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Saturday, July 13, 2013

Full Performance Center press conference and other notes, Interviews with Hardy/Daniels/Ambrose/Henry, more on "Total Divas", Impact audience, and Questions on turning Cena heel (again), topping HBK vs. Taker, the Wyatts on Twittah, technicalities, and MITB

Here's the full press conference for the opening of WWE's Performance Center. I think them opening that might be important or something?

Jeff Hardy was interviewed by little Jimmys. This is the future of journalism I think.

Christopher Daniels talked about never going to WWE and more. Entertaining guy. I like the idea of making the most of what's given to you instead of waiting for the right character, and opportunity. I like him alright, but I don't think he's someone that WWE needed/needs to sign.

Here are some first-hand notes on the WWE Performance Center. It sounds like they really know what they're doing. I like the idea of different trainers for different skill/experience levels. I thought Steve Keirn was out, but apparently not. The idea that WWE higher-ups could watch everything they do immediately is really cool. The doctor idea is also very important.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

Dean Ambrose had another big interview. I wouldn't hold my hopes up for him winning MITB.

Here's a press release for "Total Divas", giving the premise and introducing us to the new Divas. What's the over/under for when we'll see them in the ring?

Mark Henry gave a big interview. I think he has earned a WWE Title win. MITB will be an emotional night.

The 7/11 edition of Impact pulled in 1.19 million viewers. Talk about a show that's not doing as well as some would like. It's a shame. I wish there would be some kind of change in the company where we'd see them move away from the Hogans and Stings, etc., because obviously they're not drawing all that well. They can't be blamed for everything, of course, but it's not like they haven't been in prominent positions to draw in fans.

WWE executives John Saboor and Triple H talked about the Performance Center. Saboor isn't ready, brother. That promo was boring as hell. HHH on the other hand said some interesting things. At some point, he is going to need to go behind-the-scenes full time.

For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. Ask Kmart (who are doing a John Cena clothing line), Post (makers of Fruity Pebbles), the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Warner Bros. (who are behind Scooby-Doo and The Flintstones, which will have movies featuring Cena as a face) what they think about the idea of turning him heel. He's worth too much as a face, even if everyone but the little Jimmys dislikes him (which isn't true). The people wanting to turn Cena heel remind me of the people who wanted to change Coca-Cola into New Coke.

2. You never know. To me, a lot of what made HBK vs. Taker so big was the story between the two competitors, who had been in the business so long, etc.. I think it might take exactly what he said: a lot of history and a lot of strong previous performances.

3. It is weird, BUT it's 2013 and pretty much everyone has social media. It's a big deal for WWE to use it to promote things, so they use the Twittah Machine like Bully Ray.

4. Maybe it's at the referee's discretion which decision to put down (in kayfabe). I doubt many people cared all that much about the technicalities of the situation.

5. >All this Cena-bashing. Anyway, I think we could get a 3-way feud between Cena, Henry, and Bryan like the feud with Show, Henry, and Bryan on Smackdown a few years back. Should be cool (if it elevates Bryan as a star).

More wrestling tomorrow, including how I'd book Money In The Bank.

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