Tossing Salt Presents:
Ultimate Wrestling Q&A
JD McDonagh, Cody Rhodes, Ray Fenix & 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.

Santino Marella versus Disco Inferno. Who wins?

Both men can wrestle when they choose to so this would be a surprisingly good match. Of course, there would be comedy and shenanigans as well. I’m going with Santino for the win.

What do you want to see JD McDonagh do when he returns? Should he rejoin The Judgment Day or break out on his own?

While I expect that there will be much love and respect for JD when he returns, he’s not ready for a solo run just yet. I’d have him return to Judgment Day, be torn by loyalties to Finn and the rest of the group, and play it by ear as to what comes next. Eventually, he might be a singles star, but for now, the best interest lies with Judgment Day.

What will it take for AEW Dynamite to get 1 million cable viewers again?

A miracle, a new booker, consistency in the stories and matches, and a breakout star that the fans fall in love with who can do no wrong. Or all of the above.

Do you agree with John Cena that Cody Rhodes lacks authenticity?

I hate to agree with Cena on anything, but he’s kind of right on this one. Cody is the perfect corporate guy and is about as authentic as Kofi Kingston’s Jamaican accent or Santino’s unibrow. Cody is an amalgam of every wrestler he’s worked with, trained under, and studied. It works for him and his career, but it’s not the real Cody. Not even close.

Drew McIntyre versus Kerry Von Erich. Who wins?

As awesome as Kerry Von Erich was when he was on his game, Drew is bigger, stronger, faster, and a better all-around wrestler. This match would be either very good or very bad. Drew would end up with the victory.

What are your thoughts on WWE scrapping plans for Giovanni Vinci before his release?

Someone in management, high on the food chain, doesn’t like Vinci. WWE dropped the ball with that move, dropping Vinci so quickly without giving him any kind of chance. A big blunder by the WWE for sure.

Remember Legend’s House on the WWE Network? If you were told to gather a cast for a 2025 version of that show, with ten wrestling legends, who would you pick?

Ten legends and personalities that are healthy enough, famous enough, and would make great characters for a program like this? My picks would be Arn Anderson, Buff Bagwell, Disco Inferno, Missy Hyatt, Baby Doll, Jazz, William Regal, Teddy Long, Santino Marella, and Maven.

Do you think Liv Morgan & Dominik Mysterio vs. CM Punk & AJ Lee should happen at WrestleMania?

I believe that Liv Morgan mentioned this match as a dream match, and I agree that it would be cool to see. It won’t happen at Mania because CM Punk is already busy that weekend, plus there isn’t enough time to build and promote this match. But maybe at SummerSlam? Bringing AJ Lee in for some purpose, plus setting up a reason for the match to happen takes time. Mania is a no-go, but SummerSlam would be perfect.

What do you want to see from Rey Fenix’s WWE run? Singles gold or Lucha Bros tag dominance?

For the immediate future, singles matches and building his character for the fans who may not know much about Fenix should be the plan. As for the future, why not both singles and tag team gold? Just play it by ear and see which way the wind blows. Fenix would make a good champion, regardless of what title it might be.

Do you want to see The Bella Twins part of WWE Evolution 2?

Like them or not, The Bellas are a big part of the WWE and the growth of women’s wrestling over the past two decades. If WWE Evolution 2 does happen, The Bella Twins should be a part of the show.

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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