Lashley update, GFW scouting in Canada, Horsewoman at NXT taping, assorted WWE press, BFG on the road, WWE mobile games coming, Interviews with Cena/Henry, Impact audience, NXT name deals with Irma, NXT team back in action, and Questions on headlining the 2018 HoF, Batista's WWE status, honoring backstage employees, acknowledging sources, and future Mania locations

Lashley is still listed as part of the active GFW roster, so presumably we will be seeing him more despite the angle of him asking for his release.

GFW is using Scott D'Amore's Border City Wrestling to scout new talent. One of the top reasons for hoping the company remains in a position to have a national TV show is for more talent getting TV exposure who otherwise wouldn't.

Shayna Baszler was in attendance at NXT's most recent taping. I hope WWE is on the path to signing her after they used the MYC to promote her so heavily.

New Day was part of an in-ring segment where a Hawaiian football player learned he was getting a full scholarship. That's pretty cool.

Former FCW trainer Steve Keirn was profiled. That's a really powerful story. Some territory era wrestling was INSANE.

WWE referee Scott Armstrong was honored in Alabama. That's really cool.

Mark Henry showed off his strength on ESPN, alongside the insufferable Michelle Beadle. 

GFW teased the location for Bound For Glory, which will not be in Orlando as originally planned. People are going to be disappointed if it's not a big destination after teasing a UK show. I hope having the show on the road is the right move financially; I do like the big show being in a more prominent location.

- GFW is expected to hold the show and the following TV tapings in the Ontario area. Anthem Media made this call, as they're based in that area. GFW is expected to return to Universal Studios in 2018.

WWE has signed a multiple-year deal for mobile games, which will incorporate upcoming Mattel action figures. That's pretty cool! This could very well be why Undertaker was present at Summerslam weekend - his likeness could have been digitally scanned for this game.

John Cena was on ESPN to discuss his upcoming schedule. He will be part of WWE's upcoming live event in China. I hope other superstars are brushing up on their Mandarin if they want to have the same impact Cena has in the market.

Kalisto was part of the Hispanic Heritage Awards in Washington, DC. That's great!

Natalya put over WWE's work with Connor's Cure.

Mark Henry discussed Owen Hart and more. He's slipping into the ambassador role pretty well; I assume he's under a legends deal or something now.

Impact drew 239,000 viewers Thursday night, another pretty dismal number.

NXT's Lacey Evans faced flooding from Hurricane Irma. That's sad to hear. I hope she's able to get things back in order soon.

TM-61 worked a dark match at Thursday's NXT taping, so they're back in action after the long injury. I hope they can get some momentum going; NXT has some really talented teams right now.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. Taker, since New Orleans was where The Streak ended. I expect that's the direction WWE will take, too.

2. I'm almost positive everything got worked out for him to be free of WWE commitments. He might have left a little earlier than they expected, but I strongly doubt he's still under a deal there.

3. I REALLY, REALLY hope so. Even if it's something they do like the legacy wing of the Hall of Fame where it's not an official part of the ceremonies.

4. Every once in a while, someone will pretty much out themselves as a source, but I don't think it would be appropriate for me to do so here.

5. Parts Unknown! Despite so many wrestlers coming from there, we never see a show in the market.

More wrestling tomorrow.