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Lizzy Rain revealed that she was only told about her WWE NXT debut one week prior to it happening. The new WWE NXT star stated that she has been "thrown into the deep end" regarding the expectations placed on her.
Nikkita Lyons took to Twitter on April 29, 2026, to call out fans who have been asking for the "old" her back, pointing out that those same fans were complaining about her during that earlier phase of her career as well. In her tweet, Lyons revealed that her previous persona came during a time when she was dealing with injury recovery and personal struggles including a bad relationship, but stated she has moved past that phase and is now healed.
Former WWE star Kairi Sane has rejected recent reports claiming that her WWE release was due to her wanting to return to Japan. Sane commented on her release, stating "I Truly Love This Work."
Former WWE star Santos Escobar had the opportunity to join CMLL when his WWE contract expired, but he ultimately re-signed with WWE. Reports indicate he could still potentially end up with CMLL in the future.
WWE is currently conducting a new round of tryouts in the United Kingdom at the WWE UK Performance Center facility near London, England.
WWE has plans to position Bronson Reed as one of Roman Reigns' opponents during his current WWE World Heavyweight Championship reign once Reed returns from his bicep injury. Reed was originally set to compete in the Elimination Chamber before his injury, with that spot ultimately going to Logan Paul, and he previously defeated Reigns at WWE Crown Jewel 2025.
WWE SmackDown experienced declines in both average overall viewership and key demographic ratings following WrestleMania 42 on April 24, 2026.
WWE Friday Night SmackDown will return to Kansas City's T-Mobile Center on Friday, June 19, for a live nationally televised broadcast. The show starts at 6:30 PM and falls during the Road to SummerSlam build period, with SummerSlam 2026 scheduled for August 1 and 2 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. This marks SmackDown's first return to Kansas City since 2023, with tickets currently available for the event.
WWE's Trick Williams has discussed how two-time Hall of Famer and NXT commentator Booker T has served as his mentor and made a significant impact on his professional wrestling career.
WWE NXT star Lizzy Rain has revealed that she suffered an ACL injury that she initially believed would end her wrestling career. Rain stated that after the injury, all she wanted was another match, though she didn't expect to be able to wrestle again.
Lizzy Rain revealed the inspiration behind her "Thunderstruck" finisher after picking up her first NXT win over Nikkita Lyons on the April 28 episode. Rain explained that the pop-up Shining Wizard move was inspired by Meiko Satomura's Scorpion Rising, and she developed it with her coach as a variation of knee-based finishers since she previously used the Knee Trembler. The name "Thunderstruck" comes from the leg looking like a thunderbolt during the move.
Talla Tonga's absence from WWE television following WrestleMania 42 sparked speculation that he had been released, but Bryan Alvarez of Wrestling Observer reported that Tonga is actually sidelined due to an undisclosed injury. According to Alvarez, Tonga has not been released and is expected to return once he is medically cleared to compete again.