Tossing Salt Presents:
Ultimate Wrestling Q&A
Drew McIntyre, Shane McMahon, Sami Zayn & More
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Doug Maynard

It’s the Ultimate Wrestling Q&A and that is all the people need to know. I’m your resident Party Host and Guiding Light. Let’s roll.

I am glad Drew stayed with WWE. I know you are too. How great will Scotland be for him?

I am glad that Drew has decided to remain with WWE. When WWE goes to Scotland, Drew will get a heroes’ homecoming and a major response.

What role do you think Tony Khan being Tony Khan played in his decision?

I think it played a big part in Drew’s decision. He has to look at AEW and see how things are done, the lack of stories, and no structure backstage. AEW is a mess at the best of times and for a professional like Drew, I’m sure he had to take notice.

To follow that, why would anyone want to go to AEW if they didn’t have to?

The only reason that I can see is for more money or the lighter schedule of only one or two shows a week with no house shows and small crowds. Other than that, for anyone serious about becoming a top star and one of the best, I don’t see how AEW or ROH can be an option. Even TNA or MLW seems to be a better option.

Would you be okay with the idea of Shane McMahon coming in as an on-screen authority figure in AEW?

It would be an interesting move and yes, I would pop big time if it were to happen. Shane has never been my favorite McMahon, but it would be a move equivalent of Eric Bischoff going to WWE back in the day. I doubt Shane would do it, but it would be a memorable and exciting move.

If you could hire anyone to be a booker of AEW, who would it be?

Cornette wouldn’t do it and Dutch Mantell probably wouldn’t either. Scott D’Amore is the most logical person I can think of for that role, but if AEW wants to keep it in-house, Jeff Jarrett, with some assistance from Vince Russo, would be good as well. Anybody but Tony Khan.

Do you think either Jon Moxley or Bryan Danielson will ever come back to WWE again?

For a full-time wrestling contract, I would not count on it. But for that eventual spot in the WWE Hall of Fame, I think that both men will eventually make a return and get their moment in the sun.

Who is the greatest Knockouts Champion in TNA history?

My first thought was Mickie James, but then I started thinking about it and while Mickie is one of the best of all time, the best person to hold the Knockout’s Championship would be Gail Kim. The matches between Kim and Awesome Kong set the standards for the Knockout’s Division and took it to the next level. They were that good and set the bar for the women who have followed in their path. So Gail Kim it is.

What are your thoughts on Sami Zayn?

A good wrestler who is good on the mic and has that underdog appeal. He’s not a top guy in my opinion, but there is something about Sami where you can’t help but like him and want to see him exceed all expectations. The perfect babyface for today’s WWE.

Who are your Top 3 Wrestlers in the World right now?

Right off the top of my head, I’d say Charlotte Flair, Seth Rollins, and Drew McIntyre.

Are you a fan of death matches?

Not really. I can appreciate them when they’re few and far between and make sense in the story, but less is more and constant chaos with the only purpose being trying to see who can do the more dangerous stunt and most damage to themselves just doesn’t appeal to me.

And there you go. My thanks for reading. Comments, thoughts, and any questions are welcome and appreciated. Be sure to like, share, and subscribe. And with that, let’s wrap it up. Take care and be well, my friends. Watch out for treacherous EVPs and Jungle Boy. I’ll see you at the matches.

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