The Masked Man Show show

The Masked Man Show

Summary: David Shoemaker hosts 'The Masked Man Show' on the Ringer Podcast Network every week breaking down the everything in the world of professional wrestling.

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 Promos, Injuries, and a Parade of Jobbers (Ep. 77) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:43:51

The Ringer's David Shoemaker is joined by Dave "Vinnie Vegas" Schilling to grapple with Rosemary's injury sustained at the hands of Sexy Star (03:00), the biggest work-shoot promo of the past five years (07:00), what the WWE should do with Roman Reigns going forward (11:30), if the Samoa Joe injury this weekend caused the WWE to pivot to the Cena-Roman feud (19:45), Brock Lesnar's mic skills (28:00), Sasha's inability to defend her title (32:00), and another great 'SmackDown!' (39:00).

 Mayweather-McGregor Preview With Brian Campbell and Chuck Mindenhall (Ep. 76) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:04:17

The Ringer's David Shoemaker is joined by CBS Sports boxing analyst Brian Campbell to discuss the excitement level in Las Vegas (02:00), who benefits from the switch to eight-ounce gloves (07:00), the boxing media's reaction (12:30), and what will happen after the fight (21:00). Then MMA analyst Chuck Mindenhall calls in to talk about a Floyd Mayweather sighting (37:00), boxing and MMA colliding (39:00), the future for Conor McGregor if he wins (49:00), and what could be the most exciting moment in sports history (59:00).

 Bash at the Beachball (Ep. 75) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:54:51

The Ringer's David Shoemaker is joined by former WWE creative Andrew Goldstein to discuss four nights in Brooklyn (02:30), a huge angle in NXT (07:45), fans and their beach balls (27:15), Big Cass's injury (40:30), the 'No Mercy' matchup between Brock Lesnar and Braun Strowman (47:15), and Bobby Roode's debut at 'SmackDown' (50:00).

 'NXT Takeover: Brooklyn III' and 'SummerSlam' With "Stat Guy" Greg (Ep. 74) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:44:25

The Ringer's David Shoemaker teams up with Greg "The Virgin" Hyde of 'Cheap Heat' to break down Cesaro's blood feud with a beach ball (02:00), Asuka's future (06:00), the end of Baron Corbin (14:00), Enzo's backstage heat (22:00), the biggest pop of the night (29:30), Braun Strowman's feats of strength (34:30), and the lack of Undertaker (38:30).

 The Homestretch on the Street to 'SummerSlam' (Ep. 73) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:57:12

The Ringer's David Shoemaker and Bleacher Report's Dave Schilling start the show by breaking down New Japan Pro-Wrestling's 'G1 Climax 27' tournament (02:00) and the issues faced when accidentally attending a '205 Live' taping (08:00). Then, Nick Munday (finally) joins the show to discuss Baron Corbin's failed cash-in on 'SmackDown!' (18:30), a reboot episode of 'Raw' (30:00), and predictions for this Sunday's big PPV event (40:00).

 The Street to ‘SummerSlam’ (Ep. 72) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:59:03

The Ringer’s David Shoemaker tags up with Bleacher Report’s Dave Schilling to discuss a Chris Taylor rabbit hole (03:00), why John Cena and Baron Corbin are fighting (12:00), the backstage code of honor (14:00), booing Bayley (20:00), Finn Bálor’s bravery (26:30), reuniting the Shield and the Bullet Club (29:45), the A.J. Styles–Kevin Owens–Shane McMahon segment (39:45), Jinder Mahal and Shinsuke Nakamura in the main event (45:30), and the MASSIVE “Fatal 4-way” main event (51:00).

 New Songs, Brock vs. "Bones," and Shaping 'SummerSlam' With Ryan Satin (Ep. 71) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:45:48

The Ringer's David Shoemaker and Dave Schilling are joined by ProWrestlingSheet.com's Ryan Satin to discuss rumors about the WWE Network (05:00), Hannibal Buress's wrestling song (12:30), Elias Samson losing his last name (15:00), new entrance music for Big Cass and Jason Jordan (22:00), Jon Jones challenging Brock Lesnar (28:00), and what SummerSlam looks like at this point (31:00).

 The Botched Finish (Ep. 70) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:49:19

The Ringer's David Shoemaker and "The Birthday Boy" Dave Schilling discuss their favorite moments from 'Battleground' (03:00), a John Cena rumor (07:30), the 'SmackDown' women's division (13:00), the return of the Great Khali (18:15), the "botch of all botches" (25:00), Braun Strowman's haircut (40:00), and the feud between Finn Bálor and Elias Samson (45:00).

 The Lucas Brothers on 'Battleground' and Kurt Angle's Secret (Ep. 69) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:57:01

The Ringer's David Shoemaker and Bleacher Report's Dave Schilling are joined by comedians the Lucas Brothers to discuss Shane McMahon's helicopter crash (02:00), John Cena's promo (05:30), the "Punjabi Prison Match" (12:30), and what to do with Rusev (18:00), and their projected winners for Sunday (24:30). Then they dive into the Kurt Angle–Jason Jordan angle (33:00), Braun Strowman's push (42:00), the cancellation of 'Talking Smack' (47:45), the story of Demolition (50:00), and the Four Horsemen (52:30).

 Del Rio's Suspension, PPV Breakdown, and 'SummerSlam' Speculation (Ep. 68) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:49:08

The Ringer's David Shoemaker is joined by Bleacher Report's Dave Schilling to discuss the suspension of Alberto Del Rio (01:00), Samoa Joe's performance at "Great Balls of Fire" (05:30), Braun Strowman's "ambulance match" (11:30), the Hardy Boyz losing the "Iron Man match" (22:00), a great episode of 'SmackDown' (32:00), the conundrum of the New Day (35:30), the best entrance since the Undertaker (37:30), and Kurt Angle's mysterious love interest (42:30).

 Breaking the Fourth Wall and the Return of John Cena (Ep. 67) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:48:47

The Ringer’s David Shoemaker, Bleacher Report’s Dave Schilling, and "The King of Sad Style" Dan St. Germain join forces to discuss Kazuchika Okada’s performance in the New Japan Pro Wrestling G1 Special (5:00), the Young Bucks' breaking of the fourth wall (8:30), whether Kenny Omega could succeed in the WWE (13:30), the xenophobic overtones of John Cena’s feud with Rusev (21:10), the rap battle between the New Day and the Usos on ‘Smackdown Live’ (23:15), predictions for the upcoming ‘Great Balls of Fire’ pay-per-view (29:25), and the title match of Brock Lesnar vs. Samoa Joe (43:15).

 Great LaVar Ball of Fire With Tony Schiavone (Ep. 66) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:23:23

The Ringer’s David Shoemaker and Bleacher Report's Dave Schilling are joined by “The Silverlake Heartthrob” Steve Kazee to discuss LaVar Ball's appearance on “Raw” (04:45), Samoa Joe choking out Brock Lesnar (14:15), Finn Balor and the Hardys (20:00), Braun throwing Roman at an ambulance (20:45), the gauntlet match (24:30), the “Money In The Bank” rematch (28:30), and the return of the “Punjabi Prison Match” (35:00). Then, Tony Schiavone of “What Happened When” joins the show to discuss the most surprising moment during his announcing days in WCW (40:00), the value of the world title today (44:30), how podcasting has changed his life (48:00), what he learned working under Bruce Prichard (57:00), whether the NWA/WCW gets enough respect on the WWE Network (01:06:00), and more!

 Getting to the Bottom of Things With Zach Linder (Ep. 65) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:04:00

The Ringer's David Shoemaker is joined by former WWE.com writer Zach Linder to discuss meeting WWE Hall of Famer/POTUS Donald Trump (02:00), James Ellsworth's impact at 'Money in the Bank' (09:30), when the New Day should break up (18:00), Lana's debut against Naomi (20:00), Triple H and the Ring of Honor influence (30:00), the Jinder Mahal era (37:50), Baron Corbin's new briefcase (41:00), the breakup of Enzo and Cass (49:00), "the night that changed wrestling" with Kevin Nash (53:00), and Mauro Ranallo's return (56:00).

 Chicanery in the Bank With Mike Lawrence (Ep. 64) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:53:56

The Ringer's David Shoemaker and Bleacher Report's Dave Schilling team up with 'Roast Battle' winner Mike Lawrence to discuss the women's ladder match at 'Money in the Bank' (08:00), the Usos vs. the New Day (16:00), what to do with Shinsuke Nakamura (24:00), the reveal of the Bear's identity on 'Raw' (42:30), and the pull-apart brawl between Brock Lesner and Samoa Joe (47:00).

 A "Cheap Heat" Reunion With Peter Rosenberg (Ep. 63) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:47:24

The Ringer's David Shoemaker and Bleacher Report's Dave Schilling are joined by Shoemaker's former tag-team partner, "Pretty Good" Peter Rosenberg, to discuss the scariest wrestlers in real life (02:00), the "Fatal 5-Way" match at 'Extreme Rules' (06:30), the Dean-Miz feud on 'Raw' (14:00), whether or not Roman Reigns is a heel (19:00), when the Rock will return (24:45), and the median ages of wrestling fans (33:30) and then answer Twitter questions (38:15).

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