SRS Q&A Questions

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Fightful Select

With some of the UK independents now on WWE Network i.e. Progress and ICW do you think an NXT UK invasion angle would help build interest in NXT UK?

Shawn Michaels /Heartbreak Kid has not aged well in appearance (in my opinion) Firstly many hats were worn, but they fell as re-wrestled Saudi, we saw he was bald! Now last Raw we see hair on the sides and a small bit in the centre really slicked back. I’m a fan, but he looked awful on raw. Humor me SRS, your Shawn, how do you present? Shave the head and beard I say...

Aidan O'Connell

I haven't watched any NJPW Strong. Is it worth watching? If so, should I binge from the start or just pick up where they are.

Donnie K

If the ratings and all go well for these 3 thunderdome shows. Do you think the WWE will do more of them?

NateF_81

Hypothetically Impact works with AEW, what does the card look like to you? FTR Vs The North is probably near the top of the card to me. Any news if Eddie Kingston is going to be in a program anytime soon? His match with Cody was probably the most compelling of the lot of the TNT Title matches because he got a sort of promo in it along with his post match promo. Wouldn't it be great if The Hybrid 2 and MJF won the belts and just made the title scene utterly insufferable? I would probably be ready to tear my hair out, but the promos would be golden. Appreciate all you guys keep up the excellent work.

Bryan D'Ambra

1. Any update on Austin Theory’s WWE status? 2. Any word from AEW internally on if they are happy with how the women’s tag team tournament has gone so far?

Brian Bayless

As an older wrestling fan i thought Nick Bockwinkel was vastly underrated as a heel. Was there ever talk of him coming to work for Vince?

Mark Hebert

2) Which WWE brand has suffered the most from the lack of an audience?

Jim McShea

1) Could you see Rocky, Anderson and Gallows doing "Talk'n Shop a Mania" events on WrestleMania weekend?

Jim McShea

1) Your favorite personal moment of fightful so far 2) you can make up to a 6 person trade between wwe and AEW to benefit both rosters and all involved superstars what is the trade 3) would you ever do a live fightful show once covid vaccine comes out and crowds return where it’d be all the show reviewers doing maybe a mania or all out live preview show

1) any idea where NJPW Strong USA is being filmed? 2) what's the over/under for Michael Cole Thunderdome references? 3) if you got to do a podcast with any reds player on base, who would you choose? Assuming its Votto but feel like you and Bauer would be hilarious. #FTF

Jake Schwall

1. What are the differences between NJPW’s camera zooms and WWE’s? Do you find NJPW’s to be more effective? 2. Are they going to have the typical celebrity and part-timer involvement at Summerslam? 3. Is there any reason P&P been featured since they beat the young bucks last November? Always remember, if they wasn’t proud, they wouldn’t be powerful (shout joe and Jeremy, their TEW series is highly entertaining).

Frankie Aguilera

Seems like WWE's roster has been finding out a lot of things at the same time as everyone lately, from positive Covid tests to the move to the Amway Center. What's the feeling backstage about them being kept in the dark?

anakinjmt

What is one dropped WWE storyline you wish they had resolved?

anakinjmt

There's been a lot of talk online about the short time AEW's women have gotten on Dynamite, but how does the roster feel about it?

anakinjmt

Do you think Dominik Mysterio wins at Summerslam

Shawn Garner

2 Who do you see Sasha and Bayley defending their tag titles against at Payback

Shawn Garner

1 Which Title do you Asuka Winning Smackdown or Raw

Shawn Garner

Gallows Anderson EC3 Eric Young Rich Swann Heath Brian Myers 7 new names into impact, which performers will fare best in the longer term SRS

Aidan O'Connell

1. How did someone like Mustafa Ali bypass NXT he seems like the perfect guy to go back there. 2. What story has brought the most traffic to Fightful? 3. When things go back normal which match do you Hope to see, I personally hope they do Pete Dunne vs Timothey Thacther

Zach Conner

Is it true that WWE had another round of positive Covid-19 cases last week (as first mentioned on PWInsider)?

Sheila Antonio

1) What happens to the physical "contract" the wrestlers sign ahead of big matches, do you believe there would be a market for WWE to authenticate and sell as merch? 2) Ever watch Woods, Cole, Breeze and Cesaro play Uno on UpUpDown? Why can't we see Breeze perform using his normal personality; it would be hilarious to Breeze walk out and yell "CHALLENGE" to potential opponents. 3) Do you think WWE has a shocking return or call-up in the Thunderdome post Summerslam on Raw?

Jonathan Stone

Hey SRS, whats your thoughts on the aew womens tag tournament and how its been booked? 2 . A year or so ago you thought jericho may return to wwe for one more run. Considering how outspoken he's been recently how likely do you think it is now? 3. The closer you guys get to your elections in November, how much potential impact could that have on wrestling show viewers? Are particular days big for debates etc in the US?

Ben Williams

Who do you think Dustin Poirier and Tony Feguson will fight next and why?

Mark Hebert

What is AEW’s taping schedule? Favourite stuff on BTE currently? Why did WWE not capitalise on how red hot jeff hardy was back in 07-09?

Cameron Hutton

AEW Qs: (1) Besides the women's division, where else can AEW improve? (2) What is one "shock" moment you would like to see happen this year? (3) How can AEW capitalize on the waning WWE fanbase and bring them over to their product? Thanks & stay encouraged!

CJ

How have you liked Wrestle House? It is at a point I think where it is so bad, it is good. I feel like Johnny Swinger has been pretty funny in it.

Reid Greenspan

Any word on Brock Lesnar coming back and showing up?

Reid Greenspan

Can AEW use the 4 horsemen name or does WWE own it?

Reid Greenspan

1. Where the FUCK is Raquel Gonzales??? 2. Will WWE be bringing back Shaun ricker/Eli drake? Doesn't seem like he's an AEW type but I don't know of his relationship with Bruce Prichard either. 3. Why are you the only person who pronounces it Bee-uh Priestley? I know Bea is short for Bea-uh-trice... but even she just says it's "Bee".... just something I've noticed lol. Thanks again SRS!

MiamiWeiss21

Is Bruce Prichard's spot in the company playing a factor in how the women who aren't sasha, bayley, and asuka are being used?

MikeJC

What do you think of Anthony "Rumble" Johnsons chances of winning the light heavy weight title?

Mark Hebert

1.With Dynamite moved to Saturday this week because of basketball, and that also being TakeOver 30, who booked the date first? Was it an intentional compete, or just a timing thing? 2. What do you see as more likely, MJF getting the AEW title as the first "home grown" champ, or Cody somehow getting to screw him out of the title. Maybe Wardlow betrays him working for Cody and he throws in the towel? 3. WWE is teasing RKO getting the record for titles. How do you see that going since he's only at 14? Thanks SRS! Good Luck at Quizzlemania! #FTF

Ray Callahan Jr

With Mandy and Sonya finally having the 1v1 hair vs hair, who do you see winning!?

Do you know how many matches are scheduled for Summerslam including kickoff?

Also: I look forward to these Q&A’s every week. I’ve recommended the patreon to friends and they’ve signed up too. Keep up the great work!

Oliver

3. What superstar from NJPW could you see going to WWE or AEW next?

Oliver

2. What’re your thoughts on Andrade? He has to be in the top 5 workers in the ring.

Oliver

1. Seems like IMPACT is getting a lot of good feedback lately, but the one thing I seem to consistently notice bad comments about is the commentary (mainly Josh Mathews). Any chance that gets addressed? 2. Is Joseph Park going to be a permanent on-screen character? 3. Given Cody’s relationship with Ethan Page, it close to a lock that Ethan leaves for AEW?

Kenneth Le

1. Judging by hints & comparisons you’ve thrown out the past two weeks, am I reading into something that Velveteen might have a substance abuse problem?

Oliver

Piggybacking off of my last question, if ever there are instances where a fan may have a suggestion they’d like to (respectfully) pitch in terms of prospective Fightful/Select content, how would you prefer that be done?

Dev W.

I have largely started to lose interest in watching wrestling, as I find the product stale and I largely look to your podcasts to stay in the loop. Women’s wrestling is a main point of interest of mine and I was wondering if you had considered or would consider having a show/column primarily focused around it?

Dev W.

Any word on if ricochet is looking to leave or if he's content in his role, that guy is too talented to waste, and would flourish as a cocky heel if he was part of hurt business.

MikeJC

Will you be assigning anyone to cover and report the Black Wrestlers Matter event in Des Moines on this Saturday with Dynamite and NXT happening too?

Matt Payne

Any notable unsigned women that AEW has an interest in signing? Not counting the women who have competed on Dark or for AEW before.

Sean Stevens

I understand that they are trying to go for long term storytelling with the Riott Squad reunion, but what does Ruby continuously losing to the IIconics really do for anyone involved? Could Ruby be the missing piece to AEW’s puzzle?

Dev W.

1. Looking back The Shield were booked so perfectly coming into the Main Roster, did WWE higher-ups know how special they can be? 2. Any heat on Mickie James? Why has she been booked so terribly ever since coming back to the company? 3. I think MJF should beat Jon Moxley for the title. Thoughts?

YOUNG BIBBY

Think Kawhi made a mistake bouncing to LAC and wanting to play with PG-13 instead of staying in Toronto for a better chance at a ring?

Matt Payne

If you could advise people to check out the independent promotions on the network- which matches would you recommend or like to see added?

Matt Payne

#FTF

Nick Wolfe

1. Did Denise intentionally throw Quizzlemania to get the Friday co-host show on Wrestletalk? 2. Is Denise on excursion to Wrestletalk the same as Louis Dangoor was on excursion to Fightful. 3. Will Jimmy Van wrestle Matt Cardona in a LJN action figure on a forklift match?

Nick Wolfe

Any word if WWE is interested in Alex Hammerstone he seems like a guy vince would love?

MikeJC

Slightly tin foil hat like question but I noticed recently that Asuka and Kairi are tweeting at eachother about Summerslam are there any updates on Kairi aside from what has already been reported?

1. Who do you think will be the first WWE star to come out in front of fans once they’re back? (My guess would be Becky or Roman) 2. Read a report that CM Punk is still in the USADA testing pool. Do you think he gets one more fight in the UFC? 3. You can challenge any currently active wrestler to a full round of Bible Golf. Who do you challenge?

Taurus_Titan

Following her appearance in the Women’s Tag Team Cup Tournament, what are the chances AEW signs Tay Conti to the roster?

Jorge Cruz

Is the inclusion of drones into WWE production a sign of Jeremy Borash working with Kevin Dunn's team?

Graham Williams

Is Peyton Royce going forward as a singles competitor? What’ll happen the talented (under appreciated) Billie Kay ?

Aidan O'Connell