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Talla Tonga's absence from WWE television following WrestleMania 42 sparked speculation that he had been released, but Bryan Alvarez of Wrestling Observer reported that Tonga is actually sidelined due to an undisclosed injury. According to Alvarez, Tonga has not been released and is expected to return once he is medically cleared to compete again.
WWE RAW in Laredo, Texas faced significant air conditioning problems during the April 27 episode at Sames Auto Arena after the building lost power around 2 a.m. that morning. According to District 5 Council Member Ruben Gutierrez, the arena couldn't cool down properly before showtime, and the situation worsened when over 8,000 fans entered the building along with WWE's pyrotechnics and equipment heating up the venue. Despite the uncomfortable heat conditions that left fans complaining and WWE Superstars visibly sweating during matches, officials confirmed there were no medical emergencies or injuries reported during the show.
Stephen A. Smith said during an April 28, 2026 appearance on ImPAULsive that if he ever joined WWE, he would target Paul Heyman and challenge his status as the top promo in the company. Smith stated that Heyman "confessed that his status at number one would be in jeopardy" if Smith arrived on the scene, and while Smith isn't ready to get physically involved like Pat McAfee, he sees himself going "toe-to-toe with Heyman on the mic" if WWE finds a role that doesn't put him in harm's way.
Lizzy Rain revealed that her WWE NXT debut happened much faster than expected, with the entire process coming together in just one week. Rain explained she received a text during WrestleMania weekend about filming a vignette for NXT, and only discovered she would be wrestling when she read the script, giving her just one week's notice before defeating Nikkita Lyons on the April 28 episode.
EVIL made his surprise WWE debut on the April 28 episode of NXT, confronting NXT Champion Tony D'Angelo in a lights-out segment connected to an ongoing mystery box storyline. According to a report from Cory Hays of BodySlam.net, EVIL specifically requested to begin his WWE run in NXT rather than being assigned there by the company.
WWE star Lizzy Rain has revealed that her finishing move, called Thunderstruck, was inspired by former NXT star Meiko Satomura.
WWE has filed a trademark with the United States Patent & Trademark Office for the ring name 'Nox Raijin.'
Lizzy Rain defeated Nikkita Lyons in her first televised NXT match. Following the victory, Rain revealed she thought she would never make it to WWE.
WWE NXT star Lizzy Rain has discussed her relationship with her late uncle Clive Burr, who was a drummer for Iron Maiden. Rain recently made her WWE NXT debut.
WWE Raw experienced heat issues at Sames Auto Arena in Laredo, Texas that prompted complaints from fans in attendance. A venue power cut was identified as a contributing factor to the heating problems during the recent episode.
Shane McMahon posted an Instagram photo from Madison Square Garden showing him and his son pointing at Vince McMahon's Walk of Fame plaque ahead of the Knicks' April 28, 2026 playoff game against the Atlanta Hawks. The Knicks won the game 126-97, matching Shane's "Knicks in 6" prediction and taking a 3-2 series lead. The post drew attention from wrestling fans, with many commenting about WWE and the McMahon family's connection to the arena.
Lizzy Rain defeated Nikkita Lyons in her NXT in-ring debut on the April 28 episode and spoke emotionally about her journey to WWE in a post-match backstage interview. Rain revealed she had been out for a full year with a knee injury during her independent wrestling career, describing it as filled with "heartbreak" and "torment," but said she never wavered from her goal of reaching WWE. She also mentioned that her family stayed up until 2am to watch her debut match and gave a shout out to her uncle Clive Burr for inspiring her over the years.