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According to reports, the reason for Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton being scheduled for WWE WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas has been revealed. However, the specific reasoning behind this match was not detailed in the available information.
Tom Brady criticized professional wrestling in a new interview, calling it "cute and scripted" and claiming that nobody in WWE could sack him. Wrestlers have responded to Brady's comments about the sport.
Kit Wilson received a new character, theme and purpose earlier this year in WWE. Wilson has commented on his creative input regarding his current persona.
According to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Bronson Reed's injury was the deciding factor in WWE's decision to book Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton and Drew McIntyre vs. Jacob Fatu as singles matches for WrestleMania 42. The Rhodes vs. Orton feud was always planned creatively but was originally scheduled as Rhodes' major program after WrestleMania 42, with Reed's bicep injury forcing WWE to move the storyline up sooner than expected.
Marie Malenko, daughter of wrestling legend Dean Malenko, has officially signed a WWE contract following her recent tryout at the Performance Center. The third-generation wrestler is expected to report to the Performance Center soon to begin her development under WWE's system. Marie made her in-ring debut for Pro Wrestling NOAH last month before participating in the WWE tryout alongside other independent wrestlers.
WWE NXT's viewership increased from the previous week, but the show experienced a slight decline in ratings for the March 17, 2026 episode.
Giulia has addressed giving Rhea Ripley a black eye during their February 20, 2026 SmackDown match that ended in disqualification after nine minutes. Speaking to Adrian Hernandez on March 20, 2026, Giulia said she "just showed my respect for Rhea" and described the physicality as intentional intensity based on her respect for Ripley as a competitor. Ripley had previously shown off the visible bruise damage on Instagram following their stiff match.
ESPN has announced the next inductee for the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026 as part of this April's ceremony. The inductee has been revealed, though the specific name is not mentioned in the available content.
Jacob Fatu defended The Bloodline against critics during an interview with Esteban Ramirez, calling his family "one of the greatest families in professional wrestling" and citing their contributions during the pandemic era. Fatu specifically mentioned Roman Reigns, Big Jim, Jey Uso, Solo Sikoa, Sami Zayn, and Paul Heyman as key contributors to the group's success, arguing that their storytelling kept fans engaged and that critics were also invested in The Bloodline's storylines.
The March 20, 2026 episode of Friday Night SmackDown will feature Randy Orton explaining his brutal attack on Cody Rhodes from the previous week, plus two championship matches including The Bella Twins challenging The Irresistible Forces for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship. The show will also include Drew McIntyre facing Jacob Fatu after McIntyre "quit" WWE last week before returning to attack Fatu, and Damian Priest & R-Truth challenging The MFTs for the WWE Tag Team Championship after becoming number one contenders.
Dennis Rodman will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026, as announced by ESPN's Shams Charania on March 20, 2026. Rodman made his WCW debut in 1997 and notably skipped a practice during the 1998 NBA Finals for a wrestling match alongside Hulk Hogan. He will join AJ Styles, Stephanie McMahon, and Demolition in the 2026 class.
WWE SmackDown star Jacob Fatu has shared updates regarding his plans and main feud heading into WrestleMania 42. However, the specific details of those plans and feud were not disclosed in the available information.