Wrestling content updates, Interviews with EY/Gargano/Miz/Gallows/Cody, WWE says goodbye to Kairi, Variety takes aim at WWE, NWA title defense set, more former WWE names debut in AEW, Dynamite+NXT matches, and Questions on more women in WWE, WWE faces taking issue with Seth, wasted world title reigns, and AEW competing with NXT

FS1 will air Summerslam 2019 August 11.

Eric Young spoke to Chris Van Vliet about leaving WWE. He covered similar ground as other people who didn't like their time there. 

Triple H thanked Kairi Sane following her WWE departure. I really hope there are more joshis on the way; they add something unique to WWE. 

- WWE did a farewell video to her. Very gracious exit. 

Seeking Alpha previewed WWE's Q2 financial release.

Variety gave WWE heavy criticism before their Q2 financial release:
- TV revenue is much, much larger than any of their other pieces of business, which makes sense. They are primarily a TV business.

- Yes, FOX being in more homes than USA is a key factor.

- Ratings are definitely significantly down. The factors that have led to that have been obvious for years and are finally affecting the audience level in a prominent way.

- Wow they're pulling out a lot of Vince soundbites. He has shifted what he feels is at fault for lower ratings. Again, it's crystal clear there is a huge disconnect between the type of talent Vince has effectively spotlighted and the type of talent being signed by Triple H. Frankly I'm shocked Vince didn't change that department some time ago. 

- THANK YOU!!!! Yes, storylines have really improved lately.

- To me the question is if the expenses in talent signings and development have been justified. How long does it take for a Cesaro to become a WWE star? Why are Finn Balor, Johnny Gargano, the Undisputed Era, Io Shirai, and others in "developmental" this many years later? What else could they possibly need to prepare them for Raw or Smackdown? What would justify keeping them on the lower-rated and less lucrative brand?

Johnny Gargano spoke to Sports Illustrated to promote NXT. It's a shame to hear he's so self-critical; he's an incredible person who works hard to deliver the best. 

Big Show will cross over with Gabriel Iglesias on Netflix as part of his show.

The Miz spoke on Booker T.'s podcast.

"Talk N' Shop A-Mania" got a trailer. It does feel like the way to be successful in wrestling now is to something unique like this.

"The Bump" revealed their awards winners.

Doc Gallows is on the Wrestling Inc. podcast.

Cody spoke to ESPN before Dynamite:
- I'm really curious if having Dark on TV will dilute AEW.

- I'm all for showing a variety of names on the show, though it does feel like they have too many to showcase. 

- I'd love to see talent from Impact, ROH, NWA, etc. pop up in AEW.

- I miss Death Triangle.

- Miro in AEW works on paper, though they already have some promising talents who have been pushed aside.

- I'd love to see more from Tessa. 

- Very glad there's no heat with the Good Brothers. 

NWA Women's Champion Thunder Rosa will defend that championship at a Texas independent show on September 18. NWA has really stalled due to COVID.

The former Zack Ryder (Matt Cardona) appeared on Dynamite this week, saving Cody from a beatdown from Dark Order. They're really on that fine line of having too many former WWE names. Frankly he's going to have to prove he belongs. I think he can do it, but we'll see.

The former Cameron (Ariane Andrews) has entered AEW's Deadly Draw women's tag team tournament. She'll be teaming with Nyla Rose. I hope they know what they're doing hiring her. Her WWE tenure is the exact opposite of what AEW fans want, but it's been long enough where she can reinvent herself.

Dynamite has announced:
- Jon Moxley vs. Darby Allin for the AEW World Championship
- Cody and Matt Cardona vs. John Silver and Alex Reynolds
- Kenny Omega, Hangman Page, Young Bucks, and FTR vs. Brodie Lee, Colt Cabana, Evil Uno, Stu Grayson, Five, and Ten. Heavy Dark Order presence on that episode. 
- Chris Jericho and Orange Cassidy having a debate

NXT has announced:
- Damian Priest vs. Oney Lorcan vs. Ridge Holland in a North American Championship contendership qualification match
- Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel vs. Kyle O'Reilly and Bobby Fish for the Tag Team Championship
- Rhea Ripley vs. Dakota Kai for the number one contendership to the women's championship

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. I really don't think there's time or space for that many additional titles. I think WWE is continuing to grow the number of women in the company, but there are still a lot of over men in the company they're not going to push aside just for greater representation. As we've seen, the changes in NXT take time to take hold on Raw and Smackdown because there are already a lot of spots filled there. 

2. We've already seen a good number of people stand against him. Others are busy with other people and things. That doesn't mean they don't take issue with him as well. 

3 isn't wrestling related. 

4. As Dave knows, Russo won the title as a fluke and lost it briefly thereafter. I'd say any title reign done without a plan to focus on that champion was bad. Chris Sabin as TNA Champion comes to mind; he was champion for a month and completely overshadowed.

5. AEW is competing with all the wrestling shows. It's just that with NXT being the same time and being aimed at a similar audience, that's what most people will note. Of course you can also point out NXT being put on by a company with decades of live event experience and nearly a billion dollars in revenue. In that context, AEW winning head-to-head is very impressive. 

More wrestling tomorrow.