In the month of October, we're flipping the versions of Ask PWTorch that is on the www.PWTorch.com Website and the PWTorch App. During this month, "Ask PWTorch: All-Star Panel" will be a Website Exclusive, and "Ask PWTorch Staff" will be an App Exclusive.

As always, VIP MEMBERS (www.PWTorch.com/govip) have daily access to both versions of Ask PWTorch on BOTH the App and the Website.

So if you aren't a VIP member, and you want to continue reading the PWTorch Staff's version of "Ask PWTorch," be sure to visit our PWTorch App every day (it's a free download in every smart phone app store - Apple, Android, Windows Phone, Amazon Kindle, Samsung Smart Devices).

If you aren't familiar with the All-Star Panel version of "Ask PWTorch," it features a panel of people who have been active in the pro wrestling industry in a wide range of roles, supplemented by PWTorch contributors and PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell. For a full list of All-Stars, including an ex-WWE Creative Team member, authors, historians, a former World Champion wrestler, a mainstream media reporter/podcaster, an indy promoter, and more, scroll down after today's featured questions and answers for mini-bios on the full panel and contributor list.

It is time to gather around the All-Star Panel because the panel is about to panel…

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PWTorch reader Tim I asks: Thanks for providing such an informative and interactive feature on the site, it's can't-miss for me daily! Just an observation/question that I'm sure doesn't irritate just me. Much has been made (justifiably) about the poor booking for recent Money in the Bank winners (Dolph Ziggler, Damien Sandow, etc.) It seems completely counterproductive to bury your future champions... so my question for you is: Are they booked this way so that WWE can show them in ugly detail how low they can be taken down so that they are on their best behavior when/if their title reign arrives? A humbling experience? I can't think of a reason other than putting prospective champions in their place prior to their run that you'd do what is being done to these guys. It's hard to watch because it undermines them tremendously. Proud Torch reader for life!

Brian Fritz (host of Between the Ropes podcast, Yahoo! Sports podcast host) answers: Tim, I totally agree with you and think that WWE doesn't protect guys enough that they believe can be a world champion. Once that person gets the title, people need to believe that he is really a world champion and on that level. I think some of it is a humbling experience, to see how that person will react and if he accepts what is asked to do with him and what he does even in put in certain situations. Plus, there is a belief that once he becomes champion, he will have all these contenders that beat him on the road to the belt. I don't agree with that though and just thinks it makes him look weak. People need to believe that this person is now a deserving world champion and a big star and WWE does not do a good enough job at that in my opinion.

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PWTorch reader Ruben Jay asks: Dixie Carter tore up A.J. Styles's "contract." Hypothetically speaking, can A.J. turn around and seek legal action for that? I would assume that he would be able to since the signing was done in front of a LIVE TV audience. Thoughts?

PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell responds: That's why the legal matters should be handled by the folks "in Dallas" in TNA's fictional environment! There were witnesses to the contract being executed, there was a mutual agreement between one party (A.J. Styles) and another party representing the company (Hulk Hogan), and there was sufficient documentation. Therefore, another agent attempting to nullify the written agreement by removing proof of the contract should be disqualified because there is proof that the contract existed and there were eyewitnesses (the TV broadcast). Yes, the audience fell off 15 percent on Thursday's Impact, but there were still one million people who watched the execution of the contract.

Now, Styles probably should have been an attorney present to make copies of the signed document and ensure proper legal protocol was followed before a mad person like Dixie Carter attempted to tear up the document, but TNA has already established that Styles's character isn't the smartest guy in the room. But, yes, Styles should be able to pursue legal action against Dixie Carter for attempting to renege on a valid contract signed by an agent for the company without following proper means to dissolve the agreement.

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PWTorch reader Ashley S. asks: Hello! Love this new PWTorch feature! I was just wondering what wrestlers do after they get "buried" in the Buried Alive matches and if anything about them has changed over the years.

Justin Credible (current IWE Champion, former ECW World Champion, former WWF wrestler in the 1990s & 2000s, www.TheJustinCredible.com and on YouTube here including his ongoing Wrestling 101 Series) answers: They somehow don't die and are back on TV usually within a month

Jonny Fairplay (@jonnyfairplay - Reality TV contestant including "Survivor," former TNA on-air performer, frequent PWTorch Livecast guest) answers: They die. If they were good, they go to heaven or back to WWE. And if they were bad, they go to TNA.

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PWTorch reader Jason M. asks: Given the frequency and brevity of Daniel Brian's recent WWE Championships, what's the over/under for when he surpasses Ric Flair's total number of World Championships?

Jonny Fairplay (@jonnyfairplay - Reality TV contestant including "Survivor," former TNA on-air performer, frequent PWTorch Livecast guest) answers: No! No! No way Bryan surpasses Flair. After this storyline look for much less frequent title changes as we've seen recently.

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PWTorch reader Julius from Indianapolis, Ind. asks: Always satisfied VIPer here. Of the active third generation wrestlers, who has the most successful, most well known, and most skilled (mic and/or ring work) father? Same for grandfather? To my knowledge, the third generation guys are DiBiase, Orton, Bray Wyatt, Curtis Axel, Natalya, DH Smith, Chavo Jr, and I'll also throw in The Rock since he's kind of a part timer. Thanks for taking the time.

George Schire (Historian, Author, Podcast Host, Ex-Radio Show Co-Host) answers: Your question is likely to get different answers depending on who you ask it to. I'll give you my answer, though. Hands down it was Larry Hennig. On the mic and in the ring, Larry delivered. His son Curt then brought Larry's work to the next level, and of course now Curt's son, Joe (Curtis Axel) is continuing the legacy.

(Listen to George Schire, co-host of "Rasslin' Memories" heard weekly at www.RadioNorthland.com. Buy his book "Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling" at your online or brick-and-mortar bookseller of choice.)

Jonny Fairplay (@jonnyfairplay - Reality TV contestant including "Survivor," former TNA on-air performer, frequent PWTorch Livecast guest) answers: I never really saw Rocky Johnson. Dibiase was great in Mid South and WWE. Bob Orton Jr was great everywhere. Curt Hennig was a personal fave of mine but kind of seemed as an underachiever. Neidhart was good as a member of the Hart Foundation. Davey Boy was also a personal fave. Never really saw Chavo Classic. And who doesn't love IRS/Captain Mike? I would have to go with Dibiase with all things considered.

Justin Credible (current IWE Champion, former ECW World Champion, former WWF wrestler in the 1990s & 2000s, www.TheJustinCredible.com and on YouTube here including his ongoing Wrestling 101 Series) answers: If you mention Rock than hands down. If no Rock I like Randy Orton. I have been in the ring quite a bit with him and he has it. Also he's a good looking cat, and has a WWE ready physique. Randy also is a good promo, so there you go.

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PWTorch reader Jack from Gilroy, Calif. asks: As always, awesome site. Love the new AskPWTorch All-Star Panel! I’ve always wanted to know how wrestlers crotch themselves on the top rope/outside railing/etc. without seriously injuring their testicles. Watching Tommy Dreamer scream like he’d been shot (and knowing that he could draw from the pain of the experience of actually rupturing a testicle from an errant cane shot from Jerry Lawler probably helped his “acting”) when he was crotched on a railing, I just can’t help but wonder how they avoid injuring their happy places. Perhaps Mr. Credible would be the right person to answer this.

Justin Credible (current IWE Champion, former ECW World Champion, former WWF wrestler in the 1990s & 2000s, www.TheJustinCredible.com and on YouTube here including his ongoing Wrestling 101 Series) answers: I did this spot all the time. As a matter of fact I did it in a match last night. There is no real secret. I try to get my hands to take some of the blow, but a lot of times it hurts. It just part of the job. Sometimes the inner thigh takes the brunt of impact as well.

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PWTorch reader Luis asks: Would it be possible for the WWE to reactivate retro championships if they were to go "old school " for one night? If they're going to do "old school" specials, might as well go retro all the way.

Justin Credible (current IWE Champion, former ECW World Champion, former WWF wrestler in the 1990s & 2000s, www.TheJustinCredible.com and on YouTube here including his ongoing Wrestling 101 Series) answers: It would be fun, but they might be afraid we would like the retro stuff better than what they're doing now.

Jonny Fairplay (@jonnyfairplay - Reality TV contestant including "Survivor," former TNA on-air performer, frequent PWTorch Livecast guest) answers: Good idea, because there are so few belts that mean absolutely nothing now. Next...

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(Send questions for a future Ask PWTorch to: askpwtorch@gmail.com. If you have a particular person on the All-Star Panel you'd in particular like to direct your question to, include that in the subject line, but multiple panelists may also answer.)

In case you are new to this feature, let me introduce you to our All-Star Panel…

EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION: By Wade Keller, PWTorch editor

Thanks to Pat McNeill and Anthony Jeselnik for the name of this feature. Just as "CSI" spawned "CSI: Miami," "Ask PWTorch" spawned "Ask PWTorch: All-Star Panel." Only without David Caruso. In any case, we are excited to present to you a new cast for the Ask PWTorch spinoff, which is available exclusively on the PWTorch App (or, for VIP members, on the VIP website too). You are reading this, so you are either a VIP member or have already downloaded the free PWTorch App on your phone or tablet. If you aren't a VIP member, why not? With VIP membership, you gain full access to both Ask PWTorch features on all devices you use to visit PWTorch - our App and our Website.

The "Ask PWTorch All-Star Panel" edition is scheduled to be published first thing in the morning (although not necessarily every single day, like the afternoon website-based Ask PWTorch is; we'll see about that as we move forward). It will feature an entirely different panel of experts and analysts than the afternoon Ask PWTorch does. We have assembled a wide range of contributors, which may expand or change over time, with the goal being to give PWTorch readers new perspectives from people who have particular areas of expertise. Along with our All-Stars from outside of PWTorch, several of our PWTorch contributors (but not the main staff who contribute to the website-based original Ask PWTorch!… you will be quizzed on all of this, so take notes) will also be regularly contributing, especially to current-events-related questions.

Let me introduce you to our panel…

Justin Credible: Current pro wrestler and former ECW Champion and longtime WWE wrestler in the 1990s and 2000s, Justin Credible (P.J. Polaco) currently is the IWE Champion. He travels as indy champion from Maine to Mexico with the title. He posts new Wrestling 101 YouTube videos at www.TheJustinCredible.com or on YouTube at his YouTube Channel.

John Piermarini: Ex-WWE Creative Team member who will provide a behind-the-scenes perspective from his years working for WWE including alongside Vince McMahon, Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, and John Cena. He has been a frequent PWTorch Livecast guest and was the subject of a comprehensive five-hour Torch Talk interview several years ago about his experience with WWE for most of 2009-2010.

Greg Oliver: SLAM! Wrestling reporter and wrestling book author (and hockey book author), Greg will provide a Canadian perspective on many wrestling topics. If you are a fan from Canada or have Canadian-related wrestling questions, Greg can help you. He is a wrestling historian who published a wrestling newsletter during the boom period of insider wrestling newsletters starting in the late 1980s. We were pen pals in the early 1990s and first met at a 1989 wrestling convention in Chicago run by Jon Gallagher of the Wrestling Forum (the first insider wrestling newsletter I ever received in the mail in early 1987).

George Schire: Author of "Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling," former Pro Wrestling Focus radio cohost with me in the early 1990s on KFAN, former contributor of history pieces to the PWTorch Newsletter, and multi-time guest on PWTorch Livecast "Interview Friday," he will be providing a historical perspective to Ask PWTorch.

Johnny Fairplay: Reality Star and Wrestling Manager, perhaps best known as Pat McNeill's Regis Philbin. He was an old neighbor of PWTorch senior columnist Bruce Mitchell who watched PPVs at his house long before he became a contestant on Survivor twice. He has been on many reality TV shows, the PWTorch Livecast numerous times, and follows wrestling very closely. You can read more about him on Wikipedia.

Brian Fritz: Host of the long-running "Between the Ropes" podcast, and now working for Yahoo! Sports radio, he also has been a guest on the PWTorch Livecast (and I've been a guest on his podcast), he brings years of reporting on wrestling including on-site interviews with wrestlers at major press events over the years. He follows today's wrestling and will provide his perspective and take on your questions.

Mick Karch: An early PWTorch Newsletter columnist over 20 years ago, Mick has been an announcer for virtually every national wrestling promotion other than the WWF, WCW, and TNA in the last 25 years. He currently works as an announcer on Minnesota indy wrestling shows. He got his start in wrestling running the Nick Bockwinkel Fan Club in the 1970s and is known for his sense of humor, strong opinions, and tremendous insight into wrestling's past dating back many decades, but he also watches today's wrestling regularly and can provide valuable perspective as a result of that span of time following and participating in the industry.

Brad Stutts: He has worked behind the scenes in wrestling in many roles, including taking jackets to the back, setting up and tearing down rings, running websites for indy promoters, running lights and music at live events, and performing as a manager, announcer, wrestler, and promoter. He currently is the lead announcer for CWF Mid-Atlantic Wrestling in North Carolina.

Current PWTorch Contributors: A mix of current PWTorch contributors will provide their opinion on today's wrestling scene and modern wrestling history questions, including Michael Cupach, Shawn Valentino, Michael Moore, Jon Mezzera, Brian Leahy, Jimmy Eaton, and Mike Roe.

Plus, PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell will help coordinate and publish this feature regularly, while also contributing exclusively to this version of Ask PWTorch.

You can send your questions for the All-Star Panel to the same address as always: askpwtorch@gmail.com. We will make sure they are directed to the appropriate panelist for potential inclusion in a published Ask PWTorch feature here on the PWTorch App or VIP Website. You may see your question asked in both versions of Ask PWTorch (the Afternoon original website-exclusive version and app-exclusive All-Stars version) so check both versions. Different groups of panelists may tackle your question on different days, so keep checking back. Because they all come from different backgrounds and have different experiences as both fans and working in some capacity in the business or covering it for the Torch, you're going to get some strong specific points of view from them.

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