KB Answers Wrestling Questions

[klunderbunker]

Merchandise, TV fees, mainstream appeal. An article came out a few weeks back saying sponsorships are something like 5x what they were five years ago.

It's a hard to grasp concept, but the idea of WWE is booming while WWE itself is kind of meandering along.

 

[Cereal Killer]

So would you say they're in a better shape overall?

 

[klunderbunker]

Than when? 2008? Absolutely. WWE is so diversified now that they can handle almost any hit they take. The product isn't aimed at people my age anymore and there's a large group of fans that are going to grow up watching it like I did. That's a good sign.

 

[Cereal Killer]

Than when? 2008? Absolutely. WWE is so diversified now that they can handle almost any hit they take. The product isn't aimed at people my age anymore and there's a large group of fans that are going to grow up watching it like I did. That's a good sign.

Attitude Era. Overall. Also, they have Punk, Bryan, The Wyatts, The Shield, and so many more which I would say the older generation would rather enjoy.

 

[Spidey Revivey]

What's the probability of Orton snagging the World title and Cena grabbing the WWE title at the same time and keeping this unification angle going?

 

[The Fabulous Rougeau's]

I know the WWE debuted the Hardcore Title back in 98 with Vince handing it to Mankind, but when and how did they get rid of the title?

 

[Lee]

I know the WWE debuted the Hardcore Title back in 98 with Vince handing it to Mankind, but when and how did they get rid of the title?

was unified with IC title in 2002.

 

[klunderbunker]

Attitude Era. Overall. Also, they have Punk, Bryan, The Wyatts, The Shield, and so many more which I would say the older generation would rather enjoy.

The Attitude Era was a niche audience and wasn't going to last long term. WWE knew that.

Yeah they do, but the majority is built for younger audiences, which is smart.

What's the probability of Orton snagging the World title and Cena grabbing the WWE title at the same time and keeping this unification angle going?

RAther high.

was unified with IC title in 2002.

Yeah that.

 

[Galvatron]

Who's in charge of Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan's royalties and why are they not sueing the WWE for CJ Parker's theme music?

Jimi's stepsister Janie Hendrix. Don't know about Dylan but he's still alive so maybe him.

 

[Cereal Killer]

So in some sense, is the WWE in its best position?

 

[MrHashasheen]

WWE 2001/2002: No WCW or ECW Championships, massive roster of developmental talents, veterans, ex-WCW/ECW wrestlers, and a shift in programming. Do you keep the European, Hardcore & Light Heavyweight titles, or replace them with another undercard championship. If so, what is that title called?

 

[klunderbunker]

So in some sense, is the WWE in its best position?

From a business standpoint, yes.

WWE 2001/2002: No WCW or ECW Championships, massive roster of developmental talents, veterans, ex-WCW/ECW wrestlers, and a shift in programming. Do you keep the European, Hardcore & Light Heavyweight titles, or replace them with another undercard championship. If so, what is that title called?

Light Heavyweight no. The Cruiserweight Title was fine. European no as it should have been the US Title.

 

[#MrScissorsKick]

Who will be the final four in the rumble?

 

[klunderbunker]

Way too early to say.

 

[Cereal Killer]

From a business standpoint, yes.

I'm guessing the only department in which they're not up to standard is the creative.

 

[The Fabulous Rougeau's]

Before Vince was revealed as the higher power. Who were some names rumored to be the higher power?

Also, is it known if the WWE considered other options and if so who?

 

[klunderbunker]

JAke Roberts, Shane McMahon, Shawn Michaels.

No. It was always going to be Vince.

 

[#MrScissorsKick]

Which NWA promotion was the best in the 80's?

When will you publish your 2013 end of the year awards on your site?

 

[Cereal Killer]

When did the WW(W)F surpass the NWA?

 

[The Fabulous Rougeau's]

Could Sting's presence alone have kept the WWF ahead of WCW had Sting jumped ship around 94 or 95?

 

[klunderbunker]

Which NWA promotion was the best in the 80's?

When will you publish your 2013 end of the year awards on your site?

Mid-Atlantic, which is the company that became WCW.

After TLC.

When did the WW(W)F surpass the NWA?

Are we talking business or product?

Could Sting's presence alone have kept the WWF ahead of WCW had Sting jumped ship around 94 or 95?

No.

 

[Cereal Killer]

Product. I already know the answer to business, sir.

 

[klunderbunker]

Not until about 1991. The WWF was pretty bad in the late 80s from a wrestling perspective. Once WCW hit the 90s though, it got horrible in a hurry. Sting vs. the Dangerous Alliance brought them back to the top in 92 but after that it was more along the lines of who sucked less until about 1996.

 

[The Fabulous Rougeau's]

Did Bret ever use the sharpshooter before becoming a singles guy in the WWF?

 

[klunderbunker]

Not that I recall.