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Monday, April 27, 2020

UK promotion launches app, wrestler's son signs with NFL, podcast guests, Lawler addresses Raw remark, indie wrestler passes, Smackdown wrestler gets press, Smackdown adds tag match, and Questions on Gronk's status as champion, Braun's title reign, Drake's in-ring future, and AEW hiring Chioda

Insane Championship Wrestling has launched an app, linked to its on-demand service, YouTube channel, and more.

Rick Steiner's son has signed with the NFL. Just in time to challenge for the 24/7 Title!

Damian Priest is on the Swerve City podcast.

Jerry Lawler discussed his "ramen noodle moonsault" comment on his podcast this week, explaining his intention was to play the character of the behind-the-times, clueless announcer. Boy is that a shoot. Having the 70-year-old Lawler at the commentary desk is indicative of WWE being generations behind at developing voices for their programs. Hopefully MVP and/or Mickie James take over his role at some point as the veteran wrestler providing insight.

Priscilla Kelly is on Brandi Rhodes' latest podcast.

Independent wrestler Cosmos passed away at 52 from the coronavirus. Sad to see that.

Smackdown wrestler Daniel Vidot got local press for his TV debut.

Smackdown has announced Big E and Kofi Kingston vs. Forgotten Sons. It's unclear which two members of the latter faction will compete in the non-title match.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. WWE is actively promoting Gronkowski as champion despite the trade, so they will address his title status at some point in some fashion.

2. It will likely depend on how long WWE goes without being in front of a live audience. I could see The Fiend taking it back from Braun and him being the one to lose to Roman as was planned earlier in the year, but ultimately things are very up in the air as far as Roman is concerned.

3. No way would they ask me and I'm not even remotely qualified!

4. It wouldn't shock me to see the guy leaving put over the names staying in three straight matches. I really don't see it as a punishment of any kind. If anything WWE's doing him a favor by letting him work a few weeks after his release.

5. It's not a bad idea given his experience.

More wrestling tomorrow.

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