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Dave and Kaz open up the show by discussing the best dances in pro wrestling. Plus:

Matt Riddle released (9:55)

KeMonito wants to retire from Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (22:44)

Ricky Starks vs. Bryan Danielson (28:16)

LA Knight reaches refund levels (46:30)

Bobby Lashley wants more from the Street Profits (62:08)


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Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide, and Brian H. Waters
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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In this very maj episode of the Friday Something, Rosenberg is joined by two superstars—Dip and Grayson Waller! With Dip, Rosenberg discusses the WWE cuts and Dip’s thoughts on the Rock’s return last Friday. Then, WWE superstar Grayson Waller hops on (43:25) to talk about the advice he received that changed his career trajectory, his superstardom in Australia, his NFL fandom, his excitement levels for ‘WrestleMania 40,’ why he feels he should give the Rock the rub, and what Waller believes he still has left to prove in the ring.
Hosts: Peter Rosenberg and Dip
Guest: Grayson Waller
Producers: Troy Farkas and Brian H. Waters
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David and Kaz open the show with a deep dive on WWE’s new deal to bring ‘SmackDown’ to the USA Network, along with the list of WWE superstars released today, headlined by Dolph Ziggler (01:00).
Then, they react to last night’s AEW 'Dynamite Grand Slam,' including potential injuries to Adam Cole and Jon Moxley (21:00).
Later, the guys are joined by former NXT Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton to discuss her match with Becky Lynch, how her past in gymnastics aids in her high-flying abilities, and much more (56:00).
Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide
Guest: Tiffany Stratton
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Brian H. Waters
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
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Ben, Khal, and Brian share their reactions to the Rock’s return on 'SmackDown' this past weekend. Then they get into the following headlines of the week:

John Cena being listed as “Greatest of All Time” on internal WWE roster (7:56)

WWE considering changes to titles and adding weight classes (18:34)

Kevin Nash giving possible reasons Triple H would be hesitant to re-sign LA Knight (29:02)


Later, in They Said What?!, they react to a call from The Worldwide Hotline regarding WWE hedging its bets with the Rock. (36:12)
The crew closes the show with highlights from NXT (47:45) and a preview of tonight’s AEW ‘Grand Slam’ (50:16).
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Ahead of Eddie Kingston’s epic match on 'AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam' tonight, check out this feature on the Ringer dot com.
Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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With a few days to digest the news of The Rock’s long-awaited return last Friday night, Rosenberg and SGG are here to discuss the following on today’s episode:

Speculation on the behind-the-scenes steps taken to get The Rock in the ring last Friday (7:47)

The Rock’s appearance on 'The Pat McAfee Show’ and his assertion that he was close to signing on the dotted line to face Roman Reigns at this year’s 'WrestleMania' (15:22)

The Rock’s actual in-ring performance

Another incredible accomplishment for Austin Theory in his nascent wrestling career (31:00)


Plus, the guys open up the mailbag (38:12).
Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Greg Hyde
Producer: Troy Farkas
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Important wrestlers (and podcasters) wear black tank tops! David, Kaz, and Brian, dressed in black tanks, discuss the Rock’s shocking appearance on 'WWE SmackDown.' They get into the following:

The Rock reporting that his match with Roman Reigns was supposed to happen at WrestleMania 39 (2:41)

A potential Rock vs. Cody Rhodes match (14:20)

Austin Theory in the ring with The Rock and Pat McAfee (22:08)

Reaction to Brian Gewirtz’s prediction a few months ago (25:50)

Lower expectations for 'AEW Collision' (40:55)

'AEW Grand Slam' preview (46:10)


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Hosts: David Shoemaker, Kazeem Famuyide and Brian H. Waters  
Producer: Brian H. Waters
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