ASK-A-WAI: Questions Thread

David from Arlington, Texas

Hey guys, don’t know if this one has been asked before, but what would’ve been your guys’ ideal retirement match/program for Kurt Angle? Obviously he wouldn’t have been able to go as he did years ago. And years removed, I understand why ultimately, they went with Corbin. But with the roster at the time, or even a part timer, how would you guys have liked to see it go if they went in a different direction?

Thanks for everything guys. Been listening for over a decade, and you guys are the best. Happy 5 years to Post, and shoutout Godfather Nate! 6/10

Were either of you denied names for your children by your spouse when choosing names before your kids were born? My wife denied me Chris Jericho and Steven Austin (first name - middle name). Do you think Jericho is a cool middle name?

Anthony from Detroit

Cheers guys

Ticket sales and tv ratings are up for the wwe. Fans have hope for the product. With the regime change I was expecting AEW type excitement in the crowds but for the most part the crowds seem dead for Raw, Smackdown and some PLEs as they were during the old regime. Any thoughts as to why?

Thank you!

Branavan from Ajax

Which member of the All Japan Four Pillars in their prime do you think would be the most successful if they were able to wrestle in the US today? Success being getting popular, chance of becoming a main eventer, etc etc.

Ron from Chicago

With the world cup underway at the time of this posting, what is your guys’ top international sporting memory?

Hello Charles from Alberta here been listening to you guys since 2015 and you guys are very funny and a pressure to listen to you congratulations on the 5 years . Who do you seeing getting there first L and losing their title hook or jade .?

Tenese from GA

Who has a chance to be at least a competent in-ring performer, Jade Cargill or Mandy Rose?

Take care, guys.

Eric from Barrie.

With Jester’s Cap getting its first reprint in 12 years, will John be making his return to Magic the Gathering? Do you have any fond memories of your time playing the game?

A question for the both of you. You have both in the past brought up your history playing video games. Are there any traditional games you have enjoyed, or currently enjoy? Board games, card games or anything else?

What’s that one meal from scratch (or close to it) you can cook yourself that you would proudly serve a guest?

Alexander from Portland

What have been your favorite sodas?

Sorry guys edited to add a second question if you don’t mind…

  1. Question probably more so for John but Wai something to look forward to …

This weekend I took my kids to a soft play and entered a ball pit. To get to the floor you had to wade through some balls so in an attempt to save one child from injury I slipped on a ball and jarred my back and couldn’t walk for a few days.

My question therefore is whether either of you have had injuries because of trying to save your child from themselves!

  1. Been watching a lot of 90s royal rumbles lately and noticed a lot of talent from Japanese companies being used, most of whom I don’t recognise. Could you maybe give some background about how this came about and if anything notable came from it?

Steve from Virginia Beach,

I recently rewatched Wrestling With Shadows. In the scene with The Hart Foundation riding in the limousine, I noticed a man next to Bret that I was unfamiliar with.
After a quick Google search I learned it was Carl De Marco who apparently was Bret’s business manager as well as WWF Canadian President.

I was wondering what exactly his duties as Canadian President of WWF would have been during that time?

And after all that has been said about the Montreal Screwjob, I realize I’ve never heard Carl De Marco speak on it. Clearly he must have been there as well. Do you know if he has ever spoke in depth about the event or has he really gone this long with no comment.

Thanks and Happy 5 Year Anniversary!

Hey guys been a minute since we spoke been a while since I’ve been asked to Wai nah mean nah saying? Yah feel what I’m throwing down? Anywhoo it’s brandon Frm nj by the way just a quick question to deposit into the Ask-A-Wai reservoir…with NXT using mentors and mentees and with the addition of Soul Rucca and her using a surf gimmick do you think it’s time for the fed to call up Surfer Ray Oddessy? Decreed by Taz as one of the best guys he has ever worked with. I’ll hang up and listen
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Roy from Rhode Island

What positive traits from your own parents approaches do you hope to emulate (or feel you do emulate) in your own parenting?

If the somewhat old news of Jarrett planning live events is true, don’t you think that’s a bit of a mistake? They bulk tape everything on Dynamite and those rarely sell out anymore. Wouldn’t you just run Wednesdays for Dynamite, Fridays for Rampage and Elevation, and weekend PPVs instead of random live events (which were actually a money loser for WWE right before the pandemic)? I think twice a week for Rampage and Dynamite is all you’re getting away with for live events considering the current popularity of AEW and the cost of living right now.

Unrelated: do you see NOAH as a potential landing spot for Ibushi if he doesn’t want to move to America? They are the second-biggest men’s promotion in Japan and Ibushi could be a great box office draw that they need after Mutoh retires next month.

John, are you doing Elf on the Shelf?

Luk from Quebec

Whenever a wrestler goes through some difficult event in their lives, (surmounting an illness or injury, surviving an accident, growing up poor, losing a loved one), I’ve often heard you say that “they have a great story to tell”. However, besides them talking about their struggle in a single sit-down interview or video package (because doing it repeatedly every week just creates a Lacey Evans situation), I don’t really see how this stuff can be used to build up a wrestling feud. What do you think is the best way to use this stuff to build up to a story?

Sal from California

I have a question for John. I’ve been watching some mid 80s WWF and one of the performers I’ve enjoyed seeing is Adrian Adonis.

I’m wondering if you know anything about why he was fired from the WWF back in 1987. Wikipedia says he was fired for dress code violations which seems odd to me. Just curious if you’ve ever read anything that elaborated on this.

Branavan From Ajax:

In "honour"of Royal Rumble 2023 hosting the First Ever™️ Mountain Dew Pitch Black Match featuring Bray Wyatt vs LA Knight, what other flavors of MTN Dew/other sodas would you like to see featured as a match?

Saeed from vancouver.

Do you think the WWE would ever put the WWE or Universal title on Sami Zayn seeing how Saudi typically wants the champions on the shows?