Top WWE name in photo scandal, more on Rikishi, more NXT shirts, Cena update, HHH conference call, Axel remembers Perfect, Interviews with HBK, WWE seeking to fill big position, Raw audience, Darren Young vs. WWE, HHH gets awesome gift, more on Stardust vs. Goldust angle, Questions on Chyna vs. Sunny, pushing Reigns, MITB, Justin Roberts, and Cena vs. Rusev

Seth Rollins' Twitter and Instagram accounts posted a topless photo of NXT signee Zahra Schreiber. Before it was removed, Rollins' fiancee posted several nude photos of Rollins. She then made several posts on Facebook about the situation. All the pictures have been removed, and Rollins issued an apology. My main emotion about this is sympathy for these people, whose private lives are now playing out in the public sphere. I'm also disappointed Rollins is going to be talked about for this by some instead of his abilities as a wrestler. Personally I'd like to see WWE offer some kind of relationship counseling or something for those involved to get past this without lives being ruined.

As expected, this story reached a number of mainstream outlets, including some who posted the photos in question without censorship. I don't have the answer for their relationship, but I don't envy those involved at all.

Update: WWE previously had Rollins' Twitter feed on his page on WWE.com, but removed it after this. In other words, the topless picture was briefly on WWE's website before it was taken down.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

The Usos have been confirmed as inducting Rikishi into the WWE Hall of Fame. There really isn't anyone better, even though Rikishi did it for The Rock.

NXT now has shirts for Sasha Banks, Bayley, and Baron Corbin, as well as a new one for Finn Balor. It's really cool they get their own merch.

WWE gave an update on John Cena's eye injury following Raw. That does sound pretty painful.

Triple H did a conference call to promote the next NXT Takeover special. Here's a recap. It was newsworthy as always:
- I appreciate HHH saying what happened with Rollins is a personal issue. It doesn't need any more publicity, and it distracts from Rollins the wrestler.

- The NXT names getting more experience by doing more live events is a great idea. That'll be very helpful for them when they go up to the main roster. That is ultimately what it's all about, and the best way to get good at wrestling in front of crowds is to wrestle in front of crowds!

- HHH is doing a great job in his role with NXT. I hope we're seeing something of a revolution coming on.

- I think it would be beneficial for some names to go down to NXT and shake things up. Of course, I'd like to see some names take extended absences period so they don't overstay their welcome. That said, WWE needs a lot of people on the main roster who fans can buy as being at that level. They can't just bring up eight-to-10 NXT names right now and drop the people we complain about. I do want to see some more shaking things up with the roster these next few years.

- I don't think WM31 is the year to have an NXT match. I love NXT. I really do. It's just not at that level yet. They've barely crossed over with the main roster at this point. An NXT match on a lesser PPV in 2015? sure, if it makes sense and they're not bumping someone more deserving who's already on the main roster. Just not WM31.

- It will be really interesting to see how things change with the Divas going forward with HHH's influence growing. They have to remember the "Total Divas" fans and the money that show brings in.

- I think Itami should be able to do good things on the roster going forward. He's a work in progress, but it's clear he's got talent.

- Interesting to hear HHH has a tier system in NXT. It makes sense.

- Is no one going to ask about Uhaa Nation or Solomon Crowe?

- Having Riley wrestle again sounds like the right move.

- I'm glad Vince can let loose a bit with NXT.

- Good question about indie names getting noticed.

- Funny end to the conference call.

Curtis Axel marked twelve years since his father's passing. I hope Axel has a long life ahead of him.

Shawn Michaels did a Q&A with Newsday:
- I still remember HBK's comeback feud with HHH. I thought it was amazing, but I was a mark at the time.

- I'm very glad HBK turned his life around from a professionalism perspective.

- The "God" angle was really crazy. Vince is one wild guy creative-wise.

- I don't see any reason for HBK to get back in the ring. If he wasn't coming back to work Bryan, I don't think he should come back now.

Michaels also talked to WWE.com. Really good read overall. I can't wait to read his book.

WWE's looking for a vice president of operations. That's a pretty big role!

Raw made a huge drop to 3.66 million viewers, a loss of more than 600,000 viewers. That's a shame. I'm sure some will attribute it to the likes of Reigns, Big Show, and Kane being involved in big roles. Who knows?

Darren Young tweeted about WWE touring Abu Dhabi without himself or Divas, before taking the tweet down. He then implied he was forced to do so, leading to Lance Storm and X-Pac among others supporting him for speaking his mind. He's brave for speaking out like that and has a point. I don't see it stopping WWE from doing business in the Middle East, though.

Update: WWE responded to the situation. I love the PR speak there. It does basically come down to WWE making money being more important than protesting the policies in question.

Dusty Rhodes gave Triple H the booking sheet from Great American Bash '86. That's pretty cool. Triple H is definitely a student of the business.

Speaking of Dusty, he'll be on Raw to try to settle things between Goldust and Stardust. That could be pretty fun.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. I do think the heat between Chyna and WWE is more than enough reason for her not to be inducted. The adult movies are just the nail in the coffin.

2. WWE's definitely aware of the backlash against Reigns, which is why they're setting up the possibility of Bryan taking his spot at Mania. I think it's possible they have Reigns leave Mania with the title despite the boos, but there's still time for them to choose otherwise or try to turn around fan sentiment. Part of me wants to see a modification to the WM9 ending with Bryan challenging Brock right after a successful title defense and winning.

3. They actually teased a Mania cash-in with Mr. Kennedy (Anderson), but it never happened. I think it lessens the importance of MITB if they can't use it at Mania. I don't think they should change the concept at all. A lot of the point of MITB is for it to be a "get out of jail free" card when they need a quick title change.

4. That's pretty much it. They had to make a business decision and there wasn't enough support to sign him to a new deal. I wouldn't assume it's any kind of sleight on him.

5. Rusev's been going up the card for a while now. It makes sense he'd face Cena eventually. I have no complaints about them feuding. I also would be surprised if the title's on the line. I hope they do at least mention Cena's old spinner belt. As far as the real winner, I'd say it's anyone who spends $9.99 on the WWE Network to see them go at it.

More wrestling tomorrow.