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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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
A fan was reportedly ejected from this week's WWE SmackDown after becoming disruptive during the Ricky Saints vs. Matt Cardona match. The crowd broke into a "hey hey hey goodbye" chant as arena security escorted the allegedly intoxicated fan out of the arena, with attendees claiming the fan had been causing a scene in the crowd.
According to a new backstage report, most people inside WWE do not believe Asuka has wrestled her final match despite fan speculation following her emotional moment at Backlash after losing to IYO SKY. The report states there was confusion backstage about whether the scene was intended as a farewell, and notes that Asuka signed a long-term WWE contract during summer 2024. WWE talent and staff largely do not expect Asuka's career to be over, with one WWE higher-up describing her as "always reliable no matter what was thrown her way."
Dawn Marie has ruled out any possibility of an in-ring return, stating "No. My days are over" when asked if fans would ever see her wrestle again following her surprise appearance as special guest referee on the November 6, 2024 episode of NXT at the 2300 Arena. The former WWE and ECW personality explained she is now focused on her career as a nurse specializing in dementia care, along with running a crystal store and working in alternative healing and educational services.
Lexis King jokingly claimed credit for inspiring WWE's newly announced "John Cena Classic" tournament, posting on Twitter that he may have influenced the project through conversations with Cena at the WWE Performance Center over the past couple of years. John Cena officially introduced the WWE and NXT crossover tournament at the Backlash premium live event, where fans will help vote on who becomes champion, though he acknowledged on Twitter that the concept has received mixed reactions from fans and admitted there's a risk it could be "a total failure."
Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins has discussed his mindset since returning from a shoulder injury. Rollins opened up about his experience coming back from the injury.
Former WWE star Maven claims he is the only wrestler to achieve a specific obscure accomplishment in WWE. Maven stated that this particular achievement is something only he has been able to successfully accomplish.