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Elaine Orton, Randy Orton's mother, has reacted to an update about the mystery phone calls involving Randy Orton that have been featured on WWE television recently.
Booker T discussed Trick Williams' upcoming WrestleMania opportunity on his Hall of Fame podcast, expressing pride in his former student reaching wrestling's biggest stage. The WWE Hall of Famer explained that WrestleMania is "the greatest show on earth" for wrestling and emphasized how the entire week's experience, including media obligations and performing in front of a massive crowd, creates unforgettable career-defining moments. Booker T noted that WrestleMania experiences are what wrestlers look back on most in their careers, comparing the event to "the Super Bowl for professional wrestling."
WWE Hall of Famer Tully Blanchard announced on Instagram that he has married for the third time, posting a photo with his new wife showing off their wedding rings with the caption "Amazing day yesterday." Blanchard confirmed his engagement in November 2025, just a few months before tying the knot. This marks his third marriage, following previous marriages to Elizabeth Diane Boyles (1978-1980) and Courtney Shattuck, with whom he had four children including wrestler Tessa Blanchard.
Je'von Evans described his match against Randy Orton in NXT as his first major test in WWE, calling it an honor to face the veteran in Orton's hometown after being in NXT for close to a year. Evans said the opportunity showed WWE's belief in his potential and that he was grateful to learn from Orton, with whom he built a connection that extended beyond their match.
Kevin Nash revealed on his KliqThis podcast that a planned WrestleMania match involving himself, Scott Hall, and Steve Austin was scrapped at the last minute when Austin decided not to move forward with it. According to Nash, the original plan was for him and Hall to face Austin in a two-on-one scenario that would allow Austin to lose while being protected, but Austin pulled out either the day of or night before the event. Nash stated that Austin wasn't willing to put Hall over in a singles match, which led to the creative team designing the handicap match format before the plan ultimately fell apart.
Je'von Evans revealed that Paul Heyman has been coaching him behind the scenes, providing advice on storytelling and other details that help improve his performance. During an appearance with Bootleg Kev, Evans confirmed he actively seeks out Heyman for guidance and that the veteran has been sharing "hidden gems" of knowledge with him. Evans also mentioned hoping to potentially work with Heyman as a manager if he turns into a "good guy" character.
Cody Rhodes has walked back his earlier description of WrestleMania 42 as a "sleeper Mania," explaining on Busted Open Radio that he made those comments before the full card was announced and that he regrets how it sounded. Rhodes now says he believes WrestleMania 42 has shaped up to be "a very, very, very good bell-to-bell WrestleMania that aims to top the WrestleMania prior," citing matches like Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk and his own Undisputed WWE Championship defense against Randy Orton.
Finn Balor praised his WWE WrestleMania 42 opponent Dominik Mysterio, calling him an "incredible talent." The two wrestlers are scheduled to face each other at the upcoming WrestleMania 42 event.
Finn Balor recalled pitching the Demonito puppet to The Undertaker during WWE AAA. Balor said the pitch "went down well" with The Undertaker.
Randy Orton confirmed in a social media video that he will meet his mystery ally in St. Louis during Friday's SmackDown episode. Orton has been shown talking to an unknown person on the phone for weeks following his Elimination Chamber victory, which earned him a shot at Cody Rhodes' Undisputed WWE Title at WrestleMania 42. In the latest video, Orton was heard saying "This Friday, right? I'll see you in St. Louis" during another phone conversation with the mystery individual.
NXT's Tyson Dupont is undergoing hip surgery after dealing with pain since July 2025, which he pushed through to avoid missing opportunities in the ring. Dupont shared the update from his hospital bed on social media, calling the surgery a "minor setback for a major comeback" and expressing determination to return stronger. The wrestler, who is part of the High Ryze faction alongside Tyriek Igwe, last competed at an NXT live event in late February.
WWE NXT star Tyson Dupont has undergone hip surgery, revealing the procedure by sharing a video from the hospital.