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Rhea Ripley announced on Instagram that she is dedicating her WWE Women's Championship defense against Jade Cargill at Clash in Italy on May 31 to her late grandmother, who passed away in April 2023. Ripley explained that going to Italy feels personal since it's where her grandparents grew up, making the trip feel like visiting a home she never experienced before.
Ludwig Kaiser's misdemeanor battery case has a pre-trial conference scheduled for July 16 in Orlando, Florida, with a potential trial window from August 10-28 if the case isn't resolved through a plea agreement beforehand. Kaiser, who entered a not guilty plea for charges stemming from an alleged April altercation at his Orlando apartment complex, has been cleared to travel domestically and internationally while the case proceeds. WWE continues to feature Kaiser in storylines, with him scheduled to compete as El Grande Americano in a mask vs. mask match against Chad Gable at AAA Noche de Los Grandes in Mexico this Saturday.
Roxanne Perez has questioned why other WWE stars aren't challenging Liv Morgan for the Women's World Championship, stating "I don't know if people are scared or what the deal is."
WWE Hall of Famer Torrie Wilson revealed on the Duke Loves Rasslin podcast that she didn't realize her first meeting with her future husband Justin was actually a date, initially thinking it was a business meeting arranged by their mutual friend Don Saladino. Wilson said it took her about an hour during their tea meeting to recognize it was romantic in nature, and she was drawn to Justin's respectful, low-key approach rather than trying to impress her. The couple later welcomed a daughter through surrogacy, with Wilson becoming a mother at age 50.
WWE Hall of Famer Torrie Wilson revealed on the Duke Loves Rasslin podcast that she struggled with anorexia in high school and bulimia in college before discovering fitness competitions as a way to move toward healthier habits. Wilson explained that her interest in fitness began when she started following workouts and eating habits from women's fitness magazines, which led to her competing in and eventually winning Miss Galaxy, with the success opening doors that ultimately led her to professional wrestling.
WWE Hall of Famer Torrie Wilson revealed on the Duke Loves Rasslin podcast that she became a mother at 50 through surrogacy with her husband, whom she met later in life. Wilson admitted she had to overcome fears about her age and acknowledged that the first six months of parenting were difficult, but said she's glad she didn't listen to doubts about being "too old" for motherhood. The former WWE star said her daughter was nearly nine months old at the time of the interview and that she wanted to redefine what turning 50 could look like.
Roxanne Perez recalled her reaction to being told she would hit her Pop Rox finisher on John Cena at WWE Survivor Series 2025. The WWE performer shared her thoughts about receiving this news regarding the planned spot with the veteran wrestler.
Seth Rollins says WWE fans still confront him about his betrayal of The Shield from 2014, with people regularly asking him "Why did you betray The Shield?" even 12 years later. In an ESPN interview, Rollins recalled that the moment when he hit Roman Reigns with a steel chair created a "shocked silence" rather than immediate boos, as fans couldn't believe what they were seeing. Rollins admitted he never expected that single moment to "live in infamy" for so long and noted that fans still care deeply about his relationship with Reigns and the lasting impact of that chair shot.
Seth Rollins revealed in an ESPN interview that Roman Reigns' hostile fan reception at the Royal Rumble in Philadelphia helped shape his decision to cash in Money in the Bank during the WrestleMania 31 main event. Rollins said he had been pitching the cash-in idea for months, but felt it became more urgent after seeing fans reject Reigns, believing that winning the title to boos would be damaging for Reigns as WWE's intended cornerstone babyface. Rollins called the cash-in "the most iconic moment of my career" and credited it with establishing him as a singles star beyond his Shield identity.
Seth Rollins revealed in an ESPN interview that WWE producer Bobby Roode came up with the idea for the crutch drop during his surprise SummerSlam cash-in after CM Punk and Gunther's match. Rollins said there was no rehearsal for the moment because they didn't want the surprise to leak out beforehand, and he praised how smoothly everything went despite the lack of practice.
Seth Rollins told ESPN that he prefers being a heel over a babyface in WWE, stating "I'm not very good at being the hero" and can only do it in short spurts unlike John Cena or Rey Mysterio. Rollins explained that he gets bored of himself in the babyface role and believes fans do too, adding "I much prefer being a bad guy—I think it suits me better."
Bully Ray has revealed that there was a specific moment during Oba Femi's promo on this past Monday's WWE Raw that "lost" him and left a bad taste in his mouth. However, the specific details of what that moment was or what Femi said during the promo were not disclosed.