The Masked Man Show

Did you know 'The Ringer Wrestling Show' has an arena on 'WWE 2K23'? Ben and Khal discuss Brian’s Twitch livestream of matches inside the arena. Then, the guys dive into the following: ‌ WWE being hesitant to make Seth Rollins WWE World Champion due to acting gigs (5:57) An initial list of men’s Money in the Bank participants (13:40) WWE teasing JD McDonagh joining the Judgment Day (25:29) Later, in “They Said What?!," they react to David Shoemaker saying Seth Rollins needs more of a story before becoming the World Heavyweight Champion and one of our listeners’ “hot takes” (31:27). Then for the first time, they react to breaking news in which AEW announces its brand-new Saturday show (47:33)! The crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (59:28) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (62:06).For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202)-417-8160 The Ringer Wrestling Show is now on TikTok! Follow us there: @RingerWrestling Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Dav

Rosenberg and SGG fly solo as the physically-perturbed Dip is unable to make it today. But in his absence, Rosenberg and SGG discuss: Roman Reigns shocking The Usos by announcing that he’s partnering with Solo Sikoa to challenge Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn for the tag team championship at Night of Champions (16:55) Asuka ruining Bianca Belair’s big moment last Friday (24:00) How much we actually care about Brock Lesnar and Cody Rhodes (34:15) Why the elder statesmen are secretly carrying professional wrestling right now Plus, mailbag (48:00) and Rosenberg doesn't want Troy the Goy at his wedding. Troy also informs the guys of his wild Monday afternoon spent with a young woman. To join the 'Cheap Heat' Discord, please follow this link. 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 by celebrating mothers and ranking the best mom characters in pro wrestling (5:09). Then they discuss: Randy Orton’s career possibly being over (8:39) AJ Styles vs. Seth Rollins in the final for the World Heavyweight Championship (24:17) Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa will challenge Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn for the tag team titles (40:33) Bianca Belair and Asuka’s feud resumes on 'SmackDown' (52:14) An insane triple-threat match in Mexico that took place in the rain (55:13) They close the show with a few rapid-fire sell-or-no-sell takes. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this very special edition of ‘Cheap Heat’ Friday Something, WWE superstar Rhea Ripley joins Peter Rosenberg for a conversation about the following: Her relationship with fellow WWE superstar Dom Mysterio (3:39) The potential of The Judgment Day Why—even in her personal life—most people call her Rhea The crazy engagement numbers she pulls on TikTok (27:30) The 26-year-old’s WWE Hall of Fame trajectory (31:10) Plus, Ripley talks about Zelina Vega’s showing last weekend in Puerto Rico (14:23), character development, and more. Host: Peter Rosenberg Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz are back to dive into another week in the world of professional wrestling. Today’s topics include: Don Callis literally backstabbing Kenny Omega on ‘Dynamite’ (02:00) AEW’s speculated new TV deal (21:00) A Goldberg vs. Ultimate Warrior debate (42:00) WWE’s world title tournament (49:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Brian H. Waters and Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which Bad Bunny song do you have on repeat? Ben, Khal, and Brian reveal theirs. Then they discuss the following headlines: Damian Priest being seen as a main-eventer (4:23) WWE allowing blood for Brock Lesnar matches (8:50) Darby Allin planning to climb Mount Everest (14:42) Later, in "They Said What?!", they react to a couple of listeners’ hot takes (18:50). Then, they are joined by Nick Bond, who discusses his latest Ringer dot com piece "Who’s Your Daddy? Dominik Mysterio’s Journey Past the Nepo Baby Tag" and the updated Ringer WWE Power Board rankings (29:55). The WWE crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (49:53) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (53:44). 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: Nick Bond Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a very metaphysical episode of the world’s no. 1 sports and recreation podcast, Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip discuss the following: Rosenberg’s issues with wedding planners and why destination weddings are “stupid” (4:12) Does energy exist? (16:35) The highlights of WWE 'Backlash' in Puerto Rico (29:25) Ts on the new AEW reality TV show (37:15) And more. Stay maj. Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, and Dip Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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, Dip Producers: Devon Manze, Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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 Famuyide Producers: Brian H. Waters and Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

David and Phil start off the show by allowing Kaz to relish in his Knicks’ huge playoff win. Then they discuss the following: The Masked Man Show’s selections on The Ringer Wrestling Network’s WWE draft (5:12) Piped-in crowd noise (18:37) Phil’s Ringer.com piece "CM Punk’s Potential AEW Return, Explained" (28:41) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Phil Schneider Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz discuss CM Punk’s upcoming return to AEW and the investment being made to bring him back (5:37). Later they discuss the following: Seth Rollins's role in WWE (33:00) The list of injured WWE Superstars (37:00) Trish Stratus’s promo on 'Monday Night Raw' (42:50) Later, Brian H. Waters joins in to discuss the Four Pillars of AEW (45:01) and Warlow becoming the TNT Champion (53:20), and they preview two title matches on Friday night's 'SmackDown' (76:30). Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From a crowded media room in Las Vegas, Rosenberg is here for a special Thursday episode of the Friday Something. Today, he talks about the hype for Saturday’s massive boxing fight between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia before bringing in Diperstein (6:12) to discuss non-wrestling things since Dip hasn’t watched any wrestling this week. Plus, Rosenberg takes some mailbag questions throughout and gets mad at his boss at The Ringer in the process. And does SGG love Peter more than Natalie does? Stay maj. Host: Peter Rosenberg Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices