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Triple H praised his wife Stephanie McMahon's contributions to WWE ahead of her Hall of Fame induction on Friday, April 17. He stated that her induction is "not only deserving, it's impossible to not to have you in there."
Becky Lynch has responded to WWE fans who have been calling her "Becky Hogan" and using similar comparisons for other wrestlers. Lynch attributed the criticism to fans who "don't understand how creative happens" in WWE.
Becky Lynch has stated her belief that the WWE main event scene has been dominated by "two, maybe three, four dudes constantly" over the past few years. She believes that women need to be positioned in the main event scene more often.
Becky Lynch has stated that she "could be" leaving WWE after her current contract with the company comes to an end. Lynch commented that "you never want to outstay your welcome" when discussing her potential departure from the company.
WWE President Nick Khan confirmed at the SBJ CAA World Congress of Sports in Los Angeles that WrestleMania 43 will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2027, marking the first time the event will be held outside the United States or Canada. Khan cited WWE's ongoing partnership with Saudi Arabia as a major factor behind the decision and indicated this isn't a one-off move. He also addressed criticism of the decision by referring to critics as a "vocal minority" and stated that WWE makes decisions based on measurable performance including ratings, revenue, and overall relevance.
NXT Men's North American Champion Myles Borne revealed that fans have been comparing him to Randy Orton since childhood, with people regularly stopping him and his mother in public to ask if he was related to the WWE legend. Borne said the comparisons began long before he joined WWE, recalling incidents like being approached by fans at a Texas Roadhouse before his WWE tryout, and considers the comparisons a compliment since Orton inspired his wrestling career.
Wendy Choo won the WWE EVOLVE Women's Championship in an eliminator gauntlet match, defeating competitors including Karmen Petrovic, Tyra Mae Steele, Kali Armstrong, PJ Vasa, and Nikkita Lyons. The match came down to Choo and Lyons, with Choo entering as the fourth competitor and ultimately securing the victory. The championship was previously held by Kendal Grey for 150 days before being vacated when Grey received her call-up to WWE NXT.
Wendy Choo has been crowned the new WWE Evolve Women's Champion during tonight's episode of Evolve on Tubi.
Former WWE LFG star BJ Ray has accused CM Punk of contacting management after Ray tweeted a joke about Punk's 0-2 UFC record early in his career. Ray made the accusation on social media in response to Punk's recent appearance on Complex's GOAT Talk where he called himself the greatest heel of all time, claiming that someone from management contacted him upset about the UFC tweet and strongly implying Punk was responsible.
CM Punk said that ego drives both him and Roman Reigns, describing Reigns as moving "like he's Genghis Khan" with a mentality where "he has to see everybody else lose." Punk also stated that jealousy and envy exist in Reigns, but acknowledged these traits may have helped carry him to his current position in WWE.
CM Punk criticized Roman Reigns' part-time WWE schedule during a sit-down interview with Corey Graves ahead of WrestleMania 42. While Punk acknowledged respecting Reigns as a father who prioritizes family, he argued that being a top WWE star and champion comes with responsibilities that shouldn't be ignored, comparing Reigns unfavorably to Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes who he says balance their commitments better. Punk positioned himself as "the old school pro wrestler" who won't let Reigns act like he calls the shots while working part-time.
WWE's Paul "Triple H" Levesque stated that there is "no backup" for top stars in WWE. He made these comments while discussing bumps on the "Road to WrestleMania."