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Becky Lynch has revealed her ambition to win the Money in the Bank briefcase while performing as her current heel WWE character. She believes that everybody would hate it if she won the briefcase as a heel.
Former WWE star Fabian Aichner has discussed his future with TNA Wrestling. Aichner also addressed the possibility of competing in an Ultimate X match in the near future.
LA Knight told Chris Van Vliet that he feels underappreciated in the wrestling business despite his 23-year career, stating he doesn't want to wrestle into his 50s and doesn't believe he's been built up enough for legendary return appearances like The Undertaker or Steve Austin. WWE producer Shane Helms responded on Twitter, telling Knight "Welcome to the club. There's a lot of members!!" and indicating that feeling underappreciated is common in the wrestling business.
A new report has provided additional details regarding the potential of TNA World Champion Mike Santana signing with WWE. The report examines the possibility of Santana making the move from TNA to WWE.
WWE is planning to celebrate the 30th anniversaries of Steve Austin's King of the Ring victory and the creation of Austin 3:16, as well as Hulk Hogan's heel turn at Bash at the Beach and the formation of the nWo. According to WrestleVotes Radio, WWE will commemorate both milestones through various initiatives including new t-shirts, art prints, and coordinated social media campaigns.
WWE President Nick Khan stated that the company will not listen to social media criticism from what he termed a "vocal minority." Khan claimed that WWE does not take online complaints from fans seriously.
There is backstage frustration within WWE over how Liv Morgan and Dominik Mysterio have been used since WrestleMania, according to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select. Morgan remains Women's World Champion without a title defense during her current run, while Mysterio has barely wrestled despite holding the AAA Mega Championship. WWE's original creative plans for Morgan included continuing her storyline with Stephanie Vaquer, but little adjustment was made after Vaquer's injury, and Mysterio's limited in-ring activity is attributed to current creative priorities rather than lack of faith in the performer.
According to WrestleVotes Radio, WWE creative had not firmly decided on this year's King of the Ring tournament winner when the brackets were revealed last Sunday. A source tied to WWE Creative indicated that at least three superstars have been pitched internally as potential winners and were strategically positioned throughout the tournament field. The report suggests WWE may be keeping multiple options open as contingency plans in case of injuries, with names like Oba Femi, Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, and LA Knight mentioned as possible candidates.
WWE has interest in acquiring Mike Santana, who is expected to become a free agent this summer when his TNA contract expires. According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, there is strong internal support for Santana from at least one member of WWE's main roster, and WWE would like to have him on the main roster by the end of the year if they are able to sign him.
Randy Orton was spotted attending his daughter's graduation ceremony while continuing his absence from WWE television since WrestleMania 42. Orton has been away from programming since losing to Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship and subsequently attacking Rhodes after the match. There is currently no confirmation of when Orton will return to WWE television.
Becky Lynch discussed the challenges of family planning as an active WWE wrestler during an appearance on Stephanie McMahon's "What's Your Story?" podcast. Lynch revealed that her daughter Roux has asked for a sibling and that she would love to have another child, but is conflicted about the timing due to questions about how much longer she wants to continue wrestling. She explained that her husband Seth Rollins has been supportive but acknowledged that pregnancy and motherhood would affect her career far more than his.
AEW's Jim Ross believes the WWE shareholder lawsuit against Vince McMahon will not be resolved quickly. The lawsuit is scheduled to begin next week.