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A new report suggests there is a reason why the expected WrestleMania match between Asuka and IYO SKY has not been officially announced. The match between the two wrestlers is anticipated but remains unofficial at this time.
WWE has filed a trademark for a new NXT event. It is currently unclear whether this will be a new premium live event or a special episode of NXT television.
According to Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Live, WWE has not announced IYO SKY vs. Asuka for WrestleMania 42 because the match is being held as a backup plan dependent on Nikki Bella's injury status. Alvarez reported that if Nikki Bella cannot wrestle due to her injury from a SmackDown brawl with Nia Jax, the Bellas will be removed from the tag team title match and replaced by Asuka and Kairi, but if Bella is cleared to compete, then IYO vs. Asuka will happen as a singles match. WWE is waiting on Bella's medical clearance before finalizing either match scenario.
Liv Morgan was placed in concussion protocol following a head collision with Roxanne Perez on the April 6 episode of WWE Raw. According to Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Live, Morgan's scheduled Women's World Championship match against Stephanie Vaquer at WrestleMania 42 is in jeopardy, with Alvarez stating that if WrestleMania were happening this weekend, the match "probably ain't happening." WWE is currently waiting for medical updates to determine if Morgan will be cleared in time for the event.
John Laurinaitis has been booked for a wrestling appearance at World Class Professional Big Time Wrestling's Fan Appreciation Night fundraiser on April 10 in Chillicothe, Ohio. This booking comes weeks after Laurinaitis deleted a tweet from his previous Big Time Wrestling appearance following backlash over what fans believed was an AI-generated photo. The promotion has announced that Laurinaitis will make a "groundbreaking announcement" during the event and will be available for autographs and photos from 6-8pm before appearing during the wrestling show at 8pm.
Shawn Michaels has commented on celebrity involvement in WWE. He argues that certain celebrity names have raised expectations in the company.
CMLL has announced the departure of former WWE star La Catalina. La Catalina competed several times in ROH in 2025 while she was with CMLL.
Wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer reports that WWE's premium live event viewership on ESPN's Unlimited platform is "much lower" compared to when PLEs aired on Peacock and other platforms.
Pat McAfee has responded to CM Punk after Punk called him "Pat MAGAfee" and took additional shots at him on WWE Raw. The exchange represents continued fallout between the two WWE personalities.
Former WWE NXT Champion Ricky Saints has responded to fan comparisons between him and The Rock throughout his wrestling career. Saints stated that if being compared to The Rock is "the worst insult you have, that means I'm pretty damn attractive."
Pat McAfee responded on social media to CM Punk's pipe bomb promo that took place on WWE Raw. McAfee commented on what is described as Punk's shocking promo segment.
Ricky Saints commented on Tony D'Angelo's NXT Championship victory at Stand & Deliver this past weekend. Saints stated that WWE NXT is in "good hands" with D'Angelo as the new champion.