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Chad Gable recalled his reaction when WWE approved a tag team pitch he had been discussing with his partner for a decade. Gable described the moment as a surprising green light for an idea long in the works.
A former WWE star has revealed that they turned down an offer to make a surprise appearance in the Royal Rumble match after being released by the company. The wrestler explained their reasoning for rejecting the return opportunity.
El Hijo Del Vikingo was injured while preparing for an NXT match. He underwent successful surgery on July 7.
Simon Gotch opened up on Jasmine St. Claire's Krazy Train Podcast about frequently thinking about quitting wrestling, revealing he has had those thoughts since he began training 25 years ago. He described brutal early training experiences, including an 86-mile each-way drive and enduring abuse from trainers, but said he ultimately stays in wrestling because it's the only skill he has at age 43.
Simon Gotch criticized wrestling fans who spend excessive time online attacking performers, recounting how he once calculated a Twitter user's posting habits to average once every eight minutes over 15 years. Gotch, speaking on Jasmine St. Claire's Krazy Train Podcast, said he now values praise from respected figures like Josh Barnett and Yuji Nagata over criticism from anonymous online trolls.
Simon Gotch discussed the financial uncertainty of working the independent wrestling scene at 43 years old, saying he now values the appeal of guaranteed money and steady work more than in his younger years. He explained on Jasmine St. Claire's Krazy Train Podcast that his frustrations stem from inconsistent pay rather than a loss of passion or physical ability, and he is now open to returning to WWE or signing with a company like AEW as a wrestler, agent, trainer or coach.
Matt Hardy addressed fan criticism of The Hardy Boyz' character models in WWE 2K26 on his podcast The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy, defending the game's realism and dismissing complaints about Jeff Hardy's entrance and dance. Hardy noted the developers modeled his entrance after the current version he and Jeff used against the No Quarter Catch Crew in NXT, and said his wife was amazed by how realistic the models looked. He concluded that online critics are simply impossible to please, calling them "malcontents."
TNA has announced a world title defense for Nic Nemeth along with a match dubbed 'Righteous Deletion' for the July 23 edition of TNA Impact. The card is being promoted as a stacked lineup for the upcoming show.
Dominik Mysterio shared a fundraiser started by former TNA personality Sam Leterna to help her aunt and cousin relocate to Spain after surviving earthquakes in Venezuela. An obsessive online account subsequently attacked Dominik in the replies, accusing him of using the fundraiser for PR and making a series of personal attacks on his character, heritage, and career. Leterna defended Dominik, explaining their connection through trainer Lance Storm and telling the accuser to back off.
A top WWE star has pitched the idea of a romantic storyline, something they have never experienced before in their career. The wrestler expressed enthusiasm about the concept, saying 'I think that would be cool.' No further details about the storyline or its potential opponent were provided.
WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray praised a segment on this week's episode of Raw involving The Vision, Maxxine Dupri, and Alpha Academy. Ray had previously expressed skepticism about The Vision faction but said he was impressed by how the storyline played out.
Charlotte Flair has responded to CM Punk wearing her robe for his entrance at a recent WWE Live house show. Punk appeared to use Flair's robe as part of his own ring entrance during the event. Flair shared her reaction to the moment afterward.