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Is Damian Priest a Main-Event Star? Plus, Nick Bond on Dominik Mysterio’s Journey Past Nepotism. | Wednesday Worldwide May 10, 2023

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Which Bad Bunny song do you have on repeat? Ben, Khal, and Brian reveal theirs. Then they discuss the following headlines:

Damian Priest being seen as a main-eventer (4:23)
WWE allowing blood for Brock Lesnar matches (8:50)
Darby Allin planning to climb Mount Everest (14:42)

Later, in "They Said What?!", they react to a couple of listeners’ hot takes (18:50). Then, they are joined by Nick Bond, who discusses his latest Ringer dot com piece "Who’s Your Daddy? Dominik Mysterio’s Journey Past the Nepo Baby Tag" and the updated Ringer WWE Power Board rankings (29:55). The WWE crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (49:53) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (53:44).

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

Guest: Nick Bond

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Best Moments from ‘Backlash,’ the Cody and Brock of It All, and Wedding Planning Updates | Cheap Heat May 09, 2023

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In a very metaphysical episode of the world’s no. 1 sports and recreation podcast, Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip discuss the following:

Rosenberg’s issues with wedding planners and why destination weddings are “stupid” (4:12)
Does energy exist? (16:35)
The highlights of WWE 'Backlash' in Puerto Rico (29:25)
Ts on the new AEW reality TV show (37:15)

And more.

Stay maj.

Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, and Dip

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Bad Bunny, Zelina Vega, and WWE Legends Stand Out at WWE Backlash | The Masked Man Show May 08, 2023

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David and Brian kick off the show by recapping WWE Backlash and some of the biggest moments from the night. Later, Kaz joins as they discuss the following:

Savio Vega and Carlito’s hometown pops (3:04)
Zelina Vega’s homecoming (9:00)
Kevin Owens's star power (17:44)
Brock Lesnar and Cody Rhodes (31:00)
Bad Bunny and Damian Priest steal the show (37:00)
The crowd response to Bianca Belair vs. Iyo Sky (48:27)

Plus they share their dark horses to win the World Heavyweight Championship (58:18).

Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide and Brian H. Waters

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Discord Drama, Mailbag, and Egg Bagels Galore | The ‘Cheap Heat’ Friday Something May 05, 2023

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The entire trio is here for the second consecutive episode to discuss a whole hodgepodge of things! From Steve Austin to bagels to drama going down in the Discord to Dip’s weekend plans and to the mailbag (28:15) ... this episode has you covered.

Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde, Dip

Producers: Devon Manze, Troy Farkas

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'Backlash' Predictions | The Masked Man Show May 04, 2023

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This week, David and Kaz kick off the show with the following Cold Open Question of the Week: Is Daniel Bryan a better wrestler than Bret Hart? Then they discuss the following:

Stat Guy Greg’s Tweet about Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes’s WrestleMania match (6:00)
Could a two-city WrestleMania work in 2023? (13:00)
AEW pre-sale update (19:00)
AEW Dynamite highlights (26:00)
Backlash preview (43:00)

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters and Jonathan Kermah

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Roman Reigns, the Greatest WrestleMania Match Ever, and Character Development in WWE | Wednesday Worldwide May 03, 2023

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Khal starts his role as referee between Ben and Brian as their favorite teams (Warriors and Lakers, respectively) square off in the NBA playoffs, and the team celebrates The Rock’s birthday with a discussion about his signature beverages. Then the guys get into the following:

The new creative writer for Bray Wyatt (4:57)
Trinity Fatu saying her WWE release was a blessing in disguise (12:22)
Triple H saying WWE is more focused on character development (21:30)

They also react to Stat Guy Greg’s tweet about Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes being one of the greatest WrestleMania matches ever (27:55). They are then joined by Cornell Gunter, who discusses Roman Reigns’s current title run and who should win the new World Heavyweight Championship (37:12). The WW crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (59:12) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (64:40).

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

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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WWE Backlash Preview, Plus NXT Call-Ups! | Cheap Heat May 02, 2023

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This week Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip are back and they discuss the following:

WWE draft recap (7:55)
Bad Bunny vs. Damian Priest San Juan street fight (24:33)
Will Zelina Vega pull off the biggest upset in history? (27:00)
NXT call-ups in the WWE draft (30:43)

They close the show with mailbag questions (39:10) and the Shad Gaspard Black Power Rankings (57:34)

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

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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WWE Draft Night 1 Recap, Plus Trinity Fatu Debuts in Impact Wrestling | Masked Man Show May 01, 2023

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David and Kaz kick off the week recapping the 1st night of the WWE Draft which includes the following:

Roman Reigns forcing the Usos to be drafted separate of the Bloodline 5:59)
Cody Rhodes being drafted 1st to Raw (10:4r0)
What’s Gunther’s Year looking like (16:54)
NXT Call ups (31:36)

They also discuss Trinity Fatu’s debut at Impact Wrestling (40:37), CM Punk backstage at another company he doesn’t work for (42:00) and more!

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Career Advice for Roman Reigns, the NBA Version of CM Punk, and the Global Superstar Debate | The ‘Cheap Heat’ Friday Something Apr 28, 2023

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On another episode of the world-renowned Friday Something, the maj ones Rosenberg and SGG discuss the following:

What defines a “global superstar” (6:40)
Why SGG disagrees with the rollout of the new WWE Heavyweight Championship (15:28)
SGG’s thoughts on CM Punk’s backstage appearance at ‘Raw’ (30:39)
Why the ‘Cheap Heat’ gang is confident they won the 'Ringer Wrestling' draft (34:05)

And Rosenberg issues some career advice to Roman Reigns. Plus, the guys open the mailbag (45:34).

Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Greg Hyde

Producer: Troy Farkas

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WWE Facing Lawsuit, RIP Jerry Springer, and Roderick Strong Is All Elite | The Masked Man Show Apr 27, 2023

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David and Kaz are back to dive into this week in the world of wrestling. Topics include: