WWE 2018 PPV schedule, more WWE in the UK, Starrcade update, WWE doubling up on venues more, WWE names working on film, wrestling book and magazine notes, another Foley tour, Kamala update, Impact TV home dropped by Dish, and Questions on hypercritical fans, the siege angle, Suplex City, fans' risks at ringside, and Flair's "30 for 30"

WWE has released their PPV schedule for 2018:
-  It looks like they're slowing down on plans to do so many shows. That's probably a good move.

- Having five Takeover events is pretty big. Full Sail might have seen its last one!

- Money in the Bank being dual-branded is cool if they don't have four of those matches for each brand's men and each brand's women. That would be overkill. I'd like to see, say, four members of each roster in the match and the winner being able to cash in on either show. That would be a lot more interesting, as it opens the door for someone to instantly switch sides as a surprise.

- I hope WarGames II is built as well as this one was, because this was pretty much the perfect storm.

WWE has officially announced their May 2018 UK tour. They'll be going on quite the European adventure that month with the previously announced dates.

The Club is still set for Starrcade 2017, so maybe they'll face The Rock 'N' Roll Express after all.

WWE is working on doing more back-to-back Raw and Smackdown tapings in the same venue for 2018. I'm fine with that if it's good for attendance! It's probably more convenient for everyone.

The Miz, Becky Lynch, and Shawn Michaels will be in the sixth "Marine" movie, so Becky was written off TV for some time following Smackdown. I love the story of Miz replacing Cena in the franchise.

Brooklyn Brawler has released an autobiography, exclusively on Amazon. That should be pretty interesting.

Jim Ross got press for "Slobberknocker." I'm glad it finally got released.

Sean Oliver wrote a book about his experiences in the business, which has been released as a paperback and ebook.

Mandy Rose is on the cover of December's "Fitness: Curves" magazine. That could have something to do with her sudden appearance on Raw.

Mick Foley is going on tour in Q2 2018 to build to the 20th anniversary of his famous Hell in a Cell match with The Undertaker. Foley has been able to turn the bumps in the match into a very profitable speaking tour.

Lana got press for being in "Muscle and Fitness Hers." I'm glad she's been able to be more than Rusev's manager.

Kamala is now breathing without mechanical assistance, and has been taken off post-surgery medication. He is awake and alert. All those things are positive signs. I wish him well with his recovery.

Pop Network was briefly pulled off Dish Network as part of a dispute between its parent company and the satellite provider. As such, Dish subscribers could not watch this week's Impact as it aired. The audience was already going to be down for Thanksgiving, but this will give it an even bigger hit.

For my take on Wednesday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. With more fans having access to the Internet (and an outlet to express their concerns) than years ago, the vocal minority of critics is going to be a lot more visible, particularly when they have a sympathetic audience. I'd absolutely like to see fewer repetitive complaints in the column, but that's the kind of audience that is drawn to these kinds of websites. It's not just a wrestling thing by any means, as people will track down every little detail in a comic, movie, etc. to criticize. Thankfully most of the audience just watches the show and doesn't go out of its way to discuss every tiny detail they think is bad or inconsistent, but part of the audience sees hypercriticism as a sign of intellectualism and superiority.

2. They could have done more, although that could have been a mess with all the logistic issues of changing people's schedules to be at TV instead of their home brand's live events.

3. A lot of fans enjoy Suplex City, and it is fun in its own right, but I do like Brock more when he shows more of what he's capable of. But, hey, they're going to pay and push him the same whether he has a match of the year candidate or just coasts through, so I can see why he does the bare minimum!

4. Yes, sometimes such things happen. If a fan needs serious attention, WWE has medical staff on hand. WWE's legally covered, though, as by buying a ticket, you're assuming the risks.

5. I definitely find Flair a tragic figure, outwardly living such an incredible life but inwardly never being happy with what seems so great. Honestly, I imagine a lot of people are in similar positions. I don't know if WWE will be willing to paint anyone in such a light, but ESPN will almost certainly do more in that light.

More wrestling coming up.