The Ringer Wrestling Show

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‘Blood and Guts’ and Today vs. the Attitude Era | The Masked Man Show Jul 20, 2023

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David and Kaz are back with their insight on another week in the world of professional wrestling. Some of today’s topics include:

AEW’s 'Blood and Guts' match last night, and what to expect from the fallout of the match (03:00)
MJF and Adam Cole’s dance battle with Daniel Garcia and Sammy Guevara (23:00)
This week’s discourse comparing today’s wrestling with the Attitude Era (43:00)

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Brian H. Waters

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The Dominik Mysterio Celebration Show! Plus, Is Today’s WWE Hotter Than the Attitude Era? | Wednesday Worldwide Jul 19, 2023

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With Khal out, The Ringer Wrestling authority figure David Shoemaker joins Ben and Brian as they celebrate Dominik Mysterio’s NXT North American Title win. Then, they discuss the following headlines:

Seth Rollins says match ratings are “silly” (3:20)
WWE has “high interest” in Nick Aldis (10:59)
What The Rock and Grayson Waller’s interaction could mean for The Great One (15:30)

Later, in They Said What?!, they react to a few hot takes from the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline including Judgment Day fatigue, the most underutilized wrestlers, and Brian’s previous take on the NXT and AEW Championships. (21:42).

After the break, they discuss whether or not WWE is hotter today than it was during the Attitude Era (36:54).

The crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (46:59) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (50:45).

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

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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The Honeymoon Episode! | Cheap Heat Jul 18, 2023

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Rosenberg, while on his honeymoon, joins SGG and Dip to bring you this week’s edition of Cheap Heat.

Hot Pools and Cold showers (4:27)
'Dark Side of the Ring' (13:06)
Sonya Deville and Chelsea Green winning the tag titles (24:56)
Wrestling art (34:25)

Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling.

We are also on Instagram and Threads.

Host: Peter Rosenberg, Stat Guy Greg, and Bryan Diperstein

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Pro Wrestling Delivers Big With 'Smackdown,' 'Collision,' and Slammiversary | The Masked Man Show Jul 17, 2023

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Cold Open Question of the Week: Which NBA rookie would you rather have in WWE? Victor Wembanyama or Scoot Henderson? David and Kazeem kick off the show discussing this. Then, they get into the following:

L.A. Knight’s promo on 'Smackdown' (8:47)
Slammiversary’s video package highlighting Impact Wrestling legends (18:02)
Jey Uso superkicks Paul Heyman (28:10)
FTR vs. Bullet Club Gold. Match of the year? (36:11)
Trinity wins the Knockouts Championship (49:12)

Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling.

We are also on Instagram and Threads.Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Top 10 Wrestlers That We Don’t Talk About Enough | The Masked Man Show Jul 13, 2023

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David and Kaz are back to jump into another week of wrestling content. Today’s topics include:

Dragunov becoming number one contender on ‘NXT’ (08:00)
Last night’s ‘Dynamite’ including the unlikely tag team of MJF and Adam Cole (18:30)
Our top ten wrestlers that we don’t talk about enough (31:00)

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

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Ricochet Getting the Logan Paul Rub? Plus, Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of WCW Bash at the Beach ’98 | Wednesday Worldwide Jul 12, 2023

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Fresh off a weekend of throwing up the “Ws," Khal and Brian discuss Blerdcon while Ben talks about his time seeing the NBA’s Logan Paul in Las Vegas. Then they discuss the following headlines:

Carlito on his way back to WWE (4:31)
Big E feeling 100% (10:52)
Bully Ray on Keith Lee’s substantial drop-off (16:44)

Later, in They Said What?!, they react to a hot take from the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline regarding Logan Paul (25:28) and then go back in time to this day in 1998, when WCW Bash at the Beach took place featuring “Hollywood” Hulk Hogan teaming up with Dennis Rodman to face Diamond Dallas Page and Karl Malone (34:27).

The crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (46:56) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (50:23).

For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160.

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

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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The Wedding Recap Episode. Plus, What Actually Happened at ’SmackDown?’ | Cheap Heat Jul 11, 2023

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Ladies and gentlemen, Peter Rosenberg is officially off the market. And after witnessing the New York City spectacle on Saturday night, SGG, Dip, and Misshattan herself join Rosenberg to break it all down. After that, the guys get into the wrestling of it all (36:16) by looking back on last week’s 'SmackDown’ and discussing expectations for Logan Paul at ’SummerSlam.'

Plus, Dip's speech (1:01:55) and how did Shoemaker get such a hot wife?

Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, Dip

Producer: Troy Farkas

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The Bloodline Goes Broadway | The Masked Man Show Jul 10, 2023

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David and Kaz kick off the show with some highlights from Peter Rosenberg’s wedding. Then they do a deep dive on The Bloodline segment that took place at Madison Square Garden

Roman Reigns bowing down to Jey Uso (12:20)
Comparing the story to Evolution (23:00)
Can Jey Uso handle being a world champion? (29:00)
Will Bray Wyatt challenge Roman next? (35:00)

Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling.

We are also on Instagram and Threads.

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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The Wedding Preview Show of the Millennium | Cheap Heat Jul 07, 2023

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Twenty hours from now, Rosenberg and Misshattan will tie the knot in the heart of New York City. To celebrate the momentous occasion, Rosenberg speaks with those closest to him on today’s edition of the Friday Something. First, Rosenberg calls Dip fresh off his visit to a luxury clothing store and just before receiving his gift basket (5:08). Then, SGG joins to talk about … Keith Olbermann? In between all of that, Rosenberg actually talks wrestling upon opening the mailbag (13:55).

Enjoy yourselves. And join us in in the Discord here.

Host: Peter Rosenberg

Producer: Troy Farkas

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The Creed Brothers Leaving NXT, Kevin Nash on LA Knight, and More | The Masked Man Show Jul 06, 2023

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David and Kaz are back to help you dive into another week of wrestling content. Today’s topics include: