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Monday, August 3, 2020

MLW pre-empted, Jericho trademark, draft update, Bella children born, Raw title match set, R-Truth guests, Steiner's Shoney closes, ROH hiring staff, new Dynamite match, and Questions on WWE vs. AEW venues, WWE on Sirius XM, dropping titles, unifying titles, and WWE's use of Kairi

MLW Underground has been shifted on BeIN Sport due to sports coverage. MLW was aware of the pre-emption in advance. It's likely more such conflicts will occur.

Chris Jericho has trademarked "DemoGod." The walking meme strikes again. He's devaluing himself the more this goes on, as it will be hard to take him seriously above mid-level in WWE after this run.

WWE is looking to hold a draft in September or October. Frankly a large change in the roster would be entirely justified at this stage. "Raid" NXT and move some unused and underused names to Full Sail.

Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella announced their son has been born. I really think Bryan's getting ready to embark on a life outside of the ring. 

Nikki Bella announced her daughter has been born.

Apollo Crews returns on Raw to face MVP for the United States Championship. Two straight weeks of disputed titles being determined, though for different reasons.

Roman Reigns and Drake Maverick are on this week's R-Truth game show.

Scott Steiner has closed his Shoney's in Georgia due to COVID-19. Sad to see. I wish him the best.

ROH is looking for a graphic designer.

Dynamite has added Ortiz and Santana vs. Best Friends.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. WWE has long been built on large spectacle, so it's been hurt with the move to the PC. AEW has absolutely had the advantage there. 

2. I fully expect there would be a lot of reruns. It doesn't feel like there's a massive demand for WWE content right now, so I'm skeptical about that idea.

3. I could definitely see one show or the other feeling slighted if they don't have a world title. It does feel like a pretty small world with Bayley and Sasha having four title belts between them, for instance.  

4. I wouldn't be against them coming up with a new title to replace the U.S. and IC Titles. Call it the Rising Superstar Championship or something. Honestly if they're going to try to win a younger fan base, it could be worth dropping a lot of traditions that don't mean anything to those under 35. Looking at you, Survivor Series. 

5. In WWE's eyes, Kairi was someone who could work hard and make her opponents look good, so that's how they used her. I absolutely think they could have done a lot more with her and her colorful gimmick. 

More wrestling tomorrow.

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