Tossing Salt Presents:
Ultimate Wrestling Q&A
Hammerstone, Jim Ross, Mr. Khan & More
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Doug Maynard

It’s the Ultimate Wrestling Q&A. You’re welcome. And now, let’s roll.

Booker T says Former MLW Champion Hammerstone can be a star in WWE. Have you seen this guy? Is Booker right?

I’ve heard of this guy but had never actually seen him work so I went on YouTube and watched a few videos. He has a good look and seems to be pretty decent in the squared circle. I could see him as part of NXT/WWE. Based on the little bit I’ve seen, I’d say Booker is correct.

Ric Flair and Don Callis are exchanging (kayfabe) insults back and forth on Twitter/X. So Ric versus Callis in a new “Last Match” for Flair? Thoughts?

No. Just no.

Tommy Rich versus Ray “The Crippler” Stevens. Who wins?

The only times I ever really got to see Stevens work was later in his career during his run with Crockett, but I’ve heard so many good things about him and what he was capable of during his prime, he’s a legit legend in every sense of the word. Tommy was on fire for a long time and was a great character you couldn’t help but like and want to get behind. But he’d probably admit himself that he wasn’t a great in-ring talent. It’d be a fun match for sure, but I’d have Stevens take the victory laps in the end.

Missy Hyatt versus Tammy “Sunny” Sytch. Who wins?

As Joey Styles would scream, “CATFIGHT!”. Missy would put a whooping on Tammy’s ass and then finish her off with a shot from the Gucci purse. Yes, it would be just that easy.

Should AEW create its version of the Nitro Girls for Dynamite or Collision? That would jump-start the ratings, right?

Sure, why not? It would give Daniel Garcia someone to dance with.

Would you like to see Jinder Mahal as the next WWE World Heavyweight champion?

It didn’t happen earlier tonight on RAW, but yes, I would like to see Jinder have another run with the World Championship. I’ve always been a fan and one of the top Commandments of Pro Wrestling is, Thou Shall Not Hinder the Jinder. So there you go.

Dark Side of the Ring has been renewed for a fifth season. What stories would you like to see them tackle this season?

The Brian Christopher Murder, the story of The American Love Machine, Art Barr, the Bruce Pobanz, aka The Hangman story, the story of the great Ann Casey, and the sad history of the Windham Family, from Blackjack Mulligan to Bray Wyatt and everything in between.

According to Jim Ross, his AEW contract expires next month and he’s hoping AEW renews it. Should AEW renew his contract or release the WWE Hall of Famer?

AEW should renew his deal. Ross may not be what he once was at the Announcing Desk, but he’s capable of so much more, and an asset like Jim Ross doesn’t come available very often. Put him in charge of talent relations and give him full autonomy to do as he needs to and things in AEW would improve greatly and quickly. He’s too valuable to let wander away.

Penny Banner, Swede Hanson, Rip Hawk, Abe Jacobs & Thunderbolt Patterson versus Rhea Ripley, Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Dom Mysterio & JD McDonagh. Who wins?

Five true wrestling legends against the best Faction currently going right now. If it was a shoot, my money would be on the legends for the most part, but the talents of today are bigger, stronger, and more versatile in that ring. Hell, I’m still going with the legends. Penny, Swede, Rip, Jacobs, and Thunderbolt would be the ones getting their arms raised.

So Sasha Banks has been spotted working out with Tessa Blanchard. Thoughts?

I think this might help put all the “racist Tessa” rumors to bed. So what about these two ladies working out? Training with the best will only help each woman step up and improve her game. Despite her reputation, Tessa is a talented wrestler and was trained by Tully Blanchard and Magnum TA. She and Sasha are obviously friends and friends help each other out. It’s a non-issue in my opinion.

Everyone seems to hate Tony Khan now. Should Tony pull a “Mr. McMahon” and play into the hate and become a heel character on TV?

Tony is too obsessed with wanting everyone to like him and be his friend. The moment the crowd started booing him, his little heart would be crushed and he’d have to go on Twitter to explain that it’s just a character and he’s really a nice guy and everything is great. He couldn’t pull the character off.

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 things up. Take care and be well, my friends. Stay awesome and I’ll see you at the matches.

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