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CM Punk has provided an update on his plans for SummerSlam 2026, teasing that he has some cool gear in store for the event. The WWE Champion's comments suggest he is already preparing his presentation for the upcoming show.
Becky Lynch revealed that Seth Rollins reacted with displeasure when she announced her engagement to someone else in the past. Lynch shared that Rollins was upset upon hearing the news of her original engagement. Lynch and Rollins are now married.
A WWE champion has teased the possibility of making his debut in Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide. The champion referenced having worn a mask before during a previous run.
AJ Lee discussed her WWE return during an interview with Ringside Collectibles at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, revealing she didn't plan to become more aggressive but felt her competitive fire reignite once back in the ring. Lee said she initially expected her comeback to simply be fun, but quickly rediscovered how much she enjoys the physical fight of wrestling.
Dave Meltzer said on Wrestling Observer Radio that Vince McMahon would now reportedly accept a secret, behind-the-scenes 'shadow role' return to WWE without any public announcement, title, or control, comparing it to Vince Russo's undisclosed work with TNA. Meltzer noted McMahon would view a quiet return as a personal victory, though he believes WWE would more likely want a big public announcement to capitalize on crowd reaction. Meltzer added he does not foresee McMahon regaining actual control or creative authority within the company.
WWE has announced the final qualifying match to determine participants for the interim WWE Women's Championship ladder match at SummerSlam 2026. The match will decide the last competitor to join the ladder match lineup.
WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash responded to a Twitter poll asking if Donald Trump should go to prison, suggesting instead that at 80 years old Trump should wear an ankle monitor and only be allowed to golf on his own course. This follows Nash's recent comments on the Kliq This podcast criticizing Trump for scrapping the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal, arguing it caused the U.S. to lose leverage since Russia and China were no longer co-signers.
CM Punk hinted at a possible AAA appearance during an interview with Ringside Collectibles about his upcoming Straight Edge Society action figure. He suggested he might 'dip his toe in the AAA pool' with TripleMania 34 partly taking place in Las Vegas, and did not rule out bringing back his Straight Edge Society mask. Punk also referenced his past experience wrestling in a mask versus hair match, teasing the possibility of doing something similar in 2026.
WWE NXT star Skylar Rae was involved in a serious car accident that left her bloodied, with visible facial cuts and a torn-up arm, and caused significant damage to two vehicles. She shared graphic photos on Instagram, joking that nothing could wipe the smile off her face and calling herself the toughest in the locker room. The crash occurred just days after she lost to Reina Volcan on the July 21 episode of WWE NXT, and WWE has not announced whether she will miss time.
Finn Balor has commented on the possibility of challenging for the Undisputed WWE Championship following his upcoming No. 1 contender's match at SummerSlam. Balor expressed optimism about the opportunity, stating they are 'so close' to securing a title shot.
AEW wrestler Thunder Rosa has said goodbye to Busted Open Radio following news that WWE and SiriusXM are partnering to create 'WWE Radio.' The departure comes in the wake of this new WWE-SiriusXM deal.
Adriana Rizzo made her in-ring return at a WWE live event in Fort Pierce, Florida on July 24, facing Myka Lockwood after more than a year sidelined with a torn ACL and meniscus. It was her first match since facing Karmen Petrovic at WWE World in April 2025, following an injury suffered during training at the WWE Performance Center. Rizzo had already returned to television as a ringside interviewer on NXT EVOLVE earlier in July before completing this full in-ring comeback.