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WWE United States Champion Trick Williams discussed the reasons behind his success since moving to the main roster. He credited WWE management for playing a key role in his rise. Williams shared insights into what has contributed to his push and momentum in the company.
A WWE star revealed that he was not originally scheduled to face John Cena during Cena's 2025 retirement tour, despite the two eventually wrestling each other. The wrestler stated he 'wasn't supposed to wrestle' Cena as part of the tour's original plans.
WWE aired a new vignette for Big Cass on the July 20 RAW that openly addressed his 2018 firing, drinking problems, and personal struggles, framing his return as a redemption story. Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez discussed the video on Wrestling Observer Radio, suggesting the angle points to Cass returning as a babyface, though Alvarez noted WWE botched a similar sympathetic setup with Lacey Evans in the past. The vignette ended with the date 8/3, suggesting Cass will appear live on the RAW after SummerSlam.
WWE Hall of Famer D-Von Dudley recently recalled his first meeting with fellow WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman. The recollection touches on their early interactions before both became prominent figures in the wrestling industry.
Dave Meltzer and Bryan Alvarez discussed on Wrestling Observer Radio that WWE appears to be building toward Tom Brady wrestling Logan Paul, following their public confrontations including a slap at Fanatics Fest. Since Brady has said he only wants one match, Meltzer and Alvarez believe it would have to happen at WrestleMania, possibly as a tag-team match to protect Brady. Nothing is officially confirmed, but WWE has already aired footage of the slap on RAW.
AJ Styles, who has been signed with WWE since January 2016, reflected on his time with the company and named what he considers his greatest feud during his run.
WWE's 'Unreal' series revealed that Bron Breakker was originally planned to win the 2026 Royal Rumble and eventually capture the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 42, but creative feared the push would feel forced, drawing comparisons to Roman Reigns' booed 2015 Rumble win. Triple H and writers Jonathan Baeckstrone and Ryan Ward debated the decision before Seth Rollins' shoulder injury forced a card reshuffle, ultimately leading WWE to have Roman Reigns win instead. Breakker was eliminated early in the Rumble after being attacked by a masked assailant, which tied into his storyline with Rollins.
Vince McMahon's legal case with Janel Grant is moving from Connecticut federal court into private arbitration, with Grant expected to dismiss the public lawsuit while both sides retain rights to pursue claims privately. Dave Meltzer speculated on Wrestling Observer Radio that the best outcome for Grant may be recovering the remaining money owed under a 2022 NDA, where McMahon allegedly stopped paying after an initial $1 million of a promised $3 million. Meltzer suggested that even a favorable ruling for Grant would be financially insignificant to McMahon, calling it a 'slap on the wrist' rather than a life-changing sum.
AJ Lee revealed on WWE Unreal Season 3 that she still hadn't signed her WWE contract just 30 minutes before her surprise return on the September 5, 2025 SmackDown, after Triple H called to pitch a program with Becky Lynch. AJ said signing the deal was an emotional moment, as it meant she was finally being paid equally to her husband. Her return led to a Women's Intercontinental Championship reign before losing the title back to Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 42.
AJ Styles revealed on Insight with Chris Van Vliet that he questioned Triple H about GUNTHER competing in the Royal Rumble match after retiring him earlier that same night. Styles admitted he was in a 'weird state of mind' and believes he made Triple H 'feel awful' over the decision, though he acknowledged nobody else seemed bothered by it. GUNTHER entered the Rumble at number 30, eliminating Penta and Randy Orton before being eliminated by eventual winner Roman Reigns.
CM Punk revealed on WWE Unreal Season 3 that he originally wanted to name his and AJ Lee's dog Lon Chaney, inspired by the dog's underbite resembling the Wolf Man. AJ Lee rejected the name because it wouldn't be easy to yell, leading Punk to suggest Larry Talbot, the Wolf Man character's name, which AJ approved as simply Larry. The dog, Larry, passed away in November 2025 and remains a beloved memory for the couple.
Dave Meltzer stated on Wrestling Observer Radio that he would not be surprised if Vince McMahon eventually returned to WWE television in a limited figurehead role, though he does not believe McMahon could ever regain real decision-making power over the company. This comes as Janel Grant's lawsuit against McMahon and WWE moves from federal court into private arbitration, meaning future proceedings will occur out of public view.