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John Cena Reveals He Personally Created WWE Retirement Tour & John Cena Classic

John Cena revealed on the Sports Illustrated Takedown podcast that he personally pitched both his WWE retirement tour and the newly announced "John Cena Classic" to WWE management. According to Cena, the retirement tour took a year and a half to develop and another year and a half for WWE to curate after accepting his pitch, while the John Cena Classic took four to five months for him to present properly and has been in development for about two months. Cena explained that the John Cena Classic is designed to function like WWE's version of an All-Star Game, featuring both WWE and NXT talent in unique matches with fan voting to determine standout performers.

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TKO President Comments On WWE Star The Rock Being A Member Of The Board Of Directors

TKO President Mark Shapiro has commented on the strengths that Dwayne Johnson brings to the board of directors. Johnson, better known as WWE star The Rock, is a member of TKO's board of directors.

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John Cena Says WWE’s Modern Style Forced Him Into Retirement

John Cena explained on the Sports Illustrated Takedown podcast that he decided to retire from WWE competition because modern WWE talent are performing at a physical speed he can no longer match. Cena said he tracks his physical performance through various metrics and realized his numbers were declining despite his training efforts, leading him to step away rather than risk damaging his legacy or being disrespectful to fans, the company, and new talent. He stressed that his retirement is permanent and fans should not expect any surprise comeback matches, though he plans to remain involved with WWE creatively.

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“Maybe It’s A Mistake”: TKO President Addresses Decision To Run WWE WrestleMania In Las Vegas Back-To-Back

TKO President Mark Shapiro has addressed the decision to run WWE WrestleMania in Las Vegas for two consecutive years, suggesting "maybe it's a mistake." Shapiro commented on the company's choice to hold the event in the same city back-to-back.

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Backstage Report Details Alternate Creative Plans For WWE WrestleMania 42

A backstage report reveals that WWE had alternate creative plans for WrestleMania 42. According to the report, these alternate plans contributed to the marquee show receiving a mixed reaction.

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Charlotte Flair, The Miz & Others Reportedly Set For Meet & Greets At UFC Freedom 250

During Monday's episode of "Raw", several WWE Superstars including Charlotte Flair and The Miz were announced for meet and greets at the UFC Freedom 250 fan fest next month.

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WWE's Stephanie McMahon Reveals How To Tell Whether She's Going To Slap Someone

Stephanie McMahon has revealed details about her trademark WWE slap, sharing what she would do that clearly indicated she was about to slap someone. McMahon explained the secret behind how to tell when she was preparing to deliver one of her signature slaps during WWE programming.

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Chelsea Green Reveals First Look At Her Role In Blue Ridge Season 2

Chelsea Green revealed her first look at her role as Shelby Hughes in Blue Ridge season 2, confirming the new season premieres July 19 on INSP TV. The former Women's United States Champion thanked the cast, crew, and filmmaker Gary Wheeler for what she called "a perfect introduction to tv" acting. Green had previously announced joining the series in October 2024, sharing behind-the-scenes photos from her first day of filming.

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WWE Superstar Lineup Revealed for UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest

WWE has confirmed the lineup of Superstars appearing at the UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest on June 13-14 in Washington, D.C., with Charlotte Flair, The Miz, Trick Williams, Chelsea Green, The Usos, Tiffany Stratton, and Bron Breakker scheduled for meet-and-greets. The fan fest will take place at The Ellipse outside the White House during the same weekend as UFC Freedom 250, with free tickets available through a random draw. Michael Cole announced the WWE participation during Monday Night RAW, promoting the crossover event under the TKO umbrella.

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Missy Hyatt Blasts Brock Lesnar Over WWE Return Amid Janel Grant Lawsuit

Brock Lesnar made a surprise return on the May 18, 2026 episode of WWE RAW, where he answered Oba Femi's open challenge and laid out the powerhouse star. Wrestling personality Missy Hyatt responded by blasting Lesnar on Twitter, mocking his return while referencing his alleged connection to the ongoing Janel Grant trafficking lawsuit involving former WWE executives. The return has set up a potential match between Lesnar and Oba Femi for WWE Clash in Italy on May 31.

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Blake Monroe Admits She’s Heartbroken Over Asuka’s WWE Status

Blake Monroe expressed being "heartbroken" over Asuka's uncertain WWE status and admitted she hopes to wrestle "The Empress of Tomorrow" someday despite reports suggesting Asuka may be stepping away from wrestling. Monroe praised Asuka as "one of the best women's wrestlers in the world" and credited her with elevating both NXT's women's division and WWE's main roster throughout her career. The comments come after Asuka's emotional farewell moments following WWE Backlash and reports that WWE sources are describing her as "semi-retired" while she returns to Japan for family matters.

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‘We Are Missing You’ – Paige Sends Message To Nikki Bella During WWE Injury Absence

Paige sent a "we are missing you" message to Nikki Bella, who is currently sidelined with an injury. Paige continues to team with Brie Bella as the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions during Nikki's absence.

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