More Angle-HoF notes, WWE animated movie out, another WWE event set, NJPW English commentary set, big day for The Fink, Tajiri out hurt, Elimination Chamber main event set up, more Lawler at the Rumble, and Questions on Show-Strowman, Reigns as Universal Champion, consistency in angles, more titles, and Eva Marie's future

Kurt Angle's WWE Hall of Fame video has been released. Oh, it's true!

- Dixie Carter put over Angle's induction. It's kind of awkward seeing a TNA executive promoting WWE honoring him, but it's a classy gesture to do so without trying to turn it into a plug for his TNA work or anything of the sort.

WWE Studios' "Surf's Up 2" is now out on DVD. The Undertaker, Triple H, John Cena, Vince McMahon, and Paige all provide voices in the project. Paige's role was downplayed, as one might expect. She's still employed by WWE, but there has been no note of her returning to the ring.

WWE will run a show in New York on March 26.

NJPW's English commentary team will be Kevin Kelly and Don "Cyrus" Callis going forward. Their first show together will be February 4.

Howard Finkel celebrated 40 years (!) as a ring announcer. He's a legend.

Tajiri injured his right knee during an NXT taping, and has not been cleared to return to the ring. That's unfortunate timing given his recent return to WWE. I hope he's back kicking and misting people soon.

The WWE Championship will be defended inside Elimination Chamber during Smackdown's February 12 Network special. I'm thinking Cena vs. AJ vs. Bray vs. Orton vs. Corbin vs. Kane. Smackdown has its work cut out for it filling a card with that many people locked up in the top match. I'm guessing we're in for tag team and women's chamber matches, too.

Royal Rumble will be called by Jerry Lawler, Michael Cole, and Corey Graves. Lawler will also be on the Rumble Kickoff show. So, King isn't done as an announcer or analyst. It's possible WWE continues to use him in that role on the other Big Four events; he's definitely not going away.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. Show's winding down his career. He should elevate the new monster rather than be used to halt his rise. If they do bring in Show to battle Braun, Braun needs to make an example of him.

2. I think we're in for Jericho vs. Owens in some form at WM33, but I wouldn't be shocked to see Reigns as Universal Champion again. Time will tell if Finn's ready for a big comeback in the Rumble.

3. Countouts and the pace of them are at the ref's discretion. Other than that, I'm sure at least some of the writers know there are problems in that area, but things change so much at the last minute and they have so much to write that the result can be frustrating for critics.

4. Dear God no. The rosters aren't big enough for more belts.

5. No word on her being released or anything, but it could certainly be a case of both sides evaluating how much they want/need the other.

More wrestling tomorrow.