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Tatum Paxley Admits She Struggled Early in WWE Because She ‘Didn’t Have a Purpose’

Tatum Paxley revealed on Going Ringside that she struggled early in her WWE career because she "didn't have a purpose" and was "just kind of here doing things," despite having the physical tools from her cheerleading and powerlifting background. She explained that while she could handle the athletic demands like running ropes and taking bumps, her progress felt slow until she shifted her focus from purely physical performance to developing her personality and storytelling abilities. Paxley said she began concentrating on how to connect emotionally with fans and get her personality across, which has helped her carve out a unique identity in WWE NXT.

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Tatum Paxley Says Retail Job Was ‘Killing Me’ Before Alexa Bliss Inspired Her WWE Career

Tatum Paxley revealed on Going Ringside that she was managing a supplement store and competing in powerlifting before discovering professional wrestling through a friend in the sports supplement industry. Paxley, who didn't grow up watching WWE, spent two years studying women's matches on YouTube and credits Alexa Bliss as her primary inspiration for pursuing a wrestling career. She said Bliss's ability to tell stories through facial expressions and emotions made her realize wrestling offered the perfect combination of athletic competition and performance that she was missing from powerlifting and retail work.

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WWE Star Thinks Character Was ‘Stale’ During World Title Run, Teases ‘Heelish’ Changes

A WWE star believes her character became "kind of stale" during her 2025 Women's Championship reign. She is teasing "heelish" changes to her character going forward.

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Big E Says He Has No 'Ill Will' Towards Former WWE Star Ridge Holland After Injury

Big E stated that he holds no "ill will" towards former WWE star Ridge Holland following an injury that occurred four years ago. The WWE star clarified that he was never upset with Holland over the incident that injured him.

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WWE Draft Status Revealed After Two-Year Absence

WWE currently has no Draft planned for 2026, continuing a pattern after the company skipped the event entirely in 2025 despite ESPN's interest in hosting it. Instead of holding a formal Draft, WWE has been quietly reshuffling talent between RAW and SmackDown throughout the year, with NXT call-ups helping refresh both rosters without a televised brand shakeup.

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CM Punk Shares Difference Between Getting On Cover Of WWE 13 & WWE 2K26

CM Punk has compared his experience featuring on the cover of WWE 2K26 with his previous role as cover star for WWE 13. The wrestler shared the differences between these two video game cover appearances separated by over a decade.

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WWE May Add Surprise Names To Elimination Chamber Match Despite Full Lineup Already Announced

WWE has already announced six competitors for the Men's Elimination Chamber match - Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, Je'Von Evans, Trick Williams, Jey Uso, and LA Knight - with the winner earning a championship opportunity at WrestleMania. Dave Meltzer reported on Wrestling Observer Radio that WWE could still alter the match structure or add more participants, mentioning rumors about potential additions like Jacob Fatu and Sami Zayn, who are not currently in the announced lineup.

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CM Punk Reveals Reason Behind ‘Phil Is The Best’ Shirt on WWE RAW

CM Punk revealed that his decision to alter a "Philly Is The Best City In The World" shirt to read "Phil Is The Best In The World" on the February 2, 2026 WWE RAW was simply to entertain his fellow wrestlers backstage. Speaking to ROCK 95.5, Punk said "It was honestly just to make the boys giggle" and believes the shirt may have prompted Roman Reigns to use his real name during their promo segment that night.

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Tiffany Stratton Confirms Character Change Ahead of WWE Elimination Chamber

Tiffany Stratton confirmed in an interview on No Contest Wrestling that she plans to lean into a more heel-ish character ahead of the Women's Elimination Chamber match, stating she wants to "bring back some spunk" and "add a little spice." Stratton admitted she felt "a little stale" over the past year, particularly after her WWE Women's Championship run, and expressed confusion about crowd reactions when she gives off a heel vibe. She recently returned at the 2026 Women's Royal Rumble and qualified for the upcoming Elimination Chamber match.

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Drew McIntyre Reveals the Only Way to Bring Back ‘Broken Dreams’ Entrance Theme

Drew McIntyre addressed the possibility of bringing back his "Broken Dreams" entrance theme during an appearance on the No Contest Wrestling podcast on February 25, 2026. The Undisputed WWE Champion told fans they would need to "tweet Triple H nonstop and drive him crazy" if they want the theme to return, though he suggested it could happen "for one big event" if there's enough fan demand. McIntyre stated that his current music suits him better but indicated any potential return of "Broken Dreams" would be part of a long-term plan rather than a random switch.

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Ex-WWE Star Kaitlyn Blasts Fans for Bringing Her Leaked Private Photos to Signings

Former WWE star Kaitlyn revealed on her YouTube channel that private photos of her were leaked online a few years ago without her consent, either by someone she knew or through an iCloud hack. She disclosed that fans have brought printed copies of these leaked images to autograph signings for her to sign, which she described as triggering and embarrassing since she never consented to the images being shared publicly.

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Top WWE Star Responds To Critics Of Elimination Chamber 2026 Match Decision

A top WWE star has addressed criticism regarding his decision to compete in a major championship match at Elimination Chamber 2026. The wrestler responded to critics who questioned his choice to participate in the upcoming match.

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