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GUNTHER will challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at Clash in Italy on ESPN. The championship match is scheduled to open the event.
Former WWE star Indi Hartwell has shared her thoughts on why fans are so connected to her "InDex" storyline with Dexter Lumis. Hartwell opened up about the fan connection to their wrestling storyline together.
Sol Ruca has commented on her adjustment to WWE's main roster. She detailed her transition to becoming a WWE Raw star following WrestleMania 42.
Cody Rhodes expressed his preference for 90s-style wrestling retirements that aren't permanent, citing examples like Terry Funk, Ric Flair, and Randy Savage who retired multiple times. The Undisputed WWE Champion made these comments while discussing Brock Lesnar's quick return after appearing to retire at WrestleMania 42, stating he prefers wrestlers saying they're "taking a break" rather than making definitive retirement announcements. Rhodes will defend his championship against GUNTHER at WWE Clash in Italy on May 31.
Former WWE Superstar Enzo Amore, now competing as The Real One, is set to appear at Fourth Rope's July 4 event during Essence Fest in New Orleans, according to Smoke DZA during a recent livestream with former WWE commentator David Otunga. Smoke DZA confirmed Enzo remains Fourth Rope's Flyweight Champion and called him "big money," praising his contributions to the promotion's growth. Enzo has been active on the independent wrestling scene in 2026, with recent wins over Clay Williams, Danny Storm, and La Estrella, among other matches.
Bully Ray stated on Busted Open Radio that he is more interested in GUNTHER's current storyline with Cody Rhodes than seeing GUNTHER retire Brock Lesnar in WWE. Ray believes Oba Femi should be the one to officially retire Lesnar, citing that having GUNTHER do it would hurt the story WWE told with Femi at WrestleMania. GUNTHER is set to challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WWE Clash in Italy on May 31, 2026.
Former WWE Superstar Dakota Kai, now going by Charlie, says she understands why fans view her as injury-prone after suffering multiple injuries during her WWE career including two torn ACLs, a torn meniscus, and a concussion. Speaking in an interview with Ring The Belle, Charlie called her injury history "bad luck" and acknowledged that while the perception sometimes bothers her, she plans to continue wrestling and try to change people's opinions over time. Charlie has returned to independent wrestling after being released from WWE in 2025 and has already competed against wrestlers including Shotzi Blackheart and AEW's Kris Statlander.
Backstage updates have emerged regarding rumors of Enzo Amore potentially returning to WWE. The update also addresses the current status of his former tag team partner Big Cass.
WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray stated on "Busted Open Radio" that he no longer wants to see GUNTHER retire Brock Lesnar at WWE SummerSlam. Ray explained his reasoning for changing his position on the potential matchup during the radio show.
WWE officially kicked off the road to this year's King and Queen of the Ring tournaments during SmackDown, with the tournaments set to begin on Raw next week and winners receiving title matches at SummerSlam in August. Trick Williams announced his entry into the King of the Ring tournament during a promo segment with Carmelo Hayes that was interrupted by Ricky Saints, while Jacy Jayne declared for the Queen of the Ring tournament during a backstage segment. The King of the Ring finals are scheduled for June 27 at WWE Night of Champions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Former WWE star Charlie (Dakota Kai) stated that a new ring name is "under construction" after fans suggested she needs a last name. She is currently going by "Charlie by itself" while working on developing a complete ring name.
Charlotte Flair believes fans will appreciate her heel character more when she eventually returns to that role, suggesting the time away from being a villain will make the transition have a bigger impact. Flair, who is currently working as a babyface and regularly teaming with Alexa Bliss, told Ring The Belle that fans will have gotten their "fix" of her current character and may view her differently when she goes back to being bad.