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CM Punk rejected the idea that he was in the best match at WWE WrestleMania 41. He indicated that he might be in the top match at WWE WrestleMania 42.
A second-generation star has teased interest in joining WWE's newest faction on the NXT brand. The wrestler appeared to express this interest through some form of public communication, though the specific details of how this was conveyed are not specified in the available information.
Rey Mysterio revealed on Cody Rhodes' podcast that he always believed his son Dominik would surpass him, though not in the way fans might expect. Rey acknowledged that Dominik has become "the number one bad guy" in WWE and credited his wife for predicting their son would be a heel, saying she saw a side of Dominik that Rey didn't recognize while he was frequently traveling for wrestling. The WWE Hall of Famer expressed pride in how Dominik is building his own path as a heel performer, contrasting with Rey's legacy as one of wrestling's most beloved figures.
Rey Mysterio revealed that his son Dominik Mysterio's neck tattoo is a tribute to Rey's uncle, who introduced Rey to professional wrestling and designed the first mask featured in the tattoo. Speaking on "What Do You Wanna Talk About?" with Cody Rhodes, Rey explained that the tattoo represents the person who started the Mysterio family's wrestling legacy and has special meaning beyond its controversial appearance.
John Cena has revealed who he was originally scheduled to face at WWE Crown Jewel 2025 before his match with AJ Styles was finalized. Cena disclosed the identity of his initial opponent for the event.
Paul Walter Hauser has officially confirmed he will portray Mick Foley in an upcoming limited series about the WWE Hall of Famer. Hauser revealed the news on The Stunner podcast, stating the project is actively moving forward and will cover Foley's different personas including Cactus Jack, Mankind, and Dude Love. The series has not yet been picked up by a network or streaming platform.
Dark Side of the Ring producers recently posted a cryptic Instagram story featuring a Big Boss Man action figure surrounded by flashing police lights with professional cameras visible in the shot, indicating a possible upcoming episode about the late Ray Traylor. The teaser suggests the wrestling documentary series, now heading into its seventh season, may be preparing to explore the career and life of the former WWE and WCW star who passed away in 2004 at age 41. Traylor, who was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016, had a notable career spanning multiple promotions and character identities including Big Bubba Rogers, The Boss, and most famously Big Boss Man.
John Cena's retirement match at Saturday Night's Main Event on December 13, 2025, at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., generated $6,553,883 in ticket sales, setting a new record as the highest-grossing arena event in WWE history. The show drew 17,121 fans with an average ticket price of $383, featuring Cena's final match against Gunther. Across Cena's entire 2025 farewell run spanning 20 tracked appearances, WWE generated more than $80 million in ticket sales, not including major stadium shows.
Carmelo Hayes has addressed the future of the WWE United States Championship open challenge on Friday Night SmackDown. The discussion involved future plans for the open challenge format.
Seth Rollins revealed that he strategically asked Vince McMahon for permission to use Triple H's Pedigree finisher instead of asking Triple H directly, believing McMahon would approve it "just to spite Triple H." Rollins adopted the move after being forced to stop using the Curb Stomp when McMahon deemed it too dangerous due to kids imitating it outside the ring. Rollins used the Pedigree as his primary finisher during his WWE Championship run until he was eventually cleared to bring back the Stomp.
WWE SmackDown's viewership declined during its first week on Syfy due to competition from the Winter Olympics. The February 13, 2026 episode saw decreased ratings following the show's move to the Syfy network.
Vince Russo criticized both Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch during his Russo Brand podcast while reviewing the February 16 episode of WWE RAW. Russo called Rollins a "whiny b*tch" and argued that Lynch is failing as a heel because she tries too hard to be funny instead of generating heat. This continues Russo's ongoing feud with Rollins, which began after Rollins called Russo an "idiot" during a December 2025 podcast appearance.