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Ted DiBiase revealed that WWE named his bodyguard "Virgil" as an inside joke referencing Dusty Rhodes' real first name, and made disparaging comments about Virgil's intelligence during a recent interview with Inside The Ropes. DiBiase explained that when Virgil later went to WCW, the company renamed him "Vincent" as a counter-rib aimed at Vince McMahon.
Killer Kross (formerly known as Karrion Kross) has commented on the recent WWE releases, specifically regarding underutilized stars who were let go by the company. He expressed sympathy for those released wrestlers, stating that "your hands are not really on the wheel in the way you'd think."
Ted DiBiase revealed that Vince McMahon personally created the Million Dollar Man character, with McMahon explaining during their meeting that the wealthy bully concept was fresh since "the one thing everybody hates is someone who by virtue of their wealth bullies people." McMahon told DiBiase he believed the gimmick could make him "one of the hottest heels we've ever had," and WWE fully committed to selling the character by flying DiBiase first class and providing luxury accommodations to make the millionaire lifestyle appear authentic.
The final betting odds for WWE Backlash 2026 have been released by BetOnline.ag, showing Roman Reigns as a massive -5000 favorite to retain the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Jacob Fatu (+1200). Other heavy favorites include IYO SKY at -2000 against Asuka (+700) and Trick Williams at -700 defending the United States Championship against Sami Zayn (+400), while the closest match appears to be Bron Breakker (-145) versus Seth Rollins (+105).
Cody Rhodes has named what he considers the best edition of WWE WrestleMania to show someone who is looking to become a fan of professional wrestling. Rhodes identified an ideal WrestleMania event that would serve as the perfect introduction for new wrestling fans.
WWE Backlash 2026 will take place following WrestleMania 42. The event will feature championship defenses and include an announcement.
Brock Rechsteiner, son of WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner, confirmed in an interview with WDSU that he plans to pursue a wrestling career once his football career ends. Rechsteiner, who recently signed with the Tennessee Titans, said his father's WWE Hall of Fame induction in 2022 inspired him and that his cousin Bron Breakker has been encouraging him to enter the wrestling business. While wrestling is in his future plans, Rechsteiner emphasized that football remains his current priority and he wants to play "as long as he can."
CJ Perry posted a new Instagram video featuring herself in a bright pink bikini while relaxing outdoors to Kid Cudi's "Maui Wowie," which she used to promote her subscription platform at cjperry.com. This comes after Perry recently told Ariel Helwani that she remains open to returning to WWE and would "take anything" to work alongside her husband Rusev again on television, stating "when the time is right, I will appear, and hopefully that will happen sooner than later."
Brock Rechsteiner, son of WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner, says his cousin Bron Breakker has convinced him to pursue pro-wrestling after his football career ends. Rechsteiner shared an update on his plans to enter professional wrestling.
Zayda Steel directly responded to fan speculation about her WWE departure on Twitter, denying claims that she left to be closer to a boyfriend and stating "I don't have a boyfriend & would never do anything for a man." Steel reiterated that she left WWE simply because she "didn't want to be there," which aligns with her previous statements about experiencing burnout and losing passion for wrestling during her time with the company.
D-Von Dudley criticized TKO's corporate structure following The New Day's departure from WWE, stating that "corporate will never work in the wrestling business" and could lead to its downfall. According to the article, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods left WWE after being asked to restructure their contracts under the TKO system and turning down reduced-money deals. D-Von believes the decision was corporate-driven rather than a wrestling decision, arguing that corporate executives don't understand wrestling beyond profit margins and that loyalty no longer has room in the modern wrestling business.
WWE Backlash 2026 will take place on May 9th at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida, with the pre-show starting at 4 PM ET and the main show at 6 PM ET. The event features Roman Reigns defending the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Jacob Fatu and Trick Williams defending the United States Championship against Sami Zayn. Other matches include Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker, IYO SKY vs. Asuka, and Danhausen & a mystery partner vs. The Miz & Kit Wilson.