Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
– Regarding former WWE announcer Josh Mathews in TNA, there’s talk that he may start on TV as an announcer for TNA if and when they begin on a new network in 2015. It’s also possible that he’s introduced in a backstage segment while TNA is still on Spike TV. Mathews is free to do what he wants as his non-compete clause with WWE is over.
– Based on what was taped at last week’s TNA Impact Wrestling tapings, the November 26th, December 3rd, December 10th and December 17th episodes could end up being “Best Of” shows or compilation shows with little, if any, new content.
– AAA officials in Mexico are really high on Alberto Del Rio as their top guy right now. Del Rio presents himself well as the face of the company and has done great in media interviews.
– Below are some recent WWE NXT paid attendance figures. It’s said that the rest of the crowds are often made up of friends of the NXT wrestlers and other local wrestlers.
* September 6th in Citrus Springs, FL drew 135 fans
* September 12th in Winter Park, FL for TV tapings drew a sellout of 400
* September 13th in Starke, FL drew 120 fans
* September 18th in Wauchula, FL drew 110 fans
* September 19th in Orlando, FL drew 100 fans
* September 20th in Daytona Beach, FL drew 160 fans
– Regarding John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar for the WWE World Heavyweight Title at Night of Champions ending in a disqualification, the last time the main event of a WWE pay-per-view ended in a DQ was Bragging Rights 2010 with Wade Barrett vs. WWE Champion Randy Orton.
