Brock Lesnar is currently advertised for Raw on February 25, March 18, and April 1 ahead of WrestleMania 35. So, it's not expected he'll be working Fast Lane.
ROH's parent company has created a regional sports network based in Illinois that will feature "local sports programming." Naturally there's speculation this will include ROH, but there was no mention of wrestling in the press release.
Double or Nothing has added Britt Baker vs. Nyla Rose vs. Kylie Rae.
PCO was unable to work Honor Rising due to visa issues. Hopefully he gets to work in Japan in the near future.
Impact's KM (Kevin Matthews)'s contract expires on March 1. So if he doesn't re-sign at the Nevada tapings this weekend, he's likely gone. Other contracts are set to expire, too.
Reno SCUM will work Impact's TV tapings this weekend, since they're from the area.
Rey Fenix is still questionable for Impact's TV tapings this weekend. Obviously it would be great to have him compete, but it might be safer for him to rest up.
Randy Orton is doing a signing at Autorama in Texas on February 16, while Becky Lynch is doing a signing at a Cricket Wireless store in Texas February 17. Both signings are to promote Elimination Chamber.
Double or Nothing officially sold out in around four minutes. It's a testament to how strong the brand is that that's not even a shock anymore. AEW is an incredibly hot product at the moment.
- Cody broke down the ticket sales. For a promotion with no national TV, that's unreal.
ROH's 17th anniversary show has added Rush vs. Bandido. That could really be a lot of fun.
Sasha Banks has been cleared to return at Sunday's Elimination Chamber match. I'm curious how things would have changed if she wasn't, but I'm glad she's going to be part of such an important match.
Smackdown Live drew 2.03 million viewers Tuesday night, rebounding from going against the State of the Union address.
Comedian Ron Funches discussed meeting Ric Flair and more. It's amazing Flair is still an icon in 2019.
WWE honored Pedro Morales. He's an important part of their history.
Elimination Chamber's Braun Strowman vs. Baron Corbin match is now no disqualifications. That will hopefully spice it up a bit.
Ricochet's EVOLVE 123 opponent will be determined by a Twitter ballot. Ricochet vs. Strickland could end up happening in NXT shortly.
UFC's Cain Velasquez discussed training at the WWE Performance Center and more. I mean I guess him replacing Brock would be fresh.
WWE's female wrestling star reality show is casting this weekend in California. I hope everyone who signs up realizes they're going to be a magnet for controversy if they make it to WWE.
MMA's Frank Mir discussed getting into wrestling. We'll see what the future holds for him there.
WWE Network has added the following Hidden Gems:
- Greg "The Hammer" Valentine vs. Ric Flair from Mid-Atlantic Wrestling in 1980
- Greg "The Hammer" Valentine vs. Bob Backlund from WWWF in 1979
- Greg "The Hammer" Valentine vs. Lou Thesz from Championship Wrestling from Florida from 1973.
For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. I expect Vince will tell them personally if he's going to do that so it doesn't leak out.
2. She is known for being emotional at times. She's also known for taking no prisoners.
3. It sets up a future Becky/Asuka match. Going seventeen minutes before tapping definitely doesn't make someone weak! She rebounded within hours by winning the Rumble. And Becky and Ronda already had issues, so it's also not a case of Becky giving up and facing a different opponent.
4. I'd think it's realistic for someone, even an all-time great, to lose to talent 15 years younger than he is. They could be setting up a last match at WrestleMania (Saudi appearances notwithstanding).
5. As long as Renee and WWE are happy with what the other side is doing, I don't really see there being heat. As said, it looks like Dean's leaving on good terms.
More wrestling tomorrow.
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