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Seth Rollins and GUNTHER are set to face each other at WrestleMania 42. Rollins recently appeared on "The Rich Eisen Show" to preview their upcoming match.
WWE has announced a new "insider membership program" called Club WWE. The program will provide members with exclusive access and other WWE-related rewards.
Tommy Dreamer commented on the verbal exchange between CM Punk and Roman Reigns on WWE Raw, describing them as "spitting fire." Dreamer reflected on the war of words between the two wrestlers during the show.
Triple H admitted that WWE has no backup for its biggest stars while discussing how unpredictable the company can be during an interview with Joe Tessitore. He compared WWE to traditional sports, explaining that unlike other sports where teams have second-string players ready to step in, "there is no backup Cody Rhodes, there is no backup Randy Orton, there is no backup Roman Reigns, there is no backup CM Punk." Triple H also noted that WWE plans can shift quickly due to injuries, unexpected crowd reactions, or creative changes, especially during the road to WrestleMania.
A Mask vs Mask match featuring El Grande Americano has been scheduled for WWE AAA Noche De Los Grandes on May 30. The match will settle a feud between two WWE stars both known as El Grande Americano.
Cody Rhodes expressed that he is looking forward to the Seth Rollins vs. GUNTHER match at WWE WrestleMania 42, calling it "a wrestler's wrestling match." Rhodes acknowledged he has his own main event match at the event but is still anticipating the Rollins-GUNTHER bout.
WWE's Cody Rhodes has discussed his theme song "Kingdom" and indicated he would only change it if he turns heel. Rhodes expressed his love for the current theme music during recent comments about when he might switch to different entrance music.
Gunther revealed during a WWE Retrospective that when Triple H asked him about facing Goldberg nearly a year before their match, he wanted to give the legend "the best match that he maybe ever had." Gunther said he was very happy with their performance and felt it exceeded expectations, noting that facing someone he grew up watching felt surreal.
WWE announcer Lilian Garcia married Patrick Ellrich in an intimate ceremony on April 12, just days before WrestleMania 42 week. The couple, who got engaged in November 2025, originally planned a larger wedding with wrestling personalities like Trish Stratus and Candice Michelle set to attend, but Garcia decided to simplify after the planning became overwhelming and stressful. The ceremony took place at a location overlooking where Garcia and Ellrich first met, and the couple planned to honeymoon in Vegas during WrestleMania week.
Drew McIntyre posted a sarcastic "PSA" on Twitter ahead of WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, addressing fan harassment issues that wrestlers face during WrestleMania week. In the video posted on April 14, 2026, McIntyre sarcastically encouraged problematic fan behaviors like interrupting wrestlers during private moments, shoving cameras in their faces, waiting at hotels and airports, invading personal space, and bringing excessive items for autographs. McIntyre stated he was trying a different approach after his straightforward warning last year, using sarcasm to highlight the need for boundaries and respect from fans during the busy week.
Gunther admitted during a WWE Retrospective that he used to hate John Cena growing up, explaining that he and other wrestlers from his generation who were fans of independent and Japanese wrestling viewed Cena as "goofy" and "a wrestler for the kids, not for the grownups." However, Gunther said that stepping into the ring with Cena changed his perspective and gave him a deeper appreciation for what Cena accomplished during his career.
Gunther revealed during a WWE Retrospective that making John Cena tap out was more meaningful to him than winning any championship. He explained that forcing Cena to submit was his biggest achievement because "the guy that always said 'Never give up,' I can make him give up," and noted how the crowd's frustrated reaction made the moment even more satisfying.