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Originally Posted by Observer Last night's episode of SmackDown on the USA Network did 2,637,000 viewers, the second best number of the fall TV season. Since September 13th, the only rating to beat it was the 900th episode on November 15th, which featured appearances by The Undertaker and Edge.

Originally Posted by Observer Michael Cole discussed Nigel McGuinness joining WWE, Corey Graves’ performance, and why he likes working in a three-man booth in an interview with ESPN.

Link to the interview: http://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/1...mmentary-teams

Originally Posted by Observer ROH announced Jay Lethal vs. Bobby Fish vs. Dalton Castle and Cody Rhodes vs. Donovan Dijak for their February 3rd show in San Antonio, Texas. The Young Bucks will also defend their tag titles against The Briscoes in a two-out-of-three falls match in Dallas on February 4th.

Originally Posted by PWI A Preview of #AHardyNewYear as we invite you all to join @MattHardyBrand and the entire Hardy Family on 12.29.16 at 8/7c for the holiday! pic.twitter.com/vD5kP4q1Lv — TNA WRESTLING (@IMPACTWRESTLING) December 21, 2016

Link to the preview: https://twitter.com/IMPACTWRESTLING/...04328511598592

Originally Posted by PWI The Fite App, which you can download for free by clicking here is now carrying weekly TV episodes for Ring of Honor, Paragon Pro Wrestling, Insane Championship Wrestling Fight Club, Fully Loaded Wrestling, Future Stars of Wrestling, GXW, WXW Shotgun and Championship Wrestling from Hollywood for free in HD ... The App also features PPV events, including ROH's PPVs, streaming live and on demand. Currently, the ROH Final Battle PPV and the TNA One Night Only: December are available via VOD. The Fite App will carry the January TNA One Night Only PPV and the February ROH 15th Anniversary PPV live as well.

Originally Posted by PWI TNA announced the following: IMPACT WRESTLING RETURNS TO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JANUARY 5-8 & 10-12 for LIVE TV and PAY-PER-VIEW EVENTS Be part of the adrenaline-pumping action January 5-8 & 10-12 as the Stars and Knockouts of IMPACT WRESTLING return to Soundstage 20 on the backlot at Universal Studios, Florida for seven days of televised events, including the LIVE broadcast of IMPACT WRESTLING on Thursday, January 5, airing at 8/7c on Pop AND the LIVE broadcast of January One Night Only Pay-Per-View!

Originally Posted by PWI Tickets for the 2017 WWE Hall of Fame will go on sale officially on 1/13/17. There will be an online pre-sale a few days before.

Originally Posted by PWI The UK championship commentary team, according an interview with Michael Cole with ESPN, will be Cole, Nigel McGuinness, and William Regal.

Originally Posted by PWI Q - I was wondering if you knew why that every time WWE bings back a big names star from the past )i.e. Goldberg, the Rock, Brock Lesnar, etc) they never are put in a program with "younger talent"and instead we get to see a rematch of Of something we saw 20 years ago (Goldberg vs.Lesnar), or something we've already seen a dozen times (Cena vs.Rock). Is it because Vince doesn't care about the younger talent and possibly seeing a potential dream match like Samoa Joe vs.Brock Lesnar or do you think Vince just wants a quick influx of money and books/rebooks the "sure thing" and gives us Cena vs. Rock in a once in a lifetime match for the 5th time. A - I think it’s pretty clear that when Vince does that, he feels that the younger talent doesn’t have the same goodwill with the fans that the older talent has. I feel that if Vince and the creative team did a better job of establishing the younger talent in the eyes of the fans (and his own eyes) he wouldn’t constantly find himself in a position where he needs to go back to the past to create what he feels are interesting matchups.

Part of PWI's weekly Q&A articles involving why the WWE is very stubborn at using past stars to help give the rub to newer ones.

Originally Posted by PWI The New Day will be appearing on Friday's edition of "Let's Make A Deal", which airs on CBS affiliates. Check your local listings for when the episode will air locally.

Let me get two claps and a Ric Flair!

Here's a 1st look at our upcoming @RicFlairNatrBoy film, #NatureBoy. https://t.co/IUpgc3HyOV

— ESPN Films 30 for 30 (@30for30) December 21, 2016

Some other sheet news includes:

• According to PWI, Jerry Lawler's current contract with the WWE expires at the end of January 2017.
• In a "WWE Did You Know" type fact, Vince McMahon owns a 15 foot painting of himself riding a unicorn that he hangs in his living room. Was revealed during a recent Vince Russo podcast episode and confirmed by people who went to his house for Linda political fundraiser events.
• According to the Observer, Charlotte vs Bayley is currently planned to occur at the Rumble instead of Mania and the WWE to go in a different direction for RAW's Women's title match at Mania. https://twitter.com/davemeltzerWON/s...69248703500288
• Ceasro recently teased on Twitter about wanting to change his entrance theme now that he is a tag team champion. https://twitter.com/WWECesaro/status/811575027594313728
• Update to reports and rumors about Mick Foley taking the rest of December off as the WWE has delayed his break till some point next month. Reason for why he's getting time off is due to health issues regarding his hip and needing surgery.