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WWE is reportedly in active negotiations with a possible WrestleMania 44 host city. This comes one day after reports that the city submitted a $3.5 million bid to host the event.
WWE United States Champion Trick Williams has reflected on his debut WWE television appearance, where he served as Apollo Crews' bodyguard. During his reflection, Williams recalled being told "Don't get a big head, you don't deserve it yet" regarding his early WWE appearance.
TKO executives made comments during a town hall meeting regarding WWE's use of AI, which has attracted significant attention. Dave Meltzer had previously reported on WWE's use of artificial intelligence technology.
Sportsnet TV host Emily Agard has officially announced that she will be joining WWE as part of the broadcasting team for NXT. Agard stated "Dreams Do Come True" when making her announcement about the new role.
Emily Agard announced on social media that she is officially joining WWE's broadcast team as a reporter and announcer for NXT. The Sportsnet Canada host called joining WWE "a huge goal of mine and an absolute dream," and had been spotted at multiple recent WWE events including Raw at Madison Square Garden and NXT in Orlando on April 7 prior to the announcement.
According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, WWE is pleased with Stephen A. Smith's current involvement and is actively looking to expand his role, with both WWE and ESPN sources encouraged by how things are progressing. The report indicates there is an expected payoff to Smith's involvement coming this summer, likely as part of a tie-in with WWE programming ahead of a major premium live event on ESPN. Smith, who previously called out Paul Heyman and has close relationships with TKO officials, is seen as valuable for crossover appeal rather than as an in-ring competitor.
Matt Hardy believes two main roster call-ups from NXT have the potential to become legends in WWE. Hardy cited their ability to tell stories and adapt to situations as the reasons for his assessment.
Trick Williams has revealed that Grammy-nominated artist Lil Yachty is planning to compete in WWE in the future. According to Williams, Yachty "wants to be one of the boys" and is looking to have a match with the company.
Dave Meltzer described WWE's signing of RFK Jr's niece as "a forced hire." According to Meltzer, the signing was due to RFK Jr's connections to Linda McMahon and WWE chief content officer Triple H.
Stephanie Vaquer is expected to miss significant time due to a second-degree AC joint sprain that WWE confirmed on the April 27 RAW following a backstage attack angle. According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, there is no official return date with early estimates pointing to a minimum six-week absence that could extend beyond that timeframe. While SummerSlam is being mentioned as a possible target for her return, WWE sources indicate there are cautions surrounding that timeline and the company is taking a careful approach to her recovery.
AJ Lee has completed her current WWE run after wrapping up a program with Becky Lynch that culminated at WrestleMania 42, and sources report she is not scheduled for any upcoming appearances. While her return isn't officially over, WWE sources indicate there is hope she could potentially be worked into a SummerSlam storyline, though no concrete plans have been finalized.
Nashville's push to host WrestleMania 44 in 2028 has reportedly reached a critical stage, with city officials believing negotiations with WWE are at the "finish line" and expressing confidence that an official announcement could come soon. The talks involve bringing WrestleMania to Nashville's new Nissan Stadium, which is set to open in 2027, though sources cautioned that similar negotiations have fallen through in the past, citing Minnesota as an example.