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WWE SmackDown performed well in ratings and viewership for its February 20, 2026 episode. The show faced preemption from the final days of Olympic coverage during its broadcast.
Nattie commented on her Elimination Chamber qualifier match on WWE Raw against Asuka and Bayley. She also revealed what she told Bayley following the bout.
AJ Styles officially ended his in-ring career following his loss to Gunther at the 2026 Royal Rumble, with WWE honoring him with a tribute on Raw and confirming his Hall of Fame induction. Karl Anderson revealed on the Talk'n Shop podcast that Styles told him privately his decision was due to neck pain and accumulated injuries, saying "My neck is hurting too bad, I'm beat up, it's time. I want to help the next generation." Anderson admitted he initially didn't believe Styles would retire but has now accepted that his former partner has legitimately stepped away from wrestling.
WWE's Bronson Reed is reportedly set for surgery on a torn biceps injury. Reed traveled to Birmingham, Alabama immediately after Raw for the procedure, which he may have already undergone.
Stephanie Vaquer congratulated her partner Myles Borne on winning the WWE NXT North American Championship through a post on her Instagram story.
Finn Bálor confirmed that his "Catch Your Breath" theme song is likely back for good after its positive reception during his January 19, 2026 RAW appearance in Belfast, where he challenged CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship. Bálor explained that while the Belfast return was originally planned as a one-night tribute to his home-country crowd, the overwhelming reaction changed those plans. He stated that the original theme "adds an extra little bit of magic to the entrance" and will likely continue using it, including for his upcoming World Heavyweight Championship match against CM Punk at Elimination Chamber on February 28.
Jey Uso has responded to fan backlash over his qualification for the WWE Elimination Chamber match by sharing a screenshot on Instagram showing over 20,000 dislikes on the February 23 RAW highlight video. The former World Heavyweight Champion addressed the negative reaction with the caption "Stop. Ya'll love me," indicating he's not bothered by the criticism surrounding his push.
According to TKO's latest SEC filing, Vince McMahon has reimbursed WWE more than $12 million in connection with the Special Committee investigation that examined alleged misconduct and preceded his resignation after the TKO merger. The filing shows McMahon reimbursed the company $3.4 million in 2024 and $8.8 million in 2023 for investigation-related costs, totaling $12.2 million over the two-year period.
TKO held its earnings call on February 25, 2026, reporting that WWE generated $1.709 billion in revenue for 2025 (a 22% jump) while UFC hit $1.502 billion. Company executives Ari Emanuel and Mark Shapiro discussed major media deals including WWE's Netflix partnership, a new five-year ESPN deal with a 1.8× value increase, and a seven-year Paramount deal that will make all UFC events available to Paramount+ subscribers. TKO announced they expect double-digit growth in live event sponsorships for 2026 and are targeting $380-420 million in site fees by 2030, while John Cena's retirement match set a record as the highest-grossing WWE arena gate of all time.
Drew McIntyre stated on "Busted Open Radio" ahead of Elimination Chamber that he wants to face "anybody but Cody Rhodes" at WrestleMania 42.
TKO's latest SEC filing revealed details of WWE's financial agreement with Dwayne Johnson, including his January 2024 appointment to the TKO Board and a corresponding DJ Services Agreement. Under the deal, WWE assigned "The Rock" trademark and related intellectual property to Johnson through one of his affiliates, who then licensed it back to WWE for up to 10 years, while Johnson received an RSU award valued at $30 million. The company paid Johnson $0.9 million in annual royalties for both 2024 and 2025, along with travel expense reimbursements totaling $2.6 million in 2024 and $0.6 million in 2025.
CMLL, STARDOM, Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling, and two other promotions are set to host shows during WWE WrestleMania 42 weekend. The events will be part of Slam Fest at the Palms Las Vegas.