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As a follow up to if Paige could potentially be cleared following Daniel Bryan, I was actually thinking of another retired wrestler due to concussion... Corey Graves. I'll be honest, I don't know the exact issues of his injuries/concussions that lead to his retirement. I'm assuming he's happily retired and embraced his new role (and I am a fan of his). Has there been any talk if he would consider being re tested?
I haven't heard any talk of that, but you have to remember each situation is different. Unlike Bryan, Graves never fought against the idea of being retired. He understood the situation and worked towards becoming a great announcer, which he is. While anything is possible, I really caution anyone who believes that Bryan returning is going to lead to a rash of talents who were medically disqualified from performing for WWE returning to the ring under WWE auspices that they are deluding themselves with that hope.
Could Nigel McGuinness return to the ring if WWE wanted him to?
Nigel didn't retire due to injuries. If he wanted, he could step into the ring tomorrow and perform. I don't think that's what he wants at this point in his life.
OK, the planets align, the stars are bright and Vince McMahon is caught in a very rare moment of weakness and allows Hulk Hogan to come back and, among other things, gives Hogan his one more major match that he (Hogan) has been asking for. Who would you have Hogan "wrestle" that could make both people look good.... hang on, OK, back to my senses, sorry... make Hogan look good and where would you allow him to have it? I say personally any WrestleMania would be out of the question but maybe I would allow him to do a SummerSlam if caught in a good moment. Also, knowing Hogan and his ego, would you tell him behind the scenes that one of the main conditions of his having this main, well placed match is this would be like his "goodbye to wrestling" match and don't expect any more wrestling at least in the WWE? And last, but not least, would you give Hogan air time to say his thanks and goodbyes to the fans like on a Raw, final match or no final match?
If and when Hogan returns, certainly he'll get the chance to speak on Raw. As far as putting him in the ring, I think the best idea would be to have him in a bout where the opponent sells for him like crazy and then gets pinned. No one is going to believe a long, drawn-out back and forth Hogan bout, but fans would probably go nuts for a quick rendition of the greatest hits. I know what Hogan told TMZ but there is obviously something brewing with him and WWE, so stay tuned.
Just read your answer about the toughest man in wrestling being Haku. Always wondered. Are the stories about him all true or they have been exaggerated over the years?
All true.
Do you know if WWE has any plans of showing any of the old Georgia Championship Wrestling on the network? That was some of the best stuff in wrestling during that time. So many of the big names came from there.
WWE has some of that library, but I don't know how much or whether they would be adding the TV. It's never been planned as a big vintage content drop, to the best of my knowledge,
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