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Randy Orton has commented on his new WWE partnership with Pat McAfee following the reveal on SmackDown. Orton stated that the partnership is "for the business."
Becky Lynch has discussed her WWE retirement and stated that she will always be involved with WWE in some capacity.
WWE NXT viewership decreased slightly for the March 31, 2026 episode, which was the go-home show for Stand & Deliver.
WWE NXT star Kendal Grey stated that she "isn't just the future, she's the now" as she continues advancing in WWE's developmental brand.
Fans are targeting Ari Emanuel with criticism following Pat McAfee's involvement in the Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes storyline ahead of WrestleMania 42. According to a PWInsider Elite report, McAfee's role as Orton's mystery ally may have been pushed from the corporate side rather than WWE creative, with speculation pointing toward TKO leadership. The backlash includes angry social media posts from fans accusing Emanuel of prioritizing financial gain over the wrestling product and making poor creative decisions.
WWE star Tiffany Stratton has shared details about her path to professional wrestling, which followed her background in bodybuilding and gymnastics. Stratton chronicled her training process and journey into the wrestling world.
Matt Cardona revealed that he had considered leaving WWE before his 2020 release, telling Cody Rhodes on "What Do You Want To Talk About?" that "they made the decision for me."
Jacob Fatu has commented on his recent push into the main event picture on WWE SmackDown. He stated that the main event spot is where he's supposed to be.
Pat McAfee's promo during the April 3 episode of SmackDown was delivered completely off script, according to reports from Bodyslam.net. The unscripted segment forced WWE to react on the fly, with Cody Rhodes being sent out later in the night to respond after McAfee's promo created unplanned momentum. This occurred after McAfee was revealed as Randy Orton's mystery ally and helped attack Rhodes during the show's opening segment.
Becky Lynch has commented on the possibility of having a singles match against Charlotte Flair at WWE WrestleMania. Lynch discussed the prospect of facing her fellow Four Horsewoman member on "The Grandest Stage of Them All."
Ted DiBiase Jr. will make his first wrestling-related appearance since being found not guilty on all 13 federal charges last month, with WrestleCon announcing he will appear at their Las Vegas event from April 16-19 at the Horseshoe. The former WWE Superstar was cleared by a Mississippi jury on March 20 of charges including embezzlement, conspiracy, money laundering, and wire fraud related to the Mississippi welfare fraud scandal. DiBiase Jr. will be available all four days for photos and autographs at the convention.
Details have emerged regarding the backstage reaction in WWE to Pat McAfee's return. Cody Rhodes made "shoot" comments about TKO regarding McAfee's return.