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Cody Rhodes has pitched an idea for WWE to hold an event on a decommissioned aircraft carrier. Rhodes' proposal comes after reflecting on Lex Luger's body slam of Yokozuna in 1993.
Former WWE star Killian Dain has revealed how he and Nikki Cross acquired independent wrestling promotion PROGRESS Wrestling. The acquisition was disclosed by Dain, who was formerly known as Big Damo during his WWE tenure.
Former WWE star Killer Kross has revealed that he is always surprised by the love that he receives from fans. Kross expressed his ongoing amazement at the positive reception he gets from the wrestling audience.
Cody Rhodes told ESPN that leaving WWE was crucial in helping him develop The American Nightmare character, as his experimentation on the independent scene, Ring of Honor, Bullet Club, and New Japan allowed him to build the presentation that eventually followed him back to WWE. Rhodes explained that his father Dusty was hands-off in teaching him the business, so he had to learn through trial and error, including developing his entrance music, robe, bleached blonde look, and complete identity outside of WWE. He credited his time away from the company as essential for becoming the fully formed star he is today, noting that he was still searching for the right presentation when he originally left WWE.
WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray has praised NXT stars Elio LeFleur and Dorian Van Dux, telling them "You Have Bright Future." LeFleur is set for his NXT debut and recently competed in a match against Van Dux.
WWE legend Booker T has discussed Sol Ruca's growth on the main roster following her call-up from NXT. Booker T also dismissed criticism that Sol Ruca has received since joining the main roster.
Cody Rhodes says John Cena handing him the WWE Championship after their SummerSlam match was more than just a torch-passing moment, calling it specifically a "passing of the belt" moment that represents taking on the responsibility of carrying the company. Rhodes revealed that Cena served as his mentor for about two years early in his career, during which he drove Cena around and learned about the business side of being WWE's top star. Rhodes told Cena "I'm sorry it took me so long" during their in-ring moment, though he would not reveal what Cena said to him.
Cody Rhodes disagrees with rankings that place his WrestleMania 38 match against Seth Rollins as the second-best WrestleMania match ever, stating he considers it a great moment and wonderful match but not deserving of that distinction from a pure match standpoint. In an interview with ESPN, Rhodes said he judges returns by what they generate afterward rather than the initial moment, and credited his time away from WWE working with Ring of Honor, New Japan, and the independent scene for helping him develop the American Nightmare character. Rhodes explained that leaving WWE was essential for him to figure out who he was as a performer, noting that his father Dusty Rhodes was hands-off in his development and that he learned through trial and error.
Logan Paul revealed his biggest yearly payday was between $25-30 million personally, while his company Prime generated $1.2 billion in its second year. The WWE star admitted that making over $50 million in a single year at age 22 went to his head and made him think he was invincible, acknowledging that the success wasn't good for him at the time.
WWE legend Bully Ray has suggested a specific stipulation for a potential third match between Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar. Bully Ray believes this particular stipulation would be a great fit for the matchup between the two WWE wrestlers.
WWE's partnership with AAA has positioned the company against CMLL in what could develop into a prolonged wrestling war in Mexico. Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer stated that CMLL will be the toughest company WWE has ever tried to compete against because they own their buildings, have deep cultural relevance in Mexico, and maintain a stable business model. Meltzer believes this conflict could last for years rather than the shorter timeframes of WWE's previous competitive situations with companies like WCW or UK promotions.
WWE star Roxanne Perez has discussed what she has learned from her stablemate Liv Morgan and how Morgan has inspired and mentored her. Perez detailed the lessons she's gaining from working alongside Morgan in WWE.