Submitted by joe from us

Q: vicky guerro and triple h have ruined smackdown

Answered 11/24/08 19:20:41 by Jim Varsallone

A: Vickie Guerrero is only the general manager on television. That's a role she plays. It is a television show, and she is a TV character. SmackDown! does not really have a GM on TV, so to speak. Mr. McMahon is in charge of WWE, and he has a team of script writers and agents to write the shows and work with talent. Now, you may not like Triple H, and you are entitled to your opinion, of course, but the last tme I checked, Triple H continues to get the biggest ovations, outside Taker, than any other WWE star on any WWE show. That's what the majority of WWE fans want, and the majority still rules. Well, Mr. McMahon does have veto power, of course.

Submitted by john from us

Q: I think that HHH is gonna lose the WWE Championship soon. He had it for a long time. Let Taker have it and if Undertaker wins the WWE Championship he should change it back to the Undisputed Championship, he would look horrible with the spinner

Answered 11/24/08 19:16:42 by Jim Varsallone

A: The only problem with Taker as champ is he can not compete regularly like he once did. He would have to be on every show and make every appearance outside of the ring for the company. That's a lot to do when you are the champ. Your body can only handle so much. Unfortunately, Taker wins the belt and then is injured. That's one reason why Cena has been so successful. He is younger and can handle the rigorous demands of being champ for the company. Cena even got injured, but his body healed quickly, considering. No disrespect to Taker, but when you are older your body wears down quicker.

Submitted by Your Name from Your Location (City, State)

Q: HHH abuses his power outside the ring, ask everyone, he's still WWE champion and not putting other talent forward like Jeff, thats why Taker hates HHH, he over uses his power with Stephanie as his wife. only Brothers Of Destruction are gr8 for life!

Answered 11/24/08 19:11:30 by Jim Varsallone

A: So why did Edge win the belt last night? WrestleMania is the biggest event of the year. Why has Triple H lost three of the past four WrestleManias he's competed? Why did Triple H lose a match to Jeff Hardy? Look, it's true. He is married ino the McMahon family, and pro wrestling is a political game. No question about it. Whether you believe the rumors or not, Triple H is one of the best wrestlers going today. I think he and Angle are the top two. Just listen to the crowd live when you attend an event or when you watch on TV. You can be as political as you want backstage, but if the fans don't react, one way or another, you will not go far. I think John Cena is the No.1 wrestler backstage even over Triple H. Cena has earned it. As for Taker, he can do whatever he wants. He has earned that right. I have never read, heard or was told directly by Taker that he dislikes Triple H. I think what happens regularly these days is someone posts something online as a rumor, and it is treated as fact, when it has never been confirmed.

Submitted by sherry from US

Q: where is the pretty girl named Joy giovanni? is she an actress n what she doing these days. also where is the sexy dawn marie?

Answered 11/24/08 19:01:43 by Jim Varsallone

A: Dawn Marie started a charity Wrestler's Rescue which creates awareness and helps raise money to support the health care needs of retired professional wrestlers. She filed a wrongful termination suit against WWE which was settled in 2007. She lives in the Northeast and is expecting her second child. Joy is a model and actress working in indie films.

Submitted by Your Name from Your Location (City, State)

Q: ss was prety dumb they just pull hardy out and add edge without telling us i hope they start a fued between hardy and edge now

Answered 11/24/08 18:47:15 by Jim Varsallone

A: WWE has been trying to surprise fans. I thought it was done pretty well with Edge's return. I didn't think it was good to write Jeff having some problems at the hotel, given his past, but I guess WWE is trying to mix fact with fiction. Edge vs. Jeff will be good.

Submitted by Marc from Phoenix,AZ

Q: I wonder why MVP's losing so much lately?The "REAL" reason?Could he be in trouble?I wonder if they're gonna have him start a feud with Gregory Helms?Does he come back as himself or surprise all of us as Hurricane?Where's Molly Holly & Nidia?

Answered 11/24/08 02:37:26 by Jim Varsallone

A: MVP is doing a good job. You have to take your lumps so to speak before taking the next step. I'd like to see Helms as a cocky, bad guy. He was doing well in that role before the injury. Molly Holly was doing charity work. Anyone know about Nidia?

Submitted by Eddy G from Miami Fl

Q: 1-When do The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin get into the WWE Hall of Fame? 2-Beside the obvious choices like Triple H, HBK, Undertaker, which wrestlers in the business now do you think are future hall of famers?

Answered 11/24/08 02:35:55 by Jim Varsallone

A: Stone Cold Steve Austin. How about WrestleMania 25 in Texas? The Rock - let's wait a while. Sting, Big Show, Kevin Nash, Edge, Booker T, Kurt Angle, John Cena, Randy Orton, Y2J, JBL, Kane, Rey Mysterio, The Hardys, William Regal, Finlay, Ron Simmons. Possibly Batista, Mark Henry and Umaga.

Submitted by John from Little Rock, Ar

Q: Did Hardy No-Show? If he No-Show'd is he finished. Or was it all part of the show.

Answered 11/24/08 02:05:30 by Jim Varsallone

A: Hardy showed - somewhat. All part of the angle.

Submitted by Jonathan from USA

Q: the most weak of all wrestlers is kane, he always loose, he doesnt even talk man, how low talented he is,!!! clarify me if im wrong

Answered 11/21/08 15:47:10 by Jim Varsallone

A: That is your opinion. I think he is good. That is my opinion. For practical purposes, whether I think he is good or not, I gage three factors in determining the overall success of a wrestler, based on the company and its fans. One: how does upper managment treat him? Win, lose or draw, Kane has a main spot on TV and PPVs. It's about getting and keeping your spot on TV and PPV. Kane has done that for a long time. Two: What do the other wrestlers think? They speak highly of Kane. I have not heard, received or read anything negative about him from those in WWE or those who were in WWE. Three: Listen to the fans. Listen to them when a wrestler enters the rampway. You can do that live or on TV. The company either wants the fans to go nuts, cheering or booing. When Kane enters the rampway, the crowds go nuts, cheering. Those three things say a lot.

Submitted by cwcwcw

Q: will any new belts be added the wwe do u think, since booker t brought a new one to tna

Answered 11/21/08 15:41:27 by Jim Varsallone

A: I don't know, but I don't think so.

Submitted by larry from nashville

Q: i remember sonny king used to do a tv commercial for orange buick in orlando and 1 of his lines was that we sell cars for peanuts......some man came in with a truck full of peanuts and wanted a car....there was a lawsuit and the man won. i always liked the video and music that keirn and grahm came out to...it was one of the first done at that time...thanks for the info

Answered 11/20/08 20:05:37 by Jim Varsallone

A: Good one. That would be fun to see that commercial or when the guy drove a truck full of peanuts to the dealership. No YouTube back then.

Submitted by larry from nashville

Q: hi, i love reading your column everyday. was wondering if you could tell me any websites i could to for old stories or where are they now stories. seems like mike grahm had some kind of a site like that years ago. i lived in orlando for 35 years and grew up on fcw every saturday with SOLIE ,BUDDY COLT, SUNNY KING, BUBBA DOUGLAS..rest his sole....DUSTY,JOE LEDUC,WINDAM ETC... HAD many a fun nights at the EDDIE GRAHM SPORTS STADIUM!!! thanks for your help and keep up the great answers

Answered 11/20/08 18:55:49 by Jim Varsallone

A: The pride of Lakeland Bubba Douglas. Bob Roop is someone deserving of Hall of Fame consideration. Sweet Brown Sugar who later became Koko B. Ware. Rooster Humperdink. Haitian Sensation Tyree Pride. The Midnight Rider. Sonny King with the lollipop. Buzz Sawyer, Jim Garvin, Paul Ellering, Steve Keirn and Mike Graham started to achieve success in Florida. Try www.cwfarchives.com. Here is also a comprehensive Florida title history: www.wrestling-titles.com/us/fl/nwa/.

Submitted by Bill from Tampa, FL

Q: Does Kevin Sullivan have a two year old son and live in the Keys? He is probably pretty old by now to have young children.

Answered 11/19/08 20:51:37 by Jim Varsallone

A: Don't know about the children. He lives in the Keys. He has/had a gym in Tavernier which is the upper Keys. He is wrestling on a local show in South Florida Hollywood. D1PW is 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 at the Fred Lippman Center, 2030 Polk St., Hollywood, Fla. Go to d1pw.com.

Submitted by Marc from Phoenix,AZ

Q: Why was the Crusierweight title put 2 rest?I just saw that in WWE magazine.Do u like the Hurrapop?When's he returning?Congrats 2 Brock Lesnar!New UFC Heavyweight Champion!Did u see it?

Answered 11/19/08 17:50:20 by Jim Varsallone

A: I guess the company felt it was not a money-maker. Hurrapop is good. Anytime now. Brock Lesnar is proving someone who has been in pro wrestling/sports entertainment is legit in MMA. Lesnar's background is amateur wrestling, and he was very, very good. He is strong and has great size. Mr. Kennedy noted Lesnar's aptitude at picking up skills was tremendous. Bobby Lashley will make his MMA debut Dec. 13 at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami. He is another accomplished pro wrestler/sports entertainer who had a stellar amateur background career (18 years). Kurt Angle is another, but I worry about him because of his neck injuries/surgeries. In MMA, there is no script. You battle to win by any legal means necessary. I'm sure opponents would go after the neck, if they could. The more you win and elevate yourself, the more exporuse, the more money.

Submitted by Steve from Boston, MA

Q: Debating on the $50 for RR HD-PPV this Sunday. I guess the draw is Cena's return vs. Y2J (Cena won't win belt yet) and maybe an edgier Jeff Hardy thrown against HHH & Vlad and pinning the Russian to win the belt. The rest, tradtional RR tag-team matches and Taker/Show in a casket, isn't overally appealing. I'd love to see Edge return and get involved in that match. He spears Taker into casket for a few months until WM.

Answered 11/19/08 17:40:13 by Jim Varsallone

A: Cena's return and hype is a draw. Edge returning would be interesting, even though we've already seen him tackle Taker and vice-versa. How about Edge getting involved in the Triple H match. Since Jeff Hardy has two strikes, I don't see him winning the belt. It's risky, unless he is a short term champ. Hey, that could change. Just my opinion.

Submitted by Greg from Carlsbad, CA

Q: Hey Jim, A few things. I like the direction creative is heading with The Miz and John Morrison. Seems like they're currently receiving a good push. I'm indifferent on Miz but I really enjoy watching Morrison. He is sound in the ring and improving on the mic. With him stealing Sweet Chin Music on two separate occasions, I'd really like to see a Morrison/Michaels feud. It's something I've been wanting to see for a while now, and it appears more likely than ever. Also, I really like what they're doing with Jeff Hardy's character. I hope he wins the title at Survivor Series, but they may hold off on his first major title victory until Mania. Thoughts?

Answered 11/19/08 17:38:06 by Jim Varsallone

A: I menetioned the future of WWE and did not mention Miz and Morrison, and I should have done so. These two have a come a long way. Both can talk and make you dislike them. Morrison is skilled in the ring. Miz can hold his own. It's tougher for those who have been in Tough Enough to make it because the wrestlers look at them as guys who have not paid their dues, per se. If you believe the rumors, there were some issues with Miz backstage, especially when he was dating Melina. I often said it's very difficult to date someone you work with, especially in WWE. I believe that's why WWE split up couples to different brands. Booker T and Sharmelle are the exception to the rule. They are best friends and make it work, but it's very tough to have a relationship with someone who is on the same roster. I think the best thing to happen to Morrison was splitting up Melina and he. Now at the show, Morrisoon can just concentrate on Morrison, and they don't have to worry about each other. I don't think they are dating anymore, either, but they remain friends. If Jeff Hardy worked better on mic, I think he would go farther, but he is outstanding and has come a long way. He has to be careful because one more strike, and he is out, according to WWE policy, which could change. I think that's in the back of everyone's mind. Let's say Jeff is champ. He would be the face of the company. If something happens and they have to pull him off shows and PPVs, what happens to those people who bought tickets or purchased the PPV to see him? It's a risk when you have two strikes.

Submitted by nicholas from USA

Q: what r shane and stephanie doing on raw these days, had they become GM , and will at sometime there begins a feud b/w children and father. also y doesnt linda mcmahon dhows up?

Answered 11/18/08 17:12:04 by Jim Varsallone

A: Didn't Stephanie McMahon look like Gov. Sarah Palin on the podium Monday night on Raw? They've already done the family feud, but you never know. Linda really does not like being on TV. She enjoys doing the real work - only - behind the scenes.

Submitted by Larry from Seminole Florida

Q: Jim, Past and present, who do you think had/has the best ring music entrance? For me, its Austin, DX, old Kane music, and the NWO.

Answered 11/18/08 17:11:33 by Jim Varsallone

A: These come to mind. Hogan. Badd Company managed by DDP. Taker. Triple H. Rowdy Roddy Piper. Macho Man. The Road Warriors. Y2J. The Public Enemy. RVD on the original ECW. 911.

Submitted by mike peter from USA

Q: yoyoyo, kane was screwed badly in no disqualification match against rey mysterio. the way the so called big red machine lost the match was hilarious, means with those little kick of mysterio how can a monster be laid down,when i saw the ending i was totally disappointed. a guy like mysterio easily beats a 7ft monster KANE,u got 2 agree me on that, dont u that vince has lost all his creativity in wwe storiy lines and all that. Disgusting!!!!

Answered 11/18/08 16:53:58 by Jim Varsallone

A: That's why there is a script. It's not MMA. In a real fight, per se, who do you think would win?

Submitted by Kamran

Q: I think in terms of a new GM of raw, the rock would be perfect for it. But since he's doing movies, he won't have time. I think Santino Marella would do great as a GM. Or maybe just have regal get back at it. Your thoughts? And where has charlie haas been? I'm waiting for him to do a santino-impression. That would be hilarious.

Answered 11/18/08 16:48:51 by Jim Varsallone

A: Agreed on The Rock. Though, he is busy making movies. No time. I like Regal as the GM or even Coach, but Coach is now working for ESPN News. Santino, good idea. Still, I like his role currently. Charlie Hass portrayed Hulk Hogan on the international tour.