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Monday, December 14, 2015

NXT live event note, more on ROH working with PWG, TNA-DA updates, WWE Network outages, WWE hires new announcer for Smackdown, Dreamer-WWE update, and Questions on Bryan returning, another Aftermath name to WWE, and HHH at WM32

Sami Zayn has continued to work NXT title matches on the UK tour. Hopefully he's competing for the U.S. and IC Titles in 2016.

ROH has confirmed an agreement exists with PWG allowing ROH-contracted talents to work a number of PWG shows. Of course, ROH bookings will get priority, but it lets fans of PWG see some of their favorite talents in-person more often, and it lets some ROH stars get more bookings.

TNA is currently only scheduled to air at 11 p.m. on Dec. 16, with no airing set for Dec. 23. The World Title Series will continue and conclude on Jan. 5 on Pop. There are some other matches taped for what's left of their DA run, but nothing that will affect major storylines.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

There were big outages of the WWE Network during TLC and its Kickoff show. As such, coverage of the event has been delayed. Sorry.

WWE has announced a new lead announcer for Smackdown once the show moves to USA Network. It's a shame he's not replacing Jerry Lawler or Booker T, but I'm glad someone with his expertise and experience is joining the team.

Tommy Dreamer finished up his TV commitments with WWE at the TLC PPV. He will work some live events through January. It was fun having the ECW nostalgia bus around for a few shows. They didn't overstay their welcome, which is important for those kinds of acts.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. If he does return, I think sticking with strikes and submissions would be his best bet. Of course, concussions aren't just a risk when doing headbutts and dives, but they're definitely more risky.

2. I'd like to think fans would be understanding if he doesn't do as many dives and such as he used to do. It will be very interesting to see how willing fans will be to accept a "watered-down" Daniel Bryan as opposed to no Bryan at all.

3. I'm aware of the show, but haven't really seen it outside of some YouTube clips. As was said, it doesn't air in the U.S. I imagine WWE is keeping an eye on the show for potential future hires, so we'll see if Redmond gets picked up someday.

4. I echo their thoughts here. WWE is being REALLY cautious about concussions and CTE. They're not going to clear him unless they're pretty sure he'll be safe. They don't want him going down to a big injury again. Given how many matches he could be asked to work as a full-time performer, it's a big risk.

5. HHH vs. Reigns or HHH vs. Ambrose would absolutely be in my plans for WM32. Orton's hurt, Rollins is hurt, Bryan's hurt, Sting's hurt... you see where I'm going with this. It's not like they're able to get Hogan or Stone Cold back for a match. I doubt Rock or Rousey will be in the ring then either. WM32 is going to be all hands on deck, I think. It's a pretty safe bet we'll see HHH in a match then.

More wrestling tomorrow.

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