecial. Be sure to check out our videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben, Khal, and Brian are hyped for more than 21 hours of wrestling this week! Then they get into the following headlines: AJ Styles responding to criticism of the World Title being “secondary” (4:10) Reports of Bianca and the Street Profits turning heel (10:37) Nick Kahn saying 'Raw' could be moving off Mondays and adding another hour to 'Smackdown' (20:36) Later, in They Said What?!, they react to a scorching-hot Sting take (00:00). Then, they are joined by Cornell Gunter, who first confronts Ben about their 'WWE 2K23' matchup and then discusses the incredible evolution of Solo Sikoa (40:40). The WW crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (61:50) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (66:45). For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202)-417-8160 Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Guest: Cornell Gunter Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a great week to be a wrestling fan! Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip discuss their excitement for the week of what will feature three premium live events. They discuss the following: Seth Rollins interviews with Corey Graves (27:49) Roman Reigns's “bump” into Solo Sikoa (34:10) Brock Lesnar injuring Cody Rhodes’s arm (41:57) Trish Stratus and Becky Lynch’s contract signing (54:37) AEW 'Double or Nothing' preview (58:36) Host: Peter Rosenberg, Stat Guy Greg and Bryan Diperstein Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, David, Kaz, and Brian kick off the show by discussing Willow Nightingale becoming the inaugural NJPW Strong Women’s Champion (4:44): Then they discuss the matches they are most looking forward to at the following: WWE 'Night of Champions' (21:10) AEW 'Double or Nothing' (43:02) NXT Battleground (57:18) Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before heading off to watch old wrestling matches with his high school buddies for his bachelor party festivities, Rosenberg grabs Dip to talk about the things that Dip has observed in pro wrestling recently. Plus, Natalie gives more Hebrew food pronunciation lessons (4:27), the guys grill Troy the Goy about his escapades in a stranger’s home, and the guys open the mailbag (34:18). Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Dip Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz are back for another week of analysis in the world of wrestling. Today’s topics include: Paying respects to Superstar Billy Graham (03:40) CM Punk’s rumored return (12:00) Seth Rollins joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe (52:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Brian H. Waters and Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices