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Friday, September 28, 2018

NJPW injury, Impact name likely working AAA more, MLW channel back on the air, big Janela injury, Canadian wrestler honored, wrestlers running for office, MYC name blocked from U.S., Ospreay-WOS update, All In distribution update, Impact vs. ROH tag on Y2J cruise, Rey-Aro Lucha update, Hardy content for Network, podcast notes, HHH vs. Taker on WWE Network, Interviews with Bryan/Lita, Taker at another big WWE event?, Owens parents profiled, Kofi honored, more on Impact tapings in Nevada, ROH TV match set, MYC second-round preview, UK promotion at Wrestlecon, and Questions on Sabu in WWE, sports teams getting titles, 205 Live names on Raw, getting paid to walk out, and Aries the vegan

YOSHI-HASHI was legitimately hurt at Destruction at Kobe, due to slipping and hitting the ring apron. He was hospitalized, but released later that night.

Scarlett Bordeaux is expected to work AAA more after her TV debut brought a lot of interest.

MLW's channel has signed new deals with Dish Network and Sling TV, so that will expand the Fusion's audience. They're still off DirecTV and Comcast.

Joey Janela is likely out of action for six-to-ten months after a knee injury. That's really bad timing coming off working All In.

Edouard Carpentier was inducted into the Quebec Sports Hall of Fame, making him only the third wrestler to have that honor.

Former Tough Enough winner Daniel Rodimer is running for Nevada state senate, while the former Lancelot Bravado is running for North Carolina state representative. We'll see if either man follows in Kane's footsteps.

MYC competitor Nicole Matthews had issues coming to the U.S. recently and is now banned from entering the country for five years. That's unfortunate for her wrestling prospects.

Will Ospreay will work WOS' live events in January and February. Grado, Joe Hendry, Viper, and Kay Lee Ray are also on the tour.

All In is being planned for DVD distribution, which makes sense given how successful it was.

Chris Jericho's cruise will feature ROH's Cody, Young Bucks, Marty Scurll, and Hangman Page against Impact's Johnny Impact, LAX, Cage, and Sami Callihan. He's got something interesting working there.

Rey Mysterio is expected to remain part-owner for Aro Lucha, though that project seems to have stalled.

The Hardys are expected to be part of a WWE project, possibly a Halloween Network special. This could lead to further content. That could be good for Matt in particular, since his in-ring future is on hold right now.

Cody and Bill Watts are on Jim Ross' latest podcast.

WWE Network's latest Hidden Gems are Triple H vs. Undertaker matches from 1996 and 1997. A collection focusing on those two facing off is also coming soon.

Impact is looking to sign LAX to longer-term contracts. That makes sense as the company builds the team.

Daniel Bryan talked to promote the 2019 Royal Rumble.

The Undertaker is advertised for a Survivor Series weekend autograph signing, which of course is leading to speculation he'll be at that event.

Kevin Owens's parents were on "My Son is a WWE Superstar."

Kofi Kingston has been honored as one of the 100 Coolest Dads in America.

Impact Wrestling's November tapings will be on the 11th through 13th in Nevada, at the same location ROH and Ring Warriors have used. It will be interesting to see how attendance is compared to those promotions.

Nick Aldis vs. Christopher Daniels is set for ROH's Saturday TV taping.

Jim Cornette discussed doing commentary for NWA's 70th anniversary, potentially returning to CZW, and more on his latest podcast.

Lita spoke about women's wrestling now vs. then. There's no telling what she would have faced if certain social media sites were around during the issue with Edge and Matt Hardy.

The Mae Young Classic's second round opponents faced off. Good idea. There are definitely some workers with potential there.

Revolution Pro Wrestling will be part of WrestleCon 2019, marking their third straight year there. I'm curious if Impact will be on the show again.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. Sabu actually seems to get pretty regular work. As for why he's not in WWE, he probably doesn't want to be, and I doubt WWE wants to use a 53-year-old guy who doesn't want to cut promos and is mostly known for his hardcore stuff. He really burned his bridge in his first run there, and there are a lot of talents they'd much rather deal with.

2. The WWE Title is more well-known.

3. Vince is looking for more managers, and Lio and Drake fit the bill. I don't think it's part of a greater plan to drop 205 Live, since the names involved are still on that show, but I also wouldn't be surprised in the least to see the show cut when Smackdown Live moves to Fridays, since it's not really a big draw.

4. Austin actually has a shirt about "those gimmicks in the mail called bills." These days WWE pays a talent their downside guarantee while they're out.

5. He's been public about being a vegan for a good while now, being interviewed on the subject a number of times. If it's a work, it's a very well maintained one.

More wrestling tomorrow.

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