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I agree that TNA should not have a match at WM however I do think that they should have a lot of TNA talent in the crowd at WM and acknowledge them how they do with star athletes and actors in attendance, there are still people out there that are ignorant to the fact that there is more than WWE out there or are unaware of TNA even existing because the AXSTV is not available everywhere like TBS/TNT and USA.
To me it comes down to business. If it’s in WWE’s best interest to promote TNA talent then they should do it. If it’s not, they shouldn’t.
Question that's a bit of a sensitive topic these days. Since January 20th, there has been growing anti-American sentiment and boycotts growing around the world. It's particularly notable in former allies of the US like Mexico and here in Canada. In the old days, Vince would've immediately turned this into a storyline, but I am hopeful that Triple H won't go that route. That being said, is there any concern in the company about how events and certain wrestlers will be received? Do you think they might refrain from booking American Made at Elimination Chamber, for example? Or booking certain international wrestlers in deep red states? Or do you think they'll just continue as normal and hope for the best?
First off, I don’t think we have to worry about deep red, or deep blue, states. They don’t have a Matt Gaetz character for example and I doubt they would do that because that is a way to get cheap heat. They book far more intelligently now. As for outside of the US, I would hope that the fans realize that the actions of our President have nothing to do with the characters on the show.
Gunther’s role of the last few weeks has been very puzzling to me. Is he being downplayed for a reason (IE them trying to keep more of the focus on Cody as the ‘lead champion’) or is the approach more of the Roman role (IE let’s make his matches and appearances more special by limiting them) or something else? I mean he has the look of a great marketable champion (heel standing notwithstanding) and a seemingly worldwide appeal, etc. As great as your crew’s knowledge is of things, if you don’t know a true a reason, what’s your best guess as to why? Or am I imagining this LOL?
I think it’s you on this one. I think he has had a strong presence.
Do you know what Alexa Bliss’ new contract looks like? Did she get her tour bus? How long is the contract for?
I have not seen her contract so I can’t tell you what is in it. I did hear that she met with WWE management before her return and the impression I got was that her old deal was sweetened.
Is Drew McIntyre becoming what he hates most—CM Punk? Before Punk disappeared from wrestling for a decade, he was featured in a prominent position while never being THE guy. He complained about big names coming in and jumping him and others in line to the top. And eventually he vented all of his frustrations and walked out. PWInsider reported that after last nights Rumble, Drew walked out after having a major outburst backstage. He is said to be unhappy with his position overall. This seems to be backed up by the outburst he had on a radio show a few weeks back where he complained about the boys not calling him while he was out injured, complained about fans, and then stormed off the show leaving the hosts to look alarmed. It could have been a work, but it seemed legit given that WWE didn't promote the appearance as far as I know. And let's not forget how Drew stormed out the night Punk returned. Drew's been an awesome promo lately and always a great worker, but is he becoming the man he hates most? Someone who's fed up with being a prominently featured performer but never THE guy, so he storms out? Maybe he and Punk have more in common than he's willing to admit.
I don’t see it as him becoming what he hates. I think if you spoke to him a decade ago about what Punk was going through, as the number two guy to John Cena, he would have been sympathetic to what Punk was going through. I think Punk did deserve a run as the top guy and Vince McMahon never really gave it to him. Fast forward to today and I think that Drew also deserves a run, and it hasn’t been given to him outside of the COVID era. I understand his frustration.
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