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According to a backstage report, Brock Lesnar is expected to continue with WWE following his upcoming match against Oba Femi at Clash in Italy.
Former WWE star Nikki Storm (formerly known as Nikki Cross) will be making an in-ring return at a PROGRESS Wrestling event. Storm has described her upcoming return as "one of the most important nights of my life."
According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, there was a pitch within WWE creative for Santino Marella to appear during WWE Clash in Italy this weekend. There was no word on whether the idea advanced beyond the discussion stage or if WWE seriously pursued it further.
According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, Roman Reigns, Rhea Ripley, and Brock Lesnar are viewed internally as creative favorites among those familiar with WWE's future direction ahead of WWE Clash in Italy this weekend. Reigns is scheduled to defend the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Jacob Fatu in a Tribal Combat Match, while Ripley will defend the WWE Women's Championship against Jade Cargill during the ESPN portion of the event.
Brock Lesnar is expected to continue appearing for WWE even after this weekend's Clash in Italy event, according to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select. Lesnar will face Oba Femi at Clash in Italy following his return on WWE RAW last week, where he attacked Femi and reignited their feud after seemingly retiring at WrestleMania. While Lesnar is not currently scheduled for WWE's upcoming Saturday Night's Main Event show at Madison Square Garden, WWE reportedly has additional plans for him beyond this weekend's premium live event.
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.