COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What is the pro wrestling equivalent of Luka Doncic getting traded for Anthony Davis (0:36)? Kaz is back from Indy to take a victory lap as he and David discuss Jey Uso’s Royal Rumble win (8:15). They also discuss the stories within the Rumble match, including Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins's fight outside after getting eliminated (23:50). They go on to discuss why Kevin Owens can be in the running for Mr. Royal Rumble after a wild match with Cody Rhodes ...
Feb 03, 2025•2 hr 35 min
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How many Hall of Fame rings can Triple H accumulate (0:30)? David and Kaz are ready for this Saturday’s ‘Royal Rumble’. First they react to the Ringer Wrestling Worldwide ‘Rumble’ draft picks (9:19). Then they predict who will win this year’s men's and women’s rumble (20:35).Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 28 min
Ben, Khal, Brian, and David kick off the show by discussing Roman Reigns’s 'WWE 2K25' cover reveal and each share their favorite pro wrestling video games (1:00). Then they get into some of the highlights from 'Raw,' including: CM Punk and Cody Rhodes’s epic promo to close the show (10:51) The best use of WWE’s big-name stars at WrestleMania (20:25) Debating who wins a world title first: Logan Paul or Jey Uso (35:24) Then, in Nostalgia Freakz, they revisit the 2013 Royal Rumble, when the Rock en...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 24 min
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who's better, Jacob Fatu or Peak Jeff Hardy (0:37)? David and Kaz kick off the week by discussing Toni Storm revealing that she has been "Timeless" all along (4:11). Then they recap Saturday Night’s Main Event: Gunther’s win and whether or not there is a disconnect with the fans (14:48). Can Jey Uso be “the guy” in WWE (22:20)? Jacob Fatu making his mark on broadcast television (31:17). Sheamus bringing the best out of Bron Breakker (37:24). Shawn Michaels giving ...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 1 min
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you were Ricky Starks and had a year of not being used, what would you do with your time (0:36)? David and Kaz fire up the mics after a red-hot episode of 'AEW Dynamite'! In what David calls his favorite episode, they discuss the following; Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay unite against the Don Callis family (8:20) The Hurt Syndicate wins the AEW tag team titles (19:07) Jeff Jarrett’s promo Whether or not AEW has the oldest world title competitors (26:55) Then they...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 24 min
Ben, Khal, and Brian celebrate two years of 'WORLDWIDE'! They kick off the episode with some of their favorite memories since starting the show (1:11). Then, for the anniversary edition, they go back to an oldie but a goodie, Highspot Headlines, where they react to some of the hottest topics of the week: Miro, Malakai Black, Ricky Starks, and Rey Fenix are reportedly WWE bound after their AEW contracts are up (10:06) Ilja Dragunov is ahead of rehab schedule (22:51) WWE is reportedly planning a d...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Hey Humanoids, we have the full squad here for you today. First, David, Khal, and Brian discuss a news-filled weekend, including TNA crowning a new champion while saying goodbye to Jordynne Grace (2:19). Then they discuss what Charlotte Flair’s return could look like (19:15), Penta’s match with Pete Dunne, and how Rey Fenix could be used in AEW (28:19), Jacob Fatu standing out on Smackdown in Solo’s silence (53:12), Kevin Owens lobbying Sami Zayn for help (58:40), and more. Then, Kaz and Ben spe...
Jan 21, 2025•2 hr 55 min
WWE and TNA Wrestling Agree to Multiyear Partnership! Plus, is AEW’s Roster Too Loaded? David and Kaz kick off the show by sending condolences to WWE Hall of Famer Bob Uecker, who passed away at the age of 90 (5:10). Then, they discuss the news around Corey Graves’s tweets about being removed from the main roster of the broadcast team (8:43). Later, they recap AEW Dynamite, where MVP made his in-ring return (23:26). In breaking news, they react to WWE and TNA Wrestling striking a multiyear partn...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 21 min
Ben, Khal, and Brian fire up the mics with David Shoemaker after another hot ‘WWE Monday Night Raw’ on Netflix (1:00). Ben, who was back in the building, shares how WWE followed up its Netflix debut with another banger. They discuss the following: Thoughts on WWE superstars declaring for the Royal Rumble (5:30) Penta making his debut against Chad Gable (13:110) Jey Uso’s chances of defeating Gunther (25:022 Finn Balor and Damian Priest’s street fight (33:09) Lyra Valkyria becomes the inaugural W...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 24 min
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Would you go to a WWE show dressed up as Penta if you were getting free front-row seats (0:29)? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing whether The Rock is working fans and if he will appear at WrestleMania (8:50). Then, they discuss the following: Kenny Omega not going after The Elite in his return (23:00) WWE’s reaction to Hulk Hogan getting booed during his Real American Beer promo (37:22) SmackDown being the Jacob Fatu showcase (46:30) ‘Monday Night Raw’...
Jan 13, 2025•2 hr 53 min
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which WWE superstar’s face would you put on Netflix to represent WWE? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the entire entertainment world witnessing Hulk Hogan getting booed (4:45). Then they discuss the following: The Rock’s WrestleMania probability (17:40) CM Punk defeating Seth Rollins (29:45) Which NXT stars will be a world champion on ‘Raw’ or ‘Smackdown’ (35:30) Kenny Omega returns to AEW Dynamite (47:14) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, ...
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Ben, Khal, and Brian fire up the mics with David Shoemaker for a deep dive on a history-making new era of 'WWE Monday Night Raw' on Netflix (1:00). Ben shares his experience with the on-site energy at Intuit Dome before they get into the full card: The Rock crowning Roman Reigns as the Tribal Chief (16:08) John Cena declaring for the Royal Rumble (26:40) Rhea Ripley winning back the women’s world title (37:12) Jey Uso’s epic intro with Travis Scott (45:38) Hulk Hogan getting booed out of the are...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Humanoids, the day the WWE Universe has been waiting for is finally here! David and Kaz preview the 'Monday Night Raw’ debut on Netflix (4:16). Then they discuss the first 'Smackdown' of the year, which featured Tiffany Stratton cashing in her money in the bank contract to become the new Women’s Champion (30:04). Later they talk Kenny Omega’s return at Wrestle Dynasty (41:52) and then they close the show with 'WWE Raw' on Netflix predictions (58:00) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, Ti...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 17 min
In this special crossover episode of 'The Masked Man Show' and 'The Press Box,' David and Bryan Curtis welcome WWE chief content officer Paul Levesque, a.k.a. Triple H, to discuss the following regarding ‘Monday Night Raw’ moving to Netflix: How Netflix will handle the technology WWE will be giving (4:00) Comparing the Netflix move to the Fox move five years ago (9:54) Whether superstars are lobbying to be on 'Raw' versus 'SmackDown' (24:10) The reason Michael Cole and Pat McAfee were picked for...
Jan 06, 2025•57 min
Adam Copeland Is the Wrestler Now Known as Cope, Plus Cena-Cody for WrestleMania? | The Masked Man Show David is back on the grid and Kaz welcomes him back by catching him up on everything in pro wrestling that he missed. He recapped the following from the last two weeks: Ricochet taking out Swerve on 'AEW Dynamite' (12:57) Adam Copeland changes his in-ring name to Cope (24:00) Kenny Omega returns at AEW World’s End (35:03) Seth Rollins and CM Punk’s final faceoff (54:01) John Cena vs. Cody Rhod...
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Happy New Year’s Eve! Ben, Khal, and Brian fire up the mics for one last time in 2024 and start off reminiscing on WWE Monday Night Raw’s time on USA Network (1:01). Then they discuss Cody Rhodes defending his WWE Championship against Kevin Owens in a ladder match at the Royal Rumble (7:40), followed by Seth Rollins and CM Punk going back and forth to close out the Raw on USA era (21:30). Then, in the ‘Nostalgia Freakz Moment of the Week’, they revisit the infamous “Finger Poke of Doom” as Holly...
Dec 31, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Merry Christmas Eve! Ben, Khal, and Brian kick off the show sharing some of their wrestling-related Christmas traditions (2:54). Then, they discuss what Drew McIntyre’s road to WrestleMania might look like (7:09), and the latest turn in the New Day story (22:06). Then, in the ‘Nostalgia Freakz Moment of the Week’, they revisit Starrcade 1998, when Kevin Nash ended Goldberg’s epic 173-match win streak (30:160). Then, in a special “Worldwide Christmas Carol” segment, the guys get into the gift-giv...
Dec 24, 2024•1 hr 12 min
David and Kaz close out the year with the Maskies, handing out awards in the pro wrestling world, including Wrestler of the Year, Moment of the Year, Feud of the Year, and more! Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 23, 2024•2 hr 42 min
David and Kaz kick off the show by recapping Darby Allin and Will Ospreay’s banger from AEW Dynamite (4:55). Then they get into the following: Mercedes Moné is coming into her own (15:08) Is it time to wrap up Adam Cole and MJF (21:19)? AEW is suffering without the world title on TV every week (40:00) Who will open the premiere or 'Raw' on Netflix (45:00? Kevin Owens proclaims himself as the real world champion with the Winged Eagle (53:32) Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, TikTok, Ins...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 29 min
The crew is back together! Ben, Khal, Brian, and David fire up the mics to discuss a few hot things from 'Raw,' including CM Punk and Seth Rollins's feud and how the crowd is seemingly split down the middle (3:00). Plus, they discuss the possible teasing of Penta El Zero's arrival to WWE (37:26) Then, in the Nostalgia Freakz Moment of the Week, they revisit Stone Cold Steve Austin and Booker T’s supermarket brawl (42:07). After the break, they welcome the no. 1 contender for the NXT championship...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 29 min
Kevin Owens Spoils Cody Rhodes's Night; Saturday Night’s Main Event Recap David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the nostalgic look of Saturday Night’s Main Event (3:20). Then they discuss the following: Chelsea Green becoming the inaugural women’s U.S. champion (8:26) Kevin Owens piledriving Cody Rhodes after the show went off the air (19:08) Will Cody Rhodes vacate the title (22:48)? Gunther retains his World Heavyweight title (41:38) Liv Morgan's biggest win of her title reign (48:40) ...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 22 min
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What’s the best day of the week to watch wrestling (0:32)? David welcomes Khal and Brian from 'Ringer Wrestling Worldwide' to continue Wednesday’s conversation about Saturday Night’s Main Event with official predictions for the following matches: Kevin Owens vs. Cody Rhodes (4:32) Gunther vs. Finn Balor vs. Damian Priest (29:00) Liv Morgan vs. Iyo Sky (41:51) Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn (48:19) The inaugural Women’s United States Championship match (54:38) Then th...
Dec 12, 2024•2 hr 39 min
Ben is out sick, but Brian, Khal, and David are here with a Wednesday edition of 'Worldwide' and they kick off the show by recapping last week’s ‘Factions Draft’ (2:45). Then, they discuss the following from this week: The New Day being rejected by the WWE Universe (9:20) Oba Femi and Trick Williams's showdown on NXT (20:34) After the break, they go to the ‘Ringer Wrestling Worldwide’ hotline for They Said What?! and react to a hot take from the people, including the upcoming WWE transfer window...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Shoes is back! David and Kaz kick off the week by discussing #DIY winning the WWE Tag Team titles on Smackdown (4:40) and then they look at the current champions and predict whether they will still hold the titles by WrestleMania (5:40). Later, they discuss who would be the first pick for Raw when it goes to Netflix (37:40) and then David has a hot take about NXT (45:00). Kaz closes the show with his flaming hot take regarding Mercedes Moné (71:19). Be sure to check out our videos on BlueSky, Ti...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 28 min
Kaz and Khal are here to dive into loaded episodes of ‘Monday Night Raw’ and ‘Dynamite’ (02:00). Later, the guys are joined by GCW wrestler Effy to discuss his week in the wrestling headlines opposing Tony Khan, the state of indie wrestling and AEW, and much more (40:00)! Host: Kareem Famuyide Guests: Khal Davenport and Effy Producer: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 17 min
With Brian on vacation, Ben and Khal keep the show rolling, starting by shouting out and giving credit to a Rock movie that they finally enjoyed (02:34). Then, they go over a few things that didn’t happen at WarGames and what they would have wanted to see (05:42) before getting into the surprising and heartbreaking events of the New Day's split (08:26). Shoemaker then joins to give his reaction (22:15). They chat a bit about the return of Drew McIntyre (27:46), the Seth Rollins and CM Punk face-...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 19 min
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: It’s the 10th anniversary of New Day. What’s your favorite New Day memory? David and Kaz start the show by discussing New Day then get into the Survivor Series and the Bloodlines. They also catch up with AEW wrestler Lee Moriarty, who was on his way to Art Basel to display his work at the annual event. Rating Survivor Series from last Saturday (9:47) What is the favor CM Punk wants from Paul Heyman (20:15)? Will Solo Sikoa be on a main event anytime soon (30:21)? ...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 27 min
Ben, Khal, Brian, and David kick off the show by sharing what they are thankful for in the world of professional wrestling (3:00). Then, it’s draft time once again! This week the guys draft the best Thanksgiving wrestling gimmicks (9:18). Later, they discuss Adam Pearce announcing the Women’s Intercontinental Championship (13:32) and Kevin Owens challenging Cody Rhodes for the WWE Undisputed Championship at Saturday Night’s Main Event (18:46). Finally, they get into their preview and predictions...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 22 min
David and Kaz kick off the show discussing AEW Full Gear, including a major suggestion to maintain momentum for AEW pay-per-views (5:56). Later, they discuss Bobby Lashley’s reaction at the AEW Full Gear media scrum (49:22). Then they get into 'SmackDown', where Kaz was right about CM Punk joining forces with the OG Bloodline at Survivor Series (58:33), and the breaking news regarding WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event featuring Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens (84:34) Be sure to check out our videos on...
Nov 25, 2024•2 hr 33 min
COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If John Cena took his retirement tour to AEW for one night only, who would be his opponent? David and Kaz kick off the show discussing whether or not Seth Rollins will be in the Bloodline War Games match (6:34). Afterwards they discuss whether or not AEW will reward the fans for paying attention this weekend AEW Full Gear (16:00). Later, they are joined by Alexander Smith of the Nerd Companion, who is a contestant for the Hot Take Championship. He shares why Chels...
Nov 21, 2024•2 hr 31 min
