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Wednesday, March 11, 2020

More coronavirus cancelations, assorted wrestling press, HHH gets new job title, WWE name cleared to return, final Pure Championship contender, new ROH PPV matches, AEW social milestone, Interviews with Ilja/Jericho/Nyla/Matt Hardy, Raw audience, AEW stars wrestling in NEW, NXT names at WWN, ROH card change, PWI publisher retiring, Crockett Cup details, MSG adds NXT match, Impact PPV main event, new WWE trademarks, sports star close to WWE deal, and Questions on switching Roman Mania matches, Cody as Jake's client, WWE's virus plans, and how Brock vs. Drew will go

NJPW has canceled the New Japan Cup tour's remaining dates due to the coronavirus. That tournament was going to determine the next challenger for Tetsuya Naito on March 31. No announcement has been made regarding the title match on that card, which one would assume is also possibly subject to cancellation.

All Japan has canceled shows through March 22 as part of coronavirus prevention.

WWE Shop has merchandise for Florida Championship Wrestling in time with the new documentary. Clever!

Braun Strowman did a hygiene PSA. I love it!

Triple H is now WWE's executive vice president of global talent strategy and development. A lengthy title, but an appropriately important one.

Nia Jax has been medically cleared to return to WWE. Hmmm maybe she's facing Bayley at WrestleMania?

- She will reportedly be at Smackdown on Friday, so that would indeed be a logical possibility.

Kalisto promoted WWE in Japan.

Sheamus promoted WWE in Ireland, which makes more sense.

Jay Lethal has been added to ROH's Pure Championship tournament, completing the field. That's a great move.

ROH's 18th anniversary PPV has added:
- PCO and Brody King vs. Rey Horus and Alex Zayne
- Bully Ray vs. Eli Isom

AEW's Instagram page has hit a million followers. That's better than Impact and ROH combined. It's amazing how quickly they've risen.

Ilja Dragunov discussed wanting to face Aleister Black and more. That would be great!

Raw drew 2.16 million viewers this week, despite Edge's advertised return and following Elimination Chamber. If WWE can't draw with something as big as the Edge-Orton angle, they're in trouble. It's a rough time for Monday viewership.

AEW's Darby Allin and Sammy Guevara will face off in NEW on March 27. Dan Maff is also set for the show. NEW is benefiting from the AEW relationship.

Tyler Breeze has been added to EVOLVE 150. Wow he's been brought even lower than NXT and 205 Live!

WWN's WRESTLExpo has added NXT UK's A-Kid. Glad to see him getting an opportunity there.

ROH signee Adam Brooks will not be at the 18th anniversary PPV due to travel issues. Jeff Cobb will replace him against Slex.

Battlestarr 2020 has added The Briscoes vs. Rush and Dragon Lee.

Chris Jericho spoke to TMZ about the coronavirus. I'm shocked no one's mentioned it in a promo yet.

Jordynne Grace has pulled out of a March 14 indie appearance due to her pending wedding. That's a pretty solid reason!

Nyla Rose was profiled by Great Big Story.

Matt Hardy spoke to Alicia Atout.

Pro Wrestling Illustrated's publisher and editor announced retirement effective June 5. That's really going to be a big change for wrestling.

NWA's Crockett Cup has announced The Rock 'n' Roll Express, Brody King and Flip Gordon, Rey Horus and Flamita, and Thom Latimer and Royce Isaacs. Three more teams will be announced, and a gauntlet match will determine the final team. Tim Storm, Ricky Starks, and Zicky Dice have been announced for that.

- The show will also feature Aron Stevens vs. Trevor Murdoch for the National Championship.

Raw's Madison Square Garden live event on March 22 has added Rhea Ripley vs. Bianca Belair for the NXT Women's Championship. WWE often gives that venue something extra.

Impact Rebellion will be headlined by Tessa Blanchard vs. Michael Elgin vs. Eddie Edwards for the Impact World Championship. That could really be amazing.

WWE has applied to trademark "Apex Predator" for Randy Orton, as well as "The Deadman" and "The Phenom" for The Undertaker.

Rob Gronkowski was reportedly very close to a WWE contract Tuesday. More on this tomorrow.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. It's possible. What we did end up with at WrestleMania 32 with Roman and Brock was underwhelming.

2. Honestly I don't think they should go that route. It feels like a swerve for the sake of a swerve. They've built Cody well as a babyface and should continue to do so.

3. They're going to keep things going as planned unless/until forces outside their control (venues, local governments) get involved.

4. I definitely expect them to protect Brock somehow in defeat. Heck, it's possible that match doesn't close the show.

5. I can't find anything.

More wrestling tomorrow.

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