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A returning WWE star has revealed the inspiration behind their new merchandise following their first match in four years.
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A returning WWE star has revealed the inspiration behind their new merchandise following their first match in four years.

Cooper DeJean addressed dating rumors linking him to WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella during the February 4, 2026 episode of The Pat McAfee Show, denying he has any "public relationship" when asked directly about the speculation. The rumors began in December when Bella appeared at Lincoln Financial Field during an Eagles game, posted from DeJean's locker, and shared photos with the NFL star, while DeJean responded with heart and eagle emojis on her social media posts. Bella confirmed she is single during a February 1 airport appearance but said she is "having fun" when asked if she was dating.
Paul Heyman stated during a SHAK Wrestling interview that he is focused on "anointing the next generation" of WWE superstars, citing his history of helping develop talent like The Undertaker, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Brock Lesnar, CM Punk, and Roman Reigns. Heyman identified Braun Breaker, Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, and Austin Theory as future WrestleMania main-eventers, noting there are now "multiple" top spots available rather than just one.

CM Punk appeared on The Pat McAfee Show and refused to reveal what AJ Styles told him privately about his WWE exit, stating "I know what he told me behind the scenes, which is nobody else's business." According to Fightful Select, AEW sources universally expect the company to pursue Styles if available, and he was a major topic of conversation backstage at AEW Dynamite on January 28. NJPW is also reportedly interested in Styles amid recent talent exits from that promotion.

A former WWE star has criticized the CM Punk and Roman Reigns promo segment from this week's episode of Raw. The former WWE performer offered negative commentary regarding the segment between the two wrestlers.

AEW National Champion Ricochet made harsh accusations against WWE on Twitter, claiming the company "kills legacies and love of the sport" and citing wrestlers like Balor, Shinsuke, and Apollo as examples. He stated that WWE took away his love of pro wrestling and made him feel like "a shell of who you were," saying he told WWE he would rather quit and return to the indies than continue working there. These comments followed his recent interview on The Mark Hoke Show where he called his WWE run a "blip" that damaged his reputation.

CM Punk has revealed what he doesn't like about the WWE Unreal reality series on Netflix. The WWE World Heavyweight Champion shared his thoughts on the Netflix show.

Former WWE star Maven Huffman responded to accusations from YouTube channel Hughesy Entertainment that questioned his rapid channel growth and suggested he used "click farms" to artificially inflate his view counts. Huffman denied the allegations, stating he doesn't know where one would buy views and reframed the accusation as a compliment to his channel's success. He also pointed to increased real-world recognition as evidence that his audience growth is genuine rather than artificial.

CM Punk claims he "played Roman Reigns like a fiddle" to get the WrestleMania 42 main event match he wanted, following Reigns' Royal Rumble victory. Speaking on Up & Adams with Kay Adams, the WWE Undisputed Champion said Reigns "made the right decision" in choosing to face him and described their upcoming encounter as "a dick measuring contest" between two top industry players.

Paul Heyman rejected the idea that Seth Rollins should modify his wrestling style to avoid future injuries, comparing Rollins to AC/DC's Bon Scott and stating that Rollins "wrestles every single match as if it were his last." Rollins is currently recovering from a shoulder injury suffered during his match with Cody Rhodes at Crown Jewel 2025, which forced him to vacate the World Heavyweight Title. Rollins has stated he's targeting WrestleMania 42 for his return but acknowledged the final decision will be up to doctors.

Bully Ray has revealed which participant in the WWE Men's Royal Rumble match he would have left out of the event that took place this past weekend. The two-time Hall of Famer shared his thoughts on who shouldn't have been included in the match.

A top WWE star has stated that there is no real difference between main eventing night one and night two of WrestleMania. The wrestler expressed his belief that both nights hold equal significance in terms of main event status.