Post-Raw dark match, TNA return, upcoming TNA matches, Dixie addresses internal issues, another Dusty Classic team, WWE name has surgery, Noble on recent attack, ROH matches in Chicago, Interview with Ketih Lee, Raw audience, and Questions on why Jeri-KO is together, Raw vs. Smackdown at Survivor Series, GFW in Tennessee, Gargano and Ciampa's future, and changing ECW's music

After Raw, Roman Reigns, Enzo Amore, and Big Cass defeated Rusev, Chris Jericho, and Kevin Owens. At least it wasn't Roman and the two guest hosts. I hope Seth Rollins is still able to work HIAC.

A former TNA star will return on this week's edition of Impact Wrestling. Bully Ray would be my "shot in the dark" guess, but I would think TNA would advertise such a big return ahead of time.

Bobby Lashley vs. Moose and Eddie Edwards vs. Cody were advertised ahead of TNA's second night of Impact Wrestling tapings. Lashley vs. Moose should be HYPE.

Dixie Carter held a meeting with the TNA locker room before Monday's Impact Wrestling taping, addressing a number of issues:

- Carter claimed talents being paid late is because TNA is waiting for money they are owed to come in. Interesting. Not really sure what to make of that one.

- She further claimed she wouldn't let WWE purchase the company. Reports have been that the discussions between the two sides were initiated on TNA's end.

- Carter acknowledged the power struggle going on behind-the-scenes, but said they were among the others. Billy Corgan wasn't present at this meeting, having declined to attend. Another interesting claim considering the narrative has been Corgan wanting to buy Dixie's stake in the company. 

- She insisted Bound For Glory was never not going to happen, though she acknowledged there was a scramble leading up to the show. That also contradicts mainstream news reports, which painted things as "the show won't take place unless someone steps in and funds it."

- The meeting likely helped smooth things over, but there's still worry about where things will go from here with the company.

Tony Nese and Drew Gulak will team up in the Dusty Classic. I look forward to seeing that duo in action, and seeing them on Raw more.

Erick Rowan recently underwent surgery for a torn rotator cuff, so he'll be out of action for a time. I'm curious if that will change any plans regarding Luke Harper. While Rowan's out, Bray doesn't really have much of a Family with him unless Sister Abigail pops up. If TNA goes under soon-ish, I'd like to see Rosemary come in in that role.

Jamie Noble discussed his recent attack and injury. He's very lucky he survived. That could have ended REALLY badly.

ROH announced the following matches for their Oct. 14 show in Chicago:

- Jay Briscoe vs. Dalton Castle

- Colt Cabana vs. Mark Briscoe

- reDRagon vs. Adam Cole and Hangman Page

Keith Lee discussed coming to ROH and more. I've mostly enjoyed the Pretty Boy Killers so far in ROH.

Raw's audience Monday was 2.80 million viewers, which is a decent rebound. NFL season is still taking its toll, though. These are pre-Attitude Era numbers.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. Someone just got put on The List. I would assume Owens is fine with Jericho as long as Y2J is a kiss-ass and putting Owens over. I do expect them to break up and face off before the end of the year, but I don't see anything wrong with Jericho praising the new champion for now.

2. Raw vs. Smackdown almost always feels contrived given how often people change brands and the fact most of the time it's either the GM choosing who to sign or we see "randomized" changes. The loyalty to a brand just isn't that believable. I'd much rather see wrestlers with issues face off at the show instead of them being a background to Shane/Bryan vs. Stephanie/Foley.

3. I'm guessing no one who went sent in a report of the show, but there wasn't any word of them being canceled or anything, so I assume they happened.

4. I enjoy the dynamic they have as a team and the increasing chemistry they have together. I think they work quite well with and against each other. I would expect them to fully be considered main roster talents by the end of the year, and possibly facing off in a feud at some point. There's a great story to be told of Ciampa snapping and attacking his partner out of jealousy or a perceived sleight. Timing will be everything on that. It's too early to predict Gargano will succeed beyond the cruiserweight division, but he's definitely a hardworking babyface.

5. Not really. I understand the realities of licensing rights. 

More wrestling tomorrow.