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Wednesday, May 13, 2020

WWE content updates, WWE taping update, Becky updates, Impact signs TNA name, ROH-Sinclair update, another AEW ladder match competitor, Interviews with Glacier/Jericho/Otis/Melina/Alice Cooper, WWE+AEW appearances, WWE alum challenging trademark, MLW revamping radio network, Raw audience, new Dynamite match, NWA airs lost episode, new NWA series coming, Japanese promotions relaunch streaming service, AEW Dark update, Moose thanks TNA alumni, WWE titleholder stripped of championship, and Questions on AEW as a sport, MITB's stipulation, Heyman in the HOF, AEW crowd noise, and referees

Asuka will be on the next episode of The Bump.

Otis and Ricky Steamboat were on WWE Backstage.

Mick Foley will have a Best of WWE Network special Thursday.

Monday WWE taped:
- Raw for May 11
- Main Event, Smackdown and 205 Live(!) for May 15

Tuesday WWE taped:
- Raw for May 18
- Main Event, Smackdown, and 205 Live for May 22

Becky Lynch is expecting a child in December. There is no timetable for her to return to the ring, and she had been looking into acting projects before the pregnancy, so it's entirely possible her priorities are shifting from WWE.

- Becky spoke to People regarding her pregnancy and her relationship with Seth Rollins.

- WWE Shop has "The Mom" and "The Ma" merchandise, which Becky acknowledged. I love it!

- Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, and Mick Foley all congratulated Lynch.

Asuka didn't know she was winning the women's championship when Money in the Bank taped.

Impact has signed Crazzy Steve to a multi-year contract. Interesting to see him back in the mix, but he didn't get signed elsewhere.

ROH is preparing more TV content. I would think a series using their many years of past footage would be apropos.

AEW's Casino Ladder Match has added Orange Cassidy. Honestly I wouldn't be shocked if they had him win it. AEW's a trip sometimes.

Glacier is on VOC Nation's In The Room podcast. Here are highlights. It does really feel like the process of making your way up the ranks and having someone vouch for you has been replaced by making a name for yourself and being noticed.

Karl Anderson is opposing WWE's trademark of his name, which was sought when he was still under contract there. Anderson alleges that WWE has acknowledged his ownership of the mark.

The Bella Twins and The Miz will appear on Peacock's upcoming variety show.

Karl Anderson, Luke Gallows, and Rocky Romero's "Talk'n Shop" podcast is returning to MLW Radio Network when it relaunches in the spring.

MLW is expanding its radio network reach with Libsyn, who has worked with Spotify and Pandora in similar capacities.

Raw drew 1.92 million viewers, a decent boost from last week. Becky Lynch, Edge, and Randy Orton likely played roles in boosting the post-PPV episode.

Roman Reigns is in Netflix's "The Wrong Missy."

The Rock is set for "The Tonight Show" Friday.

Dynamite has added Kenny Omega and Matt Hardy vs. Santana and Ortiz.

Chris Jericho promoted AEW with Rich Eisen.

- Jericho will appear on "Ridiculousness" tonight.

Otis spoke to Sports Illustrated about winning MITB. Good story on his background.

NWA aired the "lost" episode of Powerrr that led into Crockett Cup.

NWA has announced a new series, Carnyland. That's an interesting name to say the least. We'll see what comes from it.

DDT, Pro Wrestling NOAH, and Tokyo Joshi Pro will share a new streaming service, Wrestle Universe.

Melina spoke to Alicia Atout.

AEW will have another "Double Dark" next week.

Moose thanked those who appeared in his Impact Wrestling opening via past clips. That was beautiful.

Alice Cooper discussed WrestleMania III, which FS1 aired a lot of Tuesday night.

Sami Zayn is no longer Intercontinental Champion, having been stripped for not appearing at WWE tapings. A tournament will declare the new champion with the first matches happening on Smackdown. I'm interested to see who ends up with the title.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. Interestingly enough the TNT Championship booking has felt pretty "sports-based" as far as wins and losses being important. I'm willing to give them something of a pass since some stars haven't been able to work the tapings, but yes, some parts of AEW are more concerned with that initial "sports-like" pitch than others are. AEW continues to build its identity from a variety of viewpoints.

2. No. Like the Royal Rumble, the MITB winner can challenge any brand's champion.

3. Heyman is of course deserving of the honor, but I'd rather him go in after he's no longer actively participating in the business. I'd make that a general rule for the Hall of Fame personally.

4. Having a small crowd has absolutely benefited AEW. I think they've gone too heavy on the absurdity, though. As for WWE not "putting smiles on people's faces," that flies in the face of the booking of the two Performance Center PPVs. That's an absurd opinion, frankly.

5. I can see that argument. I suppose in kayfabe AEW referees are just really lax.

More wrestling tomorrow.

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