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WWE NXT viewership exceeded 500,000 viewers for the May 19 edition of the show. This represented an increase from the previous week, which had seen a decline in viewership.
Ludwig Kaiser will return to Mexico for AAA events despite his recent arrest in Florida on misdemeanor battery charges. AAA initially canceled Kaiser's El Grande Americano appearance following his arrest but has now rescheduled the event for Friday, May 22, and confirmed he remains scheduled for AAA Noche de Los Grandes on May 30 where he will face Chad Gable in a Mask vs. Mask match. Kaiser's legal team has filed a motion requesting permission for international travel while his case remains active, and prosecutors have indicated no objection to the request.
JBL publicly defended Ludwig Kaiser during the latest episode of Something to Wrestle With Bruce Prichard, stating he is "100% behind Kaiser" following the WWE star's recent arrest on battery charges in Orange County, Florida. JBL criticized the alleged victim in the case, calling the situation "bullshit" and arguing that Kaiser "does not seem like a hot-headed guy" who would randomly start fights. Kaiser was arrested after an alleged altercation at his Orlando apartment building involving a confrontation over his behavior with his girlfriend in an elevator, and he has since posted $1,000 bond and entered a not guilty plea.
WWE could be closing in on re-signing Enzo Amore and Big Cass, who were last seen in the promotion in 2018.
The story about an alleged ICE threat in Ludwig Kaiser's Florida battery case reportedly came from Kaiser/WWE's side but could not be independently verified by journalist Sean Ross Sapp. This version of events, which claims the complainant made an ICE-related threat toward Kaiser's girlfriend before their altercation, conflicts sharply with the police arrest affidavit that documented injuries and alleged Kaiser punched the complainant multiple times. Kaiser has entered a not guilty plea and posted $1,000 bond while seeking court permission for out-of-state and international travel as his case remains active.
Vince Russo and Jonathan Coachman criticized WWE's ticket pricing for its expanded house show schedule, with Coachman citing VIP packages priced at $768 for a Manchester, New Hampshire show and expensive regular seats for non-televised events. Russo argued that WWE should use these smaller house shows as "loss leaders" to bring families back rather than treating them as another premium-priced product, accusing the company of gouging fans who pay high prices to watch younger talent gain experience.
Sol Ruca did not expect to receive a positive crowd reaction during her main roster debut. She praised WWE for their approach of integrating NXT stars onto Raw and SmackDown before their official call-ups to the main roster.
Ludwig Kaiser's attorney filed a supplemental motion requesting permission for out-of-state and international travel while his misdemeanor battery case remains active in Orange County, Florida, with prosecutors indicating they do not object to the request. The timing is significant as Kaiser has a featured AAA match scheduled for May 30 in Mexico, where he is booked to face Chad Gable in a Mask vs. Mask match at AAA Noche de Los Grandes. Kaiser previously turned himself in on May 20 after an arrest warrant was issued related to an alleged April 23 incident in Orlando, posted $1,000 bond, and entered a written plea of not guilty.
Sol Ruca teased that she has "a few tricks up her sleeve" regarding plans to use her Sol Snatcher finishing move against Becky Lynch at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event. The match between Ruca and Lynch is scheduled for the upcoming Saturday Night's Main Event event.
WWE SmackDown on May 22, 2026 will feature Talla Tonga vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, with the match stemming from a backstage confrontation where Nakamura was blindsided by Talla after attempting to speak with Tama Tonga. The show will air from Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky at 8 PM ET on USA Network and will be available on-demand, with international viewers able to watch on streaming platforms like Netflix.
WWE ID talent are no longer allowed to use their independent wrestling names and must now perform under WWE-assigned names for all appearances, according to BodySlam.net. Several wrestlers in the program have already made the transition, including Aricia Demia now going by Anya Rune, Notorious Mimi using Sloane Jacobs, and Starboy Charlie performing as Chazz Starboy Hall. The new rule appears designed to establish cleaner branding across EVOLVE, WWE ID events, and developmental programming by giving WWE control over talent identities before they reach NXT or the main roster.
Sol Ruca discussed her WWE journey since making her debut and addressed the adjustments she has made since moving from NXT to the main roster on Raw. She acknowledged that she still gets nervous but believes she is in her current position for a reason because WWE sees something in her.