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WWE 2K26 will feature The Island mode returning from the previous year's game with changes and a makeover. The mode has been updated since its appearance in last year's edition of the video game.
Oba Femi has challenged Tom Brady to step into the wrestling ring after Brady called WWE "cute" during a Logan Paul podcast appearance. Speaking to Adrian Hernandez on February 23, 2026, Femi told Brady that his opinion isn't valid until he experiences wrestling firsthand, saying "Lace up the boots, get in the ring, take some bumps — and if you still feel the same way after that, then your opinion is valid." Brady's comment has drawn reactions from multiple WWE performers including Randy Orton and Liv Morgan, with Brady not yet responding to Femi's challenge.
Jacob Fatu revealed in an interview with Denise Salcedo that his previous statement about "almost getting fired before getting hired" by WWE was not storyline but reality, confirming he was dangerously close to losing his opportunity before officially signing with the company. Fatu explained there were difficult days when he didn't want to get out of bed but chose to keep pushing forward rather than give up on his WWE aspirations. He emphasized that his journey wasn't smooth and required discipline to avoid missing what could have been a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus revealed she has embraced being called "everyone's first crush" and turned it into a business concept during a recent conversation with Denise Salcedo. Stratus explained that after wearing a "My First Crush" shirt on SmackDown about a year ago and seeing fan reactions, she decided to fully capitalize on the nostalgia, with fans requesting personalized autograph inscriptions using the phrase. She announced plans to expand this into a full marketing concept tied to appearances, merchandise, and fan interactions.
Drew McIntyre clarified that his recent SmackDown promo wasn't motivated by personal insults from Roman Reigns and CM Punk, but rather by their perceived disrespect toward his championship and the SmackDown brand. In an interview with Denise Salcedo, McIntyre declared the SmackDown championship "the number one title" and said he challenged the entire roster to give 150% to prove their show is superior.
Tiffany Stratton revealed in a February 23, 2026 interview with Denise Salcedo that she spent her time away from WWE television purchasing a new house, furnishing it, and getting a new puppy named Crumble. Stratton returned as the #30 entrant in the 2026 Women's Royal Rumble in Riyadh and has qualified for the Women's Elimination Chamber match set for February 28. She stated that she feels refreshed and happy to be back, describing her time away as focused on recharging rather than being about frustration or uncertainty.
A member of the WWE 2K26 development team has revealed the reason why a match type has returned in the upcoming video game.
Chelsea Green provided an optimistic update on her ankle injury, stating she's "healing up much faster" than expected and is out of her walking boot, though she clarified she medically should still be wearing it. Green revealed she chipped the side of her ankle and feels "very very very lucky" given that it was initially described as a broken ankle, expressing confidence that she won't be out for long.
Randy Orton has praised multiple WWE stars who are set to compete in the men's Elimination Chamber match. Orton referred to these wrestlers as "the future" when discussing their upcoming participation in the match.
Randy Orton acknowledged he has "only got so many years" left to compete as he prepares for his record tenth Elimination Chamber match on Saturday, February 28. Speaking to ESPN's Get Up, Orton said he plans to use his experience in the unforgiving structure to his advantage, stating he will "make it count" and win to earn a shot at Drew McIntyre's Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42. Orton currently holds the record for most Elimination Chamber appearances with nine, surpassing Chris Jericho and John Cena who each had eight.
A veteran WWE star has addressed the possibility of having one more world title run, stating "it would mean the world" to them. The comments come as WWE WrestleMania 42 approaches.
WWE NXT posted its highest viewership of the year on February 17, 2026, despite competing against Winter Olympics programming.