Video of Cena after Raw, Questions on not pushing young talents, breaking up Cena/Lesnar, alcoholism as an angle, Ziggler/Swagger, and stopping watching wrestling, Prichard returns to TNA, who changed TNA's entrances, more on Lockdown theater issues, Harris-TNA update, Konnan takes shots at Del Rio, 4/13 Smackdown rating, Aries interview, Smackdown dark match, and the Raw rating

Here's video of John Cena selling the effects of Lord Tensai's mist following Raw.

For my take on the 4/17 edition of PWInsider.com's questions:
1. I see the points here. WWE would note the huge number Mania just did, but ratings haven't gotten the bump that they would have liked. While they are pushing some new stars, the most-pushed guys generally remain the performers who have been around a decade or more. They need to use guys like the names mentioned better and more selectively to elevate the stars of tomorrow.

2. My guess is that the Cena/Lesnar fight was so big they were ok helping each other out to stop it. I would also have liked the separation to be on face/heel lines, though.

3. I understand that feeling, but I also understand that given how many times Hall's been down this road, some don't have sympathy for him any more.

After the break, I go in to everything else from 4/17. Next up, evaluating how over Ziggler and Swagger would be without Vickie.

4. I think both men are very talented, but don't know if it's time to push them without Vickie just yet. I'd save the split from Vickie for when one or both turn face.

5. The main flaw with their advice is that something may not seem like it will be good at first, but end up surprising people. Or something could seem like it will be good and end up bombing. Quality-wise things kind of vary. There's some good stuff going on, but some of it's stuck in the shadows because of certain people sucking up TV time and bad booking. Theoretically things will be "good" again at some point. As long as wrestling's been around, I don't see it going away any time soon. If WWE and TNA don't provide what fans want, maybe the indies will and it will have an effect like ECW did in the '90s.

Bruce Prichard returned at Lockdown following his heart attacks. That would explain the shot back at Lawler that night. It will be interesting to see if there are any more jabs.

Eric Bischoff was said to have been who pushed for the UFC-esque ring entrance shots at Lockdown. Not really my cup of tea.

Lockdown wasn't shown at some theaters as planned because of issues by Screenvision. I hope they get that straightened out before the next time. If they can add revenue by showing PPVs in theaters, I say go for it.

While there were rumors suggesting Chris Harris is returning to TNA, as of 4/17 that doesn't appear to be the case. I thought he had potential years back, but for whatever reason that never materialized in the way I was hoping it would.

According to Konnan, who may not be the most accurate source, WWE pushed Alberto Del Rio mainly because they wanted someone to induct his uncle into the Hall of Fame and because he's Latino. He also claimed that Del Rio almost quit FCW because he wasn't making any money and his wife was pregnant. I find his claims a little hard to believe, especially the part about Del Rio being terrible when he first came in. he has years of experience in wrestling and in MMA. It seems like he'd have to go out of his way to be terrible. The interview is on MLW.com.

The 4/13 replay of the 4/10 Smackdown did a 1.55, beating the 1.52 it did live. Maybe they should keep the show on Fridays. If they do put it on Tuesdays, they need to advertise it better in advance and make it a show people feel like they have to see 3 days "early".

Austin Aries was interviewed ahead of Lockdown. He took some shots at ROH in the process. I hope TNA continues to feature this guy. He's got the "it" factor and it even comes across in type!

The dark match for the 4/17 Smackdown taping had Antonio Cesaro beating The UK Kid. I'm quite curious to see how he'll do in WWE.

The 4/16 Raw did a 3.1, with hours of 3.05 and 3.11. Meh. I'd love to know why people aren't tuning in as much as they did in years past, and so would WWE (and NBC Universal).

That's all for the 4/17 news. More to come, in order, when I'm able. Thanks for reading!