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A former WWE NXT star is reportedly backstage at tonight's WWE SmackDown event in Lexington, Kentucky. No additional details about the identity of the wrestler or their purpose for being backstage were provided.
Roman Reigns has opened as a heavy -700 betting favorite over Jacob Fatu (+400) for their Tribal Combat match at WWE Clash in Italy, according to odds released by BetOnline.ag. The challenge was made during the May 18 episode of WWE RAW after chaos erupted between the wrestlers, with Fatu challenging Reigns following a brutal beatdown that left him laid out in the ring. BetOnline.ag also released even odds for the Undisputed WWE Championship match between Cody Rhodes and Gunther, with both competitors listed at -120.
Bad Ass Construction Worker publicly called out Ric Flair in a profanity-laden rant, calling the WWE Hall of Famer a "drunk old f*ck" and challenging him to "step into a ring one last time" for a physical fight. The social media personality previously confronted wrestler Richard Holliday at a wrestling event, with that situation ending peacefully. Ric Flair has not responded publicly to the comments.
WWE NXT Women's North American Champion Tatum Paxley says that former rival Blake Monroe might be her wrestling soulmate. Paxley indicated that whenever she stepped away from their interactions, she felt like "this feels right."
Danhausen has signed with Adventure Media as his new management company. The signing comes during his current run with WWE.
Lash Legend has named Megan Thee Stallion as her dream WWE entrance partner to join her and Nia Jax, explaining that they would be "three stallions" who are all tall and fit the "irresistible force" vibe. Speaking with MuscleMan Malcolm ahead of Saturday Night's Main Event, Legend said Megan would physically fit into the WWE environment and wouldn't just look the part but could "hold on" if things got intense.
Former WWE star Carlito believes that pre-debut vignettes are a "lost art" in wrestling. He also revealed that he realized his debut vignettes were "ripping off" Razor Ramon.
WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella will appear on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune as part of ten new episodes launching exclusively on Disney's streaming platforms on June 12, before eventually airing on ABC. Bella will compete alongside Jamie Lynn Sigler and Dan Bucatinsky during one of the celebrity matchups, with all celebrities playing to win money for charity.
WWE announced its latest Performance Center class this week, which includes Marie Malenko, daughter of wrestling legend Dean Malenko, who will compete under the ring name "Lacey Simon." Marie reacted to her signing on social media, stating "since birth babyyyyyy. knew what I wanted and got it. let's get to work. Gods plan." The new class also includes Mason Rook, Nicole Martinez, and Marcus Brown joining WWE's developmental system.
WWE star Liv Morgan responded to Mountain Dew's social media post claiming they had run out of Baja Blast indefinitely, replying "Ur lying" on Twitter/X. After Mountain Dew later said they had "found more" Baja Blast, they replied to Morgan's follow-up tweet with a custom Baja Blast championship belt graphic, telling her "you dropped this queen."
Former WWE star Ryback defended NXT newcomer Mason Rook in a Facebook Reels video after fans criticized Rook's appearance on social media following his recent debut. Ryback argued that Rook's unique look could help him succeed in wrestling, stating that "people with a unique look in pro wrestling tend to do very well over time" and that wrestling needs performers of all different body types. Mason Rook made his NXT debut on May 12, calling himself a "flying human tank" before signing his contract in the ring after a chaotic segment involving NXT Champion Tony D'Angelo and Cam Hendricks.
WWE's newest Performance Center recruits may receive different names than those publicly announced earlier this week, according to Fightful Select. The recruit class includes Marie Malenko (daughter of Dean Malenko), Mason Rook, Nicole Martinez, and Marcus Brown, with some potentially undergoing name changes before regularly appearing on NXT television. Mason Rook has already appeared on NXT TV, while Nicole Martinez worked a dark match before this week's NXT show.