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Wednesday, April 3, 2019

SDL live event note, NJPW name done, another WM35 title match teased, Impact execs at AAA MSG conference, UWS notes, Interviews with Natalya/NXT UK stars, names in town for Mania, Miz reality show renewed, WM35 week notes, Raw audience, assorted wrestling press, Rey injured, WWEPC recruiting football players, SDL dark match, Gallows trademark initially refused, ROH signs first developmental talents, and Questions on Becky losing, Taker's in-ring future, and why Batista came back

Smackdown Live's Monday night live event was Zelina Vega's first match since the Royal Rumble, and her first live event since January 7. Vega lost to Carmella Monday night.

NJPW's Michael Elgin has left the company, as his contract has expired. I'm very curious what he does next at 32 years old.

The Revival have been challenged for their Raw Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania by Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins, who are local to the site of the event. I mean, yeah, how many talents would even be around after 269 straight losses, much less asking for title matches?

Impact executives will be at AAA's Madison Square Garden press conference, which suggests the two sides could work together for that show. It would definitely be a major milestone for Impact.

Rob Van Dam is doing a meet-and-greet before United We Stand.

United We Stand will have a pre-show on FITE, with KM and Fallah Bahh competing in a tag match.

Natalya was on Busted Open Radio to discuss Ronda Rousey and the Hart Foundation.

Eve Torres, Bray Wyatt, and Kane are in town for WrestleMania, so we could see Bray pop up on Raw or Smackdown Live. 

"Miz and Mrs" will have a 20-episode second season. The show is currently airing the final 14 episodes of season one. That's big for the couple and for WWE.

- Maryse was backstage at Smackdown Live.

WrestleMania week's schedule was promoted by WWE.

Raw drew 2.64 million viewers, slightly up from last week.

WWE posted guidelines for WrestleMania AXXESS.

Johnny Gargano is doing a Reddit AMA before Takeover. That's pretty cool.

WWE has been nominated for and honored with a number of Webby Awards.

Drew McIntyre, Mickie James, and Curt Hawkins will be at the New York Mets' WWE Day VIP appearance.

NXT UK's Eddie Dennis and Xia Brookside are on the "17 Questions" podcast.

Rey Mysterio was pulled from wrestling on Smackdown Live due to an ankle injury. It's unknown if he'll be able to work WrestleMania or what the backup plan is if he isn't cleared.

WWE is offering two AAF players opportunities at an upcoming tryout. That's clever!

Before Smackdown Live, Lacey Evans defeated Nikki Cross. Lacey does wrestle, just not often on TV.

Bray Wyatt is advertised for the Puerto Rico Comic Con on May 17.

WWE has applied to trademark "RKO" for clothing and toy purposes.

Luke Gallows' attempted "Doc Gallows" trademark has been given initial refusal due to confusion with WWE's trademark of his current ring name. I'm curious what name he'll use post-WWE if he can't get that name approved.

The ROH Dojo has signed Moses Maddox and Jasper Kaun as their first developmental talents. That's a great investment for ROH's future.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. After so many Brock wins, I wouldn't put it past Vince!

2. He's expected to work the next Saudi Arabian show in May, which could always be a squash of an up-and-coming heel if he doesn't feel up to working a long match (yay). As for any appearances after that, I assume it's a case-by-case basis. If it's a big enough show and payday, he'll consider it, but obviously his body isn't what it used to be.

3. He wants a better/bigger ending than how his 2014 run wrapped up. AND this way he can end Triple H's career!

4. I don't know enough about the situation to comment.

Nothing to add to 5.

More wrestling tomorrow.

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