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Monday, April 4, 2016

Neville status update, Vince on HoF, Interviews with Terri Runnels/Bryan, Takeover dark match on this week's NXT, new entrant in GCS, Undertaker meets famous fan, Bryan tributes Brie, delays at WM32, WM32 breaks records, and Questions on Ambrose the MVP, outside talents keeping their names, the debut of the Balor Club, Reigns 2016 as Cena 2006, and Velvet in WWE

Neville stated in an interview he will not require surgery for his recent fracture. While there's no timetable for a return at this time, that's presumably good news on the recovery front. Hopefully we see him in plenty of future Wrestlemanias to make up for missing WM32.

Vince McMahon commented on the WWE Hall of Fame. I don't know whose idea the Legacy Awards was, but I applaud it  wholeheartedly.

Terri Runnels discussed her friendship with Big Boss Man. I'm glad she made the trip to Dallas.

Wednesday's NXT will feature the Apollo Crews/Elias Samson match taped before Takeover in Dallas. I'm glad we'll see that match after all.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.
Lince Dorado has been announced as the next competitor in the Global Cruiserweight Series. He wrestles in Florida pretty regularly, so this was something of a signing of convenience. He does have a pretty good resume, though. I look forward to seeing how he does.

The Undertaker met the fan with the famous reaction to his streak ending. I'm DEAD. That's hilarious.

Daniel Bryan talked before WWE's tour in Dubai. He's correct about timing being really important to success.

Bryan paid tribute to Brie Bella as her career is expected to head to a close. I'm glad she got one last big moment to go out on top. Not everyone gets that.

The increased security measures at Wrestlemania 32 led to longer times for fans to get into the stadium. Thankfully, they still had a pretty packed stadium.

WWE announced their largest-ever attendance and live event revenue for Wrestlemania 32. While the numbers are likely inflated, this was still a really big milestone and legitimately their most-attended event ever.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. I think he was "a" MVP at least. He's definitely someone they can use in a number of different situations. I do think he got a rub in defeat by going toe-to-toe with such an unstoppable force. I'm sure the most die-hard Ambrose marks might feel differently, but they're likely a minority.

2. Some talents (AJ, Joe, Nakamura) had enough leverage coming in, and HHH believed in them enough, for them to keep their names. They're already pretty "over" with those names, so WWE cut them some slack. I expect Gargano, Ciampa, and potentially Anderson, Gallows, Roode and Young to fall into the same boat.

3. It's still possible Anderson and Gallows (and maybe Joe?) make a big statement on Raw. Balor will remain in NXT for the time being. They won't be the Bullet Club, but at least be glad they won't be called the New Mean Street Posse.

4. And Cena ended up becoming their top face for years. This is why Vince makes money. He doesn't just listen to the people who are going to complain about everything no matter what.

5. I think Bubba will push for her to be signed. Beyond that, it's up to WWE and TNA management where she signs her next contract.

More wresting tomorrow.

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