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WWE has hired Jim Rodriguez as a Senior Associate Producer, with Rodriguez announcing on Twitter that he joined the company in April 2026. Rodriguez will be involved with RAW, SmackDown, and NXT productions and will make trips to Mexico for AAA coverage, adding to WWE's recent production team expansion that also included Hunter Selby joining as Director of Show Production and Design.
A WWE fan had their Bella Twins-themed sign confiscated during the May 4, 2026 episode of WWE RAW, despite the sign featuring photos of Nikki and Brie with the message "Scream for Brie Mode + Nikki we miss you." The Bella Twins responded on Twitter expressing surprise about the confiscation, with the fan explaining that security said all floor-level signs had to be put away due to camera concerns. The fan noted that Nikki, Brie, and Saraya had all seen the sign before it was taken away.
Braun Strowman shut down fan suggestions for a match with Oba Femi on Instagram, claiming "they can't afford me lol" when a fan requested a storyline between the two wrestlers. Strowman has previously taken shots at Femi following the latter's victories over Brock Lesnar, including stating he would "squash him faster than Goldberg" and declaring "there isn't and will never be another like me."
Former NJPW star EVIL has commented on his WWE name change to Naraku for his appearances on NXT. The wrestler has transitioned from New Japan Pro Wrestling to WWE's developmental brand under the new ring name.
Former WWE Evolve Women's Champion Kali Armstrong has revealed that rapper Wale was the person who made her first consider becoming a wrestler. Armstrong credited the rapper with influencing her decision to pursue a career in professional wrestling.
Jim Rodriguez has confirmed his new role as a WWE Senior Associate Producer after recently joining the company. Rodriguez commented on his new position with WWE.
Bron Breakker has addressed his upcoming match against Seth Rollins at WWE Backlash, stating he wants to put their story "to bed." Breakker suggested that the time is coming to move on from his feud with Rollins.
WWE is attempting to restructure multiple talent contracts to implement pay cuts for several wrestlers. The company is working to lock in these reduced compensation amounts as part of the contract changes.
Naraku (formerly known as Evil) will make his in-ring debut on the May 12 episode of WWE NXT. The show will also feature Noam Dar wrestling Jackson Drake in singles action following Dar's return this week, and Birth Rite competing in six-man tag team action after Fit Finlay's return set the match in motion.
Natalya made a surprise return to NXT during the May 5 episode, appearing in a backstage segment with Jaida Parker. Parker had lost her match earlier in the show and was voicing her frustration when Natalya stepped into frame and led her off. The NXT Arena audience reacted positively to Natalya's unexpected appearance.
Former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Noam Dar made his return on WWE NXT tonight. Dar is set to compete in his first match in 11 months next week on the show.
Noam Dar made a surprise return during the May 5 episode of WWE NXT, appearing in a backstage segment where he stood up to The Vanity Project. His last televised match was on June 6, 2025, when he lost to Berto in the WWE Speed Championship No. 1 Contender Tournament Final on WWE Speed, though he has appeared at some NXT live events since then.