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Tuesday, February 7, 2017

More Hidden Gems on the Network, former TNA name guest trainer, Warrior's wife signs WWE deal, new WWE HoF team, NXT taping after WM33, Seth updates, Brock appears after Raw, and Questions on Fastlane vs. Walking Dead, travel bans, Joe's debut (yes, people are already complaining), and Carmellsworth

WWE Network has expanded its Hidden Gems collection, including a match featuring Frankie Kazarian and an FCW bout.

Sonjay Dutt just completed a stint as guest trainer at the WWE Performance Center. Dutt currently works for GFW, but isn't under contract. At one point, he was being considered as a new announcer in ROH, so his services are in demand. My guess is ROH would rather hire from within if possible.

Dana Warrior has signed a multi-year deal with WWE as a brand ambassador. That's pretty great!

The Rock 'n' Roll Express have been announced for the WWE Hall of Fame. I can't say I saw that one coming. Of course, they recently worked Tag Team Apocalypto for TNA.

- Jim Cornette put the team over for the honor . I'd definitely like to see Corny and the Midnight Express go in next year.

NXT will tape at Full Sail on April 5, so that's another day of Orlando-area action following WM33. They could probably run a bigger venue with all the people visiting for Mania.

Seth Rollins was not backstage at Raw. He returned to see renowned Dr. James Andrews in Alabama following last week's injury. Andrews should go into the WWE Hall of Fame for all he's done for the company and its wrestlers.

- Rollins was confirmed during Raw to have torn a MCL. His status for WM33 is still up in the air. I expect we'll have a better idea of whether he'll be able to work that show soon.

After Raw, Brock Lesnar made an open challenge. Big Show accepted and ate an F5 to conclude the taping.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. The event was booked a long time in advance, and I doubt they paid too much attention to what else was on TV that night. It's pretty much inevitable they'll have to go against some big shows on Sunday nights. Little Jimmys probably don't watch The Walking Dead, but certainly plenty of wrestling fans who want to watch Elimination Chamber will be watching it later due to the Network.

2. There hasn't been any report of anyone being affected. As far as I know, there aren't any talents in those promotions who hold citizenship in any of the relevant countries.

3. Oh God no. Apparently "cowardly heel" is the new meme/alternative fact from the IWC. HHH hiring Joe to take out Rollins speaks pretty highly of his abilities. Nothing cowardly in taking a big contract to kick someone's ass.

4. Well, she's not doing much else and she's still got work ahead of her as a wrestler, so she's been paired with Ellsworth in a role that lets her primarily be a character. It plays to her strengths.

5. I definitely think Carmella will turn on him/embarrass him at some point.

More wrestling tomorrow.

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