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Friday, January 13, 2017

More Foley on the Network, HBK note, Shockmaster in the hospital, Saturn seeking aid, download Network content, NXT preview, UK tournament talk, NXT women's title match official, Corino joins WWEPC, and Questions on the XFL HoF, Finn getting a rematch, booking Taker vs. Cena, Krissy Vaine, and a Japan Championship

More Holy Foley episodes will be uploaded after Royal Rumble. This is the second half of the season. There hasn't been a confirmation of Season 2; they'll likely wait until they've seen how many people watch these episodes.

Shawn Michaels is booked for Royal Rumble, almost certainly in a non-wrestling role. He would make a good special referee or enforcer for something. Cass vs. Rusev?

Typhoon/Tugboat/Shockmaster Fred Ottman has been hospitalized for an unspecified reason. I wish him the best and a speedy recovery.

Perry Saturn is seeking financial assistance to avoid homelessness. I hope Saturn can find a long-term, healthy solution for turning that situation around.

WWE Network is working to make content available to download. That will be a big improvement for the service.

Wednesday's NXT will feature:
- NXT Championship contract signing
- Roderick Strong vs. Steve Cutler
- Ember Moon vs. Liv Morgan
- Nikki Cross vs. Kennadi Brink

Pete Dunne talked about the upcoming UK title tournament. It should be a big moment for Dunne and the other competitors. It could lead to a regular big platform for quite a few people who haven't been seen by a large audience yet.

Asuka will defend the NXT Women's Championship in a Fatal 4 Way against Billie Kay, Peyton Royce, and Nikki Cross at Takeover: San Antonio. That should be a treat. We could be in for a new champion.

Steve Corino has officially begun coaching at the WWE Performance Center. That's a good move for the recent ROH commentator. He'll really be missed in ROH.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. I think it's just a temporary attraction rather than something like the WWE Hall of Fame. I don't even think WWE's involved with it.

Nothing to add 2.

3. He should be automatically due for a rematch, but that doesn't mean he'd be in for one at Wrestlemania. Winning the Rumble would guarantee him a spot at the top of the card of the most important show of the year. Plus, he could challenge for the WWE Title on Smackdown if he wanted to. Either way, it doesn't look like Balor will be back in time to be in the Rumble.

4. If it's Taker's last match, they could have him pass the torch and go out on his shield and all that. It will depend on what makes sense for the months/years after WM33.

5. She's married to Konnor. The Ascension getting her as a valet like Sunny for LOD 2000 would have been interesting, but I don't see it happening.

6. They might have a full-on Asian championship. At any rate, I think we'll see it in 2018 or so; WWE definitely wants to make a big splash in that market. I think it will be like the UK tournament rather than using names already featured on WWE/NXT.

More wrestling tomorrow.

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