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LA Knight has praised both IShowSpeed and Logan Paul ahead of their match at WWE WrestleMania 42. Both stars are scheduled to be in action at the upcoming event.
WWE President Nick Khan has addressed concerns regarding the company's top stars aging and the perception that things have been "down" since last year. Khan commented on these issues facing the company.
CM Punk has revealed that leaving WWE in 2014 was "the right time" to marry AJ Lee. The wrestler noted that wrestling is "remarkably hard" on relationships.
Liv Morgan revealed in her WrestleMania vlog how her "Trouble" music video project evolved from a simple request for new entrance music into a full music video production. Morgan explained that while she doesn't consider herself a singer or dancer, she embraced the opportunity to step outside her comfort zone when WWE pitched the idea. The "Trouble" music video was released on April 13, 2026, featuring scenes of Morgan setting a car on fire, getting tattooed, and being arrested, which aligns with WWE's push of her rebellious character heading into WrestleMania 42.
Trish Stratus believes a major turning point for women in WWE occurred when female performers were placed in storylines alongside top male stars rather than being treated as a separate attraction. Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Stratus pointed to moments involving herself, Triple H, The Rock, and Lita in main event angles as examples of how intergender storylines elevated women and changed how fans perceived female wrestlers. She explained that when women began interacting with the main characters of the show, it allowed fans to view them as being on the same level as the top male stars.
WWE announcer Michael Cole has commented on Pat McAfee's return to WWE for WrestleMania 42, stating he is "glad" McAfee returned but is "not sure how I feel about the way he returned." Cole also remarked that "Pat's got an ego" regarding McAfee's involvement in the Randy Orton vs Cody Rhodes WrestleMania feud.
The Rock was spotted in Las Vegas during WrestleMania 42 week, but he was there for CinemaCon to promote Disney's upcoming live-action Moana film, not for WWE. During his appearance at Disney's panel, The Rock stated he was heading home that night to celebrate his daughter Tia's eighth birthday on April 17.
Liv Morgan showed off black eyes and bruising from recent attacks by Stephanie Vaquer during her WrestleMania vlog, warning that Vaquer "should have killed me and that was her biggest mistake." Morgan stated she will "come back so much harder than she expects" heading into their WrestleMania 42 title match, framing the physical damage as motivation rather than weakness.
CM Punk has addressed his potential retirement from WWE, stating that while it's on his mind, he's not planning to retire anytime soon. Punk indicated he feels like he's still operating at a very high level in his current WWE run.
Triple H and Nick Hogan unveiled a statue of Hulk Hogan at WWE World in Las Vegas during WrestleMania weekend. The statue features Hogan in a signature pose with an American flag behind him, and Jimmy Hart was also present for the unveiling ceremony. Triple H shared photos of the moment on social media, encouraging fans to visit WWE World to see the statue display throughout the weekend.
WWE has announced multiple matches and segments for the April 17 SmackDown episode, which serves as the final show before WrestleMania 42. The lineup includes Giulia defending the WWE Women's United States Championship against Tiffany Stratton, a Street Fight between The Wyatt Sicks and MFTs, and the return of the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Additionally, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will speak to address Pat McAfee and Randy Orton, while Jacob Fatu will respond to Drew McIntyre.
WWE's Ricky Saints praised Oba Femi and stated he isn't surprised by Femi's fast rise, saying "He has every tool." Saints made the comments when asked about Femi's match against Brock Lesnar at WWE WrestleMania 42.