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WWE TV CHANGES WHEN THEY GET THEIR NEW DEAL, CESARO AS A HEYMAN GUY, THUMBTACKS AND MORE

I just wanted to get your opinion on a couple of things regarding WWE's future with NBC Universal. Since moving Raw to a three hour format was largely USA Network's decision, do you think WWE will scale Raw back down to two hours if they end up on another network? Are they content with SmackDown! airing on Friday nights, or would they prefer another timeslot?

WWE is open to moving Smackdown to Tuesdays and airing it live so if a new broadcast partner wanted to air it on Wednesday or Thursday, I am sure WWE would be happy to do so. I don't see them willing to air it on Saturdays and Sundays are obviously out. As far as cutting back Raw, I think WWE would indeed be open to it, but only if they were going to get the rights fees equal to what they already get for the three hours.

How dangerous are those tacks that "The Monster" Abyss uses? Are they real tacks?

100% real. As far as his dangerous they are, you feel free to toss yourself backwards on a pile of them!

I was always wondering, are wrestlers worried about catching a virus when their opponent bleeds (especially when they bleed profusely like Stone Cold Steve Austin did at WrestleMania 13)?

Well, blood isn't really as big an issue as it used to be since it's been eliminated from modern-day WWE but obviously, there was always a concern. I know that for many years, WWE tested for blood-borne diseases as a way to prevent such a thing.

I like the idea of getting rid of the United states title. Not a real reason to have it. My question is would it be a good idea that they drop the belt and create a WWE TV title? The belt can be defended on raw, smackdown and main event and it can help elevate stars like Zack Ryder and other low /mid card guys

No. If that's what they want to do, they should just use the United States championship for that.

How do you feel about Cesaro becoming a Heyman guy ? To me it seems like he has lost some momentum and crowd response ! Especially when Heyman has to talk about Lesnar beating the streak while he's out there with Cesaro ! Maybe a Cesaro vs Lesnar match would help ? I think Cesaro needs to be on his own or with a female manager !

I love it. It immediately legitimatizes Cesaro and brings up to a new level while also giving Paul Heyman a TV role while Brock Lesnar is on his latest sabbatical. Absolutely loved the idea.

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