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Oba Femi issued an open challenge on WWE Raw last week, and his first opponent for tonight's show has reportedly been revealed. The article does not specify who the opponent is.
According to Dave Meltzer on "Wrestling Observer Radio," WWE has not yet achieved its initial goal following its acquisition of AAA last year. Meltzer did not specify what that initial goal was in his comments.
According to a report from Bodyslam.net, Seth Rollins was listed internally to open the May 4, 2026 episode of Monday Night RAW as of 4 PM earlier today. The show serves as the go-home episode before the Backlash Premium Live Event and will feature several major segments including a Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu contract signing for their WWE World Heavyweight Title match, plus an Asuka and IYO SKY sit-down discussion ahead of their Backlash encounter.
Joey Ryan claimed on Twitter that "nobody has ever accused me of grooming," which prompted fans to resurface a 2020 tweet from Roxanne Perez that directly contradicted his statement. In her resurfaced tweet, Perez detailed alleged inappropriate interactions with Ryan when she was underage, including him saying "I feel so bad for flirting with you because you're 17. I could be your dad," and later making unwanted advances after she turned 18.
WWE released talents including Tonga Loa, JC Mateo, and members of The New Day on May 2, 2026, but additional releases could be coming according to Wrestling Observer's Bryan Alvarez. Alvarez reported that the situation remains fluid behind the scenes and specifically mentioned SmackDown wrestlers Tama Tonga, Axiom, Nathan Frazer, Angel Garza, and Humberto Carrillo as potentially at risk for future cuts.
TKO has reportedly been asking numerous WWE talents to take pay cuts, according to two reports. One rumor suggests the potential pay cuts could be as high as 50%.
According to WrestleVotes, WWE will not be bringing back NXT UK or expanding into other international markets at this time due to financial considerations under TKO Group Holdings, which is focused on saving money rather than opening new Performance Centers abroad. While WWE continues to scout talent overseas through recent UK tryouts, the company would prefer to have international talent come through its existing system rather than building a full brand overseas. WWE had announced NXT Europe in 2022 to replace NXT UK but those plans have been delayed.
Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods released social media statements on Monday following the news of their WWE departure that broke over the weekend. Both wrestlers reflected on their exits from WWE in their respective social media posts.
Kofi Kingston posted an emotional farewell message on social media following his WWE exit, reflecting on his career and expressing gratitude to fans and colleagues. In the message, Kingston emphasized his bond with New Day teammates Xavier Woods and Big E, calling it a love that "would have made this whole experience worth it." Kingston concluded his farewell by stating "as the sun sets on one chapter, so too must it rise in another" and ended with "Tomorrow is indeed...a New Day."
According to a report from WrestleVotes, TKO is expected to approach WWE talent about accepting pay cuts as part of a broader contract restructuring strategy. The report indicates that while top-tier stars like Roman Reigns are unlikely to be affected, wrestlers who are earning significant money but not regularly featured on television—such as The New Day and JC Mateo—will be targeted for potential salary reductions. WrestleVotes stated that TKO plans to approach "every single person they feel like they can about taking less money," suggesting this will be an ongoing practice rather than isolated cases.
Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods have issued statements on social media regarding their departures from WWE. Both wrestlers advised against compromising or accepting less than one's worth, with Kingston specifically stating "Do Not Ever Compromise Or Accept Less Than Your Due When It Comes To Your Worth."
Xavier Woods has officially left WWE after a 16-year run with the company, posting an emotional goodbye message on social media following news that he and Kofi Kingston have exited. In his farewell post, Woods thanked WWE for being his "home" where he "grew up, found myself, failed, learned, and got to live out things the younger version of me could only dream about," and expressed gratitude for his bond with The New Day partners Kofi Kingston and Big E. Woods concluded his message by thanking WWE staff and stating he was walking away "as Austin Creed," referencing his real name.