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WWE superfan Green Shirt Guy, known for securing ringside seats at major WWE events, attended SmackDown in Saudi Arabia this week ahead of the Royal Rumble. Video footage shows fans flocking to Green Shirt Guy for autographs and selfies, with the superfan happily signing phone cases for attendees at ringside during the show.
Carmelo Hayes successfully defended his United States Championship against Rey Fenix on WWE SmackDown as part of his latest US Title Open Challenge. Hayes retained the title following his victory over Fenix.
WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash discussed the possibility of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin appearing at the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble. Nash broke down the chances of Austin making a return to the company during that event.
A report emerged on Friday outlining humanitarian concerns over the construction of the venue for WWE's Royal Rumble in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The report lays out unanswered questions regarding the stadium construction for the upcoming WWE event.
WWE has released a statement regarding the departure of former NXT General Manager Ava, who is the daughter of The Rock. The statement was provided to Fightful Select following Ava's exit from the company.
WWE's IYO SKY has discussed her friendship and chemistry with Rhea Ripley after their Women's Tag Team Championship victory. IYO SKY opened up about their relationship following the championship win.
Seth Rollins criticized WWE's decision to feature CM Punk as the cover star of WWE 2K26, stating "I never feel like CM Punk is the right choice to be the representative of anything that has to do with this business and this company" during an interview with Gaming Bible. Punk, the current World Heavyweight Champion, was officially announced as the cover star during the Royal Rumble Kickoff Show for the game releasing March 13. Rollins acknowledged the decision wasn't his to make but made clear his disapproval of featuring Punk, who will also narrate this year's Showcase Mode.
According to Fightful Select, former AEW star Powerhouse Hobbs has officially signed with WWE and is expected to travel to Saudi Arabia this weekend, fueling speculation about a possible debut in the Men's Royal Rumble match. Before leaving AEW, Hobbs received a strong renewal offer but opted to join WWE instead. He is expected to debut under the working name "Royce Keyes," though that name could still change.
Following Ava's announcement that she would not renew her WWE contract, the company issued a statement thanking Simone Garcia Johnson for her work and wishing her well in future endeavors. Ava confirmed on Instagram that this week's episode of WWE NXT was her last appearance with the company, calling the decision difficult but necessary for a new phase in her life. During her WWE tenure, she debuted in NXT in 2022 as part of The Schism and became the youngest General Manager in WWE history by 2024, also introducing the NXT Women's North American Championship at Stand & Deliver.
Roman Reigns appeared on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Friday and made comments criticizing WWE's creative direction. Reigns stated that WWE has become stagnant and claimed "We haven't advanced, we haven't evolved."
WWE NXT General Manager Ava (Simone Johnson), daughter of The Rock, announced her departure from WWE on Friday, stating "It Has Been An Honor & A Privilege."
A current WWE star has announced their departure from the company after choosing not to sign a new contract. Ava, who has served as the NXT General Manager, is leaving WWE.