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WWE NXT's Lexis King is reportedly "feeling okay" following an injury scare during Friday's NXT live event. King was competing in an 8-man tag team match alongside his Birthright stablemates when the incident occurred.
WWE World Tag Team Champions Jimmy and Jey Uso are scheduled to appear as special guests during the broadcast of the 2026 MLB season opener between the San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees on Wednesday. The game will air live on Netflix, marking the first Major League Baseball game ever streamed on the platform. This appearance is part of WWE's ongoing cross-promotional efforts tied to its partnership with Netflix, which currently serves as the broadcast home of WWE Raw in the United States.
Hall of Famer Mark Henry has named a former WWE star who he believes would have been a better comedian or actor than wrestler. Henry made these comments about the unnamed former WWE performer's entertainment abilities outside of wrestling.
WWE has officially announced "Kill Tony: WrestleMania," a late-night comedy event featuring Tony Hinchcliffe scheduled for Saturday, April 18 at Dolby Live inside Park MGM as part of WrestleMania 42 week in Las Vegas. The announcement has received significant backlash from fans on social media, with many referencing a previous attempt to integrate the show during SummerSlam 2025 weekend that was canceled. The event will follow Kill Tony's established format of aspiring comedians performing short sets with live critiques from Hinchcliffe and a panel that will include WWE Superstars, Legends, comedians, and celebrity guests.
Dave Meltzer reports that WWE and NFL legend Tom Brady are currently in negotiations for Brady to appear at WrestleMania 42. According to Meltzer, no deal has been finalized yet between the two parties.
Mark Henry believes WWE music composer Jim Johnston deserves to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame alongside wrestlers, not in the celebrity wing. During a recent conversation on Nailz Knows, Henry praised Johnston's ability to help get multiple wrestlers over throughout different eras, stating "Jim Johnston deserves a place. He did something for pro wrestling that a lot of wrestlers haven't been able to do."
A WWE scout has praised an independent wrestler following their recent match. The scout shared positive comments about the independent star's performance.
A WWE Superstar is reportedly visiting the WWE Performance Center this week before receiving medical clearance. The wrestler could potentially be cleared in time for WrestleMania.
Professional wrestling has drawn influence from western culture, with cowboys, ranches and rodeos intertwining with the sport's rugged spirit. The article explains that western culture's appeal of risk and spectacle parallels professional wrestling, as both involve competitors entering unpredictable situations that create "controlled chaos" for audiences. The cowboy character has become a dependable archetype in wrestling, with many wrestlers from the Southern and Midwestern United States bringing their farm and rodeo backgrounds into the ring.
Liv Morgan stated in a recent interview that she expects other wrestlers to chase her after her anticipated WrestleMania championship victory, saying "I'm not wanting for anything or anyone. I feel like everyone else is going to be wanting for the Liv Morgan." Morgan positioned herself as "the desired one" rather than someone who would be seeking out challengers, expressing confidence about her role at the top of the women's division following WrestleMania.
Liv Morgan credits WWE with preparing her for her acting career, saying her wrestling experience made her feel comfortable on film sets despite the different pacing required for movie production. Morgan explained that while filming involves long waiting periods followed by emotionally intense scenes, her WWE background gave her the tools and confidence needed for acting environments. She has an upcoming role in the film "Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo" as she continues expanding her entertainment career beyond wrestling.
A TNA Wrestling star stated that WWE's Tatum Paxley would have been a "mid-card act" 10 years ago and "never a champion." The TNA star made these comments regarding the current WWE performer.