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A big update has emerged regarding an international star who has been reported as potentially joining WWE in the near future. No additional details about the star's identity or the nature of the update were provided.
WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry reacted on social media to the Denver Broncos' 10-7 loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game on January 25, 2026. Henry supported Denver due to several Texas Longhorns players on the roster and expressed his disappointment with the outcome in a Twitter video, while also mentioning he had a good day gaming Fortnite and looking forward to a WWE 2K event at WWE headquarters on February 18th.
Trick Williams appeared on Busted Open Radio to discuss his encounter with Randy Orton, stating he slapped Orton's microphone and declaring "I ain't here to make friends" or "be cute." Williams said he's pursuing the world championship and needed to show he can "stand toe-to-toe against the best," while emphasizing he respects but doesn't fear any opponent, including the 14-time world champion Orton.
Trick Williams explained in a Busted Open Radio interview that his journey through NXT and TNA was "very necessary" before joining WWE's main roster, saying he now feels grateful for the timing despite previously thinking he was ready a year ago. Williams described how TNA gave him creative freedom while NXT provided pressure and structure under Shawn Michaels, with both experiences preparing him for his current role on SmackDown. The former NXT standout stated he hasn't competed in the Royal Rumble or WrestleMania yet but feels ready for his main roster career after everything he's been through.
Jim Ross stated he opposes the formation of a wrestler union during his Grilling JR podcast, responding to renewed discussions about wrestler pay following Mark Mero's viral post about his 2019 WWE royalty check. Ross acknowledged that some aspects of the current system make it seem like WWE prioritizes protecting itself over talent, but he maintained his opposition to unionizing due to what he described as the complexity and unpredictable nature of the wrestling business.
Jim Ross revealed that Steve Austin made millions from WWE merchandise by taking complete creative control of his branding, particularly designing his own "Austin 3:16" products rather than accepting the company's suggestions. According to Ross, Austin was more involved with his merchandising than any other talent, spending significant time understanding what his fanbase would buy and closely monitoring his royalty earnings. Ross stated that Austin's hands-on approach to his merchandise and resistance to WWE's original name suggestions paid off financially, making him a "ton of money on his royalties."
Sami Zayn has reacted to becoming the number one contender for Drew McIntyre's Undisputed WWE Championship at Royal Rumble 2026. McIntyre currently holds the Undisputed WWE Championship.
Eric Bischoff defended Road Dogg against fan criticism following WWE Unreal season two, where Road Dogg suggested Chelsea Green should win the U.S. Title from Zelina Vega but backed down after Triple H questioned who Green would face next. Bischoff argued on 83 Weeks that fans drew conclusions from a brief clip, noting it was "one conversation in one meeting over the course of 40 hours of meetings that one week."
Eric Bischoff criticized WWE's "Unreal" docuseries Season 2 on his 83 Weeks podcast, calling it "awkward" and claiming it distorts the truth behind WWE's creative process. Bischoff argued that talent don't forget about cameras during backstage meetings, which changes how people behave, and that editors manipulate footage to create drama, including taking comments like Road Dogg's recent creative critique out of context. He believes the show presents a mix of real content and strategic performance rather than showing the unfiltered truth of WWE's creative operations.
The Miz recently discussed his experience competing on the WWE reality show "Tough Enough," which served as his entry point into WWE. The WWE star reflected on his unorthodox path into professional wrestling through the reality competition.
AJ Styles selected the Royal Rumble as his retirement match months ago, with WWE preparing for his departure well in advance of the event, according to PWInsider Elite. Shinsuke Nakamura revealed in a now-deleted Instagram post that Styles directly told him during WWE's 2025 Japan tour that he planned to retire at Royal Rumble, and that Nakamura had suspected this during WWE's Australia tour when Styles gave an emotional speech that felt like a goodbye. Styles will face GUNTHER in a career vs. title match at the Royal Rumble event.
Lilian Garcia is returning to WWE Raw due to a weather emergency that has left regular announcer Alicia Taylor stranded at the airport. Garcia will fill in for Taylor who cannot make it to the show because of the weather-related travel disruption.