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Who will likely be the first ECW "Original" inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame?
Wow, that is a great question. The guy that seems most obvious to me would be Paul Heyman since he was the booker and later owner of the company. He would also draw fans to the ceremony. RVD, The Dudleys and Taz work for TNA. WWE doesn't exactly love Shane Douglas. Raven and Sandman are still active. Now if Tommy Dreamer retires and goes back to work in the office for WWE, I could also see him going in first. Also, Sabu certainly deserves induction, I just don't think he will be first one to be inducted out of the group.
When a star appears on the independents, can they charge more for their appearance if they'll be booked to lose (say, to a local unknown talent)?
Generally, that is all discussed beforehand when the talent sets their price. But yes, if the promoter doesn't specify in advance that he wants the star to do a job, the star many times will ask for more money to accommodate. Then it's up to the promoter to decide if he will pay it or not.
Is there any promotion(s) qualified to be considered the #3 wrestling organization in the U.S.? And are WWE and TNA considered first and second in the world market?
I consider Ring Of Honor number three and their business bears that out. WWE is number one worldwide. As for who is number two, I would have to see the financials of TNA and some Mexican and Japanese companies before I could truly know who is in the second spot.
Can we set the odds for a Brock Lesnar appearance at WrestleMania this year?
Sure, 100 to 1.
How has Garrett Bischoff been received in TNA and would he have made it in the business had his last name not been "Bischoff?"
Well, let's just say that a lot of the people I have talked to in the company know that his last name is the only reason he is getting pushed. That makes it hard to like the guy, even if he were the nicest person in the world. The fact remains he has gotten a spot given to him that someone who has worked hard has not been able to get.
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