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WAS RUSH SHOOTING ON JUNGLE BOY?, CARY SILKIN, TOD GORDON'S BOOK AND MORE

By Mike Johnson on 2023-05-27 10:00:00

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Settle an argument: Did RUSH really beat up Jungle Boy as a shoot on AEW TV?

Of course not.  He was a heel roughing up a babyface, nothing more, as well he should because you are supposed to believe it's a legitimate fight when the bell rings.  

Any early word on the Tod Gordon book?

I've read it.  Twice.  It's an excellent read.  I think anyone who ever cared about ECW will enjoy the book but to me, the best chapter in it is devoted to Tod's relationship with his sister who passed away.  I also believe a lot of people who have greatly overlooked Tod Gordon's importance to pro wrestling history will be forced to rethink their position.

Where did Cary Silkin go?  He hasn't been on ROH TV in forever.

I don't exactly know the reason but Silkin hasn't been at any TVs for the current incarnation for Ring of Honor.  Unless that's his choice, I feel that's an error.  To me, he should be utilized like Marvel Studios used Stan Lee - a friendly face who represents the company and is honored for everything he did to keep the company afloat over the years.  I think he was great as their ambassador and would love to see him used semi-regularly as a Jack Tunney type of official when needed.  I don't like the idea of someone who did so much for so many being distanced from the company for any reason.  He should always be there in some capacity - he could be a Judge for the Pure Wrestling division, a personality on video packages discussing history, whatever.  He should just be part of the ecosystem in my opinion.

What if John Cena and The Rock never come back to WWE?

Then guess what, the company lives on, because it's living right now without them being there.   They will always be connected and used in the company's licensing and promotional end and have a relationship and make cameos, but if they never, ever take another bump, it's not going to hurt WWE.  They already gave WWE what they could.

Any word on Young Rock Season Four?

No, and my feeling is that they won't announce anything while the writer's strike is ongoing.  As long as it is, they can't start work.  The way Season Three ended, it felt like they were wrapping things up, so I won't be shocked if it doesn't return.  The most recent season didn't seem to have the same zing as the first two, for whatever reason.  Perhaps the move to Memphis instead of filming in Australia was the reason.

What if CM Punk no shows his AEW return?

I don't see that happening, unless everyone involved wants to go spend money on lots of lawyers.

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