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Booker T has praised Roxanne Perez for her WWE success, describing it as "so incredible." Booker T was instrumental in training Perez, who is a member of Judgment Day.
TKO President Mark Shapiro has stated that TKO will "monitor the situation" regarding WWE's upcoming return to Saudi Arabia. Shapiro discussed whether the current turmoil in the Middle East will affect WWE and its upcoming events in the region.
Drew McIntyre is officially advertised for WWE's May 29 SmackDown episode in Barcelona, Spain, marking his potential return after weeks away from programming following his WrestleMania 42 loss to Jacob Fatu. McIntyre's absence was reportedly due to filming commitments for the Highlander reboot, where he plays Angus MacLeod alongside Henry Cavill in the Amazon MGM Studios project directed by Chad Stahelski. WWE has not confirmed what role McIntyre will play on the Barcelona show, but his advertised appearance signals the end of his temporary hiatus.
Former WWE United States Champion Baron Corbin could reportedly be returning to WWE, approximately a year-and-a-half after his departure from the company.
Booker T defended R-Truth against critics on the No Contest Wrestling podcast, stating that people who criticize Truth's career are "miserable people" who wish they could be in his position. Booker praised Truth for creating a unique role for himself in WWE and maintaining decades of success, arguing that Truth's longevity and ability to stay relevant across different eras demonstrates his understanding of the wrestling business.
Tiffany Stratton announced during a Twitch stream that she wants to host a live "moonsault-off" with several WWE stars including Mason Rook, IYO SKY, Sol Ruca, and Jacob Fatu. Stratton specifically called out Logan Paul after he claimed on his podcast that he has a better moonsault than she does, saying she wants to settle the debate live on stream.
Ludwig Kaiser's legal team has filed a motion seeking permission for out-of-state and international travel while his Florida misdemeanor battery case continues, arguing that travel restrictions could affect his WWE employment. The motion states that Kaiser, whose real name is Marcel Barthel, "is an international performer who is required to travel throughout the United States and around the world to remain employed." Kaiser has entered a not guilty plea in the case stemming from an alleged April 23 incident at an Orlando apartment complex, and has remained active on WWE programming under the masked El Grande Americano character.
WWE's Ludwig Kaiser, who portrays the El Grande Americano character, has reportedly been arrested for allegedly hitting another man in Florida. The arrest was for battery charges.
Ludwig Kaiser (Marcel Barthel) was in Mexico for work when he learned about a Florida arrest warrant related to a battery case and immediately flew back to Orlando to address the situation. According to court documents, Barthel returned to Orlando on May 20, turned himself in at Orange County Jail, and was released after posting $1,000 bond for the misdemeanor battery charge. The case stems from an alleged incident on April 23 at Orlando apartments, with police citing witness statements, visible injuries, surveillance footage, and photo lineup identification as establishing probable cause.
Shawn Michaels believes WWE's wrestler training process has improved, though he notes it now takes longer for wrestlers to become fully-formed.
Ludwig Kaiser (Marcel Barthel) has filed a court motion seeking permission for out-of-state and international travel while his Florida misdemeanor battery case remains active, according to Orange County court records. The WWE star previously entered a not guilty plea and posted $1,000 bond after turning himself in on May 20 following an alleged April 23 incident at Orlando apartments. Kaiser has continued appearing on WWE television under the masked El Grande Americano character while the legal proceedings continue.
Ludwig Kaiser (Marcel Barthel) has requested a trial in his Florida misdemeanor battery case and entered a not guilty plea while waiving arraignment. His legal team, led by Orlando attorney Thomas D. Sommerville, has filed a Notice of Intent to Participate in Discovery, seeking access to witness statements, police reports, surveillance footage, and other evidence related to the alleged April 23 incident at Orlando apartments.