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  • Reviewing AEW Grand Slam Mexico! Plus, Big Cass’s WWE Return!

    Reviewing AEW Grand Slam Mexico! Plus, Big Cass’s WWE Return!
    2026/08/07
    COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Why is Conrad Thompson right about Roman Reigns being the most overrated main eventer ever? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing last night’s Grand Slam Mexico (06:34), including “Protostar” Kyle Fletcher’s win over “Speedball” Mike Bailey (07:54), Willow Nightingale and the Brawling Birds’ win over Mercedes Moné and Divine Dominion (14:16), and the Death Riders' win over Cope, Christian Cage, and the Young Bucks (16:09). After that, David asks Kaz who in the Continental Cup has the best chance of dethroning Jon Moxley (17:57) before the guys give their takes on Místico, Jericho, and Darby Allin’s win over the Don Callis Family (21:43). Following that, David and Kaz discuss Persephone’s win over Kris Statlander (23:21), Hangman and Brodido’s win over the Demand (24:30), and MJF’s return to television (28:48). The show continues with the guys talking about Roman Reigns and LA Knight’s watch-centric promo (30:23), and David asks Kaz whether he would want Roman Reigns’s watch guy or Seth Rollins’s stylist (38:55). Next, the guys discuss Becky Lynch's return to 'Raw' as a babyface (39:29) and Big Cass’s return to WWE (43:50). After that, David goes through the history of “the next big thing” in wrestling (50:05), leading to a conversation about the Oba Femi–Bron Breakker dynamic (57:12). The show wraps up with a quick discussion of Roman Reigns’s planned trip to AAA (1:00:58), the passing of wrestling legend Dory Funk Jr. (1:06:36), and how the Undertaker hates podcasting (1:08:31). Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 14 分
  • Reviewing SummerSlam! Plus, Kevin Owens Returns!

    Reviewing SummerSlam! Plus, Kevin Owens Returns!
    2026/08/03
    COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What brand’s mascot would you choose to interrupt your big hometown title win? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing their thoughts on SummerSlam (07:17), and ask whether WWE made the right decisions (08:29). The guys discuss Roman Reigns’s win over Seth Rollins in the main event of Night 2 (12:55), and Jon Moxley’s place in their story (15:54). Next, David and Kaz move on to CM Punk’s win over Cody Rhodes (20:47), and ask to what extent winning and losing in the main event of SummerSlam really matters (25:42). After that, David and Kaz go through which wrestlers’ stock rose at SummerSlam (34:14), including Kevin Owens (37:39), and Solo Sikoa (40:33). Next, the guys discuss Danhausen’s win over Dominik Mysterio (42:36), and Baron Corbin’s win over Trick Williams (48:23). After that, Kaz takes a moment to talk about his experience listening to WWE Radio during SummerSlam (53:23). Following that, the guys give their takes on Gunther’s win over Nick Aldis (57:13), Chelsea Green winning the interim WWE Women’s Championship (59:26), Liv Morgan retaining her title over Iyo Sky (1:01:16), and Oba Femi’s win over Brock Lesnar in Hell in a Cell (1:03:59). The show wraps up with some quick discussion about Fatal Influence’s win over the Bella twins and Paige (1:12:07), what could be next for Penta (1:13:29), and the return of Randy Orton (1:17:20). Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 25 分
  • SummerSlam Picks and Predictions! Plus, an 'AEW Dynamite' Review

    SummerSlam Picks and Predictions! Plus, an 'AEW Dynamite' Review
    2026/07/31
    COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Can you name any champion in WWE history that went longer without defending their title than Liv Morgan? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing David’s newly released book, ‘Why Hulk Hogan Matters’ (03:35), and whether it's a spiritual successor to David’s last book, ‘The Squared Circle’ (06:43). Following that, the guys give a brief review of 'AEW Dynamite' (12:46), focusing on Willow Nightingale’s championship celebration (13:09) and the show-closing promo between Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay (16:23). Next, David and Kaz dive into their SummerSlam picks and predictions (27:57), starting with the Undisputed WWE Championship match between CM Punk and Cody Rhodes (31:10). After that, the guys move on to the Hell in a Cell match between Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar (40:24), the Women’s World Championship match between Iyo Sky and Liv Morgan (43:16), the United States Championship match between Trick Williams and Baron Corbin (47:58), and the Intercontinental Championship match between Penta and Chad Gable (49:52). The show wraps up with David and Kaz giving their predictions for Gunther’s grudge match against 'Smackdown' GM Nick Aldis (53:46), The World Heavyweight Championship match between Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins (58:17), the no. 1 contender match between Finn Balor and Sami Zayn (1:01:14), the Human Monies on a Pole match between Dominik Mysterio and Danhausen (1:02:45), the trios match with LA Knight, Solo Sikoa, and Royce Keys vs. the Bloodline (1:05:42), and the Interim WWE Women’s Championship ladder match between Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill, Charlotte Flair, Chelsea Green, and a mystery opponent (1:08:18). Order David’s book ‘Why Hulk Hogan Matters’ here! Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Host: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 14 分
  • A Taste of ‘Why Hulk Hogan Matters’

    A Taste of ‘Why Hulk Hogan Matters’
    2026/07/28
    Today on a special bonus mini-episode of the Masked Man Show, David reads an excerpt from his newly released book, ‘Why Hulk Hogan Matters.’ If you enjoyed this and want to read on, order the book here! Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Host: David Shoemaker Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    14 分
  • Reviewing AEW Redemption! Plus, a Stately Name Change

    Reviewing AEW Redemption! Plus, a Stately Name Change
    2026/07/28
    COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you could pick any state for your last name, which one would you pick? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the Busted Open–WWE Radio–SiriusXM deal announced late last week (08:51), before moving on to discuss the watch parties WWE has announced across the U.S. for next year’s WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia (19:16). Next, the guys dive into Sunday’s AEW Redemption pay-per-view (21:16), reviewing matches such as the International title no. 1 contender ladder match (21:41), The Young Bucks vs. Moxley and Ospreay (27:00), and Jericho vs. Tommaso Ciampa’s no-holds-barred bout (30:01). After that, David and Kaz set their sights on the Redemption main event between Kenny Omega and Kevin Knight (41:09), before moving on to the statement performance Maya World had against Hikaru Shida for the TBS title (52:15). The show wraps up with a quick run-through of the rest of the matches from Redemption (58:00). Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 8 分
  • WWE Debuts and Departures! Plus, Previewing AEW Redemption!

    WWE Debuts and Departures! Plus, Previewing AEW Redemption!
    2026/07/23
    COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which of the free agents released by WWE would you sign to AEW if you were Tony Khan? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the landing spots for some of the recently released wrestlers from WWE (02:55), before giving their thoughts on how far TNA has fallen off since their first episode on AMC (08:40). After that, the guys move on to Mike Santana’s debut on NXT after signing with WWE (12:51), followed by a discussion about what Bayley’s next steps could be (18:23) and whether she has the leverage to get a one-year deal with AEW (22:45). Next, David and Kaz give their takes on Sammy Guevara taking AEW references out of his social media accounts (35:29), before previewing this Sunday's AEW Redemption (38:45). The show wraps up with a conversation about whether Mick Foley is too much for AEW (45:09), and whether Will Ospreay will leave the Death Riders before All In (47:47). Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin, Ben Cruz, Lucy Brick, and Remy Hernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    55 分
  • ‘Saturday Night’s Main Event’ Fallout! Plus, Kaz’s Backstage Report.

    ‘Saturday Night’s Main Event’ Fallout! Plus, Kaz’s Backstage Report.
    2026/07/21
    COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What NBA player would you choose to be a wrestling fan who takes part in WWE events? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing whether last night’s ‘Raw’ was a bigger deal than ‘Saturday Night’s Main Event’ (05:28), before Kaz tells the tale of his time backstage at the show (11:02). Next, the guys discuss how the buildup to SummerSlam’s main events has been grounded in humanity instead of heel and face dynamics (22:12). After that, David and Kaz dive into Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton’s involvement in ‘Saturday Night’s Main Event’ (30:03) before moving on to Baron Corbin and Big Cass’s return to WWE (37:37). Following that, the guys ask whether the loss to Lyra on Saturday was Bayley’s last match in WWE (43:43). The show wraps up with a discussion about Danhausen’s showing at ‘Saturday Night’s Main Event’ (53:18), Chad Gable after his Grande Americano run (57:02), and whether an AEW faction would ever come to WWE (1:03:01). Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 11 分
  • A Too-Early SummerSlam Preview! Plus, Hangman Returns to AEW!

    A Too-Early SummerSlam Preview! Plus, Hangman Returns to AEW!
    2026/07/14
    COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What would you replace the backing of a title belt with? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the fallout of last night’s ‘Monday Night Raw’ (5:50), including the promo battle and contract signing between Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins heading into their SummerSlam main event (10:18). The guys discuss who they think will win between Roman and Seth (21:04), who they think will win between CM Punk and Cody Rhodes in SummerSlam’s other main event (24:20), and whether there is any combination of main event winners they think WWE should avoid at SummerSlam (26:07). The guys continue by talking about Oba Femi’s standoff with Brock Lesnar on ‘Raw,’ including a quick conversation about the “police officers” used in that segment (29:32). Next, David gives his take on which WWE legend Gunther is taking the place of (36:01) before giving his opinion on whether Brock Lesnar or Oba Femi will win Hell in a Cell at SummerSlam (40:47). After that, David sends some praise Adam Pearce’s way (43:49) and asks if Gunther vs. Nick Aldis will happen at SummerSlam (46:32). The show wraps up with some talk about All Elite Wrestling, including the return of "Hangman" Adam Page (51:03) and whether Will Ospreay's win at All In is as big as it gets (54:51). Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 7 分