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Monday, April 13, 2020

Interviews with McIntyre/Becky, cruiserweight competitors, assorted wrestling press, Ronda update, and Questions on WWE's Saudi timeline changing, Russo and Cornette on DSOTR, and Brock's next moves

Drew McIntyre spoke to TMZ Sports, The Guardian, and the UK Times.

NXT's Interim Cruiserweight Championship tournament will feature:
- Group A:
-- Kushida
-- Jake Atlas
-- Tony Nese
-- Drake Maverick (who cut a promo about returning to the ring)

- Group B:
-- Isaiah "Swerve" Scott
-- El Hijo del Fantasmo (debuting under that name despite wrestling as Jorge Bolly)
-- Akira Tozawa
-- Jack Gallagher

Becky Lynch spoke about WrestleMania and more.

Charlotte Flair discussed media coverage of women's sports with the Women's Sports Foundation.

Jay Lethal did a watch along for his 2005 Pure Championship win.

Ronda Rousey is not returning to WWE right now, despite stirring things up online. We'll see if that changes, as there's clearly some level of interest after her recent comments.

Ricky Morton's son entering wrestling got press.

Toronto's wrestling history was covered.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. There wasn't much of a firm timeline on when they were going to return there. I expect it's still months off, as there are only two shows per year on the current deal.

Nothing add to 2.

3.a. In this case, both of them were actually there when it was put together. That's different from their opinions on wrestling is or should be in 2020, which is where most people disagree with those two.

3.b. Those involved did some research on the subjects in question. They didn't just pick some people to say controversial things or whatever. I think it has a pretty good reputation, for good reason.

4. They have exemptions for presenting themselves as closed set TV tapings.

5. I expect he'll take some time off, but I'd be surprised if he's not back for Summerslam. I strongly doubt we've seen the last of him entirely. WWE seems content to continue to pay him handsomely for a limited schedule, and he's willing to cash those checks!

More wrestling coming up.

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