Interview with Daniels/Palumbo/Sarita/Kharma, A look at the Summer of Punk, update on next week's Raw, Knockout returning, Ion profiled, Rogers passes away, NXT expanding, less TNA PPVs?, NXT guests, and Questions on face vs. heel and King Kong Bundy

Daniels was interviewed. I loved the Curry Man gimmick. I think his rivalry with Styles continuing says something about TNA's lack of fresh ideas and rivalries.

Here's a presentation on the Summer of Punk (2011).

Chuck Palumbo was interviewed. I wish WWE did more with him.

Next week's Raw will indeed be 3 hours and at its usual time, despite some sources saying otherwise.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

Impact Wrestling Reax - 11/29/12

Read on for my thoughts on last night's Impact.

Main Event Reax - 11/28/12, Raw audience, Interviews with TTTT performers/Jericho/Rhodes/Punk/Matt Hardy, Raw Active voting, praise for Ambrose, and Questions on Beer Money, Ryback, Hogans, and Maddox

Main Event:
Sandow showed he mostly belonged with Cena. More experience definitely wouldn't hurt, though. I hate that he immediately tapped to Cena. I would have liked something that didn't hurt his standing as much.

I was fine with Sandow's post-match "interview". It will take more than that to make up for him tapping out, though.

Cesaro vs. Ryder was good. Cesaro's got what it takes to make it in WWE.

Fine promo by Cesaro.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

Identity of Raw security, Impact and Smackdown viewership, Rock set for Raws, post-Smackdown dark match, Foley excited for Shield member, and Questions on Punk/Lawler, Jarrett, and taping Impact

The security crew on Raw who faced Ryback included local wrestlers Byron Wilcott, Luke Hawx, and Matt Lancy.

The Thanksgiving Impact did 1.19 million viewers.

The 11/23 Smackdown did 2.58 million viewers.

The Rock is set for the 1/28 and 2/18 Raw. I suspect he'll be WWE Champion on those shows.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

WWE to tour Australia, Lockdown on the road, and Questions on Punk being upset, the HoF, Taker vs. Lesnar, Rock vs. Punk, and Cena

WWE will tour Australia in July.

TNA Lockdown will be held outside of the Impact Zone. That's always good.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. Plus it publicly puts WWE on the spot. I agree that it's refreshing for someone to call WWE on their crap.

2. Both deserve it! Maybe when they're closer to retirement?

Everything else from yesterday is after the break!

Raw Reax - 11/26/12

Read on for my thoughts on yesterday's Raw.

Query on Steiner-Aces and Eights, Interviews with R-Truth/Sandow/Ziggler/Godfather, and Questions on TNA stars in WWE, Taker at Mania, and Punk vs. Rock

First up, a query:
1. I definitely do NOT see Scott Steiner being part of Aces and Eights. He's currently in a lawsuit with TNA after taking a lot of shots at Hogan, Bischoff, and head of creative Bruce Pritchard. To say that there's bad blood there is an understatement.

R-Truth was interviewed.

So was Damien Sandow. I agree that he's a future World Champion if he and WWE play their cards right.

And speaking of hopeful future World Champions, here's a Dolph Ziggler interview.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

Saturday Morning Slam Reax - 11/24/12 and Questions on bashing Hogan, changing WWE, Hogan/Bischoff in TNA, Mania 30, and Sting vs. The Funker

Saturday Morning Slam:
Gabriel vs. El Local wasn't bad at all. I think once Gabriel gets some experience and the top of the card clears up a bit, he could make some strides.

Nice little tag match. 3MB are starting to really make their mark.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. It's no secret that they're anti-Hogan there. They have the right to throw in their opinion. I'd be hard-pressed to put up an argument that Hogan wasn't one-dimensional, but I don't think it's really a "fact".

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

Maddox rumorkiller, new Final Resolution match, Interviews with Hart/Punk, 3MB at NXT, and Questions on Sarita, WWE buying THQ, and live reports

There was a YouTube video, allegedly from Brad Maddox, featuring "nude" shots of WWE Divas. The videos were edited by someone pretending to be Maddox.

AJ Styles vs. Christopher Daniels has been added to TNA Final Resolution. How many times have we seen this now?

Bret Hart talked the Attitude Era and WWE '13, including taking a shot at Hogan.

WWE is filming footage for Tribute to the Troops.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

Superstars and Smackdown Reax - 11/23/12

Read on for my thoughts on the 11/23 Superstars and Smackdown.

Interviews with Eve/AJ Lee/Roberts, and Questions on AJ/Vickie/Cena/Dolph and a biography

Eve talked to Brian Soscia.

AJ talked WWE '13.

Jake "The Snake" Roberts talked about his current situation. Glad he's doing much better!

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
Nothing to add to 1.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

Impact Wrestling Reax - 11/22/12

Read on for my thoughts on yesterday's Impact Wrestling.

WWE Main Event Reax - 11/21/12, Name for NXT attackers?, Foley rumorkiller, and Questions on WRP, Steiners, Punk, Vickie, and Taker

Main Event:
Pretty good segment between Ziggler and Miz, but if both guys are failures, what does a win mean? All they did was beat a fellow failure. And whoever loses just lost to a failure.

Damned solid match as always. I hope the future is bright for both men.

Good post-match promo.

Solid match from the former Nexus members. Two more guys with bright futures.

I hope Sandow doesn't get trounced too badly by Cena.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

TNA tryout match?, Cena update, TLC match spoilers, Punk not promoted, Raw audience, and Questions on Punk/Lawler, Kane, Riley, and Clay

At a recent TNA live event, Chase Owens defeated Jason Kincaid in what could be a tryout match for the promotion. Owens is a part of NWA Smoky Mountain, and wrestled as Kevin Bendl in a match against Ryback in May. Jason Kincaid has worked a variety of indies.

John Cena was legitimately injured at Raw. He underwent an MRI and is expected to continue working. Tough guy.

Advertised locally for TLC:
John Cena vs. Dolph Ziggler - TLC match.
Big Show vs. Sheamus - Chairs match.
C.M. Punk vs. Ryback - Tables match.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break!

Survivor Series backstage notes, NXT house show note, Smackdown viewership, Interview with Ion, advertised TLC matches, and Questions on AJ Styles, Crimson, and Jeff Hardy

JTG and Jack Swagger were backstage at Survivor Series.

Rollins, Ambrose, and Reigns were flown in separately from the rest of the roster to avoid leaks. Smart!

The NXT house show scheduled for November 28 has been moved to February 13.

The latest Smackdown pulled in 2.8 million viewers. Not bad at all.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

Raw Reax - 11/19/12

Read on for my thoughts on Raw.

Superstars Reax - 11/18/12 and Questions on Lesnar vs. Ryback, Kane's hair, Punk's shoot, building new stars, and Miz on Team Foley

Superstars finally got posted this week:
Nothing wrong with the opening tag.

Khali vs. JTG was what it was. Not a rematch I look forward to seeing.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. I know a lot of people wanted that! I wouldn't have minded it, either.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break!

WWE Survivor Series Reax

Read on for my take on WWE Survivor Series.

WWE Survivor Series preview

Read on for how I'd book WWE Survivor Series.

SMS note, Saturday Morning Slam Reax - 11/17/12, Rhodes update, AJ-Vickie update, NXT releases, and Questions on Michael Hayes, Hogan, Ambrose, an international WWE show, and Jeff Jarrett

I should first note that I missed the 11/3 episode of Saturday Morning Slam! Here's a quick recap: I liked El Local vs. Sin Cara, but didn't like the silliness of Rhodes vs. Clay. Local is Ricardo Rodriguez, and he has been working live events as that character.

Saturday Morning Slam (11/17):
R-Truth vs. Regal was kind of a waste of time. Nothing was really accomplished.

Kofi vs. Ryder was good! It got silly in places, but overall they brought some good wrestling.

Cody Rhodes has a separated shoulder and some torn muscles, but won't require surgery. He could work Survivor Series after all. I hope he doesn't get further injured.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

Interviews with Angle/Austin/Kofi, Survivor Series match changed, Edge Q&A, Impact viewership, and Questions on releases, heart attacks, new stars, Anderson, and TNA vs. WWE

Kurt Angle talked about British wrestling and more. I hope TNA picks up some good talent over there, and that they do have some long-term plan for Magnus.

3MB (Slater and Mahal) will now face Justin Gabriel and Tyson Kidd on tomorrow's pre-show. What does that say about how much they change their minds? Theoretically this means Marella and Ryder could be added to the main card.

Cody Rhodes has undergone an MRI on his shoulder and several concussion tests. The company is adamant that he doesn't compete until he's cleared. Smart. I think he's got a good deal of potential. Tensai will likely replace him tomorrow.

Mick Foley talked about his newest book and more.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

Smackdown Reax - 11/16/12

Read on for my thoughts on yesterday's Smackdown.

Query on Mercury-TNA, Superstars change, Interviews with Richards/Austin, Rhodes injury, potential new Survivor Series match, McIntyre update, new faces on TV soon?, possible upcoming WWE signing, NXT releases, and a Question on JR

First up, a query:
1. I don't see Joey Mercury popping up in TNA any time soon. He's a trainer in NXT.

It seems that WWE has moved Superstars from Thursday to Friday. It will now be paired with Smackdown.

Stevie Richards talked about WWE, TNA, and Extreme Rising.

Cody Rhodes was indeed injured during the taping for WWE Main Event and might miss Survivor Series. Tensai is on tap to replace him, which is a good choice.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

Impact Wrestling Reax - 11/15/12

Read on for my thoughts on yesterday's Impact Wrestling.

Main Event Reax - 11/14/12, new faces in NXT, and Questions on Cena and Creative

Main Event:
I liked the pre-match segment to set up the tag team match.

Awesome tag match. I hope Bryan, Sandow, and Rhodes are the future of WWE and that Kane still has gas in the tank for a while to come.

Fine post-match.

I liked the smack talk between Ziggler and Miz. Two guys who exemplify what a wrestler is in 2012.

So-so match between Otunga and Santino. It felt like something that was just there to warm the crowd up or the rest of the taping.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

Query on Shane McMahon, Interviews with Lawler/Austin/Del Rio/Ricardo, Raw rating, Survivor Series pre-show match, and Questions on AJs, Cena, 3MB, Vince, and the nWo

First up, a query:
1. I don't see Shane McMahon buying TNA/Impact Wrestling. I think if he wanted to do something like that he would have done it by now.

Jerry Lawler was interviewed ahead of Raw.

WWE will return to Russia. Cool!

Here are some highlights from a Stone Cold interview. Austin vs. Cena just isn't the same as Austin vs. Punk, which NEEDS to happen.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

Jeff Hardy-TNA update, and Questions on starting a wrestling promotion, Vince/Linda, Cena going heel, and WWE buying THQ

Jeff Hardy is close to signing a new deal with TNA, but nothing's in stone yet.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. I like this question! If money's not an issue at all, I honestly might try to sign someone for a one-shot if I couldn't get a full deal (Goldberg, Batista). Other than that, I'd consult experts who follow the indies with who I should sign and use. I always liked Helms' (joking?) idea of "Future Endeavored Wrestling" made entirely of former national talent, but a lot of the people I'd want would already be picked up by TNA or ROH. I might start off in a loyal wrestling area before going on the road each week.

2. Just think of all they could have done for WWE with that money! I do wonder what he was thinking then. It had to be a pretty tough time. He's so used to getting his way!

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

Raw Reax - 11/12/12

Read on for my thoughts on last night's Raw.

Questions on TNA live events, new stars, Creative, and Vince Russo

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. Maybe they figure they can draw in some local fans unfamiliar with TNA? It is pretty weird.

Nothing to add to 2.

3. Clearly Fandango will be a huge draw and they're better off waiting on Ohno. I like Johnny Curtis and all, but I'm scratching my head there. Supposedly there's TONS of talent in NXT that isn't being brought up because WWE doesn't have long-term plans for them.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

TNA Turning Point Reax

Read on for my take on TNA Turning Point.

TNA Turning Point preview

Read on for how I'd book Turning Point.

Queries on NXT and Shane McMahon, Saturday Morning Slam Reax - 11/10/12, Interviews with Matt Hardy/Tugboat, and a Question on documentaries,

First up, some queries:
1. NXT still exists. It airs on Hulu Plus in the States and could be coming back to TV soon. It still airs internationally. Some say that the current season of NXT is the best yet and is better than Raw or Smackdown!

2. There hasn't been anything about Shane McMahon coming back to WWE in a LONG time. Never say never, but it's not in the cards for anytime soon.

Saturday Morning Slam:
The tag match wasn't bad when they stayed away from the goofy stuff.

Khali vs. Primo was pretty bad. The focus on young kids is killing the wrestling on this show.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

Superstars Reax - 11/9/12, Interviews with Foley/JBL, Impact viewership, and an NXT rechristening

Superstars:
Fine opening match, but what does it say for 3MB's momentum?

Justin Gabriel beat Tensai! Awesome. Tensai is pretty solid between the ropes and I wouldn't mind him getting the big guy push again. Gabriel continues to impress and I hope as he gets experience he'll make it further.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

Interviews with JR/HHH, Smackdown audience, and a Question on AJ/Cena

Jim Ross talked to the Miami Herald.

Smackdown's audience was 2.2 million going up against Election Day coverage and outside of its usual timeslot. They should have saved it for Friday.

Triple H discussed WrestleMania.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

Impact Wrestling Reax - 11/8/12

(Superstars has been delayed until 11/9). Read on for my thoughts on the 11/8 Impact Wrestling.

Main Event Reax - 11/7/12, Interviews with Wright/Daniels/Punk/Barrett/Regal, update on new WWE gimmick, JBL signs on, and Questions on contracts, Punk vs. Ryback, unifying titles, WWE '13, and Team Hell No

Main Event:
Sheamus vs. Barrett was pretty solid. Both guys have benefited greatly from their experience. I enjoyed the pre- and post-match as well.

Truth vs. Slater was fine.

Alex Wright talked about a number of WCW topics.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

Raw viewership, Edge update, and Questions on Punk, 3MB, Survivor Series, Joseph Park, and elevating talent

Raw's viewership this week was 4.08 million. Not terrible, but I'm sure they hope for more.

Edge's upcoming surgery will not make it possible for him to return to the ring. That ship has sailed.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. They make a good point there.

2. I kind of see it as WWE taking people who weren't doing anything and giving them something that might get them over. But you're right, they had something with Ryder that they blew.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

Smackdown Reax - 11/6/12

Read on for my thoughts on last night's Smackdown.

Interviews with Bischoff/RVD, champion leaving TNA?, Smackdown rating, new gimmick for NXT alum, and Questions on the NWA, Jeff Hardy, Vince/Linda, Gabriel, and Survivor Series

Eric Bischoff talked.

There are rumors that Eric Young will soon be leaving TNA, or at least no longer working live events. Interesting. It's no secret that I don't like his segments.

Friday's Smackdown got a 1.96. Not bad.

RVD was interviewed.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

Raw Reax - 11/5/12

Read on for my thoughts on yesterday's Raw.

Interview with RVD, and Questions on Mysterio, Survivor Series, Taker, Tough Enough, unifying titles, hating WWE, and Hogan

Here are some highlights from a recent RVD interview.

For my take on Saturday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. It's certainly a cool idea, but I don't know if we'll ever see it. For now, it looks like they might be looking to Sin Cara to "replace" Rey when he retires.

2. I like some elimination matches here and there. I don't feel that they need a whole night of them.

Nothing to add to 3, other than doing a lot of research.

4. Brock Lesnar? That's about the only interesting name left for him to face.

Everything else from Saturday and Sunday is after the break.

Questions on Legends of Pro Wrestling, Beth Phoenix, and Chris Benoit, NXT additions, Interviews with Richards/Kane/Bryan, Impact dark match, Impact viewership, and new WWE trademarks

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
Not much to add to 1, other than I doubt the answerer wouldn't know who Low Ki and Nigel McGuinness were!

Nothing to add to 2.

I share the same feelings on 3.

4. Never say never! After having some time off, she could want to return to the fold.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

Smackdown Reax - 11/2/12

Read on for my thoughts on yesterday's Smackdown.

Ryder at NXT, Brad Armstrong passes away, and Questions on AJ vs. Vickie and new talent

This post is for all of the non-financial news from yesterday.

Zack Ryder will be a part of the 11/17 NXT event. Cool.

Brad Armstrong passed away at 51. That's sad to hear.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
Nothing to add to 1.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

WWE releases Q3 2012 financial results

Read on for information and analysis on the Q3 2012 numbers for WWE.

Superstars and Impact Wrestling Reax - 11/1/12

Read on for my thoughts on yesterday's Superstars and Impact Wrestling.

Main Event Reax - 10/31/12, Interviews with AJ and Iron Sheik, and Questions on Jericho, WWE vs. TNA, fake Diesel and Razor, and Lesnar

Main Event:
Awesome 6-man tag. Everyone looked like they belong in a WWE ring.

Nice post-match.

Barrett vs. Kidd was solid. Barrett has the tools to be a top guy.

Next week will be pretty cool then.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.