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Monday, March 2, 2015

WWE live event reports, Brock-UFC update, Punk note, more backstage TNA departures, Russo website update, and Questions on uniting the U.S./IC Title, WWE's board of directors, Cody working with Bray, Vince retiring, and giving Divas a chance

Here are two reports from live events this weekend. I'd love to see more of Harper vs. Jericho.

UFC head Dana White commented on Brock Lesnar appearing at his show. He more or less stirred the pot of the current WWE Champion potentially returning to the octagon. I don't think Brock could really sign any kind of deal to go to UFC until his current WWE deal ends at WM31, so it's not like Dana was going to say anything concrete on that front.

WWE has added all Hall of Fame ceremonies from 2004 onward to the WWE Network. The 1994, 1995, and 1996 shows have never been broadcast in their entirety, so who knows if they'll end up there. I hope so for posterity's sake.

C.M. Punk appeared with cameras at a recent comic-con appearance, likely for a piece on his transition to UFC. He and Brock are in two very different weight classes, so we won't see them compete there.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

Two long-term members of TNA's production crew have given notice. That's a continuing story from 2014. They might not have to worry about a TV partner, but there continue to be losses of key personnel (on-screen and behind-the-scenes).

Vince Russo put out a long video on YouTube explaining his side of what went down with his website. He alleges someone changed his password to lock him out.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. That would be great! I do think there should be at least one mid-level belt; but as far as having a title be right underneath the WWE Title, having Rusev get two big wins would really elevate the combined title.

2. Hahahahahahahaha. No. It means they'll be on board meetings and interact with Vince more, potentially influencing him, but he's still the undisputed boss. HHH and Stephanie are in line to succeed him, but that's not happening anytime soon.

3. I think they should see what they've got with Cody as a singles star before trying to put him right back with someone else. In a subservient role, no less. Retiring Goldust should be a really big rub, and they should run with it as far as they can by keeping the focus on Cody.

4. I could see him continue to pass some roles on to others in the years to come based on just how big the company is now, but I definitely think he'll keep running the company as long as he thinks he's up to the task. I also don't think the main WWE shows will end up exactly like NXT (or old-school NWA, or the Attitude Era, or ECW... you get the idea). NXT is for the hardcore wrestling fan audience, whereas the main WWE shows are sports-entertainment variety shows for the masses. There will be changes with HHH at the helm, but it won't be night and day.

5. MAYBE. Remember Vince's comment about his audience not just being Twitter. I'd say the odds are relatively slim, but there is a chance he focuses on them more.

More wrestling tomorrow.

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