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Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Assorted wrestling press, wrestling passings, released name in Raw script, Vince facing lawsuit over XFL, WWE faces anonymous complaint, released stars' next moves, Gronkowski returning to NFL, Raw audience, Interviews with Callihan/Bucks/Dustin Rhodes, MLW digitizing old series, new Rebellion match, and Questions on Ronda's comments, WrestleMania's length changing, and WWE TV with no crowd

Drew McIntyre homaged Shawn Michaels at the end of Raw. It looks like he's able to let loose and have fun; it's good to see.

Triple H will be on the next "After The Bell."

Memphis worker Travis Scott Bowden has passed away just short of turning 49. PWInsider and F4WOnline remembered him.

- AEW noted his passing.

Sarah Logan was originally scheduled to be part of Raw despite being released. She is still in the non-compete phase of her deal, so WWE can continue to use her in the meantime. We'll see if she ends up appearing on TV again.

XFL commissioner Oliver Luck is suing Vince McMahon for wrongful termination, asking to be paid for the remainder of his contract.

- Vince McMahon's attorney responded, disputing the allegations. This could get pretty rocky.

WWE is the recipient of a public complaint from an alleged employee asking for tapings to be shut down. This employee claims he is being forced to work under conditions that violate social distancing guidelines and further claims fearing reprisal if this issue is brought up to WWE officials.

- WWE issued a statement responding to the complaint. We'll see if any action comes of it.

The Revival tweeted a video with "Fear The Revolt."

- The Revolt is also the name of a North Carolina independent team, who are taking exception to the former Revival potentially using that name.

The Colons have been booked for Legends of the Ring on October 3 in New Jersey as themselves and Los Matadores.

WWE Network has added a Takeover compilation.

WWE Shop has added Zubaz designs. What year is it???

Booker T. discussed Howard Finkel on his latest podcast.

Rob Gronkowski is returning to the NFL as part of a trade. He still had a year left on his contract.

- WWE tweeted with the idea he is still part of the roster. We'll see what comes out of that.

Raw drew 1.84 million viewers Monday night. Things are really sinking in the COVID era.

The Bump featured Triple H, Daniel Bryan, Nia Jax, Dolph Ziggler, Brie Bella, and Drake Maverick.

Wrestlenomics looked at WWE's layoffs.

WWE Ride Along this weekend will feature The Street Profits in one car and Mandy Rose and Otis in another.

Smackdown's "hacker" has started a Twitter account.

Sami Callihan spoke before Rebellion. I'm really interested to see what's next for him.

EC3 teased a new character. I expect we'll see him on TV again in 2020.

The Young Bucks spoke to Sports Illustrated about BTE hitting 200 episodes. Good to see they're now realizing the realities of running a broadcast wrestling product.

Dustin Rhodes spoke to TVInsider before Dynamite. I'm glad he's had this crowning final chapter to his career.

MLW's Underground series is being digitized. It's unknown what the next steps are for the footage.

Jazzy Gabert's first post-WWE match was released on YouTube.

Former WWF official Billy Caputo passed away at 72. PWInsider remembered his career.

Rebellion Night Two has added Joey Ryan vs. Cousin Jake. The world championship situation will also be addressed. I can't help but think Ken Shamrock will challenge Michael Elgin after Ken beat Callihan.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. Frankly I think Ronda was just having fun stirring up talk about her future. As for her WWE deal, it's for one year as a wrestler and two as an ambassador with the option to wrestle further.

2. This is more of a political question than a wrestling one, honestly, so I'm skipping it.

3. I absolutely preferred two four hour shows, but I can't help but think things will be back to their usual length next year. Vince likes his biggest show to be, well, the biggest show.

4. That's been in the works for months on the Raw side and to a degree on the Smackdown side. I saw it as Paul Heyman and Bruce Prichard being able to set directions and let them play out. I do think being able to tape things in groups was a factor, too, but I largely have seen it as a result of Vince being focused on the XFL's launch. I wouldn't be surprised if things start to revert to how they were now that the XFL is done.

5. Let's be honest. WWE would be skewered for piping in an audience when it's clear there's not an audience in attendance.

More wrestling tomorrow.

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