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Sami Zayn has made his first comments since winning the WWE United States Championship from Carmelo Hayes on SmackDown. Zayn defeated Hayes to capture the title on the show.
Blake Monroe stated she wants to remain in NXT to accomplish unfinished business before considering a main roster call-up. In an interview with ReviewSTL, Monroe said she wants to become a two-time women's North American champion because she felt her previous reign was cut short, and she also aims to win the NXT women's world championship to complete her story in the brand.
Blake Monroe stated in an interview with ReviewSTL that she believes storytelling is more important than flashy moves in wrestling, saying fans care about stories rather than athletic stunts. Monroe explained that her career highlights have come from strong storytelling and character work, citing examples like the Cody Rhodes-Roman Reigns rivalry and Jeff Hardy's world title win as moments fans remember because of the stories behind them. She emphasized that while she considers herself a fantastic wrestler, she doesn't rely on high-risk moves and believes emotional investment matters more than physical spectacle.
Blake Monroe defended NXT's decision to move Stand & Deliver away from WrestleMania weekend for the first time in years. In an interview with ReviewSTL, Monroe stated that while WrestleMania weekend previously helped bring extra attention to NXT, she believes the brand has grown strong enough as a "third brand" to carry its own major event without needing that support. Monroe expressed confidence that NXT can prove itself by running a successful standalone show and called it an opportunity for the brand to demonstrate its independence.
A WWE star was reportedly "very banged up" following their match on Friday's episode of WWE SmackDown in Pittsburgh. No additional details about the wrestler's identity or the extent of their condition were provided.
Mark Henry defended Vince McMahon during an appearance on the Nailz Knows podcast, addressing ongoing criticism and allegations surrounding McMahon including a trafficking lawsuit involving Janel Grant. Henry stated he judges McMahon based on his personal experiences, sharing that McMahon never pressured him into doing things against his values and supported him financially for a year when his mother died, telling him to "come back when you're ready." Henry acknowledged that McMahon is "flawed like every other man" but emphasized he will judge people based on how they treat him personally rather than public opinion.
An NXT star has commented on whether it's important to win championship gold on the brand before moving to the WWE main roster. The wrestler addressed the significance of becoming champion in NXT prior to receiving a call-up to WWE's main roster.
Blake Monroe has shared her thoughts on WWE's decision to move NXT Stand & Deliver away from WrestleMania weekend. The wrestler commented on the scheduling change for the NXT premium live event.
A former WWE Champion has expressed strong interest in a potential match between Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi at WrestleMania 42. The former champion is described as being heavily invested in the possibility of this matchup taking place.
Former WWE star Luke Menzies has announced he's planning a wrestling comeback after being cleared to resume physical activity following neck surgery. Menzies, whose WWE contract was terminated after he accused the company of releasing him while injured and unpaid, stated on the Wakefield Trinity Heritage podcast that he plans to return to the independent wrestling scene before potentially pursuing opportunities with promotions like TNA and AEW. The wrestler underwent a two-level cervical disc replacement surgery and says he's now feeling physically ready to compete again.
A WWE star has confirmed that he recently suffered a concussion. The wrestler has since passed tests and been medically cleared to return to action.
Lexis King revealed on Instagram that he suffered a "really bad concussion" on March 20 during an NXT live event in Lakeland, contrary to initial reports that suggested he avoided major injury after taking a hard knee to the face. King stated he has since been medically cleared after passing all tests and referenced an upcoming appearance at Madison Square Garden, while also criticizing inexperienced wrestlers and emphasizing that safety should come first in wrestling.