10,819 articles
WWE NXT drew 541,000 viewers with a 0.07 rating in the P18-49 demographic on The CW Network for its April 28, 2026 episode, representing a decrease of 43,000 viewers and 0.02 in the demo compared to the April 14, 2026 episode. Year-over-year, this reflects a 19.7% decline in viewership and 53.3% drop in the demo rating compared to April 29, 2025, which drew 674,000 viewers and a 0.15 demo rating.
The Rock was pulled over by police on Thursday shortly after attending Stanley Tucci's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, with law enforcement sources telling TMZ the stop was related to tinted windows. The actor remained cooperative during the traffic stop and was dressed in a crisp shirt and cream trousers, with witnesses noting he handled the situation without visible frustration.
Nashville officials have confirmed they are actively working with WWE on bringing WrestleMania to the city, with the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp stating "We are working on a future date with them." The discussions align with expectations that Nashville could host WrestleMania at the new Nissan Stadium, which is scheduled to open in 2027, and build on a previous verbal commitment from WWE mentioned by city officials in November 2021.
WWE's AI-style video featuring Zaria that aired on the April 28 episode of NXT was hit with a community note on social media warning viewers that the footage was created using artificial intelligence and should be clearly labeled. The community note, which appeared under WWE's social media post, stated "This video was created with AI and needs to be appropriately labeled as such" and became a major talking point among fans who criticized the decision to use AI-generated content. WWE leadership recently confirmed during an internal town hall that artificial intelligence is already being used behind the scenes for tracking fan reactions, analyzing audience engagement, and helping guide creative and touring decisions.
WWE announced that Zoe Hines has officially joined the company's newest rookie class at the WWE Performance Center. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is Hines' uncle and currently serves as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, celebrated the news on social media, stating "My niece Zoe Hines just joined the pantheon of WWE wrestlers!" Kennedy had previously credited Linda McMahon, the current U.S. Secretary of Education, with helping make the WWE deal happen.
Former WWE commentator Jim Ross has commented on Brock Lesnar's apparent in-ring retirement and discussed a potential match between Lesnar and GUNTHER.
Bianca Belair revealed that her decision to have a baby was influenced by complications from a finger injury she sustained at WrestleMania 41, which resulted in joint damage and a longer recovery period than the initially expected 8-12 weeks. The injury still affects her ability to bend her finger and wrestle, leading her to reassess her priorities after four months of recovery issues. Belair explained that she and her husband decided it was time for her to focus on having a baby, something she had always wanted to do, rather than continuing to put her personal desires "on the back burner."
Seth Rollins' viral walkoff during an appearance on Good Morning Football was revealed to be a pre-planned segment designed to create buzz. Host Kyle Brandt explained on the SI Media podcast that he reached out to Rollins directly to stage the worked confrontation, with the walkoff moment being part of the original plan. The segment was created independently without direction from ESPN, TKO, or WWE, though Brandt faced significant backlash from wrestling fans who believed the confrontation was real.
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith has claimed that he's had talks with WWE President Nick Khan about becoming a manager. It appears the idea may come to fruition soon.
Lacey Evans has hinted at a potential in-ring return after nearly three years away from wrestling since her WWE departure in 2023. Evans posted on Instagram that a conversation with her daughter, who expressed wanting to see her fight, played a major role in sparking the idea of stepping back into the ring. There is no confirmation yet on where or when this potential return could happen.
Nikki Bella has provided an update on her current injury and potential return timeline to WWE. She also discussed her future goals within the company.
A backstage report indicates that while the possibility remains open, former WWE star Aleister Black is not expected to return to AEW in the near future.