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Cody Rhodes wants to "finish the story" with R-Truth, referencing multiple losses he suffered to R-Truth during his first WWE run over a decade ago. Rhodes has not forgotten about their previous feud and is looking to settle the score with R-Truth.
Former WWE star Curtis Axel (Joseph Hennig) faces up to 364 days in jail and a $3,000 fine on a third-degree DWI charge following his May 17 arrest in Minnesota after allegedly refusing chemical testing. He is also facing misdemeanor charges for obstructing the legal process, possessing an open bottle of alcohol in a vehicle, and failing to stop after an accident involving property damage, with police alleging the arrest followed a crash at a McDonald's where officers found him driving slowly through the parking lot showing signs of intoxication.
WWE SmackDown experienced increases in both average overall viewership and key demographic ratings compared to the previous week. The show aired ahead of Saturday Night's Main Event.
Rhea Ripley revealed she collapsed backstage and suffered a panic attack during WWE's Australia tour after putting excessive pressure on herself to represent the country. Speaking on What's Your Story? with Stephanie McMahon, Ripley explained she felt responsible for everything during the tour events and hadn't been eating or drinking water properly, causing her body to shut down by the time Monday Night RAW concluded. The collapse occurred in catering after the three-show stretch of SmackDown, Crown Jewel, and RAW, with Ripley describing it as one of her lowest points.
Former WWE star Curtis Axel (Joseph Hennig) was arrested on May 17 in St. Francis, Minnesota on DUI charges after allegedly causing a property damage crash at a McDonald's. According to the criminal complaint, Hennig allegedly cursed at McDonald's employees in the drive-thru, backed his truck into another vehicle, refused officers' commands to exit his vehicle, and had an open bottle of vodka in his truck. Hennig is facing multiple charges including gross misdemeanor refusal to submit to chemical testing, misdemeanor DUI, obstructing legal process, violation of the open bottle law, and disorderly conduct.
Former WWE star Curtis Axel (real name Joseph Hennig) was arrested on May 17 in Anoka County, Minnesota on multiple charges including third-degree driving while impaired, refusal to submit to a chemical test, obstructing the legal process, possessing an open bottle of alcohol in a vehicle, and failing to stop after an accident involving property damage. The 46-year-old wrestler remained in custody for two days before being released on May 19, and has largely stayed out of the wrestling spotlight since departing WWE in 2020.
WWE star Logan Paul has undergone surgery for a torn tricep injury that he suffered at Saturday Night's Main Event. Paul has discussed the injury and indicated he plans to beat the expected recovery timeline, though he detailed how long he is likely to be out of action.
Rhea Ripley revealed that she was "pretty much put on the chopping block" during the early stages of her WWE career. She described this time as a "really tough period" while commenting on the rocky start to her tenure with the company.
Rhea Ripley revealed that her recent emergency room visit was caused by a freak accident with her dog Barry during playtime, where Barry's single tooth caught her leg while she was jumping over him and he slid underneath her at the same time. The injury split her leg open so deeply that she could see yellow flesh before it even started bleeding, requiring stitches at the hospital. Ripley explained she doesn't blame Barry for the accident since she had riled him up, and noted that he seemed to understand something was wrong when she returned home with stitches.
Lyra Valkyria discussed the positive aspects of WWE Unreal, specifically speaking about showcasing vulnerability in the series. She noted how fans connect to the more emotional moments of WWE Unreal.
WWE is reportedly using international live shows as tests for potential Premium Live Event host cities. This comes ahead of WWE Clash in Italy, with the company apparently evaluating markets through house show performances before committing to larger events.
GUNTHER explained on the No Contest Wrestling podcast why he brought back Symphony No. 9 In E Minor as his entrance theme on the November 17, 2025 episode of Monday Night RAW. He said that while he liked his newer WWE theme after joining the main roster, it felt too much like standard WWE music and the classical piece helps him stand out since no one else is using classical music. GUNTHER noted that he had used the theme for so long that it became part of his identity and that being different has always been one of his strengths.