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A released WWE star has described having a "tough" year and is set to return to the ring next month for a match against an AEW star. The wrestler opened up about their difficult period ahead of their upcoming return match.
An independent wrestling star who had major previous interest from WWE has now reportedly signed with the company. The wrestler's identity and specific details about the signing have not been disclosed.
Former NXT Champion Oba Femi was reportedly among recent NXT call-ups who received praise for their work in the Royal Rumble. Femi was specifically singled out for commendation following his performance in the event.
According to Dave Meltzer's Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Ricochet has reportedly infuriated many WWE personnel following his recent social media posts and interviews where he accused WWE of ruining his momentum and his love for professional wrestling. Ricochet posted on Twitter that "WWE kills legacies and love of the sport" and stated that the company "took my love of pro wrestling away," adding that he would have preferred to quit and return to the indies rather than continue working there. The AEW wrestler, who currently holds the National Championship, also appeared on The Mark Hoke Show where he called his five-year WWE run a "blip" that tarnished his wrestling legacy.
Liv Morgan revealed she was angry throughout her entire recovery from a serious right shoulder injury suffered in June 2025, saying the injury happened when she had "multiple things going on" and was enjoying her work. Morgan, who returned at Survivor Series: WarGames and won the 2026 Women's Royal Rumble, said she came back with "a chip on my shoulder" and now believes the injury happened so she could win the Royal Rumble and headline WrestleMania 42. She is set to appear on SmackDown this week to address WWE Women's Champion Jade Cargill but hasn't confirmed whether she'll face Cargill or WWE Women's World Champion Stephanie Vaquer at WrestleMania 42.
According to Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Live, Ava chose not to renew her WWE contract after the company failed to offer her a meaningful raise, with her decision mirroring a trend of NXT stars leaving due to stagnant pay. This contradicts earlier reports from Dave Meltzer stating that Ava simply didn't want to wrestle anymore and that no one in WWE pressured her to leave. Ava, who was WWE's youngest-ever General Manager at 24, has been replaced by Robert Stone and her profile moved to WWE's alumni section.
According to Fightful Select, multiple sources within the British wrestling scene believe that UK indie star Rayne Leverkusen has been picked up by WWE, though no deal has been officially confirmed. Leverkusen has been wrapping up commitments in the UK by dropping the Hustle Wrestling title at a February 5 event and vacating the PROGRESS Women's Championship in January. She previously participated in two WWE tryouts last year, including the SummerSlam camp where she was named MVP.
A WWE star has stated that their current character iteration in the company is the best version of them "so far."
A WWE Raw star has stated that WWE will always be her priority while addressing questions about her potential Hollywood future. The wrestler is taking a break in 2025 to film a role in an upcoming movie.
WWE NXT's viewership declined on the February 3, 2026 episode despite featuring three title matches. The show's ratings dropped even with the multiple championship contests on the card.
AEW's Jim Ross has expressed that he isn't a fan of WWE having two world championships. Ross acknowledged that WWE likely has a good reason for organizing itself with two world titles.
A top WWE star has recalled her reaction after suffering a shoulder injury during a match on WWE Raw in June 2025. The wrestler stated that she "felt like career was taken" from her following the injury.