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A major singles match between two top WWE SmackDown women's wrestlers has reportedly been pitched for SummerSlam 2026. The specific wrestlers involved in the proposed match have not been identified.
Janel Grant has distanced herself from anonymous emails that were sent to WWE executives in 2022, which claimed to be from a friend of hers with knowledge of her alleged abuse. These anonymous emails were what first alerted the WWE Board of Directors to the situation.
WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray has explained what he would have done differently regarding Chad Gable's recent segments on WWE Raw. Bully Ray offered his perspective on how Gable's latest storyline could have been handled differently.
WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long has revealed the origins of his famous dance move, explaining that he first performed it for his grandson. Long detailed the background behind the dance that became associated with him during his WWE career.
Chelsea Green addressed the Michael Hayes controversy on The Early Bird Special, stating that the situation motivated her rather than held her back. Green revealed that things are now fine between her and Hayes backstage, saying "he hugs me now" and "really pumps my tires." She joked that Hayes' past comments were "blasphemous" but indicated the controversy provided her with additional fuel to prove people wrong.
Former WWE official Teddy Long believes WWE needs Vince McMahon back to "do this thing right and get the fans back on board." Speaking to Inside The Ring, Long argued that while there's plenty of talent today, creative direction heavily affects wrestlers' careers and some people in power hurt talent simply because they can. Long said he doesn't believe McMahon's chapter in wrestling is truly closed, recalling how McMahon talked about wrestling for entire flights and naturally directed people even during his own birthday party rehearsal.
Rey Mysterio has recalled that he almost retired from WWE before his son Dominik Mysterio started his wrestling training. The WWE Hall of Famer considered ending his wrestling career during that period.
Former WCW/WWE wrestler and current WWE Performance Center coach Terry Taylor is scheduled to undergo knee surgery in the upcoming weeks.
Janel Grant, Vince McMahon, and WWE filed a joint motion on Thursday to move their lawsuit into private arbitration. The suit is likely moving away from public court proceedings to private arbitration.
Vince McMahon, WWE and Janel Grant have agreed to move the sex trafficking lawsuit filed in January 2024 to private arbitration. All parties have consented to handle the legal matter through private arbitration rather than public court proceedings.
According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, an internal WWE document from earlier this month included both Randy Orton and Drew McIntyre in connection with this year's SummerSlam premium live event. Both wrestlers have been absent from WWE television since WrestleMania 42, with McIntyre away filming the Highlander reboot and Orton not returning since losing to Cody Rhodes in the Undisputed WWE Championship main event. WWE internally expects both men to be ready in time for SummerSlam weekend, which takes place on August 1 and August 2 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select provided an update on CM Punk's return to WWE television. This comes following recent speculation about conflict between CM Punk and WWE.