KB Answers Wrestling Questions

[Hard Hit Prince]

Have you ever watched NWWL? xDD

 

[klunderbunker]

No.

 

[Martin Gabriel]

It's WWE. You think they'll let something like facts get in their way?

I just don't think they'd do that. Why even risk muddying up Ryback's streak with an almost-loss, if that's what they'll insist it is?

 

[Diet Soda]

Have there been any other superstars have gotten as over and as pushed in such a short period of time as Ryback without cutting a single promo?

 

[klunderbunker]

Lesnar comes to mind. And Ryback has talked before.

 

[Diet Soda]

Lesnar comes to mind. And Ryback has talked before.

I thought Lesnar too, but he had Heyman as a mouthpiece, much like Kane and Paul Bearer, which was my other thought.

Apart from his in-ring dialogue though, what has the Ryback spoketh?

 

[Remix]

Saying Feed me More isn't a promo KB. "Howdy Howdy Howdy London. If you good people want to kick it up a rep, and put some pep in your step, let me hear y'all say Yep, Yep, Yep. Yep, yep, Yep. Matt Striker, What it do?" does count though. But does Ryback count as Skip Sheffield?

 

[klunderbunker]

I thought Lesnar too, but he had Heyman as a mouthpiece, much like Kane and Paul Bearer, which was my other thought.

Apart from his in-ring dialogue though, what has the Ryback spoketh?

Saying Feed me More isn't a promo KB. "Howdy Howdy Howdy London. If you good people want to kick it up a rep, and put some pep in your step, let me hear y'all say Yep, Yep, Yep. Yep, yep, Yep. Matt Striker, What it do?" does count though. But does Ryback count as Skip Sheffield?

I would think talking in an inset promo on Smackdown during his entrances a few months ago would though.

It was on August 3 before a match with Mahal.

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Start at about 53:50.

 

[CleverName51]

Is giving Ryback a 1 day title reign for shock value, much like Kane in 98 or Mankind in August 99 a good or bad idea?

Say, have Ryback win 1 on 1 in the cell vs Punk then have him drop it Monday night on Raw in a triple threat vs Punk and Cena (or someone else) where the third person takes the pin

Ryback can then lose his title rematch via DQ when Miz interferes, then have Ryback go after Miz and the IC belt to keep him in the midcard but give him a long term program that doesn't need much in terms of creative booking to keep him undefeated

 

[klunderbunker]

I wouldn't do it. I'm not a fan of changing the title that fast, especially for a first reign.

 

[Барбоса]

Would you still want your dream job with WWE if it entailed having to read all of the talents' Twitter pages on a daily basis?

 

[FunKay the Inevitable]

I've read a lot on this about John Cena being the Hogan or Austin of his era. About how he's the main guy and Orton, Batista, Edge all played supporting roles to him, but at the end of the day, isn't Cena longer term investment than being the Austin or Hogan of his era. He's been on top for 7 years now, and while he's faced off with that crop of guys, he's faced the time-tested veterans like HBK, HHH and Show, and even the crop of guys at the top now like Punk, Barrett and Sheamus. So I guess the question I have is, is Cena longer term star than say Austin and Hogan, and ultimately isn't that a good thing for WWE?

 

[J-Dogg]

I'm hoping they go with a Triple Threat and have Punk pin Cena, technically preserving Ryback's streak.

i' rather see Ryback's streak intact for as long as possible, make him dominant still and put a title on him and his first loss could be the end of his reign depending what title they put on him.

 

[klunderbunker]

Would you still want your dream job with WWE if it entailed having to read all of the talents' Twitter pages on a daily basis?

Yep.

I've read a lot on this about John Cena being the Hogan or Austin of his era. About how he's the main guy and Orton, Batista, Edge all played supporting roles to him, but at the end of the day, isn't Cena longer term investment than being the Austin or Hogan of his era. He's been on top for 7 years now, and while he's faced off with that crop of guys, he's faced the time-tested veterans like HBK, HHH and Show, and even the crop of guys at the top now like Punk, Barrett and Sheamus. So I guess the question I have is, is Cena longer term star than say Austin and Hogan, and ultimately isn't that a good thing for WWE?

He's certainly a longer term star than Austin. Hogan....not quite yet.

 

[FunKay the Inevitable]

Okay couple of new questions, one following up on my earlier one, and another totally seperate one:

1: Is Cena like Rafael Nadal in that he's overworking himself so much that ultimately it'll lead to more injuries and ultimately an early retirement?

2: Do you think WWE will pull the trigger on a full fledged face turn for Daniel Bryan before WrestleMania, or will he return to being a heel once Team Hell NO is over?

 

[klunderbunker]

1. I don't know about that. It's a rough sport and with the workload that everyone has, almost everybody gets hurt. Some just do so more naturally than others.

2. That's hard to say. He's basically a face already by crowd reaction alone and it depends on where the team goes if that turns sticks.

 

[FunKay the Inevitable]

I'll ask another few questions as I have nothing better to do at one o'clock in the morning:

1: You once described CM Punk as your favourite wrestler. Where is he for you now seeing as you frequently mention Sheamus as your favourite, and why has Sheamus overtaken Punk?

2: How would you rate Punk's reign as champion this past year or so?

3: Does Punk make it to the Rumble in this title reign or does he drop the belt only to regain it, assuming he makes it to Arizona to face the Dwayne?

 

[klunderbunker]

1. I've been asked stuff like this before. My favorite current wrestler rotates every few months. It's the same with books, movies, TV shows etc. Nothing Punk did really hurt him. I just moved on.

2. It's not bad but the heel turn is going nowhere and he's never come close to being the top guy on the show. He's had it so long now though that once the title change happens, it'll feel like a big deal.

3. I think he does yeah. He's losing it to Rock though, unless Rock loses all four limbs at once between now and January, and that's still a judgment call.

 

[The_Reptile_]

I got this idea going in my head the previous RAW and I thought I'd bounce it off you to see how stupid it sounds to someone else:

I think the current angle with Punk is WWE trying to portray Heyman as a sort of 'Corruptor' of sorts, telling Punk exactly what he wants to hear and playing on his insecurities and frustration with his position in the company. I mean it has pretty much been stated on screen that Punk and Heyman have been conversing with each other even before his Heel turn so I don't think this is too far an assumption.

 

[klunderbunker]

Eh I think Heyman falls into that category naturally. It's not really anything new for his character.

 

[The_Reptile_]

Meh. Keep in mind that this year is the first time I've ever seen Heyman's character in action at all, so this is all new to me.

 

[Барбоса]

he's never come close to being the top guy on the show.

While I agree with that for virtually the entire year, in recent weeks, the show has revolved almost completely around him. It won't stick once Cena is healthy again but how much of that is really Punk's fault? It is like asking Bret to surpass Hogan when all the spotlight still falls on Hogan.

For me, Punk has been easily the stand out all-round performer of the year so far, with DBD being the only one to push him for that crown.

I would also say that the fact that he is not the the top guy despite his monstrous reign, decent feuds and parade of good matches makes his heel work all the better - because he is right.

That is likely the real reason why the corrupting Heyman was brought in. Punk was going back into "truth-teller" mode, which like the "Pipebomb" would probably have gotten him cheered.

 

[klunderbunker]

The heel turn has been a disaster, and no it's not his fault, but with Cena on Raw, that had to be expected. He's easily the #2 guy in the company, but it's a distant scond.

 

[Martin Gabriel]

What are your thoughts on Wade Barrett?

 

[klunderbunker]

Good but needs a better story than what he's got going now.