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During an appearance on the Beyond the Bell podcast, Chelsea Green revealed she would want to recruit Zoey Stark and Jordynne Grace if WWE allowed her to expand her Secret Hervice faction. Green praised both wrestlers for their athletic ability and humor, stating they would need to be "sleeveless, but still in suits" and should "flank" her as part of the faction's presentation.
AEW's Billy Gunn stated that he doesn't believe he was supposed to win WWE's 1999 King of the Ring tournament. Gunn made these comments while discussing why his 1999 singles push went wrong.
Santos Escobar's WWE status came into question after fans noticed his name listed in WWE's Alumni section rather than among Current Superstars on the company's official website. According to a new report from Bodyslam.net, Escobar remains under WWE contract and the Alumni listing is a website oversight from when his contract briefly expired in October 2025 before he re-signed a day later. Sources indicate Escobar is expected to continue working with El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. in a storyline program for the AAA Latin American Championship on AAA television.
WWE has revealed pricing for WrestleMania 42 VIP packages, with the Elite Experience starting at $37,500 per person. The package includes premium Row 2 floor seats for both nights at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, an in-ring photo opportunity, a Superstar Walkout Experience, and meet-and-greet access with wrestlers including AJ Styles, Liv Morgan, The Undertaker, Paul Heyman, and The Steiner Brothers. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WrestleMania 42 ticket sales have reportedly been slower than expected and are trending behind last year's pace.
The main events for WrestleMania 42 have been officially revealed, with Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton headlining Night One and CM Punk defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Roman Reigns closing Night Two. The announcement follows a brutal contract signing segment on SmackDown where Orton attacked Rhodes with a low blow, threw him across the announce table, and left the champion busted open. WrestleMania 42 takes place April 18-19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, with both nights beginning at 6 p.m. ET.
Former WWE star John Hennigan (AEW's Johnny TV) recently discussed winning the ECW Championship on a night when Chris Benoit was a no-show at WWE Vengeance. Hennigan won the title without initially knowing what had happened with Benoit's absence from the event.
Rey Mysterio revealed during a mental health panel discussion that starting his wrestling career at age 14 forced him to mature quickly and develop mental discipline early, as he had to navigate being a teenager in adult locker rooms. The WWE Hall of Famer explained that he manages mental stress through a strict morning routine including prayer, cold plunges, and gym workouts, and noted that while meeting fans can lift his mood, wrestlers often struggle with having to present positively to the public while dealing with personal issues behind the scenes.
WWE broadcaster Big E opened up about his mental health struggles during a recent panel discussion, revealing he battled depression and psychosis during his college years and didn't think he would survive his 20s. Big E, who is now 40 and transitioned to broadcasting after a neck injury ended his wrestling career, credited therapy, meditation, and mindfulness practices for helping him overcome his mental health challenges. He emphasized that meditation became especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic when he was living alone and feared losing his mental health progress.
Danhausen has stated his WWE goals include teaming with the late Roddy Piper and defeating CM Punk. The wrestler has also expressed ambitions to work with figures like Andre the Giant and The Rock now that he's in WWE.
Trick Williams stated during a SportsCenter interview that he believes he should be in the main event of WrestleMania 42, claiming "I'm the hottest thing right now" and that he's "selling the tickets." Williams has made appearances in major events like the Royal Rumble and Elimination Chamber since arriving on WWE SmackDown earlier this year, and is preparing for his first WrestleMania appearance in Las Vegas.
Trick Williams defeated Jacob Fatu on WWE SmackDown with help from Drew McIntyre's interference during the match. Speaking on SportsCenter, Williams called the victory his biggest win yet and said he's not apologizing for the result, emphasizing that it's about "getting the job done" regardless of how the finish unfolded. Williams acknowledged McIntyre's involvement but maintained that beating someone with Fatu's reputation is a major milestone as he builds momentum heading toward WrestleMania 42.
WWE NXT Women's North American Champion Tatum Paxley has described herself as a "sneaky athlete" in the ring. Paxley explained why she considers herself to have this fighting style during a recent interview.