The Ringer Wrestling Show

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What Is the Seth Rollins Faction Missing? Plus, Bilingual Hangman. | The Masked Man Show Jun 20, 2025

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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If Hulk Hogan had passed away because of some routine surgery, how would he describe how he went on to the afterlife (0:36)?David and Kaz kick off the week by previewing Jey Uso vs. Cody Rhodes in the King of the Ring tournament on next week’s 'Raw' (9:50). Then they discuss the following:

Bilingual Hangman (24:50)
The false reports that WWE is potentially for sale (31:08)
Blake Monroe's NXT contract (40:26)
Liv Morgan's dislocated shoulder (50:40)
Hulk Hogan's death hoax (1:00:45)
Ethan Page and Ricky Saints are potentially joining Seth Rollins’s faction (1:03:46)
MJF gets heat in Mexico (1:1045)
CMLL women’s champion Mercedes Moné (1:16:00)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Kyle Williams

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John Cena’s Heel Turn Is Picking Up Steam. Plus, Evaluating Today’s Tag Team Wrestling Scene. | The Masked Man Show Jun 16, 2025

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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: In kayfabe, who is the worst father: Paul Bearer, Rey Mysterio, Ric Flair, or Stu Hart (0:30)? David and Kaz kick off the week by discussing the reports about Triple H’s decision to make Gunther vs. Goldberg a world title match (3:35). Then they also discuss the following:

Whether or not the John Cena heel turn is turning the corner (20:05)
Who the one to dethrone Cena should be (32:55)
King and Queen of the Ring Tournaments shape up (42:38)
Tag team wrestling at the top of the card (52:24)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Jey Uso’s Title Reign Ends. Plus, Will Ron Killings Be the Next WWE Champ? | The Masked Man Show Jun 12, 2025

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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who should be the mainstream artist to produce Seth Rollins’s new theme music (0:27)? Then they discuss the following:

Jey Uso’s 51-day world title reign ends on 'Raw' (11:36)
Gunther’s second title reign is set up to be better than the first (20:24)
King of the Ring tournament update (28:18)
Queen of the Ring tournament update (36:45)
Could Ron Killings win the WWE Championship (44:00)?
Swerve-Ospreay kicks off AEW Dynamite with a banger (52:04)
AEW introduces the Unified Championship (58:06)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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R-Truth Is Back in WWE. Plus, Money in the Bank Recap. | The Masked Man Show Jun 09, 2025

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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who is more over, Ron Killings or Mr. Iguana? David and Kaz start the show with one of the wildest stories in pro wrestling, as Ron Killings, a.k.a. R-Truth, is BACK in WWE (2:53). Then they discuss the following:

Naomi becomes Ms. Money in the Bank (35:00)
Seth Rollins becomes a two-time Money in the Bank winner (46:24)
Preview for Jey Uso vs. Gunther on 'Raw' (62:40)
Becky Lynch becomes the Women’s Intercontinental Champion (68:33)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Cena’s Failing Heel Turn, Four Hours of AEW, Bad Indy Names, and Money in the Bank Preview | The Masked Man Show Jun 05, 2025

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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Thunder Rosa challenged Britt Baker to a hair vs. hair match at All-In Texas. What’s a match that is less likely to happen (0:35)? Kaz is back, and he and David discuss the following from a wild week in wrestling:

The temperature around R-Truth’s release (2:10)
John Cena’s failed heel turn (16:45)
AEW Fyter Fest recap (28:13)
Fashion Corner With Shoes (40:44)
Mariah May makes her NXT debut (58:46)
Who had terrible indy names that were upgraded in WWE? (63:12)
WWE Money in the Bank preview (71:10)

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

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Giving R-Truth His Flowers Jun 02, 2025

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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you were starting a wrestling promotion today, R-Truth, Carlito, or Braun Strowman (0:33)?

David is joined by Ben Cruz and Brian H. Waters this week and they reflect on the career of R-Truth, whose WWE contract will not be renewed (3:14). Later, they discuss Smackdown, including Naomi’s comments about Bianca Belair (50:52), and then they do a temperature check on Cody Rhodes (56:21).

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

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NXT Crowns Two New Champions! Plus, AEW Establishes a New Big Three! May 29, 2025

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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who is the Tyrese Haliburton of the WWE?

David and Kaz kick off the show and discuss how Haliburton’s wrestling fandom has been very transparent and which wrestler is most like him (1:02). Then they discuss the following:

Jacy Jayne defeating Stephanie Vaquer for the NXT Women’s Title (7:00).
Ethan Page defeating Ricky Saints for the NXT North American Title (19:30).
Ranking the following three from AEW: Swerve Strickland, Will Ospreay, and Adam Page (22:35).
Will Mercedes Moné vs. Toni Storm be the greatest women’s match ever (33:53)?
TNA, WTF are you doing (56:13)?
WWE, WTF are you doing (1:05:40)?

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

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Who Was the Pro Wrestling MVP of the Weekend? May 27, 2025

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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who was the MVP of Memorial Day weekend (0:47)? David and Kaz kick off the show with their picks and then discuss the following:

A weekend full of returns (6:20)
Adam Page’s triumphant win over Will Ospreay (9:50)
The ‘Anarchy in the Arena Match’ continues to make its mark (18:22)
Mercedes Mone vs. Toni Storm: the most anticipated women’s wrestling match ever (24:03)?
CM Punk getting Stone Cold Steve Austin-level pops (40:45)
Oba Femi having the best 2025 (1:20:24)?
Trick Williams becomes TNA Champion (1:24:20)
WWE and AEW head-to-head scheduling (1:29:32)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Jordynne Grace Talks NXT Battleground, How She Studies Her Opponents, and Wrestlers' Biggest Nightmares | The Masked Man Show May 22, 2025

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David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the pro wrestling parallels to the Knicks and Pacers and whether a match between Tyrese Haliburton and Jalen Brunson could have a WrestleMania match (5:45). Then preview the three loaded shows from the weekend, including:

AEW Double or Nothing (14:52)
WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event (1:07:00)
NXT Battleground (1:19:20)

Then they welcome Jordynne Grace, who discusses her upcoming match with Stephanie Vaquer at NXT Battleground. She shares how she prepares for her opponents, wrestlers' biggest nightmares, and her best Shawn Michaels story (1:29:47)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Guest: Jordynne Grace

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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WWE Name Generator Strikes Again! Plus, Roxanne Perez Gifts Dirty Dom Chicken Tendies. | The Masked Man Show May 20, 2025

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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Darby Allin climbed Mount Everest and planted the AEW flag. Is that the biggest highlight of his career (0:55)?

David and Kaz discuss the following from WWE 'Raw':

Zoey Stark was injured in the Money in the Bank qualifying match (5:50)
Rhea Ripley and Roxanne Perez qualified for the Money in the Bank ladder match (9:10)
Roxanne Perez gifted Dominik Mysterio some chicken nuggets (22:16)
Jey Uso carries the load as World Champion (32:18)
Does Bron Breakker need Seth Rollins and Paul Heyman (39:09)?
The latest from the WWE name generator: JC Mateo (45:31)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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