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PWINSIDER Q&A: HUMBLE HOGAN, STING IN WWE, BUYING WWE FROM VINCE AND MORE

Answered on 6/27

Hey guys, I was just wondering what occurred in October of 1999 regarding Jeff Jarrett holding Vince McMahon hostage in his office surrounding the No Mercy PPV event where he lost to Chyna. On the same note what was the deal with Jarrett jumping ship between WCW and WWF during this time on so many different occasions? 

First of all, Jarrett didn't hold Vince McMahon hostage in his office.  What occurred was that Jarrett's contract was set to expire before the No Mercy PPV, where WWE wanted Jarrett to drop the Intercontinental Title to Chyna.  Jarrett, obviously in a great bargaining position, told WWE he would wrestle at the PPV and do the job to Chyna, but only if he was given all of the PPV bonuses he was owed for WWE appearances.  Remember, WWE usually pays PPV bonuses several months after the events are held, so that the PPV revenue can be collected first.  Jarrett, having appeared on several WWE PPV events and awaiting those bonuses, wanted the money in exchange for working the "extra" show. Some in WWE have said he "held up" the company, but in all honesty, he just wanted to be paid for shows he had already worked before jumping to "the enemy" in WCW, and was in a position to demand it.

Hey guys, got somewhat of a strange question for you. I was just watching my Charmed season 3 set, and came across the episode that featured Booker T, Scott Steiner and Buff Bagwell doing cameos as 'demons'. (Originally aired Feb 1, 2001) I was wondering a few things about that. One, how did that deal come about? Did the show contact WCW and say 'we want these guys' or was WCW allowed to choose who to let appear on the show? And also, during the fight scene it was obvious that the actresses we're not doing their own stunts. I was wondering if the stunt doubles were female wrestlers, and if so, who they were. And one last thing.... do I win for most ridiculous question of the week?

I believe this was a result of WCW working at getting their wrestlers work in Hollywood, as they also booked wrestlers to appear on a VH-1 show and other programs.  WCW presented their talent, and the show picked which ones to use.  As for the women involved, I believe they were stunt doubles, not female wrestlers.  As for most ridiculous question..... you're not even close.  I still get questions about multiple Kanes and Ultimate Warriors every week. 

Hiya why do you think the Memphis show has humbled Hogan or lowered his power positioning with WWE? If Lawler fought Hogan as planned it would of been a big show and WWE sabotaged it from the get go. Hogan is the biggest name in Wrestling today. Take Hogan Knows Best for example. It's watched worldwide by millions. More than WWE probably! If Hogan ran a show in New York or the UK for example do you not think it would be huge? How can WWE be thinking Hogan isn't worth as much when it was them who ruined the show!

Hulk Hogan main evented a show with heavy local media coverage and television, and didn't draw well.  If Lawler had been involved and the crowd was larger, then it would have been because of Lawler's status in Memphis, not because of Hogan's drawing power.  As for Hogan Knows Best, I don't believe it has ever cracked the cable rankings, while Raw is consistently one of the top five programs.  If Hogan ran a show in New York or the UK with proper promotion, it could do well, probably better than Memphis, but television would be needed to promote it.  As for WWE, they did amazing numbers with Wrestlemania without Hogan's involvement, so obviously they have proven they can excel with their "big show" without him. 

Do you ever see the WWE doing anything with Sting whether it is in ring or even a DVD?

In the ring seems unlikely at this point, unless Ric Flair wants him to come in for one last match (and Sting's TNA commitments allows for it).  A DVD is much more likely.  I could see WWE interviewing Sting for any number of DVD projects, but again, only after Sting's TNA commitments are completed. 

Theoretically speaking if someone richer than Vince (eg: Donald Trump), wanted to, could they buy enough stock in WWE to basically gain ownership (51% or more stock)?

Nope.  Without getting into all the specifics, when the McMahons went public with WWE, they kept controlling shares of stock.  So even if someone bought up every other share of stock out there, the McMahons would still have control. 

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