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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Main Event Reax - 3/25/14, Raw post-match, Impact and NXT matches, Interviews with Bellas/Cena/Kenely/Ziggler, Bryan update, WWE-Scooby intro, Hall talks about induction, celebs in wrestling, HoF inductor named, Raw audience, Y2J update and Questions on WWE commentary, HHH destroying Bryan and the reception to Batista

Main Event:
It's a good compromise for there to be another #1 Contendership match tonight.

Another AMAZING contest with these three. I think Sheamus is a bit underrated in the ring and his opponents are of course top-level athletes.

THAT was good between Dolph and Big E. Dolph and Big E didn't have to put each other down to sell the match. Naturally there's a big difference between "I'm going to kick your ass" and "you're beneath me".

Good tag match. They got enough time to tell a nice story. I'd be fine with AJ vs. Tamina going forward.

Good post-match to build tension.

I wanted Cesaro to win the Andre battle royal, but I don't object to him being in the tag team title picture. Can we please get some Zeb promos about Samoans?

I can't complain too much about that Barrett segment. He's had a lot worse.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

Good match between Dolph and Big E. Big E's growing as a performer. I liked the ending.

Good post-match. Fairly heartwarming for them to be on the same page again.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
After Raw, the Wyatt Family vs. The Shield went to a double countout. Erick Rowan was abandoned to be taken out by The Shield. That's much more exciting that the New Age Outlaws, and I LOVED their shtick back in the day.

Set for Impact:
Bobby Roode and Ethan Carter III vs. Willow and Bully Ray
Magnus and Abyss vs. The Wolves
No DQs: Gunner vs. James Storm
Madison Rayne vs. Angelina Love
Samoa Joe vs. Eric Young

Sounds like a pretty good lineup actually. Things still aren't perfect in TNA quality-wise, but I think the show's been a lot more hit than miss than it was with Hogan, Sting and Aces and Eights taking up a lot of TV time.

The Bella Twins talked about Punk leaving WWE and more. They skated by that issue rather nicely. WWE probably wouldn't be happy if they talked about why he left and how certain performers really get the shaft. I do think Divas have been underrated as in-ring workers at times.

Here's a recap of John Cena appearing on Cavuto to discuss social media. I'm actually rather surprised "Mr. PG" Cena joked about a sex tape. I found it pretty funny, but I don't know if WWE brass did.

Former TNA announcer Todd Kenely talked about TNA's booking, the new Jeff Jarrett venture and more. There's definitely something to be said for there being way too many screwjob finishes in the past few years for TNA. I do feel in general heels cheat to achieve their means unless they're monster heels in the vein of Brock Lesnar. As for Jarrett's promotion, the TV/PPV situation will be interesting given the current negotiations for both WWE and TNA.

WWE Creative made the decision to not use Daniel Bryan on Raw, as opposed to him actually not being physically able to be there. He better have a pretty big comeback on Monday!

The opening to the WWE Scooby Doo movie has been posted. That's AMAZING.

Set for NXT Vengeance (the next episode of the show):
NXT Champion Adrian Neville vs. Bo Dallas
Natalya (with Bret Hart) vs. Charlotte (with Sasha Banks)
Mojo Rawley vs. CJ Parker
Tyler Breeze vs. Xavier Woods

Not a bad lineup at all.

Dish Network will now be airing WrestleMania 30, and other PPVs on a case-by-case basis. As they should. Do they not like money!?

Scott Hall commented on his Hall of Fame induction. I'm glad The Bad Guy's going in.

Dolph Ziggler talked about a number of topics. That Howard Stern interview was something.

A former TNA employee talked about celebrities working in wrestling. I can't help but chuckle at the digs at his former employer.

Trish Stratus will induct Lita into the WWE Hall of Fame, which is pretty fitting. No love for Essa Rios?

Raw's audience was 4.27 million this week. Not too shabby.

Chris Jericho gave an update on his wrestling status or lack thereof. I don't think it's quite time for him to come back. WWE already has a lot going on with it being Mania season.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. Notice how much better the commentary is on NXT where Vince doesn't take as much of a hands-on approach. I'm a fan of Regal as many others are. I hope we do see some changes there (and in other areas) once Vince is gone. Obviously WWE needs to shill merch and promote other matches and all that other stuff, but a lot of the commentary today is pretty bad.

2. My guess on the second part is other stars being afraid of the consequences if they interfered with HHH's beatdown.

Nothing to add to 3 or 4.

5. There are definitely some good points made here!

More wrestling tomorrow.

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