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WWE's "The John Cena Classic" remains a work in progress with few details finalized, according to a new report. A date and location for the event have still not been confirmed.
AEW reportedly has legitimate interest in collaborating with a WWE Hall of Famer once his Legend's contract with WWE expires in the next month. The specific WWE Hall of Famer was not identified in the report.
Nikki Storm (Nikki Cross) will make her in-ring return at PROGRESS Wrestling Chapter 196: Scorchio, marking her first match following her recent departure from WWE. The appearance has been officially announced for the upcoming event.
WWE is reportedly changing creative plans in the women's division due to strong crowd reactions and backstage response to Jacy Jayne's main roster performances with the Fatal Influence group. According to WrestleVotes, multiple people in WWE's creative process have rearranged plans to feature Jayne more prominently after only a few weeks on television, where she has already competed against major stars including Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair, and Alexa Bliss.
Six stadiums set to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup have previously served as WrestleMania venues. These venues include MetLife Stadium (which hosted WrestleMania 29 and 35), AT&T Stadium (WrestleMania 32 and 38), SoFi Stadium (WrestleMania 39), Hard Rock Stadium (WrestleMania 28), and Levi's Stadium (WrestleMania 31). The 2026 World Cup will feature 48 teams and 104 games across stadiums in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
A backstage update indicates that former WWE Women's World Champion Stephanie Vaquer may be returning from injury sooner than expected. The report provides an update on Vaquer's current creative status within WWE.
WWE's Finn Balor has revealed that he never expected his signature dropkick reversal to sunset flip move to become popular with fans. Balor admitted he was simply looking for something to fill a spot in his matches when he developed the move.
WWE is still in early development stages for the John Cena Classic, with no finalized date, venue, location, or structure according to backstage sources. One source suggested early December could work logistically with WWE's schedule as it would align with the one-year anniversary of Cena's final match, and Netflix has expressed interest in hosting the event on its platform. Cena described the project as something he has personally envisioned for a long time and wants it to serve as a platform for younger wrestlers to prove themselves under pressure.
John Cena explained that the John Cena Classic tournament is his personal creation that he has been thinking about for a long time, with WWE still working through the details including the date and location. Cena said the core philosophy behind the tournament is to give rising talent an opportunity to perform under pressure and bright lights, similar to how he got his start in WWE. The tournament was first announced at WWE Backlash 2026, though the specific format is still being finalized internally.
Finn Balor revealed on What's Your Story? With Stephanie McMahon that he went too extreme with dieting from 2010 to 2022, and his wife helped him loosen up and enjoy food more. Balor admits he now has cheat meals about once a week instead of his intended once every two weeks, saying he has to "go all in" and feel awful afterwards when he cheats on his diet.
Finn Bálor explained during an interview with Stephanie McMahon on What's Your Story? that he intentionally avoids media appearances, podcasts, and public speaking events because he prefers to stay out of the spotlight when not performing. The Judgment Day member said he expresses himself better physically through wrestling than speaking, and while he handles promotional responsibilities when asked by WWE, he has deliberately pulled back from such opportunities over the last couple of years. Bálor acknowledged that improving his speaking skills might help his career but stated he has no interest in forcing himself into that aspect of the business.
WWE star Finn Balor has revealed that he tries to have a cheat meal at least every two weeks. Balor also discussed how his nutrition plans have changed over the years.