SRS Q&A questions

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young Jay

Have you heard anything about The Rocks participation in this years Summerslam?

Jon

Might be too late for this week but seeing PWN reporting women’s midcard titles coming to WWE. Heard anything about this?

Ryan Allan

With all the recent contract issues in WWE showing the problem hasn’t gone away, is there the possibility of another change in talent department personnel?

WR

What’s Happening with Hikaru Shida? Is she healthy and under contract? Thank you

Tony Casanova

With the merger happening did the former TR Dan V just stop working because he assumed he was being let go or quit and in companies of these sizes they usually delegate responsibility but this to negligent on his part to do this

Said Amadu-Suka

WWE resigned tons of top names to 5 year deals in 2019 to keep them from jumping to AEW. AEW signed a bunch of people in 2021 as they resumed touring and added Rampage.

Andoski

If Ospreay isn't it at All In, are any of the following being talked for the main event of All In? Hangman, MJF, Perry, Orange, White, or PAC.

Mikeike

Actual chances of Ricochet in AEW?

Bo Washell

Is it a new company mandate to let all of these contracts get close to completion or is it that the previous regime of talent relations just dropped the ball hardcore? TKO must realize WWE is not like UFC and there are other companies for wrestlers to make money.

Thomas Davis

Does WWE still have a wellness policy? They do not seem to have zero tolerance policy to PEDs as they once did as we have not heard about any short term suspensions/fines for a few years.

B

How does booking work at AEW? Does Tony have like a committee or does he not take input??

Ken Dickson

Out of the upcoming WWE free agents (Ricochet, Chad Gable, Becky Lynch) which do you think is the most likely to leave the company? Or are they all likely to stay?

Ty Jans

Mox signed a 5-year extension in 2022. https://www.si.com/wrestling/2022/10/12/jon-moxley-aew-contract-extension-interview#:~:text=All%20Elite%20Wrestling%20announced%20Friday,very%20lucky%20to%20have%20it.

Josh Boutwell

What do you think they should do with Roh rosters when it comes to storylines and stakes,seems to be lacking lately Go back to universal?? get a proper person to run all creative ??

young Jay

Dave and you should be a booker

young Jay

What does the DOJ getting involved mean for the lawsuit against Vince, WWE, and Laurenitis? For someone who doesn't know much about law

Vain Valor

T Mar

How is Triple H viewed outside of WWE with other Wrestler's in other companies will it help convince others to sign with him in Charge permanently this time around?

Jay Hudson

How likely is it that Becky returns to wrestling outside WWE?

Ricky LaBlue

Heyo! Know anything about Samantha Irvin’s current contract?

Marc

I just wanna ask, how are you Sean?

Cole

Is the AEW title match title for title? Or just for Swerve's? I've also heard rumbles of combining the titles as well.

Alicia Williamson

How are so many contracts expiring now? I don’t recall so many people signing in 2019 or 2021

Darren Lloyd

When is Jon Moxley's AEW contract up?

Christian

With AEW having so many belts what would you do to differentiate them, specifically the multiple mens midcard belts? Personally I'd leave the TNT as is, make the Continental championship like the Pure title (which they kind of have already) and for the International championship I would steal the gimmick from Stardom's SWA title where you can only challenge if you're of a different nationality to the current champion. I think there's enough Canadian, Mexican, Japanese, and British wrestlers in the company for it to work.

Matthew Bamford

Do you know why these companies wait so long to do contract extensions? Is it the talents choice or lack of effort from the companies?

Dennis Puopolo

Any chance of a aew and wwe partnership in the future? Like what we are seeing with TNA

Brad Wissman

Has anyone from AEW or WWE shown any interest in Hyan?

Brian Hunt

Kyle O'Reilly is my favorite wrestler going today. Thrilled to see him back in the ring, and really enjoyed the interview you had with him prior to Dynasty. Prior to his return, whenever his name came up connected to Adam Cole/Undisputed Kingdom, I believe you implied that you'd heard other plans possibly being in place for him. Do you know if there is anything still in the works other than "guy who consistently has awesome matches with everyone and anyone?" I'm not complaining if that is it, just curious if there's more being built there - thanks!

kdk176

Not saying there would be a merger between WWE and TNA, but if there were, would you see a scenario where TNA was absorbed like WCW or could the brand stand on its own to pull more from indies and AEW?

Shawn Tabor

any update on when the behind the scenes story of the build up to wrestlemania 40 will be released?

Hunter Tillman

I agree with you on TNA/NXT

chicago_animal

Do you think Swerve and Ospreay at Forbidden Door will ultimately be one-on-one? I feel like it’s going to end up as a four-way or something, with Mistico and Umino (or other NJPW/CMLL guys) added. Swerve retains, but Ospreay doesn’t do the job.

Andoski

has there been any talks of doing a split roster?

Alex Luna

How is the morale backstage at TNA?

luk3ycharm

Is there a Masked Wrestler Season 3 in the works?

Chris Banks

With the WWE's partnership with TNA, is there a chance we'll see a standout match between a TNA star and a WWE star at SummerSlam? Additionally, is it expected that WWE stars will appear on TNA?

Patrick

Was endeavour behind TNA cancelling the $4.99 Impact Insiders on YouTube? Kinda pissed cause TNA+ is double the price and doesn't have live TNA Impact like YouTube did

Greg

I saw a clip of Athena this morning, where it looked like she injured her knee. Do you have further details? Thank you!

Jeff Rathburn

Have you heard possible opponents for Jon Moxley at Forbidden Door? I know he taking on EVIL on June 9th.

Samantha L. Sayre

Any idea on the plans going forwards with Juice/Bullet Club Gold?

Zoë

Its already great

young Jay

Any update on Bandido's injury status?

Josh Boutwell

I saw the PWInsider report regarding TNA-Anthem cuts backstage. I assume it has something to do with Invicta returning to live events. Any more info on this?

Gerard Ryan

Is WWE attempting to position NXT as a AEW killer…. Again? Looks like they could do a lot of damage being on the CW and having relationships with TNA and whoever else. Wild times.

Tony Bologna

Hey Sean do you have any update on Savannah Evans from impact wrestling/TNA because she hasn’t been on taping’s for the past few months

Kyle Pribila

Have you heard if MJF will have a faction or go it alone. Motor city machine guns with him would make a go group they could compete in everthing

Michael Fountain

Can you explain all these TNA backstage changes that are going on

Rcs

Do broadcasters in the US with WWE rights have a clause to state they can't show other wrestling programmes?

MB7

Does WWE plan to bolster its roster with more AEW talent after the arrival of Jade Cargill, Shawn Spears, and Ethan Page?

Lior Brownstein

Hi Sean! Any word on plans for kip sabian and Penelope Ford.

Skapunkelf

Have AEW started making cuts in production to save money, such as no pyro for weekly tv?

judino28

Any updates on Raquel Rodriguez?

Daood Khan

Have you heard whether Ethan Page can still honor his Prestige date?

Bob Catface

Why is WWE delaying the 2025 Summerslam announcement?

Mark D

With DOJ investigating Vince, do we know how much they will be investigating WWE as a whole?

Jerrod Hazelwood

what ever happened to lil uzi vert being at wrestlemania 40 he said he was gonna be there

Jessen

We know the base value of AEW's 2020 deal was around 44 million per year. Do you know the additional value of any of the following: 1) The 2021 deal that confirmed AEW's switch to TBS + addition of Battle of the Belts. 2) The 2023 deal that added Collision 3) The 2024 option that WBD picked up

Jeff Ahmed

You mentioned this week on WDYGWTA the idea of doing NXT vs TNA crossover show. Do you think that would ever prevent a TNA and WWE main roster collab show? Having TNA go head to head with developmental feels like it keeps TNA on a tier below

Opie Giles

Have heard of locations for any other PLEs for this year that have yet to be announced?

James Merrill

If Becky Lynch went Aew do You think that we finally se a great women’s devision or will Tony lose interest after a couple of matches like most women how come to Aew.

Daniel Lassnäs

Who do you see Gunther feuding with until summerslam?

Cody

Correct

Scott Newcomb

What's the deal with all these WWE contacts coming so close to expiring. Is it a new strategy for working out be deals?

Nathan Cogar

Why does Eric Bischoff hate AEW so much? Do you think it’s a bad look on his part?

Dalton Bailey

How do WWE producer contracts work? Like, if Natalya went to AEW would TJ be able to work his notice like a normal job or would he be contracted longer term?

Oliver Drake

AEW presentation of the women has improved a lot in 2024, are there plans for more women's specialty matches (Blood & Guts, Ladder matches), women's teams/factions?

MarcustheGod

Injury updates on Miro and Keith Lee?

bdo630

Danhausen has not been getting any TV time @ AEW/ROH and booking lots of indie dates. It seems apparent he isn’t stoked not being used often. But since he owns his persona and likeness does that affect his chances of ever going somewhere like NXT/WWE due to essentially being his own IP?

Jose Balderas

What is the status of Bandido, has been cleared medically to return, just waiting to get booked in a match? Thanks.

Paul Anthony Moss

Is there any way to see which media markets perform best (TV) for AEW, WWE, etc? I recall Cody discussing this on a podcast/Busted Open in the early years, and got me very curious.

Robbie Wray

is juice robinson actually cleared to wrestle? so far, he's only shoved someone off the top rope.

James D Deuchars Jr

Have you heard anything about there being more focus put on building stories recently in AEW? I felt like I've noticed alot more being done in that regard. Is this something that's been discussed internally and, do you think the in-ring product will suffer at all because of it?

Aleks Ebanks

Hey Sean! Do we have any update on the def rebel story you mentioned this past Monday that you and Corey have been working on for a while? Keep up the great work!

Spenser Dollar

I know Hunter Campbell has a reputation for lowballing fighters when it comes to UFC contract negotiations. With the TKO merger, is there an argument to be made that his presence or influence is being felt in these WWE contract mishaps as more wrestlers near/reach their free-agency periods? Or is it more of the Francis N'Gannou effect? Or is it a combination of the two?

Nico Suave Regoli

Any idea as to what Nick Khan was doing at Sukeban?

Thomas Rathert

Big AEW fan here, but I do wonder if Tony’s ego is a problem. I’ve seen him say he has no intention of handing over creative, but do you think he should? Recent story from IWC says he’s writing shows last minute and flying in people for no reason. That can’t be good.

HouseSox

Isn’t she still not cleared? SRS said she was injured

NewLacCity

Hey, Saenanthan. What promos do you watch from smiles? I'll start. I watch Adam Cole (Bay Bay) put karrion Kross in the dirt during an NXT promo. It's my fave.

Ricardo Name TBD

Hey Sean, Any update on how Charlottes recovery is going?

Taylor Cannon

Is Brooks Jensen still with NXT ?

Thomas Middaugh

Hi Sean, WON reported today that Big Bill was supposed to turn on Ricky Starks which would have made Ricky a baby face but it was scrapped. Any more insight as to why and if we will see Ricky in AEW again? Thanks

Brie

Do you have any info on what’s going on with TNA? Saw reports they are letting go of a lot of backstage people and no shows scheduled after 8/3?

NewLacCity

Why does NXT have picture in picture, an overrun, but RAW doesn't? Raw already has more commercials and picture in picture would help with watching matches.

Jamaal Graham

Any info on why TNA+ on YouTube announced it's ending the channel? That was my only access to TNA

Ronnie Rosenberg

How much has WWE benefited from letting their wrestlers do twitch and vlogs now when it comes to acquiring or re-signing talent? I remember Adam Cole not staying with WWE in 2021 and Ethan Page not going to WWE bc they couldn’t do their twitch/vlogs at the time

Johan Acosta

Any update on how Mark Davis is doing?

David C

Is anyone reporting or watching the impact Endeavor has on WWE contract negotiations? Endeavor’s purchase of UFC changed how they negotiated with fighters. I wonder if we will see something similar with WWE talent and that is why we are seeing so many come close to expiration.

Raphael Garcia

Alexa bliss has been teasing returns on instagram have you heard any news on her come back?

Tamela

Any idea when Jamie hayters contract is up?

Charles Lee Ray

With Nick Khan popping up at Sukeban what have you heard about the relationships WWE is trying to cultivate with other promotions and are there any they are targeting for working with?

Trey Sherman

Hey SRS. Good afternoon and is Athena alright, as she was visibly limping on RoH last night.

Reveria Lear Gaston

Any insight into how NJPW feels about not having a talent in forbidden door main event.

Anthony Pinto

Have you heard anything about Nick Khan at Sukeban last night? Any reason you could think of that he would be there?

Sean Murphy

Who do you think is winning this weekend? Dustin Poirier or Islam Makhachev?

Cody Berntsen

Any insight on the lack of AEW fan fests / pre-show meet & greets compared to the past?

Jordan Cooper

What’s good with Bandido? Dave speculated a May return for him, and we’re about to be in June, I miss watching him wrestle.

Thomas York III

Hey Sean, do you have any updates on way the Saraya May match was canceled. Thanks

Kranepool7

Hey any update on ricochet’s contract, i heard a rumor from pwn that it is doubtful he re-signs.

matthew hamm

Is Vic Joseph someone they see becoming the lead voice whenever Michael Cole decides to hang it up?

Irwin Guevara

Last year you reported that Nigel was making steps for an in-ring return. Is there any new information if that is still being pursued for All In this year?

Robert McCarver

Hello Sean, I may be attending TNA Against All Odds. Jordynne Grace said on Busted Open she will be doing an open challenge for her TNA Knockouts title. Can you see a NXT or WWE star walking through the prohibited portal? Maybe Natalya?

Rashidi Wilson

Hey Sean, Who do you got in the NBA finals ? Mavs or Celtics ?

Diego Olmos

Any real life friction between RJ City and Jeff Jarrett? Could have just been in character stuff I saw on the DON pre-show but there seemed to be some genuine tension there

Jack Edathil

Is there anything you've heard about Brit Baker's status with AEW? Is AEW just letting her contract expire or is there a return in the works eventually?

Mark

Any timetable for Asuka's return from injury? Be a shame if she missed the Japan shows that WWE had coming up.

Viper51210

My question is when is Sean coming to The Greatest City On Earth Pittsburgh Pennsylvania for an Enjoy Wrestling show? Their 6/16 card is shaping up very nicely

Brad Canze

Hey Sean, hope you're keeping well mate. Have you decided if you're heading to All In yet? Would love to say hello if so and hear your opinions on other crazy TV shows we have 🤣🤣

Will Thornton

Obviously I don’t expect to see Becky Lynch on tv for a few months no matter what. What would you give the % chance she signs with AEW

Christopher Cummins

F***, marry, kill... Swerve, Ospreay, and Samoa Joe

Adam Chapman

You happen to know if Lio Rush has some sort of deal with AEW or if his appearance is just a one off.

HanlonsRazor

Have you heard any feedback from talent on the bucket pay system in WWE that Mansoor and Mace talked about with Maven?

Devin Axtman

do you think hangman returns soon

Scott L

Hey Sean, how much of this last minute WWE contract stuff with the likes of Becky, Drew, Finn and Gable down to Dan Ventrelle? Feels like the dude was totally out of his depth, which would explain his firing.

Edjr13

How many big names you think will be having contract expire this year?

Matt Payne

Any update on Brooks Jensen or Saraya? Both have had some interesting social media as of late.

Gavin M

Is it possible they were hoping MJF would be cleared by March originally and when it didn’t work out in time, he hid it with a keyfabe “i got surgery”?

M

Britt Baker / Megan Bayne / Jamie Hayter updates if you have them please & thank you!

Jules Mac

What is going on with Britt Baker? Is she just hurt, or is there more to the story? With Adam Cole we’ve gotten updates on him but Britt has been radio silence. Do you know anything? Thanks.

thenumber9door

Is there any interest from wwe or aew in Michael Oku?

Tamba

What do you think of the report from Meltzer on WBD-AEW this morning on the deal being negotiated at $110 million minimum? Dave stated negations may be slightly above that or 50% higher???

Scott Newcomb

Do we know the status of Megan Bayne or Kamille?

Matthew Hooks

What are your thoughts about Jackie Redmond's work on WWE? It is interesting that she has two big gigs, as she also works for NHL broadcasts.

Peter Konieczny

Hi Sean aka buddy question Do you think we will ever see a ple between nxt and tna like a worlds calidad

Jonathan Corona

any update on the Motor City Machine Guns?

Dan Neff

Any talks of Jesse Ventura coming back ?

Stephen F

What is the status of the MCMG and AEW?

J Davis

Who do you think is wrestling Cody at Clash?

John Lavelle

Any news on a possible Corey Graves in ring return? Seemed like a small seed was planted between him and Logan Paul at K&QOTR

Taylor Moore

Do you think WWE are going to bring back Broken Skull Sessions

JoshB17

Has WWE considered doing a show at Soldier Field or the United Center in Chicago instead of Allstate Arena for once?

Will

Will Stephanie Vaquer have any matches on Tv prior to her hinted appearance at Forbidden Doors? Also any other female wrestlers expected for the show

Victor Sanchez

How likely do you think it is for a TNA and NXT PLE together somewhere down the road?

Nicholas

Is the Brooks Jensen stuff a work or did he actually get released?

Dakota Hamm

Hey Sean! Pro-wrestling training question: It always looks like the person laying on the mat starts to lift their arms slightly when an opponent is coming down off the top rope onto them. The arms don’t go in the air but rather are risen to chest level. Does that help the person on the mat take the weight more evenly? Dont they run the risk of breaking their arm in the process? We saw Jericho do this on the table recently too during the triple threat. Hope this makes sense! Thanks!

BBQdad105

I find it highly unusual the way wwe has been letting contracts get so close to expiring. I know you can't speak for them but what do you think the approach is here?

Danny Valentin

Any backstage reaction about Lio Rush's appearance and possibly future return?

Wade Baker

Any other AEW contracts expiring soon?

Scott Harris

What’s good with Ricky Starks? I’d like to see him back on TV soon

Ray Hernandez

Dynamite was simulcasting on x do you know if there is money for that deal?

Mike Dudzinski

What's the current plan for Will Osprey at ALL IN?

Z3a9c91

Anything about AEW streaming yet? Close or far?

She fettuccine on my side bread till I hulkio

Wondering if there is any update regarding UK rights deals for simulcast on free to air Vs current Fite/Triller deal

Owen Hunter

Hey Sean! Do you think there’s a chance Mercedes wins the NJPW strong women’s championship from Stephanie Vaquer ?

Rob

Guesses on status of Gable, Nattie and Dijak? Guessing they all stay.

Trevor D.

anything on sarayas relationship with aew?

malak