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AEW's Marina Shafir Credits Independent Mainstay For His Help After WWE Release

Marina Shafir, a former MMA fighter who was released from WWE, received significant help from an established independent wrestling veteran to restart her career. The assistance proved crucial in helping Shafir transition back into the wrestling scene and eventually land with AEW. This highlights the supportive nature of the independent wrestling community in helping wrestlers bounce back from major company releases.

Former WWE Star ‘Hated’ Wrestling Triple H

A former WWE star has publicly stated that Triple H was at the top of his list of wrestlers he "hated" working with during his time in the company. The article doesn't provide specific details about the reasons behind this criticism or identify which former WWE performer made these statements. This revelation could be significant for fans given Triple H's current role as WWE's Chief Content Officer and head of creative.

WWE's Seth Rollins Says Kevin Owens Wants To Tag With Him When They Both Return

WWE's Seth Rollins revealed that he and Kevin Owens, both currently injured, have been staying in touch and want to reform their tag team partnership when they return to action. This suggests fans could see the duo reunite as a tag team once they've recovered from their respective injuries. The pairing would bring back a popular combination that has worked well together in previous WWE storylines.

R-Truth Responds To Criticism Of WWE Unreal

R-Truth has addressed criticism surrounding WWE Unreal's second season, which was recently released on Netflix. The response comes amid fan reactions to the show's latest episodes. No specific details about R-Truth's comments or the nature of the criticism were provided in the article summary.

WWE Raw Viewership & Ratings Report, 1/12/2026

WWE Raw's January 12, 2026 episode dropped out of Netflix's global top ten after briefly returning to the rankings the previous week on January 5. This suggests viewership fluctuations as the show continues to establish itself on the streaming platform. Fans may be concerned about the show's ability to maintain consistent high viewership numbers in its new Netflix home.

Bobby Duncum Sr Passes Away Aged 81, WWE Tribute

Bobby Duncum Sr., a veteran professional wrestler, has died at age 81. WWE has released an official tribute statement honoring the longtime performer. This marks the loss of another wrestling legend from the sport's earlier generations.

R-Truth Reveals WWE Money in the Bank Return Almost Didn’t Happen

R-Truth revealed that his WWE Money in the Bank 2025 return almost didn't happen due to extreme secrecy measures, with him arriving at the arena at 7:05 PM after John Cena's match had already started at 7:00 PM. The situation was so last-minute that Truth didn't even sign his new WWE contract until the same day of the event, with negotiations continuing behind the scenes as the show approached. Despite the chaotic timing and emotional pressure, the carefully orchestrated surprise became one of WWE's most talked-about returns in recent memory.

John Cena Reveals Major Progress 14 Months After Hair Transplant Surgery

John Cena provided an update on his hair transplant progress, revealing on Twitter that he's 14 months post-surgery and "couldn't be happier" with the results. The WWE legend publicly named Dr. Ken Anderson at the Anderson Center for Hair as the doctor who performed the procedure, which originally took place in November 2024. Cena thanked the doctor for a recent PRP and exosome treatment while stating he's maintaining his daily routine as recommended.

Logan Paul Believes Vince McMahon Will Receive WWE Hall of Fame Induction

Logan Paul believes Vince McMahon will eventually be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame and potentially return to WWE television, despite the serious sex trafficking allegations McMahon is currently facing. Speaking on his Impaulsive podcast, Paul predicted that McMahon would receive "an insane pop" from fans if he returned, and suggested he might have appeared during John Cena's recent retirement moment. McMahon remains away from WWE operations due to ongoing legal scrutiny, but Paul's comments reflect a sentiment among some fans that the former Chairman's wrestling story may not be finished.

WWE Royal Rumble 2026 Betting Markets Hint at Major Celebrity Appearances

Betting markets for WWE's 2026 Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia suggest major celebrity appearances, with YouTube star IShowSpeed leading at 30.77% odds, followed by Jake Paul and Bad Bunny at 13.33% each. Other potential surprise entrants include KSI, Kai Cenat, Conor McGregor, and returning WWE personality Pat McAfee, indicating WWE may be planning significant celebrity involvement for their January 31 event in Riyadh.

Chris Jericho Dominates Royal Rumble 2026 Betting Odds for WWE Return

Chris Jericho leads 2026 Royal Rumble return betting odds with a 71.43% implied chance of appearing, following the reported end of his AEW contract on December 31, 2025. While speculation has intensified due to his free-agent status, Jericho won't appear on WWE programming before the January 31 Saudi Arabia event, as he's committed to Fozzy band obligations and NAMM conference appearances. Other rumored returns include Matt Cardona (66.67% odds) and Brock Lesnar (36.36% odds), but Jericho remains the top betting favorite for a surprise comeback.

Seth Rollins Wishes Cameras Were Backstage For Infamous WWE Match With Bray Wyatt