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Our Saturday news update!

• We're told by sources in CMLL that they're very happy with the business done with MJF on their shows of late. Last night sold out with 7,000 more expected tonight.

• Luchablog noted tonight's AAA show will be around 19,000.

• AEW is expecting Forbidden Door to sell out over the next few days.

• With today's AAA show, we are told that a number of WWE Superstars will be around in addition to those that are booked.

• We have also been told to expect the Undertaker around AAA more often.

• MLW's Cicero date for November 15 got moved to February due to scheduling logistics. Danny McBride integrated Charleston taping on November 20 has been on the books internally for a few months.

• We're told that the report going around about a number of stars refusing to take the stage for Hulk Hogan's ten bell salute is "total bullshit" in the case of a number of wrestlers. Talent were not required to be on stage.

• Sami Callihan lost his retirement match in TNA. He's been helping out behind the scenes a lot lately, and promotes Pro Wrestling Revolver, which he dedicates a lot of time to. He had a lot of struggles physically after some serious injuries.

• We're told to expect the Nattie "low key legend" persona tonight!

AJ Francis

AJ Francis spoke with Kate from Fightful at WrestleCon for an interview that will drop soon.

AJ Francis took credit for attendance increasing, and said since he’s been there, houses have improved, and people’s careers improve when they work with him. He says that he feels he’s been a great stopgap for a lot of wrestlers in their path. He says that he feels he’s one of the few heels that people actually hate.

He’s had a lot of fun working with KC Navarro, and said he’s a blessing to work with. Right after that, he and Ben Bishop made fun of short people.