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Tuesday Update

WWE
- PWInsider is reporting that ‘two major WWE stars’ will have roles in Zootopia 2, which releases later this month. According to the report, they will not be revealed until next week’s world premiere.
- Naomi recently showed off her baby bump.
- Shawn Michaels congratulated Ethan Page & Chelsea Green on social media for winning the AAA Mixed Tag Team titles over the weekend: “Couldn’t be prouder of @OfficialEGO & @ImChelseaGreen. Hard work. Teamwork. Championship gold. Congratulations to the new @luchalibreaaa Mixed Tag Team Champions.”
- Michaels also talked to Justin Barrasso about John Cena amid his upcoming retirement.
- Recent WWE Vault additions include a Georgia Championship Wrestling Omni event from November 6, 1983 featuring the Road Warriors, Dusty Rhodes, and Jake Roberts in action, Randy Orton vs. John Cena in an Iron Man match from Bragging Rights 2009, and a compilation of John Cena’s non-World title championship wins.
AEW & Other Wrestling
- Speedball Mike Bailey runs into ‘Tony Schiavone’ in his latest vlog.
- Eddie Kingston and Ortiz are the first two talent announcements for the upcoming Yeow! Tribute to Jaka independent event on January 17.
- Hiroshi Tanahashi recently had a sit-down discussion with Kenny Omega.
- TNA announced they have signed a new Latin American distribution deal with Claro Sports.
- Lei Ying Lee is unhappy about Kelani Jordan’s recent actions as TNA Knockouts Champion, writing on social media: “You brought shame to the Knockouts Title. I’m bringing the fight. And I’m taking back the honor.”
- The Hardyz have a new t-shirt up on Shop TNA.
- AJ Francis spoke to Bodyslam about his food drive, which benefits Sarah’s House in Ford Meade, Maryland.
- CMLL sold out Arena Puebla ahead of their show Monday, where Mistico faced Yutani.