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WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry stated that one of his Nation of Domination teammates was "better than us" and highlighted this wrestler as the best complete wrestler in the faction. Henry did not specify which particular teammate he was referring to in his comments.
Mark Henry has revealed details about the backstage reaction to his fake WWE retirement segment. The WWE Hall of Famer disclosed information about who was actually aware of the planned deception behind the retirement angle.
A WWE legend has called for his faction to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. He expressed concern about the timing, stating he wants the induction to happen before the faction members become too old and need canes.
MVP denied a long-running rumor that Vince McMahon personally coached him on how to act like a billionaire during his WWE career, calling the story "completely fabricated" on a recent podcast episode. MVP explained that while McMahon did coach him on performance fundamentals like facial expressions and camera work, he never told him to study wealthy moguls, and that the MVP persona was actually his own creation that he had to explain to McMahon.
MVP has denied a long-running rumor that WWE forced him to wear his signature bodysuit to hide a Malcolm X tattoo on his chest. The wrestler explained that the bodysuit was actually his own creative idea for his character, developed while working in developmental, and had nothing to do with covering any tattoos. MVP also discussed the personal significance of his Malcolm X tattoo, which he got after reading Malcolm X's autobiography while incarcerated and connecting with the story of personal transformation.
Sami Zayn has made his first comments since winning the WWE United States Championship from Carmelo Hayes on SmackDown. Zayn defeated Hayes to capture the title on the show.
Blake Monroe stated she wants to remain in NXT to accomplish unfinished business before considering a main roster call-up. In an interview with ReviewSTL, Monroe said she wants to become a two-time women's North American champion because she felt her previous reign was cut short, and she also aims to win the NXT women's world championship to complete her story in the brand.
Blake Monroe stated in an interview with ReviewSTL that she believes storytelling is more important than flashy moves in wrestling, saying fans care about stories rather than athletic stunts. Monroe explained that her career highlights have come from strong storytelling and character work, citing examples like the Cody Rhodes-Roman Reigns rivalry and Jeff Hardy's world title win as moments fans remember because of the stories behind them. She emphasized that while she considers herself a fantastic wrestler, she doesn't rely on high-risk moves and believes emotional investment matters more than physical spectacle.
Blake Monroe defended NXT's decision to move Stand & Deliver away from WrestleMania weekend for the first time in years. In an interview with ReviewSTL, Monroe stated that while WrestleMania weekend previously helped bring extra attention to NXT, she believes the brand has grown strong enough as a "third brand" to carry its own major event without needing that support. Monroe expressed confidence that NXT can prove itself by running a successful standalone show and called it an opportunity for the brand to demonstrate its independence.
A WWE star was reportedly "very banged up" following their match on Friday's episode of WWE SmackDown in Pittsburgh. No additional details about the wrestler's identity or the extent of their condition were provided.
Mark Henry defended Vince McMahon during an appearance on the Nailz Knows podcast, addressing ongoing criticism and allegations surrounding McMahon including a trafficking lawsuit involving Janel Grant. Henry stated he judges McMahon based on his personal experiences, sharing that McMahon never pressured him into doing things against his values and supported him financially for a year when his mother died, telling him to "come back when you're ready." Henry acknowledged that McMahon is "flawed like every other man" but emphasized he will judge people based on how they treat him personally rather than public opinion.
An NXT star has commented on whether it's important to win championship gold on the brand before moving to the WWE main roster. The wrestler addressed the significance of becoming champion in NXT prior to receiving a call-up to WWE's main roster.