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Naraku, formerly known as Evil in NJPW, made his WWE in-ring debut on the May 12 episode of NXT. He defeated Lince Dorado in a one-sided match that showcased his dominant wrestling style. This marked Naraku's first victory in WWE after transitioning from being a top name in New Japan Pro Wrestling.
TKO Group Holdings and the Arizona Sports & Event Alliance announced a new agreement that will bring seven major events to Arizona involving WWE, UFC, Zuffa Boxing, and Professional Bull Riding. According to Bryan Alvarez of F4WOnline.com, the WWE events included in the Phoenix agreement are expected to be Survivor Series, Royal Rumble, and Saturday Night's Main Event.
WWE NXT aired on May 12, 2026, live from the Capitol Wrestling Center in Orlando, Florida, featuring several matches including Kelani Jordan vs. Kendal Grey and Noam Dar vs. Jackson Drake. The show opened with a tag team match between ZARIA and Nikkita Lyons vs. WWE NXT Women's North American Champion Tatum Paxley and Lizzy Rain, with commentary from Vic Joseph and WWE Hall of Famer Booker T.
WWE NXT newcomer Lizzy Rain has identified her first major goal following her successful debut on Tuesday nights. Rain made her debut appearance on the NXT brand and outlined what she hopes to accomplish next in her WWE career.
Former WWE star Joe Gacy will use "Joseph Sawyer" as his new ring name following his WWE release. A Wyatt Sicks reunion has been announced for WrestleCon.
Scott Steiner's son Brock Rechsteiner has signed with the New Orleans Saints after impressing during rookie mini-camp. The Saints confirmed the signing this week, adding Rechsteiner to their 90-man roster after he played four seasons as a wide receiver at Jacksonville State, posting 35 catches for 383 yards and five touchdowns in his final college season.
WWE Raw viewership continued to decline slightly following WrestleMania 42. The declining numbers occurred despite a Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu angle heading into WWE Backlash.
Jey Uso has sent a message to his cousin Jacob Fatu following an attack on Jey Uso and the Bloodline during WWE Raw. In his message, Jey Uso told Fatu "Imma Beat Yo Ass Before The Chief Do."
WWE star Chelsea Green provided a health update one week after undergoing a heart procedure to treat SVT (supraventricular tachycardia).
Chelsea Green has provided a recovery update one week after undergoing a heart procedure for S.V.T. (Supraventricular tachycardia), announcing that she is now off bed rest. Despite the recent procedure and an ongoing ankle injury that has kept her sidelined since February, Green has continued appearing on WWE television, including a recent SmackDown segment involving Tiffany Stratton.
A Twitter account falsely claimed The Undertaker publicly called Israel a "bastard state founded on blood and lies," but there appears to be no evidence the WWE legend ever made such a statement. Former WWE star Val Venis publicly defended The Undertaker against the claim, stating it was "complete nonsense" and noting that The Undertaker has historically avoided controversial political debates.
Luchador El Cuatrero was formally sentenced on Wednesday after being found guilty of attempted femicide against WWE's Stephanie Vaquer. The sentencing followed last week's guilty verdict in the case.