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Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Interview with Bellas, Robbie E podcast live, Bryan out of Crown Jewel, more Evolution and Crown Jewel press, Vince and Titus honored, Raw audience, Ronda figure, new WWE digital shows, Braun horror trailer, Tye gets surgery, NXT star working German indie, TLC matches announced, and Questions on RVD-WWE, HBK's return, Victoria-WWE, Evolution special length, and Roman haters turning

The Bella Twins spoke to Bustle.com. This kind of press is why they headlined Evolution.

Robbie E's podcast will be live before Survivor Series from Jimmy's Famous Seafood. James Ellsworth and Francine will be guests. Cool to see Francine back in the mix.

Daniel Bryan has pulled out of Crown Jewel. At one point, there were plans to tape a match with AJ Styles at either the WWE Performance Center or Smackdown Live to be broadcast during the event. There was also talk of Rusev challenging AJ at Crown Jewel, but ultimately they went with Samoa Joe. I can't say I blame Bryan and Cena for pulling out of the event, as long as they're ready to deal with any circumstances arising from not working the show.

Stephanie McMahon spoke to Newsweek about Evolution and Sky News about Crown Jewel. I fully expect the Mae Young Classic and Evolution to become annual events.

Vince McMahon was named as one of the powerful people in entertainment. It's hard to argue that. I'd say Stephanie McMahon and Triple H are climbing that list, as well.

Raw drew 2.47 million viewers, slightly down from last week.

Ronda Rousey's first WWE action figure is now available to order.

WWE has announced two new digital shows: Baron Corbin's Haunted World and Talking Snack with Cathy Kelley. Good to see talents getting to show another side of themselves.

Mark Henry discussed John Cena not working Crown Jewel. Henry is a WWE ambassador and doesn't have the kinds of opportunities Cena has outside of wrestling, so he's not in a position to do what Cena did.

- Linda McMahon deflected comment on the matter.

Titus O'Neil was honored by Forbes. Great work!

The MLB champions got a custom championship.

Braun Strowman got a horror movie style trailer. That's pretty cool.

Tye Dillinger is getting hand surgery after being injured Monday night. I hope he doesn't miss much time.

NXT's Marcel Barthel is working German promotion wXw's 18th anniversary event. There's a strengthening relationship between WWE and wXw.

WWE is seeking a writer's assistant.

TLC's venue is advertising:
- Braun Strowman vs. Drew McIntyre
- Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose for the Intercontinental Championship
- Ronda Rousey vs. Nia Jax for the Raw Women's Championship
-- I'd assume these are placeholder matches, but certainly all are plausible for that show.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. He had visual impairment from a concussion that has prevented WWE from using him. He's also notorious for wanting to be a bigger part of the picture than bookers want him to be. So, they're using younger, more manageable talent without post-concussion issues.

2. Pretty much everyone has that one pitch/payday they'll come back for. He's been offered a significant sum to have a low-stakes tag match, so I can't say I'm shocked he returned.

3. It is interesting she hasn't even appeared for the company, since she still wrestles here and there outside of WWE.

4. They got the time they were given by the networks.

5. Hopefully now if they do boo the character/push, they can still appreciate the man going through such a real battle.

More wrestling tomorrow.

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