SRS Q&A Questions

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Fightful Select

Would the WWE be liable if Drake Maverick was injured during CW tournament since he was released from contract?

Jake Schwall

*Jake Atlas

JJ

Thoughts on Jack Atlas? His career isn’t over yet is it per Meltzers hot take.

JJ

Do you think Chelsea Green stays in NXT/WWE or will leave due to Ryder release (and lesser extent Purazzo)?

JJ

Is it true Vince wasn’t a Deonna Purazzo fan thus her bad booking? I think she is a real talent and will be a plus wherever she goes

JJ

I was pleased to see no mention of Apollo Crews on the releases list recently. What’s your opinion and could he be a major surprise MITB winner

Aidan O'Connell

New podcasts Sean -The Non essential wrestlers podcast with Mike Bennett and Maria Kanellis has launched, University of Dutch with Dutch Mantell and Talk N Shop with Gallows and Anderson. Have you caught any of these? Like anything?

Aidan O'Connell

Why does anyone think Nia Jax and Ronda Rousey is a big match? Have they forgotten that we've seen it twice in 2018, each time with a different person as the RAW Women's Champion?

anakinjmt

Is there any backstage reactions to Nia Jax going to management complaining about someone (Rousey) being unsafe with Alexa Bliss, especially with her history of hurting others/being unsafe in the ring? Her saying that then within a week or so almost hurting Kairi Sane is ridiculous.

John Hermle

Do you realistically see any other promotions, whether wrestling, boxing, or MMA, looking to make a deal with WWE to use the Performance Center for shows?

anakinjmt

Do you think Adam Cole could leave WWE? Out of everyone in NXT he’s the only there I can see wanting to leave to AEW

Manuel Rosales

Seems fair to suggest that Trish Stratus and Charlotte Flair will be revered as the two greatest female WWE superstars of all time. Obviously WWE will edge Flair over Stratus, but do you think Charlotte has the storylines, feuds, and versatility to be seen above her?

Dev W.

Which is the bigger match, Lynch/Rousey or Flair/Rousey?

Dev W.

Who has benefitted the most from empty arenas? Feel like Dexter Lumis has thrived with it

Jake Schwall

Granted, the most recent draft was only a few months ago, but do you think the divisions are in need of a shake up? Feels like they've already run most match ups into the ground and there's no reason Tamina should be getting a championship match in 2020.

Dev W.

Out of the current MiTB fields, who wins each briefcase? Which show could use the jolt of a cash-in more?

Dev W.

Is the Mickie James/Trish Stratus "psycho" storyline the greatest women's feud ever or is there something bigger?

Dev W.

3) With the Gronk return to the NFL, many of speculated that Mojo Rawley is not long for the WWE roster. I believe you've covered how his promo ability has been underutilized. Do you think (retrospectively) he would have been better in the Hager role in Inner Circle than Hager? He is 10x better on the mic, but less decorated in "MMA" and wrestling overall

Jonathan Ma

#1 wrestling autobiography/biography that every fan should read?

Dev W.

2) Have you had a chance to listen to Talk is Jericho this week with Britt Baker? Can you believe she's never worked heel before?! How long does AEW wait (when the world gets back to normal) before putting the belt on her? They have a heel champion now, but Baker is the more over heel. is there enough for her to do outside of the title picture before she has to take the belt?

Jonathan Ma

1) Can you clarify the effect of the WWE's "90 day no compete"? I believe that during this period, a talent could take a job somewhere else, and the effect of this clause would be that they do not get paid. There isn't some other, additional penalty (its not a crime after all, just a contract). Is that accurate?

Jonathan Ma

In the last year, Rhea and Shayna are the only non-4HW to hold a singles women's championship in WWE. If you had it your way, who would be booked as the next non-4HW to get a championship run?

Dev W.

Any reason Michelle McCool, who was hugely pushed during her era, is never mentioned in a historical context? I feel that LayCool is a HOF-worthy act that had good-to-great matches and super over characters.

Dev W.

Is it true not all agents are employees and subsequently they can’t be furloughed??

Aidan O'Connell

Do you think this shutdown will hurt the business in the long run, or will it be able to fully recover from this?

anakinjmt

Any idea how high up the furloughed employees went? Was there any talk of reducing executive salaries or bonuses?

anakinjmt

Is BTE done?

Elaquent

Could you see WWE buying a competitive promotion in this climate?

JJ

What released talents could thrive more in CMLL or AAA as opposed to going to Japan, AEW, ROH, or Impact?

John Morris

Have they ever announced who got traded to NXT for Shayna, or did they just not follow up with that? If not, how would you feel about Shayna winning MITB and cashing in on Charlotte eventually instead of Becky?

Do you see post-WWE Heath Slater focusing more on athleticism and wrestling or on developing more comedic ability and character building? Could you see him somewhere like DDT or Chikara once the pandemic subsides?

John Morris

You’ve mentioned Rusev being a great fit for NJPW. How do they feel about him? Any scuttlebutt about talent/management impressions of the WWE cuts, who they would like to see come over, etc.?

John Morris

Do you think AJ will be a solo act going forward or do you think he will have a New Club stable?

JJ

I feel like some of the cuts were made to let people go who may have not been happy (Rusev) or maybe made bad impressions before (Lio Rush). Thoughts?

JJ

Do you think Lana sticks around after this run with Bobby Lashley?

JJ

Given that it looks like we will be crowdless for the foreseeable future, what else can WWE do or AEW do to be more creative and not redundant?

JJ

You interviewed EC3 - do you think he keeps same gimmick at next stop?

JJ

Brodie Lee as the Exalted One been meh esp since they are leaning into the Vince impression too much. How can he and Dark Order be salvaged?

JJ

I feel like AEW has lost some juice with Moxley as champ. I think he is better chasing the title vs being the top guy. Thoughts?

JJ

When will FTR premiere on Dynamite?

JJ

You mentioned Sarah Logan had vocal supporters, anyone else who got cut who had vocal support to reverse decision?

JJ

Was the Ronda Rousey interview stuff a work, a shoot or working itself into a shoot? Sidebar - I think she can get across what she is saying without using the F word since wrestlers are legit athletes who put their bodies in the line.

JJ

Now that Gronk is back with football is his WWE contract over (was that for Mania only) or do you foresee him wrestling a match once he is really done with football?

JJ

Drake Maverick on the bump mentioned WWE have been filming his return to the ring Do you think WWE could sky rocket Drake to top baby face status by making him overcome his release?

Cal

Would AEW be any more successful if NXT didn’t move to USA? I never got all the hype about NXT being moved to spite AEW, it was already on Wednesdays regardless and certainly had a couple 100k watching live.

Frankie Aguilera

How or why does WWE avoid certain cities for TV tapings? My city is almost 1 million strong but we haven’t had a taping in 16 years.

Frankie Aguilera

Has MMA fully developed into what it’s supposed to be? From the BJJ era to the era of wrestlers with heavy hands, it feels like we’ve seen the complete evolution into what MMA is and will be going forward.

Frankie Aguilera

It’s kind of surprising Jericho has never led his own stable until now, who else could you see that has never really been in a stable leading one?

Frankie Aguilera

Are you familiar with the Wrestling Roundtable? It was a really good, ahead of its time internet talk show featuring ROH personalities in the late 00’s.

Frankie Aguilera

Have you ever considered re-booking podcasts re-booking angles like the Invasion and ‘98 WCW?

Frankie Aguilera

Last weeks cuts aside; If WWE had purchased the TNA video library when they were rumored to, would that have raised the stock of talents that didn’t end up being used well like EC3 and Eric Young?

Frankie Aguilera

Are they pushing people like Tamina and Dana Brooke because there’s no crowd to offer sub-par reactions?

Frankie Aguilera

Is there a more repugnant group of wrestling fans than what you find in the comments section of a WINC article? Lol

Frankie Aguilera

How would you characterize your relationship with Raj while you worked at WINC and now? Was your current position at Fightful ever a possibility over there?

Frankie Aguilera

Is Pat McAfee still with the company? Haven’t seen him in the last 8 months except for the NXT episode of Smackdown.

Frankie Aguilera

What will you have done differently to re-debut Liv Morgan? Instead of her coming out in the wedding. At least she’s doing better now, and seems to be getting a push. According to cagematch.net she’s currently 12-7 (W/L record)

YOUNG BIBBY

Who’s a better stable? Seth Rollins’ disciples Theory,Andrade, and Garza Sami Zayn’s

YOUNG BIBBY

Have you checked out Zelina and Aleister’s YouTube channel?

YOUNG BIBBY

Are you a fan of Celtic Warrior Workouts?

YOUNG BIBBY

Do you enjoy Damandyz Donuts and upupdowndown YouTube channel?

YOUNG BIBBY

If you were a betting man, do you think SummerSlam happens in Boston and mania next year happens in LA? Or at the PC?

YOUNG BIBBY

Alexa Bliss is second behind Charlotte in title reigns, Do you think she will get to at least 10x title reigns before she retires? she’s currently at 7x.

YOUNG BIBBY

What are the chances of Baron Corbin and MJF ever being a face? Do you think they will be good at the role?

YOUNG BIBBY

Earlier this year, Stephanie McMahon was in a interview and said there was a possibility of adding a secondary women’s title, do you think it happens? If so, when?

YOUNG BIBBY

Who in WWE or AEW is stale right now and needs a new gimmick or possibly a turn?

YOUNG BIBBY

Do you know who has the worst star rating on cagematch? male and female.

YOUNG BIBBY

Because I don’t see Jessamyn and Marina getting to that level, in-ring-wise, if you could replace those two with any two women currently signed with WWE to team with Ronda/Shayna against the 4HW, who would you choose?

Dev W.

Who would you say are the two (male and female) most influential wrestling figures of all time?

Dev W.

Pat Buck had a big promotion as we all know. Has he shut the door and has the horse bolted..Is there any chance he could revert back to this business now or in 3months??

Aidan O'Connell

Will you be doing a live blog or video on the NFL draft like you did for the NBA draft?

Wrestlers released SRS, 3 Months pay and 3 month No compete clause for all released?’No exception?

Aidan O'Connell

Thoughts on report that WWE can’t mention Roman Reigns on TV?

JJ

I really like Drew McIntyre and think they are doing great job of making him a dominant face. If business continues to be slow, do you think he will get pulled as champion or seen as not being a top guy?

JJ

Wanted to give you a brief moment of pause from everything wrestling and ask: how are YOU doing with everything going on?

Dev W.

Do you think smaller companies like ROH or MLW can be sustainable if we don’t get audiences in wrestling until sometime in 2021?

JJ

With the overall ratings down for both promotions do you think that trend will continue when things get somewhat back to normal or will ratings improve?

JJ

Now that Sarah Logan was almost on TV and we have Drake Maverick on the bump today, do you think any released stars come back? If so who?

JJ

Heard some of the releases last week were mutual? If which ones do you think were?

JJ

Do you like Monday Night Messiah gimmick?

JJ

Thoughts on Money in The Bank concept this year?

JJ

Where is Ember Moon and don't you think she'd be a great tag team with Kayden Carter?

Kyle Caldwell

Has WWE dropped Seth Rollins disciples due to one of the members of AOP being hurt?

JJ

If Roman Reigns hadn't won the 2015 Royal Rumble do you think he still would have been so heavily booed for years, or would he have had an easier time getting cheered?

anakinjmt

Is Shane McMahon purely a talent now, or does he have a backstage role?

anakinjmt

The Don't Rush challenge by the WWE refs was cool, but is it weird that the Raw and Smackdown refs have the WWE logo with the color of their brand on their shirts but the NXT refs have the NXT logo on theirs? Any reason behind that that you're aware of?

anakinjmt

It bugs me that Charlotte is still considered a RAW superstar when she's got the NXT women's championship, when every other time someone has held a brand specific title they're considered part of that roster. They even did it with Becky when she dropped the Smackdown women's championship at Money in the Bank. What do you think?

anakinjmt

How have website views been in recent weeks with the current situation?

Ben Williams

At this point, do you expect New Day to break the record for most tag title runs, and should they given they already hold the record for longest title reign?

anakinjmt

Have you approached Alex about doing a Q and A?

Ben Williams

Why do you think Edge isn't willing to listen to criticism of his Last Standing match? Sure Bret can like it but if he's hearing a lot of negative feedback why wouldn't someone who has been so in tune with what the audience wants be willing to listen to them now?

anakinjmt

Out of curiosity as its severe weather season, I know Kentucky isnt exactly Oklahoma but have you ever had to worry about tornadic storms or needing to take shelter? Is there much risk where you are?

Ben Williams

If Wrestlemania can't happen in LA, have you heard where WWE might look to move it to? Could it go to an arena or would that make it feel too small?

anakinjmt

Do you think the Hall of Fame will happen at SummerSlam, or should they just do it at Wrestlemania next year?

anakinjmt

Do you think there's anything to the thought that Liv Morgan's new gear rips off Scarlett Bordeaux or is it just a coincidence?

anakinjmt

Do you think WWE will stop throwing huge money getting wrestlers to re-sign now? Do you think some WWE wrestlers that would have re-signed may be thinking twice now?

Ben Williams

Which Rock/Austin Wrestlemania match do you think is the best, and which one is the most important one in wrestling history?

anakinjmt

While playing Madden I realized that the Minnesota Vikings play in a closed roof stadium, making it ideal for a future Wrestlemania. Do you think we could see Wrestlemania there? Minnesota isn't a huge wrestling market but wherever Wrestlemania is people will show up so it seems like a possibility

anakinjmt

Do you see all the releases as an end to the era of WWE hoarding all the talent and could this play out well long-term where companies will have a bigger talent pool to choose from?

Ben Williams

Do you think Florida and more to the point, DeSantis will give AEW the same flexibility it gives WWE for tapings and live shows?

Ben Williams

For you, Which is a bigger danger of the depleted roster working the AEW tapings, some wrestlers that are there being over exposed, or the ones that arent losing their momentum?

Ben Williams

What was your thoughts on matt vs nick on BTE 200. Do you think they'll have a match in AEW at any time and considering the chemistry, could it have "all time greatest" potential?

Ben Williams

Do you like Airheads candy bars?

YOUNG BIBBY

Are you a fan of the foreign heel gimmick?

YOUNG BIBBY

Do you remember Kenzo Suzuki? Was he any good?

YOUNG BIBBY

Thoughts on Rick Rude? Were you a fan of his?

YOUNG BIBBY

What are some episodes of Dark Side of the Ring that you hope come out? I love learning more each week

Vin Pensabene

Any interest in a matchup between Toni Storm and Charlotte?

YOUNG BIBBY

Any updates on Jinder Mahal, The IIconics, Ember Moon, Riddick Moss, and Kalisto?

YOUNG BIBBY

Were you a fan of Carmella and Naomi as tag team? aka fabulous glow.

YOUNG BIBBY

There were reports a couple months ago, that Vince was super high on Lacey. How come he hasn’t put the title on her? They had two chances and failed.

YOUNG BIBBY

Thoughts on Bobby Roode?

YOUNG BIBBY

hey sean big fan, kind of a what if question had cm punk not left in 2014 where do you think his status would be in terms of the all time greats. would he be in the same level as a cena or orton.

Now that gronkowski has un-retired, does that void his wwe deal or is it just postponed

Elaquent

In this Q&A this may be an unpopular though but, I still would like to see Sting vs Taker. Although, since they definitely are up there in age I feel that a cinematic fight between the two (similar to the Boneyard & Firefly funhouse matches) would be appreciated more within the hardcore fans. Do you disagree?

Drakkon_CM

If Benoit was still alive, would have you loved to see him against Daniel Bryan and AJ Styles?

YOUNG BIBBY

When Mickie James came back to WWE, why was she booked so bad? She was always jobbing out to everyone, do you think they punished her for having success in TNA?

YOUNG BIBBY

Do you think Tamina will ever be inducted to the HOF? Based on her family’s legacy

YOUNG BIBBY

Who's better overall? Eddie Guerrero or Kenny Omega? Criteria: In-ring skills, Mic skills, Character, and Charisma.

YOUNG BIBBY

Who is more ruthless? Brock Lesnar 2002 or Brock Lesnar today

YOUNG BIBBY

With all the titles currently in the WWE. What is the one combination of dual champion that you think would be interesting. Obviously one that hasn’t happened yet. For me I’d like to see someone hold both the U.S. & Intercontinental Championships at the same time in a non-unification form.

Drakkon_CM

What is one story you’d personally like to see a Dark Side of the Ring episode about?

Rob Wilkins

Can you explain in the past the reason for different wrestlers portraying the Doink character?

Reid Greenspan

This might be a dumb question but do you know if nia is well liked backstage? Considering she’s considered careless in the ring

Corey webster

How do you like the individualized episodes of ROH? I personally like it. It is something different and can get the fans to care more about the wrestlers individually.

Reid Greenspan

Your choice what commentary team calls your dream match? They can be a mix from any company. 2 or 3 Man Booth

Rob Wilkins

Besides his wife, do you know if there were any attempts to try and get any other family of Snuka's in the documentary on Dark Side of the Ring?

Reid Greenspan

Any advice for someone if they were to open a new wrestling promotion?

Reid Greenspan

Is there a story that involves wrestling behind Mark Briscoe losing his teeth?

Reid Greenspan

Where you surprised with some of the conversation with some of the conversation between Seth Rollins & David Starr on Twitter last week?

Rob Wilkins

Another when Vince is done question.. Do you see WWE ever having contracts similar to what AEW has, allowing talent to work NJPW but have their overall rights (example AEW wouldn’t let Moxley work the NJPW Dallas Show)

Rob Wilkins

Most people assume Triple H will take over things one day. Do you think that’s the case or someone else

Rob Wilkins

Is there any truth to the rumors of Kairi being done in the WWE

Thebandman

Based off their social media presence, that Ryder & Hawkins have do you think it was a mistake for WWE to let them go?

Rob Wilkins

Have you heard any of the backstage reaction to the Nia Jax and Kairi Sane match from Monday?

Rob Wilkins

Do you think ever since Shinsuke turned heel it has hurt him overall?

YOUNG BIBBY

I’m surprised that Natalya hasn’t become a multi-time champion like Charlotte? Considering her rich family background. Is there a reason why?

YOUNG BIBBY

Why did fans give up on Ziggler? He was very hot as a babyface from 2013-2016. Why did he turn heel in 2017, and hasn’t turned since? Also, do you think he called have been a top guy?

YOUNG BIBBY

Who is a heel in WWE that should turn babyface?

YOUNG BIBBY

Does Vince McMahon take wrestling fans for granted?

YOUNG BIBBY