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WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray has praised The Miz and Kit Wilson following their tag-team match against Danhausen and Minihausen at Backlash 2026.
According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, there is now "serious talk" inside WWE about working with ESPN's Stephen A. Smith in a much bigger television capacity. Meltzer reported that people within WWE who were unhappy with Pat McAfee's usage are more favorable toward bringing in Smith.
The May 12, 2026 episode of WWE NXT will feature several matches as the company builds towards their Battleground Premium Live Event. NARAKU will make his in-ring debut following his name change from EVIL on the May 5th edition, while Noam Dar returns to action against Jackson Drake after an extended injury absence. Additional matches include Kendal Grey vs. Kelani Jordan, Zaria & Nikkita Lyons vs. Tatum Paxley & Lizzy Rain in tag team action, and EK Prosper, Sean Legacy & Tate Wilder taking on Birthright.
Los Garza (Angel Garza and Berto) made a surprise appearance on the May 11 edition of WWE RAW in a handicap match against Oba Femi, where they were quickly defeated. Shortly after RAW went off the air, Angel Garza posted a cryptic message on Twitter that has sparked fan speculation about their WWE future.
According to a report from Sean Ross Sapp on Fightful's post-RAW show, Asuka's time away from WWE television is due to personal matters she needs to handle back in Japan, not roster cuts or contract issues. Sapp reported that Asuka approached WWE herself about taking time off, and while WWE did not want her leaving television for an extended period, they respected her situation once she explained what was happening.
WWE Women's World Champion Liv Morgan has addressed questions about pursuing a Hollywood career and whether she plans to transition to acting full-time. Morgan stated that she is committed to wrestling for the long term, saying "I'm wrestling until the wheels fall off."
Matt Cardona has addressed his losing streak since returning to WWE. The wrestler commented on his current run with the company, saying "You Think Losing Some Matches Is Going To Stop Me?"
The May 18 episode of WWE RAW in Greensboro, NC will feature Page and Brie Bella defending the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against Judgment Day members Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez. Oba Femi's Open Challenge will also continue on the show after no one stepped up to face him this week.
During the May 11 edition of WWE RAW in Knoxville, Tennessee, Jacob Fatu destroyed Roman Reigns instead of acknowledging him. The episode also set up matches for Saturday Night's Main Event on May 23, including Penta defending the IC Title against Ethan Page and The Vision defending the WWE World Tag Team Titles against the Street Profits.
WWE added two championship matches to Saturday Night's Main Event on May 23 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana, following the May 11 episode of RAW. Penta will defend the Intercontinental Championship against Rusev, while The Vision will defend the WWE World Tag Team Titles against the Street Profits.
Jacob Fatu attacked Roman Reigns and the entire Bloodline faction on WWE Raw. This occurred after Roman Reigns retained the WWE Championship at Backlash and had been waiting for Fatu to acknowledge him throughout the night.
New Day members Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods have departed WWE. Their first appearance following their WWE departure has been revealed.