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Saturday, September 21, 2019

EVOLVE champion debuts in NXT, NXT+WWE live event notes, Interviews with Hassan/Deville/Becky/Kross, assorted wrestling press, possible NXT injury, WWE show name trademark, GLOW renewed, Maria angle update, another Crusher arrest, NXT trademarks, new HonorClub event matches, Von Erichs visit Sportatorium site, Wilde comments on surgery, Tessa heading to RevPro, and Questions on Omega vs. NXT, NXT's USA debut, Scurll and Taven's contracts, and Rock 'n' Roll in NJPW

Austin Theory debuted at Friday's NXT live event, losing to Bronson Reed. Austin is still EVOLVE Champion and will compete there until he loses the championship.

- Io Shirai also worked her first live event since August 9, defeating Mia Yim.

The former Muhammad Hassan got press for being a principal now. He seems like a pretty good guy.

Kurt Angle attended Hyundai's Hope on Wheels event in Washington, DC.

Braun Strowman appeared on a Fox Sports MLB game.

Velveteen Dream is said to have lumbar pain after NXT, with him not being cleared to get back in the ring. This is believed to be a storyline to explain him missing time following his championship loss.

MLB's Anthony Rizzo used The Undertaker's theme before he went to bat Friday night.

WWE has trademarked the name "WWE's The Bump" for a show title. Interesting. I'm curious where we'll see that name used.

"GLOW" has been renewed for a final season. I'm curious how it will do.

Maury Povich weighed in on Maria Kanellis' paternity angle. WWE has pitched to use him as part of it. Hey, if they're going to crazy with it, they might as well go all the way!

The "Da Crusher" statue vandalization has added a second arrest.

WWE has trademarked NXT names Isaiah "Swerve" Scott, Riddick Moss, Fabian Aichner, and Marcel Barthel.

ROH's October 25 HonorClub event has announced Aussie Open vs. PCO and Brody King. Their October 27 HonorClub event has announced "Speedball" Mike Bailey vs. Bandido. Smart move to have fresh lineups for the unique market.

Kevin Von Erich, Marshall Von Erich, and Ross Von Erich visited the former site of Texas' Sportatorium.

At WWE's Philippines event on September 20:
- Chad Gable defeated EC3 in Gable's first live event since July 22 and EC3's first live event since August 18. R-Truth was the guest ring announcer, which led to...
- EC3 won the 24/7 Championship from R-Truth before losing it back. These were Truth's first live event matches since August 17.
- Carmella returned to the ring for the first time since July 29, defeating Mandy Rose.
- Big E and Xavier Woods worked their first live event since August 18, losing to The Revival.

ROH's October 12 HonorClub event has added The Briscoes vs. Luke Hawx and PJ Hawx in a special challenge from WildKat Sports. I can't help but think, like using Aussie Open in the UK, this is a way to boost attendance with the local crowd.

Joaquin Wilde commented on his recent injury. I hope he does good things when he comes back.

Sonya Deville spoke to Sports Illustrated about representing her community and more.

Becky Lynch promoted the Global Citizen Festival.

Tessa Blanchard will debut for RevPro on November 24, facing Kanji.

Killer Kross spoke to Chris Van Vliet. I hope he's able to show what he's capable of soon.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. It was heel promo bait, and pretty successful! It almost got me before I listened to the rest of the interview and it became clear it was a work.

2. Everyone delivered at a high level. I was quite impressed!

3. That's the most specific answer I've heard. There's no word on what's next for him beyond there being obvious places for him to go.

4. We should know pretty soon with Death Before Dishonor a few days away.

5. For a special attraction for fans who wouldn't otherwise have NJPW on their radar. They've been a unique draw and seemingly NJPW wants in on that.

More wrestling tomorrow.

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