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Sunday, March 15, 2020

More coronavirus cancelations, Shane comments on Liddell-WWE, Ryder's toy room profiled, Saturday Night episodes added to WWE Network, Smackdown audience, Matt Hardy denies trademark story, Interview with Becky, past Mania matches on YouTube, and Questions on Smackdown from the WWEPC, running MSG with no fans, Mania options, and Raw's status

Coronavirus-related wrestling updates, in chronological order:
- OVW has canceled TV tapings until April 7

- AAA has postponed Rey de Reyes, which was to feature Kenny Omega vs. Laredo Kid.

- The Rock's Netflix production is taking two weeks off.

- CMLL is suspending operations until further notice.

- Mick Foley and Dolph Ziggler's comedy tour has postponed its Texas shows.

- Lockdown will not be taking place at BCW's venue in Ontario.

- Will Ospreay and WrestleTalk are putting on a no fans event Monday.

- House of Hardcore's April 11 events have been canceled.

- CZW Unapproved will stream live with no fans in attendance.

Shane McMahon commented on Chuck Liddell coming to WWE and the coronavirus. He's not in the WrestleMania decision-making process, so he shouldn't have commented on the show running or not. As for Liddell coming yo WWE, it wouldn't shock me, but I don't think Shane really has any say in that, either.

Zack Ryder's toy room was profiled. That's a very impressive collection.

WWE Network is adding WCW Saturday Night episodes from May 29, 1993 through September 18, 1993 Monday.

Smackdown drew 2.59 million viewers Friday night, up a bit from last week.

Matt Hardy denied stories of trademarking "Twist of Fate." Interesting. I guess WWE just didn't want to remind fans of the move Jeff's brother does.

Becky Lynch discussed Ronda Rousey, Shayna Baszler, and more.

WWE has uploaded past WrestleMania matches to YouTube, including Hulk Hogan vs. Ultimate Warrior and Triple H vs. The Undertaker at WrestleMania 27.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. It was definitely unique and tongue-in-cheek. If BTE and/or Matt Hardy did something similar, I'm sure fans would praise it, but that is what it is.

2. Not happening. I would think it would be a big financial loss to run the building in front of so few paying people.

3. I would think they'd find another venue to run it in, even if that venue is the Performance Center. I would be really surprised to see them postpone the show entirely.

4.a. Almost certainly a way to fill TV time as they had to put a show together at the last minute.

4.b. I wouldn't be surprised to see Elimination Chamber content or other previously shown matches on the show.

More wrestling tomorrow.

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