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The Masked Man Show | Who Doesn’t Have a ‘WrestleMania’ Match? Mar 13, 2023

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David and Kaz open this week’s show with the Cold Open Question of the Week: Would you rather have a match or get stunned by Stone Cold Steve Austin at ‘WrestleMania’?

Then they discuss the following:

The Usos’ showdown with Sami Zayn and Cody Rhodes on ‘SmackDown’ (4:34)

Rey Mysterio’s induction into the Hall of Fame (13:38)

‘Backlash,’ hosted in Puerto Rico by Bad Bunny (16:58)

John Cena’s promo with Austin Theory (34:52)

Who doesn’t have a ‘WrestleMania’ match (40:45)

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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The ‘Cheap Heat’ Friday Something | ‘WrestleMania’ 2023 Excitement Levels Mar 10, 2023

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On today’s episode, podcasting ironman Rosenberg and superagent Diperstein discuss MJF’s heel moves this week, some memories from yesteryear, and thoughts on which ‘WrestleMania’ matchups excite us the most. Plus, mailbag and the guys are done with March Madness.

Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Dip

Producer: Troy Farkas

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The Masked Man Show | ‘WrestleMania’ Betting Odds, Bryan Danielson Goes Home, and More Mar 09, 2023

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Kaz is joined by Ben Cruz to dive into a plethora of topics as we inch closer to ‘WrestleMania.’ Today’s topics include:

-Hobbs’s big win and the state of the TNT Title (04:00)

-John Cena eviscerating Austin Theory on the mic (14:00)

-Jey Uso turning on Sami Zayn (29:00)

-Betting odds on ‘WrestleMania’ (33:30)

-Bryan Danielson’s promo after losing to MJF (53:30)

Hosts: Kazeem Famuyide

Guest: Ben Cruz

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

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Wednesday Worldwide | Rikishi with The Bloodline? Plus Ian Douglass Joins to Talk Bahamas Wrestling Association Mar 09, 2023

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Ben, Khal, and Brian H. are here to break down a few midweek headlines, including:

Bad Bunny hosting Backlash in Puerto Rico (3:50)
Rikishi wanting to get involved in the Bloodline storyline (08:50)
Vince McMahon and his “creepy” mustache in Gorilla (13:17)

Later, they react to David Shoemaker’s take on the Jon Moxley and Adam “Hangman” Page storyline (18:05). Then they are joined by Ian Douglass where he discusses his piece on The Ringer dot com, The Bahamas Wrestling Association: Black Wrestling and the Birth of a Nation (30:02). They close the show with highlights from NXT Roadblock (42:57) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Dynamite’ (48:10).

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

Guest: Ian Douglass

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Cheap Heat | Jey Uso Attacks Sami Zayn, Plus John Cena Cooks Austin Theory Mar 07, 2023

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Rosenberg and SGG kick off the show by discussing MJF’s Iron Man Match win at 'AEW Revolution' (6:03).

Then they discuss the following:

'Monday Night Raw' shaping up the 'WrestleMania' card (10:32)
Jey Uso attacking Sami Zayn (12:47)
Did John Cena cook Austin Theory? (14:35)
Have we given up on the Rock for 'WrestleMania 39'? (22:57)

Plus mailbag and Black Power Rankings.

Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Stat Guy Greg

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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The Masked Man Show | 'AEW Revolution' Reactions Mar 07, 2023

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Following 'AEW Revolution,' David and Kazeem are joined by Phil Schneider to discuss what may have been the best Iron Man match in history. Plus they discuss the following:

MJF’s best performance (1:50)
Ricky Starks's big win over Chris Jericho (19:10)
Where does "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry go after the Final Burial Match? (23:19)
The House of Black take down the Elite (31:16)
The Original AEW women vs. the Outsiders (46:20)
Is the Hangman Page–Jon Moxley story line the most important story in wrestling? (54:35)
Wardlow wins the TNT Championship (61:20)
FTR returns after the AEW Tag Title match (64:40)
CM Punk returning to AEW? (75:00)

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Guest: Phil Schneider

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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The Cheap Heat Friday Something | WWE Superstar Gunther Talks First Big Break, Cody Rhodes Moment, and Intercontinental Championship Mar 03, 2023

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In this episode of the world-renowned ‘Cheap Heat’ Friday Something, WWE superstar Gunther joins Rosenberg to discuss:

His upcoming International Championship appearance at Madison Square Garden (3:42)
The transition from Walter to Gunther (6:04)
How he discovered professional wrestling
His first big break in the sport (12:22)
The stigma around being a German who performs in America
His big moment with Cody Rhodes at this year’s ‘Royal Rumble’ (23:52)
Someone he'd really like to compete against in the future (29:33)

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Host: Peter Rosenberg

Producer: Troy Farkas

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The Masked Man Show | ‘AEW Revolution’ Preview, and What’s Going On With Brock, Bray, Bobby, and Omos? Mar 02, 2023

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David and Kaz are back to dive into the week in the world of wrestling. Today’s topics include:

-Lita and Becky Lynch winning the women’s tag titles (4:00)

-The confusing booking decisions involving Bray Wyatt, Bobby Lashley, Brock Lesnar, and Omos (11:00)

-‘AEW Revolution’ predictions (30:00)

Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Producers: Brian Waters and Jonathan Kermah

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Wednesday Worldwide | Is MJF the Second Coming of CM Punk? Plus, Nadine Smith on the Agendas Behind Wrestling Documentaries. Mar 01, 2023

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Ben, Khal, and Brian H. are here to break down a few midweek headlines, including:

Chris Jericho’s interest in a WWE return (04:35)
Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley being the favorites to main event Night 1 of 'WrestleMania' (11:55)
D-Von Dudley calling MJF the second coming of CM Punk (16:35)

Later, they react to Stat Guy Greg’s tweet saying Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks should start their WWE careers in NXT (25:50). Then, they are joined by Nadine Smith, who discusses her debut piece on the Ringer dot com, "Chronicling Kayfabe: How Pro Wrestling Documentaries (Attempt to) Separate Fact From Fiction" (52:41). They close the show with highlights from ‘NXT' and a preview of tonight’s AEW go-home ‘Dynamite’ (56:19).

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

Guest: Nadine Smith

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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Cheap Heat | Meaningful Stories for ‘WrestleMania,’ Chad Gable’s Ceiling, and Seth Rollins Is Over! Feb 28, 2023

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On another episode of the world’s no. 1 sports and entertainment podcast, Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip discuss:

How many wrestling tables Rosenberg will have at his wedding (7:05)
Rumors of CM Punk returning to AEW (9:47)
Why Dip describes last night’s ‘Raw’ as “Vince-y” (19:30)
The match between Cody Rhodes and Chad Gable and why the guys want to see more from Gable (24:20)
The plans for Baron Corbin (28:40)

Plus, an appearance from another member of the Jew World Order and Rosenberg is hiring!

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