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WWE's Cody Rhodes has stated that he "failed" in his role as Executive Vice President in AEW. Despite this experience, Rhodes has expressed that he wants to try being a wrestling executive again, this time with WWE.
Former WWE star Tucker (Levi Cooper) confirmed he is retired from wrestling and no longer competes for DEFY Wrestling during a virtual signing with K & S WrestleFest. Cooper stated he would only consider returning to the ring for one specific scenario: a Heavy Machinery reunion with Otis in Japan, though he hopes this opportunity never arises because he wants Otis to continue succeeding in WWE.
Former WWE star Lance Storm believes the John Cena Classic competition has a major flaw that could work against main roster stars. Storm expressed concerns about the format of the tournament.
Bully Ray praised WWE NXT for doing a "great job" utilizing new stars after recent main roster call-ups. The WWE Hall of Famer highlighted NXT's talent transition following a number of top names being promoted to the main roster.
Bully Ray has discussed whether Asuka has left WWE, following her backstage segment with Iyo Sky on the WWE Raw after Backlash. According to Bully Ray, he doesn't believe WWE fans have seen the last of Asuka.
WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray praised NXT's Kendal Grey following this week's episode of the show. According to Bully Ray, Grey "brings out the best in every woman she wrestles."
WWE Raw star Bayley has commented on her upcoming NXT return appearances, stating that it's time to go scout. Bayley teased scouting WWE John Cena Classic opponents ahead of NXT house show appearances.
Randy Orton may be returning to WWE television soon, with the company now officially advertising him for the May 29 episode of SmackDown in Barcelona, Spain. Orton has been absent from WWE programming since WrestleMania 42, where he lost to Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship. The May 29 SmackDown serves as the final episode before Clash in Italy.
Former NJPW IWGP Heavyweight Champion Naraku (formerly known as EVIL) made his WWE NXT in-ring debut. After the match, Naraku commented that he's "going to take over the whole damn place real soon," sending a message to the NXT roster.
Rey Fenix has commented on his brother Penta's WWE Intercontinental Championship reign, expressing that he would like to have his opportunity. The WWE star stated he wants to "have his chance" regarding the championship.
Rey Fenix responded to WWE's announcement of his brother Penta's upcoming Intercontinental Championship defense against Ethan Page at Saturday Night's Main Event on May 23 with what appeared to be a frustrated Twitter post. While Penta has found success on Monday Night RAW as Intercontinental Champion with major wins over stars like Dominik Mysterio, Finn Balor, and Kofi Kingston, Fenix's run on SmackDown has been notably different since arriving in WWE in 2025.
The Wyatt Sicks will make their first public appearance together since their WWE release at WrestleCon during WWE SummerSlam weekend in Minneapolis from July 31 through August 2. The group, which was released by WWE on April 24, will appear under new names including Bo Dallas as Taylor Rotunda, Nikki Cross as Nikki Storm, Dexter Lumis as Samuel Shaw, Erick Rowan as Erick Redbeard, and Joe Gacy as Joseph Sawyer.