KB Answers Wrestling Questions

[klunderbunker]

I'll see what I can do.

 

[The Fabulous Rougeau's]

While Sting was Crow Sting in the 15 months between his match at Fall Brawl 96 and Starcade 97 just how much acutal wrestling did he get in? I heard he wrestled in Japan. How extensive was that? Did he do any wrestling on house shows for WCW during that time?

 

[klunderbunker]

Not a ton at all. He did have a dark match against Scott Hall just before Starrcade.

 

[The Fabulous Rougeau's]

Not a ton at all. He did have a dark match against Scott Hall just before Starrcade.

I always here about how poor the Hogan/Sting match at Starcade was. Is this a big part of it? Or was it just because of the screwed up finish with the ref?

 

[klunderbunker]

There was WAY more to it than that.

 

[The Fabulous Rougeau's]

There was WAY more to it than that.

Without naming all the factors what would you say were the biggest ones that kead to what should have been one of the greatest matches to being one of the worst?

 

[L@RISANO]

Any surprises left for the Shane vs Taker match, perhaps a Special Ref of some sort?

 

[klunderbunker]

Without naming all the factors what would you say were the biggest ones that kead to what should have been one of the greatest matches to being one of the worst?

Hogan's entrance. He's been running scared for months and he struts down the aisle with a big smile on his face. Also Hart being out there WAY too early and Sting not kicking out in the "fast" count.

Any surprises left for the Shane vs Taker match, perhaps a Special Ref of some sort?

I doubt it at this point.

 

[L@RISANO]

Your pick for the win? Authority In or Out post-Mania 32?

 

[OYDK]

Haven't watched Raw but heard it was shit. Would you recommend it or would I be wasting my time?

 

[justinsayne]

Owens vs. AJ was pretty solid for what it was, but that's about it. It was almost as if they were saying "Hey Philly, fuck you" with how shit that show was.

 

[klunderbunker]

Your pick for the win? Authority In or Out post-Mania 32?

In.

Haven't watched Raw but heard it was shit. Would you recommend it or would I be wasting my time?

Watch a clipped version. It's far from bad.

Owens vs. AJ was pretty solid for what it was, but that's about it. It was almost as if they were saying "Hey Philly, fuck you" with how shit that show was.

It really wasn't that bad.

 

[justinsayne]

Nah it was pretty bad, though I'm pretty salty over then doing the stupid 7 man clusterfuck car cash ladder match extravaganza for the IC title again, instead of going with surefire show stealer of a match with Owens vs. Zayn or even Owens/Zayn/Miz/Ziggles in a fatal four way. Meanwhile Kalisto/Ryback is a fucking singles match, WTF?!? I also thought Vinny Mac's announcement for the HIAC match did nothing for that match, & fell incredibly flat, I mean when was the last time a a Philly crowd was that quiet? Also stop having Reigns cutting stupid ass promos, Closing the show with Ambrose/Braun did nothing to make me look forward to next week much less WM.

 

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Has any 'big' match every been rushed together as quickly as Undertaker vs. Shane was?

The entire match was set up in 15 minutes. It literally went like this:

Shane returns "I want control" "Beat Undertaker inside the cell at WM32" "Okay"

In my opinion, this could've been stretched out for about three weeks so we wouldn't get so many recap videos. Your thoughts?

 

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Why on earth can't we just get Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn in a singles match for the IC Title?

Why is Zack Ryder still employed?

Will Stephanie EVER get what's coming to her? I mean she always looks very strong and shows no weaknesses.

 

[klunderbunker]

Nah it was pretty bad, though I'm pretty salty over then doing the stupid 7 man clusterfuck car cash ladder match extravaganza for the IC title again, instead of going with surefire show stealer of a match with Owens vs. Zayn or even Owens/Zayn/Miz/Ziggles in a fatal four way. Meanwhile Kalisto/Ryback is a fucking singles match, WTF?!? I also thought Vinny Mac's announcement for the HIAC match did nothing for that match, & fell incredibly flat, I mean when was the last time a a Philly crowd was that quiet? Also stop having Reigns cutting stupid ass promos, Closing the show with Ambrose/Braun did nothing to make me look forward to next week much less WM.

That announcement just destroyed the show for me.

Yeah that announcement was lame.

Has any 'big' match every been rushed together as quickly as Undertaker vs. Shane was?

The entire match was set up in 15 minutes. It literally went like this:

Shane returns "I want control" "Beat Undertaker inside the cell at WM32" "Okay"

In my opinion, this could've been stretched out for about three weeks so we wouldn't get so many recap videos. Your thoughts?

The main event of Wrestlemania XVI was made six days in advance.

Yeah the recaps are getting dreadful. I'm still not sure why Vince and Shane even hate each other this time.

Why on earth can't we just get Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn in a singles match for the IC Title?

Why is Zack Ryder still employed?

Will Stephanie EVER get what's coming to her? I mean she always looks very strong and shows no weaknesses.

Bad writing.

He's got a strong online following and can move merchandise.

Not likely. LAst night with Reigns blocking the slap was supposed to be a big thing.

 

[justinsayne]

Isn't the problem with Steph getting what's coming to her is she's a woman feuding with men, having your hero's physically attack her just makes WWE look bad, especially since they're a publicly traded company?

 

[klunderbunker]

Amazing how that works isn't it?

 

[Khalifa]

Am I suppose to care that if Taker loses he can't compete at Mania again? I mean how many more times could he even compete if he wins. I thought that stipulation was quite stupid and don't see how it gives Taker any more reason to fight for Vince.

 

[klunderbunker]

Yeah it was, like most details of this story.

 

[MrHashasheen]

What company currently tires you more, ROH or TNA?

 

[klunderbunker]

TNA by far.

 

[FunKay the Inevitable]

From another site I use regularly to keep up with wrestling news/gossip:

- It looks like Undertaker vs. Shane McMahon for control of Raw is going to be the main event of WrestleMania 32.

- Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio following Raw that many within the company were "astonished" that this is what WWE had to offer just two weeks out from WrestleMania.

- Braun Strowman is still apparently penciled in to win the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania 32.

- While both Emma and Zack Ryder are working WrestleMania 32, it may not represent a permanent main roster call up for either.

- There's apparently been some talk of adding Golden Truth to the Dudley Boyz vs. Usos match at WrestleMania 32.

None of that sounds good (to varying degrees). Aside from the obvious: bad writing, injuries and plain ignorance with regards to Roman Reigns, what has actually happened on this Road to Mania? It seems like a total clusterfuck of a card with them throwing whatever they can at the wall in the hopes that it sticks. Is this an appropriate assessment?

Do you think WWE realises, at a corporate and creative level just how bad things are? I would suggest this is the lowest the product has been since the 2006/2007 back-to-back years of pure unbridled awfulness. Agree? Disagree?

Is it odd that I'm concerned about Daniel Bryan after his retirement and now subsequent request for time off, especially with Brie Bella all but on a retirement tour and missing in action herself?

 

[rbv13]

I'm fully expecting a major shake up(s) or swerve(s) at WM. First, I wanted to get your thoughts on the Wyatt Family possibly disrupting the Ambrose/Lesnar match? Secondly, Cena seems hell bent on returning. If he is a surprise where does he best fit in? Possibly with Shane/Taker or, in a stretch, as the winner of the battle royal. The battle royal may seem crazy but it is being aired live on USA and Cena could be the positive charge the match needs.

 

[klunderbunker]

From another site I use regularly to keep up with wrestling news/gossip:



None of that sounds good (to varying degrees). Aside from the obvious: bad writing, injuries and plain ignorance with regards to Roman Reigns, what has actually happened on this Road to Mania? It seems like a total clusterfuck of a card with them throwing whatever they can at the wall in the hopes that it sticks. Is this an appropriate assessment?

Do you think WWE realises, at a corporate and creative level just how bad things are? I would suggest this is the lowest the product has been since the 2006/2007 back-to-back years of pure unbridled awfulness. Agree? Disagree?

Is it odd that I'm concerned about Daniel Bryan after his retirement and now subsequent request for time off, especially with Brie Bella all but on a retirement tour and missing in action herself?

It's bad now but they've had worse stretches. This is far more about the injuries than anything else, which led to the bad results.

I'm fully expecting a major shake up(s) or swerve(s) at WM. First, I wanted to get your thoughts on the Wyatt Family possibly disrupting the Ambrose/Lesnar match? Secondly, Cena seems hell bent on returning. If he is a surprise where does he best fit in? Possibly with Shane/Taker or, in a stretch, as the winner of the battle royal. The battle royal may seem crazy but it is being aired live on USA and Cena could be the positive charge the match needs.

I doubt it but that's a possibility. They better do the Fireflies there at some point.

As a replacement for Shane and nothing else.

I really do think they're going with Strowman in the battle royal.