John Cena Takes Out Randy Orton and R-Truth, Jeff Cobb’s NBA Comparisons, and Remembering Sabu
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Michael Jordan is joining NBA on NBC as a contributor—who could be the biggest star in pro wrestling to join a WWE studio post-show (0:37)?
David and Kaz kick off the show by remembering the late Sabu, who passed away over the weekend at age 60 (11:16). They also break down a packed wrestling weekend, including:
John Cena’s matchup with Randy Orton at Backlash and how many steps Cena has lost (28:04)
Is it too soon for Cena vs. R-Truth (35:58)?
Jeff Cobb aligns with Solo. Plus, Dave and Kaz offer NBA comparisons (62:40).
Charlotte Flair’s crash-out on SmackDown (71:43)
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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WWE or AWE, Where Do the Best Wrestlers Reside? Plus, WWE Backlash Preview | The Masked Man Show
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What wrestling booking decision gave you so much emotional distress that you wanted to sue (0:38)? David and Kaz share the moments that traumatized them, and then they discuss the following:
Karrion Kross being among the top 5 WWE merch sellers (9:45)
Whether AEW will pull the trigger on Adam Hangman Page or Will Ospreay (26:06)
Will Ospreay saying AEW has better wrestlers than WWE (37:22)
WWE Backlash preview and predictions (50:31)
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Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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The Future of WWE’s Released Superstars. Plus, How Good Will John Cena vs. Randy Orton Be?
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What would you rather watch—a documentary about Darby Allin doing kickflips on Mt. Everest, or Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff’s new wrestling venture (0:32)?
David and Kaz kick off the week discussing the WWE releases that took place over the weekend and which names surprised them most (4:59). They break down ‘SmackDown,’ in which the Naomi–Jade feud is now part of the WWE Women’s Title picture (37:37), and give a temperature check on the upcoming WWE Backlash showdown between John Cena and Randy Orton (39:50). Later, they preview ‘Raw,’ featuring Rusev vs. Otis and Roxanne Perez vs. Women’s World Champion Iyo Sky (53:30). Finally, they close with a fun question: What wrestling-themed jewelry would they create (1:02:40)?
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Owen Hart Foundation Finals Set, and Is WWE Pulling the Curtain Back Too Far? | The Masked Man Show
Owen Hart Foundation Finals Set, and Is WWE Pulling the Curtain Back Too Far? | The Masked Man Show
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who will have a better career when it's all said and done, John Cena or LeBron James (0:41)?
David and Kaz close the week by discussing the following:
Liv Morgan will star in a movie; which wrestlers have the most Hollywood upside (11:10)?
Adam "Hangman" Page and Will Ospreay are set for Owen Hart Cup finals (18:00).
Mercedes Moné vs. Toni Storm is loading up for AEW All in (30:38)?
Is Iyo Sky the best women’s wrestler in the world (36:43)?
Which wrestlers are un-boo-able (47:46)?
Stone Cold Steve Austin is unhappy with Logan Paul (1:01:42).
Fans are unhappy with the upcoming documentary ‘WWE: Unreal’ (1:03:16).
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Producer: Brian H. Waters
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Can 100 Pro Wrestlers Defeat One Gorilla? Plus, WrestleMania 41 Fallout. | The Masked Man Show
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Is it possible for 100 pro wrestlers to beat one gorilla (0:41)?
David and Kaz discuss the following:
Joe Hendry retains TNA World title and is attacked by Trick Williams (9:12)
Bianca Belair breaks her fingers at WrestleMania (25:10)
Aleister Black returns on 'SmackDown', Zelina Vega wins the Women’s United States Championship (29:52)
The Street Profits carry the torch as the tag team in WWE (34:02)
Reflecting on John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes a week later (45:00)
Temperature check on a Bad Bunny vs. Travis Scott match (54:30)
Will Seth Rollins and Paul Heyman add a member (1:04:19)?
Expectations for 'WWE: Unreal' (1:10:26)
New Japan Pro-Wrestling news (1:14:23)
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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Producer: Brian H. Waters
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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‘The Ringer Wrestling Show’ brings you instant reactions to the biggest matches, breakdowns of the hottest feuds, and analysis of all the latest gossip in the wild world of professional wrestling. Join "The Masked Man" David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, Ben Cruz and Brian H. Waters for a podcast feed that redefines what it means to be a wrestling fan.
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