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BEST MATCH OF WRESTLEMANIA WEEK, WHAT GOT STEVE AUSTIN OVER AND MORE

I don't think anyone covered as many shows Wrestlemania weekend live in person as you did, so what was the best match of the week?

Easily FTR vs. The Briscoes.  That was a once in a lifetime atmosphere and moment with four stellar talents who took it to each other with a great intensity and believability.  It was the best anyone could ask of pro wrestling and I hope it's not the last time we see that encounter.

Hi Mike I have a question.Do you think Steve Austin would have gotten over had he not cussed,give the middle finger,or Drink beer,Something no other wrestler had ever done.Be honest,because before that he couldn’t get over.

Sandman drank beer before Austin.  It's pretty obvious Austin got over in World Class, in WCW as a member of the Hollywood Blondes and as a member of the Dangerous Alliance and was over in ECW as well, so yeah, he would have gotten over eventually, as long as someone actually gave him a chance and consistently pushed him as a singles star nationally.  All the other things you mentioned helped but NONE OF THAT was part of what got Austin over when he was invading Brian Pillman's house or feuding with Bret Hart.  What got Austin over was his intensity, his speaking skills and his toughness.  Everything else became part of the package later and it's pretty silly to even write me this question.  This question is not over with me.

If Tony Khan took over ROH, why are there still TV shows on the Sinclair Broadcast Group?

While the two sides have agreed to a deal, it hasn't been 100% finalized to the best of my knowledge, so Sinclair is still producing and filling their TV stations with ROH content.   It is obvious the company is winding down as they have slowly been letting staffers go.

I saw the police noted that they were waiting for toxicology reports to come back re: Tammy Sytch and that tragic traffic incident in Florida.  How long does that take?

In speaking to someone in law enforcement, they noted getting the results of a toxicology usually takes 3 weeks to 2 months, depending on the backlog of the testing.  

When you go to cover shows live, do the promotions pay for travel, hotel, etc.

No.   I pay all that out of pocket.  The only thing promotions provide, if they wish to do so, is a place for me to set up and work.

I heard in your interview with Rhea Ripley that WWE is returning to Australia?  When?

WWE is slated to tour Australia the first week of August.

Does Vladimir know what's up with his doc?

No, he is still waiting.  Just like you.

 

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