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During his shoot interview which took place earlier in the week, Evan Bourne revealed he was given a free WWE Network subscription when he was released from the company.

Originally Posted by F4W It wasn't a secret that Alberto Del Rio was looking elsewhere with his contract expiring soon, as AAA wants him with their impending launch on the El Rey Network (in theory, they have a deal, but it keeps getting delayed). He'd likely be useful in Mexico, too, but I wouldn't expect him to be a regular. He's very well off and his situation isn't dire. This is also great news for Ricardo Rodriguez, as now they can do their act on independent shows. With real names close enough to their WWE name, to boot.

Originally Posted by F4W WWE Network content status update: Nitros will be up by October, there will be some kind of other WCW content in January, and more of both World Class and WCCW will go up right around the launch/WrestleMania renewal cycle, so likely September. The company acknowledged at an investors' conference that they have plenty of stuff being held back, which is news that is simultaneously good and bad.

Originally Posted by F4W There will be further budget cuts before the more openly planned December cuts. It may not be talent, crew, or anything else noticeable to viewers, but it's happening. If SuperShow tapings are added, they'll be rare for the obvious logistical reasons having to do with taping five hours of TV in one night.

On Thursday, WWE released a video blog of the former Tensai, who now goes by the name Jason Albert, discussing the future of WWE and their Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. For those who did not watch the video, Albert revealed that he is retired from the ring and now training WWE's future stars.

If WWE does go ahead and move SmackDown back to Thursday nights, the live NXT specials would air on Wednesday night. No word yet on if NXT and Superstars would move to Wednesdays or Fridays.