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WWE Commentator Byron Saxton Talks WWE Journey, Future Goals, Favorite Roles, and Wild Eating Habits | Cheap Heat Feb 23, 2024

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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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The Rock Joins the Bloodline! Plus, WWE Elimination Chamber Preview. | The Masked Man Show Feb 22, 2024

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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 Feb 21, 2024

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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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An AEW Check-In, The Rock’s Role at WrestleMania, and Jinder Mahal’s Whereabouts | Cheap Heat Feb 16, 2024

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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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Seth Rollins’s Road to WrestleMania, and the Importance of Managers in Pro Wrestling | The Masked Man Show Feb 15, 2024

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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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Should Rhea Ripley Challenge for a Men’s Title? Plus, Drafting the Best On-Screen Wrestling Couples. | Wednesday Worldwide Feb 14, 2024

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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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Will WrestleMania 40 Be WWE’s Biggest Event in Decades? | Cheap Heat Feb 13, 2024

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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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Could The Rock Challenge Seth Rollins at WrestleMania? Plus, Okada Reportedly to AEW. | The Masked Man Show Feb 12, 2024

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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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It Happened! The Rock Turns On Cody Rhodes! What’s Next? Instant Reaction to a Massive Moment in WWE. | Cheap Heat Feb 09, 2024

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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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It’s BO$$ Time! Plus, Cody Rhodes Makes HIs Decision | The Masked Man Show Feb 08, 2024

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