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Dave Meltzer has provided an update regarding WWE offering pay cuts to its talent following WrestleMania 42. The report contains additional details about the previously reported pay cuts affecting WWE performers.
The director of Netflix's Hulk Hogan documentary revealed that a major story about Jesse Ventura and the infamous WWE union controversy was filmed but cut from the final version. According to director Bryan Storkel, the documentary originally included discussion about Ventura's failed attempt to organize a wrestler union and Hogan's alleged involvement in stopping it, but the segment was removed because it didn't fit structurally with the chronological format and felt like too much of a tangent.
Dave Meltzer has provided new information regarding Roman Reigns' WWE schedule for July. The report indicates that Reigns has a reported absence planned for next month and includes updates on his upcoming WWE appearances.
Lizzy Rain has stated that winning the NXT Women's North American Championship is her "next goal" following her WWE debut. The wrestler has already recorded a victory since joining the company.
Recent reports indicate CM Punk is not scheduled for WWE Backlash, shutting down speculation about him being Danhausen's mystery partner despite fan theories connecting him to commentary references about someone who "loves money." According to Bryan Alvarez, there is now speculation that country music star Jelly Roll could be the mystery partner instead, though Alvarez noted he could not fully confirm the information.
Paul Heyman has stated that he was unaware of Brock Lesnar's retirement at WWE WrestleMania 42. Heyman said he was crying and didn't know the retirement was going to happen.
WWE Hall of Famer JBL believes a recently-released star has main event potential. According to JBL, the wrestler would need to change a key part of his character to reach that level.
WWE's Seth Rollins has commented on Bron Breakker's recent attacks on him ahead of their scheduled match at Backlash 2026. Rollins also responded to comments made by Paul Heyman regarding their upcoming encounter.
Stephen A. Smith claimed on the May 8, 2026 episode of ESPN's First Take that he would be a bigger heel than Paul Heyman in WWE, stating "I would out-heel the heel" and that he "dress[es] a lot better than Paul Heyman." According to a WrestleVotes Radio report, WWE officials are "pleased and enthusiastic" about Smith becoming more involved with the company, with an "expected payoff" planned for later this summer tied to a major WWE premium live event. WWE reportedly views Smith as a celebrity personality who could get involved physically in angles without becoming an actual wrestler, similar to Jon Stewart's past involvement with the company.
WWE Hall of Famer and manager Paul Heyman has teased the possibility of taking on another young WWE star as a client. Heyman suggested he may add a new wrestler to his management roster.
CM Punk appeared at the May 7, 2026 edition of Night Of Too Many Stars, sharing the stage with Steve Carell and Jon Stewart for a WWE-themed comedy segment that included a WWE 2K26 showdown. During the segment, Punk jokingly called out Carell over "The Office's" "Scott's Tots" episode before they played the video game, with the comedy spilling into real life when Carell attempted to run off stage and Punk chased him down with a ragdoll version of Carell. This marked Punk's first major public appearance since the April 20 episode of WWE Raw, though he is reportedly not currently scheduled to appear at WWE Backlash.
A report has debunked claims of tension between Roman Reigns and WWE following a recent change to his June schedule.