KB Answers Wrestling Questions

[MrHashasheen]

I don't know what you're asking. You want a network where you can watch a bunch of indy matches? Not a chance of it happening.

It's what I think GFW will actually be. Not a regular promotion, but an indie version of the WWE Network showing companies from Japan to Europe to Mexico to Australia to Britain.

 

[klunderbunker]

Won't happen.

 

[MrHashasheen]

Won't happen.

And your reasoning...

 

[The Fabulous Rougeau's]

During the original Kane/Undertaker story Paul Bearer was holding the secret over Taker for quite some time. From the time Bearer had mentioned there was a secret to the time it was revealed spanned months. Now the internet wasn't than what it is now, but it was still around and dirtsheets have always been around.

Do you know of any of the rumors that were floating around or maybe what various people in the wrestling world were saying as to what the secret might have been?

 

[klunderbunker]

The money it costs to run something like that, all of the other companies needing their cut, rights to all of the matches, interest and so on.

 

[klunderbunker]

During the original Kane/Undertaker story Paul Bearer was holding the secret over Taker for quite some time. From the time Bearer had mentioned there was a secret to the time it was revealed spanned months. Now the internet wasn't than what it is now, but it was still around and dirtsheets have always been around.

Do you know of any of the rumors that were floating around or maybe what various people in the wrestling world were saying as to what the secret might have been?

If I remember right, the story was pretty much mapped out the entire way. Glenn Jacobs was a lock to be brought in for at least five months.

 

[scomvp316]

You have mentioned a few times that on the wrestling scale TNA is a head of ROH is that only because of their national tv deal. I like ROH cause the wrestling reminds me of JCP.

In your opinion what is keeping ROH away from being the #2 promotion. It seems their PPV buyrates and live attendance are better than TNA's.

Off the wrestling topic the latest rumor is the SEC wants to partnership with either PAC-12 or ACC to have a online football only network of archival games. If this was to ever happen how many subscribers do you think this type of online network would garner.

Also what do you think the ruling in the Ed O Bannon case will be. some are saying its collegiate armageddon where football and basketball will stay but all other sports most likely would be cancelled.

 

[klunderbunker]

National TV is by far bitter than anything else.

Depends on price and what games.

I highly doubt that happens.

 

[Vincent Michaels]

What do you think Cena would be doing at Summerslam if Bryan was healthy enough to stay Champion and face Lesnar?

Can you recall the last time a WWE tag team has stayed together as long as the Usos have? Over 4 years now since their debut on TV.

 

[Blade]

Are you someone who believes that wrestling works in cycles? And if so, how far off is another boom period for wrestling? Will there even be another boom period?

 

[KettleFace]

Couple standard ones that you're probably sick of in this bunch.

Will Cena turn heel?

Will Punk return in the next 3-5 years?

When will The Authority be defeated once and for all, aka not being on TV anymore?

Where does Cesaro go from here? Face turn or place in the Authority?

 

[klunderbunker]

What do you think Cena would be doing at Summerslam if Bryan was healthy enough to stay Champion and face Lesnar?

Can you recall the last time a WWE tag team has stayed together as long as the Usos have? Over 4 years now since their debut on TV.

FIghting Cesaro.

The Hart Foundation barely beats them.

The Legion of Doom were together for like fifteen.

Are you someone who believes that wrestling works in cycles? And if so, how far off is another boom period for wrestling? Will there even be another boom period?

I believe it is but I don't think another one happens, certainly not on that level. There are just so many other options for entertainment today.

Couple standard ones that you're probably sick of in this bunch.

Will Cena turn heel?

Will Punk return in the next 3-5 years?

When will The Authority be defeated once and for all, aka not being on TV anymore?

Where does Cesaro go from here? Face turn or place in the Authority?

Maybe but there's no need for it now.

I'd be stunned if it takes that long.

They'll be around for awhile as they're both relatively young and legitimately own the company. They're like Vince: you can swap in any opponent and new corporate soldier in the war and the story will work.

 

[Wolf Pac]

Bret Hart or Sting?

Best matches from the 3 Faces Of Foley?

Cactus Jack -
Mankind -
Dude Love -
And let's go with Foley as himself -

I can't remember if this was explained or not, back when Shawn Michaels was WWF Commissioner and he was fired by Mr. McMahon at the beginning of 1999, how did Michaels stay on as the commish? Did Linda reverse Vince's decision or rehire Michaels or something?

 

[klunderbunker]

Sting.

HHH - Royal Rumble 2000
Shawn - In Your House X: Mind Games
Dude Love - In Your House XXII: Over the Edge
Foley - Not many to pick from but there was a match with Terry Funk on Raw that was pretty good.

I think it was Shane that hired him back and then Shawn just left soon after. He was still around in May at least.

 

[Bockwinkel's Class]

They'll be around for awhile as they're both relatively young and legitimately own the company. They're like Vince: you can swap in any opponent and new corporate soldier in the war and the story will work.

Except that the whole "evil boss" angle is so stale mold won't touch it anymore. But hey, what's the good of owning a wrestling company if you can't stroke your ego by putting your face on TV every week and having all the storylines revolve around you.

 

[Blade]

Where would Jeff Hardy be now if he'd stayed with WWE? Would he have ever gotten a title reign longer than a couple months, or would he end up falling victim to his demons again like he did in TNA?

Do you think he'll ever be back in WWE before he retires?

 

[#MrScissorsKick]

Best Undertaker match not including Bad Blood 1997 or WrestleMania's?

Lou Albano or Freddie Blassie? And why?

 

[klunderbunker]

Where would Jeff Hardy be now if he'd stayed with WWE? Would he have ever gotten a title reign longer than a couple months, or would he end up falling victim to his demons again like he did in TNA?

Do you think he'll ever be back in WWE before he retires?

He would have burned out.

Probably.

Best Undertaker match not including Bad Blood 1997 or WrestleMania's?

Lou Albano or Freddie Blassie? And why?

In Your House 14: Revenge of the Taker.

Albano. That rubber band was freaky looking.

 

[Kris Benwa]

What wrestlers rank top 10 in "Great/Classic match"catalogue? In other words which 10 wrestlers have the most amazing matches in your opinion.

 

[klunderbunker]

I don't do top 10s but off the top of my head, Shawn HHH, Austin, Savage, Flair, Windham, Cena

 

[KettleFace]

How good were the Nation of Domination exactly?

Was Undertaker vs Farooq for the WWF title any good?

Was Farooq ever a legitimate threat to the title and should he have won it?

 

[klunderbunker]

Pretty good.

No.

No.

 

[#MrScissorsKick]

When, if applicable, was Undertaker the #2 guy?

Who is Mr. SummerSlam and Mr. Survivor Series?

 

[klunderbunker]

Parts of 1998.

Off the top of my head, Bret and Orton.

 

[Catacomb]

When, if applicable, was Undertaker the #2 guy?

Who is Mr. SummerSlam and Mr. Survivor Series?

Parts of 1998.

Off the top of my head, Bret and Orton.

id also add parts of 1997 and 1999,
1997 shawn had gotten injured/quit and austin wasnt up to that level yet, so it was bret and taker
1999 austin was the guy, hbk and bret were gone but rock wasnt quite there yet, taker held the title both years so id say he was the number two guy