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Friday, December 7, 2018

Becky return update, WWE Mexico attendance note, Omega doc coming, new MLW contracts, Marko note, MLW home talks to other promotions, NXT UK names barred from another promotion, WWE interested in NJPW star+ROH star+2nd generation star, another expected NXT signing, WWE women's tournament coming?, new Hidden Gems, HHH welcomes NXT hire, podcast notes, new NXT correspondent, NHL team to hold WWE night, WWE working with international Special Olympics, Becky signing, ex-WWE Creative name working with ROH, another ROH contract coming due, PCO pulls from non-ROH dates, new ROH TV match, Hennig passes away at 82, GLOW up for Golden Globe, new TLC match, Jarrett promotes SDL move, Flair on comedy special, NXT name back in action, and Questions on The Club's WWE contracts, Ziggler's non-WWE endeavors, Onita-CZW, what's next for The Elite, and my first indie show

Becky Lynch has been cleared from her concussion, but not her fractured nose, so she hasn't been doing anything physical on TV. She is expected to be completely cleared for TLC. They're in a tough spot if they advertise her and she can't compete. They could have Ronda attack her before her match or something, but I don't think they want to turn Ronda. Fans are definitely going to want to see Becky wrestle that night.

WWE's Mexico City show drew around 12,000 fans, the same as CMLL drew the night before. Each promotion drew a very different crowd. It's worth noting WWE only ran Mexico once this year.

Kenny Omega will be the subject of an HBO Canada documentary. I'm curious how him working WWE Canadian shows would affect attendance there.

MLW has signed Ace Romero to a new deal, as well as signing Richard Holliday.

WWE and AAA are both interested in Marko Stunt, but his injury puts any potential plans on hold.

Impact and Jerry Jarrett have spoken to BeIN about putting their wrestling shows on the network, but MLW has U.S. exclusivity for the channel.

NXT UK stars are no longer allowed to work Fight Club Pro, despite it being Trent Seven's promotion. That's a pretty wild situation.

WWE is interested in KUSHIDA, Karen Q, and Rachael Evers (Ellering). KUSHIDA would be an interesting addition. Karen could work out as a Chinese signing. Evers has been expected for a long time given her dad's connection to WWE.

- KUSHIDA's NJPW contract expires at the end of January, so we should know what his future holds soon. If he does go to WWE, he's expected in NXT.

Jonah Rock is expected to join NXT in January. He's definitely got a really impressive resume.

WWE is considering a Queen of the Ring tournament with Raw and Smackdown Live women. That could certainly be a workable idea. This could make for a second yearly women's PPV.

WWE Network's latest Hidden Gems are Jerry Blackwell vs. Colonel DeBeers from AWA in 1986 and ECW's Stairway to Hell match from 1998 with Buh Buh Ray Dudley/D-Von Dudley/Big Dick Dudley vs. Tommy Dreamer, The Sandman, and Spike Dudley.

Punishment Martinez got the customary Triple H signing picture. He can definitely be someone there.

Duke "The Dumpster" Droese is on Stone Cold's latest podcast.

Musician Alicia Warrington has joined the NXT broadcast team as Alicia Taylor. It looks like she'll be a correspondent. Glad to see someone with a passion for wrestling picked for the role.

The Shockmaster was discussed on a Star Wars fan show.

NHL's New York Islanders will have Mick Foley, Sgt. Slaughter, and Bobby Roode as part of a WWE-themed night on December 12.

WWE is partnering with the Special Olympic World Games in 2019.

Becky Lynch held a signing in New Jersey December 7, presumably to promote WM35 weekend in the area.

Former WWE Creative member Kevin Eck has joined ROH full-time. I'm curious what changes that will mean for their process.

Beer City Bruiser's ROH contract expires at the end of the month. He might stay with the company on a per-date deal. It looks like Silas Young has moved on from working with him, so we'll see how much of a priority The Bouncers are.

PCO has pulled out of all non-ROH bookings after signing an exclusive deal. I'm a little surprised ROH isn't letting him finish what he's already been advertised for, at least on dates they don't have anything scheduled.

Brandi Rhodes will challenge for the Women Of Honor Championship on ROH's December 15 TV taping. This will almost certainly be her final appearance there.

The Best Friends have a new ROH shirt.

Larry "The Axe" Hennig, father of Mr. Perfect and grandfather of Curtis Axel, has passed away at 82. PWInsider.com has a rundown of his career.

- WWE and Curtis Axel remembered Hennig.

GLOW's Alison Brie got a Golden Globes nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy.

TLC has added Natalya vs. Ruby Riott in a tables match. I'm sure Liv and Sarah will be present.

Jeff Jarrett promoted Smackdown Live's move to FOX during an NFL game in Tennessee. I'm glad he and WWE are on good terms.

Ric Flair will be on comedian Ron Funches' January 4 TV special. That should be interesting.

Kairi Sane has returned to action, teaming with Dakota Kai to defeat Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir on NXT's December 6 Wisconsin show. I'm glad she's well enough to compete again.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1.a. I fully expect AJ Styles to stay in WWE as long as he can keep contributing in the ring. This is very much a case of him getting paid well while he can still bump.

1.b. Karl and Luke would be ideal for the reported All Elite Wrestling if it makes sense financially for them. Unless something really changes for them in the next nine months or WWE wants to keep them around to be fed to other teams, they might be looking for a new home for 2020 and beyond.

2. Ziggler can take outside comedy/TV gigs. That could be what the story came from.

3. They think he'll be an attraction outside their usual crowd.

4. It's expected The Elite are founding their own promotion working with the owners of NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars. They are also expected to keep working NJPW. Of course, that could change.

5. The only one that comes to mind is CWF Mid-Atlantic a number of years back. It was a long night considering I didn't know most of the people on the card or what their current angles were.

More wrestling tomorrow.

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