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Originally Posted by Observer Jeff Jarrett reportedly had a few brief conversations with former UFC star Chael Sonnen about working the big New Japan Pro Wrestling Tokyo Dome show in January with Jim Ross. Sonnen felt it was a courtesy call from someone who wasn't really familiar with his work. While it is Jarrett's decision who works the pay-per-view with Ross, Ross has been given significant input into the decision. Jarrett and Ross were both leaning towards Mike Tenay as the leading candidate at one point. Regarding rumors of Kevin Kelly working with Ross on commentary, Ring of Honor will be taping TV that week so Kelly isn't even a possibility.

It was confirmed on last night's TNA Impact Wrestling episode that the "best of show" that airs in two weeks will look back at top moments from 2014.

Originally Posted by PWI As noted, WWE will be filming their next ECW Unreleased DVD and Blu-ray with Joey Styles, Stevie Richards and The Blue Meanie as hosts. That will be filmed this weekend at WWE headquarters in Stamford, CT. For those wondering why fellow bWo member Mike "Hollywood Nova" Bucci isn't appearing as one of the hosts, PWInsider reports that he had no talks with WWE about this project and has made it clear in the past that he's not interested in coming back. The filming is taking place on a weekend and Bucci has commitments with his family and his job as a bank manager.

Originally Posted by Observer We noted earlier this week that Bad News Barrett is still about 4-6 weeks from returning to WWE TV. Barrett has started lifting but doesn't have his normal size back yet. Barrett is hoping to be cleared in about three weeks and then go to the Performance Center in Orlando to get the ring rust off. Barrett was looking to get back into the Intercontinental Title storyline with Dolph Ziggler. He felt that it was a natural storyline since he had the title when he went down with an injury. Ziggler has since lost the title and there's no word yet if Barrett will be put back in the hunt.

Originally Posted by Observer WWE has reduced the price of Daniel Bryan merchandise at live events by 60% to help clear it out. This could be another indication that Bryan isn't expected back any time soon but they are also doing the same with Rey Mysterio, who is expected back, and Zack Ryder, who will be back in six months. While Bryan is still featured on WrestleMania 31 promotional material, there is still no internal timetable for his return and there are no plans for him in the WrestleMania season storylines. WWE's writers have been told not to figure Bryan into any programs until further notice

We first reported that Chris Jericho will be returning to WWE in January before The Royal Rumble. We also noted that Jericho is being advertised for the January 17th WWE live event in Las Vegas, leading to speculation that he may be in the 2015 Royal Rumble match. Jericho will reportedly be appearing on other WWE live events beginning in January and the two sides are working on a deal right now. The Wrestling Observer reports that WWE officials seem confident in a deal being reached as they've told WWE's marketing department that Jericho is to work a full live event schedule during January and February. The idea right now is that Jericho will be the "reverse Lesnar" in the sense that he only works live events and will not work TV or pay-per-view events during those two months.

May or may not end up getting changed considering his last deal was about the same originally before it was changed.

Originally Posted by PWI While we were told that the Sheamus injuries on Raw were storyline, it does appear he is undergoing some sort of surgical procedure today as he's posted a photo on his Instagram showing himself going into surgery. There's no word on what the issue is as of this writing, but it appears his storyline injury was created to cover him being out of action. Sheamus posted the following on Twitter: "Here we go, wish me luck!" #undertheknife #repairthebod #asslikekim #cenajumpedfirst

Retired WWE Superstar Santino Marella is scheduled to return to WWE RAW this Monday with guest star Larry The Cable Guy. They will be promoting Jingle All the Way 2.

Some other sheet news include TNA were the ones who dropepd talks with WGN because that deal wouldn't have started till mid 2015 and TNA currently in the process of rehauling their company starting with management.