Tossing Salt Presents:
Ultimate Wrestling Q&A
Andrade, Bryan Danielson, Seth Rollins & 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 Cyrus. Are you ready? Let’s do this.

You’re told to book a Royal Rumble match – and you pick the wrestlers. Any thirty men, living or dead, to round out the match. Who are you picking? Who comes in first? Who wins?

Fantasy booking for the Royal Rumble? That sounds like fun. May thirty men, in order of entry, would be Michael Hayes and Kerry Von Erich to start things off. Sgt. Slaughter is next, followed by Jimmy Valiant. Next would be Bruiser Brody, Arn Anderson, Bobby Eaton, and Barry Windham. Magnum TA is next,m followed by Ivan Koloff. Next is Bob Backlund, Zack Ryder, Samoa Joe, and Seth Rollins. The American Dream, Dusty Rhodes, and Dominik Mysterio. Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Diamond Dallas Page follow. Ric Flair, La Parka, and Larry Zbyszko are next. Brock Lesnar, followed by Steve Austin, followed by HBK, and Hulk Hogan. Kane, Jerry Lawler, and Randy Savage follow to round out the field. And the winner? Magnum TA.

Who was the WWF Champion of your childhood?

When I was born, Bruno Sammartino was the champion, but the first one I remember hearing about and knowing about would be Bob Backlund.

Andrade and WWE lawyers have allegedly worked out an exit from his No-Compete clause, and Andrade is now eligible to sign with AEW.Thoughts?

I’m glad that Andrade found a way out of the WWE clutches and can wrestle again. Now, he can move on with his life, become one of Tony Khan’s wrestling toys, and make plenty of money.

Would you like to see AEW launch a women’s Continental Classic in 2026?

I have no interest in it, but it’s one of Tony Khan’s great ideas to change the world of professional wrestling, so if that’s what he wants, more power to him.

What do you think of Triple H and Bryson DeChambeau teaming up with the White House for a fitness message?

Major corporations and sports figures have been teaming up with the White House for decades to encourage America’s youth to lose weight and be healthy. It’s always been this way, and always will be. Despite everyone getting upset, it’s really not a big deal.

Greg “The Hammer” Valentine versus Bronson Reed. Who wins?

This would be a fun, yet stiff match. Reed moves well for a big man and improves every time he steps into the ring. And Valentine, he’s a methodical wrestling machine who only moves in one direction, forward. If Greg manages to get Reed down, he’s locking in his figure-four and captures the win.

Would you date someone who is not a wrestling fan?

Whoever I date doesn’t have to be a fan of wrestling, so long as they understand that the wrestling is my thing, and takes up a fair portion of my life and time. They can do their thing, and I’ll do mine, and we’ll be good. They don’t have to like wrestling, but accept that it’s part of the package, and we’ll be gucci.

Do you think Seth Rollins is justified in calling himself the real World Heavyweight Champion?

Seth is a heel, and he never lost the title. It was vacated due to injury. He’s justified, and I wouldn’t expect anything less.

Who would you rather hang out with? Jim Cornette or Vince Russo?

Cornette, so long as we don’t talk politics. We can trade wrestling stories and comments about people, and we’d be great. Russo is a smart guy, but after the 15th “Bro!”, I’d be wanting to punch him in the mouth.

Would you like to see Bryan Danielson make a full return to wrestling, or has he earned a peaceful retirement?

If he were physically able and healthy enough, then a return would be great. But, given his current health status, he’s better, in my opinion, to stay out of the ring.

Ric Flair is allegedly doing Cameos, and doing them drunk. Thoughts?

Why am I not surprised? Ric will do anything for money, but to be bothered to actually put effort or professionalism into the situation, that really is expecting too much. All Flair cares about is Ric Flair and being the Nature Boy. And getting paid. At least the people who spent between $600 to $1,000 for these Cameos got the real Ric Flair experience for their money. And unfortunately, it’s an irresponsible drunk.

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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