Interviews with Sonya/Priest/Bauer/Moose/Swole, new WWE TV deal, Edge injury update, released name taking hiatus, assorted wrestling press, COVID cases affect WWE and AEW, Alexa getting podcast, CHIKARA shutting down, AEW+NXT matches, and Questions on WWEPC reactions, chokeholds in 2020, Drake's 24/7 antics, Orton vs. Christian, and head scars

Sonya Deville spoke to The Sun.

MLW has signed football player-turned-wrestler Calvin Tankman. Tankman had previously tried out for WWE.

WWE announced an Italian TV deal beginning July 1. The multi-year agreement will feature:
- Raw and Smackdown live streaming on DPlay PLUS, with NXT available on-demand a few hours after its U.S. airing.

- Raw, Smackdown, and NXT in Italian commentary on DMAX. Raw will be a two-hour version. 

-- It's notable no WWE TV is airing live on television in the region.

Edge showed his triceps injury. 

Sarah Logan has announced taking time off from wrestling. She's 26, so she's got ample time to explore.

Damian Priest spoke before NXT. Interesting to see that was really his car that was damaged.

The Bump next week has announced Ricochet, Lana, and Natalya.

Dynamite's lineup was changed due to COVID-19:
- QT Marshall was held off Dynamite this week due to being in contact with someone who had COVID-19. 

- Jon Moxley missed Dynamite this week due to being in contact with an individual with COVID-19. AEW is being very proactive with managing the pandemic, an unexpected and major hurdle for the young company.

WWE is facing multiple COVID-19 cases among talent and staff. 

- Talents are being asked to isolate ahead of Friday's taping, should it occur as scheduled. WWE is also asking talent to keep management informed of any travel outside the area close to tapings. 

- Family and friends will not be allowed in the WWE Performance Center for Friday's scheduled TV taping.

- WWE has announced continuing testing for COVID-19 at TV productions. 

Alexa Bliss announced a podcast called Uncool coming to WWE Network. She's a great choice for a host. 

Renee Young appeared on "After The Bell" this week. This was taped before Backstage was canceled.

CHIKARA has shut down following accusations of misconduct by owner Mike Quackenbush and trainer Icarus. Quackenbush is also stepping down from Wrestle Factory. 

- Kimber Lee, Scott Holladay, Danjerhawk and Razerhawk, Green Ant, Joshua Wells, Jhammermeier, Hallowicked, and Frightmare all announced splitting from the promotion.

Elite Canada Championship Wrestling has removed multiple roster members following accusations. 

- ECCW co-owner Jeff Duncan has separated from the company. 

Edge responded to criticism of his Backlash match. I appreciate the candid defense.

MLW CEO Court Bauer spoke to New York Post about DAZN and more. They've really prioritized content deals, to their benefit.

Moose spoke to The Mirror about TNA returns and more:
- I love his current angle.

- EC3 and Eric Young would both be solid additions to the product.

- Naturally the first thought everyone had with his TNA Title was them being unified. That would be a natural Bound For Glory main event.

- Blunt discussion of intergender wrestling.

- One can certainly argue that Impact isn't prominent enough in 2020 to have a true world title. Certainly if it wasn't for their Spike run and the big names who have been through in the past, more would feel similarly.

Big Swole spoke to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs podcast.

Fyter Fest has announced:
-- On July 1:
- Cody vs. Jake Hager for the TNT Championship
- Kenny Omega and Hangman Page vs. Best Friends for the Tag Team Championship
- Hikaru Shida vs. Penelope Ford for the Women's Championship
- Santana and Ortiz vs. Private Party
- Luchasaurus and Jungle Boy vs. MJF and Wardlow

-- On July 8:
- Jon Moxley vs. Brian Cage for the World Championship
- Chris Jericho vs. Orange Cassidy
- Lance Archer vs. Joey Janela
- Young Bucks and FTR vs. Lucha Bros and The Butcher & The Blade
- Brodie Lee, Colt Cabana, and Stu Grayson vs. SoCal Uncensored
- Nyla Rose in action

NXT has announced the next two weeks' episodes as The Great American Bash. The July 1 episode will feature:
- Candice LeRae vs. Tegan Nox vs. Dakota Kai vs. Mia Yim in a number one contenders' match for the NXT Women's Championship
- Roderick Strong vs. Dexter Lumis in a strap match

The Undertaker responded to Madison Square Garden's tribute.

Renee Young announced testing positive for COVID. That's scary. I wish her and those around her the best.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. I haven't seen anything to suggest they're scripted to that degree.

2. Honestly I hadn't thought of that, and I completely understand why that would be uncomfortable to watch. I don't know that WWE will make any changes, however, unless there's a more widespread disapproval of the actions.

3. A lot of Drake's 24/7 shenanigans were his initiative.

4. Christian stood up for someone he's known for decades, even if he was unlikely to succeed. That's grit. And, yes, it was to make Orton look even more despicable.

5. I've actually got to give the edge to Curtis there. Both are scary reminders of the business' less family-friendly, sports entertainment-y aspects.

More wrestling tomorrow.