Various News: WWE Officials Reportedly Overseas To Talk Possible NXT Japan, Jerry Lawler Wrestling In Steel Cage Next Week, New Date For Dolph Ziggler’s Comedy Tour

– The Wrestling Observer Newsletter (via Wrestling Inc) reports that WWE sent officials to Japan this week to talk with different companies about business relations for NXT Japan. WWE goes to Japan several times a year for live events and has hired Japanese talent like Shinsuke Nakamura, Asuka, Kairi Sane, and Io Shirai.

Prior to starting NXT UK, they pulled in talent from all over the region over the last two years. They recently held the brand’s first Takeover in Blackpool and opened the UK Performance Center.

This comes after Triple H said in an interview that the company was planning more Performance Centers for India, the Middle East and other locations.

– Jerry Lawler is set to wrestle Matt Riviera in a Thunderdome Steel Cage in the main event on February 16 at the USA Championship Wrestling event in Jackson, TN. Lawler has been appearing on the weekly TV to promote the event.

– Dolph Ziggler will perform his stand-up comedy show on February 28 in Poughkeepsie, NY at the Mahoney’s Irish Pub & Steakhouse.