Kalisto spoke to Univision. I hope he's on the road to being an important Latin face for WWE. They could use that now. I'm curious how the former La Sombra will do once he gets a chance at that spot.
Humberto Garza, Jr. was at the WWE Performance Center Monday, leading to further speculation of him being signed to a deal there. There has been no official confirmation of that at this time, but it certainly appears the two sides are testing the waters. Perhaps he works the GCS and they make a decision on him after that.
The WWE Hall of Fame will not have an attraction at the site of the former NBA restaurant at Universal Citiwalk, as another tenant will be taking that over. There are still plans for a physical Hall of Fame, but no location has been established.
Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
WWE has set up a multi-year partnership with The V Foundation in order to support research into cancer, making use of the funds raised by Connor's Cure. Philanthropy is a big aim of WWE these days.
Mick and Noelle Foley are going to be part of a new WWE Network series similar to the Edge and Christian Show. If it's as funny as that show is at times, I look forward to it. I wouldn't be surprised if it's part of a plan to get Noelle a more regular role in WWE.
Jacqueline is the latest announced member of the WWE Hall of Fame. She's a tough, tough woman with a lot of years in the business. Great move.
William Regal warned current wrestlers about dangerous neck/head bumps. OOOOUUUUCCCCCHHHHH.
Mick Foley talked about Shane McMahon returning and more:
- I hope Shane doesn't do anything too dangerous.
- He's right about some awful fans' chanting ruining what would be good matches.
- I do think Bayley will be successful on the main roster if they play up to her fan support.
- A lot of times it's not about learning new things in NXT, but adapting what you already know to WWE and performing for cameras.
TNA showed footage of Grado following the Feast or Fired match, which will presumably lead to an angle tonight. Hopefully Drake doesn't get fired.
WWN/EVOLVE is looking to sign the former Manik, TJ Perkins, to an exclusive deal. I wouldn't be surprised to see him make his way to NXT at some point, even if it's just a deal like Gargano has.
EVOLVE wanted to bring Mick Foley into a show Wrestlemania weekend to present an award for Terry Funk, but Foley's already attending the WWE Hall of Fame that night.
Lio Rush worked a number of EVOLVE events in Florida following a strong tryout. Does he get signed before we even see him get a title shot in ROH?
WWNLive events have seen a spike in ticket sales lately. But WWE is killing the indies, right dirtsheets?
Cesaro conducted a number of interviews recently. I hope he makes a splash when he returns.
WWE has officially announced the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal as returning at this year's Wrestlemania. Presumably that will be on the Kickoff show. I'd like to see Mark Henry win it at his last Wrestlemania. He's from Texas, after all.
For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. There were going to be huge C.M. Punk chants there either way, so they smartly used it to get Heyman heat. It's like when HBK played Bret Hart's music in Montreal as a heel. But yes, there were rumblings of Punk returning that night. That snowballed into a big enough rumor for WWE to play that card.
1. There were going to be huge C.M. Punk chants there either way, so they smartly used it to get Heyman heat. It's like when HBK played Bret Hart's music in Montreal as a heel. But yes, there were rumblings of Punk returning that night. That snowballed into a big enough rumor for WWE to play that card.
2. I do remember something with Goldust thinking he was a loser and not good enough to be Truth's partner. Honestly, it's not like that's not true to life.
3. What else is Vince supposed to do, with this many people injured? They brought in Shane, they're doing a Hell in a Cell match, Brock vs. Ambrose is No Holds Barred, Sami Zayn and AJ Styles will be on the card... I think it's more of a case of having unrealistic expectations than anything WWE's done or not done.
4. Welcome to the world of law! It's pretty much as much of a show as WWE. But yes, Hogan needs to show sometimes he does things as Hogan that he wouldn't do as Bollea. I do feel sorry for him not having a private life.
5. Vince is playing to the (clearly easily worked) "smart" crowd to get more interest in the angle. I expect he'll throw a bone to the vocal minority here and there, but I think he's going to stick with his guns and play to the audience at large. This is Vince we're talking about, after all.
More wrestling tomorrow.
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