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A WWE star has credited AJ Styles for convincing him to wrestle shirtless following his recent weight loss. The wrestler stated "I was ashamed" when discussing the situation that led to Styles' encouragement.
Janel Grant revealed that she spent six figures on legal retainers and medical care while cooperating in WWE's internal investigation related to her legal battle with WWE and Vince McMahon. Grant stated she was given permission to participate in the investigation without violating her NDA and believed it would help her "get answers and regain control of her situation." She said the medical care she received during that time "saved her life" and that she preserved evidence expecting to be interviewed for the investigation.
Janel Grant revealed she attempted suicide following the public exposure of her situation involving WWE, Vince McMahon, and a non-disclosure agreement. Grant said she was instructed not to speak or acknowledge the situation when a Wall Street Journal story was about to publish, creating what she described as an "overwhelming emotional collapse." She stated that someone found her in a closet with a belt and stool and stopped the suicide attempt, directly attributing the incident to the mental health impact of the NDA restrictions.
A WWE star has revealed they had 11 teeth pulled out due to a dental injury. The dental injury caused the wrestler to be absent from WWE programming and in-ring action in late 2025.
Jacob Fatu explained during a February 20, 2026 interview with Busted Open Radio that his time off WWE television following a brutal October 2025 segment with Drew McIntyre was necessary for both physical and personal reasons. Fatu revealed he had 11 teeth pulled during dental surgery and used the time during the holiday season to reconnect with his seven children and regroup mentally, describing how being home allowed him to see things differently. He returned to WWE television on the January 9, 2026 edition of Friday Night SmackDown, costing Cody Rhodes the Undisputed WWE Title in his match against McIntyre.
WWE has added a late match to the February 20 episode of Friday Night SmackDown, featuring Women's United States Champion Giulia facing WWE Women's Tag Team Champion IYO SKY in a clash of champions. The show will also include Men's and Women's Elimination Chamber qualifying matches, with Trick Williams, Carmelo Hayes, and Damian Priest competing in the men's qualifier, and Nia Jax, Charlotte Flair, and Kiana James in the women's qualifier.
AJ Styles confirmed that he and CM Punk have officially buried the hatchet after years of animosity and miscommunication, speaking during a WWE vlog filmed shortly after their match on the January 26, 2026 edition of RAW. Styles explained that their falling out bothered him deeply because they were close at one point, but emphasized that "life's too short to stay angry over stupid things" and that both men have said things they wish they could take back. This marks a significant change from 2020, when Styles publicly stated he wasn't interested in facing Punk and questioned whether he was worth his time.
AJ Styles has shared his thoughts on CM Punk following a match between them earlier this year. Styles, who is described as recently retired, offered his honest perspective on his fellow WWE star.
AJ Styles revealed in a WWE vlog on February 20, 2026, that he originally planned to retire at WrestleMania rather than at the Royal Rumble. After returning from a serious injury, Styles decided it didn't feel right to come back for only two months just to retire at WrestleMania, so he chose to end his career at the 2026 Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia - the same event where he debuted in WWE in 2016. His retirement match was against GUNTHER at the Royal Rumble.
Janel Grant spoke at a Capitol news briefing hosted by the Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence, delivering detailed public statements about her ongoing lawsuit involving WWE and Vince McMahon. Grant revealed that WWE pushed for a joint statement describing her relationship with McMahon as consensual without her input, that she received a subpoena and whistleblower status from the SEC in March 2023, and that WWE's internal investigation concluded without interviewing her. She criticized the use of NDAs in workplace misconduct cases, stating they allow harmful patterns to continue unchecked and relocate harm to other victims.
CM Punk, Drew McIntyre and other WWE personalities have responded to NFL star Tom Brady's comments calling WWE "cute" compared to football. The wrestlers addressed Brady's remarks comparing professional wrestling to the NFL.
An international star from Pro Wrestling NOAH has confirmed his arrival in Orlando, Florida ahead of his excursion to WWE NXT. The wrestler is set to begin his stint with the WWE developmental brand.