Tossing Salt Presents:
Ultimate Wrestling Q&A
Nikki Bella, Carlito, CM Punk & 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 want to see a Gunther vs. Goldberg match?

Not really, but if it’s booked correctly, with the right person winning, the retiring legend looking good, but going out on his back, and the Champion carrying the legend to a good match as he keeps his title, I won’t mind.

Custody of Dominik Match: Special Referee Rhea Ripley. Liv Morgan versus Roxanne Perez. Who wins?

If this match happens, I would prefer to see Liv walk out with Dom. But looking at this, I have a better idea for a match. A triple-threat Dom on a pole match between Liv, Roxanne, and Rhea, with the Deadbeat Dad, Rey Mysterio as the guest referee. And I’d have Rhea win.

Nikki Bella blames “ignorant men” for most of the hate she receives online. What do you think about her comments? Do you agree or disagree?

The huge majority of wrestling fans are men so that part of her blame-game post makes sense. But I don’t think it makes us ignorant. Her personality isn’t all that, and she comes across as unlikeable. We can’t be blamed for that. That’s all on her.

Is WWE doing the multi-man matches too often, or do you like the triple-threats and fatal 4-way matches?

I don’t mind the multi-man matches because they allow for pairings and match-ups that we wouldn’t normally see otherwise. I don’t like the no-disqualification rule that goes with those matches. There have been way too many as of late and WWE does need to cut back a little bit. Less is more. But maybe change it so a DQ means elimination from the match and the wrestler disqualified is eliminated while the others continue? That part needs to be fixed.

Do you want to see Carlito back on TV soon? And if so, where should he go next?

I’d love to see Carlito back on TV in WWE and with Judgment Day. If that isn’t possible, maybe some matches with his brother and cousin, Primo and Epico, who were working some dates in TNA. Maybe a reformation of his old tag team with Chris Masters in the NWA would be good. If not WWE, then one of those two promotions would be my favorite option.

Do you think Mr. Iguana has long-term potential in WWE? Or is this just a gimmick fans will get tired of fast?

If less is more and he’s used randomly, Mr. Iguana can be a long-term success in WWE. If they try to push him as a serious wrestler and a top guy, the fans will revolt and lose interest quickly.

Big Van Vader versus Big John Studd versus Big Bronson Reed. Who wins?

This would be a big match with three big men. I hope that the ring will be reinforced. It’s a tough call, but I’ll go with Big Van Vader as the big winner for this big match.

Do you think CM Punk made the right call by going to Saudi Arabia—or did he turn his back on his own message?

CM Punk criticized the Saudi trips when he was part of AEW, part of the opposition. Now, he’s part of the WWE, trying to prove himself as a company guy, and hell, money talks. He’s making the right call.

Do you think AEW will still end up on Max after the Warner split—or is a new media home on the horizon?

If not on Max, where would they go? YouTube again? I think that, at least until their contract with WBD expires, they’re safe on Max. Once that deal expires, they’re going to have some major issues finding a media home, but for now, they’re good.

Would you like to see either Nick or Brooke Hogan get involved in professional wrestling? If so, what kind of role and with what company?

The time has passed for either of Hogan’s children to be a part of professional wrestling. If possible, they’re even more unlikeable than their father is. Whatever it is they’re doing now, they need to keep doing that and leave the business of professional wrestling alone.

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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