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WWE has released Tyra Mae Steele, the Season 1 winner of WWE LFG, as part of Friday's roster cuts. According to Wrestling Observer's Bryan Alvarez, NXT talent are questioning the purpose of the LFG show following Steele's release, with her final WWE appearance being a gauntlet match on the March 20 EVOLVE taping at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando.
TKO president Mark Shapiro confirmed that TKO holds complete control over WWE operations, but Triple H continues to run the day-to-day and week-to-week creative direction for WWE programming. According to Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp, TKO leadership becomes more involved during major events like WrestleMania, while Triple H maintains responsibility for regular creative decisions including storylines and booking.
Inaugural Evolve Women's Champion Kali Armstrong recently debuted in WWE NXT and credits rapper Wale with inspiring her wrestling journey. Armstrong discussed her path to becoming a wrestler following her NXT debut.
Nikki Cross posted an emotional tribute to the Wyatt Sicks on Twitter following her WWE farewell message, expressing pride in being part of the group and thanking fans known as the Fireflies for their support. In her message, Cross reflected on memorable performances around the world, honored the legacies of Bray Wyatt and Brodie Lee, and addressed her Wyatt Sicks teammates including Bo, Dexter, Rowan, and Gacy. The tribute follows her earlier goodbye post to WWE on April 24, further indicating her departure from the company.
Carmelo Hayes has addressed how fans reacted to him before his babyface turn on WWE SmackDown. Hayes stated that "the fans weren't sure how to feel about me" regarding the crowd's response prior to receiving a sustained push following his character change.
GUNTHER has praised a former WWE Champion, describing them as an excellent wrestling "gatekeeper." The current wrestler credited this tenured WWE star for their role in that capacity.
Carmelo Hayes revealed that losing the United States Championship before WrestleMania 42 was "heartbreaking" and "sucked," comparing it to being close to crossing a finish line before getting sidestepped. In an interview with Michael Fairman, Hayes said he had a day or two of frustration asking "what the hell?" but emphasized his professionalism, stating he shows up to work and does what's needed regardless of his position on the card. Hayes clarified that he didn't take the creative decision personally, calling it "a company thing" rather than "a me thing," and said the setback serves as motivation moving forward.
Liv Morgan revealed on Cody Rhodes' podcast that her shoulder injury against Kairi Sane in June 2025 left her "very sad" and caused her to lose faith during her recovery period. Morgan said the injury, which forced her to vacate the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles and undergo surgery, affected her mentally more than expected, with a FaceTime conversation with Raquel Rodriguez helping her regain her positive mindset. Morgan explained that Rodriguez told her "when you feel like you have no faith is when you're supposed to have the most," which helped her stop feeling sorry for herself and focus on her return.
Cody Rhodes posted backstage photos on Twitter showing the aftermath of his eye injury from WrestleMania 42, revealing his face covered in blood and his left eye completely swollen shut while receiving medical attention after his match with Randy Orton. Rhodes previously shared that his doctor told him "You won't lose the eye," indicating the severity of the injury. His status for Backlash remains uncertain following the injury.
Brock Rechsteiner, son of WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner, has signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent after not being selected in the NFL Draft. The former Jacksonville State wide receiver recorded 53 catches for 629 yards and seven touchdowns during his college career from 2023-2025. Scott Steiner celebrated his son's NFL opportunity by posting "Titan Up!" on social media.
Brock Lesnar revealed that he didn't know professional wrestling existed until he was in college and had never watched WWE before joining the company. According to Lesnar, once he arrived at WWE's developmental territory OVW, the business "clicked" with him immediately as he understood the good guy vs. bad guy dynamic and picked it up quickly. Lesnar noted that WWE recognized his rapid improvement, leading to him becoming the youngest WWE Champion in history at age 24.
Marc Izard, a wrestling fan from the UK, has been reported missing after last being seen leaving WWE SmackDown ahead of WrestleMania weekend. His family and wrestlers are appealing for information about his whereabouts.