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WWE has reportedly filed a trademark for a new superstar name, which is believed to be a potential new ring name for Mike Santana. The filing suggests the company may be planning a rebrand for the wrestler. No official confirmation has been made by WWE regarding the name change.
A federal judge closed Janel Grant's lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE on July 27, 2026, after all parties filed a joint stipulation dismissing the case with prejudice. The dismissal moves the dispute into private arbitration rather than resolving the underlying allegations, meaning Grant has not withdrawn her claims and McMahon and WWE have not admitted wrongdoing. Future proceedings will now occur behind closed doors instead of in public court.
WWE is launching its new Club WWE fan membership program on July 31, offering a $99 annual Gold Membership with perks like exclusive merchandise, early ticket access, premium content and rewards. John Cena is fronting the rollout, and Founding Members will receive a limited welcome kit including a piece of match-used canvas and a personal note from Cena. The launch comes just days before SummerSlam takes place in Minneapolis.
WWE filed a trademark application on July 24, 2026 for the name "Cruz Montana," covering wrestling exhibitions, performances, and related entertainment content across TV, digital, and live events. The filing is pending with the USPTO, and there is no confirmation yet on which wrestler the name may be intended for. Speculation points to a possible new signee, Performance Center trainee, or repackaged talent.
Danhausen and ESPN are teaming up for a 'Freeze Tour' taking place throughout Minneapolis, Minnesota during WWE SummerSlam 2026 week.
Cody Rhodes opened up about his SummerSlam match against John Cena, revealing details about a miscommunication that occurred during the bout. Rhodes noted that Cena was temporarily blinded at one point during the clash.
WWE has officially confirmed the match line-ups for both Saturday and Sunday of SummerSlam 2026. The announcement comes ahead of this weekend's premium live event.
WWE has revealed the Sunday Night Two lineup for SummerSlam 2026, headlined by Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship. The card also features a five-way ladder match for the Interim WWE Women's Championship, Finn Balor vs. Sami Zayn for a shot at the Undisputed WWE Championship, and title defenses from Trick Williams, Penta, plus a grudge match between Danhausen and Dominik Mysterio. Night Two takes place August 2 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
WWE has revealed the full Saturday, Night One lineup for SummerSlam 2026, headlined by CM Punk defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar facing Oba Femi inside Hell in a Cell. The card also features Liv Morgan defending the Women's World Championship against IYO SKY, Gunther vs. Nick Aldis in Aldis' WWE debut match, and two six-person tag matches. Night One takes place Saturday, August 1 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, streaming on ESPN and Netflix, with Sunday's lineup still to be announced.
WWE star Tiffany Stratton has explained why she rarely wears special entrance gear, revealing she retired her previous entrance robe after just one use. She addressed the reasoning behind her decision to move away from elaborate entrance attire.
Brie Bella spoke about the devastating loss of the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles that she and Paige suffered against Fatal Influence. Bella attributed the defeat to cheating by the former WWE NXT faction.
Kevin Nash claimed on the Kliq This podcast that WWE royalty statements have become far less detailed than they used to be, shrinking from around 50 pages to just three. He explained that broad categories like 'nWo intellectual property' make it hard for talent to determine actual revenue, comparing the situation to Hollywood accounting practices. Nash also admitted wrestlers have little recourse to challenge the figures, joking that pursuing forensic accounting isn't realistic.