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Apr 2024
1h 54m

WWE Mock Draft Time! | The Masked Man Sh...

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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Right now there is an 8-foot painting of Andre the Giant at the new WWE headquarters. Who will that painting be of in 50 years?

Dave and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Tony Khan taking the Meltzer Driver at the end of AEW Dynamite and Jack Perry’s heel/face status with the company (6:10).

Then, Ringer Wrestling Worldwide’s Ben, Khal, and Brian join the 'Masked Man' crew for the annual 'Ringer Wrestling Show' mock draft (29:40)!

The mock draft rules:

  • Snake draft
  • Each team must come up with their own promotion name
  • 20 picks for each team
  • 10-second pick clock
  • Injured wrestlers are eligible to be drafted
  • Tag teams count as one pick
  • Factions are broken up


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Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

Guests: Khal Davenport, Brian H. Waters and Ben Cruz

Producer: Brian H. Waters

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