KB Answers Wrestling Questions

[L@RISANO]

With the Brand Split forthcoming, surely a Roman Reigns heel turn is out of the question unless ratings or something along those lines completely falter?


Also, Muhammad Ali for WWE Hall of Fame to happen soon?

 

[Coco]

When's the last time faltering ratings really shook up the status quo?

 

[klunderbunker]

With the Brand Split forthcoming, surely a Roman Reigns heel turn is out of the question unless ratings or something along those lines completely falter?


Also, Muhammad Ali for WWE Hall of Fame to happen soon?

I don't know about a turn but it's more likely than him dropping out of the top spot.

Not for a few years I hope. It would feel forced and like a ratings ploy, which it would be.

When's the last time faltering ratings really shook up the status quo?

It's been awhile, unless you could any McMahons coming back for an extended period of time to be a change in the status quo.

 

[L@RISANO]

Does a Brock Lesnar Loss at UFC 200, diminish him in WWE in any way?


What does WWE get out of allowing Brock to take his place on the UFC 200 card?

 

[klunderbunker]

A bit but it's not the worst thing in the world.

A lot of UFC talking about Summerslam on the WWE Network for just $9.99 a month and all the bonus stuff that comes with it.

 

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Is bringing back Lesnar, albeit for one show, a good or desperate move for UFC? I think it's more desperation considering McGregor just 'retired'.

Which of these would be the best WWE Title match at SummerSlam - Reigns vs Cena, Reigns vs Lesnar II, or Shield Triple Threat?

 

[klunderbunker]

Anything that makes them a boatload of money is a good thing.

Reigns vs. Lesnar II. The other two deserve a bigger build.

 

[MrHashasheen]

Starrcade 88. Should Luger have gone over?

 

[klunderbunker]

Probably yeah.

 

[L@RISANO]

Win/Loss for Lesnar at UFC 200, assuming he comes back at SummerSlam for a World title match vs Reigns.

Do you think WWE would put any references with regards to Brock's UFC opponent being a Samoan and somehow relating it to current WWE WHC, Reigns?

 

[klunderbunker]

Nah. Not needed.

 

[Bernkastel]

I go back and forth with this all the time, but in this day and age do TV ratings actually mean anything like they used to? I tend to think that they do not. I mean there's so many more things on TV today and with live streaming on the internet, the ability to record shows whenever you want, it seems like live ratings matter little.

 

[klunderbunker]

They matter as they're still the biggest way TV networks determine audiences, which really is stupid today.

 

[Bernkastel]

They matter as they're still the biggest way TV networks determine audiences, which really is stupid today.

That is really stupid. What do you think would be a better way?

 

[klunderbunker]

Mainly get rid of the Nielsen system. Basically only people with those boxes count.

 

[L@RISANO]

How do they factor in people like myself who watch it on an Internet stream outside the US?
I'm sure there are many many others like myself as well all around the world.

 

[klunderbunker]

I don't think they do.

 

[L@RISANO]

So how does the WWE gauge their popularity around the world, beyond Facebook, Twitter and Youtube?

 

[Bernkastel]

So how does the WWE gauge their popularity around the world, beyond Facebook, Twitter and Youtube?

More than likely through advertisements, sponsorship's, and merchandise sales.

 

[klunderbunker]

That and international TV deals which tell them most of that information.

 

[Da Prophet]

Rousey is one of the biggest villains in MMA and she'll most likely be booed out of the building (for certain if she fights Tate for the title) upon her return to the cage.

Would this be cause for pause if you're thinking of bringing Ronda in as a face?

 

[klunderbunker]

Nah, as Charlotte would be her most likely opponent.

 

[MrHashasheen]

Probably yeah.

MM. I was just asking because I remember you saying once that Luger's credibility got killed because he never really beat Flair and I was just wondering what the best time for that would have been.

 

[Alex]

How come Finn Balor had to change his name from Prince Devitt, but Austin Aries, Samoa Joe, Eric Young, Shinsuke Nakamura (and more importantly) AJ Styles, Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson were able to keep theirs?

 

[BaconBits]

How come Finn Balor had to change his name from Prince Devitt, but Austin Aries, Samoa Joe, Eric Young, Shinsuke Nakamura (and more importantly) AJ Styles, Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson were able to keep theirs?

Hideo Itami had to change his name, too.