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WWE President Nick Khan stated that the company will not listen to social media criticism from what he termed a "vocal minority." Khan claimed that WWE does not take online complaints from fans seriously.
There is backstage frustration within WWE over how Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio have been used since WrestleMania, according to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select. Morgan remains Women's World Champion without a title defense during her current run, while Mysterio has barely wrestled despite holding the AAA Mega Championship. WWE's original creative plans for Morgan included continuing her storyline with Stephanie Vaquer, but little adjustment was made after Vaquer's injury, and Mysterio's limited in-ring activity is attributed to current creative priorities rather than lack of faith in the performer.
According to WrestleVotes Radio, WWE creative had not firmly decided on this year's King of the Ring tournament winner when the brackets were revealed last Sunday. A source tied to WWE Creative indicated that at least three superstars have been pitched internally as potential winners and were strategically positioned throughout the tournament field. The report suggests WWE may be keeping multiple options open as contingency plans in case of injuries, with names like Oba Femi, Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, and LA Knight mentioned as possible candidates.
WWE has interest in acquiring Mike Santana, who is expected to become a free agent this summer when his TNA contract expires. According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, there is strong internal support for Santana from at least one member of WWE's main roster, and WWE would like to have him on the main roster by the end of the year if they are able to sign him.
Randy Orton was spotted attending his daughter's graduation ceremony while continuing his absence from WWE television since WrestleMania 42. Orton has been away from programming since losing to Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship and subsequently attacking Rhodes after the match. There is currently no confirmation of when Orton will return to WWE television.
Becky Lynch discussed the challenges of family planning as an active WWE wrestler during an appearance on Stephanie McMahon's "What's Your Story?" podcast. Lynch revealed that her daughter Roux has asked for a sibling and that she would love to have another child, but is conflicted about the timing due to questions about how much longer she wants to continue wrestling. She explained that her husband Seth Rollins has been supportive but acknowledged that pregnancy and motherhood would affect her career far more than his.
AEW's Jim Ross believes the WWE shareholder lawsuit against Vince McMahon will not be resolved quickly. The lawsuit is scheduled to begin next week.
TKO Group Holdings announced that its board of directors has declared a second quarter 2026 cash dividend of approximately $150 million, which will amount to $0.79 per share for Class A common stockholders. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on June 30, 2026, to stockholders on record by June 15, 2026. TKO stated that future quarterly dividends are not automatic and will depend on various factors including operating results, financial condition, market conditions, and cash flow needs.
LA Knight has commented on WWE fan reaction toward him not being "as big as it was." The Monday Night Raw star addressed the crowd response he has been receiving from WWE fans.
WWE Hall of Famer JBL has discussed the possible returns of Enzo Amore and Baron Corbin to WWE. JBL explained that he supports bringing both wrestlers back to the promotion.
LA Knight revealed that both he and AJ Styles received phone calls from WWE following an unplanned public brawl between the two wrestlers. The incident occurred ahead of their scheduled match at WrestleMania 40.
Braun Strowman addressed a potential WWE return on the Battleground podcast, stating he would be willing to come back if the money is right and specifically mentioned a possible match with Oba Femi. Strowman said WWE would need to "back that Brinks truck up" and make a serious financial offer to pull him away from hosting his food show "Everything on the Menu." He acknowledged missing aspects of wrestling like the ring and fans but expressed no interest in dealing with backstage politics, emphasizing that any return would be purely a business decision.