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WWE Raw experienced heat issues at Sames Auto Arena in Laredo, Texas that prompted complaints from fans in attendance. A venue power cut was identified as a contributing factor to the heating problems during the recent episode.
Shane McMahon posted an Instagram photo from Madison Square Garden showing him and his son pointing at Vince McMahon's Walk of Fame plaque ahead of the Knicks' April 28, 2026 playoff game against the Atlanta Hawks. The Knicks won the game 126-97, matching Shane's "Knicks in 6" prediction and taking a 3-2 series lead. The post drew attention from wrestling fans, with many commenting about WWE and the McMahon family's connection to the arena.
Lizzy Rain defeated Nikkita Lyons in her NXT in-ring debut on the April 28 episode and spoke emotionally about her journey to WWE in a post-match backstage interview. Rain revealed she had been out for a full year with a knee injury during her independent wrestling career, describing it as filled with "heartbreak" and "torment," but said she never wavered from her goal of reaching WWE. She also mentioned that her family stayed up until 2am to watch her debut match and gave a shout out to her uncle Clive Burr for inspiring her over the years.
WWE aired an AI-generated video package featuring Zaria during the April 28 episode of NXT, which fans quickly criticized on social media. The video focused on Zaria following her Last Woman Standing match and featured what viewers suspected were AI-created visuals and narration. Fans flooded comment sections with negative reactions, calling the content "AI slop" and questioning why WWE would use artificial intelligence for video production instead of traditional methods.
The April 28, 2026 episode of WWE NXT on the CW Network featured multiple wrestler debuts. The article covers all the debuts that occurred on that episode and provides information about who the new NXT stars are.
WWE NXT has announced several matches for its May 5 episode, including Jackson Drake vs. Jasper Troy in singles competition and a mixed tag team match featuring AAA Mixed Tag Team Champions Izzi Dame and Niko Vance against Mr. Iguana and Lola Vice in non-title action. Additionally, Kali Armstrong will face Jaida Parker in a singles match on the show.
Lizzy Rain made her in-ring debut on the April 28 episode of NXT, defeating Nikkita Lyons with her finisher called Thunderstruck. Rain, who previously competed as Rayne Leverkusen in companies like Progress before signing with WWE, showcased a heavy metal-inspired character with a rocking hair metal entrance theme.
Tate Wilder made his WWE NXT debut on April 28 by running in to save Sean Legacy and EK Prosper from a post-match beatdown by Birth Rite. After making the save, Wilder was welcomed backstage by Robert Stone, officially introducing him to the NXT roster.
Former IWGP Heavyweight Champion EVIL has debuted in WWE NXT. EVIL is among the new wrestlers joining NXT as other talent moves up to WWE's main roster.
During the April 28 episode of NXT, an unnamed man performed a moonsault off the top rope onto NXT Champion Tony D'Angelo after Evil's debut and Tavion Heights' attack, with commentary referring to him as "a fan." The individual has been identified as Will Kroos, who has wrestling experience on the independent circuit and appears to be part of a storyline where he's portrayed as a fan who will somehow join the roster.
Sean Legacy returned to WWE NXT on the April 28 episode after being sidelined since March 10 with an ankle injury. He made his comeback during tag team action as a replacement partner for EK Prosper, helping to send Birthright to the floor before the match officially started, marking his first match back since the injury.
Former IWGP Heavyweight Champion EVIL made his WWE debut on tonight's episode of WWE NXT on the CW Network. EVIL confronted current NXT Champion Tony D'Angelo during the show.