
AJ Styles Reportedly Appears At WWE Performance Center
AJ Styles reportedly appeared at the WWE Performance Center on Wednesday. WWE Raw will feature a tribute to AJ Styles next Monday.
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AJ Styles reportedly appeared at the WWE Performance Center on Wednesday. WWE Raw will feature a tribute to AJ Styles next Monday.

Triple H publicly addressed the passing of longtime WWE director Kerwin Silfies, who died at age 75 on February 18. WWE's Chief Content Officer honored Silfies' 35+ year tenure with the company, noting that he directed countless episodes of Raw and SmackDown, premium live events, and WrestleMania since joining in the mid-1980s. Triple H praised Silfies' professional impact and personal influence on hundreds of employees and millions of fans, sharing behind-the-scenes photos of the director at work.

John Cena criticized WWE talent for "going into business for yourself" at live events, stating that performers use untelevised shows to stray from creative plans and chase personal moments rather than following the show's narrative. Speaking on the No Contest Wrestling podcast, Cena argued that while several top names have pushed for more house shows, the real issue is discipline rather than scheduling, as he believes wrestlers often prioritize their own enjoyment over serving the bigger storytelling picture.

AJ Styles was spotted at the WWE Performance Center on February 18, 2026, ahead of his advertised February 23 RAW appearance in Atlanta that is being promoted as a celebration of his Hall of Fame-worthy career. Styles was "retired" in storyline by GUNTHER at the 2026 Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia, and SmackDown talent is reportedly being flown in specifically for his RAW segment.

WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray stated that a recent segment on WWE Raw had Vince McMahon written all over it. Ray believes McMahon's influence was evident in the particular Raw angle he referenced.

A WWE star has defended celebrities wrestling for the company and delivered a message to younger talents who may be frustrated by celebrity involvement in wrestling.

CM Punk discussed his upcoming WrestleMania 42 main event against Roman Reigns, stating "It's Going To Be Something Different." Punk opened up about his approach to the match and addressed whether his mindset changes going into the bout.

Seth Rollins shared his picks for a WWE Mount Rushmore during an appearance on Club Shay Shay, distinguishing between the biggest company names versus in-ring greatness. For biggest names, he selected Hulk Hogan, Bruno Sammartino, Steve Austin and The Rock, while for in-ring ability he highlighted Shawn Michaels and Eddie Guerrero as his top two, with additional mentions of Bryan Danielson, AJ Styles, Bret Hart, Ric Flair, and others as worthy of consideration.

WWE star Seth Rollins has discussed his potential Mount Rushmore of all-time great in-ring WWE stars. Rollins shared his thoughts on which wrestlers he considers among the greatest in-ring performers in WWE history.

Rey Mysterio appeared on Cody Rhodes' podcast and hinted that a future backstage role with AAA could interest him when the time is right, stating "I think it might be fun to help with the acquisition with AAA and be involved as much as I can with that." The WWE Hall of Famer said he would like to work on the production side and help AAA grow, noting that AAA was his first home where everything started. Mysterio clarified that retirement isn't imminent as he's still enjoying competing in WWE, but he's considering options for life after the ring.

Former WWE director Kerwin Silfies has passed away at age 75. Silfies was known for directing several of the early WrestleMania events, and AEW's Taz paid tribute following news of his death.

Seth Rollins explained why he chose not to press charges against the fan who tackled him during a November 2021 WWE Raw segment at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Speaking on Club Shay Shay, Rollins said he learned the attacker, Elisah Spencer, had been catfished by someone pretending to be him and "wasn't all there," leading Rollins to request that the judicial system get the man help instead of pursuing jail time or fines.