Big NXT debut next week, Rock in a monster truck, New Day reigns, more Raw on the Network, Dusty collection, important Network feature coming, Interviews with Jake/Taz/Whitmer/ACH/Maddox, another post-WWE Cody match set, two important ROH contracts coming up soon, another top promotion teaming with ROH?, next opponent for ROH Champion, more Women of Honor coming, Impact audience, and Questions on Cody/Barrett/Ryback outside of WWE, Cena's TV show, and podcast revenue

Andrade "Cien" Almas, formerly La Sombra, will debut for NXT at Takeover: The End next week on the Network. He's a talent they've intentionally saved for the right time so he can make a splash. Almas vs. Aries and Almas vs. Joe have been done on live events, so it's possible he's competing for the NXT Championship by the end of the year, or WM33 weekend at the latest.

- Almas will face the always reliable Tye Dillinger on the show. I'm excited to see what the much talked-about former La Sombra will do.

The Rock and Kevin Hart will ride in a monster truck with the winner of a contest. That sounds pretty great.

New Day are now the longest reigning W... W... E World Tag Team CHAMPIONS when looking at their combined reigns. Remember that doesn't include WWWF/WWF. That's still an impressive milestone.

Raws from 2004 and 2005 have been added to the Network for anyone in a Flashback Friday mood.

A Dusty Rhodes collection is coming to the Network, and WWE is testing out an autoplay feature for the platform. Both good things to hear.

Jake Roberts talked before appearing at a comic-con. I'm really glad he's doing well. Traveling with Damien must have really been something.

Taz discussed his show potentially coming to WWE Network and more.:
- Pretty interesting pitch for a brand extension. I don't know if USA would be OK with them turning an hour of Raw into NXT, but it's an interesting idea. My only worry would be the less TV-ready performers who "need" the smaller, taped platform of NXT as a place to grow.

- I really don't see the tag division going away, given how many teams they have right now (with more in NXT).

- Finn coming up for the extension is a no-brainer. I'd save Nakamura for later in the year or early 2017, maybe even right after WM33. He's a special talent, and should get the spotlight on him instead of just being another NXT guy coming up at the same time as Finn.

- What if the Network had him do a special Taz Show every so often?

BJ Whitmer talked to promote an upcoming ROH show. Unsurprisingly, no chill about breaking kayfabe. They're all about how Whitmer's really a good guy when he's one of the few good heels they have. His work has been far and away one of the best parts of ROH since they arrived on DA and continued.

ACH also gave an interview in advance of an ROH event. He's definitely a great athlete. I wouldn't be surprised to see him on WWE's radar given his experience and talent.

Cody Rhodes will be wrestling for EVOLVE on August 19. That's something of a surprise given their WWE affiliation, but that's a big boost for them and I'm sure he's motivated to show he can hang with the talent there.

Roderick Strong and Moose are nearing the ends of their respective ROH contracts. I could definitely see WWE making a play for Moose. I don't know if they'd be willing to offer the level of money Strong can already make outside of the company. Both men signed new deals last year, so things could easily play out that way again.

ROH is looking to make an alliance with CMLL through NJPW. That would be great for them to continue to forge a unique space for themselves outside WWE. The deal with NJPW has definitely paid big dividends.

The winner of Jay Lethal vs. Jay Briscoe will defend the ROH Championship against Kyle O'Reilly at the TV tapings following BITW. I'm sure Adam Cole and the Biz Cliz will have eyes on that whole situation, and Colt Cabana will likely be interested, too.

ROH is setting up an all-women's show on July 8 ahead of their usual men's show. This is to get content for YouTube. A women's championship could be a good investment for them.

Brad Maddox discussed his WWE tenure. It sounds like he was creatively stifled there. I hope he gets a new outlet to express his talents, since we didn't get to see much of what he's capable of as a WWE superstar/personality.

The most recent episode of Impact Wrestling drew 346,000 viewers. Pop says they're happy with the audience the show's getting, and that's what matters.
 
For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. If they tried, he could just legally change his last name to Rhodes. WWE would have to be unbelievably petty to spend that amount of money in legal fees just to stick it to Cody for leaving. I don't see them thinking it's worth the hassle.

2. There hasn't been any news regarding him stepping into the ring anywhere. While Cody wants to get out and be the best wrestler he can be, Barrett has been burned out for some time now. He'll take some time to weigh his next move.

3. I imagine Vince isn't crazy about Cena being on another network's show, but it's not like he's going to punish someone so valuable to the company. So, yes, CENAWINSLOL extends to appearing in outside ventures.

4. Other than those appearing on the Network, I don't think WWE would.

5. Outside of the tweet referencing showing up in the Impact Zone, nothing really of note. Some are speculating they'll release him before his contract expires, but it'd be cheaper just to keep him on the shelf until it runs out. They might come back to the table when it gets to the 11th hour, but only if one side or the other really wants to work out a deal.

More wrestling tomorrow.