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A current WWE NXT champion revealed that country music star Jelly Roll came up with the name for his finishing move. The naming occurred while the wrestler was training.
Dustin Rhodes responded to a fan asking about a potential Goldust return to WWE by stating he has "worked too hard for my legacy to be tarnished by 50% less pay" and definitively said "NOOOOO!" to the possibility. The response came amid reports that multiple WWE talents have recently been approached about taking reduced-money contracts under TKO's current restructuring approach.
Shawn Michaels revealed during an appearance on What's Your Story? with Stephanie McMahon that he believes it takes three years to adequately prepare developmental talent for the WWE main roster. Michaels explained that modern wrestlers don't get as many repetitions as previous generations, noting that he wrestled hundreds of matches in three months early in his career while today's talent may not reach that number in a full year. He acknowledged that WWE can rush talent faster than three years if necessary, but not to the performance level he believes they should reach.
Scarlett explained in an interview with D-Von Dudley that she believes WWE didn't fully embrace her character because it conflicted with the company's "Women's Evolution" direction, as her persona was designed as a "throwback" and "parody" meant to "bring sexy back to wrestling." She stated that her character intentionally went against the serious tone other women wrestlers were adopting, with her wanting to revive over-the-top presentation including elements like "bra and panties matches," though she acknowledged this upset some people in the wrestling business.
Karrion Kross stated that WWE "creatively sabotaged" former NXT stars during their transition to the main roster, claiming they were intentionally presented as less important than they were in NXT. Speaking with D-Von Dudley, Kross cited examples including Keith Lee having his character altered and Adam Cole being told to shave his head and potentially become a manager, arguing that booking these wrestlers as anything less than their NXT perception "wouldn't look right."
Karrion Kross claims that WWE veterans warned him that Vince McMahon would be uncomfortable with his star status from NXT and would deliberately present him with bad creative ideas to damage his confidence before contract negotiations. Kross says WWE offered him a new contract during what he considered the lowest point of his television presentation, which he believes confirmed the veterans' warnings about the company trying to lower his value for financial reasons.
Former WWE stars Killer Kross and Scarlett Bordeaux have addressed the possibility of signing with AEW and named specific conditions for potentially joining the promotion. The statement comes following previous rumors linking the duo to AEW.
Devon Dudley addressed criticism he's received for forgiving Hulk Hogan over past racist controversy, explaining on the Duke LovesRasslin podcast that he can only judge Hogan based on how Hogan personally treated him throughout the years. Devon cited Hogan's help during his TNA time, Hogan's free charity work at a cancer fundraising event, and a personal apology from Hogan as reasons for his forgiveness, while emphasizing his Christian faith guided the decision. Devon acknowledged others may choose not to forgive Hogan but stated that fans criticizing his choice will not change his mind.
WWE Women's Tag Team Champion Brie Bella commented on her latest WWE run and praised her husband Bryan Danielson for his support. Bella stated that the AEW wrestler has been "so supportive" of her recent WWE activities.
According to a WWE backstage update, there is internal hope that John Cena's upcoming announcement at Saturday's Backlash premium live event will go beyond Club WWE. The announcement is being described as "historic."
Jerry Lawler reflected on his WrestleMania 27 match against fellow WWE commentator Michael Cole. The match between the two commentators took place at WrestleMania 27.
Roman Reigns issued a final warning to Jacob Fatu on social media hours before their WWE World Heavyweight Championship match at WWE Backlash 2026. Reigns posted a message stating "Jacob, We'll Always Be Family, But After Tonight You'll Understand Why They Chose Me" and declaring that Fatu will acknowledge him as the Tribal Chief after their title clash in Tampa.