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Bully Ray has named the WWE SummerSlam matches he is most excited to watch, highlighting the bout between GUNTHER and Nick Aldis as one of his top picks. He also identified a second match on the card that he is looking forward to seeing.
WWE's docuseries Unreal Season 3 revealed that Bruce Prichard pushed for NXT talent to be called up to the main roster before they were fully ready, leading to discussions about Oba Femi, Trick Williams, Lash Legend and Je'Von Evans. Triple H specifically praised Femi, comparing him to a can't-miss NFL draft prospect, and argued Trick Williams had already maxed out what he could learn in NXT. All four wrestlers were subsequently called up to the main roster earlier this year.
Following a brutal post-match beatdown by Lyra Valkyria at Saturday Night's Main Event, wrestling journalists Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer speculated on Wrestling Observer Radio that Bayley may have been written off WWE television. Lyra further fueled the speculation on RAW by claiming she had run Bayley out of the company, while Meltzer noted Bayley's contract is due in a couple of months and pointed to her friendship with AEW's Mercedes Moné. There is no official confirmation that Bayley has left WWE.
A WWE legend has voiced the opinion that Nick Aldis' in-ring accomplishments from other wrestling companies should be officially acknowledged by WWE. The legend expressed a desire to know more about Aldis' career story outside of WWE. No further details were provided in the report.
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.