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WWE President Nick Khan and Shane McMahon were spotted at UFC Freedom 250, the first-ever UFC event held on the White House lawn. Khan could be seen in background footage posted by Shane's son Declan McMahon, while Roman Reigns and TKO CEO Ari Emanuel were also in attendance at the historic event that aired live on Paramount+.
Roman Reigns appeared at UFC Freedom 250, which took place at the White House. TKO posted a photo of Reigns at the event with the caption "The OTC at The White House ? #UFCWhiteHouse," which Reigns then reposted with his signature one-finger emoji.
AJ Lee revealed that she was scared about returning to WWE after a decade away because she feared the pressure and spotlight could negatively impact her mental health, explaining that during her final year of wrestling she was at her lowest mentally despite appearing successful as champion. Lee said she spent 10 years taking care of herself and becoming the healthiest she had ever felt, making her worried about what returning to the high-pressure wrestling environment would do to her progress. She ultimately felt proud that she now has the tools to handle anxiety and pressure, whether backstage or before going through the curtain.
Booker T addressed fan criticism about losses during his WWE run on his Hall of Fame podcast, stating that losing never hurt his career or bothered him personally. He specifically discussed his WrestleMania 19 loss to Triple H, which fans frequently cite as harmful to his character, explaining that he refused to let professional wrestling results affect his self-worth and focused instead on giving the best performance possible. Booker emphasized that it's not about losing but how a wrestler loses, and that he never walked away from a match feeling damaged by the result.
WWE backstage interviewer Cathy Kelley believes now is the right time for the company to put "Total Divas" back on television. Kelley has expressed that she would consider joining the cast if WWE decides to reboot the reality show.
AJ Mendez revealed during an appearance on State Of Mind with Maurice Benard that she warns CM Punk when she's experiencing what she calls her "dark days" related to her mental health. Mendez explained that Punk has learned how to respond supportively when she tells him something is off, asking what she needs and how to make the day better. She described managing bipolar disorder as constantly trying to stay balanced and noted that she can sometimes sense these difficult periods coming either when she wakes up or the night before.
Former WWE star Cedric Alexander has discussed why he considers a fellow former WWE star to be his "wrestling soul mate." Alexander provided an explanation for this designation, though the specific identity of the wrestler he referenced was not detailed in the available information.
Charlotte Flair has teased appearing on WWE Raw to handle the Judgment Day following a back and forth with Roxanne Perez. The appearance would be on the upcoming episode of the show.
Sol Ruca recently won the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship and stated "It's Right Where It Belongs" regarding the title. The championship victory has given Ruca added confidence, as she reportedly has "a little more swagger in her step" since capturing the title.
Brian Myers has reflected on a conversation he had with Vince McMahon prior to winning tag team titles at WrestleMania 35. Myers looked back on what he described as a massive WWE WrestleMania moment.
Steve Maclin recently exited TNA after negotiations for a new deal fell through and he requested his release, according to Matt Hardy on The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy podcast. Hardy praised Maclin as a talented, passionate, and hardworking performer who is well-liked backstage and suggested that WWE NXT could be an interesting landing spot for him. Hardy also mentioned AEW, Ring of Honor, and Scott D'Amore as other possible connections for Maclin's next career move.
Matt Hardy addressed recent unverified rumors about CM Punk requesting his WWE release, stating that Punk is an easy target for speculation due to his polarizing nature and complex personality. Hardy dismissed the rumors as typical wrestling gossip, explaining that people frequently make things up about wrestlers, and suggested Punk has been a "model company employee" since returning to WWE, unlike his more confrontational approach in AEW.