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Former WWE Superstar Elektra Lopez walked the runway at Miami Swim Week, wearing a green bikini and posting video of her appearance on social media. Lopez was released by WWE in February 2023, more than a year ago, after primarily serving as a manager for Legado del Fantasma.
NXT star Shiloh Hill has described joining WWE as a "full circle moment" following the passing of his father. Hill opened up about the personal significance of his WWE signing in relation to his father's death.
Seth Rollins praised The Rock during a conversation with Prince St. Pizza, calling him a mentor after working together during WWE's WrestleMania 40 build. Rollins said he was shocked in a good way when the tag match situation came together, noting that The Rock had been retired from full-time wrestling for about 10 years before Rollins even joined WWE in 2012. Rollins defended The Rock against criticism, saying people in his position get a bad reputation they don't deserve, and highlighted personal gestures like being invited to the Moana 2 premiere in Hawaii with his family.
Seth Rollins expressed his frustration about being forced to forfeit the World Heavyweight Championship due to a torn rotator cuff injury in October, stating he was "disgusted" watching CM Punk and Roman Reigns fight over what he considers his title at WrestleMania since he never lost it in a match. Rollins criticized Roman Reigns' claims about making the title relevant, calling it "complete [expletive]," and said he has unfinished business with both rivals as well as Bron Breakker, who he claims reinjured his shoulder.
Seth Rollins called CM Punk "phony" during a conversation with Prince St. Pizza, stating that Punk is "an exception to the rule" regarding his usual policy of not holding grudges. Rollins explained that he and Punk have a long history and "don't get along," adding that while Punk was once someone he looked up to when trying to break into wrestling, meeting him changed that view, describing it as a "never meet your heroes" situation.
WWE Women's World Champion Liv Morgan shared photos and videos on Instagram from her time in Positano on the Amalfi Coast during WWE's European tour. The post included shots of Morgan on a boat, exploring the coastline, and posing in bikinis against ocean backdrops with the caption "Grateful ??". Morgan has been calling her current championship run the "Liv Morgan Pop Star Championship Tour."
WWE has instituted rules requiring ring gear to be approved before talent can use it on television or in matches. According to Sean Ross Sapp during a Fightful Q&A, these restrictions were put in place recently, though it's unclear how strict the approval process is or whether certain top stars receive more flexibility regarding gear that includes chains, metal pieces, or other hard materials.
Ryback defended CM Punk against steroid abuse accusations that arose after fans noticed Punk's more muscular physique in a recent workout video. In an Instagram post, Ryback stated he doesn't believe Punk is abusing steroids and that there are many legitimate reasons for his improved appearance, including better training, nutrition, and recovery. Ryback also criticized the body shaming culture in professional wrestling and said Punk's physique looks healthy rather than suspicious.
Former Universal Champion Braun Strowman has commented on potentially returning to WWE for a match against Oba Femi. Strowman suggested that if WWE has common sense, they could make something happen between him and Femi.
WWE Hall of Famer and AEW performer Jeff Jarrett discussed the business differences between WWE and New Japan Pro Wrestling. Jarrett's comments came while addressing NJPW being sold to TV Asahi and Ameba.
Nikki Bella missed WWE's Clash In Italy and a pop-up event with her sister last weekend due to attending a kindergarten graduation. Bella shared this information explaining her absence from the wrestling events.
Sheamus has been out of action since November, and a new update has emerged regarding a potential WWE in-ring return. He recently had what he described as "a fun day" working out at the WWE Performance Center with NXT stars including Myles Borne.