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Royce Keys visited WWE Headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut on February 10 to film an episode of "What's Your Story?" alongside Stephanie McMahon, according to Fightful Select. WrestleVotes reports that Keys is expected to appear on this week's Friday Night SmackDown in Dallas after making his WWE debut as entry No. 14 in the Royal Rumble following his departure from AEW.
WWE SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis has praised AJ Styles, calling him the "Greatest Of The Generation." Aldis specifically credited Styles for providing early support during their time together in TNA Wrestling.
Thekla revealed on Talk Is Jericho that she chose AEW over WWE because she didn't want the rigid structure and image control of WWE, preferring AEW's "punk feel" and creative freedom. She said she had always told friends when AEW started that she would eventually wrestle there, and she was drawn to the company's identity as an underdog promotion with a "melting pot of people." Thekla is challenging Kris Statlander for the AEW Women's World Title tonight on Dynamite in a strap match.
A WWE star has opened up about self-criticism, revealing that they watch their past matches as a learning process.
Backstage speculation is growing about AEW potentially bringing back a longtime ROH stable. The speculation follows a tease from Prince Nana and Swerve Strickland.
The Miz defended JBL against long-standing WWE bullying accusations during an appearance on the Six Feet Under podcast on February 11, 2026. Miz stated that JBL actually took him aside to offer encouragement and advice during his early WWE years, while blaming midcard wrestlers who "weren't in top spots" for the rough treatment he received as a "Real World" rookie. His comments contrast with previous accusations against JBL, including statements from former WWE star Val Venis who called JBL "the biggest bully in the locker room" during a 2022 interview.
AEW Dynamite airs live tonight at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on TBS and HBO Max from Ontario, California, featuring Statlander vs. Thekla in a Women's World Title Strap Match and Ciampa vs. Fletcher for the TNT Title. The event serves as the final stop before AEW Grand Slam Australia this Saturday.
Two former TNA Wrestling names reflected on AJ Styles' time in TNA Wrestling and shared their thanks after the WWE star's final match. The former TNA wrestlers explored Styles' history with the promotion.
Jacy Jayne revealed that WWE kept her and other surprise entrants quarantined in their Saudi Arabia hotel for nearly a week to prevent her Royal Rumble debut from leaking. Speaking on Busted Open After Dark on February 10, 2026, Jayne said she was only allowed to use the hotel gym and dining area while being restricted from exploring Saudi Arabia during her stay. Jayne made her surprise debut as entrant #24 in the 2026 Women's Royal Rumble on January 31 in Riyadh, where she was eliminated by Sol Ruca.
The Undertaker criticized modern WWE stars on his Six Feet Under podcast, stating they lack the "edge" and "grit" that comes from real-life struggle and hardship. He reflected on his own difficult journey breaking into wrestling, including sleeping in his car and working club security to pay for wrestling school, arguing that such adversity shaped the mental toughness wrestlers brought to their performances. While acknowledging improvements in WWE's training system, The Undertaker believes the absence of genuine struggle is visible in today's wrestling product.
Tommaso Ciampa explained that his social media blackout before leaving WWE began as a short break due to injury and personal stress, but evolved into completely wiping his accounts clean. Speaking on Close Up with Renee Paquette, Ciampa said he deleted everything and stayed offline until announcing his WWE departure on January 21 with a message thanking the company and fans after his decade-long run. Ciampa is now part of AEW and stated he has "one decade remaining" in his career.
David Finlay appears to have concluded his time with New Japan Pro Wrestling after over a decade with the company, delivering what looked like a farewell at The New Beginning in Osaka on February 11, 2026. According to reports, Finlay's name has been discussed internally at WWE, with sources suggesting the company may be laying groundwork through his younger brother Uriah Connors in NXT, while AEW is also reportedly in talks about a potential dual contract that would allow him to work primarily in the U.S. while still making NJPW appearances. Finlay's NJPW contract expired at the end of January, though he continued fulfilling obligations while considering his options.