Matches for this week's WWE shows, guests at Raw, TNA coming to Fight Network app, Fight Network airing more TNA, another ROH date set, Mauro's Dallas duties, more WWE-Scooby Doo, ROH BitW 2016 set, All Japan wrestler recovering from brain cancer, Questions on Sting at WM32, NJPW on U.S. TV, booking Shane vs. Taker, Zayn's main roster debut, and Stan Hansen

Taped for Thursday's Smackdown, called by Mauro Ranallo and Jerry Lawler:
- Dean Ambrose vs. Erick Rowan
- AJ Styles vs. Heath Slater
- Jimmy Uso vs. D-Von Dudley

- The show will mainly feature content live from WWE AXXESS in Dallas.

John Cena was backstage at Raw, as were cast members of "Impractical Jokers." The Jokers were part of House of Hardcore not too long ago.

This week's Main Event will feature Ryback vs. Fandango, while Superstars will feature Tyler Breeze vs. Jack Swagger.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

TNA's content will become available on Fight Network's app in a few months. Fight Network will also air some archived TNA content on its linear channel in more than 30 countries. That's a great move for TNA to get more eyeballs on more of their product.


ROH has announced a show in Pittsburgh on September 16, as part of their Reloaded tour.

Mauro Ranallo will be calling action on WM32's Kickoff show, as well as moderating the NXT panel before Takeover in Dallas. I'm glad we'll be hearing him at WM32.

WWE debuted the cover for their second Scooby-Doo movie. I never thought I'd see Undertaker crossover with the Flintstones, Scooby-Doo, and penguins, but there you go...

ROH will have its (misleadingly-named) Best in the World PPV on June 24 in Charlotte, N.C. They will have a TV taping there the next night.

All Japan wrestler Joe Doering underwent successful brain surgery earlier this month to remove a Stage 3 brain tumor. He will begin chemotherapy and radiation therapy next week. The hope is that he'll be able to return to the ring. That's rough. I wish him the best.

WWE has prohibited many types of bags and containers for Wrestlemania 32, presumably due to terror threats and fans potentially trying to get involved in the ring. Due to an incident a live event, WWE Money in the Bank briefcases are banned. It's really sad they have to make such bans, but that's where things stand these days.

Triple H talked about Roman Reigns' rise and more.

Neville, Chris Nowinski, Beth Phoenix, Candice Michelle, Edge, and Christian are in Dallas for Wrestlemania weekend.

Currently announced for the 20-man Andre battle royal: Big Show, Kane, Goldust, The Ascension, The Social Outcasts, R-Truth, Mark Henry, Tyler Breeze, Damien Sandow, Darren Young, and Fandango. Add Bray, Rowan, Strowman, and Swagger and you're all set.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. I know the plan had been Cena vs. Taker for a while. I don't know if they had seriously considered Taker vs. Sting, although that would be something of a no-brainer in Texas. I know Sting wants to do another match, but I don't know if WWE will allow him. I'd rather see the Mean Street Posse in Sting outfits/facepaint on his behalf. Don't act like that wouldn't be hilarious.

2. It's just a special clip show to supplement what NJPW is doing in Japan. It looks like they're taking the "NXT" approach of keeping their content online in the U.S. via NJPW World.

3. I think they could easily have Vince come down to taunt his son, adding himself to the match when Taker "can't get the job done." Then, Taker gets upset at Vince, chokeslams him, and lets Shane pin Vince for the win. On Raw, Shane rehires Taker for his new brand. 

4. Playing devil's advocate here, fans always say they want big surprises on Raw instead of everything being predictable. Plus, Zayn eliminated Owens in the Rumble. So, he didn't 100% come out of nowhere. I'm just glad Zayn is there and showing us what he can do. If Zayn doesn't win the IC Title and feud with Owens post-WM32, they can have him feud with Y2J. Either would be a big deal. I wouldn't assume he's going to end up like Tyler Breeze or The Ascension.

5. Hansen got to work incredibly stiff in Japan, which was probably another big reason to work there.

More wrestling tomorrow.