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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

More on NXT talents on live event, Genesis in two acts, rumored Lockdown main event, Gut Check winner appears, Interview with James Storm, TNA star working Japan, house show mishap, big WWE meeting called off, more on potential Rumble return, Smackdown audience, Lockdown set, Raw notes and Questions on the WWE Network, DVDs and Danny Davis vs. Danny Davis

Of note, Emma and Alexander Rusev got video packages for their appearances on this weekend's WWE live events. That's a good move. NXT's Byron Saxton was the announcer as well, so maybe he'll get to be back on the main roster as well.

Both this Thursday's and next Thursday's Impact will be under the Genesis label. I hope that works out for them.

Some believe Magnus vs. AJ Styles will be the top match at Lockdown on 3/9. I'd be a little surprised, given AJ's recent interviews and ROH commitments.

"Bad Bones" John Klinger, who won TNA's online Gut Check Challenge contest, will be part of some of their upcoming shows in the UK. I was wondering what would become of him. TNA can certainly use some fresh faces ready to make their marks in the company.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Here's an interview with James Storm conducted before a TNA live event. I actually didn't know he had wrestled for WCW. Kudos to him for his praise of storytelling.

Rob Terry will work with WRESTLE-1 for the rest of the month. I hope that's a good experience for him in continuing his TNA career.

Jack Swagger was unable to make WWE's recent live events in Canada due to his arrest record. WWE still got so see a Real American in Antonio Cesaro, though.

WWE canceled the talent meeting set for before the Raw taping. This was believed to be about the upcoming WWE Network. No word on the "why" of the cancellation or if it will be moved. There are definitely people wondering how the Network will affect things for the roster.

The Winnipeg Sun is reporting Chris Jericho for a WWE live event on 3/8, which may or may not be more than a one-time gig. As always, Jericho's quite coy on the matter. I wouldn't be shocked to see him work some time.

Smackdown hit 2.82 million viewers on Friday. Not a bad mark at all.

TNA Lockdown will be on 3/9 at the University of Miami. I hope they have a good turnout.

For those who missed it during Raw, NXT Diva Emma was in the crowd with a sign saying #EMMAtaining. I look forward to seeing what she'll bring to the table on the main roster.

Here's the press release for Ultimate Warrior going into the WWE Hall of Fame. This is a long way from Vince saying he couldn't wait to fire him.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. I agree with them. Too much content from the get-go can be overwhelming.

2. Believe it or not, a lot of people still watch things on DVD even with the advent of things like Netflix and Hulu. CDs are still sold in large numbers, too.

3. I can see both theories. If WWE brings in more fans, they might want to check out what TNA's got going on.

4. This kind of confusion is why Stone Cold became Steve Austin instead of using his actual last name. There was already Dr. Death Steve Williams.

5. You're playing devil's advocate by saying no one should watch the current product? I'm sure there are a lot of fans who prefer watching the current stuff to a bunch of people they're not familiar with from past promotions or eras.

More wrestling tomorrow.

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