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Sting Leaves Behind An Impressive Legacy In Wrestling (Editorial)

One of the worst-kept secrets in wrestling became headline news this week. After a 30 year career spanning multiple promotions and dozens of championships, The Man Called Sting has wrestled his final match. So says TMZ, which claims the official announcement could come from Sting himself as part of his WWE Hall of Fame acceptance speech in Dallas next month. And while he doesn’t get to go out on his own terms, he can take solace in the fact that few men have been able to enjoy the kind of charmed career he has had.

The writing was on the wall after his match with Seth Rollins last September at Night of Champions. One buckle bomb was bad enough, but two? The move looks brutal enough for a man half his age, but for Sting to go out there and willingly give up his body for two of them just seemed to be tempting fate. To his credit, on wobbly legs, he soldiered on to finish the rest of the match because that’s just what you do. He didn’t blame Rollins for what happened, and really, how could he? It wasn’t anyone’s fault. In fact, he later credited Rollins as being the best worker he had ever shared a ring with, which is pretty high praise coming from someone who has been in wars with the likes of Ric Flair, Vader and Kurt Angle.

With his neck all jacked up, he learned that he has cervical spinal stenosis, or a narrowing of the spinal canal. This can affect the nerves and result in great pain as time goes on. At the time, he indicated he would need neck surgery, but was hopeful that Night of Champions would not be the last image fans had of him inside the ring. Back in December, I made it pretty clear that I thought Sting was done, if for no other reason than the fact that spinal stenosis is the very thing that ended the careers of both Steve Austin and Edge. In the case of Edge, WWE made it clear that they would never medically clear him to wrestle, and he was “only” 37 years old at the time. Sting will turn 57 this weekend. It made little sense to think, and still does, that WWE would ever allow him to lace up his boots and step back through the ropes. This is just my opinion of course, but I believe this is more a case of WWE making the decision for Sting than Sting making it for himself. Were it entirely up to him, I think Sting would prefer to heal up and have one last match for closure, but ultimately, as hypersensitive as WWE is about these things today (concussions in particular), it wasn’t his call to make.

So, what now? The same TMZ report claims that sources close to Sting indicate he would be open to a non-wrestling role in WWE, but they have yet to pitch such a role to him. They could potentially offer up a scenario where Sting gives Shane McMahon the assist at Wrestlemania, looping back to the storyline where Shane “bought” WCW, and in turn, the next night on Raw, Shane could appoint Sting the new General Manager of Raw. The one drawback with that idea is that to have Sting cost Undertaker his match and NOT follow that up with some sort of confrontation between the two would likely leave a lot of fans feeling underwhelmed. Still, I think it merits some consideration because it would be nice to find a role for him on the show (not necessarily weekly) while also doing away with the overdone heel authority figure gimmick, at least for a while.

I can’t help but feel sad that Sting never got to have a real productive run in WWE. To think that his lone Wrestlemania appearance was in a losing effort to Triple H, even though Sting himself may have wanted it that way thinking it could be his final bout, it hardly seems like something loyal Sting fans had envisioned when he first came to WWE. Perhaps, as rumored, it was done as a way for Vince McMahon to put the final exclamation point on the WWE vs. WCW war once and for all, a war that apparently still exists only in his mind. Or maybe it was done with the idea of keeping Triple H strong for a Wrestlemania match this year against The Rock, also rumored before Rock’s filming schedule rendered such a match impossible. He earned two wins on Raw, one via disqualification against Big Show and one via submission in a tag match teaming with John Cena against Big Show and Seth Rollins. He followed that up with the loss to Rollins, so he goes down batting .500 with two wins and two losses. Yet I’m still glad he had his Wrestlemania moment. I’m glad he had the chance to wrestle on Raw. And I’m glad he finally got to wrestle for the WWE title. Not a bad way to go out.

I’ve spent nearly 15 straight weeks counting down the greatest WCW matches of all time on my podcast. Sting has appeared five different times on that list, and there’s a reason for that. Whether it was leading his own squadron against The Dangerous Alliance in War Games, battling Big Van Vader to determine the “King of Cable”, or challenging DDP for the WCW World title, Sting had a tendency to deliver in big matches. More than his work, I think most people will remember him for his loyalty. His loyalty as the avenger of WCW against the nWo and Hollywood Hogan. His loyalty to the promotion behind the scenes as well, never working a single day for Vince McMahon so long as WCW still had a breath in its body. That loyalty extended even to TNA and Dixie Carter, to whom he arguably gave the last great years of his career. It was that loyalty that cost us potential matches with The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels and Randy Orton, but at the same time, gave us matches with Kurt Angle, AJ Styles and Samoa Joe.

It’s not easy to “get over” in wrestling. It’s even harder to stay over. Sting has been a beloved figure for the majority of his 30+ years in the wrestling business. In a few short weeks, he will take his rightful place in the Hall of Fame. What his future holds beyond that date is still a question, but to steal a phrase, “the only thing that’s for sure about Sting is nothing’s for sure.”

Shane McMahon’s Return & Why The Brand Split Is A Bad Idea (Editorial)

After a nearly seven year absence from WWE television, Shane McMahon made what can only be described as a triumphant return to Raw last Monday in Detroit. As overexposed as the McMahon clan has been, the Boy Wonder (and the thunderous ovation he received) proves that absence does indeed make the heart grow fonder. In one night, WWE succeeded in adding genuine intrigue to what had been shaping up as a ho-hum WrestleMania card. If Shane hopes to take control of Monday Night Raw, all he needs to do is defeat The Undertaker inside “Hell in a Cell”. Easy enough, no?

Shane was always the one McMahon I never got tired of seeing. While I would argue that Mister McMahon is the greatest villain the company has ever produced, there have been many times where he has overstayed his welcome. His return to TV a few months ago, albeit a desperate attempt to help make Roman look strong, got people excited largely because he had been hidden away for so long. Stephanie and Triple H, while great in their roles, would do well after WrestleMania to take the old man’s cue and disappear for a while (we are now going on THREE YEARS of this Authority nonsense). As for Linda, she always had the charisma of a wet dish rag and thankfully was limited in her roles. For someone who likely never received any formal training, Shane has turned in plenty of memorable performances over the years against the likes of Kurt Angle, Test and even his own father. I always respected him for the risks he was willing to take, however stupid they may have been.

Let me just say that I don’t believe for a second that Shane McMahon is wrestling The Undertaker at WrestleMania. Not that I would mind, it would certainly be something different, which seems to be a dirty word in WWE’s vocabulary. Nonetheless, I think what we saw was the first of several chapters in a story that will play itself out in the months (yes, months) to come. With the announcement that the dead man himself will be on Raw next week, I imagine he will be none too happy about being tasked with doing the chairman’s dirty work and may reject the match outright. This is where the idea of a surrogate wrestling on Shane’s behalf becomes more realistic, and the question then turns to who that person may be. There are several options, including a certain 15-time champion currently rehabbing from a torn rotator cuff. It’s an injury that should, in theory, keep him out of action until the summer, but John Cena has remarkable mutant healing powers, and I think it is very likely that he takes Shane’s place in an effort to help rescue Raw from the evil Authority.

You also have Sting, who we know will be present that weekend to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. It’s a match that many fans still clamor for. Others may dread it, but there is no doubting the marquee value such a match would have (once the bell rings, that’s another story). Were it not for Sting’s diagnosis of spinal stenosis, which ended the careers of both Steve Austin and Edge, and the fact that he still needs neck surgery, he would make a fine choice, but it just doesn’t seem possible. Or how about The Rock? He did tease a major role for himself at WrestleMania, though the belief is that he won’t be wrestling on the card, which would seem to disqualify him from consideration. Then again, in wrestling, it’s probably wise to never discount anything from consideration.

On my podcast back in November, in response to a listener question about a potential Shane McMahon return (hat tip to Adam from Newcastle, England), I pitched an idea that while not exactly the same, is not all that different from what we are now seeing. In my scenario, Shane would return to confront Triple H, not Vince, in an effort to reclaim his birthright and would handpick a representative to wrestle another superstar of the COO’s choosing at WrestleMania for control of the company. I thought it would be most intriguing for Shane to recruit a major name from the NXT ranks, say Finn Balor or Sami Zayn, given Triple H is something of a proud papa to all of those guys. He could then spend the next several weeks playing off his relationship with them and trying to convince them to do the right thing, or as he would say, “what’s best for business”. The end result would be a big win for the NXT star and the end of The Authority storyline, which is long past its expiration date. As things are currently set up, Demon Balor could very easily be recruited by Shane, if they wanted to go in that direction. I love the idea (just imagine the entrances), but I still believe Cena will be their choice if he can make it back in time.

I do want to look beyond WrestleMania for a moment. Many fans online are excitedly pointing to a Ticketmaster listing for an upcoming Raw in May that is being billed as “Monday Night Raw vs. WWE” as evidence that a return to a brand split is imminent. Given how stale and monotonous the show has become, Shane McMahon taking control, even if only in storyline, could give Raw a fresh feel that it so desperately needs. That being said, I believe a formal brand split, at least at the moment, would be a terrible idea. Even a decade ago, WWE never seemed to fully embrace the idea of a true brand split, and so long as the same person is in charge of running things, that is unlikely to ever change. But that’s not even the biggest problem they face. One of the biggest changes since that time has been the expansion of Monday Night Raw to three hours. At a time when the company lacks depth at the top of its roster, a roster that has been absolutely ravaged by injuries, it makes absolutely no sense to take an already depleted roster, split it in half, and then attempt to fill those same three hours every Monday night. Of course, they can always call a bunch of NXT names down to the main roster to fill those spots, but will they? Colin Cassady and Enzo Amore are most certainly ready to make the transition, as should someone like Samoa Joe, but I just don’t see them gutting the NXT brand by shifting over enough names at one time to make up that deficit.

Would a brand split help shake things up? Sure, it might. If they insist on moving ahead with the idea, they should do so IF and ONLY IF Raw is moved back to a two hour format. Believe me, the McMahons (sans Shane) are hardly the only ones suffering from overexposure, and in order for the idea to have a shot at working, it is a necessary move to make. It’s great to have Shane ‘O Mac back and I’d like to see his character be the catalyst for some exciting television post-WrestleMania.

They’ve got people talking. Don’t drop the ball.

Vote For The Solomonster In The 2013 Stitcher Awards

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Greetings SEScoops Army!

Solomonster here. It’s nice to see things look even better around these parts since I last appeared. For the uninformed, I’m the founder and host of the aptly-titled “Solomonster Sounds Off” podcast, talking the best (and worst) each week in the world of pro wrestling. In fact, much of our 6+ years on the air were proudly spent right here on SEScoops. Without that marriage, the show wouldn’t be where it is today, so I am forever indebted to all of you for your support.

Last week, the Sound Off achieved quite a milestone as we have been nominated as a finalist for “Best Sports Commentary” in the 2013 Stitcher Awards! Stitcher is a platform that allows you to stream 20,000+ radio shows and podcasts from your PC or mobile device. That’s a lot of shows. The fact that we’ve been nominated alongside the likes of Dan Patrick and podcasts affiliated with the NFL, NBATV and CBSSports is, frankly, an incredible feeling and makes it that much more gratifying.

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So yeah, we made the top 6. Now what? Well, being nominated is very cool, but winning the whole thing would be pretty sweet, too. And that’s where things get a little bit harder. We can’t do this without you guys. In short, we need your votes. We need you to get your friends to vote. And your family, too. You know, the ones who probably don’t even like wrestling to begin with. Judging by this Authority storyline of late, it’s hard to argue with them. That being said, if you have a Facebook account, voting is very simple. Just click on the link below, then scroll down under “Best Sports Commentary” and you will see the logo for the Solomonster Sounds Off. Click that logo once and a check mark will appear. Once that happens, just scroll down to the bottom of the page and make sure you click on the blue SUBMIT VOTES button. That’s it!

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Sound Off 283: Money in the Bank Roundtable Edition Live From Philadelphia!

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Est. Runtime: 1 hour, 43 minutes

Solomonster is on the road in Philadelphia and joined by Noah Mark and Bryan Blade offering Money in the Bank predictions, including a few scenarios for how the All Stars match may play out, plus thoughts on the Wyatt Family debut from Raw and the “Husky Harris” chants, WWE’s new Performance Center, Randy Orton’s divorce, possible WrestleMania host cities, Steve Austin’s latest tease for a match with CM Punk and the unlikely TNA star he put over, Matt Morgan’s TNA release, the awesome Knockouts ladder match on Impact, how you can “spoon” Tammy Sytch and more. Stick around for an important announcement at the end of the show concerning our future.

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Sound Off 282: Is WWE Planning Rock vs. Triple H at WMXXX, Plus TNA’s Complete Gut Check Failure

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Est. Runtime: 1 hour, 43 minutes

Solomonster talks about plans for the McMahon angle, how it may tie into WrestleMania and thoughts on a possible Rock vs. Triple H match, Ricardo Rodriguez suspended and what it may be for, why Sting is NOT going to WWE, The Briscoes spotted front row at a WWE show, a rant on reality TV and what it really should be called, why Bo Dallas is now the John Cena of NXT, looking at whether TNA’s Gut Check concept is a failure, several wrestlers released and others not getting paid, a GREAT main event on Impact worth watching, live thoughts from the TNA BaseBrawl show in Brooklyn, bringing War Games to WWE, would a wrestling offseason work, how the formation of the nWo changed wrestling forever (not just for a few years) and how WCW really died for good 12 years ago this week.

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MAILBAG: What Can WWE Do To Get The Fans To Stop Booing John Cena?

SEScoops Mailbag for May 24th

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Q: If Chris Benoit and Eddie Guerrero were still alive, where do you see them in today’s WWE or TNA? How do you think their presence would affect [either promotion] as a whole? – Marcel

A: I don’t think Eddie’s body could have held up as a wrestler, even with a part-time schedule. I see both guys in backstage roles, or perhaps taking on an active role down in NXT. Their presence in WWE (no way would they have ended up in TNA) would have been enormously beneficial for the newer talent. Who better to learn from than two guys who wrestled all over the world, became World champions and had the respect of their peers?

Q: I don’t think this Trevor Murdoch gets enough praise in the wrestling industry. He was a man with [lots of] potential. What happened? – Omar

A: Not sure what led to his departure other than WWE just lost interest in him. I liked him in that he looked totally different than just about everyone else on the roster. He didn’t fit the typical WWE mold. I liked that about him. He wasn’t a bad singer, either.

Q: As we know, John Cena is facing Mark Henry for the WWE title at Money in the Bank. WWE has not had a fully black wrestler win the WWE championship, unless you count The Rock who is half black and half Samoan. Why hasn’t a black wrestler [held the WWE Title]? R-Truth came close at Capitol Punishment, but that match was a joke. – Reggie

A: I’d imagine if they find a black superstar they think can make them lots of money, then he will be champion. R-Truth was not that guy. Perhaps Ahmed Johnson could have eventually been that guy had he not been so injury-prone and reckless in the ring. Had he not quit the company, I’m convinced that Bobby Lashley would have been WWE champion, likely multiple times over.

Q: If there are all faces in the WWE Title MITB match and all heels in the World Heavyweight MITB match, do you think the ultimate outcome will be a unification match between the two champions since one will be face & the other heel? Or am I just overthinking it and hoping this will happen? – Kirk, Ft. Worth Texas

A: Whoever wins those briefcases isn’t guaranteed to win the title. You’re reading WAY too much into things. There is no plan to unify the titles at this time.

Q: Now that Christian is back, his theme song is my favorite once again. What is your favorite current theme song? – Nisim Levi

A: CM Punk, Cult of Personality.

Q: I’m curious as to what you think WWE can do with the John Cena character so that fans will stop booing him every week. They can’t turn him heel since there are no replacements good enough to take the spot as top babyface. So what can they do? – Ben Burnside, Fresno, CA

A: Take him off television. That’s the only way you’ll ever get those people to stop booing him. It’s been eight years since he won his first WWE Title. If they haven’t stopped now, they won’t ever stop. It’s become their shtick, like the “What?” chant. They do it because it’s a “thing” for them to do. If they play their cards right, Daniel Bryan could be that next top babyface, but he’s not there yet.

Q: Why is TNA making ODB, a wrestler, be a freaking referee? Is TNA out of refs? Are they out of money to go after former WWE referees like Earl Hebner. I think a dirty woman who squeezes her boobs is the wrong person to officiate a Knockouts wrestling match. – Fablanco4

A: Nonsense. I think a dirty woman who squeezes her boobs is precisely the right person to officiate Knockouts matches. Hell of a lot better to look at than Earl Hebner!

Sound Off 281: Taz Possibly Returning to WWE, Briscoes/ROH Situation and Who Has The Better Roster of Talent, WWE or TNA?

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Est. Runtime: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Solomonster shares his thoughts on the death of Matt Osborne and why the original Doink the Clown character was underrated, Ring of Honor’s iPPV fiasco, The Briscoes possible departure, distressing news in the ratings when it comes to Daniel Bryan, shutting down the Rock haters on his choice as WWE’s new video game cover boy, Taz possibly leaving TNA for WWE and what they should do with him, the great Suicide swerve on Impact, can Drew McIntyre ever be a main event player, does TNA have a better roster of talent than WWE, an idea for what to do with Cody Rhodes and a brand new This Week in Wrestling History segment featuring Foley’s plunge, Bret Hart’s stroke, John Cena’s debut, the Benoit tragedy and CM Punk’s legendary pipebomb!

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Sound Off 280: The Return of RVD, Possible Summerslam Opponent and His Swipe at TNA

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Est. Runtime: 1 hour, 40 minutes

Solomonster talks the WWE return of Rob Van Dam, a possible Summerslam opponent for him, RVD’s swipe at TNA, the greatest promo of Mark Henry’s life, the latest on Daniel Bryan’s injury, his backstage confrontation with Triple H and why it was probably a good thing, Bo Dallas gets cheesy on NXT, getting The Bella Twins involved in a Cena/Bryan feud, three WWE superstars who could have been top names, why it sucks what TNA is doing (or isn’t doing) with Bobby Roode and Austin Aries, and Rey Mysterio goes under the knife again — is it time for him to retire? Plus, Food Network star Paula Deen gets canned for using racist language and we’re listing her top ten favorite TV shows.

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Sound Off 279: Payback Predictions, Praise for The Divas And Enough With The McMahon Family Drama

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Est. Runtime: 1 hour, 18 minutes

Solomonster talks WWE Payback predictions, Daniel Bryan vs. Seth Rollins, praise for the Divas angle on Raw, Ryback and John Cena fail to impress, the terrible McMahon storyline, why Kane is such an important part of that roster, Bo Dallas wins the NXT Title, Sting teases a new Main Event Mafia, who he might recruit, Crimson reappears on Impact only to look like a fool, is it time for TNA to cut bait on Matt Morgan, two ideas for Christian’s next feud, why WWE fired Buff Bagwell, thoughts on Zack Gowen’s run, and how should wrestling promotions handle fans who storm the ring?

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MAILBAG: Do You Think TNA Could Sell Out Madison Square Garden?

SEScoops Mailbag for May 24th

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Q: Do you think bringing War Games into WWE could [restore] Survivor Series to its once prestigious state? – Kenny B.

A: Absolutely and it’s an idea I first pitched on the Sound Off years ago. It even fits perfectly with the whole theme of survival. Apparently, Triple H is a big supporter of the idea, but Vince McMahon has shot it down every time it has been brought up. If you’re a War Games fan, they are releasing a DVD devoted to those matches later this month.

Q: Do you believe an American promotion (besides ROH) would benefit from a partnership with a major Japanese promotion such as New Japan Pro Wrestling or NOAH? – Casey C.

A: While I think WWE has conditioned its audience to not take any Japanese talent seriously, I’d love to see them work something out with New Japan. If for no other reason than, selfishly, I would love to see a Daniel Bryan vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi match.

Q: Do you think TNA can have a PPV or Impact show inside a sold out Madison Square Garden? – Letago M.

A: I’m pretty sure WWE has a deal with MSG that would prevent another pro wrestling group from running there, so no. Even if they don’t, the answer is still no.

Q: I was just wondering why WWE feels like they have to have John Cena come out every week and recap everything that happened the week before? To me, it doesn’t really make his matches or rivalries anymore exciting. In fact, it kills any interest I have in them. – Gabe S.

A: I agree, it’s infuriating and I wish they would stop having him do that. He’s not a narrator, he’s an active wrestler. He should act like it.

Q: I have a question about Evan Bourne. When is he going to make his comeback to WWE? – Luis A.

A: Bourne is cleared and ready to return whenever WWE has something for him. Ditto with Christian.

Q: I can’t help but marvel at how amazing Daniel Bryan is in the ring. He has an intensity in the ring that’s damn near unrivaled with the ability to have great matches with pretty much anyone. However, one thing that I’m surprised about is that WWE still allows him to use the diving headbutt. With all the emphasis on safety and impact testing, you’d think the diving headbutt would go the same way as the piledriver. Given everything that we know today about long term affects of concussions, should WWE ban Bryan from using this move? – Matt I.

A: I see your point about Bryan using his head as a weapon, but to ban the move? Where do you draw the line? I’d argue his tope dive through the ropes is far more dangerous. Taking a German suplex where you land on the back of your head and get folded up like an accordion… isn’t that worse? They’re certainly not going to ban that, nor should they. Every move or slam carries an inherent risk of injury. I trust that someone of Bryan’s experience level knows what he’s doing and does what he can to limit the risk of injury to himself and his opponent.

Q: Why did Roddy Piper and Mr. T have legit heat and do they still have a beef with each other? – Ravonn A.

A: Because Mr. T acted like a total diva when he worked with WWE and nearly walked out of the first WrestleMania at MSG. Pretty sure Piper still hates his guts.

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Sound Off 278: King of the Ring Anniversary Edition, Should WWE Bring Back The Tournament?

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Est. Runtime: 67 minutes

This week marks the 20th anniversary of the very first KING OF THE RING pay-per-view, which saw Hulkamania get squashed and Bret Hart capture his second (yes, second) crown. On this special edition of the Sound Off, Solomonster takes you back through the early days of the KOTR long before it ever aired on TV, then revisits each event from 1993 to its demise in 2002, and its resurrection in 2006, 2008 and 2010. This includes the commentary of Art Donovan (hear it for yourself!), the birth of Austin 3:16 and how the MSG Curtain Call incident made it possible, why Bret vs. Shawn never happened, Mick Foley’s plunge off the Hell in a Cell, the end of DDP as a main event player, how William Regal blew the biggest opportunity of his career, and… Sheamus’ Antlers. Finally, he examines who the KOTR helped, who it hurt and whether the tournament should be brought back. Who do YOU think would make a good king in 2013?

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Sound Off 277: More McMahon and Hogan Family Drama On TV, Plus Orton Speaks The Truth About Cena

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Est. Runtime: 1 hour, 35 minutes

Solomonster gives a quick Chikara update (or tries to anyway), then talks the possibility of Cena vs. Bryan at Money in the Bank, the return of the McMahons, count outs in a No Disqualification match, Randy Orton speaks the truth on John Cena, the NXT contract signing and why Bo Dallas isn’t ready for prime time yet, Richie Steamboat’s career possibly in jeopardy, Tod Kenely dropped from Impact, the arrival of Quinton RAMPAGE Jackson, his face-off with Kurt Angle and the greatness of Mickie James. Then it’s MAILBAG time with a passionate argument for why WWE bringing in Rock for publicity is TOTALLY different than Vince Russo booking David Arquette as WCW champion for the same reasons, was CM Punk better off for NOT headlining all those PPVs last year as champion, and what will Hulk Hogan’s legacy be once he’s gone? To view the Yahoo! column referenced on this week’s show, click here!

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Sound Off 276: Daniel Bryan Makes Strong Case For Cena Match at Summerslam, Beginning of The End for CM Punk and Paul Heyman?

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Est. Runtime: 1 hour, 10 minutes

Solomonster thinks Daniel Bryan is the best performer in WWE today and made one hell of a case for a Summerslam main event this week, the beginning of the end for CM Punk and Paul Heyman, the arrival of The Wyatt Family, Bret Hart apologizes for Pat Patterson joke, WWE partners with The Flintstones but may be targeting the wrong demographic, the STATE OF TNA one year after going live on Spike, who should be inducted into their Hall of Fame, will Aces and Eights help build any new stars, and could WCW or ECW have survived in a social media world on YouTube, but without TV?

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Sound Off 275: Making The Case For Brock vs. Taker at Summerslam, Is TNA Leaving Zema Ion Out To Dry?

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Est. Runtime: 1 hour, 21 minutes

Solomonster noticed something odd about the way Lesnar pinned Triple H at Extreme Rules and pitches an idea for how it could lead to a match with The Undertaker at Summerslam, why it would make sense, a bothersome trend in wrestling, why Daniel Bryan is poised to be WWE’s next big breakout star, the introduction of CURTIS AXEL on Raw and his curious interaction with Triple H, a full review of this week’s NXT with the debut of Sami Zayn, the Zema Ion situation and why TNA should do the right thing, the anniversary of Scott Hall’s Nitro invasion, what ever happened to Jamie Kellner (the man who canceled wrestling on the Turner networks) and did CM Punk’s push come at the expense of men like MVP and Shelton Benjamin? To view the Daniel Bryan column referenced on this week’s show, click here!

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MAILBAG: Did Triple H Help or Hurt Curtis Axel On Monday Night?

SEScoops Mailbag for May 24th

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Q: I know WWE is trying to find themselves a new Hispanic star now that Rey Mysterio is heading closer towards retirement. [They] slapped Del Rio with the label, but he doesn’t really do anything for me. What about Ricardo Rodriguez? He is far more over than Del Rio and I genuinely want to cheer for him, much like Joe Park [in TNA]. You once said yourself the quickest way to get over a babyface is to wear a mask because they are over with the kids. You could stick Ricardo with his old Chimaera gimmick where he wrestled as a masked luchador and turn Del Rio. – rld950@yahoo.com

A: While it’s true that Ricardo appears to be more popular with the audience most weeks than Del Rio, and I do think he is being underutilized, I can’t see him as WWE’s next big Latin star. So who could fill that role? As I said on the Sound Off weeks ago, he’s still rough around the edges, but I think if “Super Mex” Hernandez were to make the jump from TNA to WWE, and spent some time working in NXT, he could be that guy. He’s got the size they like, moves around real good and does all the power moves that get over with the fans.

Q: I was watching an episode of Vintage Collection in which they showed Ric Flair’s WCW title match with Vader at Starrcade ’93. Flair bled in the match, but the blood was edited out for Vintage. They have done this numerous times. They also edited out Flair’s blood in his match with Randy Savage at WrestleMania 8. I know WWE has banned blading and [have to] answer to every sponsor under the sun, but if it was okay to show it on a PG show back then, why wouldn’t it be now since WWE is a PG show? – Anthony

A: Back then, shows didn’t have ratings like they do now. Was the product more PG than not? Yes, but it was never really classified as such. Flair actually got a ton of heat from Vince McMahon for blading because it was banned back then as well. Bret Hart bled on the same show, but claimed it was legit and got away with it. It’s a PG product today and they don’t want to air footage with that stuff on it.

Q: I was going through some YouTube videos and noticed a lot of comments about Nexus reforming. No doubt these comments were likely posted right after Nexus broke up, but I would personally love to see a reunion as there wasn’t really a breakout star (Ryback doesn’t count, he has a new gimmick). Then it hit me… [they could unite] with The Shield in a WWE takeover angle. I know there are many flaws in this idea, but do you think it would provide for good TV? – Zack H.

A: If done correctly, anything could make for good TV, but this idea is not practical. It’s barely been three years since the Nexus angle was done, so it’s way too soon to do a reboot. And frankly, having three members of the Shield works just fine, we don’t need to add another 6-8 members to water the whole thing down. All of the key guys from that original Nexus group (Michael Tarver aside, who got released) have found a role for themselves on the roster, anyway. No need to disrupt that.

Q: Did Undertaker and Nailz ever [have a match] against each other? I was watching something on YouTube where both did a face off, but what was the aftermath of that? – Anonymous

A: Not on television, thank god. But there is footage out there from at least one house show match they did have. That face off was to have led to a feud between the two once Taker’s program with Kamala finished up at Survivor Series, but then Nailz, upset by his payoff for that year’s Summerslam, went and attacked Vince McMahon in his office and got fired.

Q: For as great as they’ve handled The Shield, why does it seem like WWE is clueless with how to put other young talent in best positions to succeed? Introducing Joe Henning by having Triple H slap him in the face, with him just sitting there is a horrible way to bring in a young guy. What’s the point of that? Why should anyone care about this guy now? To make it worse, they can’t even say the guy’s name later in the show. They just call him Paul Heyman’s new guy. Whoever’s idea this was probably shouldn’t be making decisions anymore. – Damien V.

A: It was a curious move to see such a build up to the announcement of Heyman’s new guy, have it be Joe Hennig (who is going to need all the help he can get to overcome the stigma of being a prelim guy) and then treat him that way. That being said, I’m taking a wait and see approach on this one. The fact they even chose a young guy and not a major name for that spot is a positive, and Triple H has supposedly been a big advocate of his, so let’s give it some time. They say it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.

Q: Was there legit heat between Curt Hennig and Brock Lesnar? The reason I ask is because I was reading some stuff saying they had a real fight on the plane ride from hell back in 2002. If this is true, did that get Mr. Perfect released? – Ravonn Adamson

A: Not really, both were good friends. There may have been alcohol involved, but Hennig was needling Lesnar about who the better amateur wrestler was, which resulted in a wrestling match in the aisle of the plane. They also apparently smashed into the exit door, which could have been disastrous. The best visual depiction I’ve ever seen of what happened on that flight comes in the form of the following illustration, which I first saw on the WrestleCrap forum years ago.

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Sound Off 274: Extreme Rules Predictions and Making Sense of WWE’s View That Antonio Cesaro Is Boring

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Est. Runtime: 1 hour, 23 minutes

Solomonster previews the Extreme Rules PPV, why Ryback should take the title, thoughts on The Shield’s undefeated streak coming to an end, praise for Daniel Bryan and why he needs to be elevated back to the main event, trying to make sense of WWE’s treatment of Antonio Cesaro and their view that he’s boring (and why they’re dead wrong)… plus, pitching an idea for Jake Roberts and next year’s Royal Rumble, the three WWE Network shows already confirmed, Dixie Carter’s pipe dream of a WWE vs. TNA event, getting rid of heels and babyfaces, punishing guys for working stiff and why it’s a bad idea, and is CM Punk just another cog in the wheel in WWE? To view the Jake Roberts column referenced on this week’s show, click here!

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Sound Off 273: Comparing Raw In 1999 To Raw Today, What Are The Biggest Differences Then and Now?

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Est. Runtime: 1 hour, 17 minutes

Solomonster talks Dolph Ziggler’s concussion and how it may affect Extreme Rules, Jerry Lawler’s return to the ring, reviewing the highest rated Raw ever from 1999, how it compares to Raw today and why the numbers are down so much, Brock Lesnar the Interior Decorator, Impact moving back to 9pm on Thursdays, Christy Hemme upset with Austin Aries, the latest on James Storm’s injury, what TNA has to do (and not do) to build its audience, would an A-list celebrity tie-in help, and who is the REAL Mr. WrestleMania, Shawn Michaels or The Undertaker? To view the Owen Hart column referenced on this week’s show, click here!

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Sound Off 272: Defending Monday’s “Make A Wish” Segment, A Great Week To Be A Wrestling Fan

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Est. Runtime: 1 hour, 12 minutes

Solomonster talks about SIX really good matches on WWE television alone this week and praises the talent coming off an exhausting European tour, pitching an idea for Money in the Bank involving The Shield, the death of the brand extension later this month, early name for the 2014 Hall of Fame, defending the “Make a Wish” segment with John Cena on Raw, the blunt truth about Alberto Del Rio, TNA goes back to the well with Sting as #1 contender, the one name (other than AJ Styles) that would make sense to challenge Bully for the title, and revisiting the Beer Drinking Championship! To view the Layfield Report column referenced on this week’s show, click here!

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MAILBAG: Who Are The Best And Worst Babyfaces In WWE History?

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Q: I want your opinion on WWE doing these crappy short matches on Smackdown. With the Barrett vs. Regal match [in the UK], I was hoping [it would go] at least ten minutes or more. As for the main event, that should have gone longer then it did. I know Undertaker is old and broken down, but I have seen Jon Moxley on the indies in 20-plus minute matches. – Steve from New Jersey

A: Completely agree that WWE dropped the ball on that Barrett vs. Regal match. Especially with Smackdown typically being a more wrestling-heavy show, there was no reason they could not have given those two 10-12 minutes to work together. As for Undertaker, while I do agree his match with Ambrose was quite short, there’s no way Taker should be wrestling 20 minute matches on Smackdown. Save those for PPV.

Q: Who do you think was the worst babyface in WWE and the greatest babyface in WWE? I am not talking about finance wise, I am talking about entertainment wise. – Danish Tanweer

A: Hulk Hogan managed to be both one of the best and worst babyfaces of all time. The fact that half of his promos made absolutely no sense made them very entertaining, and there’s no arguing the length of time he spent on top, yet he would eye gouge and back rake his opponents in every match! Need further proof of what a horrible babyface this guy was? He intentionally drove a wedge between his “best friend” and his wife, he once beat up a hapless mortician, stole his urn and threw ashes in someone’s face, then threw a hissy fit when Sid Justice dumped him out of the Royal Rumble, a match advertised as being every man for himself. And what does this “Real American” role model do in response? He assists the heel in pulling Justice out of the ring! Hogan never really turned heel in 1996, he just changed his wardrobe.

Q: What happened to Christian? Will he be back anytime soon? – Andrew

A: According to WWE physician Michael Sampson, whom I had a chance to speak with at Fan Axxess over WrestleMania weekend, Christian is ready to return. It’s really up to WWE creative at this point when they have a role for him.

Q: Do you think a John Cena heel turn would have the same impact that Hogan’s did when he went from red and yellow to Hollywood Hogan? – Dennis from Tennessee

A: No I don’t. One of the key elements of the Hogan turn that worked to his advantage was the association with Hall and Nash as “outsiders” from the WWF. Hogan had a powerful supporting cast. What would Cena have? Not saying it wouldn’t be refreshing to see he and, say, CM Punk switch sides, but I don’t see it having the same impact the Hogan turn and nWo angle had.

Q: I was wondering if you knew what happened between WWE and Bobby Lashley? When he was released, it surprised me since before that he was in the WWE Championship picture having matches with John Cena. Just wondering if you knew why he got released and if you think there is a chance he could return? – Cameron from Chandler, AZ

A: I don’t believe he was released so much as he wanted out of the company and they acquiesced. You don’t just release a guy who, less than a year earlier, is slotted into one of the biggest attractions in WrestleMania history. Reportedly, it stemmed from things that happened or were said involving his girlfriend Kristal Marshall and head writer Michael Hayes. And yes, there is always a chance he can return. He has not closed that door.

Q: What were your thoughts of Heidenreich? Do you think he had potential? – Zack Holker

A: Yes, he had great potential. As a poet. Maybe a prison inmate. As a wrestler, not so much.

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Sound Off 271: Latest Injury News on John Cena and Ranking The 10 Greatest WWE Title Matches In History

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Est. Runtime: 1 hour, 39 minutes

This week, Solomonster has breaking injury news on John Cena, a backup plan if Cena is unable to compete, whether he believes Rock has wrestled his final match, three potential opponents for him not named Brock Lesnar, a great week for The Shield (and Dean Ambrose in particular), Hulk Hogan and Sting beat up Aces and Eights on Impact, pitching Suicide vs. Curry Man, and what one thing could have been changed to give WCW the best chance of being alive today? All of that, plus we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the WWE championship with a look at the five biggest names to hold the title, the men who should have been champion but never were, and ranking the top 10 greatest WWE Title matches in history!

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Sound Off 270: The End Of Cesaro’s Title Reign and Why It May Be The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Him

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Est. Runtime: 1 hour, 24 minutes

Solomonster is back to talk wrestling after a terrible week in the news, Rock having surgery, WWE’s new Performance Center and other locations where they should expand developmental, the end of Antonio Cesaro’s title run, why it may be the best thing for him and what WWE should do with him now, the Fandango embarrassment from last Monday, ranting on Impact and dumb wrestling referees, rumored storylines we never got to see and a FULL review of the Bret Hart “Dungeon Collection” DVD set!

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MAILBAG: What Should Headline WrestleMania 30?

SEScoops Mailbag for April 15th

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Q: I was wondering the other day about [all of the] things you can patent in wrestling… themes, characters, masks, logos and names. I don’t understand why you can patent characters, could you help explain that? Also, WWE has a habit of changing the names of indy stars to new ones. Why can’t they make a special contract in which the wrestler can still use the name after he/she leaves WWE? – Paul Jordan

A: They would want to trademark characters because they can claim it’s their creation and no other organization should be allowed to profit off of it. When Scott Hall showed up on Nitro doing his Razor Ramon shtick, WWE took them to court for it. Likewise, when it comes to wrestler names, WWE would not want to make such an arrangement — they would want to retain ownership of that person’s stage name so they can continue to make money off of it, and also make it less likely that wrestler would want to jump ship to another group.

Q: Many people came away from WrestleMania disappointed because of the predictability of the 4 top matches, however, I don’t think the results could have gone any other way. I’m interested to hear your take on this as I feel that the Undertaker, Cena, Triple H and Del Rio all had to win. – Justin from London

A: Undertaker winning was a given and I had no problem with it. As long as he thinks he can still go, the streak should stay alive, it’s the best gimmick in wrestling right now. Cena winning felt stale, but made sense in that he had to get his win back over Rock. But I disagree that Triple H and Del Rio HAD to win their matches. I’m glad Del Rio won because Swagger deserved to be punished for his DUI arrest, but there was more to be gained by having Lesnar beat Triple H for the second time, especially if he’s penciled in for next year’s main event against Rock. It was nice that the babyface got his revenge here, but from a business standpoint, it was foolish for Brock to lose.

Q: Solomonster, I know you would rather combine titles and get rid of most of them (World, US, etc.), but what if you didn’t have that option? How would you boost [the prestige of these] titles to where people would actually care about them? – C.R. Massey

A: Perception is reality. You don’t open a WrestleMania like they did the previous two years with a World title match. You don’t have a random World title contest on Raw in the middle of the show like it’s some mid-card match. You don’t have the United States champion lose every non-title match he is in, and then leave him off your biggest show of the year (not to mention Raw the next night). It’s not hard — just do the opposite of what they’ve been doing, let the challengers have more microphone time to put over how important the quest for those titles is to them, and you’re well on your way to making them mean something again.

Q: With The Rock being injured at WrestleMania, do you think he will stop wrestling altogether so injuries in the ring don’t interfere with his acting career? I know a lot of people hate on Rock for coming back, but I have really liked having him back and hope he has at least a few more matches. – Jake from Long Island, NY

A: Nobody knows for sure, probably not even Rock. My gut tells me he’ll be at WrestleMania next year, so we haven’t seen the last of him. I wouldn’t expect much more out of him than Mania at this point.

Q: I think [Chris] Jericho is doing an extremely important job building up new guys. He returns to wrestling for a few months, helps a new guy and leaves. Pretty much charity work, but with decent payment. What do you think about his contribution? – Nisim Levi

A: He’s been the MVP of WWE since his return at the Royal Rumble. He’s had terrific matches on TV, can play any role you ask of him and has no problem working with younger guys and putting them over if it’s good for business. His contribution has been huge.

Q: Is Fandango a made man thanks to that live crowd and [Chris] Jericho? He’s in a perfect spot now and really has no safety net. Do you see him making the most of his opportunity? – Tim from Pennsylvania

A: Well, his theme music is certainly over. Let’s not mistake that for meaning Fandango himself is suddenly a made man. He’s still saddled with a ridiculous gimmick, but aside from that, they’re giving him every opportunity to succeed. You can’t get any better than working with Jericho. It worked for John Cena early in his career. Ball’s in his court now.

Q: I have a question about WrestleMania 30 next year. With the rumored matches being Rock vs. Brock Lesnar, Undertaker vs. John Cena and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin vs CM Punk, which match should be the main event? – Joe S.

A: I have serious doubts we’re ever going to see Austin vs. Punk at this point. That said, I’m torn on this one. I’ve always said if Austin decides to return for a match with Punk, it should headline. And really, it’s probably Punk’s only chance of getting his elusive Mania main event. But The Streak has become larger than anything else at WrestleMania. Undertaker only has a finite number of matches left in him… who knows, next year in New Orleans could be his swan song. John Cena is the absolute perfect opponent for him, the only man who could create serious doubt about the outcome and have the fans ready to riot if he wins. Both matches are deserving, but for me, Undertaker vs. Cena has to headline.

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Sound Off 269: Not Hopping Aboard The Fandango Bandwagon Just Yet, But His Music Sure Is Catchy

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Est. Runtime: 1 hour, 36 minutes

Solomonster is back this week with a FULL post-WrestleMania wrapup, including live thoughts from MetLife Stadium, which of the three Mania main events completely sucked the life right out of the crowd, THE MIGHTY IZOD CENTER on Monday night and how it compared to Miami last year, why the crowd may have turned on Orton vs. Sheamus, Dolph Ziggler finally WINS THE BIG ONE, a rant on disrespectful fans at the Hall of Fame, Marty Jannetty wrestles for Chikara but gets caught stealing merch at WrestleCon, Jay Briscoe wins the ROH World title and Adam Pearce gets cut from TNA’s Gut Check. Yeah, not happy about that one.

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Sound Off 268: WM29 Roundtable, Axxess, Iron Sheik Roast

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Est. Runtime: 1 hour, 51 minutes

Solomonster is back with his annual WRESTLEMANIA ROUNDTABLE episode! Joining him this week are Noah Mark and Bryan Blade, on location in New York, recapping their experiences at WWE Axxess, including Ryback shooting hard on Bill Goldberg and an impromptu conversation with WWE physician Dr. Michael Sampson, the man who saved Jerry Lawler’s life! They also attended The Roast of the Iron Sheik and have some interesting tales to tell, and then it’s time for WrestleMania 29 predictions! All of that, plus the trio sings happy birthday to a lucky listener. What more can you ask for?

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Sound Off 267: 12-time Champion John Cena Wants To Win “The Big One” At WrestleMania

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Est. Runtime: 1 hour, 13 minutes

Solomonster is back with a packed show featuring the latest on Reid Flair, the 10 year anniversary of Steve Austin’s final match, the absurdity of John Cena talking about winning the “Big One”, the current list of Hall of Fame inductors, ROH Supercard VII preview and the sudden retirement of Charlie Haas, the cost of each Impact road taping, Adam Pearce on Gut Check next week, TNA steals a concept from WWE, Sean Waltman’s painful mistake, Brock wrestling at Extreme Rules and will Randy Orton ever be “the man” in WWE?

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