
Former Divas Champion Layla Reflects On Leaving WWE
Former Divas Champion Layla left WWE just a few months after signing a three-year deal in 2015, ending her wrestling career. Layla has reflected on her decision to leave the company.
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Former Divas Champion Layla left WWE just a few months after signing a three-year deal in 2015, ending her wrestling career. Layla has reflected on her decision to leave the company.

WWE star GUNTHER has explained why he doesn't watch contemporary wrestling and instead prefers to draw inspiration from the past. GUNTHER feels that watching modern wrestling is a "waste of time."

Former WWE star Ken Anderson has recalled an in-ring incident with Randy Orton that preceded his release from WWE in 2009. Anderson believes that Randy Orton and John Cena worked together and decided to get him removed from the company.

Andrade stated he does not miss WWE and is not interested in returning to the company during a Q&A session on his Instagram Story. However, he expressed interest in wrestling Rey Mysterio and Carmelo Hayes again, saying "No!!! But I would definitely like to wrestle Rey Mysterio and Carmelo again." Andrade was released from WWE in September 2025 and joined AEW by January 7, 2026, stating that AEW gives him more freedom to work with different companies compared to feeling "stuck" in WWE.

Former WWE wrestler Maven claimed that WWE "forced" talent to attend Triple H's bachelor party by strategically changing flight schedules, moving departures from Tuesday to Wednesday so wrestlers had to attend the Tuesday night event at a North Carolina strip club. Maven said that while nearly all the wrestlers showed up due to the scheduling pressure and Triple H's backstage influence, Triple H himself only appeared for the last 20 minutes of his own bachelor party.

Former WWE wrestler Maven discussed his complicated history with Triple H on his YouTube channel, stating that Triple H's relationship with Stephanie McMahon was "convenient" for his WWE career. Maven explained that while his early interactions with Triple H were positive, things changed as Triple H gained more backstage power and got closer to Vince McMahon's inner circle, with wrestlers questioning how the relationship with Stephanie benefited Triple H's position in the company. Maven acknowledged that some wrestlers, himself included, would blame Triple H's success on his relationship with Stephanie rather than accepting their own career situations, though he credited Triple H for working hard and carrying himself professionally.

WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff has commented on his match with Stone Cold Steve Austin at No Way Out 2003. Bischoff was Austin's first opponent when Austin returned to action at that event.

Chavo Guerrero is working as an independent contractor producer for WWE, helping AAA talent adjust to WWE's production style as the two companies continue their partnership. Guerrero explained that he produced the first four or five AAA shows under the new partnership and remains available when WWE needs him, citing his knowledge of both WWE and Lucha Libre as making him a natural fit for the role. His main responsibility involves teaching AAA wrestlers to work for television cameras rather than just playing to the live crowd, explaining the differences between Mexican wrestling production and American television style.

WWE Star Roxanne Perez delivered her finisher Pop Rox to John Cena at Survivor Series. Perez described the experience as "frickin' insane" when reflecting on the moment.

Raj Dhesi (Jinder Mahal) has stated that he "didn't see" Oba Femi having a bright future in WWE during Femi's early career. Dhesi now says he's "blown away" by Femi's development.

Former WWE star Carlito has praised his former Judgment Day stablemate Dominik Mysterio. Carlito expressed confidence that Dominik Mysterio will become a major star in WWE.

D'Lo Brown addressed long-running rumors about heat between The Rock and Triple H during the Attitude Era, explaining that it was "competitive heat" rather than personal hatred as both wrestlers vied for the top spot in WWE. Brown, who witnessed their rivalry firsthand during the Nation of Domination and DX feud, said the tension was professional competition between "two alpha personalities trying to take up the same space," with both believing they were better and wanting to prove it. He emphasized that while the situation was "competitive" and "heated," it remained within "a realm of professionalism" and that fans may have misconstrued their rivalry as personal dislike over time.