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WWE NXT on The CW Network drew 544,000 viewers on May 26, 2026, with a 0.05 rating in the key P18-49 demographic, representing an increase of 27,000 viewers from the previous week's 517,000 but a decrease of 0.03 in the demo rating. Compared to the same week in 2025, this represents a year-over-year decline of 22.0% in viewership and 66.7% in the demo rating.
Ryback publicly supported Curtis Axel (Joe Hennig) following Hennig's DUI arrest on May 17 in Anoka County, Minnesota. In a Twitter statement, Ryback called Hennig "a great man and a great father" while acknowledging that "we all make mistakes in life," expressing hope that this setback will help Hennig grow and become a better version of himself. Hennig faces charges including Third-Degree Driving While Impaired, obstructing legal process, and failing to stop after a property damage accident at a McDonald's in St. Francis, Minnesota.
Blake Monroe targeted WWE Women's Champion Rhea Ripley in her latest diary-themed vignette that aired on WWE SmackDown. The vignette continues Monroe's diary-style presentation format on the show.
WWE star Becky Lynch has given advice to young female wrestlers on how to make it as a wrestler in North America. Lynch advised young female wrestlers to take international bookings, stating "America's Not The" only option for building their careers.
Milwaukee Brewers reliever Abner Uribe has been suspended one game and fined an undisclosed amount by MLB after performing multiple D-Generation X-style crotch chops toward the St. Louis Cardinals' dugout following a strikeout on May 26. Uribe apologized for the incident but defended his actions by claiming Cardinals personnel were signaling intentions to throw at Brewers hitters, and he is currently appealing the suspension.
A new report from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter provides additional details on WWE star Ludwig Kaiser's recent arrest on battery charges.
WWE posted a YouTube video showing rapper Lil Yachty training in the ring with United States Champion Trick Williams at the WWE Performance Center. The behind-the-scenes footage captures the training session between the rapper and the current champion.
WWE is reportedly operating under the assumption that Jacob Fatu will be cleared to compete at Clash in Italy on May 31, despite suffering a legitimate injury during a live event match against Solo Sikoa in Liverpool. However, the company is also looking into potential backup plans in case Fatu is not cleared for his scheduled WWE World Championship match against Roman Reigns. Fatu was seen limping backstage following the Liverpool Street Fight, with the injury reported to be more than just routine selling.
Kit Wilson missed WWE SmackDown during the company's trip to Barcelona, Spain due to travel issues, marking the first absence of his WWE career. Wilson apologized on social media to his mentor The Miz and jokingly confirmed WWE's on-air explanation that he had over 100ml of moisturizers and creams in his bag that prevented his travel. Wilson referenced feeling "cursed," which appears connected to his ongoing storyline with Danhausen, who defeated Wilson and The Miz at WWE Backlash.
WWE star Danhausen has spoken out of character about marketing wrestling characters and playing to strengths. The wrestler discussed the topic of character marketing in wrestling.
Cody Rhodes and Gunther have exchanged their final words ahead of their match at WWE Clash In Italy. The exchange included references to Cody's WWE departure.
WWE SmackDown star Kit Wilson apologized to fans on X for missing the blue brand's show in Barcelona due to travel issues. Wilson used social media to explain his absence from the SmackDown event.