KB Answers Wrestling Questions

[klunderbunker]

God willing when the time comes, would you rather have Roman Reigns be a surprise return or announce it ahead of time? I'm thinking a surprise #30 at the 2020 Rumble would be amazing, but also announcing it ahead of time like HHH at The Garden in 2002 could be rather great (and boost ticket sales).

And in general, would you rather see a surprise return or an announced one.



Surprise for Reigns. Just to see people be happy and then complain that he's back.

Completely depends on the circumstances.

[A11]

So Lucha Underground's last 10ish minutes was crazy. They do these story scenes so well so why do they do them so sporadically and then not capitalise on them until weeks even months?

Was it hard to take Vampiro's new master seriously? I liked it up until they said he was Vampiro's master and not Vampiro's new student. Firstly he is small as shit and I feel the super gruesome violence the character should have wont work as well on the small body. Secondly, having him look like Pentagon just made him feel like Vampiro's replacement for Pentagon not his master. I also feel that Vampiro would have worked better in the limo at the end as well, especially if they were to have had him enter just before Strong did.

And finally, where do you see Season 5 heading? Surely it is the final season

[klunderbunker]

So Lucha Underground's last 10ish minutes was crazy. They do these story scenes so well so why do they do them so sporadically and then not capitalise on them until weeks even months?

Was it hard to take Vampiro's new master seriously? I liked it up until they said he was Vampiro's master and not Vampiro's new student. Firstly he is small as shit and I feel the super gruesome violence the character should have wont work as well on the small body. Secondly, having him look like Pentagon just made him feel like Vampiro's replacement for Pentagon not his master. I also feel that Vampiro would have worked better in the limo at the end as well, especially if they were to have had him enter just before Strong did.

And finally, where do you see Season 5 heading? Surely it is the final season

I have no idea why they wait so long with them. Those are the highlights of the show and they were really lacking this season.

Yeah it wasn't the best. I had never heard of the guy and had to look him up. If this is the guy going after Pentagon, it should be a bigger name. And yeah Vampiro as the big boss would have worked well.

Hopefully to the end, as they can't keep dragging this out much longer. With the big story, it's not the kind of thing that can go on forever.

[Spidercanrana]

Seriously though, how hard would it have been to close the show with Becky in the crowd and just let Stephanie bitch about security at the pay per view?

[klunderbunker]

Seriously though, how hard would it have been to close the show with Becky in the crowd and just let Stephanie bitch about security at the pay per view?

For WWE, like moving a mountain.

[Yer Maw]

Have you reviewed Over the Edge '99? I've been watching the 99 raws lately, how awesome is the Undertakers ministry music?

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Why was Jim Herd put into a position of power? Dude had zero business in professional wrestling.

[klunderbunker]

Have you reviewed Over the Edge '99? I've been watching the 99 raws lately, how awesome is the Undertakers ministry music?

I have. It's quite good, though the gimmick is a bit much.


Why was Jim Herd put into a position of power? Dude had zero business in professional wrestling.

Ted Turner I believe.

[Yer Maw]

I have. It's quite good, though the gimmick is a bit much.

Is it on your website? I can't find it.

[klunderbunker]

Is it on your website? I can't find it.

It's not. I felt weird about putting it up.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Why did Russo get so many chances to lead a promotion?

[klunderbunker]

Why did Russo get so many chances to lead a promotion?

He's a great liar and managed to convince people that he, yes he, was responsible for the Attitude Era because of his zany ideas. Austin, Rock, Undertaker, Foley and others were just there and Russo made it ALL work. Bro.

[klunderbunker]

Speaking of Edge

How would you rank Edge & Christian, The Hardys and The Dudleys singles careers?

I know Devon's bottom but there could definitely be an arguement Jeff had a better overall career than Edge.

http://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2018/11/15/you-have-to-be-able-to-rank-things/

Thought you might like this.

[Storm Trooper]

So Survivor Series is officially the "Which brand is the best" show, and has been since the Brand Split.

Am I the only person who wants to see NXT invade Raw AND Smackdown during the annual brand invasion, and set up NXT in a triple threat Survivor Series Elimination Match (4 vs. 4 vs. 4)? Hell, even put the champs in with the RAW/SD Champion vs. Champion matches.

[klunderbunker]

So Survivor Series is officially the "Which brand is the best" show, and has been since the Brand Split.

Am I the only person who wants to see NXT invade Raw AND Smackdown during the annual brand invasion, and set up NXT in a triple threat Survivor Series Elimination Match (4 vs. 4 vs. 4)? Hell, even put the champs in with the RAW/SD Champion vs. Champion matches.

The longer NXT stays away from the main roster the better. They'd be ruined.

[ShinChan]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tv2zZvtzRVY

Thoughts?

[klunderbunker]

If they don't have RIddle become the biggest star in the last few years, they're more inept than I thought.

[Yer Maw]

How excited are you for takeover tonight?

[klunderbunker]

I'd say 14 dominoes out of 6 kittens.

[Alex]

http://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2018/11/15/you-have-to-be-able-to-rank-things/

Thought you might like this.

That was actually really interesting. Reading it I can understand Edge being top (although my Hardy fanboyism says it wasn't by much)
I do find it interesting that a lot of people credit the Bully Ray character (it was great) and for a lot it edges out Matt Hardy which I find genuinely interesting. I know Matt's only real memorable stuff was Mattitude, the Edge/Lita feud and the Broken/Woken stuff but one could argue that the Broken character became such a huge thing that it alone could put Matt above Bully. I mean the fact people chant DELETE at loads of shows for different promotions says it all really.

[OYDK]

After last night's finish in the Rousey/Charlotte match, is it pretty safe to assume we're getting a rematch at Wrestlemania? And what would that mean for Becky?

[klunderbunker]

After last night's finish in the Rousey/Charlotte match, is it pretty safe to assume we're getting a rematch at Wrestlemania? And what would that mean for Becky?

Not just yet. A lot of it depends on how long Becky is out for. If she's back soon, I doubt it. If she's back later than sooner, there's a chance they'll go with Charlotte.

[Alex]

Besides AJ Styles has any of the other TNA alumni done any better in WWE than they did in TNA?

[klunderbunker]

Besides AJ Styles has any of the other TNA alumni done any better in WWE than they did in TNA?

You could make a case for AJ Styles.

[Alex]

You could make a case for AJ Styles.

Care to elaborate. Haven't really been watching since his first WWE title run

[klunderbunker]

Care to elaborate. Haven't really been watching since his first WWE title run

Until last week, he had been WWE Champion for over a year straight. That reign alone was about three weeks shorter than all of his time as TNA World Champion combined.

[ShinChan]

How come Samoa Joe has just a single World Title reign and AJ just two? I have always felt like these two had big hands in success of TNA. But just saw that stat today. Were they never successful for the company as the champions?

[#AbsoluteUnit]

We're the Thanksgiving Thunder shows any good?

[klunderbunker]

How come Samoa Joe has just a single World Title reign and AJ just two? I have always felt like these two had big hands in success of TNA. But just saw that stat today. Were they never successful for the company as the champions?

My guess: TNA was stupid. That tends to be the best way to go. There's no reason that I know of, though Joe probably wasn't old enough to be champion. You tended to need to be forty something to be champion around there.


We're the Thanksgiving Thunder shows any good?

WCW or SMW?

[#AbsoluteUnit]

WCW or SMW?

Both.

[klunderbunker]

Both.

WCW no. SMW is always worth a look on their bigger shows.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Thoughts on the Brain Busters?

[klunderbunker]

Thoughts on the Brain Busters?

Great team who brought a different style to the WWF, which let them stand out. It was nice to see Anderson get a chance to shine away from Flair as I'm a big fan.

[Awesome_Miz]

How would have HBK faired in today’s wrestling climate? It could have be in either WWE or in the indie scene. Would he have been huge or just been see as another face by the fans?

[Awesome_Miz]

Edit: Double post sorry for that. Lol.

[Yer Maw]

Have you seen the NXT UK takeover card? What do you think? Will Dunne finally lose?

[klunderbunker]

How would have HBK faired in today’s wrestling climate? It could have be in either WWE or in the indie scene. Would he have been huge or just been see as another face by the fans?

He would have been huge. How many people on the indy scene are inspired by Shawn? There's a reason for that: he's that much better than almost anyone else. The talent is going to rise to the top and Shawn would have done it as well.


Have you seen the NXT UK takeover card? What do you think? Will Dunne finally lose?

I have. TOo early to say as I'd like to see the TV shows before knowing what to think. And egads I hope not. Certainly not to who he's facing.

[Yaz]

I know they were in OVW together, but did Brock and Batista ever cross paths on the main roster? That seems like it would be fairly good.

[klunderbunker]

I know they were in OVW together, but did Brock and Batista ever cross paths on the main roster? That seems like it would be fairly good.

Just in the 2003 Rumble. Brock went to Smackdown in September and Batista went to Raw in November. They weren't on the same show for very long and Brock was way above Batista at that point.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Favorite wrestling book?

[klunderbunker]

Favorite wrestling book?

KB's History of Wrestlemania

[Storm Trooper]

Is this the best WWE shirt to be released in the past 3 years?

(https://shop.wwe.com/becky-lynch-the-man-t-shirt/CA2026.html?dwvar_CA2026_color=Black#utm_term=beck y-lynch&utm_campaign=new&utm_medium=Social&curr=USD&utm_source=Twitter&utm_content=Post&sf203044590=1&start=1)https://shop.wwe.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-main/default/dwedede79b/images/large/CA2026.jpg

[klunderbunker]

Is this the best WWE shirt to be released in the past 3 years?

(https://shop.wwe.com/becky-lynch-the-man-t-shirt/CA2026.html?dwvar_CA2026_color=Black#utm_term=beck y-lynch&utm_campaign=new&utm_medium=Social&curr=USD&utm_source=Twitter&utm_content=Post&sf203044590=1&start=1)https://shop.wwe.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-main/default/dwedede79b/images/large/CA2026.jpg

It's up there.

[MF Doom]

best random Raw/Smackdown episode?? What's the highest grade you've given a TV episode?

[klunderbunker]

best random Raw/Smackdown episode?? What's the highest grade you've given a TV episode?

None really jump to mind as they all kind of run together. I do particularly like the Raw after Wrestlemania XXX.

And I've given some NXT's some A+'s.

[Yer Maw]

Jeff Hardy best singles match?

[klunderbunker]

Jeff Hardy best singles match?

No Mercy 2008 vs. HHH

[EnviousDominous]

What city would you most like to see get an XFL team?

[klunderbunker]

What city would you most like to see get an XFL team?

Louisville. I love seeing that town fail.

[Fire Marshall Bill]

Louisville. I love seeing that town fail.

Knowing that you live in Kentucky still doesnâ??t make me understand why I find this so funny.

DB is actually pretty damn good as a heel. I enjoyed his first major heel run in WWE when he cashed in on big show, but heâ??s actually impressing me thus far with his skills. Is there any way he can get someone else to his WM30 level as a face? I guess the only option is Styles. DBs build was well in progress by this time.

[klunderbunker]

Knowing that you live in Kentucky still doesn’t make me understand why I find this so funny.

There is nothing funny about Louisville. It's evil incarnate.


DB is actually pretty damn good as a heel. I enjoyed his first major heel run in WWE when he cashed in on big show, but he’s actually impressing me thus far with his skills. Is there any way he can get someone else to his WM30 level as a face? I guess the only option is Styles. DBs build was well in progress by this time.

No. That Bryan XXX run was a perfect storm of everything coming together. You can't recreate that. You can have a great moment, but you can't redo that, at least not by design.

[Alex]

No Mercy 2008 vs. HHH

I always thought the one against Randy Orton at Royal Rumble 2008 was good.

Best singles Jeff Hardy gimmick match?

Also top 10 merch designs

[klunderbunker]

I always thought the one against Randy Orton at Royal Rumble 2008 was good.

Best singles Jeff Hardy gimmick match?

Also top 10 merch designs
TLC II.

I don't do top 10's. Also not sure what you mean. As in shirt designs?

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Lou Thesz or Verne Gagne?

[klunderbunker]

Lou Thesz or Verne Gagne?

Thesz, just for not running his own promotion so badly in the 80s.

[Alex]

TLC II.

I don't do top 10's. Also not sure what you mean. As in shirt designs?

Wasn't that a tag match?

Yeah shirt designs

[klunderbunker]

Off the top of my head:

Hulk Rules
The Wolfpac shirt with the red wolf head on the front
Miz's Hello I'm AWESOME
Pick a Randy Savage shirt
Wrestlemania X7 baseball jersey (might have been due to Lita wearing a tied off version for so long)

[Alex]

Off the top of my head:

Hulk Rules
The Wolfpac shirt with the red wolf head on the front
Miz's Hello I'm AWESOME
Pick a Randy Savage shirt
Wrestlemania X7 baseball jersey (might have been due to Lita wearing a tied off version for so long)

Mine would be

Eddie Guerrero - I'm Your Papi
CM Punk - The playing card one & the voodoo doll straight edge one
Bullet Club Classic
Beer Money - Mind On My Money, Money On My Beer
One of the Jeff Hardy painting ones

[ShinChan]

Was just reading your Cyber Sunday review. Just thought to ask if you still love that segment involving Shawn super kicking backstage. I loved it too then but never knew Stan was Tye Dillinger.

[klunderbunker]

Mine would be

Eddie Guerrero - I'm Your Papi
CM Punk - The playing card one & the voodoo doll straight edge one
Bullet Club Classic
Beer Money - Mind On My Money, Money On My Beer
One of the Jeff Hardy painting ones

You have good taste.


Was just reading your Cyber Sunday review. Just thought to ask if you still love that segment involving Shawn super kicking backstage. I loved it too then but never knew Stan was Tye Dillinger.

Yep. Still hilarious as Shawn's comedy is underrated.

[ShinChan]

Views about Tazz as a wrestler?

What are his best matches I should watch?

[klunderbunker]

Views about Tazz as a wrestler?

What are his best matches I should watch?

Good for ECW, didn't quite work in WWE though his neck issues messed him up a lot.

His early days in WWE are good. Some of his stuff with sabu is watchable too.

[Alex]

How would you rank Raw, Smackdown and Impact in terms of enjoyability?

[klunderbunker]

At the moment?

Smackdown
Impact
Raw

[#AbsoluteUnit]

What are the best years in the history of WWE? I know you like 2000, any other years stick out to you?

[klunderbunker]

1997. The ratings don't back it up, but you could see that WCW couldn't hold them back much longer.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Best year in the WWE in the 80's?

[klunderbunker]

Best year in the WWE in the 80's?

1988 is rather awesome.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

What is/are the point of Scaffold matches?

[klunderbunker]

The possibly of someone falling off something really high in the air.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Would you put the women's division on one brand and the tag team division on the other?

WWE is kinda in a rough spot as they have too much talent for one brand but not enough for two.

[klunderbunker]

Would you put the women's division on one brand and the tag team division on the other?

WWE is kinda in a rough spot as they have too much talent for one brand but not enough for two.

They ahve the talent for both but don't have the time to dedicate to them given the way they run TV. With one match taking up a third of the show, it's kind of tight quarters.

And I could go with that, though there's too much talent around for one division and not enough for two. It's a weird situation to be in but it could be worht a shot.

[Yer Maw]

Did WWE catch any flak for the Eddie Guerrero GTA shirt?

[klunderbunker]

Not that I've ever heard of.

[ShinChan]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tEBt5EH2-E4

Thoughts about this short video? I was surprised, to say the least.

[klunderbunker]

I don't follow the promotion but that was well done.

[ShinChan]

Apparently, the other wrestler is just 18 years old. Just got to know it now.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

You going to the house show on January 13th?

[klunderbunker]

You going to the house show on January 13th?

Yep.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

So any news on what the WWE has in store for Hogan?

[klunderbunker]

Nothing that I've heard of. I doubt they even know at the moment.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Tokyo Dome, Arena Mexico or MSG?

[klunderbunker]

MSG. It's the World's Most Famous Arena for a reason.

[Nick1709]

Watching some old rumbles and I love the fact the entrances had no music!! Not that it would happen now but how do you feel it would work today?

[klunderbunker]

Watching some old rumbles and I love the fact the entrances had no music!! Not that it would happen now but how do you feel it would work today?

I liked it too, but with the Titantron and everything now, it doesn't make sense.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Thoughts on J.J. Dillon?

[Yer Maw]

Favourite WWE/NXT matches of 2018?

[klunderbunker]

Thoughts on J.J. Dillon?

Perfect manager for what he did and very entertaining. HIs stuff later as the WCW boss was weird for someone who wasn't old enough to remember him, but looking back it made sense.


Favourite WWE/NXT matches of 2018?

Off the top of my not awake head:

Ciampa vs. Gargano I
Gargano vs. Black - Cage match
Rousey/Angle vs. HHH/Stephanie

[ShinChan]

Has Gargano surprised you as a heel? I'm surely surprised.

[klunderbunker]

I've heard so many good things about his heel work outside of WWE that I'm not shocked, but I'm impressed.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

What is the expected time frame for Roman to return?

[klunderbunker]

What is the expected time frame for Roman to return?

There isn't one.

[Yer Maw]

Do you see any WWE wrestlers going to AEW?

[klunderbunker]

Do you see any WWE wrestlers going to AEW?

Maybe some lower level ones if they can get out of their contracts, which I can't imagine being easy.

[Alex]

Maybe some lower level ones if they can get out of their contracts, which I can't imagine being easy.

Who would be likely candidates?

Also what's the likelihood of ROH/NJPW/Impact guys joining?

Supposedly Goldberg is interested

[klunderbunker]

Who would be likely candidates?

Also what's the likelihood of ROH/NJPW/Impact guys joining?

Supposedly Goldberg is interested

Ryder/Dillinger are reportedly candidates.

Completely depends on the contract situations. If they can get out, I'd assume very possible.

Indeed, though I'd wonder on the money. If it's not there, he's not going to take the deal.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

You're Vince. What city gets WM 36?

[Yaz]

Why did WWE change Michael Hayes name to Dok Hendrix when he came to WWE? I know he was 99% retired by that point but did they really need to change his name so he could do interviews?

[klunderbunker]

You're Vince. What city gets WM 36?

Lexington, Kentucky of course.


Why did WWE change Michael Hayes name to Dok Hendrix when he came to WWE? I know he was 99% retired by that point but did they really need to change his name so he could do interviews?

My guess is trying to make a character out of him. He was supposed to be stuck in the 80s but it never really came off that strong.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Becky is winning the women's rumble, right?

[klunderbunker]

Becky is winning the women's rumble, right?

Unless WWE goes the stupid route by having her win the Elimination Chamber.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

I don't understand the love for a triple threat between Ronda, Becky, and Charlotte at Mania. Help me out here, KB.

It should be Becky vs Ronda...right?

[Alex]

Could AEW coax CM Punk back to wrestling?

[klunderbunker]

I don't understand the love for a triple threat between Ronda, Becky, and Charlotte at Mania. Help me out here, KB.

It should be Becky vs Ronda...right?

I'd be fine either way. I've always thought Charlotte was the better fit, but ignoring Becky in that match would be suicide.


Could AEW coax CM Punk back to wrestling?

I certainly hope note.

[ShinChan]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=i9kF_2qPNKg

Thoughts? And prediction about the title match?

[klunderbunker]

They're not changing the title at an Honor Club show. It's clear that Taven is taking the title from Lethal, probably at Supercard of Honor, so this is just a nice match to give the live crowd some fun. Should be good though, as Castle can bring it in the big matches.

[Storm Trooper]

Thoughts on the opening of the WWE NXT UK PC?

[BestSportsEntertainer]

How would you book the world championship matches at WrestleMania?

[klunderbunker]

Thoughts on the opening of the WWE NXT UK PC?

THat I was hoping the promotion would fade away but it's clear that they're in it for the long haul. That's good too, as it's the kind of thing that can entice a lot of people to sign.


How would you book the world championship matches at WrestleMania?

Bryan - Not sure who is challenging him but I'll go with the winner of the Royal Rumble, who we'll call Ed. After winning, Ed tries to one up Bryan by beating each of his opponents faster or better. He can then win a big match at Fastlane (beating AJ would work) and then in the final promo, he can say that Bryan may love the environment, but all that Ed sees when he looks at Bryan is a nature boy, and to be the champ, you gotta beat the crazy man.

Lesnar - After beating Strowman (because of course he will), Drew McIntyre Claymores everyone in sight at the Elimination Chamber to earn the Universal Title shot. He then basically redoes his Stand Up For Wrestling promos from TNA and kicks Lesnar's head off to win the title.

I'm rather bad at fantasy booking if that's not clear.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Who should give Rousey her first loss?

[klunderbunker]

Who should give Rousey her first loss?

Becky for lack of anyone else.

[Alex]

How much bigger would Randy Orton have been if he wasn't an asshole/had personal problems. Would he be on Cena's level?

[Yer Maw]

Who'll be the womens tag champs?

[klunderbunker]

How much bigger would Randy Orton have been if he wasn't an asshole/had personal problems. Would he be on Cena's level?

Nah. Cena had that natural charisma to him and even if you take away all of Orton's faults, it doesn't add those positives.


Who'll be the womens tag champs?

Probably Bayley/Sasha, for the most boring option possible. Well aside from Nia and Tamina.

[Awesome_Miz]

I'm currently shopping around and seeing which are the best wrestling books out there. So, which books are good to read? One from a wrestling personnel (i.e. wrestler, manager, announcer, producer, etc) and one from a non wrestling personnel (i.e. you of course ;) lol) would be good.

Also, which is the worst book out there and clearly should be avoided by all means necessary?

[klunderbunker]

I'm currently shopping around and seeing which are the best wrestling books out there. So, which books are good to read? One from a wrestling personnel (i.e. wrestler, manager, announcer, producer, etc) and one from a non wrestling personnel (i.e. you of course ;) lol) would be good.

Also, which is the worst book out there and clearly should be avoided by all means necessary?

I'm going to go on a limb and say $2000 isn't happening so Gary Hart's book isn't an option.

For non-wrestling personnel, anything by Tim Hornbaker. He's one of the best wrestling historians I've ever seen and has written three books: one on the NWA, one on the Capitol Wrestling Corporation and one on the Death of the Territories. Outstanding stuff with some of the most detailed looks at any promotions I've ever seen. If you want history that is entertaining but not the most unbiased (to put it mildly), the Death of WCW (though there are some factual errors). For a specific promotion, Heath McCoy's Pain and Passion is an outstanding one on Stampede Wrestling.

For wrestling personnel, Foley's first book (Have A Nice Day) is pretty much the gold standard. Bret Hart's book is great, as are Chris Jericho's. I was fascinated by AJ Lee's book, though it gets very rough when she's talking about her mental health issues and it's written in a very quirky style. Finally, if you can sit through it, William Regal's is incredible but he goes into the most details I've ever seen about drug abuse and it's honestly hard to take.

The worst ones for me are Goldust (I read it in a few hours and got very little out of it) and Jimmy Snuka's (Which is just....I'm not sure how to put it. It's short and a chunk of it is a glossary of his own lingo.). Roddy Piper's is the definition of full of himself and I was rolling my eyes more every page. Brock Lesnar's isn't worth your time either.

Let me know what you pick or what you're considering.

[Storm Trooper]

can you (or anyone) explain to me why there are people who think the reported "mass" exodus of talent requesting their release is at all bad for WWE?

If they lost the 5 names reported, as well as the people the internet wants to leave for AEW (Ryder, Dillinger, etc), literally the only thing that will do is free up the main roster for people that arguably have been toiling in NXT, or keep the roster smaller and you're good.

Honestly WWE could lose 20 people from their main roster and it wouldn't hurt them one bit, especially with the way they've been signing people. Just call up Undisputed Era and Aleister Black to replace the 20 people lost, and the main roster is perfectly fine, hell it's arguably better.

[klunderbunker]

can you (or anyone) explain to me why there are people who think the reported "mass" exodus of talent requesting their release is at all bad for WWE?

If they lost the 5 names reported, as well as the people the internet wants to leave for AEW (Ryder, Dillinger, etc), literally the only thing that will do is free up the main roster for people that arguably have been toiling in NXT, or keep the roster smaller and you're good.

Honestly WWE could lose 20 people from their main roster and it wouldn't hurt them one bit, especially with the way they've been signing people. Just call up Undisputed Era and Aleister Black to replace the 20 people lost, and the main roster is perfectly fine, hell it's arguably better.

Dillinger and Mike Kanellis combined for 12 televised matches last year (ignoring Main Event). WWE is going to be fine as these people aren't even names that matter int he first place. Ziggler maybe, and he's hardly irreplaceable. This isn't that big of a deal.

[Yaz]

Would you say its more of wishful thinking on the part of internet fans that WWE is in trouble?

[klunderbunker]

Would you say its more of wishful thinking on the part of internet fans that WWE is in trouble?

Absolutely. WWE is getting a BILLION dollars to go on broadcast television later this year. AEW isn't running their first show until nearly two months after Wrestlemania. As of now they have no TV and a bunch of old guys (Jericho and Daniels are both 48), the Young Bucks, Cody (who has never broken out to that next level) and a bunch of people without Wikipedia pages. Oh wait but they might get Tye Dillinger and Mike Kanellis.

Here's the thing: this is WWE's world. Do you think Vince McMahon, who just spent $100 million on a football league, wouldn't drop $250 million to run these people off in a hurry? We don't even know if AEW wants to take on WWE or be the new Ring of Honor. They announced the company 17 days ago. I think it's ok to calm way, way down, no matter how much these "wrestling fans" hate WWE, for whatever reason.

[Yaz]

Absolutely. WWE is getting a BILLION dollars to go on broadcast television later this year. AEW isn't running their first show until nearly two months after Wrestlemania. As of now they have no TV and a bunch of old guys (Jericho and Daniels are both 48), the Young Bucks, Cody (who has never broken out to that next level) and a bunch of people without Wikipedia pages. Oh wait but they might get Tye Dillinger and Mike Kanellis.

Here's the thing: this is WWE's world. Do you think Vince McMahon, who just spent $100 million on a football league, wouldn't drop $250 million to run these people off in a hurry? We don't even know if AEW wants to take on WWE or be the new Ring of Honor. They announced the company 17 days ago. I think it's ok to calm way, way down, no matter how much these "wrestling fans" hate WWE, for whatever reason.

What do you think of the report that WWE is telling independent talent they are interested in they will double any contract they are offered by other companies if they bring them proof of the deal?

[klunderbunker]

What do you think of the report that WWE is telling independent talent they are interested in they will double any contract they are offered by other companies if they bring them proof of the deal?

That it validates what I've been thinking: WWE might not be able to get Cody and the Young Bucks (still a great band name) but they can take away so many more talents that it's hard for AEW to put out a full show. WWE has more money than they know what to do with and while it's not as much as Khan, they have an income from their business that is going to keep them ahead in any financial race.

[Alex]

I know it probably has something to do with AEW but surely if the NWA kept the heavyweight title on Cody that would have given them more visibility than putting it back on Nick Aldis

[klunderbunker]

I know it probably has something to do with AEW but surely if the NWA kept the heavyweight title on Cody that would have given them more visibility than putting it back on Nick Aldis

I don't think Cody wanted it and AEW shouldn't either. THe NWA World Title is an indy title right now and something that doesn't have a great reputation. AEW wants to be cutting edge and the NWA World Title isn't going to do them any favors.

[Alex]

I don't think Cody wanted it and AEW shouldn't either. THe NWA World Title is an indy title right now and something that doesn't have a great reputation. AEW wants to be cutting edge and the NWA World Title isn't going to do them any favors.

So when did the NWA title become a glorified indy belt. I know they dropped off after severing ties with WCW and ECW but they seemed to be coming back with the partnership with TNA, but that soon went. It seems whenever they have a chance at relevance again it seems to get messed up

[klunderbunker]

So when did the NWA title become a glorified indy belt. I know they dropped off after severing ties with WCW and ECW but they seemed to be coming back with the partnership with TNA, but that soon went. It seems whenever they have a chance at relevance again it seems to get messed up

The NWA World Title, being realistic at least, died when WCW introduced their own World Title in February 1991. The history of the whole thing is REALLY complicated but basically for awhile, the NWA World Title and WCW World Title were pretty much the same thing but represented by one belt. WCW left the NWA in 1993, setting up the ECW deal where Shane Douglas threw down the belt. It was an indy title at that point before TNA breathed some life into it in 2002. Since 2007 though, it's been completely an indy title and nothing else. They had one rather good story with Cabana vs. Pearce in the 7 Levels of Hate and then managed to botch that all over again. Cody and All In was the first tme in years that it's meant anything.

[smarkmouth]

Have you read Aubrey Sitterson & Chris Moreno's "The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling"? Just picked it up and blazing right through it, myself.

[klunderbunker]

I haven't but I've heard good things.

[Awesome_Miz]

I'm going to go on a limb and say $2000 isn't happening so Gary Hart's book isn't an option.

For non-wrestling personnel, anything by Tim Hornbaker. He's one of the best wrestling historians I've ever seen and has written three books: one on the NWA, one on the Capitol Wrestling Corporation and one on the Death of the Territories. Outstanding stuff with some of the most detailed looks at any promotions I've ever seen. If you want history that is entertaining but not the most unbiased (to put it mildly), the Death of WCW (though there are some factual errors). For a specific promotion, Heath McCoy's Pain and Passion is an outstanding one on Stampede Wrestling.

For wrestling personnel, Foley's first book (Have A Nice Day) is pretty much the gold standard. Bret Hart's book is great, as are Chris Jericho's. I was fascinated by AJ Lee's book, though it gets very rough when she's talking about her mental health issues and it's written in a very quirky style. Finally, if you can sit through it, William Regal's is incredible but he goes into the most details I've ever seen about drug abuse and it's honestly hard to take.

The worst ones for me are Goldust (I read it in a few hours and got very little out of it) and Jimmy Snuka's (Which is just....I'm not sure how to put it. It's short and a chunk of it is a glossary of his own lingo.). Roddy Piper's is the definition of full of himself and I was rolling my eyes more every page. Brock Lesnar's isn't worth your time either.

Let me know what you pick or what you're considering.

I'll be sure to check out Hornbaker's work once I get around to it. Would be great to learn more on the territorial days for sure.

I was going to say I already have Foley's book, but just wanted to see if you come around to mention (as it is indeed one of the first wrestling books anyone should get). I didn't know about Regal having a book, but now that I know of it I will sure be picking it up. As it will be interesting to read about his drug issues when you to take into consideration that WWE helped publish the book, so will indeed be a nice one to get.

As far as what I decided to pick up, I went ahead and got one Jericho's books (Undisputed). I've always he has written many great books and they are almost always great material, so I will check this one out first. Another I decided to pick up was Shawn Michaels' second book (Wrestling For My Life) as I heard the first nook he wrote just glossed over some stuff while this one isn't necessarily about backstage politics, but rather how he overcame his battles with addictions and his bad behavior. And the way you helped described AJ Lee's book convinced me in getting it as well. I want to kind of know a little about how she dealt with those issues and the way she wrote the book sounds fun.

I also have Daniel Bryan's book (Yes!), I don't know if you gotten a chance to read it because it is quite a good read. It really helps you know how much of a humble person Bryan truly is and how hardcore his love for wrestling is. There's also one funny bit Sheamus does the ruins Bryan and Brie's night.

The one book I'm also considering getting is J.R.'s book (Slobberknocker) since I've heard mixed reviews on it. If you had any feedback on it that would be nice.

[mrluck_07]

I can definitely vouch for klunder's opinion on Hornbaker's Capitol Revolution. Been meaning to read the NWA book.

[klunderbunker]

I'll be sure to check out Hornbaker's work once I get around to it. Would be great to learn more on the territorial days for sure.

I was going to say I already have Foley's book, but just wanted to see if you come around to mention (as it is indeed one of the first wrestling books anyone should get). I didn't know about Regal having a book, but now that I know of it I will sure be picking it up. As it will be interesting to read about his drug issues when you to take into consideration that WWE helped publish the book, so will indeed be a nice one to get.

As far as what I decided to pick up, I went ahead and got one Jericho's books (Undisputed). I've always he has written many great books and they are almost always great material, so I will check this one out first. Another I decided to pick up was Shawn Michaels' second book (Wrestling For My Life) as I heard the first nook he wrote just glossed over some stuff while this one isn't necessarily about backstage politics, but rather how he overcame his battles with addictions and his bad behavior. And the way you helped described AJ Lee's book convinced me in getting it as well. I want to kind of know a little about how she dealt with those issues and the way she wrote the book sounds fun.

I also have Daniel Bryan's book (Yes!), I don't know if you gotten a chance to read it because it is quite a good read. It really helps you know how much of a humble person Bryan truly is and how hardcore his love for wrestling is. There's also one funny bit Sheamus does the ruins Bryan and Brie's night.

The one book I'm also considering getting is J.R.'s book (Slobberknocker) since I've heard mixed reviews on it. If you had any feedback on it that would be nice.

Yeah I've read Bryan and JR's. Bryan's is fine, though nothing too great. JR's feels like the first 60% of an autobiography as it covers his childhood and getting into the business but it stops at his return at Wrestlemania XV. It's good, though leaves you wanting a lot more.

[Yer Maw]

Something wrong with your site? Can't get on

[klunderbunker]

Something wrong with your site? Can't get on

It's been going a bit slowly. I'm not sure what's wrong but if it keeps up I'll talk to my hosts.

[Storm Trooper]

When will Vince McMahon realize that the Canadian Destroyer is a piledriver and ban Rey Mysterio from doing it? (I don't want him to but I'm shocked he's done it a few times already).

[klunderbunker]

When will Vince McMahon realize that the Canadian Destroyer is a piledriver and ban Rey Mysterio from doing it? (I don't want him to but I'm shocked he's done it a few times already).

Probably a few years. He's not the swiftest guy in the world.

[Alex]

Isn't it interesting that as soon as they're inducted into the Hall Of Fame the Impact HoF's leave. I think Gail Kim is the only one who hasn't

[klunderbunker]

Isn't it interesting that as soon as they're inducted into the Hall Of Fame the Impact HoF's leave. I think Gail Kim is the only one who hasn't

That's true. It's sad, but at the same time it's a good sign that Impact is getting rid of some of the older names. They relied on them for far too long.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Who should challenge Daniel Bryan at WrestleMania? I'm not super interested in another Styles match, but that seems to be about the only option.

[klunderbunker]

Who should challenge Daniel Bryan at WrestleMania? I'm not super interested in another Styles match, but that seems to be about the only option.

Face Miz.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Face Miz.

Could WWE make that work? It could work extremely well if done right, but I'm doubtful.

[Spidercanrana]

After Ronda leaves to make babies and Charlotte/Becky implode into dust, who do you think will be the next big women's star? Asuka?

[Yaz]

Two parter, both regarding Brock. How close to the top would you rank Brock in terms of his ability to sell an opponent's offense, especially body blows? Following up on that, Brock sold for Finn like he has few others before. I expected a solid enough match given his work with Bryan and Styles and Punk back in the day, but he literally sold the pain as so bad he couldn't even lift Finn for suplexes. Do you think that match, assuming WWE is capable to building on it, could be the launching pad Finn has needed since his injury return?

[klunderbunker]

Could WWE make that work? It could work extremely well if done right, but I'm doubtful.

THey could, but it would be walking a tightrope. If the promos are done right, yeah they could.


After Ronda leaves to make babies and Charlotte/Becky implode into dust, who do you think will be the next big women's star? Asuka?

No idea. It's kind of hard to bring back the old people and get a fresh start. Wrestling, or most entertainment, doesn't work like that. Becky got big because A, people had been wanting to see her pushed and B, she changed a lot. If Asuka, or anyone for that matter, is basically the same, then no they're not going to get big.


Two parter, both regarding Brock. How close to the top would you rank Brock in terms of his ability to sell an opponent's offense, especially body blows? Following up on that, Brock sold for Finn like he has few others before. I expected a solid enough match given his work with Bryan and Styles and Punk back in the day, but he literally sold the pain as so bad he couldn't even lift Finn for suplexes. Do you think that match, assuming WWE is capable to building on it, could be the launching pad Finn has needed since his injury return?

1. The more I see of it, the higher it goes. Part of that is Lesnar's presence. He comes off as this unstoppable monster but when he's vulnerable, you buy it that much more. He's awesome at it though and I love seeing it. There are several people I'd put above him, but for the kind of character he is (meaning different people should be selling different ways), he's great.

2. As mentioned earlier in this batch of replies, it could be, but it depends on how much they follow up. Balor can be a star, but he needs a tweak or two or he's just Finn Balor, the guy who is doing better than he was a few months ago. It's really, really hard to get that kind of success on in-ring work and people a lot more talented than him hav come up short. His character will need to be adjusted to really launch him, because if you have the same character who has been meh in the past, it's going to be seen as meh in the future. Does that make sense? I'm not sure how well I worded it.

[Yaz]

It makes sense. We were talking a few days ago and outside of The Demon, which just sorta shows up with no real explanation on the main roster, Finn doesn't really have a character. He was LGBT Finn at Wrestlemania last year but mostly he is just a guy who wears a leather jacket. I dislike when Graves does the whole, Extraordinary man who does extra ordinary things bit. What does he do that is either of those things? So yeah, makes sense.

[klunderbunker]

It makes sense. We were talking a few days ago and outside of The Demon, which just sorta shows up with no real explanation on the main roster, Finn doesn't really have a character. He was LGBT Finn at Wrestlemania last year but mostly he is just a guy who wears a leather jacket. I dislike when Graves does the whole, Extraordinary man who does extra ordinary things bit. What does he do that is either of those things? So yeah, makes sense.

That's because WWE thinks monikers that can be made to trend on Twitter is character development.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

For some reason, the January 3, 2017 Smackdown review on your site is just a link to a Pro Wrestling Insider article

[klunderbunker]

For some reason, the January 3, 2017 Smackdown review on your site is just a link to a Pro Wrestling Insider article

How odd. Fixed and thank you.

[ShinChan]

Just saw WWE's LIST THIS video and it was mentioned that Braun Strowman wasn't pinned or submitted for 550+ Days from his debut until he lost to Roman Reigns on Fastlane. Was it mentioned at that time how he wasn't pinned/submitted for so long? And who should have actually ended his streak?

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Why did the Crockett's buy personal jets?

[FunKay]

Aside from the obvious, what's some of the matches filling out the main card of WrestleMania?

[klunderbunker]

Just saw WWE's LIST THIS video and it was mentioned that Braun Strowman wasn't pinned or submitted for 550+ Days from his debut until he lost to Roman Reigns on Fastlane. Was it mentioned at that time how he wasn't pinned/submitted for so long? And who should have actually ended his streak?

Not that I recall. And Reigns was fine given the circumstances. It's not like it was built up as Goldberg's streak of anything.


Why did the Crockett's buy personal jets?

So they could send the bigger stars from one show to another on the same day. Dusty, Crockett, Flair, the Horsemen and maybe the Road Warriors would get on there and could make the second show of a day on time while everyone else drove.


Aside from the obvious, what's some of the matches filling out the main card of WrestleMania?

It's too early to say really. Miz vs. Shane (though I'd prefer Bryan), whatever Cena and Undertaker are donig, Revival finally wins the Tag Team Titles (though they should win earlier),

[FunKay]

Any guesses for who Bryan faces for the title (assuming Miz is preoccupied by Shane)?

[smarkmouth]

How deliberate do you think the WWE is in crushing things when they get over organically? If at all deliberate, why?

[klunderbunker]

Any guesses for who Bryan faces for the title (assuming Miz is preoccupied by Shane)?

Taker could be oddly interesting.


How deliberate do you think the WWE is in crushing things when they get over organically? If at all deliberate, why?

Not entirely, but I do think they take notice.

Well, if the roster is getting it over on their own, why do they need to validate paying 29 writers?

[BestSportsEntertainer]

What is your all-time favorite moment in wrestling, excluding Foley winning the title?

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Who is "the best in the business", Shawn or Flair?

[klunderbunker]

What is your all-time favorite moment in wrestling, excluding Foley winning the title?

Hogan vs. Andre. Just everything about it is what makes wrestling work.


Who is "the best in the business", Shawn or Flair?

If you're talking in the ring, Shawn. Overall, Flair.

[Yer Maw]

What episode of NXT was it where Sami Zayn and Cesaro had a match and it was nearly an hour long?

[BestSportsEntertainer]

What episode of NXT was it where Sami Zayn and Cesaro had a match and it was nearly an hour long?

Their longest match is only 14 minutes. Do you mean Samoa Joe? They had a 43 minute match on the March 9, 2016 episode.

[klunderbunker]

Their longest match is only 14 minutes. Do you mean Samoa Joe? They had a 43 minute match on the March 9, 2016 episode.

They went 23 minutes at Arrival in the opener.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

They went 23 minutes at Arrival in the opener.

True but he was talking about the weekly show

[klunderbunker]

True but he was talking about the weekly show


Arrival aired in the weekly time slow. Just an hour longer than usual.

[Yer Maw]

Their longest match is only 14 minutes. Do you mean Samoa Joe? They had a 43 minute match on the March 9, 2016 episode.

Yeah I meant Samoa Joe thanks.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Any update on Lars Sullivan?

[#AbsoluteUnit]

I may be a homer, but Becky will walk out of WrestleMania with a women's championship. No?

[klunderbunker]

Any update on Lars Sullivan?

Dealing with anxiety attacks apparently and WWE might not be willing to wait much longer.


I may be a homer, but Becky will walk out of WrestleMania with a women's championship. No?

They'd be crazy not to have that be the case.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Who was more popular in the 80's: Hogan or Michael Jackson?

[Yer Maw]

Who does Asuka face at mania?

[klunderbunker]

Who was more popular in the 80's: Hogan or Michael Jackson?

Jackson and it's not even in the realm of discussion.


Who does Asuka face at mania?

Ruby Riott.

[Nick1709]

Couple of questions
How do you see the next 6 months planning out for Alexa Bliss???

Also every year there seems to be a wrestler who has a big fall from top/upper midcard to curtain jerker - last year was Bray Wyatt
Year before was jinder mahal (urgh)

Who will be the equivalent this year?

[FunKay]

Long term story where Kofi finally captures the WWE title at some point this year; yay or nay?

[klunderbunker]

Couple of questions
How do you see the next 6 months planning out for Alexa Bliss???

Also every year there seems to be a wrestler who has a big fall from top/upper midcard to curtain jerker - last year was Bray Wyatt
Year before was jinder mahal (urgh)

Who will be the equivalent this year?

Probably getting back into the title picture once the three headed monster breaks up a bit.

Mustafa Ali if he counts. If not, Strowman.


Long term story where Kofi finally captures the WWE title at some point this year; yay or nay?

I can't picture it.

[OYDK]

You think a Miss Elizabeth type character could work in today's WWE?

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Is there any good reason Bobby Roode hasn't turned heel yet?

[klunderbunker]

You think a Miss Elizabeth type character could work in today's WWE?

Nah. They would want her to wrestle and that would defeat the purpose.


Is there any good reason Bobby Roode hasn't turned heel yet?

His music. Too many fans would cheer him.

Seriously.

[Fire Marshall Bill]

Jackson and it's not even in the realm of discussion.

Iâ??m glad you added that last part. I legitimately laughed out loud at that question.

[Yer Maw]

Who wins the wwe title chamber match and what is the Wwe title match at Wrestlemania?

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Whom do you prefer, Uso's or New Day?

[klunderbunker]

Who wins the wwe title chamber match and what is the Wwe title match at Wrestlemania?

Bryan (well duh) and probably Bryan vs. Cena.


Whom do you prefer, Uso's or New Day?

Usos in the ring, New Day overall.

[FunKay]

Long term story where Kofi finally captures the WWE title at some point this year; yay or nay?

Let's try that again...

[klunderbunker]

Let's try that again...

Uh yeah about that.

[OYDK]

Regarding Kofi... is there any chance that he wins the WWE title with his current gimmick? Knowing WWE, they'll give him the strap while changing everything that made the fans fall in love with him in the first place.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Please tell me the appeal of Aleister Black.

[klunderbunker]

Please tell me the appeal of Aleister Black.

Cool entrance, cool music, cool backflip into the sit, one of the most devastating looking finishers in recent memory.

[smarkmouth]

Y'know, I've never seen the Flair/Steamboat trilogy, and I don't know who wins any of the matches. Rather than google it and accidently come across spoilers, could you point me towards the events I should be looking for, and if they're on the Network?

[Storm Trooper]

Is it bad that there was a small part of me that wanted to see Seth eat a Superman Punch when he hugged Roman after the announcement?

At the very least I wouldn't mind seeing Reigns celebrate with Rollins after Rollins topples Lesnar only for Roman to turn on him at Mania.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Why didn't the Killer Bees get a run with the titles in the WWE?

[BestSportsEntertainer]

I'm convinced Kofi should win the title at WrestleMania, but could any other result work?

Also how does it feel knowing you're ruining people's lives by promoting gambling?

[FunKay]

Regarding WrestleMania, so far it seems we have as follows:

Ronda (C) vs. Becky vs. Charlotte
Lesnar (C) vs. Rollins
Bryan (C) vs. Kofi
Batista vs. HHH
Shane vs. Miz
Murphy (C) vs. Tournament Winner [Probably Pre-Show]

That's effectively half the card filled - what else do you expect to fill in the rest?

[#AbsoluteUnit]

I know I probably asked you this on that other site but why do people believe that Kevin Sullivan kill the Benoit family?

[klunderbunker]

Y'know, I've never seen the Flair/Steamboat trilogy, and I don't know who wins any of the matches. Rather than google it and accidently come across spoilers, could you point me towards the events I should be looking for, and if they're on the Network?

Chi-Town Rumble
Clash of the Champions VI (TV special)
WrestleWar 1989


Is it bad that there was a small part of me that wanted to see Seth eat a Superman Punch when he hugged Roman after the announcement?

At the very least I wouldn't mind seeing Reigns celebrate with Rollins after Rollins topples Lesnar only for Roman to turn on him at Mania.

Nope.

Yeah I'd expect that, as it should.


Why didn't the Killer Bees get a run with the titles in the WWE?

They were never better than the third or fourth best team in the company.


Regarding WrestleMania, so far it seems we have as follows:

Ronda (C) vs. Becky vs. Charlotte
Lesnar (C) vs. Rollins
Bryan (C) vs. Kofi
Batista vs. HHH
Shane vs. Miz
Murphy (C) vs. Tournament Winner [Probably Pre-Show]

That's effectively half the card filled - what else do you expect to fill in the rest?

About 3 more triple threat matches and grudge matches that don't belong on Wrestlemania.


I know I probably asked you this on that other site but why do people believe that Kevin Sullivan kill the Benoit family?

Wrestling fans don't get where wrestling ends and real life begins.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Will John Cena ever win his 17th world title? Any idea who his WrestleMania opponent might be?

[klunderbunker]

Will John Cena ever win his 17th world title? Any idea who his WrestleMania opponent might be?

I don't think so at this point. It was supposed to be Lars Sullivan but that fell through so I don't think there is a plan at the moment.

[Alex]

So what's the deal with Teddy Hart. I just read an article with Davey Boy Smith Jr saying how he's dealt with certain issues. Wikipedia says he was the youngest person signed by WWE but he was let go because of his attitude.

Is he the biggest wasted potential in wrestling history and could he have been as big as people say?

[Jack-Hammer]

So what's the deal with Teddy Hart. I just read an article with Davey Boy Smith Jr saying how he's dealt with certain issues. Wikipedia says he was the youngest person signed by WWE but he was let go because of his attitude.

Is he the biggest wasted potential in wrestling history and could he have been as big as people say?

Teddy Hart was only 18 when he signed with WWE, which in and of itself could be considered a mistake because how many 18 year olds are legitimately mature enough to be able really hold up on that sort of a stage? When it comes to arrogance, based on what I've read, Teddy Hart was the stuff of legent and had it from the moment he signed with WWE. He constantly clashed with trainers, he got into altercations backstage, felt like he already knew everything and it just kept going to such a point that WWE let him go without him even hitting the main roster.

He worked the indie scene here and there for the next few years and, allegedly, one of his only appearances for Ring of Honor ended with him sort of embarrassing himself and the company. The story goes that some wrestlers were just sort of ribbing him by saying he wasn't a good high flyer, which wasn't true but they were saying it because they knew it'd get a rise out of him. So, following his match that night, rather than selling the effects of the moves he'd been pinned with, he started doing random flips and high spots off the top rope and off top of the steel cage he'd been wrestling inside. Rather than doing what a professional is supposed to do, he decided to go into business for himself and do all these various flips and flops without telling anyone and the result was that this was one of his only appearances for Ring of Honor.

He started working for TNA sometime later in 2003 and eventually got into a public fight in a restaurant with none other than CM Punk, who himself had publicly said what a jerk Hart was though he himself was never exactly a prize, and they had to be separated by Sabu.

Basically, it ended up being pretty much the same story wherever he'd show up to work, at least in most cases. He burned bridges in WWE, TNA, ROH, rubbed people the wrong way in Japan, etc.. One of the few endearing traits is that, at times, he'll bring his cat, Mr. Money, into the ring.

Could he have been a big star? I think it's possible. During his time in WWE, I could see him having an Owen Hart level career in which he has some runs with the Tag Team, Intercontinental and possibly United States Championships, before leaving in the mid 2000s due to wanting to be a main eventer but not getting the shot. So, he gives ROH a try for a few years, maybe wins the ROH World Championship for a while before heading to TNA as TNA started to try signing any remotely relevant former WWE star they could beginning around 2008 or so. While in TNA, I see him mostly as a tag team or X Division guy considering that circa 2008 through around 2012 is a time where you're going to have a lot of Sting, Kurt Angle, Jeff Hardy in the main event picture. By 2011 or so, if he's gotten into Hulk Hogan's good graces, then maybe he could've had a couple of runs as TNA World Heavyweight Champion, given that Hogan had tons of influence on Dixie Carter. If not, then I think he'd have left and maybe gone back to WWE where he might have won the World Heavyweight Championship; after Taker's 3rd run with the WHC ended in late February 2010, the title really became more along the lines of what the IC title was supposed to be rather than a title on equal footing with the WWE Championship.

Overall, I think Teddy Hart, had he not been crippled with overwhelming immaturity, arrogance and just a general gift of rubbing people the wrong way, would have had a career along similar lines of Christian when it was all said and done.

[Nick1709]

Maybe Iâ??m getting but I cannot remember the last time WWE produced a fued where I was truely excited to see the match on the basis of neither man could afford to lose!!

Maybe Rock vs Cena 1?

[klunderbunker]

Maybe I’m getting but I cannot remember the last time WWE produced a fued where I was truely excited to see the match on the basis of neither man could afford to lose!!

Maybe Rock vs Cena 1?

That's pretty much it. Cena vs. Punk was close too.

[Yaz]

How do you feel about Tom Lawlor and what sort of ceiling do you think he has in pro wrestling? Was always a fan of him in his UFC days, a genuine personality.

[klunderbunker]

So what's the deal with Teddy Hart. I just read an article with Davey Boy Smith Jr saying how he's dealt with certain issues. Wikipedia says he was the youngest person signed by WWE but he was let go because of his attitude.

Is he the biggest wasted potential in wrestling history and could he have been as big as people say?


Teddy Hart was only 18 when he signed with WWE, which in and of itself could be considered a mistake because how many 18 year olds are legitimately mature enough to be able really hold up on that sort of a stage? When it comes to arrogance, based on what I've read, Teddy Hart was the stuff of legent and had it from the moment he signed with WWE. He constantly clashed with trainers, he got into altercations backstage, felt like he already knew everything and it just kept going to such a point that WWE let him go without him even hitting the main roster.

He worked the indie scene here and there for the next few years and, allegedly, one of his only appearances for Ring of Honor ended with him sort of embarrassing himself and the company. The story goes that some wrestlers were just sort of ribbing him by saying he wasn't a good high flyer, which wasn't true but they were saying it because they knew it'd get a rise out of him. So, following his match that night, rather than selling the effects of the moves he'd been pinned with, he started doing random flips and high spots off the top rope and off top of the steel cage he'd been wrestling inside. Rather than doing what a professional is supposed to do, he decided to go into business for himself and do all these various flips and flops without telling anyone and the result was that this was one of his only appearances for Ring of Honor.

He started working for TNA sometime later in 2003 and eventually got into a public fight in a restaurant with none other than CM Punk, who himself had publicly said what a jerk Hart was though he himself was never exactly a prize, and they had to be separated by Sabu.

Basically, it ended up being pretty much the same story wherever he'd show up to work, at least in most cases. He burned bridges in WWE, TNA, ROH, rubbed people the wrong way in Japan, etc.. One of the few endearing traits is that, at times, he'll bring his cat, Mr. Money, into the ring.

Could he have been a big star? I think it's possible. During his time in WWE, I could see him having an Owen Hart level career in which he has some runs with the Tag Team, Intercontinental and possibly United States Championships, before leaving in the mid 2000s due to wanting to be a main eventer but not getting the shot. So, he gives ROH a try for a few years, maybe wins the ROH World Championship for a while before heading to TNA as TNA started to try signing any remotely relevant former WWE star they could beginning around 2008 or so. While in TNA, I see him mostly as a tag team or X Division guy considering that circa 2008 through around 2012 is a time where you're going to have a lot of Sting, Kurt Angle, Jeff Hardy in the main event picture. By 2011 or so, if he's gotten into Hulk Hogan's good graces, then maybe he could've had a couple of runs as TNA World Heavyweight Champion, given that Hogan had tons of influence on Dixie Carter. If not, then I think he'd have left and maybe gone back to WWE where he might have won the World Heavyweight Championship; after Taker's 3rd run with the WHC ended in late February 2010, the title really became more along the lines of what the IC title was supposed to be rather than a title on equal footing with the WWE Championship.

Overall, I think Teddy Hart, had he not been crippled with overwhelming immaturity, arrogance and just a general gift of rubbing people the wrong way, would have had a career along similar lines of Christian when it was all said and done.

Yeah that, though he's having something close to a career renaissance in MLW.


How do you feel about Tom Lawlor and what sort of ceiling do you think he has in pro wrestling? Was always a fan of him in his UFC days, a genuine personality.

He definitely has talent, but he needs coaching on his promos. They have fire, but he needs someone to tell him when to stop talking.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

I have a few questions about the Becky vs Charlotte vs Rousey story.

Why did Becky, the face, lose clean at the Royal Rumble and then attack Carmella to enter and win a Rumble match she wasn't supposed to be in?

Why did Becky refuse to see the doctors?

Why did Ronda vacate her title in protest of Becky being suspended even though she cost Becky her title at TLC and Becky had attacked Ronda the week before?

Why did Stephanie give Ronda her title back after she merely asked for it?

Why did Ronda then turn heel by attacking Becky even though she supported her the last week?

Why does Becky have to beat Charlotte even though she's done it multiple times to get back in a WrestleMania match she was removed from for being injured even though she wasn't?

A face Becky winning the belt against a heel Ronda and Charlotte is a great ending, but why does the build have to be so complicated?

[klunderbunker]

I have a few questions about the Becky vs Charlotte vs Rousey story.

Let me stop you right there. This story makes no sense and trying to find logic in it is an exercise in making your head hurt.


Why did Becky, the face, lose clean at the Royal Rumble and then attack Carmella to enter and win a Rumble match she wasn't supposed to be in?

To make Asuka look good and keep the fans from riotting.


Why did Becky refuse to see the doctors?

An attempt to make her feel more like Austin. And to extend the story for another week.


Why did Ronda vacate her title in protest of Becky being suspended even though she cost Becky her title at TLC and Becky had attacked Ronda the week before?

The script said so.


Why did Stephanie give Ronda her title back after she merely asked for it?

Fear I'd assume.


Why did Ronda then turn heel by attacking Becky even though she supported her the last week?

The script said so.


Why does Becky have to beat Charlotte even though she's done it multiple times to get back in a WrestleMania match she was removed from for being injured even though she wasn't?

Because while Stephanie suddenly has the power to cancel out Vince, she doesn't want someone else to look strong so she has to dangle the carrot in front of Becky just a bit longer.


A face Becky winning the belt against a heel Ronda and Charlotte is a great ending, but why does the build have to be so complicated?

The McMahons needed to be involved and they started the story way too early.

[FunKay]

An attempt to make her feel more like Austin. And to extend the story for another week.

Perhaps I'm giving WWE too much credit, but I'm sure Becky herself alluded to it herself; is this one not related to the fact she was pulled from the Ronda match in November because of injury and she refused to undergo examination for fear of the doctor not clearing her ala Survivor Series?

[BestSportsEntertainer]

What do you think about Enzo trying to pay tribute to King Kong Bundy and mistaking him for George Steele?

[klunderbunker]

Perhaps I'm giving WWE too much credit, but I'm sure Becky herself alluded to it herself; is this one not related to the fact she was pulled from the Ronda match in November because of injury and she refused to undergo examination for fear of the doctor not clearing her ala Survivor Series?

Probably, but we're WAY past Survivor Series and they didn't need to go there.


What do you think about Enzo trying to pay tribute to King Kong Bundy and mistaking him for George Steele?

In the words of Carl Winslow: "That's a stupid boy."

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Outside of Mania, which "big four" PPV is the Undertaker's best event?

[smarkmouth]

Longest angle/rivalry to be substantially derailed by an injury so close to the end of the angle? Topical q.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Who are your 3 best wrestlers who never won a world title?

[#AbsoluteUnit]

So um, who am I supposed to cheer/boo between Becky, Ronda and Charlotte?

[Sufferin' Succotash]

Boo Becky. She entered herself into a match she was never apart of after tapping out - Sore loser. She's also assaulted two members of authority just doing their job by looking out for her well being and attacks people with a weapon unprovoked.
Boo Ronda because she insulted the fans and talks weird (totes legit reason).
Cheer Charlotte because, even though she lost at the RR to someone that shouldn't be there, she never moaned and just got on with her job. Was rightfully put into the match when she should have been there to begin with. She also has class.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

I think KB's head is going to explode trying to make sense of this story :lmao:

[#AbsoluteUnit]

I remember when only KB answered questions, you know cause it is his thread.

[klunderbunker]

Outside of Mania, which "big four" PPV is the Undertaker's best event?

Survivor Series. He has a sneakily good record there.


Longest angle/rivalry to be substantially derailed by an injury so close to the end of the angle? Topical q.

Has to be Gargano vs. Ciampa. Other than that, Tito Santana vs. Rick Martel, though that might have just been switched due to scheduling issues.


Who are your 3 best wrestlers who never won a world title?

Off the top of my head, Scott Hall, Roddy Piper, Santana (I'm likely alone on that one).


So um, who am I supposed to cheer/boo between Becky, Ronda and Charlotte?

Cheer: Stephanie
Boo: Not Stephanie, who gives you what you want.

After Raw you're supposed to boo Charlotte and Rousey, but WWE may have set a new benchmark in screwing up what should be something as unscrewable as an elderly nun.


I think KB's head is going to explode trying to make sense of this story :lmao:

It's getting there, though I've been more confused/puzzled by others.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

This cliche drives mee crazy. I hate it. When some cuts a promo saying this:

"I'm going to (Insert PPV) And I'll walk in as (insert championship here) and I'll walk out as (insert championship here).

Any other sayings make you mad?

[klunderbunker]

When a regular sized wrestler is fighting a giant and the announcer says the following:

"They're the same size when they're on the ground".

No, no they're not. The giant is still bigger.

[Nick1709]

Any dream wwe matches you still wish to see??
Sarcastic answers are acceptable

[MF Doom]

Why have they turned Miz again, his last face run was hard to watch. Do you reckon it's because of his tv show?

[klunderbunker]

Any dream wwe matches you still wish to see??
Sarcastic answers are acceptable

Honestly not really. They've covered almost everything and the matches they have available aren't exactly anything I need to see.


Why have they turned Miz again, his last face run was hard to watch. Do you reckon it's because of his tv show?

Probably, as he's incredibly charismatic and likable on there.

[OYDK]

What is the deal with a minority group of fans constantly turning on any wrestler who gets over to a certain degree? Is it just a cultural thing? Is it generational? Does it have to do with the internet? Or is Daniel Bryan right when he says the fans nowadays are just fickle for the sake of being fickle?

The reason I ask is because of the incredible negativity that I've seen around internet forums regarding Becky Lynch. Months ago, it was difficult to find any criticism of Lynch and people were begging WWE to push her. Nowadays, you're lucky to find a positive comment about her. And this is not a rare occurrence. It happens quite often.

Follow-up question: do you think the fans are part of the reason why it's become so difficult to build new stars in today's WWE? Or am I giving the internet too much validity?

[FunKay]

Best Bruiser Brody matches etc...?

[klunderbunker]

What is the deal with a minority group of fans constantly turning on any wrestler who gets over to a certain degree? Is it just a cultural thing? Is it generational? Does it have to do with the internet? Or is Daniel Bryan right when he says the fans nowadays are just fickle for the sake of being fickle?

The reason I ask is because of the incredible negativity that I've seen around internet forums regarding Becky Lynch. Months ago, it was difficult to find any criticism of Lynch and people were begging WWE to push her. Nowadays, you're lucky to find a positive comment about her. And this is not a rare occurrence. It happens quite often.

Follow-up question: do you think the fans are part of the reason why it's become so difficult to build new stars in today's WWE? Or am I giving the internet too much validity?

Oh that's happened for years. And yeah it's probably cultural/internet related. I'd point you to a quote from How Star Wars Conquered The Universe (fascinating book if you're a Star Wars fan): Star Wars fans love everything about Star Wars, except Star Wars.

A lot of wrestling fans love wrestling, but hate everything about it, including the wrestlers they like getting pushed.

It's part of it, but not all of it. A big part of the problem is WWE not allowing people to become stars for whatever reason, or then not following up on them.


Best Bruiser Brody matches etc...?

Mainly his stuff in Japan, though I remember a tag match from Puerto Rico with him and Hansen against Carlos Colon and Abdullah the Butcher. Granted it's been a few years since I saw it.

[Fire Marshall Bill]

Charlotteâ??s title win. Just a way for them to keep her on Smackdown, or do we see a dual champ walk out of Mania? Because Iâ??d shit if Becky Lynch pinned both at the same time. I know itâ??s probab the first option, but the crowd would go ballistic if option 2 happened.

Oh and surely they know the irony of calling any competitor of DB a B+ player, right?

[klunderbunker]

Charlotte’s title win. Just a way for them to keep her on Smackdown, or do we see a dual champ walk out of Mania? Because I’d shit if Becky Lynch pinned both at the same time. I know it’s probab the first option, but the crowd would go ballistic if option 2 happened.

Oh and surely they know the irony of calling any competitor of DB a B+ player, right?

My hope is a double champion but I doubt they go that route.

And it's not irony. They're directly referencing it.

[Yer Maw]

Would you ever re-review past takeover/NXT shows like you do with wrestlemania etc?

[klunderbunker]

I do so for every NXT book I put out.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Would you agree that wrestling is too often about getting heat or swerving the crowd? There are countless examples, but I'll use the US Title match from last year's WrestleMania. Rusev was a bigger draw, more over, and more talented than Jinder, but SWERVE Jinder wins. Even if for only one night, why not give the fans what they want?

[klunderbunker]

Yep. The bigger one that night though was Naomi winning the WOmen's Battle Royal. Bayley hadn't won anything of note in months and got a good reaction for winning. Then NEVER MIND because Naomi wins, setting her up to do NOTHING AT FREAKING ALL for about six months while Bayley and Banks continued their story. Have Bayley win so Banks can be jealous of her or something, but don't just waste it for the sake of HAHA WE GOT YOU!

[BestSportsEntertainer]

What did you think of the John Oliver segment?

[klunderbunker]

It's nothing that long time fans didn't know, but seeing it all put together in one piece is pretty sobering. The important thing is getting the masses to see it if any real change is to be made. Overall well done, and they covered quite a bit, though it needed more context in some places.

[Yer Maw]

Why is raw so bad?

[klunderbunker]

How long of an answer do you want to that? I can go.....oh up to about five pages probably before I need to cut myself off.

[Yer Maw]

I'll take the 5 pages..

[Yer Maw]

What big names do you think will move in the shakeup and who do you think will come up from NXT?

[klunderbunker]

I'll take the 5 pages..

1. Baron Corbin.
2. Baron Corbin.
...
...
...
399. Baron Corbin


What big names do you think will move in the shakeup and who do you think will come up from NXT?

Hopefully the Usos. AJ to Raw wouldn't surprise me either.

Baszler is a guarantee and Dream is a possibility.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Why wasn't Reigns on this week's Raw or Smackdown?

[Yer Maw]

Don't you think Zayn should get new music if he's going to be a heel? His music is too uptempo. Same with Buddy Murphy.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Why don't heels cheat anymore?

I'll take this a step further, are there actual "heels" anymore?

[FunKay]

What are you feeling in terms of big moves in the Shakeup - they alluded to NXT and 205 being involved this year moreso than previousky, so feel free to postulate others moving to and from there too

How long do you foresee Kofi holding the WWE title and to whom does he lose?

[klunderbunker]

Why wasn't Reigns on this week's Raw or Smackdown?

Would you want Roman Reigns in front of the post Wrestlemania crowd in New York?


Don't you think Zayn should get new music if he's going to be a heel? His music is too uptempo. Same with Buddy Murphy.

He did the best heel work of his career with that music. He's such a jerk with it that it works perfectly.


Why don't heels cheat anymore?

I'll take this a step further, are there actual "heels" anymore?

Heels don't cheat anymore? I wasn't aware of this.

And of course. Daniel Bryan: Evil Captain Planet comes to mind.


What are you feeling in terms of big moves in the Shakeup - they alluded to NXT and 205 being involved this year moreso than previousky, so feel free to postulate others moving to and from there too

How long do you foresee Kofi holding the WWE title and to whom does he lose?

Styles and the Usos to Raw should be layups. Strowman to Smackdown and.....I'll go with Sasha moving as well, just for some flavor. Note that I am HORRIBLE at these things so I probably got all of those wrong.

Until someone cashes in MITB on him after he beats Bryan in a rematch.

[Yer Maw]

For You, which post-mania raw was the best?

[Cereal Killer]

In one of Cena's promos with Reigns back in 2017, he said there have been many names that have been able to step up, but nobody to keep up. I imagine he was referring to guys like Punk and Bryan who had this rise to success but weren't able to maintain it to the level where you would consider them to be greats like Cena, Taker, Lesnar, HHH, etc.

Do you feel that this may happen to WWE's 3 new superheroes?

I feel like Kofi only got into that position because people like to believe in the underdog. Now that he's won, I'm not convinced people will still care about him in say 1 year. Instead they'll blame the WWE creative for misusing him, but not recognise that Kofi is a guy who took 11 years to get to the top, because of 1 elimination chamber match. If he was meant to be a great, he'd have won years back.

Then there's Rollins who is only in that position because Reigns fell ill and thus they changed plans. The fact that they edited Reigns' boos and didn't bring him out this Monday because of the expected crowd reaction gives me reason to believe that he's still their main guy.

Becky we'll have to see. Fans already seem bored and I think her being a woman may hold her back as an international draw, especially as WWE has a huge audience in Saudi and India. Most of their fans seem to like Vince's traditional big sweaty men.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Would you want Roman Reigns in front of the post Wrestlemania crowd in New York?

I guess not, but it's insane that the most pushed babyface of the last four years can't appear on a show because he might get booed.

At this point, could Reigns even get over as a babyface? If so, how?

[#AbsoluteUnit]

I'm well aware that you do not do top 5's and all that. But, where do you see The Uso's ranked in your opinion?

[klunderbunker]

For You, which post-mania raw was the best?

XXX. Me being there has nothing to do with that. Other than that, it's hard to top XIV.


In one of Cena's promos with Reigns back in 2017, he said there have been many names that have been able to step up, but nobody to keep up. I imagine he was referring to guys like Punk and Bryan who had this rise to success but weren't able to maintain it to the level where you would consider them to be greats like Cena, Taker, Lesnar, HHH, etc.

Do you feel that this may happen to WWE's 3 new superheroes?

I feel like Kofi only got into that position because people like to believe in the underdog. Now that he's won, I'm not convinced people will still care about him in say 1 year. Instead they'll blame the WWE creative for misusing him, but not recognise that Kofi is a guy who took 11 years to get to the top, because of 1 elimination chamber match. If he was meant to be a great, he'd have won years back.

Then there's Rollins who is only in that position because Reigns fell ill and thus they changed plans. The fact that they edited Reigns' boos and didn't bring him out this Monday because of the expected crowd reaction gives me reason to believe that he's still their main guy.

Becky we'll have to see. Fans already seem bored and I think her being a woman may hold her back as an international draw, especially as WWE has a huge audience in Saudi and India. Most of their fans seem to like Vince's traditional big sweaty men.

If Kofi makes it to June as champion, I'll be surprised. He wasn't meant to be anything more than a great moment and that's perfectly fine.

Rollins is the strongest of the three as he's been the guy before and can do it again.

Lynch entirely depends on who she's feuding with, which has been the case for almost every face ever.

The three of them might not last, but it's not like in Cena's generation, or in most generations. It's not a fair comparison to make.


I guess not, but it's insane that the most pushed babyface of the last four years can't appear on a show because he might get booed.

At this point, could Reigns even get over as a babyface? If so, how?

He could, but he would be better off as a heel. To get him over as a face, let him be himself. He's not made for long form promos, so stop having him talk for ten minutes. Let him look and sound intimidating and let the fighting do the talking for him. But yeah, the heel turn is what needed to happen a long time ago. He's not going to be the big alpha face, but not everyone can be, which is what WWE doesn't seem to understand.


I'm well aware that you do not do top 5's and all that. But, where do you see The Uso's ranked in your opinion?

In what way? Today? All time? WWE all time?

[Yaz]

Do you think Buddy Murphy's rise is a testament to the NXT system and the Performance Center, or his own ability, or some combo of both? The guy looked to be an afterthought after Alexa surpassed he and Blake and he spent a lot of time just being on the live shows, then comes up to 205 and kills it. I was pretty surprised with how quickly he clicked.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Would you agree Dallas, New Orleans, and New York are the 3 best Takeovers?

[klunderbunker]

Do you think Buddy Murphy's rise is a testament to the NXT system and the Performance Center, or his own ability, or some combo of both? The guy looked to be an afterthought after Alexa surpassed he and Blake and he spent a lot of time just being on the live shows, then comes up to 205 and kills it. I was pretty surprised with how quickly he clicked.

Combination of a few things. The Performance Center got him ready but his hard work on 205 Live got him noticed. WWE knew that there was something there and the Performance Center showed him what he could do, ubt Murphy had to do it himself.


Would you agree Dallas, New Orleans, and New York are the 3 best Takeovers?

New Orleans and New York are the top two. I'd have to think if anything tops Dallas for third.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Why isn't Pedro Morales ever brought up in WWE programming? I get that he isn't the draw as Hogan, Backlund and Bruno were, yet he was the WWE's first Triple Crown winner. That has to mean something, right? What am I missing?

[Yer Maw]

Edge's best singles match that wasn't against John Cena, Mick Foley or Undertaker?

[klunderbunker]

Why isn't Pedro Morales ever brought up in WWE programming? I get that he isn't the draw as Hogan, Backlund and Bruno were, yet he was the WWE's first Triple Crown winner. That has to mean something, right? What am I missing?

I've wondered the same as well. He's a legitimate legend with a three year World Title reign and the most combined days as Intercontinental Champion. His promos weren't the best (understandable) but there's no reason he shouldn't be revered.


Edge's best singles match that wasn't against John Cena, Mick Foley or Undertaker?

The No DQ match with Eddie in 2002.

[Yer Maw]

Seth and Kofi's first feud for the title? And who do you think will hold their belt longer?