The Ringer Wrestling Show

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The Jinder Mahal–HOOK Debate! Plus, AI Meets Pro Wrestling | Wednesday Worldwide Jan 10, 2024

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Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by giving flowers to R-Truth for his video production skills! Then they get into the following headlines:

Tony Khan says HOOK is a more logical challenger than Jinder Mahal (4:17)
Kurt Angle says CM Punk would have fared well in the Attitude Era (15:12)
Eric Bischoff believes AI can help with pro wrestling (23:25)

Then, in They Said What?!, they react to a couple of Van Lathan’s takes from his legendary guest appearance on 'The Masked Man Show' 33:00).

Last, they talk through last night’s NXT (57:33) and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (59:45).

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417-8160.

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

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Possible Surprise Royal Rumble Appearances, Ludwig Kaiser’s Important Night, and Would The Rock Vs. Roman Reigns Be the Biggest Main Event Ever? | Cheap Heat Jan 09, 2024

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With SGG off physically vacationing, Rosenberg is joined by Dip and producers Brian and Troy to fill in SGG's physically large shoes. On today’s episode, the guys discuss:

The Drew McIntyre–CM Punk segment from Raw (00:00)
Ludwig Kaiser’s impactful moment (13:22)
Speculation on which WWE superstars (past and present) might appear at Royal Rumble (19:10)
Whether The Judgment Day has run its course (32:12)
The significance of The Rock vs. Roman Reigns and whether it needs a title (35:08)
More girl problems for Troy the Goy (52:26)

Stay maj.

Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Dip

Producers: Brian H. Waters and Troy Farkas

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Van Lathan Rejoins the Pro Wrestling Universe! Plus, Heel Rock Loading? | The Masked Man Show Jan 08, 2024

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David and Kaz welcome the self-proclaimed number one voice in wrestling media, Van Lathan! He comes to discuss the following:

Rediscovering his love for wrestling (3:00)

The Iron Claw (8:51)

The Rock’s return to WWE (25:240)

The Rock being a heel during this run (33:38)

CM Punk returns to Raw (0:00)

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Guest: Van Lathan

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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‘WrestleMania 40' Fantasy Booking, the Cody Vs. Dusty Rhodes Debate, and Dip Meets a WWE Superstar | Cheap Heat Jan 05, 2024

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Before getting into the nitty-gritty of pro wrestling, Rosenberg and Dip have a conversation about health and wellness (00:00) and whether eating protein is overrated. Then, the guys discuss:

Peter’s on-air flub that led Cody Rhodes to send him a text (10:27)
Dip’s “giant hot take” on the Usos (16:06)
Whether the Rock will wear a shirt at ‘WrestleMania’ (17:50)
Joaquin Wilde's catapult (31:38)
Dip’s story behind recently meeting a WWE superstar (33:40)
Whether Cody is more maj than his father, Dusty Rhodes (41:53)
Mailbag (46:13)

Stay maj and enjoy yourselves.

Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Dip

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Does The Rock Raise Your WrestleMania Hype Meter? Plus, Wrestle Kingdom 18 Recap! | The Masked Man Show Jan 04, 2024

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David kicks off the show with Ben and Brian of 'Wednesday Worldwide,' and they discuss the Rock’s return and their excitement levels for his showdown with Roman Reigns at WrestleMania XL (3:42). Then, Phil Schneider joins the show to discuss New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Wrestle Kingdom 18 (31:47), AEW Worlds End (49:41), and Phil's 10 top matches of 2023 (65:33)

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

Guest: Phil Schneider

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Roman Reigns Responds to The Rock! Plus, Is Mercedes Moné AEW Bound? | Wednesday Worldwide Jan 03, 2024

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Finally! The Rock–Roman Reigns Loading! Plus, Mercedes Moné AEW Bound? | Wednesday Worldwide

Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show by sharing their go-to emojis in the wake of a potential Rock–Roman Reigns match at WrestleMania XL. Then they get in the following headlines:

Mercedes Moné could be AEW bound, while Trinity could be headed back to WWE (0:00)
What AEW looks like without MJF, who could be headed for surgery (0:00)
Kevin Dunn leaves WWE (0:00)

Then, in They Said What?! they react to Peter Rosenberg’s take on 'Cheap Heat' about Cody Rhodes being a bigger star than his dad, Dusty Rhodes (0:00). Plus, a call from the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline about the possibility that a match between Roman Reigns and the Rock could take place at Elimination Chamber instead of WrestleMania (0:00).

Last, they talk through last night’s NXT New Year’s Evil (0:00) and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (0:00).

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

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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The Rock Calls Out Roman Reigns, but What About Cody Rhodes?! Plus, the End of MJF’s Title Reign and Rosenberg’s Rio Review. | Cheap Heat Jan 02, 2024

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Refreshed from the holiday break, Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip are here to discuss a whole lot of professional wrestling. In the first episode of 2024, the guys get into:

The Rock’s surprise appearance on ‘Raw' (08:42)
Speculation on The Rock vs. Roman Reigns at ‘Wrestlemania’ OR in Rosenberg’s favorite place: Perth, Australia (22:10)
The Cody Rhodes of it all (29:37)
MJF’s prolific AEW title run comes to an end (35:07)
Rosenberg’s tales from Rio de Janeiro (47:54)

Plus, Troy the Goy atones for his sins and also explains why he is not the gringo that Rosenberg takes him for.

Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, and Dip

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Hall of Fame Speculation, CM Punk Vs. Dom Mysterio, and The Mount Rushmore of Reindeers | Cheap Heat Dec 29, 2023

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In this special holiday edition of the world’s no. 1 sports and recreation podcast, Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip begin, of course, by discussing common myths surrounding Hanukkah (00:00). Then, they get into the following:

Hall of Fame induction speculation (11:21)
Fantasy booking The Rock’s return (28:26)
Rosenberg’s backstage experience at the house show at Madison Square Garden (33:35)
CM Punk’s match with Dominik Mysterio at the house show (36:06)

Stay maj and happy new year.

Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, Dip

Producer: Troy Farkas

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CM Punk Wrestles in the Garden, Cody Rhodes’s Contract Situation, and ‘AEW Worlds End’ Preview | The Masked Man Show Dec 28, 2023

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David and Kaz are back during the holiday season to give you all the content you need in the world of wrestling this week.

To start, the guys discuss CM Punk’s first match back with WWE during the Madison Square Garden house show (06:00).
Then, the guys discuss the rumors about WWE looking to lock Cody Rhodes down with a long-term deal, and how these implications could affect ‘WrestleMania’ (17:00).
Later, the guys preview ‘Worlds End’ (34:00)

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

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Best Wrestling Headlines of 2023! Plus, What If Seth Rollins Joined AEW? | Wednesday Worldwide Dec 27, 2023

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Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show with Ben paying his debt as his 49ers lost to Brian’s Ravens on Christmas night (1:42). Then, they get into the following to discuss each of their favorite headlines from 2023:

Khal: CW acquires the TV rights to NXT (9:10)
Brian: Mercedes Moné joins New Japan Pro-Wrestling (16:33)
Ben: WWE sold to Endeavor (26:10)

Then, in They Said What!?, they react to a take from the 'Wednesday Worldwide' Hotline that sends Seth Rollins to AEW (36:12).

Last, they talk through last night’s NXT (52:37) and preview tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (55:27).

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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