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Original Plans for JC Mateo Revealed Before WWE Release

According to a Wrestling Observer Newsletter report, WWE originally planned a significant singles push for Jeff Cobb (who wrestled as JC Mateo) with major programs against important roster names, but those plans changed after he began appearing on television regularly. Instead of becoming a featured singles competitor, Cobb became background support in the MFT faction around Solo Sikoa, with Tama Tonga receiving more screen time and Talla Tonga filling the dominant "monster" role within the group.

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‘The Disrespect, Man’ – Austin Theory Comments On IShowSpeed WWE WrestleMania 42 Moment

Austin Theory has commented on IShowSpeed's actions at WrestleMania 42, calling the content creator's behavior "disrespectful." Theory stated that IShowSpeed cost "The Vision" their WrestleMania moment during the event last month.

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Backstage Report On Expectations For John Cena's WWE Backlash Announcement

John Cena recently teased a major announcement he will make at the WWE Backlash PLE. A backstage report has revealed what Cena could possibly announce at the event, though the specific details of the potential announcement were not disclosed in the available information.

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Jacob Fatu Addresses Fans Who Don't Think He'll Beat Roman Reigns At WWE Backlash 2026

Jacob Fatu has addressed fans who doubt his ability to defeat Roman Reigns at WWE Backlash 2026. Fatu explained why he believes he will beat Reigns and dismissed suggestions that Reigns will continue as champion.

3 months ago84 views

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Brock Lesnar Moved To Alumni Section Of WWE's Website

Brock Lesnar has been moved to WWE's Alumni section on the company's website. This follows his apparent retirement tease after losing to Oba Femi at WrestleMania 42.

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WWE Star Nattie “Really Proud” Of B-Fab’s Commitment To Training

WWE star Nattie expressed that she is "really proud" of B-Fab following a training session. The comments came after footage from B-Fab's training was shared.

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WWE SmackDown Tuesday June 23 UK Taping To Air In Usual Friday Time Slot, Taping Start Time To Avoid World Cup Clash

WWE SmackDown will tape on Tuesday, June 23 in the UK but will air in its usual Friday time slot. The taping will have a different start time to avoid conflicting with the World Cup.

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Paige WWE Roster Status Update, AJ Lee & Bella Twins Moved From Raw To Free Agents

WWE has updated the roster status of several female superstars, with Paige receiving a status update while AJ Lee and the Bella Twins (Nikki and Brie) have been moved from Raw to free agent status. The changes affect the official WWE roster listings for these performers.

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New WWE Contract Clauses Under TKO Could Restrict Talent Freedom Long After Deals Expire

New WWE contracts under TKO reportedly include a one-year non-compete clause for talent fired for cause or breach, which has become standard language according to multiple sources. Wrestling attorney Mike Dawkins revealed that TKO-era contracts also allegedly feature a nine-month "exclusive negotiation period" during the final portion of deals, preventing wrestlers from discussing their future with other promotions like AEW, TNA, or GCW during that timeframe. Dawkins described the nine-month restriction as potentially unreasonable and suggested some of the new contract language could lead to significant legal challenges.

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Eric Bischoff Defends TKO Asking WWE Talent to Take Pay Cuts

Eric Bischoff has defended TKO's decision to ask WWE talent to take pay cuts, explaining that he believes the company is likely making decisions based on long-term financial forecasting rather than current revenue performance. According to reports, TKO has been pushing for "50% restructuring" on some existing deals, with Bryan Alvarez stating the company believes talent workloads are significantly lighter than when contracts were originally signed. Bischoff argued that publicly traded corporations like TKO don't operate on a year-to-year basis and suggested the company probably conducted an internal audit projecting what WWE's cost structure would look like over the next five years.

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“Very Exciting” – Lizzy Rain Comments On Debuting WWE Stars From The United Kingdom

Lizzy Rain has commented on recent WWE debuts by stars from the United Kingdom, describing the developments as "very exciting."

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What John Cena’s Major Announcement at WWE Backlash 2026 Is Really About

According to a new report from WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, John Cena's major announcement at WWE Backlash 2026 is expected to be connected to the launch of "Club WWE," described as a fan-experience platform, membership program, or digital initiative. WWE internally has high expectations for the project and views Cena as the public face of the announcement as a major positive for the launch. When sources were asked if the announcement was tied to a future WrestleMania location reveal, they responded "probably not."

3 months ago88 views