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WWE Dropping The Cruiserweight Division From Raw? Latest On Ronda Rousey, Impact Shows

There are rumors circulating that WWE very well might be dropping the entire Cruiserweight division off of Raw entirely. Word is that Vince McMahon is about to cut the Cruiserweight division off of Raw because they have been doing so poorly in the ratings. The fact that their matches have been cut down dramatically in regards to time given to them for televised events coule be an indication that ending the Cruiserweight division’s tenure on Raw might be in the cards.

However, 205 Live is expected to continue due much to the fact that Triple H is so heavily involved and it is seen as an asset for the WWE Network to have as much live exclusive programming as possible.

UFC president, Dana White recently appeared on the ‘UFC Unfiltered’ podcast and said that Rhonda Rousey very well might have seen her last fight in the octagon. When asked about her by host Jim Norton, White had the following to say about the matter:

“It’s funny you asked me that today, [because] I literally talked to her this morning on the way to the gym. She’s good, man. Her spirits are good. She’s doing her thing. In the conversation that I had with her, If I had to say right here, right now – and, again, I don’t like saying right here, right now, [because] it’s up to her and [it’s] her thing – but I wouldn’t say she fights again. I think she’s probably done. She’s going to ride off into the sunset and start living her life outside of fighting.”

Some have speculated that her life outside of fighting will involve movie roles, endorsement deals, and a possible WWE contract. Stephanie McMahon and Triple H are famously in her corner and the rumor is that although they can’t legally talk until UFC lets her out of her contact, WWE is lying in wait to offer her a big deal.

Impact Wrestling (formerly known as TNA, but let’s forget those three initials ever existed) has been going through some pretty big changes as of late due to their recent purchase by Anthem Entertainment. But, they haven’t stopped producing content, which is a good sign. Although they had some trouble at their latest Impact television tapings, at least they are still putting new material out there.

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Impact Wrestling recently announced their plan to add to their library with the addition of two new web-exclusive programs. “My First Day” and “A Day In the Life” are scheduled to begin airing as early as tomorrow and the series is scheduled to last all month.

“My First Day” will feature Mike Bennett, Josh Matthews, Brian Hebner, and Cody Rhodes.

“A Day in the Life” is scheduled to feature Robbie E, Moose, Allie, and Eddie Edwards. One can only assume that this show will have nothing to do with the Beatles song, and have more to do with the daily goings-on in the lives of these Impact Wrestling personalities.

Aaron Varble

Aaron Varble hasn’t just been writing for more than a decade in various formats including sketch comedy, stand up, television, radio, and other various projects; nor is he just another professional wrestling fan with a master's degree in journalism and Tourette’s syndrome. He's always looking to explore the why not with the why and the how come along with the how. Follow on Twitter @TheVarble

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