Tossing Salt Presents:
Ultimate Wrestling Q&A
Jey Uso, Gene Snitsky, Tay Melo & 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.

How do you rate Jey Uso’s World Heavyweight Championship reign? Do you think Uso will ever become champion again, or was this reign a one-time deal?

Jey had an okay run as the World Champion, but I wouldn’t call it great. The fan response was off the charts, but the feuds and matches were lacking. Unfortunately, when Jey’s run as World Champion is talked about in the future, he’ll be compared to Jack Swagger and Jinder Mahal more than Triple H, HBK, or Hogan. I’d rate it a 7 out of 10. I don’t think he’ll have any more runs as the man.

Who do you think will be the mystery man in the Fatal-4 Way next week on RAW for King of the Ring?

Most likely, Karrion Kross. But I’d like to see Ron Killings inserted into the match. Either name works for me.

The National Wrestling Alliance has signed a new streaming deal with ROKU. Thoughts?

This is a big deal and a major move for the NWA. I still think a major cable network deal with strong support would be better, but ROKU should help bring some eyes to the product. I wish them the very best.

Do you think TKO will cut and sell WWE when the numbers dip?

TKO is all about the money, but WWE makes money, and so long as that continues, they should be safe. Adjustments may be made as needed, but I think TKO is committed to this partnership.

Do you want to see Snitsky make a WWE return for a one-off appearance?

I didn’t until I saw the interview with Chris Van Vliet. And he’s won me over. I have two things that I want to see. A Royal Rumble appearance would be cool. And a backstage scene where one of the WWE talents, one with a baby, runs into Snitsky backstage, and he asks if he can “hold the baby”. Just imagine the response.

Would you chant “We Want Shotzi” at a WWE show?

No, I wouldn’t.

What do you think about Tay Melo not being excited about her AEW return?

It’s just nerves. Tay hasn’t wrestled in front of a crowd in over two years, and to make the return on live television would be nerve-wracking for anyone. Once she gets in the ring, she’ll be okay.

Mr. Wrestling II versus Sami Zayn. Who wins?

Sami is far more versatile as a performer, but Wrestling II was a legend in the territory days, and as tough as they come. This would be an interesting match, but I don’t see these two having any chemistry. I think Wrestling II would win.

Mariah May’s official WWE name is Blake Monroe. Thoughts?

The name is somewhat generic and doesn’t stand out to me at all. But maybe May will make it work and make that generic name a household name. We’ll just have to watch and see.

You’re ten years old and going to a wrestling show. What is the main event?

This would be 1976-77 in Jim Crockett Promotions so the main events would be Blackjack Mulligan and Paul Jones feuding over the United States Championship, The Anderson Brothers against Ric Flair and Greg Valentine, The Mighty Igor versus The Masked Superstar, and Mr. Wrestling Tim Woods versus King Kong Angelo Mosca.

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