SMS Reax - 3/16/13, Dana White vs. Vince?, developmental prospects working live events, Interview with Atlas, and Questions on Ivelisse, Sting vs. Taker, sweetening, and Mr. T in the Hall

Saturday Morning Slam:
WWE going back to the well once more with Foley in an authority figure role. I dug that 13 years ago, but it's seriously time for something new. 1999 didn't work by copying things from 1986. It focused on the current stars and fresh angles. This is like "Friday the 13th". We've had "The Final Chapter" and "The Final Friday" but movies keep coming out. How many times are they going to milk this tired cow? I like that it set up Bryan vs. Ziggler, which is how a retired guy who can't get back in the ring should be used, but how many times has Foley "come back" since his 2000 retirement (including TNA)?

Bryan vs. Ziggler was a solid match, but of course it didn't do anything for Ziggler's momentum. Do they want to headline PPVs with this guy as World Champion or not?

I think WWE's trying to kill me with the comedy segments and focus on older stars. If I wanted wrestling comedy, I'd watch CHIKARA.

SQUASH. Basically a filler match. That accomplished nothing. I guess at least they got TV time. Primo and Epico haven't won a main roster match (outside of Puerto Rico) since August. They might as well team with JTG and Otunga as the new J.O.B. Squad.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Vince McMahon actually challenged Dana White to a shoot fight on either WWE or UFC a few years back. I'm glad Vince has his priorities in the right place. I think it's really about time to pass the reigns to Hunter.

OVW prospects Taeler Hendrix and Rockstar Spud worked the recent TNA live events. Nice to see that they're getting some ring work under their belts.

Tony Atlas talked about his autobiography.

Bo Dallas lost to Wade Barrett on this weekend's WWE live events. How could they job out the future WWE Hall of Famer? Seriously, though, I hope he impresses when he's next called upon to be on the main roster because he was lacking in his first couple of appearances.

C.M. Punk and Paul Heyman played catch with The Undertaker's urn at live events. Awesome. Heels should be evil and despicable.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. Can ANYONE spell this chick's name right? They just had an interview with her where she told them how to spell her name. Jesus. Anyway, she's part of the Knockouts PPV so maybe she impresses again and gets signed. They've signed worse performers.

2. I also don't think a 48-year-old Taker and a 54-year-old Steve Sting would be able to top Cena vs. Rock or even Rock vs. Hogan. Taker's pretty banged up to boot. WWE's made some nice offers to Sting in the past but obviously he hasn't bitten. I think it's entirely possible that Sting retires in TNA. Honestly that might be for the best. Taker vs. Sting would be a sight to see if they were both in (or close to) their primes, and both guys are legends, but it might be a little much to ask for them to have a solid match in 2014.

3. Yep. They were focusing on the champ, which makes sense since she's more in the spotlight than Mickie.

4. Oh yes, the famous Smackdown hair-dryer noise. It's still around.

Nothing to add to 5, other than pitying the fool who doesn't think Mr. T should be a part of the Hall.

More wrestling tomorrow, including (hopefully) the return of a Blue Echo podcast!