I love the idea that AEW feels their fans are such that they can run a mega show on free TV on Valentine’s Day. And, well…I’m watching it, so what does that say about me? Also for the record, this has been written prior to that show so yeah, just work with me here. And with that, let’s jump straight to the mailbag and see to what y’all want answers.
Chad A kicks us off with…”What’s a rumored gimmick that you knew would be Wrestlecrap that you really wanted to happen but didn’t?”
As I recall, Vince wanted to turn Pac into Mighty Mouse. There was also the original incarnation of Harlem Heat with Col. Rob Parker where they were led to the ring in shackles. This would have been about 1990, not 1890. Although come to think of it, it would have been illegal then too. How that ever even came out of someone’s mouth let alone to he point that it almost made air is beyond my comprehension.
Rob L gets romantic with…”Outside of the genius Lanny Poffo Eugene or Heidenreich…which wrestler would you have write a special note to Mrs deal in the Valentine’s Day card?”
A bit of a cheat, but I’d have Joel Gertner write a note for me to read to her about my prowess. Still view him as the most underrated manager of all time.
David N continues the love with…”Best of the worst Wrestling Weddings?”
That one with Trish Stratus in the white outfit still gets my pulse racing. And I LOVE the one with Chelsea Green in TNA as Laurel Van Ness! It’s not really crap per se, but I love it so much that I REALLY want to induct that. I can’t believe I never have, that one is amazing on countless levels.
Richard D wants to know…”How come Fandango never got a push?”
I mean, he had a WrestleMania match with Chris Jericho and pinned him…and then pretty much nothing happened after that. Which is kinda the same thing that happened to Action Andretti now that I think of it. Hmmm. Could be the age old thing where WWE historically did not like people getting over on their own accord and thus was depushed accordingly. See also Ryder, Zack (although Cardona was a much more blatant).
John N asks…”Dear RD, did the Trolla Corporation ever invent a product that could decipher Dusty Rhodes on commentary in WCW? Thank you and have a great day.”
Oh man how I miss those days of the Trolla Corporation sending me their alphas on the regular. Such an incredible company with the best slogan ever: “Yesterday’s technology at tomorrow’s prices!”
Rob N digs up bad memories via…”With Ric Flair wanting one…more…match, should there be a Senior’s Division in wrestling?”
The idea of Ric doing another match, and no one using it as grounds to put him in an insane asylum, is beyond my comprehension.
Casey S goes back to the International Arena with…”How would book a dog food match ?”
A wise old man by the name of Bill Haltom once told me you would do such a bout by putting corn beef hash into a bowl instead of dog food. Then he’d laugh for no joke ten minutes like it was the funniest thing in the history of man. He would also call folks in the crowd “CORNDOGS” which was something else I never understood. Maybe he was just a genius beyond my level.
David B calls me the “B word” with…”As a bald man, are the intolerant AEW crowds upsetting to you? I wouldn’t know.”
It’s very strange that arguably three of the most popular wrestlers in history, that being Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin, and the Rock are all bald, yet in this era (at least in AEW) that’s something for which to be mocked. I just hope going into this show tonight it’s Marina that loses her hair. Toni and Orange shouldn’t, and I have a strong suspicion is Wheeler gets scalped there’ll be a Samson like effect that he will lose any and all charisma. And that’s the last thing he needs. He’s great currently as the ridiculous mophead everyone hates.
And with that, I am going to close up the mailbag and head on over to watch the show. Because even being married, I don’t have anything better to do on Valentine’s Day – namely because Mrs. Deal and I went out a couple nights ago to avoid the crowds. What can I say? I’m an old man like that. Anyhoo, keep sending in questions and I’ll keep answering them!