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Cody Rhodes pitched a villain from The Legend of Zelda video game series as inspiration for an independent wrestler's character. Rhodes steered the wrestler to base their character on this video game villain.
WWE star Jacob Fatu shared an inspirational message encouraging others to make positive changes in their lives, telling them to "wake your a** up and go get it." Fatu reflected on the trouble he encountered during his youth while offering motivation to others facing similar challenges.
Hiromu Takahashi officially departed NJPW in February after announcing his exit, with his final appearance at New Beginning in Osaka on February 11. According to a March 18, 2026 report from Super J-Cast & Case Lowe, Takahashi is expected to sign with WWE and begin his run in NXT following his departure from New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
John Laurinaitis deleted a tweet on March 18, 2026 after fans accused him of using an AI-generated photo from his Big Time Wrestling appearance at the March Mayhem event. Fans pointed out strange details in the image including distorted fingers and background figures that didn't look real, with some questioning how many people in the photo were authentic. Laurinaitis has not publicly addressed the situation.
Dominik Mysterio has commented on The Judgment Day's decision to remove Finn Balor from the group. According to Mysterio, the group "played the Finn Balor playbook" in making changes to their lineup.
According to a BodySlam+ report, there are creative plans in development for the NXT Championship match at Stand & Deliver 2026. The report provides details about the creative direction for the championship bout at next month's event.
A current WWE star has been pitched to be Randy Orton's mystery caller on the March 16 episode of Monday Night Raw. The identity of the specific WWE star who was pitched for this role was not disclosed.
A backstage report regarding WWE's current plans for GUNTHER at WrestleMania 42 has emerged. The report adds to the confusion over whether GUNTHER will appear on either show at the event.
WWE's Santos Escobar reportedly tore his tricep during an NXT house show match in January and later aggravated the injury during a AAA show. Escobar is now scheduled for surgery to address the injury.
According to a BodySlam.net report, WWE's current plans for NXT Stand & Deliver 2026 feature a fatal four-way match for the NXT Championship involving Joe Hendry, Tony D'Angelo, Ethan Page, and Ricky Saints. The report indicates that tensions between Ethan Page and Ricky Saints are expected to continue building leading up to the April 4 event, while Tony D'Angelo's motivations for returning to NXT are still developing.
Jacob Fatu credits WWE with giving him the freedom to be himself, which he says is the source of his promo strength. Fatu has a unique character with promo work being noted as one of its more interesting aspects.
EVIL is expected to join WWE once his NJPW deal expires, but there's a backstage disagreement over his debut plans. According to a March 18, 2026 report from Super J-Cast & Case Lowe, EVIL has requested to start his WWE run in NXT to familiarize himself with the company's style, while WWE is reportedly leaning toward bringing him directly to the main roster instead.