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WWE pulled a planned segment from the February 6 SmackDown show that would have featured Ilja Dragunov attacking The Miz during his match with Carmelo Hayes. According to WrestleVotes Radio, the angle was included in the final draft of the show but was removed late into the live broadcast, and the interference was designed to kickstart a feud between Dragunov and Miz.
WWE held an emergency multi-department meeting on February 11 to address lower-than-expected ticket sales for WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium, with leadership acknowledging that current numbers are below expectations and tasking all departments with developing promotional strategies. According to WrestleTix, approximately 36,000 tickets had been distributed for each night as of this past week, which is roughly 10,000 fewer per night compared to the same point last year. WWE reportedly intends to keep current ticket pricing unchanged for the time being, while sources indicate that creative plans for the event have been thrown into chaos due to concerns over sluggish early sales.
Jade Cargill is set to defend the SmackDown Women's Championship at WrestleMania 42, but WWE has not yet determined her opponent according to WrestleVotes Radio. Charlotte Flair and Tiffany Stratton are among the names being discussed as potential challengers, with WWE reportedly still finalizing their WrestleMania plans. Cargill, who won the title from Stratton in November 2025, is scheduled to defend against Jordynne Grace on the February 13 edition of SmackDown.
WWE Women's Tag Team Champion IYO SKY has named Hall of Famer Lita as a dream opponent. She has also mentioned a recently returning star as someone she would like to face in the ring.
Women's Tag Team Champion IYO SKY has commented on training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with a former WWE star. According to IYO SKY, this former WWE star always beats her during their Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training sessions.
Rikishi has made a bold prediction regarding Jacob Fatu's potential match at WWE WrestleMania 42. Jacob Fatu's direction for WrestleMania 42 has not yet been determined ahead of Friday's Elimination Chamber qualifier.
According to BodySlam.net, WWE has discussed a potential match between Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar for WrestleMania 42, though the bout is not finalized and is currently "on the table." Femi revealed on the No Contest Wrestling podcast that his Royal Rumble staredown with Lesnar was designed as a test to gauge crowd reaction, explaining that both wrestlers agreed to hold back and build anticipation rather than "blow it on just a Rumble interaction."
CM Punk praised John Cena's WWE retirement tour, calling it "brilliant" in a recent interview. Punk also stated that he doesn't see himself retiring from wrestling anytime soon.
Oba Femi revealed on the No Contest Wrestling podcast that he vacated the NXT Championship in January 2026 because he had already signed a main roster contract and was guaranteed a call-up, rather than losing the title in a match. Femi explained that his confidence grew after working with Cody Rhodes during John Cena's retirement tour, and he felt NXT had prepared him for the next level. Joe Hendry was crowned the new NXT Champion in February following Femi's relinquishment of the title.
Oba Femi discussed his Royal Rumble staredown with Brock Lesnar on the No Contest Wrestling podcast, calling it a "test" to gauge crowd reaction for a potential future match. Femi described the interaction as a deliberate teaser for what he termed a "big money fight," explaining that both wrestlers agreed not to give away too much during their Rumble encounter. While WWE has not confirmed a WrestleMania 42 match between the two, Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer reported that the bout is being considered but is not yet locked in.
A WWE star has addressed rumors about a departing NJPW wrestler potentially joining his new faction. The WWE star commented on the possibility of the rumored signing joining the group.
In honor of Black History Month, WINC is highlighting Naomi's best matches from her time in both WWE and Impact/TNA. The feature focuses on showcasing some of the top performances by Black wrestling talent.