Tossing Salt Presents:
Ultimate Wrestling Q&A
Darby Allin, Ryback, Kane & More
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Doug Maynard

It’s the Ultimate Wrestling Q&A. I’m Doug. Let’s roll.

What’s the Greatest Wrestling feud of all time?

It’d so hard to decide and any choice is subject to argument. Is it Dusty versus Ole? The Rock & Roll Express versus The Midnight Express? Stone Cold versus Vince? Lawler versus Kaufman? Raven versus Dreamer? Bret versus HBK? Punk versus Drew? I can’t name just one. But one of my favorites for long-term storytelling was Bobby Heenan versus Hulk Hogan. That one went from the AWA to WWE to WCW and beyond. Let’s go with the Brain and the Hulkster.

I recently saw Glenn Jacobs, aka Kane, interrupt a political speech, put on the Kane mask, and chokeslam an intern through a table before resuming his speech. What five politicians would you like to see Kane put through a table?

While I’m not crazy about Jacobs on all his issues, I like him far more than most politicians and I’d love to see him move up to a higher office, such as Governor, Senator, or beyond. As for who I’d like to see him put through a table, how about Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Adam Schiff, Mitt Romney, and Nancy Pelosi?

If you could put together your dream three-man announce team, who would you have?

A three-person team to sit at ringside and call the action. My main announcer would be Rich Landrum, the one-time host of NWA World Wide Wrestling during the Crockett years. His two partners to handle color would be Dutch Mantell and Bobby Heenan.

CM Punk & Cody Rhodes versus Drew McIntyre & Roman Reigns. Who wins?

Of course, there would be lots of craziness and chaos and all sorts of shenanigans going on. I doubt there would be a clean finish, but if there had to be a clear winner, I’d go with Drew & Roman. It’d be done in a manner that doesn’t hurt Cody or Punk in the slightest, but Drew and our Tribal Chief would get their arms raised.

Who is the best heel of the past three years? Dominik Mysterio or MJF?

Dom has stayed the bad guy and is constantly reinventing himself as his character develops. MJF lost traction during the baby-face run and is getting stale, at least to me. Dominik Mysterio is the biggest heel for sure.

Ryback recently revealed he will never join WWE again ‘in my life as long as Hunter is in charge’. Thoughts?

I doubt that Triple H or anyone else has offered any invites to come back. Cryback is just spouting off nonsense as usual and hoping that someone will pay attention to him. He hasn’t wrestled a match since August, 2018 and is for all purposes, considered as retired by everyone, but himself. He keeps talking, but no major promotion has expressed any interest in almost six years. He’s not coming back to the ring.

Who would be on your Mt. Rushmore of Wrestling Couples? Do one for WWE and one for wrestling in general.

For the WWE, my Mt. Rushmore of couples would be Triple H & Stephanie, Macho Man & Liz, Dominik & Rhea, and Goldust & Marlena, aka Terri Runnels. As for all time, let’s go with Triple & Stephanie, Tully Blanchard & Baby Doll, Adrian Street & Miss Linda, and Macho/Liz.

Do you think Darby Allin will ever be the AEW World Champion? How about Orange Cassidy?

Darby will always be a secondary champion. He’s too reckless and injury-prone to trust with the top prize of the company. As for Orange Cassidy, he wouldn’t be my pick for the top guy, but he has evolved his character since coming to AEW and is a solid performer. I can see Cassidy wearing the AEW World Championship at some point.

Hangman Adam Page or Bron Breakker?

Bron Breakker and it’s not even close.

Why do wrestling companies keep Kendo Sticks stashed under the ring?

I’ve always wondered about that. Tables, chairs, fire extinguishers, etc. All of those being under a ring makes sense. A toolbox? That makes sense. And even a stretcher makes sense. But how is a kendo stick used to set up the ring, take down the ring, or for anything except for bashing someone’s head in? They serve no purpose except to be used as a weapon. I guess this is one of the topics where we are supposed to suspend our belief and just go with it despite the lack of logic. At least a 2×4 or sheets of plywood would make sense. A kendo stick though? Oy vey!

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 kendo sticks and I’ll see you at the matches.

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