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WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page is reportedly under discussion for a TV appearance, with his name being mentioned in creative meetings. Page last appeared at the 2025 WWE Hall of Fame and could be returning to WWE programming soon.
Recent rumors suggest CM Punk is set to return to WWE on July 6, with reports indicating he is expected to join SmackDown. However, these rumors have been called into question.
The alleged victim in Ludwig Kaiser's misdemeanor battery case has secured legal counsel, with attorney Darrin Chambers of NeJame Law in Orlando filing a Notice of Appearance on June 11. This development follows a recent court filing confirming that Kaiser's defense team received access to digital evidence from prosecutors on June 1, including materials that may contain geolocation information. Kaiser is scheduled for a pre-trial conference on July 16, with a potential trial period set for August 10-28 if the case is not resolved beforehand.
According to Dave Meltzer's Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE's current plan is for CM Punk to return on Friday Night SmackDown rather than RAW, with the direction being to set up a feud with Cody Rhodes. The move is reportedly being considered because RAW already has a stacked roster of major names, while SmackDown's top tier is being built around Cody Rhodes, Gunther, Rhea Ripley, and soon Punk, Randy Orton, and Drew McIntyre. Punk has been off WWE television since the April 20 episode of RAW, with WrestleVotes previously stating his absence was a well-deserved break after his WrestleMania main event run rather than a lack of creative plans.
WWE released a music video for "Trouble" starring Liv Morgan in the run-up to WrestleMania 42. Morgan has commented on the production, recalling a "pop star boot camp" that took place ahead of the music video shoot.
An update has detailed the status of Randy Orton and Drew McIntyre regarding their WWE status as SummerSlam approaches. Both wrestlers have not been seen in a WWE ring since their respective losses at WrestleMania 42.
WWE legend John Cena has discussed a potential return to the ring and has not ruled out coming out of retirement. However, Cena described such a return as "financial suicide," indicating significant financial considerations would be involved in any decision to wrestle again.
John Cena has responded to the "one more match" chants that occurred at WWE Backlash in May. Cena retired from wrestling in December of last year.
Becky Lynch has commented on the controversy surrounding her husband Seth Rollins' fake injury storyline in WWE. Lynch responded to critics who had criticized the storyline.
Liv Morgan discussed how her WWE skills will transfer to her acting career as she prepares to move from WWE television to movie roles later this year. She addressed the training that WWE performers receive that benefits acting work.
