
Damian Priest Explains Why It Can Be A 'Struggle' To Work Alongside R-Truth In WWE
Damian Priest has explained why it can sometimes be a "struggle" to work with his tag team partner R-Truth on-screen in WWE.
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Damian Priest has explained why it can sometimes be a "struggle" to work with his tag team partner R-Truth on-screen in WWE.

Brock Lesnar's WWE retirement status remains uncertain following his loss to Oba Femi at WrestleMania 42, despite removing his gloves and boots in the ring in what appeared to be a retirement gesture. According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, people within WWE believe Lesnar is not retiring yet, though he may retire at some point this year. WWE had originally planned a longer feud between Lesnar and Oba Femi that would have extended beyond WrestleMania, but those plans were dropped weeks before the show.

Giovanni Vinci has opened up about his February 2025 WWE release, describing it as "a weird mix of feelings" that included disappointment but also relief after a difficult period leading up to his departure. Speaking to Chris Van Vliet, the former Imperium member said the release felt "freeing" after a roller coaster experience and compared it to the weight being lifted off when school ends for summer vacation. Vinci noted he wasn't surprised by the call since he had been off TV despite WWE's earlier plans to bring him back, and even SmackDown's expansion to three hours didn't create opportunities for him.

Former WWE star Giovanni Vinci has revealed that he has had "good conversations" about his future following his release last year. Vinci addressed the possibility of a potential in-ring return after being away for over a year.

Nikki Bella responded to backlash over her "Original Four Horsewomen" Instagram post by explaining on the Nikki & Brie Show that the caption was meant as a joke based on years of fan discussions online about her, Brie Bella, AJ Lee, and Paige being called the original four. Bella criticized the negative reactions, particularly from male fans, telling them to "get a life" and calling them "insecure men" who target women because they can't confront men.

WWE NXT's April 21, 2026 episode will feature Week 2 of the "NXT Revenge" special with several title matches and stipulation bouts. The main card includes a Casket Match between NXT Women's North American Champion Tatum Paxley and Blake Monroe, a Last Woman Standing match between Sol Ruca and Zaria following their rivalry that escalated on WWE Raw, and the finals of the vacant WWE Men's Speed Championship tournament between Lexis King and EK Prosper. The show will also feature Myles Borne defending the NXT North American Championship against Dion Lennox and Joe Hendry facing Keanu Carver in singles action.
Sol Ruca made a surprise appearance on the April 20 edition of RAW, confronting newly crowned Women's World Champion Liv Morgan and facing her in a match later that night. When asked about her main roster future on the Raw Recap show, Ruca said she's not 100% sure if this was a one-off appearance or the start of something bigger, stating she needs to deal with her upcoming Last Woman Standing match against Zaria on NXT first. Ruca expressed hope that she proved herself and will appear full-time on RAW, but emphasized she's taking things one step at a time.

CM Punk knocked down a fan's phone at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino during WrestleMania weekend after the person was filming near AJ Lee and Bayley. The anonymous fan involved says he does not plan to sue Punk or involve law enforcement, but wants a simple apology from the wrestler following the incident.

According to Richard Fitzwell of Micro Mania Midget Wrestling, Danhausen's WrestleMania 42 segment with John Cena and The Miz was originally planned as a simple walkout but evolved into a much larger production backstage. Fitzwell revealed that The Miz pitched additional ideas during rehearsals, John Cena was added to the segment after Danhausen asked him to participate, and the concept grew to include a full in-ring sequence with coordinated spots.

WWE originally had plans for an extended feud between Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar that would have culminated at WWE WrestleMania 42. The multi-match feud was planned but did not come to fruition as originally intended.

Jade Cargill lost the WWE Women's Championship to Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 42. Cargill is now calling for a rematch against Ripley, citing revenge as her motivation.

Former WWE star Giovanni Vinci has praised his former Imperium teammate Ludwig Kaiser's work as El Grande Americano. Vinci described Kaiser as "killing it" in his current role.