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WWE star Bayley has reflected on the importance of the recently launched Lodestone and its first-ever seminar. She revealed the real reason behind her involvement in this non-WWE project.
WWE has confirmed the official theme for WWE Royal Rumble: Riyadh ahead of this weekend's Premium Live Event. The theme announcement comes as the company prepares for the upcoming Royal Rumble event.
Former WWE star Shane McMahon has congratulated his wife after her recent movie received multiple Academy Award nominations. The film scored several Oscar nominations, prompting McMahon to publicly express his congratulations to his family member.
Saraya is officially available for WWE's Royal Rumble weekend after her previously scheduled appearance at Nashville's Celebrity Comic Con was moved from January 31-February 1 to February 7-8. The former AEW star recently posted Instagram footage showing herself training in the ring with indie talent Vipress, working on collar-and-elbow tie-ups, headlocks, and transitions. WWE has not confirmed whether Saraya will be in the Rumble match, nor has she teased any appearance.
CJ Perry requested a snow selfie from Miro while he was in Toronto, and he responded by filming a video of himself in the snow outside his hotel. In the video, Miro joked that he "likes to please his wife other than in the bedroom" while fulfilling her request for the snow content.
Former WWE ring announcer Samantha Irvin responded to fans on social media who suggested she should return to WWE, stating "I'm not going back to WWE" and "we're not coming back." Irvin confirmed she plans to return to wrestling as a manager rather than an announcer, and indicated she has a non-compete clause with WWE that runs through October 2026.
A big update has emerged regarding an international star who has been reported as potentially joining WWE in the near future. No additional details about the star's identity or the nature of the update were provided.
WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry reacted on social media to the Denver Broncos' 10-7 loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game on January 25, 2026. Henry supported Denver due to several Texas Longhorns players on the roster and expressed his disappointment with the outcome in a Twitter video, while also mentioning he had a good day gaming Fortnite and looking forward to a WWE 2K event at WWE headquarters on February 18th.
Trick Williams appeared on Busted Open Radio to discuss his encounter with Randy Orton, stating he slapped Orton's microphone and declaring "I ain't here to make friends" or "be cute." Williams said he's pursuing the world championship and needed to show he can "stand toe-to-toe against the best," while emphasizing he respects but doesn't fear any opponent, including the 14-time world champion Orton.
Trick Williams explained in a Busted Open Radio interview that his journey through NXT and TNA was "very necessary" before joining WWE's main roster, saying he now feels grateful for the timing despite previously thinking he was ready a year ago. Williams described how TNA gave him creative freedom while NXT provided pressure and structure under Shawn Michaels, with both experiences preparing him for his current role on SmackDown. The former NXT standout stated he hasn't competed in the Royal Rumble or WrestleMania yet but feels ready for his main roster career after everything he's been through.
Jim Ross stated he opposes the formation of a wrestler union during his Grilling JR podcast, responding to renewed discussions about wrestler pay following Mark Mero's viral post about his 2019 WWE royalty check. Ross acknowledged that some aspects of the current system make it seem like WWE prioritizes protecting itself over talent, but he maintained his opposition to unionizing due to what he described as the complexity and unpredictable nature of the wrestling business.
Jim Ross revealed that Steve Austin made millions from WWE merchandise by taking complete creative control of his branding, particularly designing his own "Austin 3:16" products rather than accepting the company's suggestions. According to Ross, Austin was more involved with his merchandising than any other talent, spending significant time understanding what his fanbase would buy and closely monitoring his royalty earnings. Ross stated that Austin's hands-on approach to his merchandise and resistance to WWE's original name suggestions paid off financially, making him a "ton of money on his royalties."