Tossing Salt Presents:
Ultimate Wrestling Q&A
WWE Releases, Alicia Fox, B-Fab & 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 will end up buying Carlos Colon’s WWC Promotion in Puerto Rico?

WWE already owns the Video Library of the Puerto Rican-based promotion, so purchasing the company when and if Colon decides to fully retire wouldn’t be a major surprise to anyone. It wouldn’t surprise me at all.

Robert Stone is trying to take over Santino Marella’s role as DOA in TNA. Thoughts?

More interaction between NXT and TNA, with two of the most underrated characters in each company. I do not doubt that we’ll eventually get a match between the two men. This is very much worth keeping an eye on and watching.

Alicia Fox, under her real name, Victoria Crawford, has returned to wrestling and is in TNA. Thoughts?

I’ve always liked Alicia Fox and she’s a good character who really knows how to work an audience. Now that she’s gotten her demons under control, I’m happy to see her back in action. And in her current role, working with Santino, plus acting as an ally of Tessa Blanchard, can help Tessa as well. Good move by TNA.

WWE has confirmed that WWE Crown Jewel 2025 will take place in Perth, Australia, rather than in Saudi Arabia. Thoughts?

This was a surprise, but I guess TKO cares more about the perception of working with the Saudis than Vince did. Either that, or they have something else planned for the Saudi shows. Regardless of why, WWE is seeing many great opportunities in Australia, and is taking advantage as they should. Good for them.

WWE has released both Shayna Baszler and Dakota Kai. Thoughts?

I’d like to say I’m surprised, but neither woman has been featured on television for quite a while, so it’s not a total shock. And Shayna has spent more time wrestling for other promotions such as Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport than working actual WWE events. I hate to see this, but both of these women will be fine and do well regardless of wherever they wrestle next. I’m sure that Tony Khan is already looking at the calendar and counting down the days until they’re available.

WWE has released Braun Strowman. Thoughts?

Braun is a surprise, but I can understand it. Since his return to WWE after his last exit, Braun has only been a shadow of what he used to be. Frequent injuries and the reaction that he once got just isn’t there anymore. Braun will be fine and do okay. I’m sure that as with Shayna and Dakota, the AEW lawyers are already waiting in anticipation.

Actor Ben Affleck says that he’s interested in playing the role of Ric Flair in a bio-pic movie. Would you like to see Affleck play the role of Flair? If not Ben, then who?

Affleck as The Nature Boy? Well, he’s already been Batman, Daredevil, a Fallen Angel, a comic book writer, and the guy from the shoe store who liked to have fun with women in a very uncomfortable place that is not the back of a Volkswagen, so why the hell not? Affleck is a damn good actor and he’d probably do a great job as the limousine-riding, jet-flying, wheeling-dealing, kiss-stealing, son of a gun. Also, Affleck means big budget and maximum exposure. Make it happen, Hollyweird. And if not Ben Affleck, how about Jeremy Allen White, from Shameless? He’s already played Kerry Von Erich in the Iron Claw movie, so would playing The Nature Boy be that hard?

Do you think WWE should prioritize hiring more women in their creative department?

WWE needs to hire the smartest, most creative, and talented people that they can. Gender, race, religion, or anything else should not play a part in the hiring process. Qualifications and experience matter. Gender does not.

Do you think should WWE give a push to B-FAB this year?

Why? She hasn’t impressed me in any way, be it in the ring or on the mic. She’s there, but she hasn’t shown me anything to deserve a push as of yet.

Do you want to see Roman Reigns and CM Punk team up again?

Regardless of whether we want it or not, I think it’s inevitable. And yeah, I’m cool with that.

And there you go. 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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