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Tommy Dreamer believes WWE should build up to Sami Zayn winning a world championship next year. The former WWE star stated that Zayn has "one shot" to win a world title in WWE.
The Undertaker is absent from WWE LFG Season 3 because he is currently focused on helping run the AAA brand, where he has been appointed as a producer and is involved in creative duties, according to comments made by Shawn Michaels during the opening segment of Episode 1. Kevin Owens has stepped into a coaching role for this season while recovering from neck surgery. Season 3 premiered April 26 on A&E and features coaches Booker T, Bubba Ray Dudley, Kevin Owens, and Natalya.
During the April 26 premiere of WWE LFG Season 3, Shawn Michaels announced that WWE has completely changed the show's format by dropping the team structure and points system used in the first two seasons. Instead of competing for a single NXT contract at the end of the season, contestants now focus on preparing for real NXT television with the possibility of being called up to appear on NXT at any moment. The Season 3 coaching lineup includes Booker T, Bubba Ray Dudley, Kevin Owens (who is appearing while recovering from neck surgery), and Natalya.
WWE NXT talent Carlee Bright has confirmed her departure from the company this past Friday. Bright was among multiple talents who left WWE during the recent round of departures.
Carlee Bright confirmed on Instagram that she is no longer with WWE, revealing her time with the company ended just two days before her appearance on Season 3 of WWE LFG. Bright was not originally listed among Friday's reported WWE departures but announced her exit herself, stating "this wasn't how I imagined this chapter ending" while expressing gratitude for her WWE experience. Her departure adds to WWE's recent wave of releases, with indications that additional cuts may still be forthcoming.
Rusev will face WWE Intercontinental Champion Penta in a match on the April 27 edition of Raw. Rusev stated that he is fighting for the Intercontinental Title, calling it "the thing that matters the most to me."
Kairi Sane's WWE release reportedly caused major shock and frustration backstage, as she was actively involved in a storyline with Asuka and IYO Sky that will not reach its planned conclusion. According to Fightful Select, sources indicated there was surprise within the company about the timing of her departure and frustration that the story was cut before any real payoff. Fans have pushed the hashtag #WeWantKairi to #2 trending on Twitter, with Asuka publicly showing support for Sane following her departure.
WWE's April 24, 2026 roster cuts affecting both main roster and NXT talent were primarily made to create space for incoming performers expected to debut soon, according to Fightful Select sources. The releases were also influenced by possible changes to WWE programming, including the potential reduction of SmackDown to two hours. Released talent remains under contract during the notice period, with main roster wrestlers bound for 90 days and NXT talent for 30 days, and additional NXT departures are tied to new Performance Center signings expected to be announced.
WWE released approximately 25 wrestlers on April 24, 2026, with Triple H, Nick Khan and WWE talent relations serving as the primary decision makers rather than TKO corporate leadership as many had speculated. According to Fightful Select, talent had sensed the cuts were coming throughout the week, with several wrestlers being informed of their releases around 5 PM ET on Friday before the news became public.
Liv Morgan defeated Stephanie Vaquer at WrestleMania 42 to reclaim the Women's World Champion in a match that was shorter than many fans expected, featuring interference from Roxanne Perez and Morgan winning after sending Vaquer into the steel steps before hitting her finisher. According to Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp, the match's brief runtime was due to strict production timing constraints rather than injury concerns, as Morgan wrestled a longer 12-minute match shortly after WrestleMania. Sapp clarified that all performers were working within fixed time limits given to them by WWE production.
Rusev posted a video message on Twitter calling out Penta ahead of their singles match on the April 27 WWE RAW, stating he's been waiting for a one-on-one opportunity and believes his size, strength and aggression will give him the advantage. Rusev said he's fighting for the WWE Intercontinental Championship and wants to represent his fans as champion, ending his message with "Rusev crush."
WWE Hall of Famer and LFG coach Bubba Ray Dudley stated he gives no advice to developmental talents who have been released by WWE, saying "they're gone." Dudley shared his stance on working with former WWE developmental wrestlers who were let go by the company.