Interviews with Schiavone/Cena, WWE event on DVD early, Tribute press and visitors, Becky AXXESS sells out quickly, Dunne on changes to UK scene, Connor's Cure gets big donation, SDL audience, Raw live event notes, and Questions on beating the champion in a non-title match, Finn reuniting with Karl and Luke, Brian Christopher's cause of death, NWA's title deposit, and wrestlers as independent contractors

Tony Schiavone is on Chris Jericho's latest podcast.

John Cena was on "Good Morning Britain."

WWE Evolution is now available on DVD at Walmart as an exclusive with that venue. It wasn't expected to be out until January.

Tribute to the Troops got local press from a FOX station, an NBC station, and the Kileen Daily Herald.

- Booker T., Dana Warrior, Christian, and Sin Cara were also at the event.

Becky Lynch's Royal Rumble AXXESS signing sold out in 90 seconds. She definitely has a lot of support. Notably, her signing is the only one to sell out so far.

Pete Dunne discussed NXT UK's effect on the British wrestling scene. NXT is definitely competing with the U.S. indie scene, as well as Impact and ROH. That's good for current wrestlers getting paid well, but it could stifle options for wrestlers to get experience before they come to NXT.

WWE and Connor's Cure gave $1.2 million to fight pediatric cancer. That's amazing! Glad to see WWE using their reach for something like that.

Smackdown Live drew 1.95 million viewers this week, the lowest number since the 2016 presidential election. It's possible coverage of President Bush's funeral played a role in the low numbers this week. WWE is unquestionably struggling to maintain viewership.

At Raw's December 5 Chilean event:
- Gran Metalik unsuccessfully challenged for the Cruiserweight Championship
- Rhyno teamed with Jinder Mahal and The Revival in a loss to Titus Worldwide, No Way Jose, and Heath Slater. So Rhyno could be returning as a heel.
- Ronda Rousey's mother was in attendance. Ronda defeated Nia Jax by disqualification when Tamina interfered. Ronda then demanded a handicap match, which she won by tapping Tamina out.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. One argument I've heard is that it's one thing to beat the champion in a non-title match, but doing so with the championship on the line is a much bigger ordeal. It's like the difference between beating the Super Bowl champions during the regular season compared to actually winning the Super Bowl.

2. I really doubt it. It's more likely Finn recruits among the Raw roster. WWE clearly doesn't view Karl and Luke as big assets on either show.

3. I don't remember it being concluded, so I'm glad someone asked and got official word.

4. The NWA wanted to make REALLY sure those smaller promoters protected the championship and that it safely made it to the next venue, since each territory was only loosely connected. I wouldn't think such a practice exists today, since it's less likely someone's going to "go rogue" and steal a title. Potentially losing a relationship with WWE or whomever would be its own deterrent.

5. That would have to be determined by the IRS and any potential courts that take up the case. WWE has definitely made considerable effort to keep their talent classified as they are.

More wrestling tomorrow.