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Sol Ruca discussed her WWE journey since making her debut and addressed the adjustments she has made since moving from NXT to the main roster on Raw. She acknowledged that she still gets nervous but believes she is in her current position for a reason because WWE sees something in her.
AJ Styles announced on the Phenomenally Retro podcast that he is giving wrestlers permission to use his signature moves, including the Styles Clash and Phenomenal Forearm, after his retirement. Styles revealed that Dragon Lee recently reached out for permission to use the Styles Clash, and he extended an open invitation to any wrestler wanting to use his moves. He specifically mentioned that Will Ospreay already uses a version of the Phenomenal Forearm and expressed hope that his moves will continue to exist in professional wrestling for years to come.
Asuka addressed speculation about her WWE future in a YouTube video, confirming she remains under contract while stating that her decade-long presence with the company "became something everyone took for granted." The former Women's Champion indicated fans may see her less frequently going forward, saying "if you ever catch a glimpse of me, you better cherish it because it's going to be rare," while emphasizing she could still appear unexpectedly.
Asuka has provided an update on her WWE status, stating that her appearances with the company will be "rare" going forward. She indicated that her situation involved a personal matter and that she reached out to WWE to discuss it with them.
Asuka addressed rumors about her WWE future in a YouTube video, confirming she stepped away for personal reasons after speaking with WWE but pushing back against suggestions she can no longer perform at the highest level. The speculation began after her loss to Iyo Sky at WWE Backlash 2026 and emotional farewell scenes, with WWE sources reportedly describing her as "semi-retired" while handling family matters in Japan. Asuka stated she remains officially with WWE and teased potential surprise appearances, though she hinted her future appearances may be less frequent.
WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio announced during an appearance on the Duke Loves Rasslin podcast that he is partnering with Footballco to launch an official Team Mexico-inspired World Cup soccer jersey. The collaboration blends pro wrestling, soccer culture, and premium streetwear, and was announced while Mysterio was promoting his upcoming appearance at River City Wrestling Con on June 6 in St. Augustine, Florida.
WWE quietly removed Triple H from the company's internal active talent roster in May 2026, nearly seven years after his final match. According to PWInsider Elite, Triple H had remained listed under WWE's "Misc" category for inactive performers despite officially retiring from in-ring competition in 2022 following a cardiac event. His final official match took place at a live event in Tokyo in June 2019, where he teamed with Shinsuke Nakamura to defeat Bobby Roode and AJ Styles.
Ludwig Kaiser (Marcel Barthel) is facing a battery case in Florida, with new claims emerging that the alleged elevator fight began after the complainant, Richard Reap, allegedly made an ICE-related threat toward Kaiser's girlfriend Andrea Bazarte, saying "You need to show some f—in' respect before I call ICE on that b—h." This account conflicts with the arrest warrant, which states Reap confronted the couple about being "uncontrollably intimate" in the elevator and that Kaiser responded by punching Reap multiple times. Kaiser has entered a not guilty plea and posted $1,000 bond, while AAA has canceled some of his planned appearances though he remains scheduled for AAA Noche de los Grandes on May 30.
WWE CCO Paul Levesque, also known as Triple H, has reportedly been removed from the company's internal active talent list.
WWE's Ethan Page has commented on the possibility of reuniting his tag team partnership with Chelsea Green following her return from injury. Page discussed the prospect of resuming their collaboration as Green has returned to active competition.
John Cena has addressed fan criticism regarding his WWE heel turn and tapping out in his final match. Cena stated "I always enjoy a creative challenge, I'm not afraid to take those risks" when commenting on the negative fan reaction to these storyline decisions.
WWE NXT drew 517,000 viewers and a 0.08 rating in the P18-49 demographic on The CW Network for the May 19, 2026 episode, representing increases of 19,000 viewers and 0.02 in the demo compared to the previous week's episode on May 12, 2026. However, the viewership was down 26.5% in total viewers and 42.9% in the key demographic compared to the same week in 2025, when NXT drew 703,000 viewers and a 0.14 demo rating.