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PWINSIDER Q & A: CENA AT MANIA, CARLITO'S WAY, JERICHO'S RETURN, WHAT'S UP WITH EDGE AND MORE

What did Kristal see that was so morally degrading about the storyline she did not want to do? WWE has done much worse. She does realize that that wrestling is scripted right?

This is what she said on her website about leaving WWE.

This is way over due. First off the reason why I was released was because I did not want to do a morally degrading storyline that was already done, plain and simple. 

Lita was in my opinion the greatest female wrestler of all time (next to Jazz). Lita revolutionized the world of wrestling. She showed that women could be strong, beautiful, and be a draw in the sexiest world of wrestling. She had little girls watching her wanting to become an athlete instead of a princess when they grew up. She was also one of the few women who wrestled men. With blood, sweat, tears and a broken neck later, she earned the respect of everyone in the wrestling business. So the WWE had the bright idea of turning her personal business into a public free for all. Sure that "storyline" transformed a well-loved babyface into a huge heel, but at whose expense? Look at how Trish retired…now look at how Lita retired. On the day of Lita's retirement, the fans didn't just boo her because she had heat; they booed her because despite all that she contributed to women's wrestling, all that they seemed to remember about her was the "slutty" vamp she played on TV. 

I am nowhere as accomplished as she was, so imagine what that type of role would have done to me. I have seen a lot of people sell their souls to this business for whatever reason, but I stand strong to what I believe in. I feel like now that I am not in the WWE there is a lot of b.s. talk of me being a difficult person or having a huge ego, believe what you want that is not the case. 

I just want to thank all of the fans that supported me through everything. I also want to thank some really cool people who genuinely saw potential in my talent, and who helped train me: Dave Finlay, Booker T, Queen Sharmell and their Pro Wrestling Academy. I will be re-launching my new myspace page shortly so watch out for that, there will be some very important news posted there very shortly. 

Marshall's website can be found at www.Kristal-Marshall.net. 

So, there ya go.  Yeah, I am with you.  Anyone who goes into wrestling has to know what business they are getting into.  It's not like anyone ever looked at the business and thought that they were going into the opera or something.  To me, sudden pangs of conscience usually mean "I am covering for another reason".

With Carlito being reportedly unhappy, should he be drafted to ECW? He could be easily a new challenger for CM Punk. Your thoughts please!

My thoughts are that all signs point to Carlito not being happy in WWE at all.  There have been reports that he gave notice to WWE a few weeks ago but he is not gone yet, as evidenced by the fact that he was embarrassed on Raw, again, last week.  At this point, unless Carlito decides he really wants to be a "WWE superstar" and adjusts his attitude and behavior to what WWE expects out of him, he is not going to get a push on any brand, if he even stays with the company.  It's a shame too since he has a lot to offer.  

This may be a stupid question, given the state of creative, but with a little more than a week to go before Survivor Series, why has there been no buildup for Edge's big return? I mean, shouldn't the storyline be "Kane put me out, I am going to get revenge!" They spent weeks on Trip's return (Booker), weeks on Rey's return (Chavo), and weeks on the deadman's return (Mark Henry). Nothing from Kane? One of WWE's top stars is getting no build up or set up of any kind? Any reason for this?

The reason is that they wanted to interject him into the World Title feud upon his return, but they also wanted to market his return as a way to garner buys for the show.  They didn't want to say that in advance and spoil what he would do at the PPV, so they just announced he would return at The Survivor Series as a way of trying to add buys for the show.  I agree that it didn't make a whole lot of sense.  If you aren't going to say what the guy will actually be doing, let him return as a surprise.  I don't think many people bought the show just to see what Edge would do when he "returned".

This, is in regards to the spoiler on Chris Jericho. Do you think that maybe the WWE, did it on purpose so people, would turn in on Monday since the ratings have been so dismal lately? I am not saying that it is a smart thing to do, but do you think that it was planned by creative?

That could be why they delayed it so long.  Or, it could be that they just changed their minds a few times.  With WWE creative, things change on a daily basis so almost anything is possible.  

What are your thoughts on WWE having John Cena appear in a notable role at WrestleMania 24? I know, he is injured, but he is also maybe their biggest star today.

I think the odds are at least 50/50 that we will see some form of appearance by him at Mania.  In my opinion, he should be there.  He has given all that he can to the company and is one of their top guys.  I would think that they would find some role for him on the show.

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