Tossing Salt Presents:
Ultimate Wrestling Q&A
Royalties, Jeff Hardy, Referees & 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, guiding light, and the man with the best mullet since Billy Ray. Are you ready? Let’s do this.

Do you think WWE and TKO are intentionally shortchanging wrestlers on royalties?

Intentionally? That would be wrong and possibly illegal. I’m sure that it’s purely miscommunication by TKO with talents like Kevin Nash, The Sandman, and Stevie Richards. After all, TKO represents corporate America, and if the little man can’t trust big business, who can we trust? It’s just a misunderstanding (rolls eyes).

Do you think WWE should stop using the U.S. anthem at international shows?

Nope. WWE is based in the United States and represents the United States. America has some issues to be sure, but it’s still the greatest nation on earth, period. And WWE should be proud to be an American-based company. God Bless America. ‘Nuff said!

Do you think WWE is too quick to cut developmental talent, or is it smart business?

If the person has been there for two to three years and isn’t getting better, cut them loose and move on to someone else. It’s just common sense and good business.

Do you want to see Kiera Hogan land in WWE next, or should she go back to TNA?

Who? Oh yeah, she was in TNA, and then went to AEW. Honestly, I’ve never been impressed by her, so I don’t care what she does.

Jeff Hardy says he’s writing a book focused on his alcoholism. Would you read a no-filter autobiography from Jeff Hardy?

Jeff has had an amazing and oftentimes wild career and life. I know he has some stories to tell. I would absolutely read any book he was to put out.

Should referees be in the WWE Hall of Fame?

You can’t have wrestling without three things. A ring, the wrestlers, and the referee. A good referee can make or break a match or story. Yes, they belong in the HOF. And before you ask, my first picks would be either Tommy Young or Charles Robinson.

Ronda Rousey, commenting on Stephanie Vaquer’s victory at WWE Crown Jewel, called her overrated and said that she is being pushed by the WWE management. Thoughts?

Ronda is a good fighter, but who is she to judge the abilities of a professional wrestler? As a wrestler, Ronda wasn’t all that either. She had the legit fighting background and reputation to carry her, but she wasn’t able to lead a match or build other women. They had to carry her. And Vaquer is being pushed by WWE management? DUH! Of course she is. That’s how it works and how WWE makes stars. Once again, DUH!

Asuka versus Luna Vachon. Who wins?

Luna was a great character and talented wrestler, but in the ring itself, she would not be ready for Asuka. The promos and build would be excellent, but the match itself? Asuka all the way.

Do you agree that Bronson Reed automatically should get a world title shot after defeating Roman Reigns?

Nothing is automatic, and Reed deserves a match at some point, but he’s not ready to be the World Champion yet.

Do you think Mike Santana is the right choice to lead TNA as its World Champion?

Sure. Why not.

The Hardys beat Team 3-D at Bound for Glory. After the match, Bubba and D-Von removed their wrestling boots and handed them to Matt & Jeff. So, are the Dudley Boyz retired?

D-Von had been talking about going out on his own terms and hinting around at this being his last match. Bubba has so many other things going on, with the school, Busted Open Radio, and WWE LFG, that he doesn’t really have the time for regular in-ring performances. So yeah, I would say that as in-ring wrestlers, Team 3-D, aka The Dudley Boys, are retired.

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; that is all people need to know. I’ll see you at the matches.

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