Tossing Salt Presents:
Ultimate Wrestling Q&A
Shotzi, Naomi, Summer Rae & 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.

Shotzi Blackheart has not been fired by WWE but has been informed that her contract will not be renewed. Her profile has been moved to the WWE Alumni section. Thoughts?

So, there is still time for WWE to change their minds. Shotzi is a decent worker, but honestly, I had forgotten all about her. This sucks, but when that contract expires, she’ll be free to do anything. I don’t think she’ll be out of a job for very long.

Nick Bockwinkel, Harley Race, and Bob Backlund versus Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and John Cena. Who wins?

The three top wrestlers of the ’80s versus the three top wrestlers of today. This would be a fun match if nothing else. I think the old guys would win, with Cody happily taking the fall.

Last night, Naomi tweeted, “If I was doing releases I would have kept everyone and just released @Jade_Cargill.” What are your thoughts on Naomi’s comments about Jade Cargill during a time when mass layoffs happened?

Naomi is a heel. She’s taking the news of the day, playing off of it, and being a heel. That’s what a true heel would do and since her switch to being a bad girl, she is killing it and doing great, especially with comments like this. People are complaining, but there’s a word for those people. Marks!

Do you think Matt Cardona is right? Should released WWE stars take control and follow his path—or is WWE still the top of the mountain?

WWE is and will always be the ultimate destination and top of the mountain, but it takes time and work to get there. Following the example set by Cardona and Drew McIntyre, it’s good advice and a smart way to go.

Do you think Samantha Irvin’s music video is being unfairly buried—or are fans just being honest about the content?

I went and watched her video. Her music is okay, but it’s nothing outstanding or special in my opinion. It’s not being buried. It’s just not all that good. She’s just looking for excuses.

Do you want to see Summer Rae back in the ring?

Summer Rae was okay, but not one of the standout stars of her era. If WWE does hold the Evolution 2 PLE this summer as rumored, Summer would make a great choice for an appearance or cameo. But, so far as full-time back in WWE as a wrestler, I haven’t much interest in that.

Do you think Stone Cold should step back into the ring one more time, even in an exhibition match?

If Stone Cold wants to do it, he’ll find a way to do it. Should he? I’d like to see Austin wrestle again, but the final decision is his and his alone, as it should be.

If you could erase one wrestler’s injury from their career and then watch their career play out, who would it be?

Arn Anderson. Arn was in his prime when the neck surgery forced his retirement. It would have been great to see Arn finish out his career and have the great matches he deserved, as the legend he truly is. Double A would be my choice.

Is TKO ruining WWE?

With the huge increase in prices across the board, they’re surely not helping. It’s great to see WWE grow and expand, but the greed for more money is pricing out the fans and hurting the company. It can’t be sustained and when it collapses due to the lack of an audience, who can’t afford it anymore, it’s going to be a major kick in the balls. TKO needs to address that situation before anything else.

In your opinion, who is the biggest liar in pro wrestling?

Most wrestlers tend to exaggerate and stretch the truth. That’s part of the job. But who does it more than anyone else? Take one guess, brother! Yeah, I’ve gotta go with Hulk Hogan for this one.

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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