The Rock Kicks Off ‘Raw’ and Closes ‘NXT.’ Plus What’s Next for CM Punk | The Masked Man Show

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, 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

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 arena (49:33) CM Punk defeating Seth Rollins (54:54) For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on ‘They Said What?!’, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160 or drop your 'Am I the Heel?' situations at [email protected]. Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.  Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Guest: David Shoemaker Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, 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

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 'Raw' on Netflix (33:30) Hosts: David Shoemaker and Bryan Curtis Guest: Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Rhodes at WrestleMania rumors (63:00) 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

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 Hollywood Hogan defeated Kevin Nash (33:50). After the break, they go to the Worldwide Hotline where they react to take from you the people regarding a storyline surrounding Kevin Owens, Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes and Triple H (52:49).To close the show, they react to WWE’s list of the top moments from Monday Night Raw in 2024 (59:45). For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160 or drop your “Am I the Heel?” situations at [email protected] sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X.Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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-giving spirit as the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet-to-Come (53:34). For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160 or drop your “Am I the Heel?” situations at [email protected]. ***Warning do not listen with your kids in the car unless you want to ruin Christmas for them*** Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, Oba Femi. He comes on to discuss his upcoming match with Trick Williams, getting acclimated to pro wrestling, his relationship with Shawn Michaels, the WWE transfer window, and more (55:26) For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160 or drop your “Am I the Heel?” situations at [email protected]. Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Guests: David Shoemaker and Oba Femi Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices