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Nick Khan’s Netflix Prediction, Plus WWE2K24 Cover Artist Jonathan Bartlett Joins the Show! | Wednesday Worldwide Jan 24, 2024

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It’s Royal Rumble week which means Ben, Khal and Brian discuss their favorite moments from Rumbles of the past! Then they jump into the following headlines:

Nick Khan says WWE audience will get bigger with a Drive to survive type series on Netflix (5:49).
Drew McIntyre says his character is the most compelling he’s felt in a long time (17:56)
Santino Marella says TNA is working to get a big TV deal (25:06)

Then after the break, Jonathan Bartlett joins the show and discusses creating the cover for the Forty Years of WrestleMania edition of WWE 2K24, his reactions to social media saying it was AI-created, his WWE Shop legendary moments series and more (33:10)

Last, the guys talk through last night’s NXT (54:54) and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (57:22).

And be sure to check out these two new pieces on TheRinger.com from Khal and Brian:

The Biggest Questions About WWE’s Massive Deal With Netflix

10 WWE Royal Rumble Championship Matches You May Have Forgotten

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

Guest: Jonathan Bartlett

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WWE Raw Is Netflix Bound! Plus, Cody and CM Punk’s Showdown Was Maj! | Cheap Heat Jan 23, 2024

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Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip come in HOT this morning! First they give you an update on a Heat and Greet during WrestleMania week (2:50). Then they jump into what the wrestling world is talking about:

‘WWE Raw’ is going to Netflix in 2025 (5:13)
The Rock and Roman Reigns’s chances (15:14)
CM Punk and Cody Rhodes (19:19)
The Excitement around the Royal Rumble (27:09)

They close the show responding to some mailbag questions (33:12)!Be sure to check out videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling., Instagram Threads and X.Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Stat Guy Greg, and Bryan Diperstein

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Cody Rhodes Graces the Cover of WWE 2K24 ... Still Think He Should've Won? | The Masked Man Show Jan 22, 2024

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David and Kaz kick off the Royal Rumble week with this cold open question of the week: Who would you rather book, CGI Hulk Hogan or CGI Stone Cold Steve Austin (0:38)? Then they discuss the following:

Seth Rollins will address the WWE Universe on ‘WWE Raw’ (4:07)?
Should Cody Rhodes still have won at WrestleMania (16:43)?
What would The Rock vs. Roman Reigns look like (27:50)?
Bianca and Rhea Ripley make the cover of WWE 2K24 (37:15).
Will Kazuchika Okada choose WWE or AEW (40:16)?
AEW’s ranking system is back (53:19)?

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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R-Truth Almost Lost His Career … and His Leg?! Plus, Dip Looks Ahead to Royal Rumble. | Cheap Heat Jan 19, 2024

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Back-to-back interviews for the Friday Something? You bet! But first, the Miz One Dip joins the Maj One Rosenberg to talk more about the Judgment Day’s future (06:00), Dip’s changed opinion on Drew McIntyre (15:23), and some more speculation on this year’s Royal Rumble. Then R-Truth gets deep with Rosenberg while discussing his comeback from an emotionally and physically draining injury that nearly left him with an amputated leg (36:08).

Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Dip

Guest: R-Truth

Producer: Troy Farkas

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What’s Next for Jinder Mahal and HOOK After Their Big Title Matches? | The Masked Man Show Jan 18, 2024

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

Who had a better showing, Jinder Mahal or HOOK (5:36r)?
Could Jinder Mahal defeat Gunther (22:22)?
Has the novelty of CM Punk worn off (25:22)?
Who is going to be heavyweight champion first, Oba Femi or HOOK (34:04)?

Congratulations to Kaz on winning a New York Sports Emmy Award!

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Bianca Belair and Montez Ford Talk 'Love & WWE' and Celebrate the One-Year Anniversary of 'Worldwide' | Wednesday Worldwide Jan 17, 2024

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Going WORLDWIIIIIDE for one year! Ben, Khal, and Brian kick things off by reflecting on their show as they celebrate one year together. Then they get into the following headlines:

- DDP calls Cody Rhodes this generation’s people’s champion (8:36)

- Bayley says there’s always a place in WWE for Draymond Green (20:27)

- Nick Nemeth’s debut on TNA's 'Hard to Kill' hits 1 million views (29:07)

To continue the celebration, they welcome WWE power couple Bianca Belair and Montez Ford (38:40). They come on and discuss the following:

- Bianca’s dream match with Charlotte Flair (50:02)

- Lessons Montez learned from Bobby Lashley (53:22)

- Their new reality series, 'Love & WWE: Bianca & Montez' (57:46)

Last, they talk through last night’s NXT (72:40) and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (75:40).

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

Guests: Bianca Belair and Montez Ford

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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The Future of The Judgment Day, TNA’s Rebrand, and Jimmy Hart Is Maj | Cheap Heat Jan 16, 2024

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With Dip recovering from a weekend of schmuying, Rosenberg and SGG are still here to give you the latest and greatest in the world of professional wrestling. The guys discuss:

Intro (00:00)
TNA’s rebrand (06:38)
The future of the Judgment Day (17:34)
An early glimpse of whom Rhea Ripley could face at WrestleMania (26:38)
Santos Escobar is maj (34:20)

Plus, Rosenberg responds to feedback from his Jimmy Hart interview, and he also hints at some ‘Cheap Heat’ exclusive news.

Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Greg Hyde

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Kaz Is Back! Plus, Fantasy Booking the Royal Rumble Finish. | The Masked Man Show Jan 15, 2024

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David and Kaz kick off the show with the cold open question of the week: Who was a better WWE champion, Jinder Mahal or Dolph Ziggler? Then they discuss the following from this weekend in pro wrestling:

The possibility of Roman Reigns vs. Nick Aldis (13:12)
Will the Rock be at the Royal Rumble (17:42)?
Fantasy booking the ending of the Royal Rumble (19:10)
Which wrestlers who were at WrestleMania X8 could be world champions today (26:20)?
TNA Hard to Kill recap (52:00)
A preview of Seth Rollins vs. Jinder Mahal for the world title (56:21)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famyuide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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A Conversation With Jimmy Hart, Baby! Stories About Jerry Lawler, Hulk Hogan, Andy Kaufman, and an Insider’s Look at the Golden Era of Pro Wrestling | Cheap Heat Jan 12, 2024

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Ladies and gentlemen, we definitely have something for this week’s edition of the Friday Something … a conversation with "The Mouth of the South," Jimmy Hart! Here’s what he and Rosenberg discuss on today’s very special episode:

Intro (00:00)
Joining WWE and moving to New York City (04:13)
Working with Bobby Heenan (13:44)
Working with Bret Hart (17:14)
Inducting Andy Kaufman into the Hall of Fame (33:20)
The role of managers in the wrestling business (43:44)
Whether Hulk Hogan could ever return to the ring (50:17)

Plus, Jimmy reveals his boyhood dream!

Host: Peter Rosenberg

Guest: Jimmy Hart

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Masked Man Mailbag! | The Masked Man Show Jan 11, 2024

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David kicks off the show with Ben from ‘Wednesday Worldwide’ and this Cold Open Question of the Week: If Dave caught a case of the Twitter Fingers like Tony Khan, what would Ben do (1:04)? Then, they open up the mailbag and answer some of your questions (4:42). They cover a variety of topics, including how to keep Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, and LA Knight’s momentum going into WrestleMania, as well as their ideal title ladder match at The Grandest Stage of Them All (5:04). Later, they debate who Gunther should face at WrestleMania XL (42:42) and figure out who should beat Samoa Joe for the AEW Championship (55:56).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Ben Cruz

Producer: Jack Sanders

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