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AEW Stars Reportedly Headed to WWE. Plus, Revisiting the 1994 Royal Rumble's Chaotic Finish. | Ringer Wrestling Worldwide Jan 22, 2025

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Ben, Khal, and Brian celebrate two years of 'WORLDWIDE'! They kick off the episode with some of their favorite memories since starting the show (1:11). Then, for the anniversary edition, they go back to an oldie but a goodie, Highspot Headlines, where they react to some of the hottest topics of the week:

Miro, Malakai Black, Ricky Starks, and Rey Fenix are reportedly WWE bound after their AEW contracts are up (10:06)
Ilja Dragunov is ahead of rehab schedule (22:51)
WWE is reportedly planning a draft after WrestleMania (29:43)
Jade Cargill is nearing her return; who attacked her? (38:23)

Then, for Nostalgia Freakz, they revisit the 1994 Royal Rumble, when Bret Hart and Lex Luger were named cowinners, and discuss whether or not this ending could happen today (39:55).

Last, in They Said What?!, they react to a hot take from you, the people, on what’s next for Jacob Fatu and the theme music that got us going as young wrestling fans (58:50).

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

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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TNA’s Big Weekend and WWE Partnership! Plus Sheamus Talks Saturday Night’s Main Event Match With Bron Breakker, and More! Jan 21, 2025

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Hey Humanoids, we have the full squad here for you today. First, David, Khal, and Brian discuss a news-filled weekend, including TNA crowning a new champion while saying goodbye to Jordynne Grace (2:19). Then they discuss what Charlotte Flair’s return could look like (19:15), Penta’s match with Pete Dunne, and how Rey Fenix could be used in AEW (28:19), Jacob Fatu standing out on Smackdown in Solo’s silence (53:12), Kevin Owens lobbying Sami Zayn for help (58:40), and more.

Then, Kaz and Ben speak with Sheamus ahead of his match with Bron Breakker at Saturday Night’s Main Event (1:08:51). They discuss coming up in the wrestling business with Drew McIntyre (1:12:40), defeating John Cena for his first WWE Championship (1:28: 26), making the right picks on 'College GameDay' (1:38:12), and how he is looking to become the first WWE Ultimate Grand Slam Champion (1:44:23)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport & Brian H. Waters

Guest: Sheamus

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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WWE and TNA Wrestling Agree to Multiyear Partnership! Plus, is AEW’s Roster Too Loaded? Jan 16, 2025

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WWE and TNA Wrestling Agree to Multiyear Partnership! Plus, is AEW’s Roster Too Loaded?

David and Kaz kick off the show by sending condolences to WWE Hall of Famer Bob Uecker, who passed away at the age of 90 (5:10). Then, they discuss the news around Corey Graves’s tweets about being removed from the main roster of the broadcast team (8:43). Later, they recap AEW Dynamite, where MVP made his in-ring return (23:26).

In breaking news, they react to WWE and TNA Wrestling striking a multiyear partnership deal that will have TNA wrestlers appear regularly on NXT programming (62:22).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Penta’s Sick Debut, Jey Uso’s Odds to Become World Champ and Revisiting the Shawn Michaels-Marty Jannetty Barber Shop Breakup | Ringer Wrestling Worldwide Jan 14, 2025

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Ben, Khal, and Brian fire up the mics with David Shoemaker after another hot ‘WWE Monday Night Raw’ on Netflix (1:00). Ben, who was back in the building, shares how WWE followed up its Netflix debut with another banger. They discuss the following:

Thoughts on WWE superstars declaring for the Royal Rumble (5:30)
Penta making his debut against Chad Gable (13:110)
Jey Uso’s chances of defeating Gunther (25:022
Finn Balor and Damian Priest’s street fight (33:09)
Lyra Valkyria becomes the inaugural Women’s Intercontinental Champion (40:39)

Then, for Nostalgia Freakz, they revisit the infamous barber shop segment that broke up The Rockers, Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty (45:32)), before briefly discussing Corey Graves’s tweet regarding his broadcast career (60:51).

Last, in ‘They Said What?!’ they react to a hot take from you, the people, on a hypothetical gimmick match to select a new spokesperson for Real American Beer (71:22).

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

Guest: David Shoemaker

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Solving The Real American Beer Problem! Plus, Oba Femi Joins to Talk Winning the NXT Title, the Platinum Era, and More. | The Masked Man Show Jan 13, 2025

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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Would you go to a WWE show dressed up as Penta if you were getting free front-row seats (0:29)?

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing whether The Rock is working fans and if he will appear at WrestleMania (8:50). Then, they discuss the following:

Kenny Omega not going after The Elite in his return (23:00)
WWE’s reaction to Hulk Hogan getting booed during his Real American Beer promo (37:22)
SmackDown being the Jacob Fatu showcase (46:30)
‘Monday Night Raw’ preview (55:43)

Later, they welcome the brand-new NXT champion, Oba Femi, and he discusses the following:

Crossing paths with The Rock after winning the NXT title (67:32)
The NXT Platinum Era (67:34)
His relationship with Shawn Michaels and Matt Bloom (79:33)
Respect for Trick Williams (96:23)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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The Rock Kicks Off ‘Raw’ and Closes ‘NXT.’ Plus What’s Next for CM Punk | The Masked Man Show Jan 09, 2025

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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which WWE superstar’s face would you put on Netflix to represent WWE?

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the entire entertainment world witnessing Hulk Hogan getting booed (4:45). Then they discuss the following:

The Rock’s WrestleMania probability (17:40)
CM Punk defeating Seth Rollins (29:45)
Which NXT stars will be a world champion on ‘Raw’ or ‘Smackdown’ (35:30)
Kenny Omega returns to AEW Dynamite (47:14)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Recapping the Energy of the First ‘Monday Night Raw’ on Netflix | Ringer Wrestling Worldwide Jan 07, 2025

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Ben, Khal, and Brian fire up the mics with David Shoemaker for a deep dive on a history-making new era of 'WWE Monday Night Raw' on Netflix (1:00). Ben shares his experience with the on-site energy at Intuit Dome before they get into the full card:

The Rock crowning Roman Reigns as the Tribal Chief (16:08)
John Cena declaring for the Royal Rumble (26:40)
Rhea Ripley winning back the women’s world title (37:12)
Jey Uso’s epic intro with Travis Scott (45:38)
Hulk Hogan getting booed out of the arena (49:33)
CM Punk defeating Seth Rollins (54:54)

For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on ‘They Said What?!’, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160 or drop your 'Am I the Heel?' situations at ringerwrestlingshowworldwide@gmail.com.

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

Guest: David Shoemaker

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Previewing the 'Monday Night Raw' on Netflix Premiere | The Masked Man Show Jan 06, 2025

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Humanoids, the day the WWE Universe has been waiting for is finally here! David and Kaz preview the 'Monday Night Raw’ debut on Netflix (4:16). Then they discuss the first 'Smackdown' of the year, which featured Tiffany Stratton cashing in her money in the bank contract to become the new Women’s Champion (30:04). Later they talk Kenny Omega’s return at Wrestle Dynasty (41:52) and then they close the show with 'WWE Raw' on Netflix predictions (58:00)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Paul 'Triple H' Levesque Joins to Talk ‘Raw’ Going to Netflix, the Flexibility, Crazy WrestleMania Planning, and More Jan 06, 2025

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In this special crossover episode of 'The Masked Man Show' and 'The Press Box,' David and Bryan Curtis welcome WWE chief content officer Paul Levesque, a.k.a. Triple H, to discuss the following regarding ‘Monday Night Raw’ moving to Netflix:

How Netflix will handle the technology WWE will be giving (4:00)
Comparing the Netflix move to the Fox move five years ago (9:54)
Whether superstars are lobbying to be on 'Raw' versus 'SmackDown' (24:10)
The reason Michael Cole and Pat McAfee were picked for 'Raw' on Netflix (33:30)

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Bryan Curtis

Guest: Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Adam Copeland Is the Wrestler Now Known as Cope, Plus Cena-Cody for WrestleMania? | The Masked Man Show Jan 02, 2025

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Adam Copeland Is the Wrestler Now Known as Cope, Plus Cena-Cody for WrestleMania? | The Masked Man Show

David is back on the grid and Kaz welcomes him back by catching him up on everything in pro wrestling that he missed. He recapped the following from the last two weeks:

Ricochet taking out Swerve on 'AEW Dynamite' (12:57)
Adam Copeland changes his in-ring name to Cope (24:00)
Kenny Omega returns at AEW World’s End (35:03)
Seth Rollins and CM Punk’s final faceoff (54:01)
John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania rumors (63:00)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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