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WWE star Oba Femi has explained the meaning behind his ring name, which translates to "God Loves Me." Femi shared this information ahead of WrestleMania 42.
Former WWE star BJ Ray responded to Becky Lynch's recent comments about being heckled by fans, stating on social media "Who tf cares" and that he's "getting sick and tired of wrestlers complaining about getting yelled at." Lynch had previously spoken about negative crowd reactions she received even while working as a babyface, saying some fan behavior crossed a line, while Ray argued that both love and hate are simply part of being a professional wrestler in the spotlight.
WWE and AAA star Santos Escobar announced on social media that he will undergo another surgery due to a triceps injury.
Vince Russo criticized WWE's go-home shows leading into WrestleMania, stating that many recent episodes are not ending with enough heat or intensity to properly build anticipation for matches. Russo explained that he noticed repeated instances during highlight packages where major shows failed to close with the emotional investment and tension that should traditionally push storylines forward before the biggest event of the year.
Vince Russo believes WWE storytelling is becoming too complicated for casual viewers, arguing that insider references and backstage-style language in promos are making things harder to follow for fans who don't follow wrestling news daily. Russo stated that storylines referencing behind-the-scenes business issues may appeal to hardcore audiences but often don't translate into clear payoffs inside the ring, with the "office sh*t" being "paid off online" rather than in matches. He expressed concern that leaning too heavily into insider talk risks pushing away viewers who don't follow wrestling headlines closely.
Vince Russo criticized WWE's current WrestleMania build, stating that the matches aren't giving fans a strong reason to care about who wins. He specifically mentioned CM Punk and Roman Reigns as examples of talent that may not be generating the excitement WrestleMania should have, saying he doesn't care about the outcomes involving these long-running stars. Russo compared today's approach unfavorably to past promotions that focused on creating urgency and emotional investment to convince fans to buy tickets.
WWE Women's Champion Jade Cargill revealed on The Joe Budden Podcast that WWE has blocked her attempts to use her "That B***h" catchphrase on merchandise, including rejecting ideas for glasses and shirts featuring the phrase. While Cargill can say the catchphrase on television in limited amounts, the company has drawn a firm line against putting it on clothing or accessories sold to fans.
Trish Stratus says her WrestleMania 22 match with Mickie James was a defining moment that proved women could hold a crowd at WrestleMania and represented an "we've arrived moment" for the women's division. She believes the match was important not just personally, but also showed fans and backstage personnel that women could deliver at the highest level. The match remains widely praised for its storytelling and crowd reaction, with many fans considering it one of the most influential women's matches in WWE history.
Trish Stratus reflected on her early WWE rivalry with Stephanie McMahon, saying both women were still relatively new when they were placed into a major storyline spotlight with enormous expectations. Stratus explained that the pressure forced them to focus and deliver, stating "we cannot fail" as they were given huge spotlights and great support to make it work. She credited the experience with helping define the trajectory of her career through the opportunity to have in-depth storylines that were presented as important.
Trish Stratus revealed that Vince McMahon changed her WrestleMania 20 storyline with Chris Jericho at the last minute, switching from a planned romantic payoff to a heel turn. Stratus explained that the original story was building toward her and Jericho finally becoming a couple, but McMahon decided to surprise the audience by flipping the script, which she says was ultimately the right decision for her career.
Finn Balor has commented on the possibility of bringing back 'The Demon' persona for his match against Dominik Mysterio at WWE WrestleMania 42. Balor stated that 'The Demon' is something he can only tap into very occasionally.
CJ Perry addressed speculation about Liv Morgan's appearance at Coachella 2026, clarifying that bruises under Morgan's eyes were not from partying at the festival. Perry explained on The Ariel Helwani Show that the bruising was actually from in-ring action, specifically from Stephanie Vaquer hitting Morgan during their recent RAW segment, and noted that neither she nor Morgan drink alcohol.