Christmas SDL lineup, Interviews with Cena/Bayley/Heyman/Xavier, NWA popup matches, Bray's return set, MMC vacation update, Network podcast returning, ROH using NJPW name more frequently, Elite dark match hits Honorclub, Black set for ROH shows, ROH event match set, EVOLVE 118 notes, ROH in Japan dates, Jericho cruise returning, SDL audience, USA praises WWE's ratings, and Questions on the Shield reunion, Carmella moving down the card, and The Elite's decision

Smackdown Live on December 25 will feature:
- Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Rusev for the WWE United States Championship
- Jeff Hardy vs. Samoa Joe
- MizTV with Shane McMahon
- The Bar and SAnitY vs. New Day, Karl Anderson, and Luke Gallows
- Andrade "Cien" Almas vs. Mustafa Ali

John Cena was on Jimmy Kimmel's latest show to talk wrestling and more.

NWA's January 5 event has added:
- Jazz vs. Allie for the NWA Women's Championship
- Willie Mack vs. Matt Cross for the NWA National Championship
- David Arquette in action

Bayley promoted WWE returning to the UK in May.

Bray Wyatt will work Raw's year-end live events. So his social media posts could have been a reference to coming back for those.

R-Truth and Carmella will have their "WWE headquarters vacation" after Christmas, as WWE is running live events nearby.

"Something Else to Wrestle With" is set to return to WWE Network in 2019, likely after WrestleMania. The show could undergo some changes.

Will Ospreay is being scouted for more ROH shows when his NJPW schedule allows. That would definitely be a boost for ROH.

The Elite's final ROH match is now available on Honorclub. Cody, the Young Bucks, and Hangman Page faced Jay Lethal, Flip Gordon, and the Best Friends at the December 15 TV taping.

ROH's January 13 Honorclub event has added:
- The Kingdom vs. Hurricane Helms, Delirious, and Luchasaurus in a Proving Ground match

PJ Black will work ROH's January 12 TV taping and January 13 Honorclub event. ROH is already picking up talent to replenish the roster with The Elite leaving.

At EVOLVE 118:
- The Street Profits attacked Impact's King after a no contest with JD Drake.
- The Street Profits retained their championship over Austin Theory and Harlem Bravado
- Leon Ruff got a WWN contract after losing to AR Fox
- Roderick Strong defeated Darby Allin
- Kassius Ohno defeated Anthony Henry

Paul Heyman was on New York's WPIX to promote WrestleMania.

ROH and NJPW have announced Honor Rising in Japan for February 22 and February 23.

Chris Jericho has announced another cruise for 2019.

Smackdown Live drew 2.21 million viewers Tuesday, so that was a boost from last week.

USA Network praised WWE for delivering ratings success. Even with numbers what they are now, Raw and Smackdown Live are among the top shows on cable.

Xavier Woods gave promo advice.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. There's a knee-jerk reaction to bash WWE booking as illogical.

2. WWE saw more value in pushing other names after they gave her a prominent spot. I can't say I'm upset we're seeing Naomi and Asuka get opportunities instead.

3. If they're going to continue wrestling with NJPW, I think they have the chance to be incredibly successful based on how All In went. It can certainly be argued The Elite was a big part of ROH's success in 2018, and that they can draw crowds without that company's backing.

4. I expect them to be at Supercard unless there's a big falling out of some kind. They were very complimentary of ROH on the way out. As for a full-time return, I'd think that would be behind NJPW and WWE on the list if AEW doesn't succeed. Those talents now what kind of price they can get elsewhere.

5. Not really, since I know not everyone knows resources like cagematch.net exist.

More wrestling tomorrow.