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The Stone Cold interview with The Godfather wasn't bad. Nothing earth-shattering, but you do get to see a couple of pics of what the revamped Papa Shango would've looked like. A fun, breezy hour and a half.

The contracts of Awesome Kong and Shanna expired and weren't renewed. https://www.mandatory.com/wrestlezone/news/1237681-report-aew-didnt-renew-expired-contracts-of-awesome-kong-and-shanna Sad news, especially about Kong, who I was hoping would get another big run out of this. Double whammy with Netflix renewing GLOW, only to turn right back around and cancel it (although that was a while ago). At least she got one major showcase episode where she delivered an Emmy-worthy performance.

I didn't order the show, but I'm here to see if Christian wins the battle royal. @MoS, it's awesome that you're there live. Enjoy yourself!

While I agree with your general point, I don't think a battle royal is the reason why Matt Sydal looked like less of a star than Jon Moxley - the only reason for that is because Matt Sydal IS less of a star than Jon Moxley.

It would be smart if WWE officially lets Bryan work NJPW. If they had taken that approach with Jericho, maybe he'd still be there. Makes sense not to make the same mistake twice.

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What's the deal with Janela? Before AEW, he seemed to have a fair bit of hype (well, maybe not on PWO). But he has always come across to me like a middling 1980s jobber. Actually, worse, because at least they were unique. Sonny Kiss is the real star of that team.

Here's that interview: https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/ej-nduka-blindsided-wwe-release-talks-confrontation-drake-wuertz-nxt

Plus, J.R. himself unnecessarily mentioned Kenny, which is why he's the guy everyone in AEW is naming.

I posted a variation of this in another thread: Insane conspiracy theory after Adnan Virk (Raw commentator)'s WWE release: With Jim Ross idiotically calling Randy Orton the best wrestler in the world instead of, ya know, someone from his own fucking company (okay, we'll pretend to appreciate his "honesty"), could Good Ol' J.R. be preparing to move back to WWE? Raw could certainly use someone right about now. When someone brought up Kenny, I responded with: Which is why I didn't suggest Kenny as the "alternate answer" because that brings about its own set of controversies and disagreements. But is it too much to ask for a guy to put his own company over? Apparently so. J.R. could've said Christian, been 100% correct, and not sounded like he was burying AEW.

Which is why I didn't suggest Kenny as the "alternate answer" because that brings about its own set of controversies and disagreements. But is it too much to ask for a guy to put his own company over? Apparently so. J.R. could've said Christian, been 100% correct, and not sounded like he was burying AEW.

Todd Phillips has a rep for being a backstage politician. Kyle Edwards' (Arda Ocal) wife said something to that effect after he was released. Wonder if ol' Toad played games to get Virk ousted. If so, we'll probably see him back in the chair. To be honest, Toad is a completely inoffensive choice - bland and unmemorable but doesn't actively make the show worse either.

Insane conspiracy theory: With Jim Ross idiotically calling Randy Orton the best wrestler in the world instead of, ya know, someone from his own fucking company (okay, we'll pretend to appreciate his "honesty"), could Good Ol' J.R. be preparing to move back to WWE? Raw could certainly use someone right about now.

Assholes rarely think they're assholes. That's why they're assholes.

Patrick Clark (Velveteen Dream) on Instagram after his WWE release: https://www.mandatory.com/wrestlezone/news/1236420-velveteen-dream-issues-statement-wwe-release

Road Dogg put his foot in his mouth - again. He has since deleted it, but here's a screengrab from Wrestling Inc.:

Like most everything else WWE does, it won't matter a week later.

Even grosser if it's a male Peeping Tom. The WWE artist guy unloads on Velveteen Dream:

Not sure what to make of this tweet from a total rando, so take it how you will...

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What a lunatic. Why would Drake expect anything else?

This suggests Drake was racist too, on top of everything else. Wow.

More than likely, Drake lasted longer in his job than he would have otherwise because they knew they could roll him into this round of cuts. Doesn't explain why Velveteen Dream still has a job though.

I wonder if Marina Shafir is safe because of her connection to Roddy Strong, or if they're both really on their way out the door?

Add Jessamyn Duke and Vanessa Bourne to that list. Edit: Kavita Devi too. Kinda shocked about Jessamyn. Figured she was safe because of Ronda and the possibility of an eventual 4 Horsewomen vs. 4 Horsewomen match. Of course, they can always bring her back for that as a one-shot. If Bruce Hart can work a WWE PPV, why not Jessamyn?