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Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Wrestling content updates, virtual convention set, ROH stars advertise dojo, former world champion done with Impact, Interviews with Liv/James Storm, tattoo lawsuit moves forward, WWE roster change, and Questions on Vince's explanation for ratings dropping, AEW pre-emptions, and political gimmicks

Triple H, Kyle O'Reilly, and Santos Escobar will be on "The Bump" this week.

Sami Zayn is on New Day's latest podcast.

Tony Khan is on Brandi Rhodes' podcast.

WWE Network this week will add:

- The Miz and John Morrison on The Best of WWE

- Best of NXT in PROGRESS Volume 1

- wXw Shotgun 2020 Episode 3

- EVOLVE 129

- ICW Fight Club 99

- Drew McIntyre's WWE 24 following Takeover 31.

Cauliflower Alley Club is holding a virtual convention Saturday featuring Big Show, DDP, Madusa, Eric Bischoff, Bushwhackers, Blue Meanie, Jerry Brisco, Steve Keirn, and more. 

ROH's Cheeseburger and Sumie Sakai have launched a website for their dojo

Rob Van Dam and Katie Forbes are done with Impact as a result of their current storyline ending. The door is open for them to return. I'm a little surprised they didn't stretch things to Bound For Glory. I'm curious what Sami Callihan will do at that show now. I definitely wouldn't expect RVD to do a full-time deal with either WWE or AEW, but I could see him doing a Royal Rumble or something here and there.

Liv Morgan spoke before Raw

WWE's lawsuit regarding Randy Orton's tattoos will move to a jury, as a judge has ruled that WWE videogames did use the tattoo artist's trademarked designs. The case will now argue whether or not the tattoo usage infringed on copyright, and, if so, what damages to award. This could really change things for how tattoos are presented in video games going forward.

James Storm discussed getting a WWE offer earlier in the year, but plans being held off due to COVID. We'll see if he ends up there at some point. I wouldn't expect Beer Money to have a huge run at their age and being best known for their work in another company some time back.

Dana Brooke has moved to Raw. She teamed with Mandy Rose to defeat Natalya and Lana Monday night. 

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:

1. He also blames talent not grabbing the brass ring/connecting with the audience. I expect that will continue. Vince has been in charge for a long, long time. He trusts his judgment.

Nothing to add to 2 or 3.

4. Ultimately it has helped them, as their audience will follow them to other timeslots. They do want to stay on a consistent night where possible, though, and Wednesday is their best chance to do that under the WarnerMedia umbrella. As long as NBA is shown there, they're going to be moved at times. 

5. I really don't think WWE wants to potentially alienate even more fans with a political talent. If fans want to see people cut promos regarding current events, they can flip the channel to cable news.

More wrestling tomorrow. 

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