Tossing Salt Presents:
Ultimate Wrestling Q&A
Bronson Reed, Britt Baker, Adam Copeland & 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? Happy Birthday to me. Let’s do this.

Bronson Reed states that he does not sign autographs at airports. Thoughts?

At the airport, I can’t blame him. At the airport, the wrestlers are usually in a hurry and jetlagged. Who wants to deal with crazy stalkers and wanna-be fortune hunters seeking to harass you? Fans who are polite, respectful, and decent are great, but those who stalk out the airport to ambush the wrestlers rarely are. I can’t blame Bronson a bit.

Allegedly, Britt Baker is trying to get out of her AEW contract, which doesn’t expire until mid-2026. Should AEW hold her to her contract or release her?

Due most likely to her past relationship with Adam Cole, AEW doesn’t seem to have any desire to use her for anything, but they also don’t want to release her. It’s a crazy world, but at least she’s still getting paid. If the rumors about her backstage attitude are true, WWE won’t put up with it and she won’t last long with the Fed. AEW should just cut their losses and let her go.

What legends would you like to see show up as part of WWE Evolution 2?

I’d love to see Lelani Kai make a return, and if they’re talking about true pioneers of Women’s wrestling, hopefully Baby Doll, Missy Hyatt, Ivory, Victoria, and Precious with/ Jimmy Garvin, will all be sitting at ringside, and given their flowers at this event.

Bob Orton Jr. & Dutch Mantell versus Austin Theory & Grayson Waller. Who wins?

Theory and Waller are younger, stronger, and two amazing stars of the future, but Orton and Dutch have the knowledge, experience, and sneakiness factor heavily in their favor. Orton and Dutch would win when Orton nails Theory with the cast still on his arm.

Do you think Adam Copeland has one more big moment left in him?

With the right motivation and opponent, plus a lot of smoke and mirrors, I think Cope could still pull off an eye-opening moment and make people take notice. But the cards would have to align just perfectly and I don’t think he has more than one left. Sad, but this last run has killed so much of what makes Edge special, it’s scary.

Who was your favorite World Champion of the ’70s?

I was rather young in that period but was already a fan of the world’s greatest sport, professional wrestling. I was growing up on Crockett Promotions, so my attention was always on NWA. The 70s were The Funks, Hack Brisco, Dusty, Baba, and the man who stood above them all. My favorite? The toughest man on God’s green earth, Handsome Harley Race.

Elimination Chamber Match: Randy Orton & Bob Orton Jr. versus Mr. Perfect & Curtis Axel versus Blackjack Mulligan & Barry Windham versus Angelo Mosca & Angelo Mosca Jr. versus Verne Gagne & Greg Gagne versus Dusty Rhodes & Cody Rhodes. Who wins?

Look at all these legendary father-son combinations. This would be an epic dream match for sure and could easily go to any team. The favorites have to be Dusty & Cody, Randy & Cowboy Bob, or Verne & Greg Gagne. I think we’d get an upset. How about the son and grandson of Larry ‘The Axe’ Hennig, Curt and Joe Hennig? Yeppers. I’d pick Mr. Perfect and Curtis Axel to win. And that would be, absolutely perfect.

Has WWE already dropped the ball with R-Truth’s comeback?

The main roster is so packed, that it’s hard for anyone to keep the spotlight and get the heavy push. With Truth, we’ll just need to keep our eyes open and watch how this develops.

Drew McIntyre versus Sean O’Haire. Who wins?

These guys are matched up very well in size and strength. Drew has easily become what the ideal pro wrestler should be. O’Haire had all the potential, but he never reached his full potential. This match would be so damn good. It’s a tough call, but Drew would end up with the victory.

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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