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WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select provided an update on CM Punk's return to WWE television. This comes following recent speculation about conflict between CM Punk and WWE.
According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, WWE has internally discussed a first-time singles match between Jade Cargill and Charlotte Flair for SummerSlam 2026, with the match being penciled in at one stage of the planning process. The potential matchup stems from ongoing tension between the two wrestlers that began at Clash in Italy, where Flair interfered in Cargill's Women's Championship match against Rhea Ripley, and continued through their tag team match on the June 5 episode of SmackDown.
WWE's Undertaker stated that his goal with AAA is to "wrap a story around" the lucha libre style. The Undertaker explained this approach while discussing lucha libre wrestling.
WWE is reportedly seeking a TV deal for AAA and wants the promotion to become a global brand. The company wants AAA's TripleMania event to take place in front of "important people."
According to recent reports from WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, several WWE sources expect CM Punk to return to WWE television as soon as July, with one source indicating signs point toward his return on or before the July 6 episode of Monday Night RAW in Chicago. Punk has not appeared on WWE programming since the April 20 episode of RAW, but previous reports have stated that WWE has plans for him and that his absence was simply a well-earned break following his WrestleMania main event run.
Brie Bella praised singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani for inspiring her fashion while growing up, describing her love for the "timeless" artist.
Janel Grant, Vince McMahon, and WWE have filed a joint motion to delay the June 16 hearing while they discuss moving Grant's trafficking lawsuit into confidential arbitration. This represents a major shift as Grant had previously fought WWE and McMahon's attempts to force arbitration, with her legal team arguing she was under severe distress when signing the NDA containing the arbitration clause. Grant's lawsuit, filed in January 2024, includes allegations of sex trafficking and sexual abuse against McMahon, who denies the allegations, while WWE is accused of negligence.
AEW's Jeff Jarrett commented on the WWE shareholder lawsuit that was canceled days before it was scheduled to go to trial. Jarrett shared his thoughts on the matter during the latest episode of "My World."
Jey Uso claimed on his Instagram Story that he is everyone's favorite wrestler, stating "I'm yo favorite wrestler." This follows his previous claims of being the best world entertainment wrestler in the world, with Uso also responding to critics by saying he doesn't understand why people get upset when he praises himself.
John Cena has addressed fan chants for "one more match" that occurred during WWE Backlash on May 9, stating it would be "financial suicide" for anyone to try to get him to compete again. While Cena said he was excited by the fan reaction and that it reinforced his vision for the John Cena Classic as a platform for future WWE stars, he made clear he no longer wants the pressure of preparing for matches and prefers to focus on supporting talent and serving as an ambassador.
Depositions from a settled WWE shareholder lawsuit reveal that a former WWE board member believes Nick Khan tipped off the Wall Street Journal about Janel Grant. The information comes from testimony given during the shareholder lawsuit proceedings.
Booker T stated on his Hall of Fame podcast that wrestlers cannot blame writers if they fail to perform, explaining that while writers can create characters, it's up to the wrestler to make them work through talent, preparation, and star power. He used The Undertaker as an example, noting that what could have been a strange short-term gimmick of "playing a dead guy who doesn't sell anything" became a main event character for 30 years because Undertaker's in-ring work carried it. Booker emphasized that a wrestler's in-ring ability and star power are what truly determine their job security, not the quality of writing they receive.