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Sunday, February 2, 2020

Assorted wrestling press, Network removes classic episodes, ROH name signs new deal, SD audience, new Takeover match, FOX-Roku update, WWE team asks for releases, Backstage updates, NFL name invited to WWE event, Ryback wants trademark, Moxley interview, EVOLVE departure, MLW announces another working agreement, NJPW title change, NXT live event notes, and Questions on Cena's in-ring future, Vince firing the co-presidents, Network tiers, and Hogan in Saudi Arabia

Becky Lynch's "WWE 365" episode has finished filming.

WWE Network has removed two Prime Time Wrestling episodes due to music licensing and needing to blur the "Superstars of Wrestling" name. The September 18, 1989 and October 2, 1989 episodes should return when those issues are corrected.

Xavier Woods spoke to ESPN about appearing at NHL All-Star Weekend. I'm very disappointed there wasn't a reference to The Goon.

Lacey Evans promoted an upcoming WWE live event.

- Lacey and her daughter are in an upcoming Foster Farms commercial.

Brody King has signed a new ROH contract. That's great. He's building a solid resume there.

Smackdown drew 2.42 million viewers, slightly down from last week. That's a soft number to follow Royal Rumble.

Takeover:Portland has added Dakota Kai vs. Tegan Nox in a Street Fight. They've got a big opportunity there.

KM did stunts on Saturday Night Live this week, covering for NFL's JJ Watt. Good to see him getting work outside of wrestling.

Natalya's latest Calgary Sun column welcomed Edge back to WWE.

FOX and Roku have signed a new licensing deal.

The Revival have reportedly asked for their WWE releases again. I was under the impression their deals were coming due in the next few months regardless. They're definitely going to be on AEW's radar. A new environment would probably good for them at this point.

Drew McIntyre will be on WWE Backstage this week.

C.M. Punk's next WWE Backstage appearance will be February 11.

Triple H invited Rob Gronkowski to Summerslam. There's an obvious 24/7 Title storyline with him and Mojo, but I don't expect that to be built up all the way to August.

The Big Guy is asking WWE to drop the Ryback trademark. I don't expect they'll do him such a favor.

Jon Moxley discussed Chris Jericho's cruise and more. He's really enjoying his time in wrestling.

Chris Jericho's son has begun amateur wrestling in high school. Maybe he'll feud with Dominick someday.

Anthony Henry has left EVOLVE. We'll see if he pops up somewhere else.

MLW and Dragon Gate have announced a working agreement. Dragon Gate talent will begin appearing in MLW once visas are approved. MLW is really building a coalition for their talents.

The Guerrillas of Destiny are the new IWGP Tag Team Champions, defeating David Finlay and Juice Robinson in Georgia. Nice to have a notable title change in the U.S. I expect we'll see them defend the title at Supercard of Honor.

At NXT's February 1 Florida live event:
- Oney Lorcan worked his first NXT live event since October 19, teaming with Danny Burch to beat Rinku Singh and Saurav Gurjar.
- Dio Maddin worked his first match since August 24, defeating Cal Bloom.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. He's said he's open for WrestleMania. That could just mean a cameo and/or a squash. His future in-ring endeavors will probably be few and far-between.

2. He IS WWE management, pal! There's not a lot anyone else can really do given the percentage of stocks he owns.

3. It seems to still be in the works. That's a massive endeavor that's not going to be rolled out overnight. I expect we'll know more on the upcoming earnings call.

4. I wouldn't expect him to wrestle. It could just be a promo/appearance.

5. That's a good question, actually. It would be a great place to do his tour!

More wrestling tomorrow.

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