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WWE SmackDown star Nathan Frazer has announced he will be returning to NXT to compete in the men's Speed tournament. Frazer commented ahead of his upcoming return to the developmental brand.
Bronson Reed posted a photo on X showing off a noticeably bigger and more shredded physique with the caption "Break the internet" while continuing his recovery from injury. Reed has been absent from RAW since suffering a torn distal biceps in his right arm during a February episode, and WWE has not confirmed when he will be cleared to return to action.
Vince Russo criticized Triple H's new WWE contract extension and pay raise during an appearance on the Two Man Power Trip podcast, stating that Triple H should have been fired instead of receiving a raise. Russo cited declining ratings, WWE's recent release of 23 talent members, poor WrestleMania sales, and attendance issues as reasons why he believes Triple H failed in his role as Chief Content Officer. Triple H's new multi-year deal was announced internally by WWE President Nick Khan during a TKO all-hands virtual town hall.
WWE has added an Intercontinental Championship match to the May 25, 2026 episode of Monday Night RAW, with champion Penta defending his title against Je'Von Evans. The match joins an already loaded RAW lineup that includes a contract signing between Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu for their Clash in Italy showdown, plus tag team action featuring Bayley & Lyra Valkyria vs. Roxanne Perez & Raquel Rodriguez.
Former WWE commentator Pat McAfee and his wife Samantha have welcomed their second child, a son. McAfee announced the birth of their new baby.
WWE's Bronson Reed has displayed his impressive physique during his current in-ring hiatus, which has lasted three months. Reed indicated that "the return is going to be personal" as he prepares for his eventual comeback to WWE programming.
Becky Lynch took to social media to blast Sol Ruca ahead of RAW, accusing her of "viciously" assaulting referee Jessika Carr during their match at Saturday Night's Main Event and calling her a "total mess." The controversial finish occurred when Carr accidentally took Sol's finishing move while Becky was using her as a shield, leading to a disqualification victory for Sol Ruca. RAW General Manager Adam Pearce informed Lynch backstage that the finish has earned Sol Ruca a Women's Intercontinental Championship match against Lynch at WWE Clash in Italy on May 31.
Pat McAfee and his wife Samantha welcomed their second child, a son named Midas Robert McAfee, on May 22 after an emergency C-section due to severe preeclampsia during a high-risk pregnancy. The baby was born at 36 weeks weighing 6 pounds 6 ounces and spent approximately 36 hours in the NICU before being released back to their hospital room. The family is hoping to return home soon so their 3-year-old daughter Mackenzie can meet her baby brother.
Scrypts (formerly known as Reggie) has revealed that he nearly became part of a WWE women's world title match that main evented WrestleMania. The idea was pushed by Vince McMahon to add Scrypts to the historic main event match.
Paul Wight revealed that Floyd Mayweather actually left the WWE arena after breaking his nose during their 2008 confrontation at No Way Out, with WWE having to call the boxer back to let him know everything was okay. Wight disclosed that he had specifically asked Mayweather to break his nose to make the segment more believable, but warned him to run afterward because he might react intensely in the moment. The incident was part of their WrestleMania 24 storyline, where Mayweather ultimately defeated Wight using brass knuckles.
WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff has praised how Danhausen has been used in WWE. Danhausen has become an important part of WWE in recent months.
CM Punk was spotted in workout footage posted online by a fan, with wrestling fans noting that he appears significantly more muscular than during his last WWE appearance. The footage shows Punk looking noticeably bigger through his shoulders and upper arms compared to how he appeared during his last WWE television appearance on the RAW after WrestleMania on April 20, where he had a face-off with Cody Rhodes.