Query on Undertaker's whereabouts, TNA contract updates, Davey Richards update, TNA TV note, Interviews with Cena/Duggan/former Creative member/Devitt, WM31 stadium note, BNB update, Steen gets to work, Graham health note, 8/22 Smackdown audience, former Divas champions at Raw, Ambrose update, Ryback note and Questions on Cena vs. Brock, Bully vs. Brock, Bryan returning and the TNA World Tour

First up, a query:
1. The Undertaker's been kind of lying low after the loss to Brock, as far as wrestling's concerned. I think he's continuing to make a transition to life after wrestling with his wife and family. That doesn't mean we'll never see him wrestle again, but his career's definitely winding down.

Bully Ray and Velvet Sky took the ALS ice bucket challenge. Pretty entertaining. Velvet could be following Bully out the door, as she's not advertised for any upcoming TNA dates and has removed mentions of TNA from her Twitter bio. Both names would really be losses for the company if they bail.

Update: Bully Ray's contract has officially expired. There's still a chance he keeps working for the company under a new deal (at least to finish his current angle and go into the Hall of Fame), but that's definitely no guarantee.

Update: TNA said recently Velvet's booked for upcoming events, but she's definitely not advertised on the website for any more shows. She is, however, advertised for non-TNA dates on Twitter. One of these is set for the same time as a TNA TV taping in early September. I'd like to give TNA the benefit of the doubt, but it definitely looks like Velvet's going to be officially done with the company shortly.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.


WWE's new mobile game topped 1.5 million downloads in its first week. That's very impressive!

TNA Champion Lashley was at MTV's VMAs. That's pretty cool.

Davey Richards is expected to be back in the ring by TNA's next tapings. He had a very minor break. Finally TNA gets some good news.

TNA will probably not use the dates they have on hold in the Manhattan Center for TV given how much material they're taping in PA. A return to the venue for TV is definitely likely, though.

Backstage name Rafael Morfi is officially done with TNA, as Morfi moved to a new job with the NY Cosmos. TNA continues to shrink.

John Cena talked about never turning heel in a since taken-down interview. I still don't think it would work as well as his detractors think it would.

Levi's Stadium, home to next year's Wrestlemania 31, was not damaged in a recent earthquake. I wonder what WWE's backup would have been in that case.

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan was interviewed recently. He still gets a pretty good pop.

Recently-released WWE Creative member Kevin Marshall talked about his time there and, of course, Vince Russo. Russo's a pretty popular topic among people in the wrestling world.

Bad News Barrett is advertised as wrestling during WWE's tour of Europe this November. I can definitely see him challenging Ziggler for the IC Title.

Kevin Steen has officially reported to the WWE Performance Center. I hope he does a lot of good things.

"Superstar" Billy Graham has claimed he has about two years left to live due to Hepatitis C. That's unfortunate.

Fergal Devitt talked at an NXT live event. He's another guy who people are expecting big things from.

The 8/22 Smackdown did 2.46 million viewers. I hope viewership grows on Thursdays!

Kelly Kelly and Maryse visited at Raw. They both live in the area. I wouldn't rule out Kelly returning, but Maryse doesn't seem likely.

Update: Dennis "Mr. Belding" Haskins was also visiting. He's a big fan and was in some of Zack Ryder's videos.

Dean Ambrose's WWE movie is set to film through 9/20, so he's going to be out at least that long. I'm excited for the next round of Ambrose vs. Rollins. Both men have been incredible since coming to the main roster.

Add Layla and Paul Heyman to those doing the ice bucket challenge. Heyman can make anything entertaining and/or controversial.

Brodus Clay's YouShoot DVD has been released. He was one of several talented names cut by WWE in their financial cutbacks.

Ryback made another cryptic Tweet, suggesting he's taking time off. It has sense been deleted. He's known to throw curve balls on Twitter, so take this with some salt for now.

For my take on Monday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. Cena should definitely do the job to Brock at NoC. Then maybe he jobs to Bray afterward? This is the perfect time for him to be vulnerable and take losses.

2. I think WWE could easily play off Bully's past with Heyman to set up a match with Brock. I don't think they could call him Bully Ray, though. I'd like to see it if it builds Brock.

3. It's certainly possible! I think Bryan's in for a big role when he returns no matter what if WWE's not being petty.

4. It makes sense for me to have Cena vs. Brock again at NoC. The only other option I could think of would be Brock refusing to defend the title or something and someone fighting to be #1 Contender.

5. TNA doesn't exactly have a ton of personnel and resources right now. They're going through some big problems.

More wrestling coming up, hopefully soon.