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WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Hart stated that he wouldn't be in the WWE Hall of Fame without every single person he ever managed. The legendary manager said he would be nothing in professional wrestling without all the wrestlers he worked with throughout his career.
Indi Hartwell stated that WWE's micromanaged approach, particularly in NXT, caused her creativity to "go away" and that she is still working to find her creative spark since joining TNA. Hartwell explained that while she had heard about TNA's creative freedom for talent, adjusting to that system has taken time after years in WWE's controlled environment. She noted that her one year in TNA represents only 10% of her decade-long wrestling career and emphasized there is still more growth and learning ahead.
WWE SmackDown on June 5, 2026 will feature fallout from the Clash in Italy Premium Live Event, including an appearance by Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes who successfully retained his title against Gunther under controversial circumstances. The show will also include Queen of the Ring and King of the Ring first-round Fatal Four-Way matches, with Jade Cargill, Sol Ruca, Lyra Valkyria, and Charlotte Flair competing in the women's tournament, while Jey Uso, LA Knight, Royce Keys, and Finn Bálor will battle in the men's tournament.
Former WWE star Sidney Akeem revealed he is in the middle of getting a deal done with AEW and Ring of Honor, but remains open to a potential WWE return in the future. Akeem stated he has "no hard feelings" toward WWE and maintains "a great relationship with everyone" there, explaining that he understands the wrestling business and how talent can leave, rebuild elsewhere, and return stronger. WWE decided not to renew Akeem's contract in early 2024, and he has been working to prove himself on the independent scene for almost three years, including matches for ROH under both the Sidney Akeem and Soleil names.
Indi Hartwell revealed she is still adjusting to TNA Wrestling's creative freedoms after moving from WWE. She described WWE as being "micromanaged" in comparison to her current experience in TNA.
WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion Sol Ruca has expressed her desire to improve her grappling game. Former WWE star Shayna Baszler and Raw star Nattie have both extended invitations to help her improve.
WWE NXT drew 556,000 viewers on The CW Network for its June 2, 2026 episode, representing an increase of 12,000 viewers from the previous week's 544,000. The episode also saw an improvement in the key P18-49 demographic, rising from a 0.05 rating to 0.07 compared to the May 26, 2026 show.
Dreamwave Wrestling announced that four WWE ID talents - Veronica Haven (Fallyn Grey), Sloane Jacobs (The Notorious Mimi), Anya Rune (Airica Demia), and WWE ID Women's Champion Laynie Luck - will not appear at their All Star Weekend events on June 19-20 due to a WWE contractual obligation. Additionally, Aminah Belmont was removed from the card due to injury, with Dreamwave stating that previously announced matches will be updated soon.
WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg discussed the most challenging aspects of his transition from professional football to wrestling. He spoke about what he considered his biggest obstacle during that career change.
Booker T discussed Brock Lesnar's victory over Oba Femi at Clash in Italy during his Hall of Fame podcast, stating he wasn't upset about the outcome because Lesnar "is still viable to anybody's wrestling company in a huge way." Booker T believes WWE needs to provide a definitive ending to the Lesnar-Femi story, suggesting SummerSlam could be the right venue for a third match where Lesnar could put Femi over in his hometown. He emphasized that while he thought Femi could have had a year-long undefeated run, the loss to Lesnar is acceptable given Lesnar's star power, and Femi can still bounce back to become a major player.
Booker T stated on his Hall of Fame podcast that AEW competition could push WWE to step up in the ring, comparing the current situation to how WCW's rise forced WWE to become sharper during the Monday Night War. The WWE Hall of Famer explained that WCW made WWE "a whole lot better" because stars like The Undertaker, Steve Austin, The Rock and Kane had to come together under pressure and deliver something special every Monday night. Booker T emphasized that AEW is giving fans a different in-ring product on pay-per-views, and believes the competition between the companies will play out inside the ring rather than online, stating "you do always run faster when someone's chasing you."
Paige Collett expressed her desire to meet WWE legend John Cena so she can share her personal story, stating "I feel like he would actually listen to my story and appreciate the hustle" during an appearance on the Hitting The Turnbuckle Podcast. Collett opened up about her seven-year battle with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), which was triggered by a wrestling injury that tore ligaments in both feet, leaving her wheelchair-bound before she taught herself to walk again. She went through 15 different doctors and four surgeries before receiving a proper diagnosis for what she describes as "the most painful pain known to mankind."