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WWE NXT on April 14, 2026 drew 584,000 viewers on The CW Network with a 0.09 rating in the P18-49 demographic, down from 605,000 viewers the previous week. Compared to the same week in 2025, this represents a year-over-year decline of 11.9% in viewership and 35.7% in the demo rating.
Trish Stratus revealed on Busted Open Radio that she evaluates WWE return opportunities based on creative challenge rather than money, looking for roles that push her as a performer and allow her to do something different. She cited her heel turn during the Becky Lynch feud as an example of seeking challenging storylines instead of predictable babyface returns, and mentioned that working with younger talent like Zoey Stark to help introduce new performers is another major factor in her decision-making process.
Trish Stratus revealed that Vince McMahon initially tried to shut down a dramatic backwards fall from the top of the cage during her match with Becky Lynch because he had never seen it done before and didn't feel it was safe. Stratus said the move was completely removed from the match at one point, leaving her frustrated because she believed it would create a shocking moment for fans, and that Triple H indicated McMahon didn't want her to perform the spot.
An update has emerged on whether Vince McMahon is expected to attend Friday's WWE Hall of Fame ceremony. No additional details about McMahon's potential appearance were provided in the report.
Trick Williams has released a diss track titled "Gingerbread Man" featuring rapper Lil Yachty that targets Sami Zayn ahead of their WrestleMania 42 match. The song includes pointed lyrics aimed at Zayn, referencing his past struggles and mocking his mindset heading into their upcoming bout where Zayn will defend his United States Championship. Williams released the track as part of their rivalry buildup, taking their feud beyond traditional wrestling promos.
Trick Williams and Lil Yachty have released a diss track called "Gingerbread Man" targeting Sami Zayn ahead of WWE WrestleMania 42. The track was dropped in advance of Williams' scheduled match against Zayn at the event.
The self-proclaimed Bad Ass Construction Worker posted a harsh Instagram rant targeting Jey Uso following his recent podcast fight drama with Cam'ron. In the post, he mocked Uso and called the fight scripted, while also suggesting that Jimmy Uso should drop his twin brother as a tag team partner. The comments add to the ongoing controversy surrounding Uso's physical altercation during the Come And Talk 2 Me podcast.
Jey Uso explained his recent physical altercation with Cam'ron on the "Come And Talk 2 Me" podcast during an appearance on Nightcap, stating that disrespect was building from the moment he arrived and that he warned Cam'ron multiple times to be respectful before the fight broke out. According to Uso, the tension started early with the energy feeling off, and he said Cam'ron "had to feel that" while making a fist gesture, indicating he's not apologizing for throwing punches. The incident occurred during a podcast recording when Uso lunged at Cam'ron before staff intervened and the feed was cut.
Zelina Vega revealed that her current darker WWE persona has been years in the making, dating back to discussions she had with Aleister Black during their NXT days. She explained that her love for gothic and supernatural characters influenced the direction, particularly drawing inspiration from Akasha from "Queen of the Damned" and Sindel from Mortal Kombat. Vega also credited Triple H with helping refine the visual aspects of her entrance presentation to bring her long-term character vision to life on WWE television.
During WrestleMania weekend at WWE World in Las Vegas, Liv Morgan was surprised at a meet-and-greet when a fan named Piper brought a custom real estate sign for her to autograph, referencing Morgan's potential future plans in real estate after retirement. Morgan called it "the most insane sh*t I've ever seen at a meet-and-greet ever" and praised the fan before signing the unique item.
Triple H revealed that WWE intentionally held Trick Williams back in developmental despite Williams' frustration, believing he needed more time to develop before moving up. During a conversation with Shawn Michaels on Variety's YouTube channel, Triple H explained that he told Williams the extra time in developmental was meant to get him ready for bigger opportunities like his WrestleMania match. Triple H noted this process of keeping talent in developmental longer than they prefer is common, as WWE leadership makes decisions based on long-term potential rather than immediate momentum.
Triple H revealed that WWE stars frequently express frustration about waiting to be promoted from NXT to the main roster, with talent regularly questioning why they haven't been called up yet. During a conversation with Shawn Michaels on Variety's YouTube channel, Triple H explained that WWE prioritizes proper timing over speed when promoting wrestlers, focusing on whether performers are truly prepared for national television exposure rather than simply moving them up when they feel ready. He acknowledged that while impatience is normal among developing talent, the company's goal is to build lasting careers rather than rushing wrestlers into positions they may not be fully prepared to handle.