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Vince McMahon’s Reaction to Lex Luger’s WCW Nitro Debut Left WWE Shocked

Former WWE producer David Sahadi revealed that Vince McMahon's face "turned white" when Lex Luger made his shocking debut on the first episode of WCW Nitro on September 4, 1995, while they were watching in WWE's production truck. Sahadi stated that many within WWE believed Luger was still tied to the company since he had recently appeared on WWF programming, making his WCW appearance particularly stunning. The moment marked what many consider one of the opening shots of the Monday Night Wars, with Sahadi noting it was the first time he believed WCW might actually be serious competition for WWE.

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Vince McMahon Warned WWE Could Go Out of Business During Monday Night Wars

Former WWE producer David Sahadi claims that Vince McMahon warned staff during the Monday Night Wars that the company would be out of business in two months if they didn't turn things around, as WCW had been dominating ratings for over a year. According to Sahadi, speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio, McMahon and Linda were taking liens off Titan Towers to make payroll during this period, and he believes the rise of Steve Austin was crucial to WWE's survival.

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WWE Nearly Killed Stone Cold Steve Austin Before His Rise

WWE producer David Sahadi revealed that Vince McMahon nearly killed the Stone Cold Steve Austin character during the mid-1990s because fans were cheering him instead of booing him as intended. According to Sahadi, McMahon held a meeting where he considered turning Austin back into his previous Ringmaster character with "stubbly hair and powder blue tights," but Kevin Dunn suggested letting the crowd reaction guide the character's direction instead. Sahadi said this decision may have saved both Austin's career and WWE's future, as McMahon had warned staff that the company could be out of business in two months due to losing in the ratings to WCW.

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Current Champion Comments After WWE SmackDown Debut

A current champion made comments following their WWE SmackDown debut in a title match on this week's show. The champion participated in their first appearance on the SmackDown brand during the episode.

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Cody Rhodes’ SmackDown Title Win Becomes WWE’s Most Disliked YouTube Video of 2026

Cody Rhodes defeated Drew McIntyre to win the Undisputed WWE Championship on the March 6 episode of SmackDown, with the match ending after Jacob Fatu interfered to stop McIntyre from using a steel chair, allowing Rhodes to hit a Cody Cutter and Cross Rhodes for the victory. The YouTube video of Rhodes' title win has become WWE's most disliked video of 2026 with over 58,000 dislikes compared to roughly 17,000 likes, with fans criticizing the booking and comparing Rhodes' push to the "Super Cena" era. Rhodes will now defend the championship against Randy Orton at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas after Orton won the 2026 Men's Elimination Chamber match.

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WWE NXT Vengeance Day 2026 Preview: Confirmed Matches, Start Time and How to Watch

WWE NXT Vengeance Day 2026 will take place on March 7 at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, with the pre-show starting at 6 PM ET and the main show at 7 PM ET. The event features five matches including NXT Champion Joe Hendry defending against former champion Ricky Saints, and Izzi Dame defending the NXT Women's North American Championship against her former teammate Tatum Paxley. Other matches include a Street Fight between Blake Monroe and Jaida Parker, a Parking Lot Brawl between Tony D'Angelo and Dion Lennox, and an NXT Underground match between Kelani Jordan and Lola Vice.

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Eric Bischoff Believes AEW Should Hire Road Dogg After WWE Departure

Eric Bischoff stated on his 83 Weeks podcast that AEW should consider hiring Brian "Road Dogg" James after his recent departure from WWE's SmackDown creative team. Bischoff believes Road Dogg is "exactly the kind of person Tony Khan needs" and could help strengthen AEW's creative direction, though he acknowledged the fit might not work based on how Khan operates. Road Dogg remains under a WWE Legends contract and can still appear at WWE events and conventions.

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Ryan Cabrera Says Doctors Mistake Alexa Bliss’ Wrestling Bruises for Signs of Domestic Violence

Ryan Cabrera revealed on the Artist Friendly with Joel Madden podcast that his wife Alexa Bliss' wrestling injuries are sometimes so severe that doctors mistake them for signs of domestic violence. Cabrera explained that Bliss comes home with bruises covering her arms and elbows from WWE matches, and medical staff have pulled her aside during pediatrician visits to ask if everything is okay at home. Bliss has to explain to concerned medical professionals that the bruises are simply part of her job as a WWE wrestler.

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Heavyweight Champion In Another Promotion Calls For Match Against WWE Star

A heavyweight champion from another promotion has called for a rematch against a WWE star on the anniversary of their first in-ring encounter.

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WWE Champion Sends Message After SmackDown Title Match

A WWE Champion defended their title against an AAA star making their SmackDown debut on this week's show and sent a message afterward. The WWE star commented following the championship match.

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Jordynne Grace in Walking Boot After WWE SmackDown Taping

Jordynne Grace is wearing a medical walking boot on her right foot after wrestling Alba Fyre in a match taped prior to the March 6 episode of WWE SmackDown in Portland, Oregon. Grace lost the match to Fyre and later revealed she required a wheelchair backstage due to an issue, before posting photos showing her in the walking boot alongside another WWE talent she referred to as her "ankle sister." WWE has not released an official statement regarding the situation or whether it will affect Grace's upcoming appearances.

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Randy Orton Sends Message To Cody Rhodes After SmackDown Title Change

Cody Rhodes defeated Drew McIntyre on the March 6, 2026 episode of WWE SmackDown to win back the Undisputed WWE Championship, with the victory coming after a chaotic sequence involving referee interference and outside involvement from Jacob Fatu. Randy Orton responded on social media by posting a video of himself watching the match finish and captioning it "See you next week in Phoenix, @CodyRhodes." Orton is set to challenge Rhodes at WrestleMania 42, with next week's SmackDown taking place in Phoenix where the two could potentially come face-to-face.

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