Now that WrestleMania XXVI is in the books, here are a few news items from last week that I didn't get a chance to comment on:
• Goldberg, who created a stir when he announced on Twitter that he was in negotiations with WWE, clarified his statement a few days later. On Saturday, he wrote: "Let's get it straight. I've spoken to WWE about a merch deal, no more, no less. Will it lead to something else? Nobody knows the answer." My take: Goldberg may – and probably will – do business again with WWE, but I don't think we'll ever see him wrestle again.
• Ring of Honor confirmed that Amazing Kong (formerly known as Awesome Kong in TNA) will appear on its May 8 show in New York to face Sara del Ray. Kong has previously worked on ROH shows. My take: TNA's loss is ROH's gain. When Kong's non-compete ends, WWE should think outside its narrow view of women's wrestling and sign her. And once they do that, they should promote her as a monster and not as a punch line. Anyone remember in the 1990s when Monster Ripper, a hard-hitting star in Japan, came to the WWF and was repackaged as the buffoonish Bertha Faye? No? Well, that's probably for the best.
• Next Monday's episode of TNA Impact will begin at 8 p.m., an hour earlier than usual. TNA president Dixie Carter said on Twitter that the move is a one-time deal "to maximize viewership ... as to not conflict w/NCAA Men's bball finals on CBS." My take: It's a good move for TNA on that night for the reason that Carter stated, but if Impact's ratings do not improve in the coming weeks and months, the company should consider a permanent move to 8 p.m.