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Eric Bischoff has stated that WWE as it exists today wouldn't be possible without Ted Turner. Bischoff credits Turner's decision to greenlight WCW Monday Nitro in 1995 as being crucial to WWE's current form.
WWE reportedly considered rebooting the nWo during the ThunderDome era in 2020 with wrestlers like Sheamus, Shinsuke Nakamura, Cesaro, and Lars Sullivan, but the plans were eventually scrapped. Eric Bischoff revealed on his podcast that the original surviving nWo members, including himself, Sean Waltman, and Kevin Nash, knew nothing about WWE's discussions regarding the potential reboot.
Mr. Anderson revealed that Stone Cold Steve Austin called him during his WWE run to warn him that three top guys in the company had issues with him and advised him to leave before things got worse. According to Anderson, Austin specifically mentioned that Anderson had received blame for John Cena's pec injury during a match and suggested he go to Japan or TNA to clean off the "stink" before potentially returning to WWE later. Anderson admitted he didn't take Austin's advice and stayed until WWE eventually fired him, which he said hit him very hard initially.
Mr. Anderson addressed his WWE exit on Tagging In with Chris Harris, disputing claims that he was fired for dropping Randy Orton on his head and stating that video footage shows Orton's neck never contacted the mat during the incident. Anderson believes Randy Orton and John Cena worked together to get him fired, though he acknowledged his own behavior backstage had already put him in a negative light and that his firing was "100% because of me."
Mr. Anderson revealed that Vince McMahon told him to "stop being so entertaining" and "stop being so over the top" after he was called up to WWE, despite those qualities being what helped him get noticed in the first place. Anderson said he found it difficult to understand McMahon's direction at the time because he was being asked to stop doing what made him unique as a performer. Anderson admitted that while he now understands McMahon's feedback, it took him a long time to figure out exactly what was wanted from him.
Mr. Anderson revealed that Paul Heyman created his iconic WWE entrance during their time together in OVW, when Heyman instructed him to interrupt the ring announcer and do his own introduction. Anderson added the signature double-name delivery by drawing on his high school experience announcing basketball games, where he would emphasize his own team's players by saying their last names twice. The entrance concept combined Heyman's direction with Anderson's natural booming voice and military-influenced speaking style from his boot camp experience.
Mark Henry believes Chad Gable can reach a "Kurt Angle type of respect" in WWE following Gable's return on SmackDown. Henry described Gable's reception as "an elite pop" during his recent appearance.
WWE star Roxanne Perez has identified a significant moment from 2025 as the point when she realized she was ready for the company's main roster. Perez stated that this particular moment made her feel she belonged at the main roster level.
WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash has expressed high praise for the original La Parka and the other luchadors he worked with during his time in WCW in the mid-1990s.
Details have been revealed regarding why Jordynne Grace hasn't been featured on WWE SmackDown recently. The report provides backstage information on Grace's absence from the show.
Former WWE star Carlito reflected on his latest run with the company, stating he was able to be more creative during this period. However, Carlito expressed dissatisfaction with his sudden departure from WWE television in 2025.
Former Divas Champion Layla left WWE just a few months after signing a three-year deal in 2015, ending her wrestling career. Layla has reflected on her decision to leave the company.