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WWE Champion Cody Rhodes has named a match against CM Punk as his dream match. Rhodes expressed uncertainty about whether the match would happen, stating he doesn't know if Punk would want it and questioning if he would even want it himself.
Ric Flair revealed on the Thanalysis Show that he has stopped attending WWE shows because he is unhappy with how his daughter Charlotte Flair is currently being booked. While Flair acknowledged that WWE is focusing on developing younger talent through NXT and understands their reasoning, he confirmed that his dissatisfaction with Charlotte's usage has changed his behavior entirely, though he indicated he would still attend WrestleMania.
Eric Bischoff defended Bully Ray against backlash over Ray's comments about released WWE NXT and LFG talent, calling critics "mentally and emotionally stunted" during an episode of 83 Weeks. Bischoff argued that Bully Ray's remarks about wrestlers needing to work harder and take opportunities more seriously were taken out of context, explaining they likely came from Ray's coaching perspective where direct feedback is expected. The controversy has expanded into a broader debate about accountability and criticism in professional wrestling.
Eric Bischoff believes the Wyatt Sicks storyline failed not due to the talent involved, but because the concept attempted to recreate something fans strongly connected to Bray Wyatt. Speaking on the 83 Weeks podcast about WWE releases tied to the faction, Bischoff said trying to recreate a concept so closely tied to one performer is risky and that the presentation felt like "been there" and "less than" the original. He stated the challenge was about trying to capture lightning in a bottle for a second time rather than any issues with execution or ability.
Following his release from WWE, Dexter Lumis has reunited with Indi Hartwell. Lumis also revealed a new look during the reunion.
Nick LoPiccolo responded to backlash over his recent AEW comments by posting a sarcastic message about YouTube securing streaming rights to the Academy Awards starting in 2029. LoPiccolo's post mocked AEW fans and referenced Tony Khan's promotion of Sports Illustrated awards, stating "aew fans love awards" and "finally, an awards show with distribution."
Giovanni Vinci credits former WWE star Alex Wright for his WWE success. Vinci discussed how he began his wrestling career training under Wright.
Kevin Nash criticized TKO's treatment of WWE legends, stating that the company doesn't show proper appreciation for stars like Steve Austin and The Undertaker who helped build WWE's success. Nash said that while these wrestlers had strong relationships with Vince McMahon during his era, TKO leadership doesn't value legends the same way, describing WrestleMania 42 weekend as feeling "soulless." Despite acknowledging WWE's continued financial success under TKO, Nash believes the company lacks appreciation for the talent who made it successful.
WWE NXT drew 541,000 viewers with a 0.07 rating in the P18-49 demographic on The CW Network for its April 28, 2026 episode, representing a decrease of 43,000 viewers and 0.02 in the demo compared to the April 14, 2026 episode. Year-over-year, this reflects a 19.7% decline in viewership and 53.3% drop in the demo rating compared to April 29, 2025, which drew 674,000 viewers and a 0.15 demo rating.
The Rock was pulled over by police on Thursday shortly after attending Stanley Tucci's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, with law enforcement sources telling TMZ the stop was related to tinted windows. The actor remained cooperative during the traffic stop and was dressed in a crisp shirt and cream trousers, with witnesses noting he handled the situation without visible frustration.
Nashville officials have confirmed they are actively working with WWE on bringing WrestleMania to the city, with the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp stating "We are working on a future date with them." The discussions align with expectations that Nashville could host WrestleMania at the new Nissan Stadium, which is scheduled to open in 2027, and build on a previous verbal commitment from WWE mentioned by city officials in November 2021.
WWE's AI-style video featuring Zaria that aired on the April 28 episode of NXT was hit with a community note on social media warning viewers that the footage was created using artificial intelligence and should be clearly labeled. The community note, which appeared under WWE's social media post, stated "This video was created with AI and needs to be appropriately labeled as such" and became a major talking point among fans who criticized the decision to use AI-generated content. WWE leadership recently confirmed during an internal town hall that artificial intelligence is already being used behind the scenes for tracking fan reactions, analyzing audience engagement, and helping guide creative and touring decisions.