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Killer Kross has pitched a "one night only" alliance with recently departed WWE stars Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, dubbing the potential group "The New Doomsday." The proposal comes following Kingston and Woods' departures from WWE.
Matt Hardy expressed shock at seeing The New Day released by WWE. Hardy discussed The New Day's WWE exit and stated he could see them joining AEW in the future.
CM Punk has been removed from advertising for WWE's upcoming European Summer Tour, which runs from May 28 in Liverpool through the June 22 edition of RAW in London. He has also been removed from promotional material for June episodes of Monday Night RAW, with his next currently advertised WWE appearance being the July 6 edition of RAW in Chicago.
Vince Russo commented on WWE's Gingerbread Man funeral segment from the May 8 SmackDown episode, stating that while he didn't hate the segment, he had one major problem with how WWE handled it. The segment featured a full funeral setup in the ring with the Gingerbread Man in a casket and Trick Williams leading the ceremony, with Russo noting that the segment was produced by Molly Holly and that Williams came across well during the performance.
WWE's Cody Rhodes has stated that he "failed" in his role as Executive Vice President in AEW. Despite this experience, Rhodes has expressed that he wants to try being a wrestling executive again, this time with WWE.
Former WWE star Tucker (Levi Cooper) confirmed he is retired from wrestling and no longer competes for DEFY Wrestling during a virtual signing with K & S WrestleFest. Cooper stated he would only consider returning to the ring for one specific scenario: a Heavy Machinery reunion with Otis in Japan, though he hopes this opportunity never arises because he wants Otis to continue succeeding in WWE.
Former WWE star Lance Storm believes the John Cena Classic competition has a major flaw that could work against main roster stars. Storm expressed concerns about the format of the tournament.
Bully Ray praised WWE NXT for doing a "great job" utilizing new stars after recent main roster call-ups. The WWE Hall of Famer highlighted NXT's talent transition following a number of top names being promoted to the main roster.
Bully Ray has discussed whether Asuka has left WWE, following her backstage segment with Iyo Sky on the WWE Raw after Backlash. According to Bully Ray, he doesn't believe WWE fans have seen the last of Asuka.
WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray praised NXT's Kendal Grey following this week's episode of the show. According to Bully Ray, Grey "brings out the best in every woman she wrestles."
WWE Raw star Bayley has commented on her upcoming NXT return appearances, stating that it's time to go scout. Bayley teased scouting WWE John Cena Classic opponents ahead of NXT house show appearances.
Randy Orton may be returning to WWE television soon, with the company now officially advertising him for the May 29 episode of SmackDown in Barcelona, Spain. Orton has been absent from WWE programming since WrestleMania 42, where he lost to Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship. The May 29 SmackDown serves as the final episode before Clash in Italy.