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Thursday, September 20, 2018

Another Punk movie, Tyrus on air, podcast updates, new WWE Shop merch, MLW in Spanish, MLW expanding signature matches, new MLW venue, new ROH TV matches, Rey signing official, Rayne locked in, Lucha Bros update, SDL audience, Paige documentary in the works, SHIMMER streaming, and Questions on Braun's MITB timing, NXT names not working out on Raw+SDL, dream matches, women slapping men, and 2019 WWE HOFers

C.M. Punk will star in another horror movie. So he is keeping busy without wrestling.

The former Brodus Clay/Tyrus will appear on USA Network's "The Purge" next week. This isn't due to him re-signing with WWE or anything.

- He will also have exclusive Fox News digital content available later this year.

Natalya and Tyson Kidd are on Chris Jericho's latest podcast, discussing Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart.

WWE Shop has Halloween costumes as well as a slew of new custom T-shirts for MMC, 205 Live, Evolution, and Hispanic Heritage Month.

MLW Fusion will have a Spanish-language version on beIN Sports' Spanish-language channel. That's definitely an important move.

MLW is looking to turn WarGames and Battle Riot into annual events. It makes sense to build signature matches and shows.

MLW is working on running Pennsylvania after getting a promoter's license.

ROH's September 29 TV taping has added:
- Jay Lethal and Jonathan Gresham vs. Jushin "Thunder" Liger and KUSHIDA
- Cody vs. Willie Mack for the NWA World Championship in Mack's first ROH appearance in three years. Cody's segments have given ROH fresh names to use.
- Coast 2 Coast challenging for the ROH Tag Team Championship

Rey Mysterio has signed a two-year WWE deal, with the option to give notice ater 18 months. That's plenty of time for him to have a final important run.

Madison Rayne has signed an ROH contract, ensuring she'll be part of WOH going forward. That will be good for her and good for the division.

Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fenix are looking to work NJPW on top of continuing with Impact, MLW, and LU. They are locked into deals for 2019, so WWE is off the table for now.

Tito Santana has launched a podcast called "Calling It In The Ring." Nice to he him still involved in the business.

Smackdown Live drew 2.28 million viewers, getting a slight boost from following Hell In A Cell.

Paige will be the subject of a WWE Chronicles episode.

SHIMMER has launched a streaming service on their website and Roku, with Amazon Fire TV soon to follow.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. That attack was a prelude to having Roman inside HIAC. Heck, it could have been an arrogant warning shot.

2. I think there's something to the notion Vince is trying to turn acclaimed wrestlers into sports entertainers and it results in something that's not what either side wants to see.

3. Hmmmmm…. how about Brock vs. Vader, Cena vs. Austin, and the Steiner Brothers vs. The Authors of Pain?

4. No, but it should definitely lead to a man vs. man or woman vs. woman to pay off the heat.

5. Batista and Kane are important options, too. JBL doesn't really feel like a headliner given the number of years he was a main eventer compared to his whole career as a wrestler and announcer, but I'm sure WWE sees him as worthy of that.

More wrestling tomorrow.

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