Austin Aries talked about the current state of TNA and more. I agree it's a two-way street as far as both the talent and promotion have to work together to make a push work. I'm very glad his legacy in TNA didn't end with Austin Starr. I admire TNA giving him a character to work with, but he's much better doing what he does now.
There's speculation of Brooke Tessmacher leaving TNA. That's very unfortunate as she's done well any time they've given her the opportunity to be a featured act. I understand if she has outside ventures to pursue, though.
TNA is adding pre-show parties to their live events featuring DJ Z and Rockstar Spud. That sounds like a good time.
JR talked about how he thinks WrestleMania should end. I still like Bryan beating HHH to set up him facing a frustrated Batista at the end of the night. Batista would beat Orton, then take the mic and rub it in the fans' faces. He complains about all the Bryan chants and challenges Bryan to a match right then and there. Bryan goes over. I think Bryan being champ is the only way to end the night. WWE needs to make this right.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
TNA will hold Slammiversary at the University of Texas-Arlington. This is where they held it in 2012. I wonder what if any tie-ins they'll do with Texas.
Vince McMahon commented on being on the Forbes billionaire list. I'd love a promo from classic heel Vince about it. "You guys remember Billionaire Ted? You know, he ran that RASSLIN' company, Dubya Cee Dubya. A company that I, VINCE MCMAHON, put out of business ten years ago? Well now, you can just call me Billionaire Vince. Because it's all about THE MON-AY."
Rob Van Dam took shots at C.M. Punk and TNA. I can definitely see how his attitude rubs people the wrong way.
Trish Stratus will be part of WrestleMania AXXESS next month. This does NOT mean she'll be wrestling at WM30, even though I'd love to see her face AJ.
Seth Rollins talked ahead of a Smackdown taping. He's a very passionate individual and I appreciate that.
Daniel Bryan talked about whether he's "made it", C.M. Punk and more. He's right about always having a new goal. Punk wanting to headline WrestleMania is part of what kept him on with WWE until now.
Dolph Ziggler was interviewed. He's another hard working, motivated individual WWE glosses over in favor of the same old names as top stars. Some of the top names really do work hard and have earned their places (even if they've been there for quite a while). Others just get to kind of come in and get a guaranteed spot based on what they've done in the past.
A Solomon Crowe match was cut from the most recent NXT in favor of Adam Rose's segment. Hopefully we see the former Sami Callihan sooner rather than later.
For my take on Thursday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. Unless you mean some kind of Divas DVD, no. They don't see women's wrestling as a huge deal there. Even a Divas DVD sounds like something of a niche idea given how little they focus on them. But I could be wrong!
2. That's actually really funny, but no way do they go for it. I don't think anyone on either side of the aisle would accept it as a legitimate compromise.
Nothing to add to 3 or 4.
5. If you're expecting "WWE would welcome him back with open arms and pencil him in for WrestleMania 30", it's not happening. They might actually kick him out. They can do that for pretty much any reason they see fit I think. They could certainly argue he'd be a distraction to the fans in attendance.
More wrestling coming up.
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