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The Bella Twins have praised Danhausen after working with him in several WWE social media segments. The twins revealed that segments with Danhausen aren't "perfectly planned" and noted that "you never know which way he's going to go."
TKO executive Mark Shapiro explained that UFC rejected the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight that aired on Netflix because officials felt it leaned too heavily into spectacle rather than representing serious MMA competition. Shapiro said UFC executives Dana White and Hunter Campbell predicted the fight would be over in 20 seconds and worried that Netflix's massive global audience might get the wrong impression about what MMA actually is. During the same conference, Shapiro also discussed WWE business, praising ESPN's promotion and hinting at expanded opportunities for NXT talent.
Jade Cargill faced backstage heat in WWE earlier this year following injuries to B-Fab, Michin, and Tiffany Stratton after matches involving the SmackDown star, with reports indicating some talent had concerns about her in-ring development. According to recent updates from WrestleVotes, WWE officials had stern conversations with Cargill months ago but are now pleased with her progress and still view her as a future top star. The company continues to feature Cargill prominently in major television storylines while protecting her presentation as she develops her in-ring abilities.
WWE's Ethan Page has an upcoming championship match with Penta for the Intercontinental Championship. Page stated that he has wanted to win the Intercontinental Title since he became a wrestling fan.
Triple H offered Nikki Bella the option to decline Paige replacing her at WrestleMania 42, but Nikki declined the offer, stating that Paige was "the one person that would make it feel super iconic." Brie and Nikki Bella described how the "stars aligned" for Paige to make her return at WWE WrestleMania 42.
WWE stars have been announced to appear at the fan fest for UFC's Freedom 250 White House event. The specific WWE stars who will be appearing have not been revealed.
AEW's MVP has made vocal statements about his feelings regarding Triple H, his former WWE co-worker, including questioning "How many people you remember the nose getting over?"
According to Dave Meltzer, WWE higher ups are speculating that AEW's media rights deal won't be renewed by Paramount. Meltzer provided follow-up information on this backstage report regarding the rumors circulating within WWE.
Following her WWE release, Zoey Stark has revealed her new ring name "The Purist" Zoey Serrano and posted training footage showing her preparing for her return to wrestling. Serrano, who suffered a torn ACL, MCL, and meniscus during the May 19, 2025 episode of WWE Raw, stated that she has made a full recovery and will become a free agent on July 24, 2026 after her 90-day non-compete clause expires.
Zoey Stark will now use the ring name "Zoey Serrano" following her WWE release on April 24. Stark confirmed the name change on social media, stating "To me this is just the beginning, this is a fresh start."
Randy Orton addressed injury reports and his WWE absence on social media, stating he is "just trying to enjoy my summer." The WWE star has been away from the ring since WrestleMania 42.
WWE talent are expected to attend UFC Freedom 250 at the White House next month, with plans for WWE stars to participate in a fan festival scheduled for the same weekend. The UFC event will take place on June 14 on the South Lawn of the White House and simulcast on CBS and Paramount+, with Dana White calling it a potential "most-watched UFC event ever." No specific WWE names have been confirmed publicly for the fan festival, and there is no indication WWE talent will be directly involved in the UFC card itself.