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AEW President Tony Khan has shared his thoughts on AJ Styles following Styles' retirement at WWE Royal Rumble 2026. However, Khan's specific comments about Styles were not detailed in the available information.
Brie Bella stated that kayfabe is dead during an appearance on Impaulsive with Logan Paul, pointing to the WWE Unreal Netflix series as evidence by showing how matches are put together and exposing the business side of wrestling. While Brie expressed that she finds the behind-the-scenes content interesting, she believes it confirms that kayfabe is no longer part of the game, whereas her sister Nikki Bella offered a more positive view, saying it's "cool to see how it all works" and that the business needs to evolve.
Brie Bella revealed that WWE President Nick Khan personally called her to bring the Bella Twins back to WWE after she had been hearing "no" for previous comeback attempts and was ready to give up by Thanksgiving. Both Brie and Nikki Bella described receiving unexpected calls from Khan that led to their return, with Brie making a surprise appearance in the 2026 Women's Royal Rumble. The WWE Hall of Fame tag team has announced they are targeting the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship currently held by Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY.
WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi Fatu expressed relief that WWE is "finally" allowing his son Solo Sikoa to be himself. Rikishi stated he is proud of Solo Sikoa's current work and hopes to see him compete in a match at this year's WrestleMania.
Nikki Bella stated during an appearance on the Impaulsive podcast that she believes the current WWE women's division is better than the men's division overall, praising the opportunities and athleticism of today's female wrestlers. Brie Bella echoed these sentiments and revealed that watching the current women's talent has given her the desire to return to wrestling. Both Hall of Famers expressed that this is the best the women's division has ever been.
Joe Hendry revealed he made efforts to secure a match with John Cena before the 17-time World Champion's retirement in December 2025, but was unsuccessful despite trying to promote himself respectfully. During a February 4, 2026 appearance on Busted Open After Dark, Hendry explained he didn't want to "go into business for himself" and maintained respect for Cena's retirement tour, citing his billboard stunt near a WWE show in Glasgow as an example of his promotional attempts. Hendry expressed that being part of Cena's final WWE show and witnessing his last moment in the locker room meant the world to him, even without getting the one-on-one match he sought.
Joe Hendry won the NXT Championship on the February 3rd edition of WWE NXT in a seven-man ladder match. Speaking on Busted Open After Dark, Hendry addressed years of fan criticism about his physique, look, promos, and in-ring skills, stating that he uses the criticism as daily motivation and continues evolving at the WWE Performance Center. Hendry said the championship represents his eight months of full-time training and proves he belongs at the top level of the business.
A WWE star has publicly addressed their actions after apparently leaving one faction to join another during last night's WWE NXT episode. The wrestler broke their silence following the faction switch that occurred on the show.
A former WWE star has expressed interest in taking the vacant NXT General Manager role following Ava's departure from the company. The wrestler teased a potential return to fill the vacant position.
WWE taped two matches for WWE LFG Season 3 prior to the February 3, 2026 NXT taping on The CW, with Jeremy Borash and Vic Joseph on commentary. The matches featured Harlem Lewis defeating Mike Derudder, and the team of Hank Walker & Tank Ledger defeating Apollo Crews & Elijah Holyfield. WWE has not yet announced an official premiere date for the third season.
Joe Hendry won the WWE NXT Championship in a ladder match, marking the third time in WWE history that the NXT title was contested in a ladder match stipulation. Hendry is a former TNA star who captured the championship in the dramatic encounter.
Jeremy Borash's name was removed from AAA on FOX credits because the network only lists individuals with the official title of "Executive Producer," according to Wrestling Observer Live's Bryan Alvarez. Reports surfaced in late 2023 that Borash and The Undertaker collaborated behind the scenes on AAA's Guerra de Titanes event, but no formal credit was given to Borash in the most recent airing due to this technicality.