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According to a PWInsider report, WWE has two more Premium Live Events scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia in 2026, in addition to the Royal Rumble that occurred on January 31 in Riyadh. This marks an expansion from 2025, which saw only one Saudi-hosted event (Night of Champions), as WWE appears to be returning to its traditional partnership model with the Kingdom that began in 2018.
Cody Rhodes revealed on his podcast that he was so emotionally invested after his tag team title win with Jey Uso at Fastlane that he texted Jey and Jimmy Uso asking if white guys ever get Samoan tattoos. Rhodes explained that after their unscripted press conference went viral and Jey mentioned he had never won a belt with anyone other than his brother, Rhodes felt like he wanted to be Jey's brother and was "ready" to get the tattoo. The Usos laughed off the suggestion and someone sent Rhodes a YouTube video about the cultural significance of Samoan tattoos, ultimately dissuading him from the idea.
AEW President Tony Khan praised AJ Styles during an appearance on YoJoshMartinez, calling him "one of the all-time greats" and highlighting his work in Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro Wrestling. Khan specifically mentioned Styles' match with Minoru Suzuki as a personal favorite and noted his alliance with Bullet Club during his NJPW run. The comments come following speculation about Styles' retirement after his loss to GUNTHER at WWE Royal Rumble 2026.
Logan Paul denied being the masked man who attacked Bron Breakker during the 2026 Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia, after fan speculation arose due to footage showing the attacker had blonde facial hair. On his IMPAULSIVE podcast, Paul jokingly blamed WWE's "Green Shirt Guy" superfan for the attack instead. Breakker was blindsided by the hooded figure on the ramp before being eliminated by Oba Femi in ten seconds.
AEW President Tony Khan has shared his thoughts on AJ Styles following Styles' retirement at WWE Royal Rumble 2026. However, Khan's specific comments about Styles were not detailed in the available information.
Brie Bella stated that kayfabe is dead during an appearance on Impaulsive with Logan Paul, pointing to the WWE Unreal Netflix series as evidence by showing how matches are put together and exposing the business side of wrestling. While Brie expressed that she finds the behind-the-scenes content interesting, she believes it confirms that kayfabe is no longer part of the game, whereas her sister Nikki Bella offered a more positive view, saying it's "cool to see how it all works" and that the business needs to evolve.
Brie Bella revealed that WWE President Nick Khan personally called her to bring the Bella Twins back to WWE after she had been hearing "no" for previous comeback attempts and was ready to give up by Thanksgiving. Both Brie and Nikki Bella described receiving unexpected calls from Khan that led to their return, with Brie making a surprise appearance in the 2026 Women's Royal Rumble. The WWE Hall of Fame tag team has announced they are targeting the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship currently held by Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY.
WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi Fatu expressed relief that WWE is "finally" allowing his son Solo Sikoa to be himself. Rikishi stated he is proud of Solo Sikoa's current work and hopes to see him compete in a match at this year's WrestleMania.
Nikki Bella stated during an appearance on the Impaulsive podcast that she believes the current WWE women's division is better than the men's division overall, praising the opportunities and athleticism of today's female wrestlers. Brie Bella echoed these sentiments and revealed that watching the current women's talent has given her the desire to return to wrestling. Both Hall of Famers expressed that this is the best the women's division has ever been.
Joe Hendry revealed he made efforts to secure a match with John Cena before the 17-time World Champion's retirement in December 2025, but was unsuccessful despite trying to promote himself respectfully. During a February 4, 2026 appearance on Busted Open After Dark, Hendry explained he didn't want to "go into business for himself" and maintained respect for Cena's retirement tour, citing his billboard stunt near a WWE show in Glasgow as an example of his promotional attempts. Hendry expressed that being part of Cena's final WWE show and witnessing his last moment in the locker room meant the world to him, even without getting the one-on-one match he sought.
Joe Hendry won the NXT Championship on the February 3rd edition of WWE NXT in a seven-man ladder match. Speaking on Busted Open After Dark, Hendry addressed years of fan criticism about his physique, look, promos, and in-ring skills, stating that he uses the criticism as daily motivation and continues evolving at the WWE Performance Center. Hendry said the championship represents his eight months of full-time training and proves he belongs at the top level of the business.
A WWE star has publicly addressed their actions after apparently leaving one faction to join another during last night's WWE NXT episode. The wrestler broke their silence following the faction switch that occurred on the show.