Tossing Salt Presents:
Ultimate Wrestling Q&A
Apollo Crews, Asuka, R-Truth & More
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Doug Maynard

Welcome to the show. It’s the only pro wrestling Q&A that matters. You have questions and I have answers. It’s the Ultimate Wrestling Q&A. I’m Doug, your party host and Guiding Light. Are you ready? Let’s do this.

Do you think WWE should re-sign Karrion Kross, or is he better off testing the free-agent waters again?

I’m torn on this one. I like Kross as a character, and his Devil’s Advocate actions have caught my attention. But, the fans aren’t buying it and the response he gets from the live audience is zero. At this point, he’d be better off to go away for a while, reinvent himself, and try again later. WWE has tried repeatedly and he’s just not working out.

Do you prefer escape or pin/submit in a cage match?

It should be either pinfall or submission to get a victory. Anything else defeats the purpose of the cage.

Jake Paul has said that he would like to manage Logan Paul & fears he would break his back if he were to get into a WWE ring. Thoughts?

While I can see Jake Paul showing up every so often to support his brother, if he isn’t willing to work in the ring and take bumps, WWE doesn’t need him. He should just continue doing what he’s doing and leave the wrestling and WWE to Logan.

Should WWE bring Apollo Crews back as a heel or a babyface character? Do you think he needs a makeover?

Apollo has been rebooted and reinvented so many times, I think the ship has sailed with his character. Forget the makeover. Cut him loose and let him go already.

Do you think that AEW benefits from having the Young Bucks and Kenny Omega in EVP roles?

They benefitted in the beginning from the name recognition, but for the past couple of years, The Bucks have been far more of a burden than a help. They don’t contribute that I can see, and should be stripped of that EVP title and paycheck. As for Kenny, the jury is still out, but he’d be better off focusing on the wrestling and not worrying about backstage duties. He doesn’t need that title or job either.

Chelsea Green & Piper Niven versus Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez. Who wins?

Before all is said and done, we’ll probably end up seeing this match take place for the Women’s Tag Team Championship in WWE. It’s almost inevitable. And when it does happen, it could go either way. My pick would be Chelsea Green and Piper Niven.

Do you want to see R-Truth involved in this John Cena vs Cody Rhodes feud going into WrestleMania?

Truth’s childhood hero has betrayed us all. If there isn’t some interaction between Truth and Cena at some point, what is the purpose? It has to happen.

How do you see Ilja Dragunov’s return playing out in WWE? Do you think he’ll pick up where he left off, or will he have to rebuild his momentum?

Dragonuv is a fantastic wrestler and one of the best currently under a WWE contract, but the company has moved on while he’s been out of action. Dragunov will have to start fresh and rebuild his momentum. The roster is so stacked right now, he’s just another guy, as talented as he is, and will be lost in the shuffle until he does something big to make a major impact.

Should WWE bring Asuka back as a babyface or heel character?

Asuka is such a beloved character by WWE fans that, after being away for nearly a year, is going to be cheered when she returns to the ring. Anything short of murdering Rhea Ripley, the fans are going to cheer Asuka. So, babyface is the way to go.

Would you like to see London’s Wembley Stadium host a WWE Premium Live Event?

Absolutely, if for no other reason than to sell out the arena, set a new record, and make AEW’s alleged attendance record a memory. Yes, I’m being petty, but I want to see it happen.

And there you go. My thanks for reading. Comments, thoughts, and questions are welcome and appreciated. Reach me by e-mail at Doug28352@yahoo.com or on X at @Doug28352. 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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