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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.
There’s just a FEW tickets left for the Heat ’N Greet at WrestleMania! Get ‘em here.
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).
We’ve got a few tickets left for our WrestleMania Heat ’N Greet! Snag ‘em here. Also, feel free to join our Discord.
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).
For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160.
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We are also on Instagram and Threads and X.
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)
We’ve got a few more tickets left for our Heat ’N' Greet on Thursday, April 4. Get ’em here.
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).
For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160.
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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)
There's still some tickets left for the Heat 'N Greet on April 4! Snag your tickets here.
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).
For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160.
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We are also on Instagram and Threads and X.
Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters
Guest: Van Lathan
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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