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Cody Rhodes recently shared his perspective on the booking style of several important figures in WWE, including Triple H and Paul Heyman. The WWE star discussed the creative approaches of these industry figures.
Cody Rhodes explained on his podcast that wrestling cards should be structured like a complete story rather than just a collection of big matches, with the opener getting fans excited, the middle creating emotional weight, and the main event delivering the payoff. Rhodes criticized "dream match" independent wrestling cards, stating they often don't flow as well for live audiences as they appear on paper because individual wrestlers focus on their own performances rather than serving the overall show rhythm. The WWE Champion emphasized that consumer experience should take priority over individual wrestler satisfaction, noting that WWE's approach focuses on controlling audience energy throughout the entire card rather than stacking big names and moves together.
Former WWE producer Road Dogg has explained how AEW's existence has affected contract talks and creative ideas for wrestlers in WWE. Road Dogg discussed the impact that AEW's presence has had on these aspects of the wrestling business.
WWE star Danhausen has reacted to the New York Knicks becoming 2026 NBA Champions, stating "Forever Uncursed." Danhausen had previously both cursed and uncursed the team.
Andre Chase revealed that he turned down a higher-paying coaching position with WWE to pursue a wrestling contract instead. During the COVID era, WWE originally contacted Chase about a coaching role and later gave him the choice between the better-paying coaching job or a lower-paying wrestler contract after he impressed at a tryout. Chase chose the wrestling contract, which led to his Chase U character and NXT run.
Blake Monroe revealed on Tiffany Stratton's Twitch stream that WWE has removed her signature mirror entrance following her move to the main roster. The announcement came while Monroe was appearing on stream alongside Stratton and Je'Von Evans, where she joked about her "new entrance" after spraying herself, stating "the mirror is kaput." This revelation follows Monroe's recent SmackDown vignette where she targeted Women's United States Champion Tiffany Stratton and announced her arrival to the blue brand.
The New York Knicks won the NBA Championship on Saturday, ending their 53-year drought after Danhausen became part of the team's playoff run by "uncursing" them. TKO is putting together a Danhausen and Knicks deal that includes WWE cameras at the championship parade, a potential Knicks/Danhausen documentary for YouTube, and efforts to bring Knicks players and their coach to Saturday Night's Main Event in New York City. WWE has already released Danhausen x Knicks championship merchandise following the team's victory.
Danhausen has declared himself "King of New York" after the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals, ending the team's 53-year championship drought. The wrestler is taking credit for "uncursing" the team and posted a congratulatory video on Twitter, jokingly demanding honors like a statue, mural, and his own parade from the city. WWE has already capitalized on the moment by releasing a Danhausen x New York Knicks T-shirt line tied to the "uncursed" storyline.
WWE has released a Danhausen x New York Knicks T-shirt line following the Knicks' 2026 NBA Championship win, capitalizing on Danhausen's role in "uncursing" the team during their playoff run. The merchandise includes three different designs priced at $34.99 each, featuring both the "uncursed" storyline and the Knicks' NBA Finals victory. WWE had previously shown interest in using Danhausen's connection to the Knicks for potential appearances at Madison Square Garden's Saturday Night's Main Event and Fanatics Fest.
Braun Strowman visited The Red Barn restaurant in Augusta, Maine on June 13, 2026, going live on Instagram to share the experience with fans. During the livestream, Strowman revealed he hadn't been to the restaurant in seven years, with his last visit being in 2019 alongside Bray Wyatt (Windham Rotunda). Strowman praised the restaurant's lobster rolls and seafood while also promoting the second season of his show "Everything on the Menu."
Former WWE and AEW star Maria Kanellis-Bennett discussed the diminishing role of managers in modern-day wrestling. She described how the role of managers has changed in today's wrestling landscape.
Blake Monroe attacked Tiffany Stratton during Stratton's Twitch stream, shoving her face-first into a cake before fleeing the scene. The incident occurred after Monroe crossed out the "Tiffany Time" design on the cake, with Je'Von Evans also present during the stream. This attack follows WWE airing vignettes on SmackDown showing Monroe targeting Stratton.