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Matt Cardona suffered a loss on WWE SmackDown and revealed that he wasn't originally scheduled to wrestle on Friday's show. Cardona stated that "things changed" regarding his booking for the episode.
Shawn Michaels stated that he isn't bothered by other wrestlers using the superkick because his "Sweet Chin Music" has a higher success rate. Michaels believes the effectiveness of his version helps distinguish it from other wrestlers' superkicks.
WWE star Liv Morgan recently reflected on her experience winning the SmackDown Women's Championship from Ronda Rousey in 2022, describing the milestone victory as "so surreal."
WWE's Damian Priest has praised his real-life partner Lola Vice after she won the NXT Women's Championship. Priest commented that Vice will "knock it out of the park" as champion and described her as a success story.
Former NXT Champion Ricky Saints reflected on his extended absence from AEW and his eventual departure from the company. Despite the circumstances, Saints expressed gratitude toward AEW, stating that he was thankful for his time there.
Trish Stratus spoke at Texas Comic Con about the conditions for her WWE return, stating that creative direction is the deciding factor and that any comeback must "check the boxes." She acknowledged the evolution of the current women's division with stars like Rhea Ripley, Nia Jax, Raquel Rodriguez, and Jade Cargill, initially questioning where she would fit but expressing confidence she could work with the bigger wrestlers. Stratus emphasized she wants a meaningful story and asked fans to suggest who she should face, making it clear she won't return just for the sake of it.
During a fan Q&A at Big Texas Comic Con, WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus named her favorite match from her career as her bout against Mickie James at WrestleMania 22. When asked to reflect on her career and pick her favorite match before retirement, Stratus quickly pointed to the WrestleMania showdown, stating "Probably… Mickie James and I at WrestleMania 22."
During a fan Q&A at Big Texas Comic Con, WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus was asked whether fans might ever see her wrestle for another company outside WWE. Stratus gave a blunt response, saying "probably not" when directly asked about appearing in another wrestling promotion.
Former WWE manager Armando Estrada, who managed Umaga, was told by producers that he was "too entertaining" before being released by the company. Estrada recalled this feedback during a recent interview about his time with WWE.
Matt Cardona addressed his losing streak since returning to WWE in January 2026, acknowledging that he has lost more matches than he has won, including a recent loss to Trick Williams on the April 10 episode of SmackDown. Cardona revealed he wasn't originally scheduled to wrestle on SmackDown but showed up prepared and received a last-minute match opportunity, and he stated that losing frequently has been part of his career pattern over 20-plus years, emphasizing "when I win, I win BIG!" His only victory since returning was against Kit Wilson on the January 2 episode of SmackDown.
WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry shared his thoughts on Royce Keys' SmackDown debut from the April 10 episode, stating that Keys is going to be "a good one." Henry offered positive commentary on the newcomer's first appearance on the blue brand.
Wade Barrett has commented on the possibility of having a retirement match against GUNTHER. Barrett shared his thoughts on GUNTHER potentially being his retirement opponent.