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Former WWE star David Otunga has tough love advice for wrestlers who were recently released from WWE. Otunga wants those who were let go from the company to hear his message.
Brock Lesnar remains listed as an active performer on WWE's internal roster despite his apparent retirement at WrestleMania 42. An update has emerged regarding Lesnar's current WWE status and in-ring future.
Ireland's push to host WWE WrestleMania is being viewed internally as a long-term project facing two major obstacles, according to a new report from Fightful Select. The first challenge is financial, as Ireland would need to match at least the $6 million bid Las Vegas submitted to secure WrestleMania, while the second concern involves weather issues since the proposed venue Croke Park lacks a roof for an outdoor event. Despite these hurdles, estimates suggest WrestleMania could generate nearly €300 million for the Irish economy, with supporters pointing to successful NFL games and upcoming soccer matches at Croke Park as proof the venue can handle major international events.
According to Dave Meltzer, WWE has been considering one aspect of the upcoming John Cena Classic for the last fifteen years. This comes amid confusion surrounding the event.
Kevin Owens was backstage at WWE Backlash 2026 despite not appearing on the show, according to PWInsider. The former world champion is still recovering from neck surgery he underwent in July 2025 following his last match against Sami Zayn at Elimination Chamber 2025, and there remains no official timetable for his return to active competition.
Cody Rhodes revealed that Nintendo sent him a cease and desist letter over his use of the Triforce symbol from The Legend of Zelda franchise on his wrestling boots during his original WWE run in the late 2000s and early 2010s. Rhodes explained that he connected the symbol's themes of power, courage, and wisdom to wrestling and life, and noted that Nintendo's cease and desist was polite and that he wasn't the first person to receive one for using the Triforce.
Asuka is expected to remain aligned with WWE, according to sources. She is currently in town ahead of Monday Night Raw in Knoxville, Tennessee.
According to PWInsider, CM Punk is not expected to appear on this week's WWE RAW in Knoxville and was not backstage at WWE Backlash despite fan speculation connecting him to Danhausen's mystery partner storyline. Punk has not appeared on WWE television since the April 20 episode of RAW.
WWE has officially announced that Rey Mysterio, Dominik Mysterio, and Rey Fenix are confirmed for AAA Triplemania 34. The event will take place across two nights in November.
According to PWInsider, WWE still internally lists Brock Lesnar as an active performer and classifies him as a "Free Agent" despite moving him to the alumni section of WWE.com following his apparent retirement at WrestleMania 42. After losing to Oba Femi at WrestleMania 42, Lesnar left his gloves and boots in the ring while Paul Heyman watched from ringside, with WWE later airing tribute-style video packages and moving Lesnar to the "forever" section of SmackDown's intro video.
Ronda Rousey explained her AEW Revolution appearance was a one-off to support her longtime friend Marina Shafir and promote her MMA comeback fight, while also serving as a subtle shot at WWE. Rousey criticized WWE's creative control, saying she felt like she was "doing somebody else's impression of myself" and specifically cited struggles with Vince McMahon's leadership, while praising AEW's less restrictive environment that allowed her to be more authentic.
A backstage report is providing information about Asuka's WWE status after what appeared to be a send-off following her loss to IYO SKY at Backlash.