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WWE's Becky Lynch created and handed out the first-ever "Bexxie Awards" on social media, which appear to parody certain wrestling awards. Lynch won most of the awards herself.
Big E has confirmed his retirement from in-ring wrestling nearly four years after breaking his neck on WWE SmackDown, revealing that his doctor "almost begged" him not to return to the ring even if medically cleared. The former WWE Champion said spine specialist Dr. Juan Uribe and other medical professionals strongly advised against wrestling again because his neck has not formed new bone properly, making any return a serious health gamble. Big E continues working with WWE in a broadcasting role and has found peace with his decision to prioritize long-term health over returning to competition.
The original plans for John Cena's WWE babyface turn have been revealed, with WWE initially having different intentions before deciding to change those plans.
John Cena revealed that Drew McIntyre was originally scheduled to face him at WWE Crown Jewel 2025, but plans changed and he faced AJ Styles instead. During an appearance on No-Contest Wrestling, Cena explained that WWE had to pivot creatively based on availability and fan response, with the company using data points to determine which matchups would create better moments for his retirement tour.
John Cena explained on the No Contest Wrestling podcast why he became invested in tracking WWE's merchandise sales, attendance figures, and business metrics during his career. Cena said he wanted to be "a fan of all of it" rather than just the creative or performance aspects, and viewed tracking numbers as a way to measure relevance and accountability rather than for financial leverage. He revealed he prioritized job security over being the highest-paid performer, telling WWE management he wanted a long-term deal and asking them to "figure out" his pay as long as they wouldn't fire him.
John Cena revealed an easter egg that fans missed in his WWE retirement match last year, where he lost to GUNTHER.
A WWE legend and former Women's Champion has praised a star following a match on this week's episode of NXT. The specific identities of the legend and the star who received praise were not disclosed in the available information.
Seth Rollins confirmed that his personal issues with CM Punk remain unresolved, stating "No, I wouldn't say so" when asked if things were good between them during an appearance on Club Shay Shay with Shannon Sharpe. Rollins explained that while they maintain a working relationship to perform matches, he finds it difficult to separate the current CM Punk from "the CM Punk that was a really rotten friend to me ten years ago," referring to tensions dating back to Punk's 2014 WWE departure. Rollins acknowledged that a reconciliation might be possible after both are retired from wrestling, but said neither has time for that effort currently.
Kevin Nash responded to a fan who circulated a cropped screenshot of his apology regarding comments about Je'Von Evans, with the edited image only showing one line while blacking out the rest of his statement. Nash fired back on social media, stating he won't make the mistake of commenting about "The Young OG" again and noted that he hasn't seen criticism from anyone who has made millions in the wrestling business. The controversy has evolved from Nash's original "Mr. Bojangles" and "more urban" remarks about Evans into a dispute over the edited screenshot and social media framing of his deleted apology.
A current WWE champion has set a new record during their first title reign, holding the championship for over 260 days. The milestone represents a new record for the wrestler in their inaugural run with the title.
Kevin Nash deleted his apology post after facing backlash over comments he made about Je'Von Evans. In the now-deleted statement, Nash apologized for using the term "Mr Bogangles" but also referenced "Uncle Tom," which generated additional criticism from fans who felt it worsened the situation rather than resolving it.
A WWE star has addressed the possibility of facing GUNTHER in a singles match, stating they believe it would be a great match.