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WWE announcer Michael Cole has commented on Pat McAfee's return to WWE for WrestleMania 42, stating he is "glad" McAfee returned but is "not sure how I feel about the way he returned." Cole also remarked that "Pat's got an ego" regarding McAfee's involvement in the Randy Orton vs Cody Rhodes WrestleMania feud.
The Rock was spotted in Las Vegas during WrestleMania 42 week, but he was there for CinemaCon to promote Disney's upcoming live-action Moana film, not for WWE. During his appearance at Disney's panel, The Rock stated he was heading home that night to celebrate his daughter Tia's eighth birthday on April 17.
Liv Morgan showed off black eyes and bruising from recent attacks by Stephanie Vaquer during her WrestleMania vlog, warning that Vaquer "should have killed me and that was her biggest mistake." Morgan stated she will "come back so much harder than she expects" heading into their WrestleMania 42 title match, framing the physical damage as motivation rather than weakness.
CM Punk has addressed his potential retirement from WWE, stating that while it's on his mind, he's not planning to retire anytime soon. Punk indicated he feels like he's still operating at a very high level in his current WWE run.
Triple H and Nick Hogan unveiled a statue of Hulk Hogan at WWE World in Las Vegas during WrestleMania weekend. The statue features Hogan in a signature pose with an American flag behind him, and Jimmy Hart was also present for the unveiling ceremony. Triple H shared photos of the moment on social media, encouraging fans to visit WWE World to see the statue display throughout the weekend.
WWE has announced multiple matches and segments for the April 17 SmackDown episode, which serves as the final show before WrestleMania 42. The lineup includes Giulia defending the WWE Women's United States Championship against Tiffany Stratton, a Street Fight between The Wyatt Sicks and MFTs, and the return of the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Additionally, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will speak to address Pat McAfee and Randy Orton, while Jacob Fatu will respond to Drew McIntyre.
WWE's Ricky Saints praised Oba Femi and stated he isn't surprised by Femi's fast rise, saying "He has every tool." Saints made the comments when asked about Femi's match against Brock Lesnar at WWE WrestleMania 42.
WWE NXT on April 14, 2026 drew 584,000 viewers on The CW Network with a 0.09 rating in the P18-49 demographic, down from 605,000 viewers the previous week. Compared to the same week in 2025, this represents a year-over-year decline of 11.9% in viewership and 35.7% in the demo rating.
Trish Stratus revealed on Busted Open Radio that she evaluates WWE return opportunities based on creative challenge rather than money, looking for roles that push her as a performer and allow her to do something different. She cited her heel turn during the Becky Lynch feud as an example of seeking challenging storylines instead of predictable babyface returns, and mentioned that working with younger talent like Zoey Stark to help introduce new performers is another major factor in her decision-making process.
Trish Stratus revealed that Vince McMahon initially tried to shut down a dramatic backwards fall from the top of the cage during her match with Becky Lynch because he had never seen it done before and didn't feel it was safe. Stratus said the move was completely removed from the match at one point, leaving her frustrated because she believed it would create a shocking moment for fans, and that Triple H indicated McMahon didn't want her to perform the spot.
An update has emerged on whether Vince McMahon is expected to attend Friday's WWE Hall of Fame ceremony. No additional details about McMahon's potential appearance were provided in the report.
Trick Williams has released a diss track titled "Gingerbread Man" featuring rapper Lil Yachty that targets Sami Zayn ahead of their WrestleMania 42 match. The song includes pointed lyrics aimed at Zayn, referencing his past struggles and mocking his mindset heading into their upcoming bout where Zayn will defend his United States Championship. Williams released the track as part of their rivalry buildup, taking their feud beyond traditional wrestling promos.