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Maria Kanellis Says WWE Stars Called Her Dumb For Dating CM Punk

Maria Kanellis revealed that top WWE stars called her "dumb" for dating CM Punk during the early days of his career when independent wrestlers were looked down upon in WWE. Speaking to Wrestling Life Online, Kanellis discussed how the wrestling industry has dramatically changed over the past 20 years, noting that independent wrestlers who were once dismissed have now taken over WWE and that multiple promotions like AEW, Impact, GCW, and NWA now provide more options for talent.

WWE's Jade Cargill Details Relationship With Mentors Rip Rogers & Mark Henry

Former WWE Women's Champion Jade Cargill discussed her relationship with her mentors, WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry and legendary trainer Rip Rogers. Cargill detailed how both men have served as mentors in her wrestling career.

Vince Russo Calls Out WWE Creative Over Lack of Accountability for Ratings Decline

Vince Russo and Jonathan Coachman criticized WWE's creative system on The Coach and Bro Show, arguing that the company doesn't hold the right people accountable when ratings decline. Coachman suggested that WWE typically fires lower-level creative assistants rather than veteran decision-makers like Michael Hayes, Bruce Prichard, and Ed Koskey, while Russo claimed he told Vince McMahon he expected to be fired if he didn't improve numbers during his tenure. Both argued that the same creative structure and personnel have remained in place for decades without proper accountability for the product's performance.

Two Championship Matches, King & Queen Of The Ring Bouts & More Confirmed For WWE Raw June 8

WWE Raw on June 8 will feature two championship matches and King & Queen of the Ring tournament bouts. The show will also include a segment with Oba Femi.

Another Title Match Revealed for June 8 WWE RAW in Paris

Sol Ruca will defend the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship against Lyra Valkyria on the June 8 episode of Monday Night RAW in Paris, France, as confirmed by Adam Pearce on Instagram. The match adds another title bout to an already stacked episode that also features Penta defending the Intercontinental Championship against Rey Mysterio, along with King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring qualifiers.

Chelsea Green Explains Why She Has No Interest In a More Serious WWE Character

Chelsea Green stated on the Major Wrestling Figure Podcast that she has no interest in pursuing a more serious WWE character, explaining that she loves her current comedy role and has already demonstrated her ability to work serious storylines during previous runs in NXT, TNA, and as Reclusa. Green emphasized that her entertaining character keeps her booked regularly on WWE television, arguing that being serious wouldn't necessarily guarantee her a better spot on the show.

Cody Rhodes Shuts Down Claims WWE Unreal Exposes the Business

Cody Rhodes defended WWE Unreal on his podcast, rejecting claims that the Netflix series damages wrestling by exposing the business. Rhodes argued that wrestling has "16 curtains" and too many layers for one behind-the-scenes show to truly expose everything, stating that even when viewers think they're seeing the real process, "the performance is still continuing." His comments came in response to the ongoing debate about the show, including criticism from Brie Bella who said WWE Unreal made her feel like kayfabe is dead.

WWE HOFer The Undertaker Explains The Idea Behind Wrestlers' Court

Cody Rhodes Reveals Why Paul Heyman Is His Creative Cheat Code

Cody Rhodes revealed on his podcast that Paul Heyman serves as his "cheat code" in WWE's creative process, explaining that Heyman sits in Gorilla Position and adds "legitimate magic" to segments by looking at scenes, stakes, and dialogue like they're making movies. Rhodes also credited other WWE creative voices including Michael Hayes and Bruce Prichard for bringing different perspectives to his storylines, with Rhodes preferring to develop his ideas first before taking them to the creative team for refinement.

Bianca Belair Reveals Major Mental Struggles During Pregnancy

Solo Sikoa’s Likeness Seemingly Stolen By Upcoming Wrestling Video Game

WWE Headquarters Flag Catches Fire After Hitting Power Line

A flag outside WWE headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut caught fire Saturday night after coming loose from the building during windy conditions and hitting a power line. It is not known if anyone was injured in the incident at WWE's current headquarters at 707 Washington Blvd., which the company moved to in 2023.