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Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Coronavirus-related wrestling updates, top names on Raw, Raw notes, WWE MSG return update, Raw audience, WrestleCon doesn't have to pay, Rock shouts out Baszler, AEW merchandise helping coronavirus, AEW name missing Dynamite, free wrestling content, Benoit VICE trailer, and Questions on Tessa as champion, Shayna's Chamber booking, changing NXT names, and hiding talents

Coronavirus-related wrestling updates:
- AAA has postponed all events until further notice.

- WWE is considering holding the Hall of Fame ceremony at Summerslam.

- Starz' "Heels" has halted production.

- ROH has canceled all events through the end of May. So, Supercard, the Pure Championship tournament, the Women's Championship tournament, and War of the Worlds are all off. That's very, very significant. ROH is extending Honorclub subscriptions for 90 days as a result.

- NXT this week will see changes in its production, focusing on interviews and other outside-of-the-ring content.

- Smackdown on Friday and Raw on Monday will air from the WWE Performance Center. Raw's March 23 date is being moved to a Smackdown taping on July 31.

- NWA streamed NWA 70 last night and is releasing special merchandise to benefit staff.

Brock Lesnar, Randy Orton, and Drew McIntyre are advertised for Raw next week.

Edge had travel issues Monday, but was able to drive from North Carolina to Florida. That's dedication!

Becky Lynch's truck was going to be part of her WrestleMania entrance. I wonder how much that cost.

Stone Cold indicated he had x-rays after Raw.

WWE is set to return to Madison Square Garden on June 27. This date was booked before the coronavirus scare.

Raw drew 2.34 million viewers this week. I would think Steve Austin's appearance would have something to do with that.

WrestleCon will not be charged by the local hotel for canceling their event due to the emergency declaration issued regarding large gatherings. It's asinine that the hotel considered otherwise.

The Rock supported Shayna Baszler on Twitter. Always cool to see that.

Chris Jericho and Cody have T-shirts supporting coronavirus relief. At least Jericringe is being channeled for good now.

Marko Stunt is likely missing Dynamite due to feeling unwell.

Colt Cabana released his Wrestling Road Diaries movie online for free.

EVOLVE released Adam Cole vs. Walter for free. NICE.

Chris Benoit's "Dark Side of the Ring" episode got a trailer. That's going to be tough to watch.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. It made sense with how they had booked her. It wasn't a spur-of-the-moment publicity stunt. It's worth the chance to have another credible main event presence and do something fresh.

2. I love it!

3. Right? The people who want them to push new talent, particularly from NXT, should have seen that match as a way to build Shayna pretty decisively. I see what people wanted the match to be, but WWE wisely chose to establish the star.

4. I think it's just a matter of liking the name Raquel more for her character.

5. I think it's related to Parts Unknown. Either that or Hornswoggle rents by the hour. No, the ring crew will disguise someone on the way to the ring while the lights are out during a commercial or video package.

More wrestling tomorrow.

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