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Former WWE star Aleister Black has revealed that WWE Hall of Famer Yokozuna inspired him to become a professional wrestler. Black's first professional wrestling memory involved Yokozuna, despite the significant differences between the two wrestlers.
Former WWE star Raj Dhesi (Jinder Mahal) has named Bron Breakker and Kurt Angle among the best athletes he has competed against in the ring. Dhesi described Breakker as a "very disciplined, very motivated young man."
Joe Hendry discussed what inspired him to become a professional wrestler and named a WWE Hall of Famer as his biggest wrestling inspiration. The WWE star cited one of the company's biggest-ever stars during the discussion.
Mark Jindrak addressed recent complaints from WWE wrestlers about fan incidents during WrestleMania weekend, stating he doesn't think the situation was a big deal and that wrestlers should be grateful for the attention. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Jindrak argued that intense fan reactions are a sign that wrestlers are connecting with their audience and creating emotion, saying there are many wrestlers who wish they received that level of attention from fans. He also commented on specific incidents involving CM Punk and Randy Orton, suggesting that wrestlers should be able to handle such situations as professionals.
Donald Trump posted "We all miss the Huckster!" on Truth Social along with a photo of Hulk Hogan, apparently confusing the wrestling legend with "The Huckster," a parody character WWE created to mock Hogan during the 1990s Monday Night Wars. The Huckster was part of WWE's "Billionaire Ted" skits that parodied WCW and Ted Turner while Hogan was competing for the rival promotion.
WWE has announced two major segments for the May 25 RAW, including a contract signing between Roman Reigns and Jacob Femi for their Tribal Rules match at Clash in Italy. The show will also feature an appearance by Oba Femi following Brock Lesnar's return last week, where Lesnar interrupted Femi's open challenge and attacked him with four F5s before having a signed contract for Clash in Italy delivered to Adam Pearce.
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event XLIV is drawing strong ticket sales ahead of tonight's show in Fort Wayne, Indiana at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, with the cheapest available ticket currently priced at $66.80. The event is pacing significantly ahead of WWE's last show at the same venue, a house show in April 2024 that drew 5,638 fans. Tonight's card features Penta defending the Intercontinental Championship against Ethan Page and Logan Paul & Austin Theory defending the World Tag Team Titles against The Street Profits, among other matches.
BetOnline.ag has released final betting odds for WWE Saturday Night's Main Event taking place tonight at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Logan Paul and Austin Theory are heavily favored at -1000 to retain their World Tag Team Championship against The Street Profits (+550), while Penta is favored at -250 to retain the Intercontinental Championship against Ethan Page (+170). The six-woman tag team match between Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss versus Jade Cargill, Michin & B-Fab is listed as even with both teams at -120.
WWE Raw star Nattie praised former WWE wrestler Tehuti Miles, formerly known as Ashante 'Thee' Adonis who now performs in AEW, saying she cannot wait for him to get his breakout moment. Nattie discussed training with Miles at the Dungeon and showered praise on the wrestler.
CM Punk's absence from WWE television is reportedly due to a "schedule change" as he awaits new creative direction from the company. According to sources cited by False Finish, Punk's schedule and creative plans were shifted after WWE moved Gunther to SmackDown and brought Jacob Fatu to RAW for a feud with Roman Reigns. Punk last appeared on WWE television after the April 20 episode of RAW and is still expected to return in time for SummerSlam season.
Mika Rotunda posted an emotional tribute to her late brother Bray Wyatt on Instagram for his birthday on May 23, marking the third birthday since his passing in August 2023. In her post, she shared personal memories from his final birthday celebration in 2023, including how he saved her a slice of cookie cake during her pregnancy and later visited her in the hospital with his four children and another cookie cake after she gave birth. Mika concluded her tribute by encouraging others to "eat the cake" and enjoy life while it's here, expressing that she will always love and grieve her brother.
WWE Raw star Ethan Page is described as "extremely respectful & detail-oriented behind the scenes" ahead of his WWE Intercontinental Championship match. The recent NXT call-up is challenging for the Intercontinental Championship.