— WWE considered making SmackDown a live show at one point. In an article by Variety that covered WWE’s new TV deal, WWE was using the idea of a possible live SmackDown to help the TV deal negotiations. As of this writing, it appears the show will be staying on Friday night’s but that may change down the line. We shall see.
— Here is the trailer for WWE’s Batista DVD. The DVD, called “Batista: The Animal Unleashed”, will be out on June 10. Here is the official trailer courtesy of WrestlingDVDNews.com.
Various: Hiromu Takahashi Issues Challenge to HOUSE OF TORTURE for IWGP Jr. Tag Titles at NJPW New Year Dash 2026, Current Card for 12/2 ROH TV Special Episode, Indies/Misc.
WWE RAW Notes: LA Knight & Gunther Advances to Finals of The Last Time Is Now Tournament, CM Punk Not Cleared To Compete Following Men’s WarGames, WWE World Title Match Set for 1/5/26 Show, Penta Shoulder Injury Update, 12/8 Show Card
TNA: Frankie Kazarian on TNA Impact’s Debut on AMC Will Be Most Important Show in TNA History, Carlos Silva on New TV Deal with AMC Being a Game Changer for TNA, Chris Bey Provides Update on His Broken Neck Injury
