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Penta debuted in WWE in January 2025 and won his first title just over a year later. The wrestler has discussed WWE's style and expressed his desire to be the best in the universe.
During an in-ring interview segment on the April 13, 2026 episode of WWE RAW, Cathy Kelley was accidentally knocked into the turnbuckles when Stephanie Vaquer was shoved backward during a brawl with Liv Morgan, who had attacked Vaquer from behind. Kelley was visibly limping as officials helped her to the back, though Michael Cole later reported that she is being tended to by WWE officials and will be okay.
WWE has begun WrestleMania week preparations earlier than usual this year, with rehearsals scheduled much sooner than typical and stage construction already underway following the Bruno Mars concert at the venue. The company has planned massive media days for Thursday and Friday with talent doing extensive interviews and appearances, while also leveraging major brand partnerships including The General Insurance campaign featuring Rhea Ripley and TNA's Joe Hendry. Despite backstage discussion about the Pat McAfee storyline involving Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes, WWE reportedly isn't preventing talent from speaking publicly about it, as evidenced by Damian Priest's recent interview comments.
Shawn Michaels commented on The Undertaker's current work with AAA, calling it "ironic" to see the former WWE legend working in lucha libre style settings after decades as a stoic figure in WWE. During an interview with Adrian Hernandez, Michaels said Undertaker is doing a "fantastic job" with AAA and noted how surreal it feels to see him surrounded by luchadors working at a fast pace, which contrasts sharply with his previous WWE persona.
Brock Lesnar was scheduled to open the April 13 WWE RAW according to early internal rundowns, though plans could still change before airtime. The WrestleMania go-home show will feature Roman Reigns responding to CM Punk, appearances from Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi following last week's contract signing brawl, and both GUNTHER and Seth Rollins ahead of WrestleMania 42.
Tonight's WWE RAW from Sacramento's Golden 1 Center served as the go-home show for WrestleMania 42, featuring appearances from Brock Lesnar, Oba Femi, WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk, Roman Reigns, GUNTHER, and Seth Rollins. The show opened with Roman Reigns cutting a promo directed at CM Punk, calling him a hypocrite and demanding he "tell the truth" while referencing winning the Royal Rumble. The broadcast also included a recap of last week's contract signing between Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi.
Director Brian Storkel revealed details about an upcoming four-part Netflix documentary on Hulk Hogan, scheduled to release on April 22, 2026, which will span four hours and cover Hogan's entire life chronologically from childhood through his final years. The documentary will include previously untold personal stories due to Hogan's full participation, with episodes covering his wrestling rise, the height of Hulkamania, his Hollywood/NWO era, and his later life including reality TV, controversies, and events through his death. Storkel noted that filming wrapped shortly before Hogan was hospitalized, making the production timeline particularly emotional.
Pat McAfee revealed himself as the mystery caller who had been secretly advising Randy Orton after his betrayal of Cody Rhodes, attacking Rhodes on the April 3 episode of SmackDown. McAfee addressed fan disappointment over expectations that The Rock or Vince McMahon would be revealed as the mastermind, saying "It was me" and dismissing those who wanted a bigger name reveal. McAfee is scheduled to corner Randy Orton when he challenges Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42.
Lyra Valkyria has been added to tonight's WrestleMania go-home episode of Monday Night RAW in an unadvertised match against Charlotte Flair, according to Bodyslam.net sources. The April 13, 2026 episode will air live from Sacramento's Golden 1 Center at 8 PM ET on Netflix, with WWE having only officially promoted three segments including Roman Reigns responding to CM Punk and appearances from Brock Lesnar, Oba Femi, GUNTHER, and Seth Rollins.
WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray explained why Pat McAfee's involvement in the Undisputed WWE Championship storyline at WrestleMania 42 is still "not working." Bully Ray provided his perspective on why McAfee's role in the current storyline remains ineffective.
Jacy Jayne announced on Instagram that her cat Benny has passed away after 11 years together. The former NXT Women's Champion shared that she adopted Benny when she moved to Florida to pursue her wrestling career, and he was with her through all the highs and lows of her journey. In her emotional post, Jayne called Benny her "absolute best friend" and "the love of my life," expressing how difficult it will be to go on without him.
ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith revealed that WWE President Nick Khan once approached him about getting involved in a WWE storyline. Smith said he backed off from the opportunity because he didn't want to risk getting hit by WWE wrestlers, calling Pat McAfee more courageous for his recent involvement in the Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes storyline.