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Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Revival/Maria Twitter feud, Cena's Mexican cousin returns, Interview with Natalya, Rumble ticket sale, WOW debut lineup, WWE donates to Civil Rights museum, WWE looking over Vince biopic script, WWE Network changing providers, injured names at WWEPC, MLW signings, ROH signings, ROH producer update, Corgan at ROH TV, Lawler signs new deal, Tag Wars participants, and Questions on WWE podcasts, WWE's "new direction," AEW changing what Vince does, and AEW's status

Dash Wilder took a shot at Matt Taven for using The Revival's finisher, which Maria Kanellis chastised Dash for. Dash then responded. It's not out of the realm of possibility we see the two teams clash at some point given the speculation of The Revival heading to AEW.

Juan Cena met the Lucha House Party. "Juan" appeared on live events after John Cena's "firing" during the Nexus angle, but sadly never appeared on TV.

Natalya spoke before Raw. Notably, she said she expects Chyna to go into the WWE Hall of Fame at some point. I imagine it will happen at some point, even if it's part of a DX group induction.

Royal Rumble had a two-for-one flash sale Monday. With trying to fill a stadium, I see why they're looking to get more seats accounted for!

WOW's debut episode Friday will feature:
- Santana Garrett vs. Jungle Grrrl
- The Beast vs. Stephy Slays
- Abilene Maverick vs. Fire

WWE donated $10,000 to the National Civil Rights Museum. That's awesome.

WWE executives are looking over a new draft of the Vince McMahon biopic. The project is very much still active.

WWE Network has switched streaming providers to Endeavor. It looks like WWE's planning for something new with the service.

Sin Cara recently worked out at the WWE Performance Center as part of preparing to return to the ring. I'm curious what he'll do when he's cleared.

- Sami Zayn also recently worked out there. It looks like WWE's seeing who might be able to return during the Royal Rumble.

MLW has signed CZW Champion Mance Werner as well as The Almighty Sheik (formerly Joey Machete). They're picking up names left and right.

ROH has signed PJ Black and Tracy Williams. I'm glad to see Black in a regular role again.

The former Joey Mercury has returned as an ROH producer after the case against him was dismissed.

Bully Ray worked as a producer for ROH this weekend, so he's still very much a part of things after Final Battle.

Billy Corgan was backstage at ROH's Saturday TV taping. That makes sense with the NWA Championship on the line then.

Jerry Lawler has signed a new two-year WWE contract. He will be on commentary during the men's Royal Rumble this year. Lawler and Vince McMahon go a LONG way back, so he's pretty much got secure employment as long as he wants it.

ROH has announced the participants in Tag Wars later this month:
- Jay Lethal and Jonathan Gresham
- PCO and Brody King
- Juice Robinson and David Finlay
- TK O'Ryan and Vinny Marseglia
- Colt Cabana and Flip Gordon (if Flip is able to compete)
- Coast 2 Coast
- Mark Haskins and Tracy Williams
- The Bouncers
- Kenny King and a partner of his choosing
- Cheeseburger and Eli Isom
- The Boys
- Karl Fredericks and Alex Coughlin of NJPW's California dojo

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. They've played around with some similar concepts in video form. I could see them doing more in that direction on a higher tier, but I think it would mainly be like "WWE Now" and "Bring It To The Table" rather than something someone would make independently.

2. Given how many fans have talked about wanting to see Attitude Era 2.0, I'd think they'd like those moves! If fans want to see more like NXT, the Mae Young Classic, etc., they need to show they'll support that style and those wrestlers on Raw or Smackdown Live.

3. If AEW draws similar (or better) numbers to Raw or Smackdown Live, WWE might change things. Vince essentially needs to be shown that a style other than what he does can be successful at the level WWE is, especially if it draws fans away from what he does.

4. We are seeing names we hadn't seen as much (or at all) before the announcement, so progress has been made. I always say WWE didn't get where they are overnight, and they're not going to be able to change things but so much at a time. The big test will be WrestleMania season. How many part-timers will be prominent?

5. More shows are planned after Double or Nothing, and they're working on a TV deal. Kenny Omega is under NJPW contract through January 31 and can't legally do anything with any other group until February 1. However, it's expected he's going to AEW.

More wrestling tomorrow.

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