The Masked Man Show

David Shoemaker and THE Brian Campbell discuss Sgt. Slaughter’s stolen valor (03:15), the passing of Rocky Johnson (07:15), John Moxley’s and Keith Lee’s big wins (34:30), and preview this Sunday’s ‘Royal Rumble’ card (42:00). Then, “Heel Producer” Jim Cunningham joins the show to help give out the 2019 Masked Man Show Awards (01:10:15), including Most Improved (01:11:45), Best Couple (01:15:15), Most Likely to Jump Ship (01:18:45), Match of the Year (01:29:15), Wrestler of the Year (01:35:15), and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and “Heel Producer Jim” team up to answer your questions on the Kairi Sane incident (02:30), Triple H’s Hall of Fame future (05:00), wrestler of the decade (25:15), 2020 predictions (36:15), wrestling-related Christmas gifts (01:06:15), The New Blood's absurd Wikipedia page (01:09:45), and much, much, more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and Blake Kobashigawa sit down to discuss Chris Jericho’s performance at his age (02:00), a classic, old-school, heel turn reveal (08:00), and Luke Harper being released by the WWE (30:30), before previewing this Sunday’s ‘TLC: Tables, Ladders, and Chairs’ event (44:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and Dan St. Germain talk about all the results of 'Raw,' 'SmackDown,' NXT, and AEW Dynamite in an absolutely packed episode. They discuss how Daniel Bryan responded to Universal Champion Bray Wyatt, the Candice LeRae victory via disqualification, and even an adorable little tale of a Stone Cold doll and a little boy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and “Heel Producer Jim” team up to answer your questions on what NXT’s success over the weekend means to the brand split and Wednesday nights competing with AEW (02:30), the rise of Keith Lee (05:00), the “Randy Orton Eye Test” (17:30), the red arena lighting during the Fiend’s matches (31:30), the Undertaker on ‘Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Sessions’ (43:15), and much, much, more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker talks to comedian Dan St. Germain of the ‘Total F’n Marks’ podcast about the ‘Survivor Series’ and ‘NXT TakeOver: War Games’ (03:45), plus the reemergence of CM Punk (41:30). Then Open Mike Eagle joins the show to discuss how AEW has filled the void that was left when he stopped watching WWE (52:15), stepping into a wrestling ring in his documentary ‘Clap Back: When Keeping It Real Goes Wrestling’ (01:05:30), and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker teams up with Kenny Herzog to preview AEW’s ‘Full Gear’ (08:45) and discuss the NXT invasion (24:30), the WWE in Saudi Arabia, (33:15) and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Writer Kazeem Famuyide joins the show to talk about the state of 'Smackdown' (8:29), the weird road leading us to 'Crown Jewel' (23:44), and how we make new stars in professional wrestling (32:57). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Kazeem Famuyide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian Mike Lawrence  returns to discuss the fantastic and frustrating moments of ‘AEW: Dynamite’ (09:00), Seth Rollins burning down the Firefly Funhouse (30:15), the WWE draft results (43:45), and news and rumors around the wrestling world (01:06:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian Dan Soder returns to discuss a wild week in wrestling including the premiere of ‘SmackDown' on Fox (01:30), impressions from ‘Hell in a Cell’ (16:15), what ‘Raw’ was missing from the start (26:30), the old school likability of ‘NWA Power’ (31:45), another solid episode of ‘AEW: Dynamite’ (40:00), and the upcoming WWE draft (57:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker teams up with Bryan Curtis, his tag-team partner from 'The Press Box' podcast, to discuss the current landscape of pro wrestling (02:00) and the ‘AEW: Dynamite’ premiere on TNT (06:15). Then they look ahead to the debut episode of 'SmackDown' on Fox (25:45) and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and Dan St. Germain reunite to discuss the Brock Lesnar–Kofi Kingston match announced for the debut 'Smackdown' episode on Fox (03:00), the Fiend crashing ‘Clash of Champions’ (15:00), the Revival taking the titles off of the New Day (31:30), Rusev’s return (39:15), and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CBS Sports' Brian Campbell joins the show to assess the landscape of professional wrestling as the new Fox show ‘Friday Night SmackDown’ gets ready to launch (1:54). Then, David and Brian run through the upcoming slate of matches in the ‘Clash of Champions’ and share their picks for who will win and emerge in prime time (31:25). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Brian Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shoemaker and “Heel Producer Jim” take a deep dive into the curious case of Chris Jericho losing the AEW World Championship belt (03:00) before answering questions from “The Masked Mailbag” (22:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illustrator Jonathan Bartlett is back to discuss the upcoming changes to wrestling television (03:00), Pac's subbing in for the injured Jon Moxley on Sunday (14:45), how the ‘King of the Ring’ is shaping up (23:00), the CM Punk–to-FS1 rumors (37:15), and predictions for AEW’s ‘All Out’ (44:15). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Jonathan Bartlett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian Mike Lawrence is back to discuss the WWE’s decision to air NXT on Wednesday nights (02:30), AEW signing Tony Schiavone (27:15), the big reveal in the Roman Reigns mystery (28:45), the upcoming ‘King of the Ring’ (42:30), and the brilliance of Orange Cassidy (52:30). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Mike Lawrence  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former WWE producer Zach Linder returns to analyze ‘SummerSlam’ (07:00), the ongoing saga behind the Roman Reigns attack (45:00), and the outcome of ‘G1 Climax 29’ (54:30). Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Zach Linder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Remembering the late Harley Race, listener mailbag questions, and ‘SummerSlam’ predictions. Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Jim Cunningham  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN writer Greg Wyshynski joins the show to discuss the biggest mystery of the week: Who attacked Roman Reigns? Then they look ahead and make predictions for 'SummerSlam,' and Greg names his top five WWE draft picks. Hosts: David Shoemaker Guests: Greg Wyshynski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hollywood agent Bryan Diperstein returns to highlight some of the lowlights from the ‘Raw Reunion’ show before debating which current WWE superstars would be most valuable in starting a new promotion. Host: David Shoemaker Guest: Bryan Diperstein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices