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Hello darlings,

We're recording the Team DeNuke Mailbag show today - so get your questions in!

NOTE: We won't get to *every* question. Sorry about that. We record for an hour and try to answer as many as possible.

Something new for this month: if you like someone else's question and want to hear it answered, give it a LIKE. That way I can spot them easier if it's a popular train of thought.

And yes, I'll also release it as an audio podcast. Which I should have done from the start in all fairness.

Cheers!

Luke.& Denise x

Comments

Greg Cherry

Good morning Team Denuke, my question is that were you ever a big fan of Nickelodeon game shows and did you ever dream about getting slimed?

Zachary Sweeney

Good morning to Denise and good evening to Luke! Denise I've been trying to ask this since June! Did you love "in the heights"? My 6 year old daughter is obsessed! Luke I need to get you on the Bluey train as a soon to be father. The best kids show by MILES!

Chris Wharton

Hi guys- Luke any thoughts on Masterchef this year as We know how much you love it? Any potential winners you think?

Vault-Tec Doormamu

Not so much a question but a statement team DeNuke, just wanted to say you both got screwed in the fantasy booking warfare tournament.

Muhammed Amjad

Hi Team Denuke, I have a question for you. If you could bring a wrestler to a different era, who would it be and why?

Daniel Cunliffe

Who should be the next NXT champion going into the new nxt era? my choice would be Dunne

BetterThanYamcha

Sorry for food on my mind, but writing this over lunch. Has Denise ever eaten crumpets? And what is the weirdest food you would both want to try?

Liam 'Leemo' Walsh

Hello Team Denuke, If you could be a contestant on ANY Game Show, which one would you choose? For me as a kid, "Fun House"!

Callum

Hey denuke what’s your unpopular tv show opinion ? mine is how I met your mother is funnier than friends

Joe McGuire

Good morning Team Denuke. This is a Ghostbusters question for Luke. Please settle the 30 year argument between me an my brother AJ on how the original movie is far superior to part 2

Bernhard Landkammer

Hi Team Denuke! Since I was not aware of the awesomeness that is Kaze Ni Nare until All Out and now totally fell in love with it: what is your opinion on Japanese music? A recommendation (although mainly for Luke, since it's on the harsher side) is my favourite band "Envy". And thanks to Denise, for without here I wouldn't have discovered Olivia Rodrigo! Hugs from Munich!

Connor Delaney

Hi DeNuke, my question is that do you think that Adam Cole will turn on Kenny and kicking him out of the Elite leading to Cole vs Omega?

Jade Lane

Hi Guys my question is what is you guys dream womens match forbidden door open mine is Britt Baker vs Sasha Banks

Mark Jones

Afternoon Team Denuke, I've got a question about AEW Dark and Dark Elevation. I've been watching AEW properly since around June and watch all four of their shows. However, other than the colour palette and commentary teams I barely notice any difference between Dark and Elevation. So my question for the mailbag is do you think they should be different to each other? And if so how can AEW make them stand out from each other.

that guy who want to support

Hello team denuke. There is something I've been asking myself for a while, between 2014 to the beginning of 2020 new japan has been arguably the best wrestling promotion on the planet (you can also argue the timeline but that's my opinion) with combination of amazing matches and just simple but smart long term storytelling. But it's also obvious that no big company suffered more from the pandemic plus the combination of bad decisions like Evil's title reign and the design of the new championship and bad luck like Osprey and Ibushi's injury the product isn't really what it used to be, it still definitely have some shining spots. My question is do you think it is the end of new japan being the state of art of wrestling or do you think it's just some kind of phase that Gedo or someone else could fix as we get used to the world? You might not have an answer but it is an interesting conversation to have. Stay good you guys! 😉

BetterThanYamcha

Hi guys, Have you ever mentioned wrestling to someone new, and they've remembered the oddest thing about wrestling? For example, I told someone that I watch wrestling, and he said "oh I only know of one wrestler". I asked if it was The Rock, HHH, etc.... He said it was Gail Kim. I felt this was very strange and out of the norm 😁

Liam Leonard

Hi DeNuke first questions backer and for me is there a current wrestler that is lower in the card who you believe is capable of soooooo much more? Personally I think akira tozawa could make a good midcard champ if he ditched the ninja and got a serious streak in him

Kevin Fleuriot

Hi Team Denuke, since we all got time to cool down after the insane All Out PPV, how do you rank it among all the AEW shows ? Full Gear 2020 was the best imo, but All Out 2021 is really close.

Misha Sumra

Did either of you watch the Paralympics?

Brad

How are you?

Homerstar

Hi Team Denuke. I've been really enjoying the new Marvel show What If on Disney Plus and that got me thinking, are there any Wrestling What If questions you would love to see explored. For me it would definitely be What If Punk didn't walk out of WWE?

LJ Mickey

Hello team Denuke. As we all know, global warming is a threat to everybody. I try not to get too political but is there something, in your opinion, wrestling industry has to do to tackle this threat. For example: WWE and AEW are moving huge production teams from town to town. Could we see end of house shows and just focus on the TV products or stop using pyros. Thanks for the answer. Jam that jam.

Jack Rowlands

Hiya guys is there a wrestler or gimmick that you know is bad but really enjoy anyways?

Kristian Bell

Hey Denise. Long time listener, first time I've asked a question and forgive me it's a long one! It's Fantasy booking time! WWE vs AEW survivor series style Who wins the following? Kenny Omega vs either Roman or Bobby, you choose Miro vs i would say a wwe midcard champion but to make it more interesting let's say Big E Lucha Bros vs The Usos Britt Baker vs Becky/Charlotte Then book 2 5 vs 5 survivor series elimination matches, one for the mens and one for the women.

David Sycho Sid..........ney

Hey guys, I'd like to ask about Jim Cornette, I recently met up with a friend who I haven't seen in years and I didn't realise but we're both big wrestling fans 🙂 now we got to talking about WWE and AEW etc and I was saying how I listen to Wrestletalk everyday, have done for about 6 years and he was saying he only listens to Jim Cornette, he'll only watch WWE and doesn't think much of AEW, now I've been trying to rack my brains as to why, as I like to think AEW are having a very positive effect on the wrestling world and have something for everyone, be it a big man match, legends, tag team wrestling, hardcore and even spot fests, or just amazing one on one matches and great stories. Whereas in my opinion WWE are lagging behind and driving they're audience away with they're "sports entertainment", repetitive matches, bad stories and not pushing new talent, now I don't know much about Cornette so I'd like you guys to let me know why my friend feels the way he does and is it to do with cornette? How does cornette feel about AEW and WWE and who exactly is he? As I don't really know, my guess is he maybe has an old school mentality and isn't moving along with the future of 2021 and beyond and wants to live in the past like Vince McMahon? I may be wrong though. Please help me understand guys 🙂 Thankyou 👍

Marcus A Campbell

Have you seen the final season of Lucifer yet, if so what did you think of it? Personally I loved it and the final episode was on the best finale’s to any show in years

Scott Peaden

Hello Team Denuke! Congrats to Luke Owen D.A.D.! Also thoughts on start on the apparent Bryan Danielson Kenny Omega program. Is it too early to put the belt on Bryan? Jam That Jam

Daniel Howse

Hey pals! If you had to name Luke's upcoming bundle of joy after a WrestleTalk or WrestleTalk adjacent personality, who would it be? P.S. Because I haven't had the opportunity yet, congrats to you and your partner, Luke! You're in for a lot of fun!

MySpiritAnimalisADorito

Luke, congrats on the upcoming arrival! Another D.A.D. here and I just got back from running with my daughter to catch the school bus. In the spirit of parenthood... it's an offspring-related question (kids, not the band). Who, in your opinion, is the all-time best 2nd or 3rd generation pro wrestler?

ryley

Hey guys I have a question for each of you. Luke have you played kingdom hearts before. Denise you have said before that cm punk is your wrestling crush same here! What look do you find more attractive for me it would have to be the straight edge punk with the long hair and big bushy beard.

Nick Devine

Hey Team Denuke. Seeing Jeff Hardy in the 24/7 title chase reminded me of an idea I had to improve the championship. Do you think this would work? Essentially, combine the 24/7 concept with a championship scramble and the Gift of the Gods championship. Have it so that whoever holds the championship at midnight before a specific PPV (Money in the Bank probably?) gets to trade it in the next night for a shot at the US or Intercontinental championship. You could have a 24/7 season, a limited period of time where the title is active up until MITB or whenever. The title is then deactivated for most of the year so the comedy skits don't get worn out. It would also add intrigue, as some wrestlers might try to get it early and hold out, while others dip in at the end to try and steal a last minute victory, rotating people in and out of the story and keeping things fresh. Thoughts?

Mr Paradise

Team Denuke for the win! Guys in 12 months time how much do you think AEW will have grown their audience? 1.7mil? Is that pie in the sky or do you think they could actually do it. Keep up the good work suckas

Rupesh Babu T

Hi Team Denuke. What are your thoughts on Triple h as a pure in ring wrestler. I respect him for his hardwork , but I really don't like his matches. He always has boring 20 to 30 minute matches. I think some of the best matches of his is because of the opponents. For example Daniel bryan,seth rollins,Steve austin. But remember the scott steiner match, the main event of wrestlemania with both jericho and randy. They were so boring. Your thoughts?.

Alex kirkman

- [ ] - [ ] I’ve recently been watching attitude era stuff and just wondered what your favourite non-wrestling match attitude era segments are. Mine is when Austin interrupts the marriage of undertaker to Stephanie. The pop when he comes out, the subsequent “ass kicking” & the cherry on the cake is when Stephanie hugs him, he doesn’t hug her back and vince telling him “thank you” Wonderful!!!

Nathan Jordan

What is Luke's elevator pitch to Denise on playing some D&D?

Jonathan “The Headmaster” Hedman

Hello as I'm sure Denise is so incredibly busy and is recording this so very early I'd like to know if she would like some toast?

Callum Lucas

Hi Luke and Denise! This is the first time I’m writing into the mailbag! Thanks for the endless entertainment and laughs. I’ve been a wrestling fan for almost 20 years now since I was a kid, and I have had periods where I’ve nearly lost interest. In the last 2 years AEW and yourselves have made me love wrestling and the people in it all over again. Thank you! My questions are: Who would be your next 3 AEW champions after Kenny Omega? Who is one wrestler that everyone seems to love, but you can’t stand? Thanks guys!!😁

JD Lucas

Howdy denuke, if you could steal any other youtube channel gimmick what would it be

Neil Sutton

Hi Team Denuke. You’re clearly both very busy people so if you could have a wrestling manager/valet from any time in history help you with your work and/or everyday live, who would you choose and why?

Rob James

Hiya, thank you once again for the great entertainment you provide, probably won't get to this but 2 questions, 1 each 1. Denise, if you could pick any wrestlers hair for Luke whose would it be? 2. Luke, if you could pick any wrestlers hair for Denise whose would it be? Thanks again

Stephen Webb

Hey Denuke! First off Luke, welcome to the D.A.D. Faction! My question for you both - if you were a professional wrestler and could pick any song to come to the ring to - what would it be? Oh, and Denise…it can’t be Taylor. ;)

Jamie Gerwin

CM Punk's debut was great, and the match with Darby was so good as well. Is it just me, or is his upcoming feud with Team Tazz not that exciting. There are so many matchups that are far more exciting than this without including the Elite. Sammy, Jungle Boy, Cassidy...etc. I just feel like Punk is in a mid-card fued now. Thoughts?

Philipp Decker

Are AEW using to much blood? I really like blood in matches, it makes them more serious and emotional. But in AEW the wrestlers are bleeding to often in my opinion. In matches, that aren't bloodfeuds, like Dustin Rhodes v. Nick Comoroto, or at spots where it's just not realistic to bleed, like from kicks, punches or slams.

Nikolai Azzopardi

I tried showing my gf some wrestling over the past few weeks but I've only been showing her AEW. She hasn't taken to it and she was really disinterested in All Out. Could it be that AEW is less welcoming to viewers who never watched wrestling before than WWE cause of all the backstory and nuances?

Adam

Hi Team DeNuke! Simple question: is it actually possible for MJF to go too far with his promos? He seems to get praise for garnering heat by talking about swallowing and aborting while max castor gets punished for mentioning similarly controversial topics. Is MJF getting a pass simply because he’s so damn good at being an awful human? Which other aew roster members could get away with the things he says?

Darren Lloyd

With new NXT logo do either of you think there will be new belts

Oscar Villanueva

Hi Team Denuke! As someone that never watched TNA in its prime, and seeing that Luke and Oli were pretty fond of that era, how would you compare that with the level of buzz and excitement currently surrounding AEW? Would you say both products are comparable at all?

Cianostays

Hi Denise and Luke, Cian Nolan from beautiful Dublin here. Denise what's the worst pronounciation of your Surname that you've ever heard? Any time I leave Ireland my first name baffles people (pronounced KEY-IN). I learned a while ago to ust accept that I'll always be known as Mr Nolan abroad lol. Love you guys. Team Denuke for life.

Josh Razauskas

Full Gear is on my Birthday and I really want to go but I need extra consideration for things because of my disability with travel. I tried to go to the Cincinnati show but no one from AEW saw my efforts to contact them. Any advice for me to help me get them to see my efforts this time?

Andrew

Do you guys think that AEW should move to Monday nights? With an amazing roster that keeps getting bigger and more talented, clearly there isn’t enough space for everyone. I truly believe that even if they don’t outright beat RAW at first they can at least pull great numbers with the likes of Omega, Bryan, Cole, possibly Bray Wyatt and Kevin Ownes/Sami Zayn. They already won the Wednesday night wars, could they pull it off again on Monday Nights? What do you guys think?

FeelingDreepy

If Rtruth didn't forget the name of one town he was in causing Vince to think of him as nothing but a comedy guy he could be a fine mid card veteran and not just a long time jobber

Anurag Srivastava

Something that came to my mind, while watching Quizzlemania and question about best NXT champions, Sami Zayn was one of my fav baby faces champions in the past decade or 2, how absurd do you think it is, that he's been a heel for so long on the main roster?

Daniel McAvoy

Hello! With all the goofy names that Vince McMahon comes up with what would be Luke and Denise's names and what would be their gimmick in the WWE. Keep up the great work love being a Patron on here.