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WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels has discussed his real-life heat with The Rock, but downplayed the seriousness of the animosity between them. Michaels dismissed the past tensions, suggesting the conflict was not as significant as previously thought.
Triple H has discussed the complexities of WWE's creative process and acknowledged the challenges involved in the often-criticized creative department. He stated "We Don't Live In An Ideal World" when addressing these creative challenges within WWE.
Finn Balor has praised his former Judgment Day partner Dominik Mysterio ahead of their scheduled match at WWE WrestleMania 42. Balor gave credit to Mysterio despite their past issues since Mysterio's actions against him during their time together in the faction.
Triple H strongly defended Cody Rhodes against "nepo baby" criticism during an appearance on "What Do You Wanna Talk About?", using an expletive to dismiss Rhodes' detractors and stating "You earned this, and then some." Triple H praised Rhodes as "one of the most diligent guys in the locker room" and commended his decision to leave WWE, build his value elsewhere, and return as a bigger star, saying Rhodes did everything "the right way" and made his father proud.
WWE NXT Women's Champion Lola Vice has stated that Kendal Grey will present a significant challenge during her title reign. Vice addressed the threat that Grey poses to her recently won WWE NXT Women's Championship.
WWE Raw's viewership remained steady for the March 30, 2026 edition. The show featured several big-name stars including Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, and CM Punk.
Lola Vice's first NXT Women's Championship defense will be against former champion Jacy Jayne, as confirmed on the April 7 episode of WWE NXT. Vice addressed the upcoming title defense, stating "She had hers" in reference to Jayne's previous championship reign.
CM Punk revealed on the Ross Tucker podcast that he suffered a fractured skull during his wrestling career, which he described as his worst in-ring injury. The injury occurred when his head collided with another wrestler's head and they both hit the mat, with Punk stating he "could have died" from the incident. Punk also discussed other injuries he's sustained over his nearly three-decade career, including tearing both triceps, with one occurring when he was DDT'd and hit the mat.
David Otunga recalled his brief stint as a WWE commentator, which began in 2016 when SmackDown moved to Tuesday nights. Otunga described his commentary career as short-lived by WWE standards.
Triple H has commented on the role that physique plays in today's WWE compared to previous eras in the company's history. He addressed how the importance of physical appearance has evolved in the current wrestling landscape.
Triple H criticized WWE talent who become obsessed with minor issues that don't matter in the long run, saying wrestlers often argue over meaningless creative details that won't be remembered by the next week's show. Speaking on a podcast with Cody Rhodes, he expressed frustration with performers who let small problems consume them mentally and emotionally, causing them to miss bigger opportunities. Triple H compared this mindset to successful NBA players who become bitter because they're not considered among the greatest, emphasizing that wrestlers should appreciate their rare positions rather than creating misery over what they haven't achieved.
AJ Styles retired from in-ring competition but chose to remain with WWE in a talent scouting and development role after exploring other behind-the-scenes options. According to Triple H, Styles tried sitting in on creative and producing meetings but realized those weren't the right fit for him, instead gravitating toward working with younger talent and helping develop wrestlers at the NXT and developmental levels. Triple H explained that Styles expressed interest in "getting to these young kids and spotting talent" and helping nurture their abilities, which led WWE to build his current role around that preference.