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Seth Rollins has revealed his Mount Rushmore of WWE stars who "shaped him" as a professional wrestler. The WWE star named the wrestlers he credits with influencing his development in the industry.
Ricky Saints discussed wrestling tribalism during an appearance on the Battleground Podcast on March 3, 2026, comparing fan loyalty between wrestling promotions to football rivalries and stating he thinks it's "kind of cool" that fans feel ownership in specific companies or wrestlers. Saints acknowledged that social media makes tribalism feel more intense than in the past, but noted that at live events fans from different promotions "all mesh" and share common ground. He expressed appreciation for fan passion, saying "I like that passion" and viewing tribalism as a sign that fans actually care about wrestling.
According to a report from Bodyslam.net, WWE is actively discussing a potential match between Trick Williams and Sami Zayn for WrestleMania 42. WWE sources have confirmed that the idea has been brought up internally and is under serious consideration as the company finalizes the remaining pieces of the WrestleMania lineup. Previous reports had indicated WWE considered a double turn scenario involving both wrestlers, but this latest update focuses on a potential one-on-one match between the two SmackDown stars.
WWE United States Champion Carmelo Hayes has expressed interest in facing CM Punk in a title vs. title match. Hayes believes he can defeat the WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
AEW commentator and WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross expressed excitement for the WrestleMania 42 main event between CM Punk and Roman Reigns. Ross also stated that he expected Roman Reigns to win the Royal Rumble.
WWE announcer Corey Graves has taken on a new role as a college professor at Point Park University in Pittsburgh. Graves has commented on this new position at the university.
John Cena explained why he felt it was important to give AJ Styles a proper farewell when they faced each other at WWE Crown Jewel last year. Cena described their Crown Jewel match as his rightful "sendoff" to the retiring AJ Styles.
WWE has implemented a WrestleMania 42 watch-party blackout policy within a 50-mile radius of Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, preventing bars and venues from hosting commercial screenings even if they're willing to pay licensing fees. According to sports business journalist Blake Avignon, ESPN is reportedly unhappy with TKO's restriction policy, with one source characterizing it as a "self-inflicted deterrent" that undercuts the FOMO effect live events depend on. Sources also indicated there's internal chatter at ESPN about WWE's transition into the network's ecosystem not being seamless, describing it as a "DNA mismatch."
According to a report by Sports Business journalist Blake Avignon, sources inside ESPN indicate that WWE's transition into the network's ecosystem hasn't been seamless, with one person describing it as a "DNA mismatch" and stating that WWE leadership has yet to make a unified push to correct the shortcomings. The concerns reportedly extend beyond internal workflow to early WrestleMania 42 ticket movement, which sources view as a sign that the current strategy may not be landing as intended. ESPN and WWE also announced that the first hour of WrestleMania 42 will air live on ESPN's linear channels before shifting to ESPN Unlimited.
An update has emerged on AJ Lee's WWE roster status following her Women's Intercontinental Championship victory at Elimination Chamber. The specific details of her current roster status were not disclosed in the available information.
Jeff Jarrett stated that he doesn't believe WWE is in panic mode over WrestleMania ticket sales. The AEW star suggested that WWE may have a new strategy regarding the event, despite poor ticket sales.
According to a Wrestling Observer Radio report, the social media feud between Rhea Ripley and WWE Women's Champion Jade Cargill is a calculated storyline designed to make fans believe they actually hate each other ahead of their WrestleMania 42 match. While the public exchange is orchestrated as part of the build, the report indicates that the language used mirrors real backstage viewpoints that have circulated among talent, particularly relating to previous discussions involving Cargill. Ripley is scheduled to confront Cargill face-to-face on the March 6 edition of SmackDown for their first in-ring interaction since the social media war began.