
Top WWE Star Reveals They Hate Their Ring Name
A top WWE star has revealed that they hate their ring name and disclosed how they ended up getting it after joining the company.
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A top WWE star has revealed that they hate their ring name and disclosed how they ended up getting it after joining the company.

Trish Stratus hinted at a potential WWE return during her first visit to WWE's new corporate headquarters on January 28, 2026, telling fans "Maybe I need to return to this wall, just sayin'" while looking at a display of current WWE champions including Women's Champion Jade Cargill. Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select reported last week that WWE insiders were surprised Stratus didn't wrestle in 2025 despite internal discussions about a potential tribute run, with sources stating she has pitched ideas herself over the years.

CM Punk and other WWE names believed that The Undertaker would run-in during the SummerSlam 2025 main event.

Fans on social media have pointed out that Raquel Rodriguez's ring gear from the January 26 episode of WWE RAW appeared to be inspired by Taylor Swift's backup dancers from the Reputation era of her Eras Tour. A Facebook post in a Taylor Swift fan group noted the similarity, sparking discussion among both wrestling and Swift fans about the potential crossover inspiration.

Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch revealed they nearly broke up in 2019 before getting engaged, with Lynch initially walking away because Rollins wasn't looking for anything serious and had told her he didn't think monogamy was for him. After realizing her feelings during their time apart, Lynch decided to give their relationship another chance, and Rollins began ring shopping within two months of their reunion. The couple got engaged in August 2019 and married in Hawaii in 2021 after COVID delayed their original 2020 wedding plans.

Cody Rhodes has discussed his mindset ahead of his 2022 WWE return, including his thoughts before meeting with Vince McMahon. Rhodes opened up about what he was thinking prior to the meeting that preceded his return to WWE.

Dave Meltzer has assessed Jacob Fatu's chances of being successful at WWE WrestleMania 42. According to Meltzer's evaluation, the outlook appears positive for the "Samoan Werewolf."

Seth Rollins revealed the extensive list of injuries he has sustained throughout his WWE career during an appearance on The Viall Files podcast. Rollins disclosed that he recently had rotator cuff surgery two months ago, and has previously suffered an ACL injury, broken jaw, separated both shoulders, and meniscus damage to his left knee. He also recounted accidentally breaking John Cena's nose during a match, describing it as a bad sideways break that caused significant bleeding, though Cena continued and finished the entire match.

WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch opened up about her struggle with postpartum depression during an appearance on The Viall Files on January 28, 2026. Lynch revealed that the depression hit after she stopped breastfeeding her daughter Roux, whom she shares with husband Seth Rollins, and that WWE Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix helped her realize what was happening and encouraged her to seek help.

Logan Paul has expressed that he has a "weird feeling" that Vince McMahon will return to WWE. Paul's instinct is telling him that McMahon will make a comeback to the company.

Seth Rollins revealed that WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes helped select his ring name in 2010, choosing "Seth Rollins" from a list of options Rollins presented after WWE required him to abandon his indie name "Tyler Black." Becky Lynch shared that her naming process was less collaborative, with WWE creative rejecting her suggestions before settling on a combination of "Becky" and the Irish surname "Lynch" that the company approved.

The stage construction for WWE Royal Rumble 2026 in Saudi Arabia has been completed, according to a video posted by a construction worker on January 28. The custom-built venue in Riyadh's King Abdullah Financial District features full rig lighting, LED boards, and a grand entrance setup. WWE is reportedly treating this event like a global showcase with WrestleMania-level production values and unprecedented resources.