KB Answers Wrestling Questions

[M]

KB with the burn

Assuming the quality of the show continues on the trend it has been in the past 2 years, how far do you think the ratings will fall in the next 3 years?

 

[klunderbunker]

They're already bad. I think WWE will correct things by then though.

 

[NSL]

They're already bad. I think WWE will correct things by then though.

I must say it feels like it did when things were going pretty bad in the early-mid 90's. Like something big is coming, and it's going to be mindblowing. I just don't know what it is.

If you had to stake your reputation on it, what would you bet on it being?

 

[klunderbunker]

The NXT revolution taking over the main roster.

 

[NSL]

The NXT revolution taking over the main roster.

Isn't it more likely that an NXT takeover would just be Nexus v2.0? It seems that no matter the ceiling an upcoming star has, they find a way to immediately stop them right before they hit their apex.

 

[klunderbunker]

Alas that's true but eventually they're going to have to do something.

 

[NSL]

I've watched some clips of Balor, and I don't think there is a way to screw him up, unless they completely repackaged him unnecessarily. I know he's old(er), but there's no way he doesn't reinvigorate the fanbase.

 

[Hollywood Naitch]

In a match on Raw from 1999 between Gangrel and The Rock, Michael Cole starts talking about the New Brood outside the ring, and refers to "Matt and Jeff Hardy".

Lawler then replies, telling him to shut up and not mention those names as when you become a member of the Brood, you give up your regular name...

Was there a plan to rename Matt and Jeff into something more gothic? I know it didn't end up happening.

 

[Fire Marshall Bill]

I dunno, the wars basically have an entire network dedicated to them.

But if you write about Vince's taking over everything, him beating WCW in the Monday Night Wars can be written off as part of that. While WCW wasn't a territory, it still all comes back to Vince wins.

 

[Blade]

Isn't it more likely that an NXT takeover would just be Nexus v2.0?

If I can add something here, the NXT invasion would have the unwavering support of Triple H, both on and off camera. That alone gives them a better shot at succeeding than the Nexus ever had.

 

[klunderbunker]

I've watched some clips of Balor, and I don't think there is a way to screw him up, unless they completely repackaged him unnecessarily. I know he's old(er), but there's no way he doesn't reinvigorate the fanbase.

Yeah he's WAY up there, though I'm sure they can manage to screw him up too.

In a match on Raw from 1999 between Gangrel and The Rock, Michael Cole starts talking about the New Brood outside the ring, and refers to "Matt and Jeff Hardy".

Lawler then replies, telling him to shut up and not mention those names as when you become a member of the Brood, you give up your regular name...

Was there a plan to rename Matt and Jeff into something more gothic? I know it didn't end up happening.

They were part of the New Brood for a bit but I've never heard of it being anything long term.

If I can add something here, the NXT invasion would have the unwavering support of Triple H, both on and off camera. That alone gives them a better shot at succeeding than the Nexus ever had.

If they actually win a big match it would be a bigger success.

 

[L@RISANO]

Yeah he's WAY up there, though I'm sure they can manage to screw him up too.

A company that continues to handicap its alleged chosen New Face of the company can definitely manage to screw up any other Superstar it has without a care in the world, lMO.

 

[klunderbunker]

Oh I know and that scares me more and more every day.

 

[L@RISANO]

Daniel Bryan said that he may be coming to the end of his WWE career. Any chance you see of him having a huge surprise return within the next couple of months?

 

[klunderbunker]

I'd be really, really surprised. It's not worth the risk and I'm not just talking about his health.

 

[L@RISANO]

I'm just curious. Reports keep saying that All doctors have Cleared him except for the WWE doctors. Is that a bunch of sensationalist BS to vilify WWE, or is Daniel Bryan actually recovered and being held back in your eyes?

 

[klunderbunker]

I really think it's because of Bryan's fans. They can completely ruin any story with their incessant DANIEL BRYAN chants and I can more than understand WWE not being ready to put Bryan int he main event after he couldn't go two months without getting hurt again. Those fans aren't going to accept anything other than Bryan dominating the entire show and that's not something WWE can risk happening again if Bryan isn't ready for a full time schedule that can last more than a few months.

 

[justinsayne]

Seeing as how it was confirmed that Sting will need neck surgery for the injury he suffered at NoC, do you think he's done, or will he be back for at least one more match? Do you think he'll be involved with WM in some other capacity since he supposedly lives just outside of Dallas?

What 5 inductions into the HoF do you think WWE needs to do in Dallas this year?

 

[klunderbunker]

I think he's done. Completely done. There's no need for him to be back in the ring again. Yeah I think he'll be involved somehow.

Sting
Freebirds (if they don't go in this year, it stops being a running joke and becomes insulting)
JBL
Some random jobber from the 80s
The Kliq, just to get it over with already.

 

[Cena Is A Punk Rocker]

Please let that random jobber be Barry Horowitz.

 

[DD84]

The Kliq, just to get it over with already.

I understand that this might happen, but it doesn't make sense to me other than "hey, these guys were friends and want to go in together." If DX and NWO will both go in as groups, do we need the Kliq or does HHH, HBK, Nash, Hall and X-Pac really need this one extra one?

Also, random question about Raw, wouldn't it make sense if they cut some talking time and added a few more minutes to the matches? 3 hours are a difficult to do, I think the wrestling itself would get things done easier than excessive talking. Talking works when it works.

 

[klunderbunker]

I understand that this might happen, but it doesn't make sense to me other than "hey, these guys were friends and want to go in together." If DX and NWO will both go in as groups, do we need the Kliq or does HHH, HBK, Nash, Hall and X-Pac really need this one extra one?

Need? No. But when has that ever stopped them before?

Also, random question about Raw, wouldn't it make sense if they cut some talking time and added a few more minutes to the matches? 3 hours are a difficult to do, I think the wrestling itself would get things done easier than excessive talking. Talking works when it works.

It would, but that's not how they see it which gets annoying in a hurry.

 

[Blade]

Is Samoa Joe going to be the first person to attack Finn during the demon entrance? Or is it too soon for that?

 

[Alex]

Has WWE's 'chosen star' ever lasted long term as the top guy?

 

[klunderbunker]

Is Samoa Joe going to be the first person to attack Finn during the demon entrance? Or is it too soon for that?

Too soon.

Has WWE's 'chosen star' ever lasted long term as the top guy?

That Hogan guy lasted awhile.