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AEW commentator and WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross expressed excitement for the WrestleMania 42 main event between CM Punk and Roman Reigns. Ross also stated that he expected Roman Reigns to win the Royal Rumble.
WWE announcer Corey Graves has taken on a new role as a college professor at Point Park University in Pittsburgh. Graves has commented on this new position at the university.
John Cena explained why he felt it was important to give AJ Styles a proper farewell when they faced each other at WWE Crown Jewel last year. Cena described their Crown Jewel match as his rightful "sendoff" to the retiring AJ Styles.
WWE has implemented a WrestleMania 42 watch-party blackout policy within a 50-mile radius of Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, preventing bars and venues from hosting commercial screenings even if they're willing to pay licensing fees. According to sports business journalist Blake Avignon, ESPN is reportedly unhappy with TKO's restriction policy, with one source characterizing it as a "self-inflicted deterrent" that undercuts the FOMO effect live events depend on. Sources also indicated there's internal chatter at ESPN about WWE's transition into the network's ecosystem not being seamless, describing it as a "DNA mismatch."
According to a report by Sports Business journalist Blake Avignon, sources inside ESPN indicate that WWE's transition into the network's ecosystem hasn't been seamless, with one person describing it as a "DNA mismatch" and stating that WWE leadership has yet to make a unified push to correct the shortcomings. The concerns reportedly extend beyond internal workflow to early WrestleMania 42 ticket movement, which sources view as a sign that the current strategy may not be landing as intended. ESPN and WWE also announced that the first hour of WrestleMania 42 will air live on ESPN's linear channels before shifting to ESPN Unlimited.
An update has emerged on AJ Lee's WWE roster status following her Women's Intercontinental Championship victory at Elimination Chamber. The specific details of her current roster status were not disclosed in the available information.
Jeff Jarrett stated that he doesn't believe WWE is in panic mode over WrestleMania ticket sales. The AEW star suggested that WWE may have a new strategy regarding the event, despite poor ticket sales.
According to a Wrestling Observer Radio report, the social media feud between Rhea Ripley and WWE Women's Champion Jade Cargill is a calculated storyline designed to make fans believe they actually hate each other ahead of their WrestleMania 42 match. While the public exchange is orchestrated as part of the build, the report indicates that the language used mirrors real backstage viewpoints that have circulated among talent, particularly relating to previous discussions involving Cargill. Ripley is scheduled to confront Cargill face-to-face on the March 6 edition of SmackDown for their first in-ring interaction since the social media war began.
Tiffany Stratton lost to Rhea Ripley in the final two of the Women's Elimination Chamber on February 28 in Chicago, with Ripley earning a WrestleMania 42 title shot against Jade Cargill. According to a backstage update from Self Made Pro on March 2, 2026, WWE currently doesn't have a clear plan for Stratton heading into WrestleMania 42, with her direction described as "unclear" despite her strong recent form.
John Cena has reacted to Danhausen's WWE debut after the wrestler made two appearances with the company. The legendary wrestler responded to Danhausen's arrival in WWE.
CM Punk referenced Roman Reigns' late father Sika on WWE RAW, implying he would bury Reigns alongside him at WrestleMania 42. Zilla Fatu, son of the late Umaga and a member of the Anoa'i family, responded during a livestream by threatening to slap CM Punk when he sees him, stating he is no longer a CM Punk fan.
According to a report from Self Made Pro on March 2, 2026, WWE's creative process has become a "jumbled mess" due to internal disagreements that are reportedly hurting the product. The report claims that creative meetings now feature tension and divisions between those who believe the company should cater to hardcore fans and online discourse versus those who push back against capitulating to online fandom desires. Self Made Pro stated that unlike earlier in the current regime when different opinions helped improve the product through collaboration under Triple H's guidance, there is now a lack of unifying vision with disagreements even occurring over basic storyline follow-ups.