Select Answers: Revolution vs Oscars, Wendy Choo, Roast (Patreon)

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I know this doesn’t apply to too many Wrestling fans, but as a movie buff, I am annoyed that Revolution is counter-programming the Oscars, especially from Los Angeles. Any chance they are regretting that decision or do they not care? Feels like Saturday would’ve been easy enough.

I don't think they cared. I think Saturdays are better for PPV shows, especially ones that run super late. However the benefit in LA is that it won't be THAT late. But us east coasters are certainly going to feel it.

Any idea why they moved Wendy Choo to Evolve? She always seemed to run with whatever gimmick they gave her and she’s experienced in the ring. Seems like a demotion.

Not something people should aggregate, but I heard her experience was a deciding factor. They really like it when people can go and work with talent that can learn actively while a match is happening, and Wendy Choo has a great amount of experience. I could see her being a coach when her in-ring days are done. She's only 34, so that's probably a long way away. But she's been wrestling on TV for almost nine years. She's been signed to WWE for over 7 and is a fixture at the Performance Center.

Has WWE completely punted on the comedy show / roast idea?

No, but they definitely weren't keen on the audio of it getting out. I was told when the last Tony Hinchliffe WWE special got canceled that they would continue to work with him, but it had to be the right situation.