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A new backstage report provides an update on the likelihood of a potential WWE match between Logan Paul and Bad Bunny happening, amid increased chatter about the possibility.
Seth Rollins revealed that The Shield members disliked the idea of splitting up in 2014 and attempted to fight against the creative decision months before it happened. Rollins reflected on his heel turn that broke up the stable, describing it as "painful."
Former WWE ring announcer Samantha Irvin quote-tweeted a fan's post that called Triple H an "insecure moron," adding the phrase "In case you been living under a rock...." The tweet directly referenced Triple H's promotional catchphrase "In case you've been living under a rock, WWE is on fire right now" that he used in 2024 videos. Irvin, who left WWE in October 2024, has largely avoided WWE-related controversies on social media since her departure.
NXT Women's North American Champion Izzi Dame posted beachside bikini photos on Twitter featuring her championship title, captioning the post "Diaries of an IT girl." The photos show Dame posing on the beach in a red bikini with the championship belt draped over her shoulder, around her waist, and across her body.
Eric Bischoff criticized Ronda Rousey's WWE presentation on his "83 Weeks" podcast, stating that "Ronda is a natural heel" and "should have never been positioned as a babyface in WWE." Bischoff argued that Rousey's intensity, edge, and legitimate combat sports background made her more believable as an aggressive force rather than a traditional fan favorite. His comments come as Rousey prepares for her upcoming fight against Gina Carano on May 16 in a Netflix-streamed event promoted by Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions.
Seth Rollins has discussed his meeting with WWE Boss Vince McMahon that took place before his 2012 main roster debut. Rollins received a first-hand introduction to what it would be like working under McMahon ahead of joining the main roster.
John Laurinaitis, the former WWE executive who was previously named and later dropped in civil litigation connected to Vince McMahon, has quietly returned to making convention appearances for autograph signings. Eric Bischoff addressed the controversy on 83 Weeks, stating "Johnny put himself in the position Johnny was in" and calling it "an ugly situation," while declining to judge Laurinaitis publicly and avoiding what he called "the internet outrage pool." The reaction across the wrestling world to Laurinaitis' return to public appearances remains divided.
The Janel Grant lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE is moving toward a potential June 2026 arbitration hearing rather than a jury trial. Eric Bischoff discussed on 83 Weeks how arbitration could benefit McMahon by limiting public exposure and being decided by a judge instead of a jury influenced by emotion and headlines. Bischoff suggested that while a favorable arbitration outcome might open the door for McMahon's ceremonial return to WWE such as a Hall of Fame induction, he ruled out any operational comeback due to WWE's current corporate structure under TKO and Wall Street dynamics.
Former WWE NXT star Je'Von Evans has identified the Performance Center coaches who helped him grow the most during his time in WWE's development system. Evans specifically named the coaches who made the biggest impact on his development while training at the WWE Performance Center.
Charlotte Flair began trending on Twitter after losing a triple-threat match on SmackDown when Kiana James hit a surprise roll-up pin while Flair had Nia Jax in the Figure-Eight. Following the match, Flair posted on social media with a dramatic "breaking news" style image stating "Charlotte Flair is FINE" and later tweeted "Day two….. I'm fine guys," which prompted significant fan reaction online.
Bruce Prichard compared WWE's writing process to that of a long-running network TV show. The WWE Executive Director made the comparison when discussing the company's current writing room approach.
Former WWE Champion Raj Dhesi (known as Jinder Mahal in WWE) was spotted backstage at the February 21 NWA POWERRR double TV tapings in Tampa, Florida. According to reports, Dhesi was visiting friends on the NWA roster rather than working in an official capacity, following his WWE release in 2024 as part of roster cuts.