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Janel Grant filed a police report regarding what she described as intimidation tactics related to her sex trafficking lawsuit against WWE and Vince McMahon. Grant stated she had to take this action after noticing these alleged intimidation tactics.
Brian "Road Dogg" James recently stepped away from WWE's creative team after being unhappy with feedback from his annual performance review, according to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. The departure coincided with WWE's creative restructuring, which included Alexandra Williams being promoted to Vice President and Lead Writer for Monday Night Raw. Charlotte Flair defended Williams on social media after criticism emerged online, stating "If y'all think that celebrating a woman's success is somehow putting down the man who came before her, you really need to go outside."
According to reports, WWE is planning to have the most women's matches at a WrestleMania for this year's show. The company is potentially preparing to set a new record for women's matches at the event.
According to a Wrestling Observer Newsletter report, CM Punk "spearheaded" the idea of bringing Danhausen to WWE and was a major voice behind getting the former AEW star signed. WWE has taken a cautious approach with Danhausen's introduction, choosing to feature him backstage on the March 2 Raw episode rather than in front of a live crowd for an extended segment, following his surprise appearance at Elimination Chamber in Chicago where he emerged from a mystery crate.
According to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE is actively working on signing additional wrestlers from Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide to full-time contracts and helping sort out work visas for them to compete regularly in the United States. WWE is reportedly evaluating AAA performers who are appearing in meaningful roles on TV to determine which ones could be offered contracts, following their earlier signing of El Hijo del Vikingo to a direct WWE deal.
WWE NXT's viewership increased slightly this week following its lowest totals of the year the previous week. The show's ratings report covers the March 3, 2026 episode.
David Finlay made his AEW debut on the March 4, 2026 episode of Dynamite, attacking Darby Allin and Orange Cassidy before aligning with Gabe Kidd and Clark Connors to form a new faction called "THE DOGS." According to a Wrestling Observer Newsletter report, WWE had planned for Finlay to lead a second-generation wrestler faction in NXT that would have included Lexis King, Stacks Lorenzo, Arianna Grace, and his younger brother Uriah Connors (Brogan Finlay). The report indicates Finlay was interested in working more frequently in the United States after becoming a father, as American promotions offered a better travel schedule than Japanese companies.
Brian Knobbs has launched another GoFundMe campaign to help cover medical bills related to infections and repeated hospital stays, with the fundraiser raising over $39,000 toward its $50,000 goal. WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley promoted the campaign on his Instagram Story and announced he will auction shirts at his upcoming live shows to help raise additional money for Knobbs. The latest fundraiser has drawn some skepticism from fans online due to Knobbs having launched multiple GoFundMe campaigns over the years.
Brian "Road Dogg" James has left WWE's creative team after being unhappy with his annual performance review, according to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. James resigned from his position as co-lead writer for SmackDown after more than a decade with WWE's creative process since returning to the company in 2014. His departure coincides with several changes to WWE's writing structure, including Alexandra Williams being promoted to Vice President and Lead Writer for Monday Night Raw.
Bianca Belair's lingering finger injury has forced WWE to scrap original plans for her to challenge Jade Cargill for the WWE Women's Championship at WrestleMania 42, according to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Belair was reportedly scheduled to win either the Royal Rumble or Elimination Chamber to earn the title shot, but complications from her broken knuckle suffered at WrestleMania 41 have extended her recovery beyond initial expectations. WWE has pivoted their creative direction, with Rhea Ripley now challenging Cargill after winning the Women's Elimination Chamber match.
Brian 'Road Dogg' James has parted ways with WWE this week, leaving his role in creative. An update has emerged regarding his departure from the company.
An update has emerged regarding Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide stars signing new contracts with WWE and the future of the brand.