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COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK:  If you were starting a wrestling promotion today, R-Truth, Carlito, or Braun Strowman (0:33)?
David is joined by Ben Cruz and Brian H. Waters this week and they reflect on the career of R-Truth, whose WWE contract will not be renewed (3:14). Later, they discuss SmackDown, including Naomi’s comments about Bianca Belair (50:52), and then they do a temperature check on Cody Rhodes (56:21).
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Hosts: David Shoemaker, Ben Cruz, and Brian H. Waters 
Producer: Brian H. Waters

Ben Cruz is a cohost of ‘Ringer Wrestling Worldwide’ and podcast manager at The Ringer. He has covered the NBA since the pre-dynasty Golden State Warriors and pro wrestling since pre–“Yes! movement” WWE.

Ben Cruz

A pro wrestling fan from birth, Brian H. Waters is a Baltimore native living the dream. He enjoys playing sports video games such as ‘WWE 2K,’ ‘NBA 2K,’ ‘Madden,’ and ‘MLB: The Show.’ His guilty pleasure is watching the ‘Power’ series, which he has completed multiple times.

Brian H. Waters

David Shoemaker is the host of The Masked Man Show With Kaz and the author of ‘The Squared Circle: Life, Death, and Professional Wrestling.’

Giving R-Truth His Flowers

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