HoF merch drops, WWE name training to return, Cornette on HoF induction, Hardys vs. Anthem continues, Hardys next moves updates, more on Impact-AAA, Beth's inductor, Memphis footage update, Interviews with Sami/DDP, ex-announcer getting podcast, Heyman/Brock press, Smackdown audience, and Questions on monsters at WM33, honoring backstage names, sports entertainment vs. wrestling, and Steph vs. Sasha

WWE has released official Hall of Fame shirts for this year's inductees. The Teddy Long shirt is GOLD. I'd pop for a Straight Up Tag Team Match shirt, too.

Summer Rae is continuing to rehab her knee injury. I hope she's able to contribute in the ring once she recovers; she hasn't really been utilized as a wrestler.

Jim Cornette talked about agreeing to induct the Rock 'n' Roll Express into the WWE HoF. I'm glad he and WWE are at least on those terms. Hopefully they can have him eventually get a Legends deal, merchandise, etc. as well as a Hall of Fame induction of his own. I don't know if either side would be crazy about him being an on-screen presence, but that could be great, too. What if he became The Revival's manager!?

The Hardys have rejected settling their dispute with Anthem regarding their creative work there. Such an agreement would likely mean Anthem gets a percentage of the Hardys' money from being booked, since Anthem believes they're at least partial owners of the Broken material the Hardys created at Impact.

WWE has been in contact with the Hardys. They're expected to return to the company at some point, although it's unlikely they would work a full schedule. The team would likely be available for WM33 and the week after, as their ROH contracts are believed to wrap up at SCOH XI on April 1. The Hardys are also open to continue working ROH. The Broken Universe in WWE could be really fun.

Impact officially announced their working agreement with AAA. The deal will allow talent from each side to work in the other promotion; it's currently unknown if Impact would be able to use any LU wrestlers or gimmicks.

Natalya will induct Beth Phoenix into the WWE HoF. That's fitting given their work together. Natalya's bound to be inducted herself someday.

Jerry Lawler recently announced he owns most of the Memphis wrestling library, with there being some sort of issue regarding the USWA era. He's willing to get it on WWE Network; the company could just be waiting to have the complete run available to put it in the queue. Of course, they have tens of thousands of hours of other footage as well, so it's not pressing to pick that library up in order to have new content for the archive.

Sami Zayn talked NXT and more. I really see parallels with Christian where they'll keep him on hand as someone who can have good matches with just about anyone but isn't a featured competitor. That's better than not being on the show at all!

DDP talked about his yoga and more. I'd like to see him be some kind of workout advisor for WWE. Some older names could extend their careers with his help.

Former WWE announcer Arda Ocal/Kyle Edwards will have a new podcast on the MSG Network. It's a shame WWE didn't work out for him; he's really good.

Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar will be doing content on Yahoo! heading into Wrestlemania. That should be fun.

Smackdown drew 2.65 million viewers Tuesday night. The show could use some surprises after WM33 to build things up.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. Strowman's almost certainly either killing everyone in the Andre battle royal (including Show) or getting involved with Roman vs. Taker. There's no way he's not on the card. With Brock/Goldberg, Jericho/Owens, and Roman/Taker planned months back, there weren't many places left for Braun. I think he'll still have a big night. As for Nia, the original plan for Mania centered on Charlotte being dethroned by either Sasha or Bayley, so Nia was kind of on the outside of that. Glad she got added to the match.

2. I'd like to see them introduce an Unsung Hero award next year for important people behind-the-scenes.

3. Basically pro wrestling was associated with steroids and drugs in decades gone by, then things like Stone Cold flipping the bird and bra-and-panties matches during the Attitude Era. Vince doesn't want his media enterprise associated with any of that; he wants WWE to be more like Disney.

4. Sasha claims to be the Boss, but Stephanie's the one calling the shots. She sees it as disrespect.

5. Yes, Johnston belongs in the Hall, along with Kevin Dunn if we're honest. I'm sure there are plenty of other important backstage names who should be honored, too. WWE should make an award for that next year.

More wrestling tomorrow.