The Ringer Wrestling Show

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Reactions to New Day's Split and a Factions Draft! | Ringer Wrestling Worldwide Dec 03, 2024

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With Brian on vacation, Ben and Khal keep the show rolling, starting by shouting out and giving credit to a Rock movie that they finally enjoyed (02:34).

Then, they go over a few things that didn’t happen at WarGames and what they would have wanted to see (05:42) before getting into the surprising and heartbreaking events of the New Day's split (08:26). Shoemaker then joins to give his reaction (22:15).

They chat a bit about the return of Drew McIntyre (27:46), the Seth Rollins and CM Punk face-off (31:04), and who attacked Jey Uso (32:45).

Finally, in honor of New Day, they wrap up the show with a factions draft (42:43).

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Hosts: Ben Cruz and Khal Davenport

Guest: David Shoemaker

Producer: Ashleigh Smith

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WWE Survivor Series Recap. Plus, Lee Moriarty Interview! | The Masked Man Show Dec 02, 2024

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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: It’s the 10th anniversary of New Day. What’s your favorite New Day memory?

David and Kaz start the show by discussing New Day then get into the Survivor Series and the Bloodlines. They also catch up with AEW wrestler Lee Moriarty, who was on his way to Art Basel to display his work at the annual event.

Rating Survivor Series from last Saturday (9:47)

What is the favor CM Punk wants from Paul Heyman (20:15)?

Will Solo Sikoa be on a main event anytime soon (30:21)?

Lee Moriarty interview (1:06:40)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Cliff Augustin

Additional Production Supervision: Brian H. Waters and Ben Cruz

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Survivor Series: WarGames Preview. Plus, Reactions to the Cody Rhodes–Kevin Owens Saturday Night's Main Event. | Ringer Wrestling Worldwide Nov 26, 2024

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Ben, Khal, Brian, and David kick off the show by sharing what they are thankful for in the world of professional wrestling (3:00). Then, it’s draft time once again! This week the guys draft the best Thanksgiving wrestling gimmicks (9:18). Later, they discuss Adam Pearce announcing the Women’s Intercontinental Championship (13:32) and Kevin Owens challenging Cody Rhodes for the WWE Undisputed Championship at Saturday Night’s Main Event (18:46).

Finally, they get into their preview and predictions for this Saturday’s Survivor Series: WarGames:

Gunther vs. Damian Priest (23:34)

Ludwig Kaiser vs. Sheamus vs. Bron Breakker (34:42)

LA Knight vs. Shinsuke Nakamura (41:25)

Women’s War Games Match (47:38)

Men’s War Games Match (63:30)

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

Guest: David Shoemaker

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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AEW Full Gear Recap, Plus CM Punk Sides With OG Bloodline | The Masked Man Show Nov 25, 2024

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David and Kaz kick off the show discussing AEW Full Gear, including a major suggestion to maintain momentum for AEW pay-per-views (5:56). Later, they discuss Bobby Lashley’s reaction at the AEW Full Gear media scrum (49:22). Then they get into 'SmackDown', where Kaz was right about CM Punk joining forces with the OG Bloodline at Survivor Series (58:33), and the breaking news regarding WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event featuring Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens (84:34)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Who Will Recruit the OG Bloodline’s Fifth Member? Plus, AEW Full Gear Preview | The Masked Man Show Nov 21, 2024

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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If John Cena took his retirement tour to AEW for one night only, who would be his opponent?

David and Kaz kick off the show discussing whether or not Seth Rollins will be in the Bloodline War Games match (6:34). Afterwards they discuss whether or not AEW will reward the fans for paying attention this weekend AEW Full Gear (16:00).

Later, they are joined by Alexander Smith of the Nerd Companion, who is a contestant for the Hot Take Championship. He shares why Chelsea Green will be the first WWE Women’s United States Champion (67:43)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Guest: Alexander Smith

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Liv Morgan on Judgment Day, Riott Squad, and Her Best Career Moments. Plus, an Unhinged November-Born Wrestlers Draft. | Ringer Wrestling Worldwide Nov 19, 2024

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Ben, Khal, Brian, and David kick off the show by discussing the bad vibes around the Rock’s newest movie, 'Red One,' and name their least favorite movies from the Great One (2:40). Then, they break down the women’s WarGames match at Survivor Series (9:30).

Next up, it’s time for another draft! On the heels of AEW mistakenly wishing Mercedes Moné a happy birthday, this week’s theme is wrestlers with November birthdays (19:17).

Later, they welcome WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan to the show to discuss her Crown Jewel ring, the proudest moments of her career, and the idea of a Riott Squad–Judgment Day meeting of the minds (47:12).

They close the show by going to the Worldwide Hotline to react to hot takes from you, the people, regarding Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes heading into Survivor Series (69:55).

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

Guest: Liv Morgan and David Shoemaker

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Tyson-Paul in Wrestling Terms, Netflix Ready for WWE 'Raw,' and Roman Reigns Is Unable to Reach Paul Heyman | The Masked Man Show Nov 18, 2024

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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How many Paul brothers would it take to beat peak Mike Tyson (0:30)?

David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the influence pro wrestling had on the Mike Tyson–Jake Paul fight (5:06). Then they discuss why Netflix is streaming live sporting events and the move of WWE's 'Raw' in January (26:33). Later, they discuss Bronson Reed, who's joining Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline, and Roman Reigns, who isn't able to reach Paul Heyman (42:17)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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AEW’s Growing Pains, WWE TV Show Spoilers, and Mailbag Questions! | The Masked Man Show Nov 14, 2024

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David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing AEW Dynamite and some of the growing pains the promotion is experiencing (6:14). Then they discuss the discourse around WWE shows being spoiled on social media (32:40). Later they discuss the Bloodline’s fifth member for War Games (40:45) and Jaida Parker’s drawing power on NXT (53:00), before David closes the show by answering a few mailbag questions (58:54).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Who Is Each Bloodline’s Fifth Member? Plus, a Wild “Am I the Heel?” Roman Reigns Email. | Ringer Wrestling Worldwide Nov 13, 2024

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Ben, Khal, and Brian are joined by Shoemaker to celebrate 100 episodes! They kick off the show by discussing the options for each Bloodline’s fifth member for WarGames (8:12).

Then, it’s draft time once again! For this edition, the guys pick through the best military gimmicks in pro wrestling history (17:56)

After that, they go to the Worldwide Hotline to react to a few hot takes from you, the people! First, a request to assemble a hip-hop Survivor Series team (37:52) and the possibility of a two-night Royal Rumble (54:44).

They close the show with “Am I the Heel?” where the guys react to a listener who straight up doesn’t like Roman Reigns (62:40).

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

Guest: David Shoemaker

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Has The Bloodline Surpassed The Four Horsemen? | The Masked Man Show Nov 11, 2024

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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who should be in the first United States Women’s Championship (0:40)? Then David and Kaz debate whether or not the Bloodline has surpassed the Four Horsemen (7:34).

Then they discuss the following: