Tossing Salt Presents:
Ultimate Wrestling Q&A
Ken Shamrock, Kyle Fletcher, Alberto Del Rio & More
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Doug Maynard

It’s the Ultimate Wrestling Q&A. I’m Doug. Let’s get funky like a monkey and do this. Let’s roll.

Bully Ray recently stated that he thinks Chris Jericho will finish his career in WWE and not AEW. Thoughts?

A final run as a manager/mentor and a WWE Hall of Fame induction? I can see why Bubba thinks this. And he’s probably right.

What do you think about Kyle Fletcher?

A talented kid with a good look and impressive ring skills, but I don’t see any improvement over the past few years. He’s a talented guy with a lot of potential, but I don’t see him ever being a star. He’s just another guy on the roster. He’s reliable and can be used to fill in any spaces or holes in the roster or stories, but he just doesn’t have that ‘it factor’ in my opinion.

Which show means more? All In or WrestleMania?

WrestleMania is a happening that even non-wrestling fans know about. All In is just another show on the docket and unless someone is a die-hard fan, most people could care less. It’s not even close.

Alberto Del Rio says he wants to talk with AEW President Tony Khan about potentially doing business together. He also says “It’s not fair that the world is destroying” Vince McMahon right now. Thoughts?

Del Rio made his bed and in today’s world of cancel culture, I doubt either WWE or AEW would be interested in a conversation with him. Given his history with Saraya, I can’t see Tony Khan giving him any consideration at all. Maybe if he was to truly change and seek redemption as a person, but I don’t see any signs of that. As for the Vince comment, he’s not totally wrong, but it’s just an opinion and I doubt anyone cares what he thinks about the Vince situation.

Does Ken Shamrock belong in the WWE Hall of Fame?

I think his history and career speaks for itself. Yes.

Vince Torelli versus Chad Gable. Who wins?

With both men in their primes. I think Torelli would have the edge and score a win. And for those of you who don’t know, Torelli was the name used by Ken Shamrock when he first got involved in wrestling.

Are you for or against SmackDown moving to 3 hours beginning in 2025?

I guess USA Network doesn’t want to lose any WWE content time when Smackdown becomes their wrestling show and they lose RAW. I get it. If Smackdown and WWE continue to be as good as it’s been recently, I don’t mind the extra hour.

Lita recently spoke of how she’d like to see championship titles lose their status as Men’s or Women’s championships, preferring instead to have everyone challenge for all titles. Thoughts?

It sounds good, but it would never work. The distinctions between the titles add to the history and story behind each belt and add to the prestige of the championship. Unless a promotion wants every title in their company to look and feel alike, it’s better to add the distinctions and unique characteristics of each belt.

Miro, aka Rusev, recently asked for his release from AEW. Would you like to see Rusev back in WWE?

I just wonder what took so long. I expected this several years ago. And yes, the return of Rusev under the auspices of Triple H could be an awesome thing. I’d like to see it happen.

We know that a break-up between Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair is inevitable. Which one should do the heel turn?

It is inevitable. When it happens, Jade should turn on Bianca. Bianca is a far better babyface than a heel, while Jade proved in AEW that she’s much better as a heel than a face. It would make for a fun feud.

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 take a break. I’ll see you at the matches.

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