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Saturday, November 16, 2013

State of the WWE roster, WWE visitors and tryouts, big WWE presentation, Hogan-WWE update, Interview with DiBiase, Sr., Twitter needs the Carters, TNA-Orlando press release, WWE talks to Mickie, more on Dixie vs. AJ, Divas' Champ collapses, old-school autobiography, Impact audience and Questions on Survivor Series, TNA events, Mid-South, WWE books and Sabu

A number of performers in WWE are really banged up and tired from the ongoing European tour. It's important to note these are real people just like anyone reading this. They're human and can only take so much.

Former WCW performer Alex Wright visited at one of WWE's events in Germany. His students V.I.P., Adrian Severe and The Arabian Star all received tryouts. It's always good to have a deep pool of potential talents.

Also visiting at a recent WWE event was British performer Marty Jones, the man who trained the incomparable William Regal.

There was a History of WWE event in New York recently. I can't wait for that book.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

Jimmy Hart talked about Hulk Hogan returning to WWE. It looks like that might happen soon. I really don't want to see it, but there's undoubtedly an audience that does.

Ted DiBiase, Sr. talked about WrestleMania 30. I'm glad they're not in MSG this year. They get enough contrarian fans at Mania as it is. Ahh, Dick Murdoch. Hopefully that kind of behavior is becoming more rare in the business. It's funny how that 93,000 figure keeps getting thrown around... As far as Taker at Mania, I think he'll be facing Brock Lesnar. I think Taker vs. HHH has been done too much.

Dixie and Serg Carter sparked some controversy on Twitter by posting a Confederate flag. Dixie responded to the person who pointed it out. I'm not even getting into the Confederate flag controversy here.

Here's the official press release for TNA coming back to Orlando. I think the show's been better lately and is worth checking out.

WWE.com did a story on Mickie James being at the WWE Performance Center and possibly returning. She passed on some good advice. I still rank Trish vs. Mickie as one of the top Divas' feuds I've ever seen (if not THE top Divas' feud). Her coming back works for me. I think she'd fit in well.

Here's the latest from the Dixie Carter/AJ Styles angle. I'm liking this. The #Impact365 initiative is pretty cool. Glad they pushed Hogan and Bischoff out the door and are going with something a little modern.

AJ Lee collapsed in the ring during a match with Brie Bella during WWE's European tour. She was immediately evaluated and taken to the back. I hate hearing that. I hope she's ok! She works so hard!

Update: WWE states she collapsed because of dehydration. So, hopefully that's an easy fix.

Update: TMZ covered the incident. There are worse things for someone to be on there for...

Maniac Mark Lewin is releasing an autobiography. Here are the details. Could be rather interesting.

Impact's audience hit 1.14 million this week. Maybe Turning Point will see a spike in viewership. Going back to Orlando could be something of a fresh start for the company.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. There could be a number of factors involved, including what was mentioned. WWE could definitely do a better job in making Survivor Series feel more special. In the era of 3-hour Raws and no brand extension, it's harder and harder to avoid burnout.

Nothing to really add to 2, though I wonder how much demand there really is for TNA PPVs on DVD.

3. How awesome would that be?

4. im 15 years old and what is this. Yeah, there are some good ones out there. Enjoy!

Nothing to add to 5.

6. Also, he's 48 with 20+ years of bumps on his body. Promoters might be more willing to spend money on younger stars.

More wrestling tomorrow.

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