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WWE's Rhea Ripley says she misses one of her arch-rivals who has been out of action for over a year due to injury. Ripley stated that WWE is "not the same" without this in-ring rival.
WWE United States Champion Trick Williams has indicated he is unsure about continuing open challenges for the title. Williams' predecessor Carmelo Hayes had previously conducted open challenges during his reign as champion.
Matt Hardy congratulated Ethan Page on his WWE Raw call-up and commented on Page's finisher. Page was recently called up to WWE's main roster.
Brie Bella criticized someone backstage for leaking information about Paige's WWE return before WrestleMania 42, where Paige replaced Nikki Bella and won the Women's Tag Team Titles alongside Brie. Speaking on the Nikki & Brie Show on April 21, 2026, Brie called the person responsible a "stooge" and vowed to find out who leaked the information, stating that surprises should be kept secret and criticizing the culture of breaking wrestling news for clicks.
AEW star Kenny Omega has given his approval to WWE star Jade Cargill after she used his One Winged Angel finisher at WrestleMania 42. Omega provided his seal of approval for Cargill's use of his signature move during the event.
Booker T spoke out about fan behavior during WrestleMania week in Las Vegas, calling it "the toughest time" he's ever had dealing with fan interactions and describing the situation as "toxic." According to Booker T on his Hall of Fame podcast, fans followed him into a bathroom and filmed him, with one fan blocking his path in the hotel lobby while recording him with a camera. He criticized the lack of security at MGM Grand and said fans were "camped out everywhere," making it difficult for wrestlers to move around the hotel with their families.
Roman Reigns stated that he still hates CM Punk but said WWE WrestleMania 42 "will live forever." Reigns took to social media to begrudgingly praise Punk following their match at WrestleMania 42, which has been described as a classic.
Damian Priest has explained why it can sometimes be a "struggle" to work with his tag team partner R-Truth on-screen in WWE.
Brock Lesnar's WWE retirement status remains uncertain following his loss to Oba Femi at WrestleMania 42, despite removing his gloves and boots in the ring in what appeared to be a retirement gesture. According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, people within WWE believe Lesnar is not retiring yet, though he may retire at some point this year. WWE had originally planned a longer feud between Lesnar and Oba Femi that would have extended beyond WrestleMania, but those plans were dropped weeks before the show.
Giovanni Vinci has opened up about his February 2025 WWE release, describing it as "a weird mix of feelings" that included disappointment but also relief after a difficult period leading up to his departure. Speaking to Chris Van Vliet, the former Imperium member said the release felt "freeing" after a roller coaster experience and compared it to the weight being lifted off when school ends for summer vacation. Vinci noted he wasn't surprised by the call since he had been off TV despite WWE's earlier plans to bring him back, and even SmackDown's expansion to three hours didn't create opportunities for him.
Former WWE star Giovanni Vinci has revealed that he has had "good conversations" about his future following his release last year. Vinci addressed the possibility of a potential in-ring return after being away for over a year.
Nikki Bella responded to backlash over her "Original Four Horsewomen" Instagram post by explaining on the Nikki & Brie Show that the caption was meant as a joke based on years of fan discussions online about her, Brie Bella, AJ Lee, and Paige being called the original four. Bella criticized the negative reactions, particularly from male fans, telling them to "get a life" and calling them "insecure men" who target women because they can't confront men.