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Dave Meltzer has provided an update on WWE WrestleMania 42 ticket sales. WWE offered seats at a discounted price last week, and Meltzer shared new details regarding the sales figures.
A SmackDown star is targeting Cody Rhodes' position as WWE's QB1. The wrestler plans to pursue this role with a "very different" approach to leadership than Rhodes currently uses.
Booker T shared his thoughts on working with NBA player Dennis Rodman during their time together in WCW. Booker T described Rodman's WCW appearances as a "spectacle" ahead of Rodman's upcoming WWE Hall of Fame induction.
Maxxine Dupri revealed in an interview with Brad Gilmore that she continues to struggle with impostor syndrome despite winning the Women's Intercontinental Championship by defeating Becky Lynch. Dupri stated that she still can't believe she held the title and has been determined to win it back after losing it, saying she entered 2026 as a champion and is determined to leave 2026 as a champion. She attributed her title loss to taking her eye off the ball and letting both Naddie's betrayal and Becky Lynch get the best of her.
Maxxine Dupri revealed her dream WrestleMania match would be a triple threat for the Women's Intercontinental Championship featuring herself, AJ Lee, and Becky Lynch. During an interview with Brad Gilmore, Dupri expressed having "unfinished business" with Lynch and praised AJ Lee as a mentor who has been "wonderful" since returning to the locker room.
Maxxine Dupri revealed in an interview with Brad Gilmore that she was called up from NXT before she was fully trained and had never wrestled a match. She described being injured at the time and said she was in "survival mode," focusing on staying employed rather than having confidence, explaining she was "just charting water" and trying to do her best to survive. Dupri noted that her early struggle makes her later accomplishments, including winning the Women's Intercontinental Championship, more meaningful as what started as an effort to stay employed eventually led to championship success.
Kit Wilson has addressed his plans for WWE WrestleMania 42. Wilson revealed that he has his eyes on a certain championship for the event.
WWE commentator Michael Cole admitted he made an embarrassing mistake during the finish of the historic WrestleMania main event between Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair, which was the first time two Black women headlined WrestleMania. Speaking on The Sal Licata Show, Cole said he was embarrassed by the error and apologized to both wrestlers afterward. Cole acknowledged that while mistakes are inevitable in live television commentary, this particular error weighed heavily on him due to the significance of the match, and noted that fans continue to remind him about it.
Corey Graves revealed that he repaired his relationship with CM Punk by initiating a direct conversation when Punk returned to WWE in 2023, after the two had fallen out following Punk's controversial WWE departure in 2014. Graves described Punk as his "wrestling big brother" who was a major influence early in his career, and explained that both wrestlers apologized during their heart-to-heart talk and decided to let past issues be "water under the bridge." Graves expressed happiness for Punk's current success as World Heavyweight Champion heading into WrestleMania, calling it a dream come true for his friend.
Corey Graves revealed he received medical clearance a couple of years ago and stated he would "jump at the chance" for an in-ring return if the right opportunity presented itself in WWE or AAA. The longtime WWE commentator, who transitioned from wrestling to commentary nearly a decade ago due to concussion issues, said he's not actively pursuing a return but hasn't completely ruled it out. Graves cited the demanding lifestyle of staying in ring shape as a major obstacle, noting he enjoys "the luxury of wearing a suit on TV" and "not watching what I eat."
Michael Cole revealed in a recent interview that he did not know Brock Lesnar would defeat The Undertaker at WrestleMania to end The Streak, with his iconic "The Streak Is Over" call coming from genuine shock in the moment. Cole explained that when Lesnar hit the F5, he was expecting Undertaker to kick out as usual but froze when the referee counted three, leading to his now-famous call. He also mentioned that according to legend, the actual ending of the match may have been changed mid-match, and that no one in the building expected Undertaker to lose.
Maxxine Dupri has pitched a change to a match at WWE WrestleMania 42. The event is scheduled for April 18 & 19 in Las Vegas, Nevada.