STARDOM name booked for ROH, new ROH matches, Dream goes private, Elite merch returning to Hot Topic, SDL star becomes commentator, new WWE merch partner, three NXT signings, Impact expands Mexican deal, MLW gets a sponsor, Dreamer discusses AEW, WWE backstage notes, former Impact name passes, WWE reveals Rumble announcers/panelists, another WWE name at PC, Flip injury update, Dalishus returns, Stephanie on ESPN, Ronda goes in on Sasha, Lisowski memorial update, Worlds Collide replacement, Rumble Kickoff matches, SDL dark matches, and Questions on fans respecting tributes, WWE not promoting stars in movies, putting Raw and SDL on the Network sooner, who's in charge on WWE TV, Shane-Miz, and WWE roster crowding

STARDOM's Mayu Iwatani has been announced for ROH's February 9 TV taping and February 10 HonorClub event in Florida. She's definitely an asset for the WOH division.

ROH's January 25 HonorClub event has added Jay Lethal vs. Vinny Marseglia for the ROH World Championship. Marseglia is replacing the injured Chris Sabin.

ROH's January 26 HonorClub event has added Marty Scurll vs. either Mark Haskins or Jonathan Gresham. Whichever man doesn't advance in Tag Wars will be his opponent.

Velveteen Dream has made his Twitter account private after his recent tweet about knowing his worth. He's currently scheduled for Royal Rumble AXXESS' Worlds Collide tournament, but not listed for either Takeover:Phoenix or Royal Rumble itself.

The Elite is getting merchandise in select Hot Topic stores. If the shirts sell well, they will be sold in more locations. It will be very interesting to see how their merch does vs. NJPW's.

Aiden English has joined 205 Live as a "guest commentator" through WrestleMania. That could be a good career transition for him given his lack of momentum as a wrestler.

WWE announced New Era Cap as a partner. The company will create hats for WWE beginning in April.

NXT has officially signed 3.0 and Nick Comoroto. 3.0 has appeared on Raw and NXT previously, but not under that name. They've been working in the business since 2003. Comoroto has appeared for both ROH and EVOLVE, but not regularly.

Impact has announced a more comprehensive Mexican TV deal that will add the company's PPV events. Impact has seen success in Mexico lately.

MLW announced GoDaddy as a sponsor, with incorporation beginning during next Saturday's live episode. It will be interesting to see if an MLW personality ends up in a commercial for the service, as Candice Michelle did years back.

Tommy Dreamer discussed AEW on Busted Open Radio. I fully think he could end up part of the project, behind-the-scenes and/or on-screen given his appearance at All In.

Rowan was backstage at Smackdown Live, though Harper was not. WWE could have been evaluating Rowan to see where they're going next with him.

Mike Kanellis and Maria Kanellis were notably absent from Smackdown Live/205 Live. At this time both remain with WWE.

Impact personality Belladonna passed away at 40. That's a sad turn of events.

WWE revealed the announcers and panelists for Royal Rumble. That's a LOT of names shifting around. They must have a lot they want to get over during the Rumble matches to have four names at the booth.

Dolph Ziggler was not at Raw after working this weekend's live events. There is still no solid confirmation of him moving on from WWE at the end of the month.

Sin Cara recently worked out at the WWE Performance Center. He could work with Rey Mysterio when he returns to the ring.

Flip Gordon is confirmed to have torn his right MCL at January 13's HonorClub event. It's believed he will return for G1 Supercard. I'm curious how he'll fit into things on that event.

Vik Dalishus was profiled ahead of returning to the ring more than a year after an awful leg injury.

Stephanie McMahon narrated a Special Olympics special for ESPN. That's a big charity for WWE.

Ronda Rousey "shot" on Sasha Banks on Instagram. That was pretty stiff!

Reggie "Da Crusher" Lisowski will be honored with a memorial in Wisconsin come June. That's pretty cool.

Otis Dozovic has been replaced in the Worlds Collide tournament. Shane Thorne will have his spot instead. With Otis no longer being part of NXT, that makes sense. Thorne is kind of an odd pick to replace him, though. How about Punishment Martinez?

Royal Rumble's Kickoff Show will feature:
- Rusev vs. Shinsuke Nakamura for the WWE United States Championship
- Buddy Murphy vs. Akira Tozawa vs. Kalisto vs. Hideo Itami for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship

Heavy Machinery defeated The Colons before Smackdown Live, while Asuka retained her Smackdown Women's Championship against Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch after 205 Live.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. I'm honestly not sure what this is asking.

2. Thankfully the audience doesn't try to get themselves over during those moments. It helps that tributes usually start the show, so the crowd isn't riled up yet.

3. Those aren't WWE Studios productions!

4. NBCU and FOX don't want that to be an attractive option for viewers. They want people to watch Raw and Smackdown Live as they air, with every single commercial!

5.a. The McMahons set the matches, rather than delegating to those incompetent GMs who tanked the ratings with their poor decisions.

b. There's speculation they wanted to do Shane vs. Miz right after Crown Jewel, but instead have moved it down the line (likely WrestleMania), so they're filling time before the turn. We'll see.

c. I definitely think that's part of the problem. Triple H has hired a LOT of talents, and there's only so much room to feature them all when wrestlers are seemingly having longer careers on Raw and Smackdown Live. WWE used to have a day every so often when they'd cut a dozen or so wrestlers, but now talents are generally making it through their deals. And, of course, WWE is relying on certain top names as long as they can, so talents can only make it so high.

More wrestling tomorrow.