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WWE NXT and premium live events are headed to ESPN Unlimited as part of a new partnership between ESPN and The CW Network. This announcement comes one day after WWE revealed that NXT PLEs would be moving to The CW Network.
Triple H posted a WrestleMania 42 behind-the-scenes video on social media, but fans flooded the replies with #WeWantKairi messages protesting Kairi Sane's recent release. Sane was released by WWE last Friday as part of cuts that affected nearly 20 talents, despite being involved in an ongoing storyline with Asuka against IYO SKY that had WrestleMania plans. The fan movement mirrors previous successful campaigns like #WeWantCody in 2024 and protests over R-Truth's release that led to his quick return.
WWE President Nick Khan has teased the location for WrestleMania 44, stating "Wait Until You Hear The Announcement." Khan hinted that WrestleMania 44 will be held in a major location.
WWE NXT episodes that air live on Tuesday nights on The CW will be available for next-day streaming on The Roku Channel starting fall 2026, according to an announcement made by Roku on April 29, 2026. The streaming availability is part of a new partnership between The CW Network and Roku that will create a dedicated CW hub on The Roku Channel featuring NXT and hundreds of hours of other CW programming. The announcement adds to NXT's expanding distribution strategy, which also includes ESPN Unlimited expected to carry CW Sports programming including NXT.
Former NJPW star EVIL made his WWE NXT debut on last night's episode. Following his debut appearance, EVIL shared comments stating "I've arrived."
EVIL made his surprise debut on the April 28 edition of WWE NXT, but according to WrestleVotes, WWE has yet to decide on a new name for the former IWGP Heavyweight Champion. During his debut segment, commentary avoided calling him EVIL directly and WWE's digital content referred to him as a "mysterious new Superstar," suggesting the company may be planning a complete repackage including dropping his current name.
WWE filed a new trademark on April 28 for the name "Nox Raijin," with the filing specifically covering wrestling-related appearances and entertainment tied to an in-ring performer. The trademark filing occurred on the same day as the April 28 episode of NXT, which featured multiple debuts tied to WWE EVOLVE, WWE LFG, and former NJPW talent. WWE has not announced who the name is intended for.
WWE Women's US Champion Tiffany Stratton has expressed interest in having a match against Paige following her in-ring return at WrestleMania 42. Stratton reacted to Paige's return to active competition at the event.
According to PWInsider sources at ESPN, the new CW Network streaming partnership with ESPN Unlimited is expected to include WWE NXT's weekly series, not just premium live events. The deal, which begins this summer, would make NXT's full weekly broadcasts available to ESPN Unlimited subscribers as part of CW Sports content. The partnership is designed to add more than 800 hours of live sports content to the ESPN platform while providing CW Network with a streaming solution without launching another standalone service.
Roxanne Perez thanked Laredo, Texas following this week's WWE Raw episode. Her hometown honored Perez in a ceremony, with Perez describing the fans as "insane."
TKO President Mark Shapiro reportedly confirmed that WWE has been using AI in storylines during a company town hall. The confirmation came during an internal company meeting.
Jim Ross stated that the late Sid Eudy deserved to be inducted into the regular section of the WWE Hall of Fame. Ross also called the Legacy wing of the WWE Hall of Fame "a joke."