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AJ Lee has praised current NXT Women's North American Champion Tatum Paxley, calling her "the coolest." The former WWE star expressed her admiration for the current NXT performer.
Paige revealed on Stephanie McMahon's podcast that she contemplated suicide after private videos involving her leaked online in March 2017, but her father's supportive reaction helped save her life. Instead of expressing anger or disappointment about the scandal, her father told her "you could be famous, like Kim Kardashian," comparing her situation to how Kim Kardashian turned a similar scandal into global fame. Paige said her father's unexpected response and calm demeanor helped pull her back from what she described as the lowest point in her life.
Seth Rollins revealed that Bron Breakker gave him a legitimate black eye during Breakker's spear at WrestleMania 42, with Breakker's foot hitting Rollins in the eye as he flipped during the move. Rollins explained on the Rich Eisen Show that Breakker came down the ramp so fast that his foot struck Rollins in the face before he even hit the ground, and Rollins later retaliated by hitting Breakker in the head with a chair on Raw, busting him open.
Brooke Hogan revealed she was not directly invited to WrestleMania 42 weekend events honoring her father Hulk Hogan, despite WWE celebrating his legacy throughout the event. During a conversation with Bubba the Love Sponge, Brooke explained that WWE's Nick Khan later called her to say the invitation had been extended through her brother instead of directly to her, and that Khan promised to invite her personally moving forward but never did. Brooke expressed feeling hurt and defeated by the situation, particularly noting that Andre the Giant's daughter was present at the event.
A new report suggests that Brock Lesnar has truly retired from WWE. There remains hope backstage that he could return this summer despite his apparent retirement.
Sol Ruca suffered a head injury requiring eight staples after a botched table spot during her Last Woman Standing match against Zaria at NXT Revenge on Tuesday. The injury occurred when Zaria pushed Ruca off a platform toward two tables below, but Ruca missed the far table and struck her head on it before crashing through the near table. Ruca confirmed the severity of the injury by posting an Instagram photo showing the stapled wound on the back of her head, though it's unknown if she will miss any ring time due to the injury.
Rapper Tom MacDonald encountered Brock Lesnar and Sable at a hotel during WrestleMania weekend, sharing a photo of the meeting on Twitter. According to MacDonald, Lesnar recognized him and said "Tom MacDonald! No, thank you for what you do. We listen to you all the time," leading to a 20-minute conversation between the two.
John Cena has announced that he has a surprise for Club WWE fans next month at Backlash. Cena expressed his desire to do "something epic" for WWE Backlash 2026 in Tampa.
WWE is currently discussing a presentation update for SmackDown, according to a WrestleVotes Radio report on Fightful Select. Multiple names are being considered for the roster including Jacy Jayne and Rey Mysterio, while the show's theme song, set design and logo are expected to remain unchanged. The changes being discussed are described as more of a refresh than a complete overhaul of the brand.
Paige has indicated that she doesn't expect to continue wrestling after her current WWE run, stating that she wants to enjoy her remaining time with the company. She recently returned to WWE at WrestleMania 42.
WWE promoted WrestleMania 43 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia during WrestleMania 42. WWE also announced their next event in Riyadh on Thursday.
Danhausen's merchandise sold exceptionally well over WrestleMania weekend, with Fanatics reporting they were "blown away by the reception and revenue generated" and requiring several restocks due to high demand. According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, Danhausen is expected to be added to the Fanatics Fest lineup soon due to the popularity and demand he has garnered.