Tossing Salt Presents:
Ultimate Wrestling Q&A
Michelle McCool, Travis Scott, Ric Flair & More
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Doug Maynard

I’m Doug, your resident Guiding Light and Party Host. And this is the Ultimate Wrestling Q&A. Do you have questions? I have the answers. Are you ready? Let’s roll.

WWE is in talks with Peacock to continue airing PLEs after their current deal expires in 2026. Thoughts?

If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. The partnership with Peacock has been very good for WWE, and they’re interested in maintaining the status quo. To me, that sounds like it’s best for business.

So, in one episode, we got multiple scissor stabbings, plus one man trying to set another on fire. So, is AEW really where the best wrestle?

Pushing the envelope and being revolutionary is one thing, but AEW has not only jumped the shark, but they’re doing cartwheels around it as well. It’s stuff like that, happening almost every week, that drives away the average wrestling fans. That’s not wrestling. That’s just nonsense.

WWE LFG has replaced Mickie James with Michelle McCool for their upcoming Season Two, allegedly at the request of The Undertaker. Thoughts?

While I can understand Taker wanting to look out for his wife, this is just wrong. It’s a total slap in the face to Mickie James. Why can’t McCool just make an appearance and speak to the trainees? In my opinion, The Undertaker has overstepped his bounds and Mickie is getting a raw deal and totally disrespected. WWE should be ashamed.

If Steve Austin were to have one more match, who do you think his opponent should be?

Stone Cold Steve Austin versus The Straight Edge Superstar, CM Punk. The story writes itself and the match would be great. And if Punk is too big a name, Dominik Mysterio works well too. Either match would be incredible and well worth watching.

What do you think about Travis Scott’s involvement in WWE? Should they continue to use him?

He’s only there because he’s friends with The Rock, and TKO likes celebrities, which he allegedly qualifies for. Should TKO and WWE keep having him appear? No, they shouldn’t. He doesn’t add anything to the product, and his actions prove he doesn’t belong. Even David Arquette or Kevin Federline would be better.

WWE is planning on having Evolution 2, an all-woman PLE in July. Thoughts?

I’ve been wanting to see this happen for a long time, and right now, it’s the perfect time. Between the main roster, NXT, and TNA, not to mention Evolve and the LFG series, there are more talented women on WWE’s radar than at any other time in history. Just imagine the possibilities. Bringing back WWE Evolution is a great move.

What subjects or topics would you like to see covered by Dark Side of the Ring?

Most of the best ones have already been covered, but some possibilities are The American Love Machine, Art Barr, the murder of Dino Bravo, the death of Brian Christopher, Billy Jack Haynes, the rise and fall of Hannibal, Chyna, CM Punk and AEW, Rock & Roll Buck Zumhofe, the life and career of Ann Casey, and the recent Bobby Fulton/Dillon Hines scandals that recently made headlines. Hell, that’s a full season right there.

Who wins a Championship next? Ludwig Kaiser, Damian Priest, Logan Paul, or Karrion Kross?

It’s a tough call because all of these men are getting pushed to a limited degree these days and are seen frequently on television. The next one to wear WWE gold? I think it will be Ludqig Kaiser. How about Kaiser & Pete Dunne as a tag team challenging the War Raiders? Sounds good to me.

“John Cena will have to go through me to get to 17” — Ric Flair. Should WWE turn this into an angle and have Cena & The Rock beat up Flair?

WWE should just ignore Flair. Everyone else is. Ric just wants attention and nothing more.

Who would be on the Mt. Rushmore of AEW Wrestling?

Bryan Danielson, Chris Jericho, Jon Moxley, and Toni Storm would be my picks.

And there you go. My thanks for reading. Comments, thoughts, and 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 foreign objects, and I’ll see you at the matches.

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