Pro Wrestling/Questions Answered by Expert Vinny Smith
| Subject | Date Asked |
| List of Heaviest Wrestlers | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: Just wondering if you have that list of heaviest wrestlers and if I can see it? Thank you. A: there appears to be a lot of debate on the heaviest wrestlers of all time. This is the list I have. ... | |
| cm punk | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: do you believe that cm punk is the best overall talent on the wwe roster? why or why not? A: Very interesting question as this is a matter of opinion I will give my views. First of all as I ... | |
| world title reigns | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: With a lot of current WWE and TNA stars in double digit world title reigns, i just wanted to know ... A: This is a great question so I took a little extra time checking this out first of all what do we ... | |
| ECW staples-where are they? | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a few questions regarding a few great wrestlers from ECW that seemed to have disappeared from ... A: Good question I will answer as full as possible. Lets start with Tommy Dreamer at the moment he is ... | |
| tna's abyss | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: was abyss ever kane in the wwe A: the answer to your question is no. Abyss has never played Kane in the WWE. Kane has always been ... | |
| random questions | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: i will probably ask alot of questions but i dunno how many i will ask i was just letting you know ... A: Wow a lot of questions but I will try to answer as many as I can. 1.I have never heard of either ... | |
| HI, | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: please, where is the UNDERTAKER? is he still alive? A: S.C. NWOSU The Undertaker suffered a concussion, broken orbital bone and broken nose during his ... | |
| Hogan | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: Did Hulk Hogan ever wrestle Big John Studd in singles competition? Did Hulk Hogan ever lose a ... A: In answer to your first question yes Hulk Hogan did wrestle Big John Studd in singles competition. ... | |
| Hi, | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I want to know if Mark Calaway (The Undertaker) is married and also his birthday. ANSWER: hi Nwosu, ... A: the Undertaker has three children one son called Gunner from his first Marriage to Jodi Lynn born in ... | |
| WWe | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: In the recently concluded pay-per-view summerslam, undertaker chokeslamed edge from the top of a ... A: if you watch the fall closely you do not actually see Edge hit the ground. usually when this sort of ... | |
| The End | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: Do you ever reken WWE will ever end, if so when do you think, maybe TNA in years to come could bury ... A: I believe as long as wrestling exists the WWE will be around for ever. the WWE started in 1963 and ... | |
| Who is The Greatest? | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: I think when asked the question, who is the biggest star or greatest wrestler ever? Most people ... A: Good question but difficult to answer. I could choose Goldberg for his long undefeated streak or big ... | |
| Hi | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: I know the WWE is fake but are the story lines supposed to make the fans believe that there kinda ... A: there are a few people who still believe that wrestling is real but he knows that a lot of people ... | |
| Hi | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: I know the WWE is fake but are the story lines supposed to make the fans believe that there kinda ... A: Once upon a time many moons ago pro wrestling was still fake but had no storylines just good against ... | |
| Beth Phoenix | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: Why did they take the belt off of the Glamazon this week on RAW. Is she injured or something? A: Beth Phoenix although a great talent in the ring, is not that good out of the ring. She isn't ... | |
| Busted open | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: Is that real blood if is how do they get the cut fix so quick A: Yes it is real blood however wrestlers use a razor blade to cut themselves to make sure that it a ... | |
| To become a pro wrestler | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: 1. I was woundering if you can help me some great wrestling schools in Wisconsin. I too have been a ... A: The only wrestling school I have found in Wisconsin is: Badger State Pro Wrestling School Wisconsin ... | |
| Legion of Doom and Davey Boy Smith | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: Why did the LOD drop the titles to Money Inc. in Feb 1992 at a house show? I do not think that was ... A: There is a good chance that drugs where the problem during that time Vince McMahon was in court ... | |
| Legion of Doom and Davey Boy Smith | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: Why did the LOD drop the titles to Money Inc. in Feb 1992 at a house show? I do not think that was ... A: in the early nineties a lot of titles changed hands at a house show even Bret Harts win over Ric ... | |
| randy orton | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: could you please tell me when the hell randy orton is going to loose the title!! because he has been ... A: Only Vince McMahon can say when Randy Orton loses the title and if you think that Cena and Orton ... | |
| john cena return. | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: If john cena was supposed to be injured for 6-12 months, how come he returned after 4 months? also ... A: Cena was injured but made a remarkable recovery and arrived back sooner than expected. The reason he ... | |
| jedus & abyss | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: 1 - where Jedus Masias & Abyss gone? what were the reasons for leaving and is there any possibility ... A: This question has been here a while so I will try to answer them for you. 1.Abyss is most probably ... | |
| are UT and McCool dating? | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: I am a big fan of Michelle McCool and therefore I'd like to know if she is dating the pro-wrestling ... A: in answer to your question no the Undertaker and Michelle McCool are not dating. The Undertaker has ... | |
| Could it happen | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: Me and the freshman at my school have recently decided to start our own backyard wrestling event. We ... A: to be a WWE wrestler you need to be trained by a recognized wrestling school. backyard wrestling is ... | |
| RVD | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: What happened to RVD A: RVD has left the WWE because his contract had expired and he did not want to renew his contract at ... | |
| j | 6/1/2007 |
| Q: A few wrestlemani's back Taker' hung somebody from the top of the cell. How did he not die. Wouln't ... A: It was the Big Bossman who faced the Undertaker in a Hell in a Cell Match at WrestleMania XV. ... | |
| wwe | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: How and why did WCW become WWF and WWF become WWE?I mean WWE was previously known as WWF and WWF was ... A: Just a quick correction WWF was never WCW they where two different companies however heres the ... | |
| Why they left | 5/28/2007 |
| Q: Why did Kurt Angle and Lita leave the WWE? and where is brock lesnar and why did he leave thanks in ... A: The reason Kurt Angle Left is because he was fired by the WWE for taking prescription drugs after ... | |
| HELP! | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: I've been looking around some answers and you have answered the questions the best so I have a ... A: The one in Brighton is real however it would be a good starting place.Wrestlers such as Kurt Angle ... | |
| HELP! | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: I've been looking around some answers and you have answered the questions the best so I have a ... A: This is a toughie but after a little research I managed to find two schools one in Kent (a little ... | |
| wrestling | 4/29/2007 |
| Q: why doesnt stone cold return to the wwe A: Back in 1997 at Summerslam, Stone cold had his neck broken by Owen Hart.He since has had major ... | |
| does he | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: OK so I know of this wrestling school called, AWA Pinnacle Pro Wrestling in Auburn, Washington. And ... A: Although Vince does not check personally he will either send talent scouts and/or keep in touch with ... | |
| what you need | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: Vinny I'm a 13 year old girl.I've always wanted to be a wwe diva.I would like to know do you have ... A: most divas have been employed by the WWE not for there athletic ability but more for their looks. ... | |
| wrestling | 1/12/2007 |
| Q: do the wrestlers really cut them selves with a raser blade if so how come i don't see them do it. Do ... A: In answer to your question yes wrestlers really do use razor blades to cut themselves however the ... | |
| Stone Cold Steve Austins role in Triple H's Quadricep leg injury in 2001 | 1/5/2007 |
| Q: In the Spring orSummer of 2001 when Triple H tore his quadricep off of his leg and The Two Man Power ... A: I found this whilst I was researching and I think it will answer your question,: "The most difficult ... | |
| wrestling | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: is k-fed and john cena really enemies in real life A: most wrestlers and stars who work together usually are friends or at least act professionally around ... | |
| wwe | 12/31/2006 |
| Q: why do the majority of wwe wrestlers not have the 6 pack abs? Don't they work out in a gym for life? A: Although wrestlers spend a lot of time in the gym they don't work on every muscle like say a ... | |
| wwe | 12/31/2006 |
| Q: 1. how does someone get burned by an inferno match and sustain it? Are they wearing insulated ... A: 1.If you notice there are not many inferno matches (three i think is the total)when a wrestler is ... | |
| WWE Schedules | 12/18/2006 |
| Q: Who decides where the wwe superstars and ppvs are going to be? And how do some wrestlers get to the ... A: the shows location and time is decided by the WWE management (mainly people like Vince McMahon and ... | |
| is it real | 12/7/2006 |
| Q: im not sure if u know who he is, but i know tiger conway, amatuer wrestler. he turned down a WWF ... A: wrestlers such as Chris Benoit and RVD will have been classically trained (Benoit by Stu Hart and ... | |
| TLC matches | 10/13/2006 |
| Q: What ppvs and years did they have the 3 TLC matches with the Hardys, Dudles, and Edge and Christian. A: Edge and christian, the Dudley's and the Hardy's only had two official TLC matches the third was ... | |
| top wages for main event wrestlers | 8/20/2006 |
| Q: How much money do the top wrestlers make? A: A major wrestlers pay changes as to how much merchandise of theres is sold or what contract they ... | |
| WWE Greatest's Matches & PPV's | 7/29/2006 |
| Q: 1. What are the top ten greatest matches or highest rating matches (raw & smackdown & ppv's) ever in ... A: 1.There is no rating system for WWE matches so it would be only an opinion on the top matches on raw ... | |
| WWE History & Storyline | 7/28/2006 |
| Q: 1. Who picks the winner out of the match? Is it the story writers or general mangers or the CEO of ... A: wow a lot of well thought out questions well here goes. 1.The WWE has story line writers such as ... | |
| WWE | 7/18/2006 |
| Q: Why do people waste their time and money watching WWE, when the know that the results of the fights ... A: I have been asked this question many times from people I know and I always answer the same way... ... | |
| Real vs Fake | 7/12/2006 |
| Q: I just had a question that if wrestling matches are all fake and it is decided before the match the ... A: Good question as far as I know in the WWE there are a lot of factors on how well a wrestler is going ... | |
| wwf/wwe | 7/12/2006 |
| Q: I always wanted to know if the chair shots we're always real. On tv it certainly looks real, and ... A: yes the chair shots are real but they dont hurt as much as it looks, wrestlers usualy brace ... | |
| your name | 7/11/2006 |
| Q: are you vince mcmahon? cause your name is vinny. just wondering. is stephanie mcmahon ever going ... A: no I am not Vince Mcmahon I am British and have nothing to do with the WWE (except watch and study ... | |
| real vs fake | 7/6/2006 |
| Q: 1. on volicty and heat, are the matches real? because somtimes it's people who are trying to get ... A: 1.no the matches on velocity and heat are not real the wrestlers you see major superstars against ... | |
| normal questions | 7/4/2006 |
| Q: hey it's me thx for the great answers lst time i have a few more questions. 1. On WWE.com, it says ... A: It is true that RVD and Sabu was found with drugs but the reason RVD has lost his title might be for ... | |
| ECW on Scifi? | 7/4/2006 |
| Q: What's the deal with all the monsters on ECW? Is it cause of being on Scifi, or is it just a new ... A: I will try to answer your queation although living in the U.K we dont get ECW. If you are talking ... | |
| ABOUT WWE | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: My question - powerbombs...cant people heard the impact of it,how is it fake. - how about when The ... A: Powerbombs are faked by wrestlers there are microphones under the ring to enhance the sound the ... | |
| david stoudamire | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: Who was the babyface there? Was Orton being the heel in the match?Who was Buddy Landell's first ... A: I must admit I dod not know I am sorry about that but if my memory serves me correctly these two ... | |
| eric bischoff | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: I just read a response to another question and in the answer something was said about an Eric ... A: the Eric Bishoff trial started at the Raw vs Smackdown Surivor Series last November when Bishoff ... | |
| catchphrases | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: Here's myWhen a wrestler starts using a really great catchphrase, does that come from creative or ... A: Most catchphrases are written by the creative team but the truly great ones are from the wrestlers ... | |
| real matches | 7/2/2006 |
| Q: 1. are the matches in the WWE fixed so that they know who will win? 2. does Mr. Mcmahon really have ... A: 1.yes the matches in the WWE are predetermined except once when they staged a "SHOOT"(real) ... | |
| Becoming a Pro Wrestler | 6/29/2006 |
| Q: im 16 and currently Live in ohio. I love pro wrestling, been watching since I was about 4. I play ... A: 1.a good style of sport to try is martial arts such as judo or ju-jitsu as these will help you with ... | |
| Kane on TNA | 6/24/2006 |
| Q: is the old Kane on TNA as the monster abyss? A: The old Kane is the same one we see now, his real name is Glenn Jacobs he always has been and always ... | |
| stadiums and dvds | 6/17/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering why the wwe have no more ppv's in an outside stadium like the bret/bulldog or that ... A: I dont think the WWE "wont" have an outside style stadium its just in America there are more indoor ... | |
| jericho | 6/15/2006 |
| Q: what happened to jericho i know hes doin a movie for the sci fi channel but y did he leave? A: your right about the movie its called Android Apocalypse. Chris Jericho is also making another movie ... | |
| kane's real name | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: I would like to know how many people have portayed kane in wwe and also what are their real names A: good question took me a little research but I have your answer. In total there have been three ... | |
| kane | 6/13/2006 |
| Q: wats goin on with kane at the moment im rely confused wats the story line? id like him 2 turn bk to ... A: the storyline at the moment is that either someone is trying to get in his head or that his mask has ... | |
| the rock | 6/12/2006 |
| Q: wat exacly happned with him leavin the wwe ? A: the reason the Rock left the WWE was that he has persued a career in acting (thus making a lot more ... | |
| Orton | 4/23/2006 |
| Q: I heard that Randy Orton got suspended because of his actions at Wrestlemania. What did he do in ... A: Randy Orton was suspended due to his recent behavior. He has bean repeatedly abusive to female ... | |
| Where are they now? | 12/27/2005 |
| Q: What are the following wrestlers doing nowadays: Kamala, Giant Gonzales, The Warlord, Sid Vicious, ... A: Missing Link, King Kong Bundy, Don Muraco, Jake Roberts, The Warlord and Kamala still wrestle on ... | |
| Heaviest Wrestlers | 11/29/2005 |
| Q: Vinny, Saw your answer about heaviest wrestlers and was intrigued. I, too, have been compiling a ... A: Sorry for the delayed response. I have tried research the heaviest women but there are not many ... | |
| Past Title Holders | 11/16/2005 |
| Q: Can you tell me who were the first ever holders of certain titles? 1) The World Heavyweight ... A: here are the answers you requested 1)ric flair was the first world heavyweight champion. 2)Pat ... | |
| heaviest wrestlers | 11/15/2005 |
| Q: Vinny, I used to watch wrestling in the past and come to know a lot of them. My question is who, in ... A: in answer to your questions haystacks calhoun was at one time 640 lbs and the mcguire twins were as ... | |
| Hart & Michaels | 9/30/2005 |
| Q: You may not know the answer to this. I am not sure anybody knows. My favorite wrestlers are and ... A: You have managed to ask a question on my all time favourite feud.well lets start at the beginning, ... | |
| Hulk Hogan | 8/8/2005 |
| Q: Vinny, Hello! I am trying to find contact information for Hulk Hogan so I can write him a letter. ... A: I personly dont have any contact information on Hulk Hogan however there is a site that does have ... | |
| where are they now??? | 7/9/2005 |
| Q: hey, i was just wondering what happpend to 'the natural disasters' and whats goin on with 'scott ... A: scott stiener was released by the wwe because of injury i dont know where typhoon is but earthquake ... | |
| Inquiry | 6/17/2005 |
| Q: How many Wrestlemanias were Shawn Michaels in? And who did he face? A: Shawn Micheals has wrestled in 12 wrestlemanias thay are as follows: wrestlemania 5 with marty vs ... | |
| Inquiry | 6/15/2005 |
| Q: What are all the Wrestlemanias that the Undertaker were in? A: all the wrestlemanias that the undertaker has been in are as follows. wrestlemania 7 vs superfly ... | |
| wwe | 4/22/2005 |
| Q: why did stone cold quit i need to know A: Stone cold cant wrestle anymore for fear of his health he suffered a neck injury against owen hart ... | |
| in the show world of sport... | 4/9/2005 |
| Q: in the show world of sport shown on the wrestling channel is the wrestling shown there real or is it ... A: the show world of sport is british but not real it just looks more realistic. in japan they have the ... | |
| thanks a lot for that answer... | 4/9/2005 |
| Q: thanks a lot for that answer it was very interesting another thing i've been wondering is what ... A: unusual question, the Undertaker was said to have assended into heaven at royal rumble 1994. At ... | |
| Bladejobs | 4/8/2005 |
| Q: Anyway aI just recently got the DVD "Hitman Hart wrestling with shadows" and it describes the story ... A: At wrestlemania eight Sid did indeed kick out of hogans leg drop but I dont know if he was meant to ... | |
| Bladejobs | 4/4/2005 |
| Q: Could you tell me a little bit more on this subject as I am a little bit hazy on it. Did Mick Foley ... A: I believe that Mick foley never bladed (I may be wrong) but as I understand Mick foley would get ... | |
| about the wwe | 3/12/2005 |
| Q: i would like to know were brock lesnar is at this point in time. If you wuld like to tell me i would ... A: I checked the net and found this report: There is now zero chance according to sources that Brock ... | |
| GENERAL | 1/18/2005 |
| Q: HOW WOULD YOU WRITE TO THE WRESTLERS? HOW DID BROCK LESNER DO IN NFL? WILL HE BE ... A: I just checked on the net there is a site that gives out contact adresses for celebrities but it ... | |
| I finally visited the website!! | 10/28/2004 |
| Q: Music Zone not a bad shop - quite decent collection of metal in there anyway. Just got ticket for ... A: Foley, Snow and Holly were trained in classic style wrestling. Hardcore only arrived for them later ... | |
| top wages | 9/15/2004 |
| Q: Who is the highest paid pro wrestler in the world today? A: the answer is complex it depends on if you include merchandise . if the rock still classes as a ... | |
| wwe | 8/29/2004 |
| Q: 1. Is the blood coming out of a superstar real. I know they used to blade themselve with a blade ... A: in the ring the blood is always real i assume all wrestlers have a blood test before entering the ... | |
| wwe | 8/29/2004 |
| Q: Why did Rikishi and Chyna leave the wwe and will they ever come back? A: rikishi is always getting injured the wwe cant keep guys who cant work for long and chyna was asking ... | |
| wwe | 8/29/2004 |
| Q: 1. How did kane avoid being thrown in the fire when shane kicked him in there? 2. How did Paul ... A: there are a lot of stunts that wwe do to make wrestlers seem superhuman (fake doors in containers ... | |
| wwe | 8/27/2004 |
| Q: 1. Why did they change the undertaker's character? 2. Why did chyna leave and will she ever come ... A: most people prefered the dark undertaker to the biker undertaker and thought the change would be ... | |
| why wrestlers aren't here & who someone is | 8/26/2004 |
| Q: 1. Why did Jeff Hardy leave the wwe and why didn't Matt go with him? 2. Is xena from "xena: the ... A: jeff hardy left due to injuries and problems with drugs matt stayed behind because at least he still ... | |
| The Outsiders | 7/25/2004 |
| Q: I was wondering if you had any information on the whereabouts of Scott Hall and Kevin Nash? Are they ... A: | |
| wrestling | 7/2/2004 |
| Q: why isn't Mr. Mcmahon,Hulk Hogan,Paul Bearer,Torrie's dad,Farouqq(from APA),Steve Austin,and Grand ... A: | |
| locations of 3 superstarts. | 6/29/2004 |
| Q: Do you know the where abouts of Brock Lesner, Goldberg, and Steve Austin. After Goldberg and Lesner ... A: this is what has happened to the three superstars that you have asked about , first steve austin had ... | |
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Vinny Smith
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I have a vast knowledge of WWF/WWE including title holders ppv results reasons on why most wrestlers have been fired and general intrest. I know a fair bit of wcw information also.
Experience
I have been watching wrestling since I was five (I was born in 1978) i have seen all wrestlemanias, royal rumbles , summerslams ect an avid fan I would definitly call myself an expert.
Education/Credentials
over 25 years of study in the field of pro wrestling
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