The Masked Man Show

David and Kaz open the show discussing their anticipation for ‘SummerSlam,’ which will take place in front of a live crowd in Las Vegas, as well as some of the possible headline matches (00:00). They also discuss Andrade El Idolo’s AEW debut (02:00). Later, they are joined by Dan St. Germain to discuss ‘WrestleRoasts,’ AEW fans, Cody Rhodes, and ‘NXT TakeOver: In Your House’ (24:00). Things come to a close as David and Kaz briefly touch on ‘Raw,’ ‘SmackDown,’ and CM Punk’s latest comments on the WWE (49:00). Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Dan St. Germain Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz discuss another shocking wave of roster cuts, headlined by Braun Strowman and Aleister Black (1:00). They also get into the WWE and New Japan rumors (25:00). Later, they react to AEW’s ‘Double or Nothing’ (28:00) and Drew McIntyre defeating Kofi Kingston on ‘Raw’ and once again becoming the no. 1 contender for the WWE Championship (39:00). Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz open the show praising Trae Young for being the perfect heel for the New York Knicks in the playoffs before paying respect to ECW legend New Jack (02:00). They also discuss Adnan Virk and WWE’s mutual agreement to part ways, and former UFC commentator Jimmy Smith being brought in as a replacement (14:00). Briefly, they touch upon Riddle and Xavier Woods match on 'Raw, and Aleister Black's big return on 'SmackDown' (30:00) Later, they make predictions on AEW’s ‘Double or Nothing’ (34:40). Host: David Shoeamker and Kazeem Famuyide Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz open the show discussing ‘WrestleMania Backlash’ and the fallout on ‘Monday Night Raw,’ including Kofi Kingston pinning Randy Orton and WWE champion Bobby Lashley on the same night (02:00). They discuss Will Ospreay vacating the IWGP world heavyweight title due to a neck injury (43:30). Later, they talk about AEW’s new TV deal and some of their favorite moments on this week’s ‘Dynamite’ (46:40). Lastly, things draw to a close when David and Kaz discuss NXT’s latest roster cuts (58:30). Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz open the show discussing Cody Rhodes’s promo for his upcoming match against Anthony Ogogo (02:30). Later, David does some fantasy booking to fix the WWE post-'WrestleMania' lull before the guys preview ‘WrestleMania Backlash’ (21:00). Stay until the end for a brief teaser from Kaz on his WWE inside scoop, which he will elaborate on next week. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz react to the news that Daniel Bryan’s WWE contract expired after he lost his Universal Championship match against Roman Reigns on ‘SmackDown’ (02:00). Later, they discuss AEW’s ‘Blood and Guts,’ including Chris Jericho’s big fall off the steel cage (28:00). And as things draw to a close, David dedicates some time to Kyle O’Reilly’s terrible outfit on ‘NXT’ (48:00). Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz are joined by artist and wrestling fan Jonathan Bartlett to discuss designing posters for the WWE (02:00). Later, they discuss Jason Jordan’s promotion to WWE lead producer and the importance of producers in creating classic matches (13:00). They also discuss Braun Strowman earning his spot in the WWE championship match at ‘WrestleMania Backlash,’ Randy Orton and Riddle’s newly formed tag team RKBro, and the rest of this week’s ‘Raw’ (34:00). On the ‘AEW’ side of things, they discuss the Pinnacle and the Inner Circle’s Parley segment, how underwhelming Kenny Omega has been even in a historic week, and more (51:00). To close the show, they preview Roman Reigns vs. Daniel Bryan on this Friday’s ‘SmackDown’ (1;12:00). Host: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Jonathan Bartlett Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz open the show with a conversation with the newest member of the ‘Raw’ announcing team, Adnan Virk, who talks about finding his voice within the world of WWE, his favorite superstars right now, and more (3:00). Later, they are joined by comedian Ron Funches to discuss his new show, ‘Chopped 420,’ last week’s WWE roster cuts, and his favorite moments from the week in wrestling (25:00). Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guests: Adnan Virk and Ron Funches Production Assistant: Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz discuss Kaz’s live ‘WrestleMania’ perspective as well as some of his backstage interactions (02:00). They also briefly discuss this week on ‘Raw’ and ‘AEW Dynamite’ (22:00). Later, they answer some fan mail in this week’s Ten Count (53:00). Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and babyface producer Jonathan Kermah give their instant reaction to Night 2 of ‘WrestleMania 37,' kicking the discussion off with the main event triple threat match between Roman Reigns, Daniel Bryan, and Edge. Later, they give out Rockets for the WrestleMania weekend. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and babyface producer Jonathan Kermah give their instant reaction to Night 1 of ‘WrestleMania 37,' kicking the discussion off with the history-making main event that was Bianca Belair vs. Sasha Banks. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Jonathan Kermah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Kaz open the show with reactions to Night 1 of ‘NXT: Stand and Deliver’ and briefly look ahead to Night 2 (02:00). Later, they make their predictions for both nights of ‘WrestleMania 37’ (27:00). Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Kaz are joined by rapper and wrestling fanatic Smoke DZA to discuss NXT moving over to Tuesday nights, which puts an end to the Wednesday Night Wars (04:30). They also discuss the devastating confirmation of the Hurt Business breakup this week (22:00), and talk about the rest of the 'WrestleMania' card (28:00). Later, they speak on Peacock scrubbing away the most inappropriate content in WWE history from its vault (38:00). Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Smoke DZA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Kaz are joined by ‘WrestleRoasts’ cohost Mike Lawrence to discuss the dissension within the Hurt Business (03:00), as well as Andrade’s request for release being granted (13:00). Later, they discuss Rhea Ripley being thrust into the Raw Women’s title picture (32:00), along with the Fiend’s return at ‘Fastlane’ (36:00). As things come to a close, the guys discuss NXT as well as the latest inductees into the WWE Hall of Fame (52:00). Host: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Mike Lawrence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Kaz discuss Thunder Rosa and Britt Baker’s phenomenal lights out match that closed ‘Dynamite,’ along with Dave Meltzer’s comments in reaction to the match (10:00). They also discuss some of the other strong moments from ‘Dynamite’ this week (35:00). Later, they preview the ‘Fastlane’ card ahead of this Sunday’s show (45:00). Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Kaz are joined by ‘Dark Side of the Ring: Confidential’ showrunner Andrew Goldstein to react to the ending of the exploding barbed wire death match at AEW ‘Revolution’ as well as Christian making the move to AEW (01:30). Later, they discuss the possibilities with Bobby Lashley as WWE champion, Apollo Crews’s change of character on Smackdown, and John Laurinaitis’s WWE return (39:00). Finally, they discuss what to expect on ‘Dark Side of the Ring: Confidential’ (61:00). Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Andrew Goldstein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave is joined by ‘WrestleRoasts’ cohost Dan St. Germain to discuss Bobby Lashley winning his first WWE World Title on the road to 'WrestleMania' (02:00). Later, they preview AEW ‘Revolution’ and discuss Shaq getting put through a table on ‘Dynamite’ (20:00). And to wrap things up, they briefly talk about Soulja Boy’s Twitter beef with WWE superstars, Daniel Bryan possibly facing Roman Reigns at ‘Fastlane,’ and the death of Jim Crockett Jr. (52:00). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Dan St. Germain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Kaz discuss the shocking AEW signing of 20-plus-year WWE veteran Paul Wight, a.k.a "Big Show" (02:00). Later, they react to ‘Elimination Chamber,’ including the Miz cashing in his ‘Money in the Bank’ briefcase to win his second WWE championship (21:00). To close the show, in honor of Video Game Week at The Ringer, they discuss their favorite wrestling video games (52:00) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Kaz kick things off by discussing the lack of hype surrounding the road to ‘WrestleMania’ compared to AEW’s upcoming exploding barbed wire deathmatch between John Moxley and Kenny Omega, or the Undisputed Era breakup on NXT. Later, they preview this Sunday’s ‘Elimination Chamber' (31:00). Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Kaz are joined by former WWE writer Brian Gewirtz to talk about his new show, ‘Young Rock.’ They also discuss Brian’s most Emmy-worthy work as a writer (15:00), working with celebrities during the guest-host era of 'Raw' (20:00), and much more. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Brian Gewirtz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices