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Former WWE star Carlito has praised his former Judgment Day stablemate Dominik Mysterio. Carlito expressed confidence that Dominik Mysterio will become a major star in WWE.
D'Lo Brown addressed long-running rumors about heat between The Rock and Triple H during the Attitude Era, explaining that it was "competitive heat" rather than personal hatred as both wrestlers vied for the top spot in WWE. Brown, who witnessed their rivalry firsthand during the Nation of Domination and DX feud, said the tension was professional competition between "two alpha personalities trying to take up the same space," with both believing they were better and wanting to prove it. He emphasized that while the situation was "competitive" and "heated," it remained within "a realm of professionalism" and that fans may have misconstrued their rivalry as personal dislike over time.
D'Lo Brown revealed that The Rock's famous "Know Your Role" catchphrase originated from Ron Simmons, who would use a rougher version of the phrase within The Nation of Domination. According to Brown, Simmons would say "Man, know your damn role. Shut up and know your role," and The Rock adapted it for television as part of his character development. Brown also explained that The Rock would carry a notebook to write down ideas he heard and experiment with them in promos to see what worked.
D'Lo Brown revealed that The Rock extensively practiced his promo skills behind the scenes during his early WWE career, carrying a notebook to write down ideas from sources like radio songs and testing new material in subsequent promos. Brown explained that Rock would practice cutting promos in hotel bathroom mirrors, working on facial expressions and developing signature moves like the People's Eyebrow when no one was watching.
Eric Bischoff believes The Rock could be the type of marquee name WWE would target for WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia. Speaking on 83 Weeks, Bischoff referenced his experience during his 2019 WWE stint when Saudi shows were frequently discussed backstage, noting that Saudi decision-makers at that time preferred older WWE names like Yokozuna over current talent. Bischoff suggested that if the Saudi audience still has a "legacy hangover" and wants nostalgia acts, The Rock would make sense for the card alongside other veterans like John Cena in some capacity.
The Rock's potential involvement in WrestleMania comes up almost every year for WWE, but his participation depends on more than just availability, including agreement on creative direction, business terms, timing, and post-WrestleMania plans. WWE has previously considered plans involving The Rock in a larger role including a title run, but these did not materialize because both sides could not agree on the long-term direction, which was one reason WWE moved forward with John Cena's 2025 retirement tour instead. If The Rock does not wrestle at WrestleMania 43, WWE is reportedly looking at Roman Reigns vs. Oba Femi as an alternate match direction.
Eric Bischoff criticized WWE's handling of the Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi feud during his 83 Weeks podcast, stating that WWE never provided a proper explanation for why Lesnar returned after appearing to retire following his first loss to Femi. Bischoff argued that Lesnar's emotional goodbye, where he left his gear in the ring with tears in his eyes, made his unexplained comeback feel meaningless and hurt the overall story. He also suggested that ending Oba Femi's undefeated streak was a waste of valuable momentum without a compelling storyline to justify it.
Eric Bischoff stated on 83 Weeks that he is "over Cody Rhodes as a babyface champion," explaining that fans have seen this version of Cody for a long time and he doesn't have much interest in more of the same. Bischoff said he would prefer WWE take the title off Cody in a way that begins his journey toward becoming a heel, praising Cody's acting ability and saying a heel character change would get him excited about Cody's future.
Former WWE star Raj Dhesi (Jinder Mahal) has stated that he wishes he had utilized social media more during his career. Dhesi explained that he feels he did himself a disservice in building genuine fan connections.
Stone Cold Steve Austin was filmed trying to round up his cat Pancho for bedtime at Broken Skull Ranch, with footage circulating on social media. In the video, Austin repeatedly calls for Pancho to come to him, but the cat ignores the WWE Hall of Famer's commands, leading to Austin's visible frustration as he continues calling the cat's name.
WWE legend and Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle walked out with country music star Morgan Wallen at his Pittsburgh concert on June 5, 2026. Angle appeared on the big screen wearing his gold medal and an American flag-style jacket during the entrance. The appearance served as a hometown surprise for the Pittsburgh crowd, as Angle is one of the most famous athletes from the area.
Ilja Dragunov has been absent from WWE television due to the company having no creative plans for him, according to a recent Fightful report. Dave Meltzer stated on Wrestling Observer Radio that WWE doesn't see Dragunov as a top guy and views him as "an interchangeable mid card guy" who can be rotated in and out of storylines. Meltzer noted that while Dragunov has a unique level of intensity and in-ring ability, WWE may not favor his promo style compared to other talent they prioritize.