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WWE SmackDown on February 27, 2026 experienced significant growth in both average viewership and key demographic ratings. The episode served as the final show before Elimination Chamber.
A WWE star has accused a champion of cheating following a recent rematch. The challenger was unsuccessful in their attempt to recapture the title.
Former WWE women's champion Bianca Belair provided an update on her finger injury and discussed the challenges she has faced during her recovery. Belair expressed that she feels like she's "constantly starting over" as she works through the injury.
A WWE General Manager has expressed excitement about an upcoming match at NXT Vengeance Day this Saturday, describing it as giving them "goosebumps." The General Manager shared their thoughts on the match ahead of the event.
John Laurinaitis reflected on his "People Power" villain character from the early 2010s, saying that WWE creative helped him develop the role which generated significant fan heat. The former WWE Executive Vice President of Talent Relations said some fans believed his on-screen persona was real, with people telling him in person that he was "not as bad as I thought you were" and "kind of nice actually" compared to the character who manipulated matches on television.
John Laurinaitis reflected on his WWE "People Power" authority figure character during an appearance on the Perched on the Top Rope podcast, noting how the role generated intense fan heat that followed him outside of WWE appearances. Laurinaitis bragged about his controversial victory over John Cena during that storyline era, claiming no other manager has beaten Cena like he did and jokingly inviting Cena to get an autograph from "the manager that beat him" at his upcoming appearance in Chillicothe, Ohio.
Matt Hardy has commented on WWE WrestleMania 42's ticket sales, describing the event as "a tough sell." Hardy provided his perspective on why WrestleMania 42 ticket sales haven't been as successful as expected.
Logan Paul threatened to sue anyone who continues to call him a scammer, stating that he may take legal action against online creators and commentators who repeatedly make what he considers false claims about him. Paul, who recently had a class-action lawsuit related to his CryptoZoo project dismissed by a federal judge, argued on the Iced Coffee Hour podcast that failed businesses don't automatically indicate bad intentions and that he believes the courtroom is the only place he can fully clear his name. He warned that people who "lie over and over again, video after video" may eventually "find yourself being held accountable in a court."
Gabe Sapolsky publicly defended Danhausen's WWE signing on social media amid mixed reactions, stating "One thing I have learned is to bet on talent like Danhausen" and praising his willingness to do something different in wrestling. The former AEW star appeared on the March 2 episode of Raw and "cursed" Dominik Mysterio during a segment with The Judgment Day, following his WWE debut at Elimination Chamber.
A pitch has been made for a WWE star to become the official general manager after they have reportedly done an "off-the-charts job" in their current role.
Cody Rhodes discussed backstage politics in WWE during a March 4, 2026 appearance on the What Do You Wanna Talk About? podcast, explaining that while politics exist in wrestling, today's environment is different from the past. Rhodes said he views being political as navigating a competitive industry rather than manipulating or backstabbing others, noting that many current WWE talent are straightforward in expressing their creative opinions. He believes the current WWE locker room operates more through direct communication rather than the quiet manipulation the industry was once known for.
Cody Rhodes stated on the "What Do You Wanna Talk About?" podcast that WWE needs more wrestlers with the massive, old-school bodybuilder physiques that defined earlier eras of the company. Rhodes expressed frustration with the modern "athletic build" description of current WWE talent, saying he wants "one full-blooded bodybuilder" back in the mix and misses wrestlers who would stand out based purely on their size. GUNTHER responded by noting that WWE's current wellness policy makes achieving those exaggerated physiques much more difficult than in past eras.