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WWE SmackDown's viewership declined during its first week on Syfy due to competition from the Winter Olympics. The February 13, 2026 episode saw decreased ratings following the show's move to the Syfy network.
Vince Russo criticized both Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch during his Russo Brand podcast while reviewing the February 16 episode of WWE RAW. Russo called Rollins a "whiny b*tch" and argued that Lynch is failing as a heel because she tries too hard to be funny instead of generating heat. This continues Russo's ongoing feud with Rollins, which began after Rollins called Russo an "idiot" during a December 2025 podcast appearance.
Eva Marie revealed that she asked Vince McMahon to return to NXT from the main roster because she lacked time to properly learn wrestling fundamentals while juggling WWE's travel schedule and filming Total Divas. McMahon granted her request but warned her there was "no guarantee of you coming back" to the main roster, making Eva aware that the move could potentially end her WWE career.
United States Champion Carmelo Hayes has recalled a SmackDown star helping him through "low" periods of his WWE career.
Eva Marie admitted that fans were correct when they chanted "You Can't Wrestle" during her WWE run, acknowledging on Chris Van Vliet's podcast that she was still learning while performing on television. She revealed that she asked Vince McMahon to return to NXT so she could improve her wrestling skills and gain confidence, which helped her earn respect from her peers. Eva Marie said that WWE veterans taught her that getting strong negative reactions was actually valuable heat that heel characters strive for in wrestling.
Eva Marie confirmed that the tension in the WWE women's locker room during her Total Divas era was real, not manufactured for television drama. Speaking on Chris Van Vliet's podcast, she acknowledged that other women in the division were upset because she and JoJo entered the main roster without extensive wrestling experience while others had been working for years to get their opportunity. Eva Marie explained that the competitive atmosphere was intensified by the limited opportunities for women at the time, with only two-minute matches and one storyline available for the entire women's division.
A WWE star has expressed confidence that his NXT graduate class will "change the game" for the company in the modern era. The wrestler compared his class to previous groups of NXT talent that have made significant impacts in WWE.
Eva Marie revealed that her viral 2016 wardrobe malfunction segment with Becky Lynch was carefully planned by WWE, not an accident as it appeared. She explained that she was securely taped underneath and the top was designed to clip off and fall forward, with cameramen rehearsing the segment beforehand to avoid any real wardrobe issues on live television. The segment was part of a storyline where Eva Marie's heel character would find creative excuses to avoid wrestling matches, generating significant crowd heat and tens of millions of views online.
WWE's Xavier Woods said he believes his former New Day stablemate Big E "would've had a fantastic time" with their current heel run. Woods made the comments about Big E in relation to The New Day's current heel turn.
WWE 2K26 will feature an unlockable independent wrestling version of CM Punk among multiple eras of the wrestler. This indie version will include AFI's "Miseria Cantare" as his entrance music.
Paul Walter Hauser has officially confirmed he is attached to portray WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley in a limited series project. Speaking to The Stunner on February 18, 2026, Hauser stated the project is moving forward as a limited series rather than a traditional biopic film, though it has not yet gone to market and no network or streaming platform has been announced.
Royce Keys appeared on "What's Your Story?" with Stephanie McMahon on February 19, 2026, where he revealed his long-term plans to stay with WWE until he decides to retire from in-ring competition. Keys stated that while his Royal Rumble debut exceeded his expectations and was a dream come true, he views it only as an introduction and has written out goals for his WWE career. He expressed interest in potentially helping the company in a backstage capacity when his wrestling days are finished.