The Ringer Wrestling Show

We are officially one month out from WrestleMania XL! Ben, Khal, and Brian discuss how they are feeling heading into the Showcase of the Immortals and then kick off the show by talking through the legacy of Bull Nakano, who was announced as the latest 2024 WWE Hall of Fame inductee (4:45).

Then they get into the following headlines from the week:

• John Cena says he was about to turn heel during his feud with The Rock (6:47)
• John Cena lists his Mount Rushmore (16:49)
• AEW reportedly suspends Sammy Guevara after his match with Jeff Hardy (20:52)
• Omos wants another match with Bobby Lashley (29:45)

Then in ‘They Said What?!’ they react to Kaz’s take on 'The Masked Man Show' on what The Rock’s thumb really means (40:16).

Afterward, they go to the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline for hot takes from you, the people, regarding Chad Gable and whether or not it was a missed moment for him to be Kurt Angle’s “son.” (49:53).

Finally, the guys talk through last night’s NXT (64:24) and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (65:39).

Join us for the 'Ringer Wrestling Show' meet and greet on Friday, April 5, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Chickie's and Pete's South Philly!

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Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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After a fun weekend in the world of professional wrestling, Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip are here to break it all down! They begin by getting into Sting’s sendoff at AEW Revolution, then react to the maj Will Ospreay match. Later, the boys speculate about the ways The Rock vs. Roman Reigns could go down. Plus some discussion on when Damian Priest could cash in the briefcase, Gunther’s future, and some mailbag.

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• INTRO (00:00)
• Sting’s retirement (03:58)
• Will Ospreay’s impressive performance and potential (06:42)
• AEW missed an opportunity with Swerve Scott (12:33)
• The Rock finally acknowledges Roman Reigns (28:52)
• When Damien Priest could cash in (34:51)
• Gunther vs. Pat McAfee? (37:21)
• Mailbag (43:24)

Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip

Producer: Troy Farkas

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David and Kaz kick off the week, fresh off of a weekend full of drama in the world of pro wrestling. They jump into the following topics:

• AEW Revolution recap (6:11)
• Whether it's time for Bryan Danielson to win gold in AEW (11:45)
• Sting’s last match (16:29)
• Paul Heyman to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame (25:46)
• The Rock’s social media promo that shook the world (30:57)
• Whether Cody handle the pressure if we wins the title (54:00)
• SmackDown Recap (63:53)

Join the ‘Ringer Wrestling’ crew on Friday April 5 from 5-7 p.m. ET for our meet-and-greet at Chickie’s & Pete’s in South Philly, located at 1526 Packer Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19145.

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Boy do we have SOMETHING on this episode of the Friday Something! We start off by listening to a portion of The Rock’s 20-plus minute promo ahead of tonight’s must-see ‘SmackDown’ event. Plus, Dave LaGreca calls in after hearing himself personally called out by The Rock (04:36). After that, Rosenberg dives deep into the mailbag (14:56).

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Host: Peter Rosenberg

Guest: Dave LaGreca

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Cold Open Question of the Week: Who has a more iconic entrance, the Undertaker or Sting (0:35)?

David and Kaz kick off the Thursday edition with reflections on the lives and legacies of Ole Anderson and Virgil, who passed away this week (3:08). Then they discuss the following:

• Maxxine Dupri got booed by fans (24:53)
• Matt Riddle's overshare of reasons he was fired from WWE (33:00)
• Whether Sting will really go (44:52)

They then close the show with AEW Revolution Predictions (62:01).Check out Oliver Lee Batemen and Ian Douglass’s piece on Ole Anderson, as well as Khal Davenport's piece on Virgil on the Ringer dot com.

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters 

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Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off this week’s episode with an announcement regarding the 'Ringer Wrestling Show' meet-and-greet in Philadelphia during WrestleMania week (1:30). Then, they pay their respect to the late Mike Jones, a.k.a. Virgil (4:43), before getting into the following headlines from the week:

• Seth Rollins potentially betraying Cody Rhodes (11:36)
• Chad Gable saying it just means more to win the Intercontinental Championship (26:57)

Then in They Said What?! they react to 'Cheap Heat’ fantasy booking of Cody Rhodes finishing his story by going through Roman Reigns AND the Rock (38:36).

Afterward, they go to the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline for They Said What?! and react to hot takes from you, the people, regarding unforgettable story lines and NXT’s title picture (57:19).

Finally, the guys talk through last night’s NXT (64:24) and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (66:33).

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Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Nearly recovered from a strenuous work trip in Perth, Australia, Rosenberg is joined by SGG and Dip on today’s episode of the world’s no. 1 sports and recreation podcast. They discuss:

• Intro (00:00)
• Rosenberg’s time in Perth (01:21)
• SGG’s problem with how Elimination Chamber unfolded (14:24)
• Fantasy booking for the WrestleMania main event (16:05)
• How the Rhea Ripley character could develop in the coming months (22:20)
• An update on Rosenberg’s search for the perfect pair of glasses (31:42)
• AEW Revolution (45:11)
• Mailbag (49:16)

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Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, and Dip

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Cold open question of the week: Who gets a bigger POP, Rhea Ripley in Perth, Australia, or Paul Heyman in Philadelphia?

David and Kaz kick off the week by discussing the fallout from WWE Elimination Chamber:

• Tiffany Stratton stole the show (5:35)
• Rhea Ripley main-evented in her home country (9:30)
• When and where will Cody Rhodes face the Rock (19:20)?
• Drew McIntyre became the no. 1 contender (30:11)

Then they discuss how the WrestleMania card is shaping up, who doesn’t have a match just yet (55:41), and which celebrities with Philly ties will be at WrestleMania (58:27).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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From Perth, Australia, ahead of this weekend’s Elimination Chamber event, the affable WWE commentator Byron Saxton joins Rosenberg in a conversation that will send all of you off smiling into the weekend. But before that, Rosenberg tells you what’s on his radar at Elimination Chamber this weekend. Here’s the rundown:

• Intro (00:00)
• Elimination Chamber preview (01:12)
• Saxton's career journey and why he loves working for WWE so much (11:40)
• Saxton’s eating habits and “cheat” meals (25:48)
• His experience in Perth thus far (31:35)
• Why he only drinks with Stone Cold Steve Austin (33:52)
• Whether Saxton has any interest in returning to the ring (38:00)
• Why Saxton hopes to meet the future love of his life at Whole Foods (39:21)

Plus, a special guest makes an impromptu appearance. And don't forget to pick up your tickets for the Heat ’N' Greet here!

Host: Peter Rosenberg

Guest: Byron Saxton

Producer: Troy Farkas

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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What is the one WrestleMania decision Kaz would make for his birthday (0:00)?After taking Monday off for Wellness Week, a well-rested David and Kaz are back and here to discuss the following:

• The Rock’s involvement with the Bloodline (4:16)
• Jimmy Uso costing Jey Uso the Intercontinental title on ‘RAW’ (18:17)
• Adam “Hangman” Page’s ankle injury on ‘AEW Dynamite’ (19:40)
• Michael Oku and Will Ospreay at Rev Pro 25:17)
• Wardlow and the Meat Madness (33:10)

They close the show with WWE Elimination Chamber 2024 predictions (45:24).Be sure to check out videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Is the Usos' Feud the Right Call? Plus, WWE’s Punk Usage Rate. | Wednesday Worldwide

Ben, Khal, and Brian lead off the week on the feed by discussing their Elimination Chamber viewing plans with the early start times this Saturday. Will they watch it live or wait until they’re fully awake?

Then they get into the following headlines from the week:

• CM Punk calls his injury a "bump in the road" (8:01)
• Excitement levels for a potential Logan Paul vs. LA Knight match at WrestleMania (20:08)
• Jimmy and Jey Uso at WrestleMania (28:20)

Then after the break, they go to the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline for They Said What?! and react to a hot take from you, the people, regarding a possible Seth Rollins heel turn (45:54).

Then they discuss the 'WWE 2K24' ratings in a game called Too High or Low Blow, where they look at some of the ratings that have been revealed and decide whether they’re the right calls (54:40).

Finally, the guys talk through last night’s NXT (71:30) and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (73:56).

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Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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In this Friday Something edition of the program, Rosenberg and Dip touch on a little bit of everything! They get into:

• Intro (00:00)
• An update on the Heat ’N Greet (01:26)
• Rosenberg seeks Dip’s counsel on choosing the right pair of glasses (06:53)
• AEW Dynamite review (13:18)
• Sting’s last match (22:24)
• Mailbag (31:50)

And more.

Reminder, we’re off next Tuesday in observance of Wellness Week at The Ringer. Stay maj.

Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Dip

Producer: Troy Farkas

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David and Kaz are back with the Thursday edition of 'The Masked Man Show' and are here to discuss the following:

• The current road to the World Heavyweight Championship’s Road to WrestleMania (4:58)
• Grayson Waller having Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes on The Grayson Waller Effect at the Elimination Chamber (14:02)
• Understanding Matt Taven (24:48)
• Willow Nightingale's win over Skye Blue (25:55)
• Stokely Hathaway’s important role as a manager (31:13)
• Darby Allin’s promo (35:40)

They finish the show by discussing NXT (48:20) and predicting the rest of the Elimination Chamber qualifiers (52:50)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Off the heels of NBA reports coming out that the Golden State Warriors attempted a blockbuster trade to acquire LeBron James, Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by discussing what a WWE to AEW blockbuster trade would look like (1:20).

Then they get into the following headlines:

• Rhea Ripley is open to challenging for a men’s title (8:50)
• Chad Gable wants to finish the story with Gunther at WrestleMania (18:18)
• The Rock says it's been decades since the business has been buzzing like this (28:32)

Then after the break, in They Said What?!, they react to Kaz’s hot take on 'The Masked Man Show' when he fantasy booked the Rock to defeat Seth Rollins to win the World Heavyweight Championship (37:58).

Then, they go to the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline and react to a couple of hot takes from you, the people, about Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill, plus the Rock, Cody Rhodes, and Roman Reigns after the WrestleMania XL presser (47:23).

And as a Valentine’s Day special, the guys engage in an unhinged on-screen couples draft (57:34).

Finally, they talk through last night’s NXT (1:09:44) and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (1:11:06).

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Reunited following one of the most historic weeks in pro wrestling, Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip have a lot to say on today’s episode. Here’s what’s coming up:

• Intro (00:00)
• Rosenberg is mad at friend of the program Andrew Goldstein (02:16)
• Dip’s strong take about the historical significance of WrestleMania 40 (10:22)
• Some T's on Seth Rollins vs. The Rock (24:21)
• Whether The Rock will show up to Elimination Chamber (29:38)
• Mailbag (34:40)
• How long The Rock will stick around following WrestleMania (39:14)

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Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, and Dip

Producer: Troy Farkas

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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who is the Patrick Mahomes of the WWE (0:29)? David and Kaz come off a Super Bowl weekend that included a few wrestling headlines. They discuss the following:

• Kazuchika Okada reportedly signing with AEW (5:50)
• WrestleMania XL presser reactions (16:50)
• A possible Rock vs. Seth Rollins match at WrestleMania (35:21)

Plus Kaz drops some WaleMania news at the end of the show!Be sure to check out videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Immediately after last night’s shocking press conference, Rosenberg went live with pals David Shoemaker and Brian Mann to instantly react to The Rock’s heel turn and speculate on what will happen next. And on this Friday Something edition of the podcast, you get to hear the guys react in real time!

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. Stay maj.

Host: Peter Rosenberg

Guests: David Shoemaker and Brian Mann

Producer: Troy Farkas

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On the Thursday edition of ‘The Masked Man Show,’ David and Kaz power through with the following discussions:

• All roads lead to Mercedes Moné being All Elite (8:56)
• Does Swerve Strickland need to win the AEW World Title at Revolution (16:56)?
• Sting and Darby Allin become new tag team champions (24:14)

Later, they react to Cody Rhodes’s announcement on Instagram that he has made his decision for WrestleMania (30:14).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by discussing which social media discourse took longer to get over: Cody-Rock-Roman or Wade Barrett’s “Whoop That Trick” Booker T imitation.

Then they get into the following headlines:

• Bayley critiques WWE for not featuring her on the WrestleMania XL poster (3:46)
• Swerve Strickland says he didn’t answer WWE’s call to return (18:04)

Then after the break, in They Said What?!, they are joined by the one and only Van Lathan, who flips the script and grills Khal on his take about Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill (28:53). 

Then they go to the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline and react to a couple of hot takes from you, the people, about the Rock, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, and CM Punk as we head into WrestleMania (54:06).

Finally, the guys talk through last night’s NXT (78:42) and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (84:10).

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Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters

Guest: Van Lathan

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Back after another thrilling weekend in professional wrestling, Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip have some things to get off their chest. Today they discuss:

• Why Rosenberg is sick of the online chatter about the Rock (00:00)
• Why Cody Rhodes is the main character in this whole mess (31:44)
• The tag team picture on ‘Raw’ (35:08)
• Carmelo Hayes turning on Trick Williams (39:32)
• Rhea Ripley’s improvement on the mic (46:48)
• Mailbag (48:45)

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Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, and Dip

Producer: Troy Farkas

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There’s been so much discourse online around Cody Rhodes, the Rock, and Roman Reigns! David and Kaz do a deep dive into the story, discussing the following:

• Words Cody said that stuck out (6:24)
• Looking at how this makes Cody appear in kayfabe (11:35)
• Why adding the Rock poses a risk (27:45)

They also discuss the latest developments in the lawsuit against Vince McMahon (55:37).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer:Brian H. Waters

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Rosenberg flies solo in this Friday Something edition of the world’s no. 1 sports and recreation podcast. In an all-mailbag episode, Rosenberg takes questions about Rio de Janeiro food recs, Seth Rollins’s obvious ‘Wrestlemania’ opponent, a ‘Cheap Heat’ T-shirt life hack, and more. Rosenberg also issues an apology.

Plus, he announces everything you need to know for the show’s upcoming Heat ‘N’ Greet in Philadelphia.

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Host: Peter Rosenberg

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Cold Open Question of the Week: Rank the NXT wrestlers who were in the Royal Rumble (00:38).

David and Kaz get into a few things that are trending at the end of the week, including:

• Weighing out the best options for Kazuchika Okada (17:12)
• What Tony Khan’s big announcement could possibly be (26:03)
• Larry David’s anti-wrestling comments (37:49)
• Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins promo (42:17)
• NXT Vengeance Day predictions (52:44)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Brian H. Waters

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Ben, Khal, and Brian H. Waters kick off the show with Brian’s highlights from the ground at the Royal Rumble in Tampa. Then they tap into the following headlines:

• Bron Breakker reportedly replaced Brock Lesnar in the Royal Rumble (3:57)
• About 50 percent of the WWE roster’s theme music didn’t generate reactions because it wasn’t recognizable (14:58)
• Natalya would love to go to TNA to face Jordynne Grace (30:35)

Then after the break, in They Said What?!, they react to Kaz’s take on 'The Masked Man Show' about whether Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill should win the women’s tag team titles at WrestleMania. (38:35)

Last, they talk through last night’s NXT, share Vengeance Day predictions (53:34), and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (58:36).

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

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Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip are back after an eventful Royal Rumble weekend. They discuss the following:

• CM Punk’s tricep injury in the Royal Rumble (14:36)
• Seth Rollins calls out Cody Rhodes (19:38)
• Whether or not it’s time to let the Rock vs. Roman Reigns go (21:49)
• Some of the fun moments from the Royal Rumble (26:24)
• Predictions for the WrestleMania XL main events (47:20)
• The possible return of babyface Bayley (49:09)
• Jade Cargill’s impressive debut  (53:10)

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Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Stat Guy Greg, and Bryan Diperstein

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which Royal Rumble entrance popped you the most?

David and Kaz kick off the week by discussing a few highlights from this year’s Royal Rumble:

• Cody Rhodes immediately picked Roman Reigns (3:49)
• The big returns in the men’s Rumble match (17:12)
• Naomi returned in the women’s Rumble match (28:57)
• Jade Cargill made her in-ring debut (41:30)
• Roman Reigns won and went to the skybox (43:15)

They close the show by discussing the details of the lawsuit against Vince McMahon and his exit from TKO Group (56:21).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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Rosenberg is live from Tampa for this year’s Royal Rumble. He jumps into the mailbag questions of the week (3:49). Later, Dip joins him to share their thoughts on their visit at Hogan’s Hangout (27:00). Rosenberg closes the show with his Hot97 interview with Bianca Belair and Montez Ford.Be sure to check out videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Bryan Diperstein

Guest: Bianca Belair and Montez Ford

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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As we are days away from one of pro wrestling's biggest events, David and Kaz fire up the mics and discuss the following:

• Key takeaways from the WWE-Netflix deal (3:06)
• The possibility that 'Raw' will move off of Mondays (10:52)
• Who will win the Royal Rumble match (21:34)?
• Was MJF’s title run a mistake (25:23)?
• Final Royal Rumble predictions (43:29)

Be sure to check out videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling.

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producers: Ben Cruz and Brian H. Waters

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It’s Royal Rumble week which means Ben, Khal and Brian discuss their favorite moments from Rumbles of the past! Then they jump into the following headlines:

• Nick Khan says WWE audience will get bigger with a Drive to survive type series on Netflix (5:49).
• Drew McIntyre says his character is the most compelling he’s felt in a long time (17:56)
• Santino Marella says TNA is working to get a big TV deal (25:06)

Then after the break, Jonathan Bartlett joins the show and discusses creating the cover for the Forty Years of WrestleMania edition of WWE 2K24, his reactions to social media saying it was AI-created, his WWE Shop legendary moments series and more (33:10)

Last, the guys talk through last night’s NXT (54:54) and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (57:22).

And be sure to check out these two new pieces on TheRinger.com from Khal and Brian:

The Biggest Questions About WWE’s Massive Deal With Netflix

10 WWE Royal Rumble Championship Matches You May Have Forgotten

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Host: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport and Brian H. Waters

Guest: Jonathan Bartlett

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Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip come in HOT this morning! First they give you an update on a Heat and Greet during WrestleMania week (2:50). Then they jump into what the wrestling world is talking about:

• ‘WWE Raw’ is going to Netflix in 2025 (5:13)
• The Rock and Roman Reigns’s chances (15:14)
• CM Punk and Cody Rhodes (19:19)
• The Excitement around the Royal Rumble (27:09)

They close the show responding to some mailbag questions (33:12)!Be sure to check out videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads and X.Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Stat Guy Greg, and Bryan Diperstein

Producer: Brian H. Waters 

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David and Kaz kick off the Royal Rumble week with this cold open question of the week: Who would you rather book, CGI Hulk Hogan or CGI Stone Cold Steve Austin (0:38)? Then they discuss the following:

• Seth Rollins will address the WWE Universe on ‘WWE Raw’ (4:07)?
• Should Cody Rhodes still have won at WrestleMania (16:43)?
• What would The Rock vs. Roman Reigns look like (27:50)?
• Bianca and Rhea Ripley make the cover of WWE 2K24 (37:15).
• Will Kazuchika Okada choose WWE or AEW (40:16)?
• AEW’s ranking system is back (53:19)?
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Back-to-back interviews for the Friday Something? You bet! But first, the Miz One Dip joins the Maj One Rosenberg to talk more about the Judgment Day’s future (06:00), Dip’s changed opinion on Drew McIntyre (15:23), and some more speculation on this year’s Royal Rumble. Then R-Truth gets deep with Rosenberg while discussing his comeback from an emotionally and physically draining injury that nearly left him with an amputated leg (36:08).

Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Dip

Guest: R-Truth

Producer: Troy Farkas

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On the Thursday edition of 'The Masked Man Show,' David and Kaz power through with the following discussions:

• Who had a better showing, Jinder Mahal or HOOK (5:36r)?
• Could Jinder Mahal defeat Gunther (22:22)?
• Has the novelty of CM Punk worn off (25:22)?
• Who is going to be heavyweight champion first, Oba Femi or HOOK (34:04)?

Congratulations to Kaz on winning a New York Sports Emmy Award!

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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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).

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Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters

Guests: Bianca Belair and Montez Ford

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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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:

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• Intro (00:00)
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• TNA’s rebrand (06:38)
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• The future of the Judgment Day (17:34)
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• An early glimpse of whom Rhea Ripley could face at WrestleMania (26:38)
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• Santos Escobar is maj (34:20)
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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

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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:

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• The possibility of Roman Reigns vs. Nick Aldis (13:12)
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• Will the Rock be at the Royal Rumble (17:42)?
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• Fantasy booking the ending of the Royal Rumble (19:10)
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• Which wrestlers who were at WrestleMania X8 could be world champions today (26:20)?
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• TNA Hard to Kill recap (52:00)
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• A preview of Seth Rollins vs. Jinder Mahal for the world title (56:21)
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famyuide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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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

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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).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Ben Cruz

Producer: Jack Sanders

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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:

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• Tony Khan says HOOK is a more logical challenger than Jinder Mahal (4:17)
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• Kurt Angle says CM Punk would have fared well in the Attitude Era (15:12)
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• Eric Bischoff believes AI can help with pro wrestling (23:25)
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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).

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417-8160.

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Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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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:

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• The Drew McIntyre–CM Punk segment from Raw (00:00)
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• Ludwig Kaiser’s impactful moment (13:22)
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• Speculation on which WWE superstars (past and present) might appear at Royal Rumble (19:10)
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• Whether The Judgment Day has run its course (32:12)
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• The significance of The Rock vs. Roman Reigns and whether it needs a title (35:08)
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• More girl problems for Troy the Goy (52:26)
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Stay maj.

Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Dip

Producers: Brian H. Waters and Troy Farkas

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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)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Guest: Van Lathan

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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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

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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)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker, Ben Cruz, and Brian H. Waters

Guest: Phil Schneider

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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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).

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Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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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

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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:

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• Hall of Fame induction speculation (11:21)
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• Fantasy booking The Rock’s return (28:26)
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• Rosenberg’s backstage experience at the house show at Madison Square Garden (33:35)
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• CM Punk’s match with Dominik Mysterio at the house show (36:06)
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Stay maj and happy new year.

Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, Dip

Producer: Troy Farkas

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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

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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).

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Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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‘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:

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• Matt Riddle joins MLW (18:50)
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• Charlotte Flair signs new WWE deal (19:19)
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• R-Truth adds comedy to the Judgment Day (26:25)
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• Has the Devil story line run its course (36:23)?
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• Wrestler of the Year reactions (50:27)
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To close out, Durkin comes on to share about why he created the movie, his love for pro wrestling, and more! (57:50).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters

Guest: Sean Durkin

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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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:

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• Bianca Belair says Charlotte’s injury is an opportunity for someone to step up (5:52)
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• "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio signs a five-year deal with WWE (19:42)
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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).

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Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters

Guests: Chavo Guerrero Jr. and Holt McCallany

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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