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Sunday, February 5, 2017

WWE covers its tryout, more Smackdown on the Network, Lil Naitch on Cena's big win, ROH+NXT live event notes, new Legends with JBL coming, WWWF legend ailing, and Questions on backlash for Joe, Mickie on Total Divas, ROH's announcing situation, and Mania names at Wrestlecon

WWE.com profiled their recent tryout in Florida:
- It's not a real tryout unless there's at least one Samoan wrestler there.

- Sounds like another pretty good mix of wrestlers.

- What was with that "not recruiting people over 205 lbs." dirtsheet that was making the rounds? I hate when shit like that goes around when it's obviously not true.

- I like the diversity of backgrounds on display.

WWE Network now has all episodes of Smackdown from 2009. It's expected they're on their way to completing that series; it's unknown what they'll start uploading once that's all finished. 

Charles Robinson reflected on John Cena winning 16 world championships. Keeping that kayfabe of Flair's record.

Keith Lee worked his final ROH appearance this weekend - a no contest with the Briscoes. ROH didn't even have him job or put over his partner on the way out? Come on now.

- Jax Dane also worked ROH live events this weekend. We could end up seeing him on ROH TV at some point as they move forward.

NXT referee Danilo Anfibio is joining Smackdown. He had a sendoff at a live event this weekend.

Legends with JBL this week will feature Stan Hansen Tuesday at 3 p.m. The Bradshaw persona with the cowbell and Clothesline From Hell was an homage to Hansen.

Former WWWF Champion Ivan Koloff is dealing with complications of liver disease. I wish the legend well in recovering.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. I don't see Joe getting heat for it. He's been in the wrestling business for a long time - he knows how to work safely. Sometimes accidents happen, though, as we saw Monday night.

2. No word on any cast changes at this time. We'll see what happens when it's time to set up the next season.

3. They might work around Kelly's NJPW schedule and have him do post-production work. I believe at one point BJ Whitmer was an option, but we haven't seen that happen. Time will tell; we'll get a better idea at the next TV taping.

4. They have special deals with WWE to where they can work that date. Either they were already booked for the show before signing on to WWE, or they're just working a special appearance for WWE at WM33.

5. If the money and timing is right, it's a possibility!

Nothing to add to 6.

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