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Ricky Saints will be debuting on WWE SmackDown this week. During his last appearance on NXT, Saints delivered a heartfelt tribute after the show went off the air.
WWE star Royce Keys has expressed interest in joining Jacob Fatu, Solo Sikoa & The Usos, citing shared history between them. Keys revealed this interest when commenting on the potential alliance with the group.
WWE reportedly faced political pressure to sign Zoe Hines, niece of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., according to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio. Meltzer stated that the signing was "politically forced" due to both RFK Jr. and Linda McMahon being part of Donald Trump's cabinet, and that WWE personnel had been "dreading" the hire knowing it was inevitable for about a year. Hines, a Boston College softball player, was recently introduced as part of WWE NXT's newest rookie class after her signing was first revealed publicly by her uncle during an event with Linda McMahon.
Royce Keys, known as Powerhouse Hobbs in AEW, has revealed that his family-related WWE name serves as a motivating factor for him. Keys addressed the family origins behind his WWE name change in recent comments.
According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, WWE SmackDown is expected to return to a two-hour format either in the final week of June or the first week of July, with the first week of July being more likely. Meltzer reported that SmackDown's contract is structured so that January through June features three-hour episodes while July through December returns to two hours, and this seasonal pattern is expected to continue for the next four years.
Nikki Bella walked back her previous comments about preferring "kind of cute" guys over "extremely hot" ones during the April 30, 2026 episode of The Nikki & Brie Show, saying her words didn't come out the way she intended. She clarified that her approach to dating has nothing to do with looks and that she doesn't actually have a "type," explaining that she meets people based on energy and connection rather than appearance. Bella revealed her original comments were triggered by seeing a dating profile with numerous shirtless selfies and gym videos, which influenced her reaction at the time.
Former WWE star Cezar Bononi defended CM Punk against steroid accusations on Instagram after a fan on Twitter claimed Punk was using "gear" based on photos showing him in improved physical condition. Bononi called the accusations "completely absurd" and argued that Punk's physique is "very, very achievable naturally" with no indication of steroid use, while criticizing people for making claims without access to medical evidence like bloodwork.
Booker T commented on WWE's April 24 releases that saw around two dozen talent let go, including Bo Dallas and Kairi Sane, stating that post-WrestleMania cuts are normal business due to budget considerations. The WWE Hall of Famer emphasized that "nobody is safe" in today's competitive environment, pointing to released Olympic gold medalist Tyra Mae Steele as an example, and advised current roster members to find ways to stand out or risk being cut themselves.
More names have been confirmed for WWE tryouts taking place in London, England, with one candidate commenting publicly on the invite.
Cody Rhodes has sent a message to Ricky Saints ahead of the former NXT star's WWE SmackDown debut. Rhodes reacted to Saints' arrival on the main roster, telling him he is "pumped for you."
WWE SmackDown will return to a two-hour format this summer after currently running as a three-hour show. The program is scheduled to switch back to three hours in January 2027.
NXT North American Champion Myles Borne has identified Oba Femi's "pizza toss" as the WWE move he hates taking the most. Borne also stated his belief that wrestlers should have to take their own signature moves at least once.