New additions to FCW, Questions on Tough Enough, suggestions for improving ratings, Vader in the HoF, and finishers, new WWE marketing exec, Neal leaving TNA, Diva turns down Slammy appearance, big Mania match in the works, Impact Wrestling preview, UK ratings, JR talks rap, Punk interviews and videos, interviews with Barrett, Rhodes, George Wallace, and Piper, Vickie charity work, TTTT rating and Raw makes The Soup for something good this time

Dante Dash, formerly Flex Freeman from Jersey City's IWF (and referred to as such on the roster page), and the Japanese tandem of Jiro and Sakamato have been added to the FCW roster page. The latter team has already worked their TV show.

On to PWInsider.com's questions from Wednesday:
1. Well, he didn't put it quite like that, but I wouldn't expect him on TV either way. I didn't really see much in him either, but apparently the trainers did and they saw him a lot more than viewers did. I liked Luke, too, but the attitude was a concern and I can see why they didn't pick him. I hope to see him down the line. Jeremiah on the other hand seemed like a bad choice. Not as boring as Andy and obviously has a solid MMA background, but his personality and way of speaking got on my nerves fairly quickly. He was different, but so was JR rapping.

2. I like those suggestions. It isn't just the titles themselves but the spots on the card and who's seen as important. Cena hasn't been in the title picture these past couple of months, but he's still incredibly important and could easily slip back in there. It'll take time, but getting people ready to move up to that level is worth all the effort. As for the midcard titles, I think they still work for the superstars. It at least gives them a level of credibility, even if it's below the top champions. Theoretically, pretty much everyone's below the top champion of the brand, so this gives them some importance before they (hopefully) move up to that level.

After the break, I go into the rest of the day's news and questions, starting with the odds of Vader going into the Hall of Fame soon.

(There's not much of anything to add to 3. He has a good deal of pull behind the scenes, and is heavily involved with the new Indian project.)

4. I also think it's just a matter of time, especially since his son is now in FCW. Notably, they aren't playing up the family name, but I think that should at least tell you Vader's on their minds. He was also the subject of a "Where are they now?" feature not too long ago, so they're on good enough terms for it to happen.

5. Well, they ARE called finishers. They're big moves to finish off an already battered opponent. Sometimes victories do come in a different way to shake things up, and there can still be big signature moves in someone's arsenal. Fans want to see finishers, so that's what they're given. I certainly agree on the cheapening aspect of using too many of them in one match, which is why that should be fairly rare (and why part of why I didn't get into ROH). Big moves should be big and have meaning.

WWE has hired a new Head of Sales and Partnership Marketing. Cool. Certainly sounds like he's qualified.

Jesse Neal finished up with TNA at the most recent Impact Wrestling tapings. The two sides didn't agree on the pay cut involved with moving to Kentucky and training at OVW. Tough choice to make. What does this mean for Shannon Moore and Toxxin? I suppose they could team up with Alex Shelley while Sabin's injured or someone else with a similar look. As dead as the tag team division is, I think I'd advise against him becoming a singles wrestler with her as his manager. As for Neal, I don't think WWE will be looking his way but I could be wrong.

Trish Stratus turned down WWE's offer to appear on Raw alongside Lita, possibly due to the travel involved for such a short cameo. I can't say I really blame her. I'm a fan of hers, but don't feel it was a huge loss for her to not be on the show.

The following is a spoiler about a match being set for WrestleMania 28: Triple H's comment about ending "the Streak" on Raw is a set up for another clash with Undertaker in Miami. Taker will likely return in early 2012 to build that feud. Eh, at least that match makes sense. Can't say I'm thrilled that they're revisiting Attitude Era feuds once again. Hopefully both men are winding down their in-ring days, though they can both still make money for the company at big shows, so I suspect that they'll stick around.

Here's the video preview for Impact Wrestling. Good stuff.

Here are some recent ratings for WWE and TNA in the UK.

Jim Ross talked about flubbing his rap from Raw. They're making sure I can't block that segment from my memory. Trust me, I've tried.

C.M. Punk promoted TLC in Baltimore by playing something called the "cheese game".  Another story I never thought I'd be blogging about.

Here's another C.M. Punk interview that's MUCH more interesting: Part 1 Part 2
Very intelligent guy. Following WWE is all the more frustrating when someone makes such good points about how great they could be and the stories that haven't gone as well as they could/should have. 

Here's a video of C.M. Punk skydiving with troops.

Wade Barrett was interviewed ahead of a house show appearance. He's got real potential to headline cards.

Cody Rhodes and George Wallace discussed Tribute to the Troops.

Vickie Guerrero appeared at Operation Super Hero in El Paso, TX to collect toys, bikes, and cans for families in the area. She's legitimately a really nice person.

Here's part 3 of the wildly entertaining and educational Score interview with Roddy Piper. Classic. I could listen to him talk all day.

Tribute to the Troops got a 1.93 rating. Not bad.

Finally, Raw made The Soup again. Despite all the terrible stuff they could have pulled from, they showed Cody Rhodes and Daniel Bryan exchanging near falls. Glad that someone else enjoyed their work.

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