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Thursday, October 6, 2011

Mysterio talks surgeries, Questions on ROH TV, Roode, title unifications, and Hogan vs. Austin, Angle DUI reduced to lesser charge, Flair on Cleveland Show, McCool talks, TNA interested in former WWE Tag Team Champion, DiBiase, Sr. documentary trailer, nude photo on WWE.com, Mickie and Magnus talk TNA, Sting talks Hardy, WWE high on Sheamus, future of brand split discussed, why NXT was moved, Angle appearing on Philly TV, Fund manager talks WWE stock, Flair and Foley talk charity, Hogan to make ESPN appearances, WWE.com talks HHH, Eve is a star, where Tribute to the Troops will be, Lawler talks walkout, Mania in Mexico?, another WWE encyclopedia in the works, Big Show on Nick, house shows continuing post-walkout, Superstars back online, and the history of the Sin Caras

Rey Mysterio posted a video going through his recent knee surgeries.

On to my look at PWInsider.com's questions:
1. Given the rate at which they're adding markets, I think it could end up happening at some point in the not-so-distant future. No guarantees, though.

2. I know that the Impact (Wrestling) Zone fans have been supportive of him for years, so a lot of it could indeed be legitimate. Of course, the big test is how well he'll get over with audiences that aren't as familiar with TNA.

3. It doesn't look like they're thinking of ending the brand split just yet. There's a good deal more crossover, but the shows are still treated as different entities with different superstars. It's still loosely in effect for now.  As for combining the midcard titles, I don't think they should at all. They're useful tools to elevate talents and feuds. It makes more sense for them to have an important Raw midcard champion and an important Smackdown midcard champion than just elevating one midcarder across both brands. They've got enough depth on both shows to do things as they are now, but I think they could make the unified title idea work in the midcard, too. Their answer is ludicrous to me. It sounds to me like "the air conditioning isn't working as well as it could be. Let's just not have air conditioning". Of course they're seen as lower than the top titleholders. That doesn't mean they're not holding an important title that adds to their resume, and being groomed for those top titles. WWE actually has a number of lower-card feuds/storylines at present, and are elevating talents left and right by having them work with more over names and get more ringtime than they have in the past.

After the break, I go into the other question (about Hogan vs. Austin), then the rest of the day's news.

4. Well, Hogan just signed a new deal with TNA, so it doesn't look like this one's going down. Even if he hadn't, I don't think WWE or Austin would be too keen on that match-up given the price Hogan would want. I personally think Foley should face Cody Rhodes. I think it would probably be someone slightly below the main event. It's kind of funny to me that they'd want him to face Undertaker, because just the other week they were complaining that WWE is stuck in 1999!

There's nothing to add to 5, so I'm moving on.

Kurt Angle's September DUI has been lessened to a charge of reckless driving, likely due to the conflicts in test results. If that means he's more likely to be punished and learn from the incident, then I'm ok with it. It'd certainly be easier to prove.

Here's the episode of the Cleveland Show featuring Ric Flair, courtesy of Hulu. There are much funnier shows on there.

Michelle McCool posted a long interview with her official website.

TNA is currently interested in bringing in the wrestler formerly known as Domino in WWE. I liked what I saw of him then, so hopefully if he does come in he adds to what's going on there.

Here's a trailer for an upcoming Ted DiBiase, Sr. documentary.

A nude photo of former WWE Diva Tiffany was uploaded by a fan to WWE.com. How did that happen? The company took it down, along with the section of the site it was posted on.

Magnus and Mickie James talked about TNA in Scotland.

Sting discussed Jeff Hardy's return to TNA with The Sun. Hardy's got an unbelievable amount of pressure on him to not screw up this latest opportunity.

WWE is said to be high on Sheamus at the moment, as far as ringwork and public appearances go. He's earning a big spot on Smackdown.

WWE is considering having both brands appear together on all televised shows to help the long-neglected Smackdown side draw better attendance at tapings. House shows would remain separate. Whatever helps things in the long-run of having two strong brands with entertaining talents.

NXT was moved to Wednesdays in order to allow for more time to edit and post-produce the broadcast. Works for me. Afternoons are just kind of a weird time for wrestling when you're used to primetime.

Kurt Angle will be appearing on "Philadelphia 10" next week on that city's NBC affiliate to promote Bound For Glory.

WWE talked about its stock with TheStreet.com.

Ric Flair and Mick Foley promoted their upcoming charity gig. That's amazing given some of their real life backstage history.

Hulk Hogan will be appearing on a number of ESPN shows to promote Bound For Glory. That's pretty big. One thing Hogan can still do well is get media attention.

WWE.com looked at whether someone set HHH up to fail as COO.

Eve made an appearance at a high school as part of the Be A Star campaign.

The 2011 Tribute to the Troops will be in Fayetteville, NC.

Jerry Lawler took to YouTube to talk about walking out on Triple H on Raw.

WWE is looking into having WrestleMania in Mexico City down the line. I've heard that for a number of years now. I think it will eventually happen, but that's pure conjecture on my part.

WWE will do a sequel to their well-received Encyclopedia. Cool stuff.

Big Show was part of Nickelodeon's Worldwide Day of Play in Washington, DC. He makes a good ambassador for the company.

WWE's performers have "agreed to work" this weekend's house shows as long as Triple H isn't present. Clever.

WWE Superstars will resume airing on WWE.com on 10/6 at 4 p.m.. I'll resume covering it then as well. Good to hear, though obviously they can just as easily re-cancel it.

Finally, WWE has an article on the history between the two Sin Caras. A tad bit confusing, but I'm glad they're continuing the feud.

That's all for Wednesday's news. More to come later today. Thanks for reading!

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