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GUNTHER has addressed his enjoyment in drawing negative reactions from the WWE crowd after retiring John Cena last year. He described this as a struggle that many of his colleagues experience when performing for WWE audiences.
Former WWE star Joe Gacy, now performing under the name Joseph Sawyer, has announced his first post-WWE match following his release as part of The Wyatt Sicks earlier this year. Sawyer is scheduled to appear for Pro Wrestling Junkie on September 20 in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey. The Wyatt Sicks faction, which included Bo Dallas, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross, Erick Rowan, and Gacy, was released by WWE shortly after WrestleMania 42, with all members since adopting new ring names for appearances outside the company.
Stephanie Vaquer has been quietly removed from WWE RAW promotional material, including a new poster for the June 8 episode of RAW. Vaquer has been out of action since April after suffering a second-degree AC sprain in her left shoulder, following a backstage attack by The Judgment Day that wrote her off television. People within WWE are reportedly hopeful she could return around SummerSlam season, though there is no official timetable for her comeback.
Trick Williams revealed that his "Gingerbread Man" joke about Sami Zayn grew far beyond his expectations, evolving from a simple insult into a full WWE storyline featuring an actual Gingerbread Man character appearing on SmackDown. The storyline included the character being "murdered" by Sami Zayn before Backlash, then returning with Lil Yachty to attack Zayn, with Williams noting that what started as a "throwaway line" became much bigger than anticipated. The feud concluded with Williams defeating Zayn at Backlash to retain the WWE United States Championship, while the Gingerbread Man character now apparently resides with Danhausen.
A new faction called the Mog Squad has officially debuted on WWE Evolve, consisting of Max Abrams, Jacari Ball, CJ Valor, and Santi Rivera. The group's debut follows a recent trademark filing for the name.
Piper Niven revealed she underwent neck surgery in California after being away from WWE television since August 2025. The WWE star shared a photo from a hospital bed and disclosed she had an anterior discectomy to remove a damaged disc in her neck. Niven said she already feels better after the surgery and described the past eight months as a "really scary time," with her last match being a victory over Charlotte Flair on SmackDown in Dublin.
WWE's Dragon Lee posted a cryptic social media message that caused fans to question his status with the company. There is backstage speculation that Dragon Lee may be dealing with an injury.
According to a report, more WWE NXT stars are expected to be called up to the main roster this summer. The report indicates additional NXT talent will be making the transition from the developmental brand to WWE's main shows.
Thekla expressed skepticism about Asuka retirement rumors during an interview with TMZ Inside The Ring, stating "I don't think she is" and citing Asuka's toughness and continued ability to compete in her mid-40s. Thekla revealed she has never met Asuka despite crossing paths with many wrestlers, but has been a longtime fan since starting her own wrestling career. The comments come amid ongoing speculation about Asuka's WWE status following conflicting reports about whether she is "semi-retired" or away for personal reasons.
Kevin Nash says that New Day made the right choice by leaving WWE after refusing to take a pay cut. Nash also expressed his belief that wrestlers should unionize.
WWE reportedly has more NXT call-ups planned for later this year, with discussions currently focusing on talent from the NXT women's division. According to BodySlam.net, the plans are still in early stages and nothing has been finalized, with no confirmed names, brands, or exact dates attached to the potential summer call-ups.
WWE ID talent Jack Cartwheel has revealed he had a one-on-one meeting with The Undertaker following a recent appearance in AAA. Cartwheel opened up about the encounter with the WWE legend.