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[The CyNick]

Originally Posted by Gorgeous Dale Newstead lol Dave Meltzer is a constant interview with Steve Austin and Jim Ross on their podcasts, who they make it clear that they respect and actually defer to for information on wrestling. That's not to say Meltzer isn't full of shit from time to time, but he's a pretty even keel reporter and I don't think either Jim Ross or Austin (MAMMOTHS in the business) would bother with him if he was some punk. Same with Wade Keller. But Cynick obviously knows more than Ross and Austin. Especially about what Vince is thinking, because 2 men who worked closely with Vince wouldn't know Vince like Cynick.

I have no problem with Dave in terms of historical knowledge. For example, if I wanted when someone in the business dies, I think he's a solid source for bios and stuff like that. Beyond that, Austin and Ross are trying to sell their podcasts to the same people who currently read the sheets, so it makes sense to speak to their fearless leader.

Where I think he's full of shit is his access to inside information. I think (check that, I know with 100% certainty) his info is BS. I believe his whole business is based on selling the idea that WWE is in constant trouble, and are always doing the wrong thing. You gotta pay to read next week's issue to know what mistakes are being made. I cant remember the first issue of the Dirt Sheet I ever read, might have been 98 or 99, but even then he was selling issues in the same manner, and business was great. Then he is able to backtrack on everything by saying WWE is constantly changing plans. Okay!