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Booker T commented on WWE releases, stating that "cuts are inevitable" in the company. He also discussed how he prepares talent to help them avoid getting released.
The April 27, 2026 edition of WWE Raw experienced decreased viewership on Netflix compared to the previous week. The prior week's episode had seen increased viewership following WWE WrestleMania 42.
Sol Ruca experienced a botch during her Raw contract signing segment when she slipped while attempting her Sol Snatcher finisher, though she quickly recovered and completed the move. WWE subsequently edited the footage across social media and promotional clips to remove the stumble and present a cleaner version of the sequence.
Former WWE Champion The Miz has reflected on his impersonation of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson that occurred during the build-up to WrestleMania 27.
Joe Hendry released a nearly two-minute music video for his song "Can We Fire Logan Paul?" just one day after performing the song on WWE Raw. The music video follows Hendry's performance of the song on Raw.
Ex-WWE Tough Enough contestant Daniel Rodimer has filed a motion to dismiss murder charges against him in connection with the 2023 death of Christopher Tapp in Las Vegas. Rodimer's legal team argues that Tapp's injuries were the result of drug and alcohol use rather than intentional harm, and alleges that police violated attorney-client and spousal privilege by intercepting text messages. The Clark County District Attorney's office maintains that Rodimer killed Tapp by striking him on the head in a willful, deliberate and premeditated manner.
WWE Raw ranked #6 globally on Netflix for the week of April 27, 2026, drawing 2,800,000 global views according to new ratings data from Tudum. This represents a 15.2% decrease from the previous week's episode on April 20, 2026, which garnered 3,300,000 global views and ranked #4 globally.
A new report has provided backstage details on WWE requesting talent to take pay cuts and information regarding the departures of Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods from New Day.
WWE has confirmed updated appearances for Roman Reigns after he was previously removed from all June dates due to not being factored into the Saudi Arabia Night of Champions build. The company is now officially promoting Reigns for upcoming shows, including premium live event appearances, marking a clear shift from when he was pulled entirely from June TV programming.
WWE has trademarked the ring name "Nox Raijin" which is reportedly set to be the new ring name for former IWGP Heavyweight Champion EVIL in NXT. The wrestler will be using this new identity as he transitions to WWE's developmental brand.
TKO is asking WWE talent to take 50% pay cuts, justifying the reductions by arguing that wrestlers are doing significantly less work now compared to when their contracts were originally signed. According to Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Live, WWE's reasoning centers on reduced travel schedules, fewer matches, and less time on the road, with talent now working one day a week instead of four and wrestling maybe twice a month. Some wrestlers have accepted the restructured deals while others, including Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, have rejected the offers and chosen to leave the company.
Jacob Fatu commented on his WWE Backlash World Heavyweight Title match, stating that he "prayed and cried for days like this." Fatu emphasized how important the championship opportunity is to him.