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Vince Russo Calls Out WWE Stars for Downplaying the Attitude Era

Vince Russo responded on his YouTube channel to recent comments by Sheamus questioning the in-ring quality of Attitude Era matches, with Russo arguing that modern wrestling cannot replicate the emotional reactions and mainstream popularity of that period. Sheamus had claimed on The Late Run podcast that many Attitude Era matches relied on basic offense while crowd reactions carried the presentation, stating "if you go back and look at a lot of those matches, they're just like 6,000 kicks, 6,000 punches." Russo defended the era's cultural impact and criticized modern wrestlers for attempting to downplay how mainstream wrestling became during that time, when stars like Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock were household names.

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WWE Veteran Dan Spivey Thanks Michael Hayes After Attending Backlash 2026

WWE veteran Dan Spivey thanked Michael Hayes after making an on-camera appearance at WWE Backlash 2026. Spivey shared a thank you message following the event.

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Kevin Hart Names Hulk Hogan on His Mount Rushmore of Racism

Kevin Hart included Hulk Hogan on his joke "Mount Rushmore of racism" during The Roast of Kevin Hart, referencing Hogan's racist comments that became public in 2015. The joke comes after Eric Bischoff recently defended Hogan on Keepin' It 100, arguing people should judge Hogan based on decades of behavior rather than comments made during what Bischoff described as an extremely difficult period in Hogan's life involving physical pain, divorce, and family problems.

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Kevin Nash Goes Nuclear on TKO Over WWE Talent Pay Cuts and Executive Bonuses

Kevin Nash criticized TKO on his "Kliq This" podcast over WWE's contract restructuring strategy that reportedly seeks pay cuts as large as 50% for talent while executives receive significant compensation increases. Nash specifically called out reported salary increases for TKO executives Ari Emanuel (272% increase to $26 million) and Mark Shapiro (30% increase), arguing that WWE is being forced to compensate for UFC's financial losses. He also defended Triple H against fan backlash over the cuts and suggested the situation could lead to discussions about unionization in wrestling.

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Former Divas Champion Kaitlyn On Whether She'd Return To WWE

Former WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn (Celeste Bonin) recently discussed whether she would be open to returning to WWE. The statement comes amid what's described as a resurgence of the Divas Era over the past year.

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WWE Files To Trademark ‘WWE Superstar Scramble’

WWE has filed a trademark for the term 'WWE Superstar Scramble' with the United States Patent & Trademark Office.

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WWE’s Lince Dorado Created Minihausen Mask For Danhausen Tag-Team Match At Backlash 2026

WWE's Lince Dorado created the mask worn by Minihausen during a tag-team match at Backlash 2026. A WWE name confirmed that Dorado was responsible for creating the mask used in the match.

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WWE Still Hasn’t Finalized Format for John Cena Classic Tournament

According to a Wrestling Observer report, WWE has not yet finalized the format for the John Cena Classic tournament that was announced at WWE Backlash. Dave Meltzer reported that the project is currently being treated as a "work in progress," with WWE wanting to make the announcement before finalizing major details about the tournament structure. John Cena himself acknowledged the concept is still being developed and that more details will come "as we figure all this out."

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WWE John Cena Classic Format Reportedly Not Decided Yet: ‘Work In Progress’

WWE has not yet decided on the format for the John Cena Classic tournament, with the project currently described as a "work in progress." The John Cena Classic was announced at the May 9 Backlash event, but uncertainty remains about how the tournament will be structured.

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Why No-Cut Contracts in WWE May Not Mean What Fans Think

David Otunga explained on his YouTube channel that "no-cut contracts" in WWE are largely misunderstood by fans, as wrestling contracts are typically designed to heavily favor companies who can release talent for any reason with 90-day notice while wrestlers remain locked into lengthy agreements. According to Otunga, even wrestlers with no-cut clauses aren't fully protected because companies include legal escape routes tied to behavior or liability concerns, and he recommends talent focus on negotiating substantial "kill fees" or severance payouts instead that make releases financially painful for the company.

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WWE RAW Preview for May 11, 2026: Confirmed Matches, Start Time and How to Watch

The May 11, 2026 episode of Monday Night Raw will feature a Roman Reigns Acknowledgment Ceremony following his Backlash match with Jacob Fatu, an Oba Femi open challenge, and a six-man tag team match pitting The Street Profits & Joe Hendry against Bron Breakker, Logan Paul & Austin Theory. Brie Bella and Paige are also scheduled to appear to continue their feud with the Judgment Day, with the show airing live from the Food City Center in Knoxville, Tennessee at 8 PM ET on Netflix.

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WWE’s Bayley Sends Message To NXT Women’s North American Champion Tatum Paxley Following John Cena Classic Announcement: ‘Think You’re Ready?’

Former WWE Women's Champion Bayley sent a message to NXT Women's North American Champion Tatum Paxley following the John Cena Classic announcement, asking "Think You're Ready?" The message came in reaction to a match pitch for the John Cena Classic.

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