Wrestling content updates, Interview with Rollins, Dark lineup, AEW signing, another August WWE PPV, NXT expands writing team, WWE Network tier update, Japanese legend health problems, international notes, AEW star loses title, more on Deadly Draw, WWE furlough update, more on Storm leaving WWE, Gargano+LeRae note, NJPW U.S. tournament set, and Questions on Joe on commentary and WOW's future

ROH TV this week focuses on Joe Hendry.

Lucha Central has announced a fan-designed PPE mask contest. That's clever!

Seth Rollins spoke to talkSPORT about stars who are stepping up in 2020.

Lana and Natalya did a fan Q&A.

Dark has announced:
- FTR vs. Brian Pillman, Jr. and Griff Garrison
- Jack Evans vs. QT Marshall in Evans' first match since March 11.
- The Butcher & The Blade vs. Private Party
- Joey Janela and Sonny Kiss vs. Peter Avalon and Brandon Cutler
- Scorpio Sky vs. Will Hobbs
- Gunn Club vs. Aaron Solow and Serpentico
- Abadon vs. KiLynn King

Ricky Starks showed the effects of Darby Allin's skateboard.

AEW has signed Eddie Kingston. Very glad to see it. I hope he's utilized well. 

WWE Payback will air August 30, a week after Summerslam, from the WWE Performance Center. Very interesting to suddenly add a PPV a week after their next PPV. I hope there's a good justification for it.

NXT has hired at least two more writers. I see why they want to change things there, though really the changes need to come from the top. 

WWE is currently not planning a "premium" tier of WWE Network.

Antonio Inoki is battling cardiac amyloidosis, an incurable heart condition. That's very sad to hear. 

NJPW's Summer Struggle will be the first wrestling event at Jingu Stadium since 1999.

NJPW's King of Pro Wrestling content was legitimately a Kazuchika Okada idea.

Riho lost her Stardom High Speed Championship. I wouldn't assume that means anything regarding AEW.

Stardom's Itsuki Hoshino has retired due to injuries.

Mexico City's commission is encouraging wrestlers to get other jobs during the pandemic. It has distributed food and medicine to wrestlers out of work. Things are really rough right now, and it doesn't look like shows are going to return anytime soon. 

AEW's Deadly Draw women's tag team tournament will take place on YouTube on Mondays. I'm surprised they're going that direction with it, since it seemed like a way to feature more women on Dynamite. 

WWE has extended furloughs for staff until August 28. A number of those affected are looking for other jobs.

Lance Storm leaving WWE was due to potential COVID effects in traveling back and forth to Canada. He is open to returning when the pandemic passes.

Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae are planning on having children. The current angle is a way for them to work together in case they don't get a chance down the line.

Kevin Owens was at Raw but not used after script changes.

NJPW has announced New Japan Cup 2020 USA, featuring eight U.S.-based wrestlers in a single elimination tournament airing on NJPW Strong. The winner of the tournament will earn a United States Championship match. Notably, Brody King and Jeff Cobb are involved. Cobb is a free agent, but I believe Brody is still under ROH contract.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. I would think the injuries and Wellness policy violation played into it. They also want an analyst in that role with Lawler being kept away from tapings. I wouldn't think they've completely closed the door on his wrestling career yet.

2. I POPPED for the Memphis burial. Andy Kaufman would be proud. 

Nothing to add to 3. 

4 is a repeat.

5. It looks like they're planning a revival on another network. 

More wrestling coming up.