The Ringer Wrestling Show

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Was It the Right Call for Roman Reigns to Take the Pin at Money in the Bank? Plus, Who Is Pro Wrestling’s Victor Wembanyama? | Wednesday Worldwide Jul 05, 2023

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Fresh off Monday Night Raw in Baltimore, Brian kicks off the show by telling Ben and Khal how legit “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio’s boos are. Then they discuss the following headlines:

Kevin Nash said that LA Knight is a rip-off of the Rock (3:09)
There's trepidation within WWE about Roman Reigns getting pinned (8:49)
Gable Steveson is potentially better than people think (16:11)

Later, in They Said What?!, they react to a couple of hot takes from the Wednesday Worldwide Hotline (22:33) and then discuss who pro wrestling’s Victor Wembanyama could be (39:31).

The crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (49:42) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (50:53).

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 Great LA Knight Debate, Logan Paul Is Maj, and Rosenberg Reveals the Wedding Menu! | Cheap Heat Jul 04, 2023

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Air conditioner etiquette, a shoutout to U.K. ladders, and Dip still lets his parents pay for him at dinner. Yup, you read all of that right. On this special Independence Day episode of the program, Rosenberg, Dip, and SGG (eventually) get into the 'Money in the Bank' of it all, discussing things like:

Shayna Baszler turning on tag team partner Ronda Rousey (14:31)
The raucous crowd at the O2 Arena and whether London could host ‘Wrestlemania’ in the very near future (19:41)
A spirited debate about LA Knight and Damian Priest (27:21)
Why Austin Theory has cooled off (37:40)
Why all the haters need to hop aboard the Logan Paul bandwagon now (46:37)

Plus, a not-so-deep dive into the the Bloodline’s implosion, and Dip requests Natalie make a change to Saturday’s wedding menu.

Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, Dip

Producer: Troy Farkas

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WWE 'Money in the Bank' Recap | The Masked Man Show Jul 03, 2023

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David and Kaz kick off the show getting ready for the 4th with a great discussion about everyone’s favorite thing, food (4:33)! Then, they recap 'Money in the Bank.'

Overall grade of the show (9:48)
Damian Priest's win (12:22)
LA Knight still over despite losing (20:34)
Iyo Sky's genius finish (35:45)
The Bloodline Civil War (41:03)
Rumored matches for 'SummerSlam' (50:50)

Plus, Kaz responds to an email regarding his U.K. food takes (73:05).

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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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‘Money in the Bank’ Preview | The Masked Man Show Jun 30, 2023

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David and Kaz are back to guide you into the ‘Money in the Bank’ weekend. Topics include:

Gunther vs. Riddle (12:30)
Cody Rhodes vs. Dominik Mysterio (21:20)
Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match (32:30)
Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match (41:05)
The Bloodline Civil War (53:50)
Carmelo Hayes on ‘Raw’ (1:15:00)
Jungle Boy’s heel turn (1:17:20)

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

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If Logan Paul Gets the ‘Money in the Bank’ Briefcase, What Happens Next? | Cheap Heat Jun 30, 2023

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On this episode of the ‘Cheap Heat’ Friday Something, Rosenberg calls upon friend of the program Sam Roberts to debate Saturday’s ‘Money in the Bank’ and whether it’s better for business purposes to have LA Knight or Logan Paul take home the briefcase (16:26). Then, they tell the rest of the wrestling podcast industry to give them credit for blazing a trail for other wrestling podcasts to follow in their massive footsteps.

Plus, Rosenberg dives into the mailbag (32:48) and Troy has a change of heart (1:45). And if you want in on our special 'Cheap Heat' Discord, just click this link here.

Host: Peter Rosenberg

Producer: Troy Farkas

Guest: Sam Roberts

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Can the WWE “Vince-Proof” Last-Minute Changes? Plus Booking the Mystery Finish of The Bloodline Civil War | Wednesday Worldwide Jun 28, 2023

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How many FACTS did you receive last week? Ben, Khal, and Brian react to Khal’s fire catchphrase. Then, they discuss the following headlines:

- WWE trying to “Vince-proof” last-minute changes to shows (3:39)

- The Bloodline having secret rehearsals for a reportedly “wild” finish at 'Money in the Bank' (11:30)

- WWE being high on the current iteration of Judgement Day (19:07)

Later, in They Said What?!, they react to Kaz’s take on Kenny Omega-Will Osprey being “Meltzer-bait” (31:37).

Then, they discuss 'Money in the Bank' and draft their favorite, least favorite, and choice for future cash-ins (39:39). The crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (55:28) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (57:14).

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

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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‘Money in the Bank’ Predictions, the Rhea Ripley Build, and is Bianca Turning Heel? | Cheap Heat Jun 27, 2023

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After engaging in some privileged wardrobe debate, the odd-shouldered Rosenberg and his cohorts SGG and Diperstein discuss the following on today’s episode:

Why the events of ‘Forbidden Door’ surprised Rosenberg (12:44)
Rhea Ripley’s rise and whether she’s the best female wrestler going (19:55)
Bianca Belair and whether the guys think she’s turning heel (22:16)
Why Ronda Rousey is finally tolerable (26:25)
‘Money in the Bank’ speculation (35:50)

Plus, mailbag (47:50) and SGG is a dirt sheets superstar.

Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, Dip

Producer: Troy Farkas

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AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door Recap | The Masked Man Show Jun 26, 2023

Show notes

AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door was an incredible show and Dave and Kaz share their thoughts.

Will Ospreay vs. Kenny Omega and whether or not it’s the match of the year already (5:52)
CM Punk being booed (30:20)
Jungle Boy turning heel (51:16)
Bryan Danielson vs. Kazuchika Okada (65:57)

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

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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YEAH! LA Knight joins the “Friday Something” | Cheap Heat Jun 23, 2023

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Let me talk to ya! Rosenberg and SGG kick off the Friday Something of Cheap Heat with some mailbag questions (7:40). Then they are joined by LA Knight and he discusses the following: