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Former WWE star and producer Curtis Axel was arrested earlier this month for Driving While Impaired, DUI, and several other traffic-related charges.
Vince Russo criticized WWE's recent RAW segments involving Paul Heyman and Oba Femi, as well as Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu, arguing that these main-event segments featured too much talking without actually advancing storylines. Speaking on The Coach and Bro Show, Russo compared current WWE programming unfavorably to the Attitude Era, where he said every in-ring segment had to end with some kind of action. He specifically took issue with Oba Femi's line about wanting to "kill" Brock Lesnar at Clash in Italy, calling the wording unrealistic and saying it took him out of the story.
Former WWE star Fabian Aichner, who wrestled as Giovanni Vinci, has signed with TNA Wrestling. Aichner explained his decision by stating that "things were just pointing to TNA."
R-Truth explained on Six Feet Under that he can't fully be a heel in WWE because fans know his real personality too well, as he tries to bring positivity to people even when dealing with his own struggles. The Undertaker noted that the support Truth received during his recent WWE contract situation demonstrated the respect he has earned over the years from talent, crew, and fans. Truth also reflected on the emotional impact of hearing "We Want Truth" chants, particularly when his son told him "it was worth it" despite all the sacrifices that come with a wrestling career.
Candice Michelle told TMZ's Inside the Ring that ego is the biggest obstacle for wrestlers after WWE releases, with many failing to appreciate that today's wrestling landscape offers far more opportunities than her generation had. She explained that wrestlers often damage themselves by refusing to accept that careers move in cycles, sharing advice from John Cena who told her "wrestling is like a circle, and you can't always be on top, and you're not always on the bottom." Michelle noted that wrestlers today have multiple national companies like TNA Wrestling where they can find work and rebrand themselves, unlike the limited options available during her era.
Former WWE Women's Champion Candice Michelle, who now works as a producer in TNA Wrestling, told TMZ's Inside the Ring that wrestlers need to stop allowing botched moves to destroy their confidence. Michelle shared that she recently encouraged a wrestler who botched a move to immediately try again in the next match rather than overthink the mistake, explaining that waiting too long can create a mental complex about the move. She acknowledged that wrestling fans and dirt sheets can be brutal after mistakes but emphasized that wrestlers should focus on proving critics wrong rather than mentally spiraling over online criticism.
The Undertaker defended WWE's backstage "Wrestlers Court" tradition during an appearance on Six Feet Under, explaining it was designed to address locker room issues without major confrontations and served as a way to maintain respect and professionalism among wrestlers. He pushed back against criticism that it was bullying, stating it was meant to give wrestlers a chance to understand when they were making mistakes while providing some levity during the intense road schedule, though he acknowledged some cases could get tense when personal issues were involved.
Candice Michelle revealed that she once dealt with a persistent fan at a convention who wouldn't leave her table despite attempts to get him away. To solve the problem, she told the fan that Victoria wanted to see him around the corner, successfully redirecting him to the fellow WWE legend. Victoria later mentioned the "weird guy" at dinner, not knowing Candice had sent him her way.
WWE star GUNTHER reportedly bailed Ludwig Kaiser out of jail following Kaiser's arrest earlier this month. Kaiser is GUNTHER's former Imperium stablemate.
Triple H has shared a message ahead of Clash in Italy 2026, stating that performing for fans around the world is the greatest privilege for WWE Superstars. The WWE executive reflected on the upcoming event in Italy, describing such international opportunities as a privilege for the company's performers.
Eric Bischoff stated on his "83 Weeks" podcast that WWE has hit a creative "flatline," describing the product as "cruising along just doing the same old stuff every week" and calling for the company to take more creative risks. While acknowledging WWE's strong financial performance, Bischoff expressed that he would turn Cody Rhodes heel, arguing that Rhodes needs character reinvention after his extended babyface run. Bischoff suggested WWE is missing opportunities for a major creative boom by maintaining the status quo and said he wants to see "a different character out of Cody."
Brian Myers revealed he still has a "sore spot" regarding WWE's COVID-era talent releases, stating he was blindsided by his release after recently signing a new contract. Myers criticized WWE for being the only major wrestling company making cuts during that period despite being "the most powerful, richest one." Despite his lingering frustration, Myers acknowledged the release ultimately led him to a happier chapter in TNA Wrestling and that "it was just one of those things that all worked out."