New Day has been added to Raw's Madison Square Garden event on March 16, challenging The Bar alongside Titus O'Neil and Apollo in a triple threat match for Raw's tag team championship. WWE often stacks up shows in that venue.
Jonathan Coachman was named in a lawsuit against ESPN regarding alleged sexual discrimination and harassment. While Coachman is not a defendant, the lawsuit accuses him of having a reputation of making unwelcome sexual advances. ESPN stated they have already internally investigated the matter and found it without merit. ESPN intends to defend themselves in court.
- Coachman responded to the allegations on Twitter: Tweet 1, Tweet 2, Tweet 3, Tweet 4. WWE is investigating the matter. I hope this situation is handled appropriately. No one should feel unsafe around work colleagues. Similarly, no one should have their reputation falsely attacked. We'll see how this plays out.
Jim Ross recently underwent one of what will be several eye surgeries. I hope all goes well for him long-term in that department.
Renee Young missed Raw and Smackdown due to illness. She intends to return for Fast Lane. Renee has become an invaluable part of WWE. I hope she's healthy and around for quite some time.
The Miz's Wrestlemania match might end up involving more than Seth Rollins and Finn Balor. Presumably that means Miz will let everyone else fight it out and sneak out with the title. An A-Lister takes care of his accolade no matter what!
The Bar are expected to defend their championship at Wrestlemania against a team that's "not currently a team." That's an interesting tease if it comes to pass. No telling what WWE has up their sleeves there.
"Ultimate Deletion" between Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt at the Hardy Compound will likely be before Wrestlemania 34, rather than part of that show. It's going to be tricky doing something for the live crowds while still treating audiences to the craziness of what we've seen previously at the Hardy Compound.
Alberto El Patron was at WWE headquarters recently, as he was interviewed for an upcoming Rey Mysterio project the company is working on. While there, he met with Vince McMahon. This is all understandably leading to speculation WWE is seeking to sign Alberto once his Impact contract expires next month. Technically WWE shouldn't be talking to someone currently signed to another company about working for their own company, but I doubt Impact's going to put up an expensive legal fight in their current state.
- Alberto has been announced for AAA Triplemania on August 25, which is currently just a one-time appearance. That's the company's biggest show of the year. WWE would likely let Alberto work the event if he did sign back with them, as it's a Saturday and Summerslam is the previous week. If not, WWE would likely do something to compensate AAA for not being able to have him work the show, as Alberto has committed to working the event five months out.
Titus O'Neil is heading to South Africa to promote WWE. That's definitely world-wide!
WWE is selling official socks with designs of different superstars. That's amazing, but the lack of Alexa is disappointing.
Braun Strowman spoke before Raw. This man NEEDS to walk out of Wrestlemania with the Universal Championship.
ROH updated the state of HonorClub:
- They're in early testing for Apple TV, Roku, Android TV, as well as apps for iOS and Android.
- ROH has plans to expand the service to other platforms as time goes on.
- ROH is upgrading its video quality this week.
- More classic content is coming.
For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. I definitely think Roman doing more "real" promos will endear him to his detractors. I've said before that they've got to be careful how much they try to appeal to the supercritics, but I think the message that "Brock is just here for the money while wrestling is in my bloodline" is one that can work for all sets of fans. Similarly, I loved the idea Brock is just going to leave WWE with the title and place it in the Octagon. They're smartly playing off real events.
1. I definitely think Roman doing more "real" promos will endear him to his detractors. I've said before that they've got to be careful how much they try to appeal to the supercritics, but I think the message that "Brock is just here for the money while wrestling is in my bloodline" is one that can work for all sets of fans. Similarly, I loved the idea Brock is just going to leave WWE with the title and place it in the Octagon. They're smartly playing off real events.
2. I'm of the viewpoint that saving Brock's appearances makes them more special when they happen. Putting talents on TV every week just to have them on TV every week waters them down.
3. It all depends on the talent and how the streak ends. I definitely think Asuka will be fine when she loses. She's already made it.
4. It's definitely meant to be a spectacle and an attraction rather than a straight-up great match, although surely Triple H and Angle are capable of delivering at a high level. And I'd MUCH rather Ronda tap Stephanie out than Charlotte.
5. That project could really put Stephanie on the map if and when they pull the trigger. There's nothing saying she can't have one autobiography at this stage and another when she's in a much bigger position in the industry.
More wrestling tomorrow.
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