
Dominik Mysterio Credits Netflix Partnership For WWE's Pop Culture Prevalence
Dominik Mysterio credited WWE's partnership with Netflix for the company's increasing prevalence in pop culture.
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Dominik Mysterio credited WWE's partnership with Netflix for the company's increasing prevalence in pop culture.

Josh Barnett announced that Bloodsport would be ending under his leadership, with reports indicating that many wrestlers reacted emotionally and were disappointed by the news. According to Fightful Select, there were "a number of very sad wrestlers to learn that Josh Barnett's Bloodsport was ending." The Bloodsport brand is expected to continue under GCW, similar to how it moved forward after Matt Riddle's departure when he was signed by WWE.

Former WWE star Ryback announced on social media that his mother has passed away following a battle with cancer. Ryback shared that he spent the final five months caring for her and described watching her decline as one of the hardest experiences of his life. He posted a lengthy tribute on X reflecting on her strength during her final days and promised to continue sharing memories of his mother to honor her life.

Logan Paul sold his WrestleMania 42 chain to Pawn Stars for $30,000, despite claiming it was worth $200,000-$250,000. Paul said he wanted to get rid of the chain because he considered it bad luck after iShowSpeed turned on him during their WrestleMania match, and he expressed frustration with the low offer but ultimately accepted the deal.

Sol Ruca has officially bid farewell to NXT, confirming her departure from the brand on Instagram on April 22, 2026, with a post stating "Thank you NXT, it's been real ???". Her announcement came one day after competing in a brutal last woman standing match against Zaria at NXT Revenge that ended their long-running rivalry. Ruca had already appeared on WWE Raw against Liv Morgan one night before NXT Revenge, indicating her transition to the main roster.

Paige has confirmed she will be in attendance for the April 24 episode of WWE SmackDown following her surprise return at WrestleMania 42. She made a surprise comeback at WrestleMania when she replaced Nikki Bella in the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship match, teaming with Brie Bella to help secure the victory in Las Vegas.

WrestleMania 42's first hour aired on ESPN2 Saturday night and ESPN Sunday night, drawing 1.62 million and 1.82 million viewers respectively. Saturday's broadcast on ESPN2 became the most-watched program on that network this year, while Sunday's showing on ESPN ranked as the most-watched program on ESPN for the entire weekend. The broadcasts featured matches including The Usos and LA Knight teaming with IShowSpeed against Logan Paul and Austin Theory, Drew McIntyre vs. Jacob Fatu, Oba Femi defeating Brock Lesnar, and Penta retaining the WWE Intercontinental Championship in a ladder match.

WWE star Jacob Fatu has discussed the possibility of his daughters pursuing wrestling careers in the future. Fatu suggested that fans might see "a female version of Jacob Fatu in a couple of years" when referring to his daughters potentially entering the wrestling business.

A Senator pressed WWE President Nick Khan on whether WrestleMania could come to his city in the Midwest.

Former WWE star BJ Ray posted an Instagram video of himself interacting with fans during WrestleMania week, with a caption that read "POV: Don't worry. I will not assault you to impress the huzz for recording from 10 feet away in a public area during Wrestlemania week." The post appears to reference the ongoing CM Punk fan controversy, with Ray showing himself taking photos and chatting calmly with fans in a crowded public area while he was in town for WrestleCon events.

Dave LaGreca responded on Busted Open Radio after FS1 personality Rob Parker questioned why adults still watch wrestling, with Parker comparing wrestling fandom to childhood activities like visiting the zoo or circus that people should "grow out of." LaGreca defended wrestling fans and challenged Parker's comments by comparing wrestling to traditional sports that also begin as children's games, while veteran wrestler Tommy Dreamer joined the conversation to address criticisms about wrestling's physical demands. Parker appeared to accept LaGreca's challenge for an "adult conversation" about wrestling on his radio show, with Parker responding on social media saying "let's get it on."

WWE's Jacob Fatu has discussed who might be the next member of the Bloodline family to join the promotion, following his own arrival two years ago. Fatu stated "I can't say who's next, because I wasn't supposed to be here" when asked about potential future additions to the Bloodline family in WWE.