Submitted by matt from glenolden pa

Q: Do you think it possible for Ted Dibiase Jr to turn face on Monday with his father running the show? Maybe he get a shot at the title shot at Orton. I know he has the Marine 2 coming out in a few months and he'll probably have to be face if wwe wants it to sell. Have a nice holiday!

Answered 07/04/09 16:24:33 by Jim Varsallone

A: Interesting perspective with the movie/DVD release. That does make sense in this senseless, whacky world of carnival and circus we call pro wrestling/sports entertainment. Father giving his son a title shot would be great, but I think The Legacy has life left, and I don't think DiBiase nor Rhodes are ready just yet for that jump. How about a U.S. title shot or a tag title match. I can see DiBiase and Rhodes winning the tag belts, especially if Edge is seriously hurt from a recent house show match. We shall see.

Submitted by Jon from West Palm Beach

Q: Alright thanks for the explanation on the Miz but what about the rest of the questions like what happened to Lita, Trish and Torrie Wilson why did they leave WWE? Also are we seeing the last of the freakish looking guys in the WWE cause most of the major stars are now regular guys I mean they arent super tall or have huge muscles like a big poppa pump. Also do you think the WWE will start like an X division so that younger more acrobatic wrestlers can become more important in the shows.

Answered 07/02/09 17:37:49 by Jim Varsallone

A: Trish left to pursue other entertainment roles and got married. Lita had the neck surgery and later left to pursue musical interests. Torrie Wilson, back problems, and is pursuing other TV ventures. WWE still wants a well-defined looking athlete - like Randy Orton - but will take Jack Swagger types. I don't know if WWE will start an X Division. There's already one in TNA, but I know what you mean. Rey Mysterio is already proof in WWE a smaller athletes can succeed in big spots. Evan Bourne is climbing the ladder but is still new and has a way to go.

Submitted by Jon from West Palm Beach

Q: Thanks for answering my question i just dont see the miz being a big star, his in ring persona and wrestling skills are very limited. Plus unlike Jon Morrison who grew his hair long and got in incredible shape I dont see the Miz doing anything but being a heel and maybe winning the tag team titles every once in awhile. Do you know the true story why Torrie Wilson, Trish Stratus and Lita decided to leave wrestling all together? Kofi Kingston to me seems like a star on the rise but he is also not freakish in height or weight. Do you think we are seeing the last of those type of wrestlers. I mean there arent many even on the WWE roster that look like Freaks. I mean of course you have the Big Show, Undertaker and Kane being not only Big big guys but also good Athletes and than you have the Great Kali who is huge but not very good wrestler. So do you think WWE will bring back the smaller division championship to try to get more wrestlers like Rey Mysterio or even better like Sabu who do crazy stunts and can drive the crowd crazy with some great in the ring and out of the ring moves?

Answered 07/02/09 16:57:02 by Jim Varsallone

A: I think he has potential. The Miz is still very new to the biz. IC or US title for sure. The wrestlers, agents and higher-ups think he has a future. They know more than I do.

Submitted by Jorge from miami,florida

Q: Hey Jim, why doesn't WWE make ECW a two hour show? It's not like SCI-FI has anything better than ECW on, and making it a 2 hour show gives greater opportunities for the young stars to make an impact and be in proper feuds. If the WWE is worried about the quality of a 2 hour ECW, then they should test run it by doing a special edition two hour ECW. And see what the quality, and ratings are for that show and how it does overall. Besides, a A two hour ECW can't be as bad as RAW!

Answered 07/02/09 02:59:24 by Jim Varsallone

A: Interesting. SciFi would have to want a second hour, and WWE would have to script another hour. Who would pay for the second hour? You have to take into account production costs which are heavy. That's why WWE tapes WGN Superstars and WWE's ECW before Raw and SmackDown to save on time and money. Creative is already writing six hours of TV each week. Brand extension and two-hour shows do give more talent opportunity, but in one hour, you use more top tier talent in main event type angles, and they are drawing the most fans and are usually the more experienced talent. I don't see WWE's ECW ratings increasing at any high level. SciFi is content with the ratings. The WWE focus is Raw and SmackDown which is why they have the better overall talent. There is a pecking order. FCW is developmental. WWE's ECW is to give talent, especially mid-card level and newcomers some bigger spots and opportunity. SmackDown is next on MyNetwork free TV, and then Raw, the top dog, on USA Network. If you look at the bigger picture, there is more opportunity to grow on MyNetwork TV and the USA Network. I would rather see a third hour to Raw, which is on a good TV viewing night, but still, there is enough WWE shows and overall TV hours each week.

Submitted by Jon from West Palm Beach

Q: First of all how do you deal with creepy wrestling fans that want someone's address? The was really weird plus if I wanted someone's address it would be like Kelly Kelly or Maryse or of course Trish Stratus. Do you think most divas tend to date wrestlers plus do you think Maryse and Miz are an item if so that is going to make me sick. I remember the Miz on his MTV reality show stint he is a weirdo with very limited moves and doesnt really have a good stick. As for my questions here goes. When will Orton face different wrestlers for the title, trust me, I like Triple H and Cena but sometimes it would be nice to see some random guy win the title even if it is for a week. Also when will Christian be put on the big shows watching him waste his wrestling talent with a bunch of horrible wrestlers in Tommy Dreamer and the guy from Russia and even Regal has his good and bad matches and last night on ECW was a bad match. Tell me the truth when do they film ECW I cant believe people would pay 40 dollars a ticket to see an hour show with ECW that maybe is 30 minutes of wrestling? Keep up the good work.

Answered 07/01/09 12:28:30 by Jim Varsallone

A: I don't know. Fans are fans, I guess. I tend to read more into what other wrestlers and backstage personnel think of a wrestler. Miz was not well received, per se, at the onset because he came from the Tough Enough genre, and wrestlers had some hostilities because they've worked through the indie ranks, and he did not, but he has worked hard, and he has garnered respect from them. Backstage, the higher-ups think he has a future in the business. The company needs to make money so that's why you see the same names on top. Though, CM Punk is someone, whether you like him or not, who is getting a chance to shine. Miz got a spot against Cena. I think MVP is next in line from the younger talent. I'd like to see Christian advance. Two things work against him. One, he is a former WWE talent labeled backstage as someone who will not go beyond upper mid-card status. Second, he is a former TNA guy. Hopefully, he can prove himself in WWE, and soemone higher-up supports him, but it is a challenge. No one backstage wants to be wrong. Coming from TNA, he did very well and proved himself in TNA, but it was TNA, and WWE does not want someone coming from TNA right away and beating its WWE stars. I believe that is the mindset, but like I said, hopefully, he can win over some of those higher-ups backstage.

Submitted by DON from MIAMI,FL

Q: JIM, WHAT IS THE OFFICAL AND UNOFFICIAL EXPLANATION FOR THE REFS WEARING EAR PIECES? ARE THE WWE REFS EVOLING INTO A MORE PHYSICAL TYPE OF REF MAKING MORE CONTACT WITH THE WRESTLERS INSTEAD OF ONLY DOING A 5 COUNT? I'M SEEING MORE TV CAMERAS IN THE PICTURE FRAME. IS IT BECAUSE THE HIGH DEF CAMERAS HAVE TO GET CLOSER OR ARE THEY USING MORE CAMERAS? KEEP UP YOUR GOOD WORK. WE APPRECIATE YOU. DON

Answered 07/01/09 01:01:27 by Jim Varsallone

A: The ear pieces are to take orders from the back, knowing what to do during a match. The refs are told what to do and who will win and how to end it, so to speak. The referees have to be in good shape and do a very good job, or they can ruin a match, and then they can be fired in WWE. The refs have always been physically abused, per se. I like Scott Armstrong from the famnous Armstrong family, and Charles Robinson does a good job. I think Armstrong and Robinson could be used in angles, if WWE wanted to go that route. I think Mike Chioda is good but tries too hard to stand out. Sometimes he admonishes the wrestlers or gets in the way, when he has no reason to do that. If a match is a no DQ match, what is he or any referee doing counting for a wrestler to break a choke hold or a hold on the ropes. Maybe the ear piece is out.

Submitted by Kamran

Q: My thoughts on the 15-superstar trade: I understand evan bourne, matt hardy, and the hart dynasty, the other ones I'm going to wait and see, but Swagger I think is too soon to go to raw. He still has work to do. I think the only way if it's a good move is if he does a program with hbk. Your thoughts?

Answered 07/01/09 00:43:55 by Jim Varsallone

A: I agree. Swaggar, who I like, has some growing to do. He did do well in WWE's ECW. With three brands, you can move him around, if need be. I just don't want to see WWE push him too soon and then ruin his career, so to speak, but in thise day and age, you have to be ready quickly. MVP handled it. Mr. Kennedy was doing well until the injury bug bit him.

Submitted by matt from glenolden pa

Q: After watching raw last night, it seems as though mark henry could be making a face turn. Do you think it would have been better to have swagger come out last and defeat orton? I think swagger is one of the top superstars on the wwe and seems to have better mic skills than mark henry.

Answered 07/01/09 00:42:08 by Jim Varsallone

A: I like Jack Swaggar. Maybe swaggar tries to join the Legacy. Though he does not have Legacy roots. He could be someone who assists Legacy. Mark Henry is more experienced, and he does a good job when healthy. In the long run, Swaggar will get his chance. I like Henry as a bad guy, but he did receive good crowd response against Orton. It helps when fans don't like someone - like Orton.

Submitted by duke from Lebanon pa

Q: Hi Jim I see Batista is back maybe he did hurt his arm. I geuss they need someone for us to hate now with edge and Chris being the champs they got it all filled up. I geuss they need to take on cody and his partner now. who do you see winning next week cena or HHH. oh what do you think of Sting getting beat down? He always ends up the loner!

Answered 07/01/09 00:36:51 by Jim Varsallone

A: Batista did injure his arm. Not sure if it was against Orton prior to the pay-per-view or something he did while working out or both. I like Y2J and Edge as tag champs. Too big egos, two big stars. I don't think it will last long. I think they are better served as singles' stars. plus, when you send talent on the road for house shows, when you have seven or eight matches, it's better to have more singles matches financially. If you have to send 14 wrestlers to work seven matches on a house show, instead of 16 or 18, then that is saving a lot of money year round. I think something happens to make a 3-way for the title between Cena, Triple H and Orton. If they are still intent on pushing Miz right now, then I can see Miz costing Cena the match against Triple H, but I think it will be something else that calls for a 3-way (Cena, Triple H, Orton) for the title. I read Sting will be taking time off as his contract is expiring. I think Sting likes to be the quiet Ninja force in the rafters.

Submitted by duke from lebanon ,pa

Q: Hi Jim to follow up on larrys question. commercial free! did no one not see the big bucket of KFC, that was pointed out even by John Cena. Things get seen on the show are placed there for a price. or am I way off on this? oh CM Punk is the BEST.

Answered 07/01/09 00:33:11 by Jim Varsallone

A: You are not off. Gillette and KFC advertised, but WWE never broke from the show for a commercial. Back in the old days, the hosts of TV talk shows would not break for a commercial, per se. The TV talk show host or side-kick would hold up a product and pitch it during the show. I think most things evolve, but with all the different TV channels now, especially with cable and movie channels with no commercials, it's just a matter of time before the other channels/shows do something like that, too. WWE proved it to be a successful venture as its ratings increased a lot.

Submitted by jesse sanchez from miami, fla

Q: I think that Benjamin, Kingston, the Hardys, Truth, and Morrison would make a much better Champ than CM Puke. CM Puke is the least talented of any of the wrestlers I have listed above. Will someone pleeeeeeeeeeeeease get rid of CM PUKE, before I puke? Why is this guy champ?

Answered 07/01/09 00:29:11 by Jim Varsallone

A: Your opinion, of course, and you're entitled to it. The wrestlers disagree. They speak very highly of Punk.

Submitted by Mark from Seminole Florida

Q: Jim, Are we seeing a good guy turn for Edge, Jericho, and Legacy? Sure seemed that way last night. Also, do you think Cena was put in there to help carry the PPV, or to help put Miz over, because that match was boring. And given Morrison beat Punk, is it time to see that feud?

Answered 06/29/09 22:02:31 by Jim Varsallone

A: I hope not. Cena was there for the kids and to help Miz. I like Miz. i think he has a bright future. Morrison is another as well as Punk. I think pushing the younger talent is good in the long run. Some people do not have patience, but you need to give them some time to develop. I think WWE is doing a good job these days, trying to build younger talent via three brands and four TV shows. Nothing is perfect - except Mr. Perfect - but WWE has its top guys which sell the merchandise and house shows and PPVs, and the company also has talent with a future. I like Mr. Kennedy when he was a bad guy, but I really think something else occurred to get him releasedwhich we do not know about. The injuries, someone or two who did not like him backstage, accidentally hurting others, all plays a role, but maybe there was something else. Maybe not. He had potential to elevate.

Submitted by Joseph Friscia from Coram L.I. NY 11727 USA

Q: Were does Mark W. Callaway ( The Undertaker )live in Texas, what is his home address.

Answered 06/29/09 21:57:51 by Jim Varsallone

A: Even if I had his home address, I would not release that information. Whether people are celebs or not, I believe there should be some privacy. The Internet has done a good job squashing those rights. Home address, phone numbers, dinner time, I think all of those should be private, unless the actual person gives that information or it's after dinner and he or she is leaving, and then someone approaches him or her.

Submitted by matt from glenolden pa

Q: With Legacy always helping Orton do you think there will be a stable to take on Legacy? It seems they interfeer in every match.

Answered 06/29/09 21:54:01 by Jim Varsallone

A: I figure Triple H will get some help from an old friend - whenever HBK is healthy. They can sell more merchandise which can be lucrative for them and the company. The stars get a percentage of the merchandising sales. I'm sure it's more for the bigger names.

Submitted by Jesse Sanchez from Miami, Fla

Q: CM Punk or as I like to call him CM Puke as Worlds Champ? What a travesty of injustice. He says he’s straight edge, but he looks like the stoner dude I went to school with. He had a great match with John Morrison (who should be World’s Champ). Why was it such a great match? Because Morrison made Puke look good. Do I come across as anti CM Puke? Nooooooooooooo! How long must we endure such a Puke of a Chump Champ?

Answered 06/29/09 00:46:14 by Jim Varsallone

A: CM Punk is starting to turn. I don't mean your stomach. He already did that. I think he can be a very strong bad guy with his straight-egde persona amped up with a "I'm better than all of you" attitude. Benjamin, DiBiase, Rhodes, Orton, Kingston, Punk, Shad, MVP, Truth, Miz, Swaggar and Morrison are keepers.