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WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Hart has praised several recent NXT call-ups when discussing his favorite current wrestlers. Hart specifically mentioned that Sol Ruca reminds him of a combination of Charlotte Flair and Je'von Evans.
Former WWE Nexus member Michael Tarver is set to compete in his retirement match on Saturday, May 23, when he faces Kno at an Extreme Fight World event streaming on Triller Pay-Per-View. Tarver was part of The Nexus faction that debuted in 2010 alongside Wade Barrett, Heath Slater, and others, and after his WWE release in 2011, he continued wrestling on the independent scene where he became a two-time NWA FUW Heavyweight Champion and two-time CWE Heavyweight Champion.
WWE announced several new live events across the United States for summer 2026 as part of expanding its touring schedule, with AJ Styles publicly supporting the decision on Twitter/X. During a WWE employee meeting on Tuesday, management explained that non-televised events provide valuable in-ring experience for younger talent while allowing the company to test ideas with different crowds. Styles commented that WWE was previously "oversaturated with live events" but believes the company has now "found a happy medium" with its current approach.
TKO executive Mark Shapiro stated that WWE WrestleMania returning to Las Vegas this year may have been a mistake. Despite this assessment, Shapiro also said he has no regrets about the decision.
According to a report, Nikki Blackheart has signed a WWE contract after making her debut ahead of a recent NXT episode. Three other wrestlers have also reportedly signed with WWE, but their names have not yet been announced.
WWE has quietly signed Nikki Blackheart to a developmental contract and she has relocated to Orlando, according to Bryan Alvarez, despite the company not publicly announcing her arrival. Bayley reportedly praised Blackheart internally after WrestleMania 2025, with her endorsement guaranteeing Blackheart a tryout that she completed in February. Blackheart previously worked as a cheerleader for the Florida Panthers and trained under WWE Hall of Famer Gangrel before catching WWE's attention.
WWE is no longer advertising the Becky Lynch vs. Sol Ruca match as a title match for Saturday Night's Main Event. The company had previously advertised Lynch's Women's Intercontinental Championship would be on the line in the bout.
Former WWE star Parker Boudreaux, who wrestled as Harland in NXT, revealed he received a raise just two weeks before being released by WWE in April 2022, making his exit completely unexpected. Boudreaux told F4WOnline that the release was "super blindsiding" but he now understands the unpredictable nature of the wrestling business. Since leaving WWE, he has trained in Japan and worked in AEW with groups like The Trustbusters and Mogul Affiliates, while expressing that he could see himself returning to WWE in the future.
WWE legends Tommy Dreamer and Bully Ray believe Brock Lesnar losing to Oba Femi again at Clash in Italy would be "boring" and water down Lesnar's recent WWE return. Bully Ray argued that another Lesnar loss would make his comeback feel pointless, suggesting instead that Lesnar should win in Italy to set up a trilogy match at SummerSlam where Femi could get the decisive victory.
Tama Tonga's Twitter account was hacked by a crypto scammer who posted promotional content for a Solana-based crypto project called "$YEYE" and directed fans to an outside website. This follows similar crypto scam posts that previously appeared on accounts belonging to WWE announcer Vic Joseph and former WWE head writer Brian Gewirtz, suggesting wrestling-related accounts are being targeted by scammers.
Tommy Dreamer and Bully Ray have discussed how the Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi storyline could play out ahead of their match at WWE Clash in Italy. The discussion centered around what Lesnar's return to WWE Raw means for Oba Femi.
Jimmy Hart revealed that Hulk Hogan reacted to being booed by the Los Angeles crowd during their segment at the WWE Raw Netflix premiere by saying "I knew I should have worn the NWO t-shirt, I wanted to turn heel on them so bad." Hart also indicated that Triple H gave them instructions before their segment.