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Mark Henry has identified "pride" as Jacob Fatu's one problem ahead of a potential WWE World Title Match with Roman Reigns. Henry explained that Fatu's issue stems from not being satisfied until he achieves everything he wants.
Rhea Ripley expressed her disappointment on Twitter following WWE's latest round of releases that affected over 20 stars, stating she was "absolutely gutted" for her friends and calling it the "worst time of the year." The releases came just days after Ripley won the Women's Championship at WrestleMania 42 and included wrestlers who had been working closely with her, such as Kairi Sane, as well as her close friend Zelina Vega and Aleister Black.
The match-used casket from The Undertaker and AJ Styles' WrestleMania 36 Boneyard Match, signed by both wrestlers, sold at auction for $19,050 according to Pro Wrestling Collectibles. The auction was originally scheduled to end at 10:00 PM EST but extended to 10:17 PM due to a late bidding war that kept resetting the clock.
WWE star CM Punk recently discussed his 2011 "pipe bomb" promo in detail, revealing that one of its most famous moments happened by accident.
Jade Cargill missed the April 24, 2026 episode of Friday Night SmackDown because she was in Cincinnati attending her husband Brandon Phillips' Reds Hall of Fame induction. Cargill recently lost the Women's Championship to Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 42 and has stated she's unsure about her next move in WWE, including whether she'll receive a rematch opportunity.
Following Alba Fyre's WWE release, her former "Secret Her-vice" faction partners Chelsea Green and Piper Niven posted tribute messages on social media. Green praised Fyre's talent and referred to her as "KLR," stating "there's so much more to her" and calling this "just the beginning for my girl." Niven also shared an emotional message, calling Fyre "a true pioneer and soon to be remembered as one of the greatest to ever do it."
Luca Crusifino has been released from WWE after his recent run on EVOLVE, with his last match taking place on the April 22 episode. According to Sean Ross Sapp, the backstage reaction to Crusifino's departure has been notably emotional, with multiple talents including people on the main roster expressing that they were "bummed" about his release. Crusifino originally signed with WWE in 2022 after a tryout and had previously been aligned with the D'Angelo Family in NXT before transitioning to work on EVOLVE.
CM Punk has revealed his favorite WWE WrestleMania matches of all time. One of the matches he named took place at WWE WrestleMania 41 in 2025.
NXT star Noam Dar made his in-ring return on April 24, 2026 at a WWE NXT live event in Dade City, Florida, defeating Jackson Drake of the Vanity Project after a 10-month injury absence. Dar had been sidelined since June 2025 and was forced to relinquish the NXT Heritage Cup due to injury, with NXT General Manager Ava confirming his departure at the time. This marked Dar's first match in nearly a year, following a previous injury layoff that kept him out from May 2024 to April 2025.
According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer, Triple H is the primary decision-maker behind WWE's latest wave of releases on April 24, 2026, which saw roughly 25 WWE stars let go including Aleister Black, Bo Dallas, and Kairi Sane. Meltzer reported that corporate executives like Ari Emanuel are not dictating specific talent cuts, and that Triple H holds the final say on roster decisions similar to how Vince McMahon operated in previous years. While there may be financial oversight from the corporate side and input from others like WWE President Nick Khan, the actual personnel decisions ultimately rest with Triple H.
Zelina Vega revealed on her Twitch stream that she didn't like her WWE Women's U.S. Championship run, stating she wanted to do much more with the title but her plans never materialized. Vega, who was recently released from WWE following WrestleMania 42, held the championship for a couple of months after defeating Chelsea Green on April 25, 2025, before losing it to Giulia on June 27, 2025. She expressed disappointment that she wasn't able to defend the title internationally in promotions like STARDOM, Marigold, or AAA in Mexico, as she had hoped to make it a "workhorse title."
WWE aired a video package featuring the Wyatt Sicks during a commercial break on the April 24 episode of SmackDown, despite releasing all members of the faction (Bo Dallas, Erick Rowan, Nikki Cross, Joe Gacy, and Dexter Lumis) earlier that same day. A fan pointed out the timing on Instagram, calling the moment awkward. During the same SmackDown episode, the crowd at Dickies Arena lit up the arena with "fireflies" during a match between Rhea Ripley and Jacy Jayne, referencing Bray Wyatt's legacy.