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A new episode of WWE Unreal reportedly reveals that Bron Breakker was pitched to win the 2026 Men's Royal Rumble Match. Triple H is said to have expressed concerns about the pitch during the discussion.
John Cena and Triple H discussed the reasoning behind Cena's 2025 heel turn, focusing on how they developed the motivation or 'why' behind the character shift. They also touched on the challenges that came with executing this heel run for the 17-time World Champion.
ESPN combat sports reporter Andreas Hale announced on July 21, 2026, that he was laid off as part of the network's company-wide job cuts. Hale's exit follows a controversy in which he gave WWE WrestlePalooza a C grade in September 2025 and was later denied media credentials for WrestleMania 42. Hale stated the layoffs were part of a broader company decision and there is no proof WWE was involved, while vowing to continue covering combat sports elsewhere.
Brie Bella discussed how she and her husband Bryan Danielson balance their WWE careers with parenting duties. She noted that Danielson has been a big help managing family responsibilities while she is on the road.
Natalya discussed on Brandi Rhodes' podcast 'A Shot of Brandi' claims that she was frequently naked in the WWE women's locker room. Brandi recalled Natalya casually standing around unclothed while looking at her phone, and Natalya recounted an instance of coaching Eve Torres on forearm strikes while naked until Torres told her to put clothes on.
AJ Lee revealed on WWE Unreal that her current WWE contract pays her an amount equivalent to her husband CM Punk's contract. Lee has previously been vocal about standing up against Stephanie McMahon regarding pay equity for women in WWE.
A TNA Wrestling star has reacted to appearing on screen during an episode of WWE Unreal Season 3, which is now streaming on Netflix. The wrestler's cameo in the behind-the-scenes WWE series drew a response from them.
Dave Meltzer commented on the possibility of Vince McMahon returning to WWE as Janel Grant's civil case against McMahon appears to be nearing its conclusion next week. The case has been a significant factor in McMahon's absence from the company. Meltzer's remarks address how the resolution of the case could impact any potential return.
A scrapped pitch for a different winner of the men's 2026 WWE Royal Rumble match has been revealed. Details on who was originally planned to win have surfaced, differing from what was ultimately decided.
Jake Hager revealed on the Off the Rails podcast with Jasmine St. Claire that his 2017 WWE exit came after contract negotiations failed to meet the salary he felt he had earned. He said his interest in MMA, sparked three years earlier, combined with the success of independent wrestlers like Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes, convinced him he could leave WWE, build his value through MMA and the indies, and later return to wrestling at a higher level. Hager went on to compete in Bellator MMA and later joined AEW as a founding member of the Inner Circle, though he never returned to WWE as originally planned.
Paige has opened up about her return at WrestleMania, describing it as a last-second decision. During the event, she captured the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles alongside Brie Bella.
Details have emerged about the backstage reaction to AJ Styles' final match in WWE, as well as how he handled the moments following the match. The report focuses on how those backstage responded to what was billed as his retirement match.