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WWE Hall of Famer JBL praised Chad Gable after his match with Ludwig Kaiser in AAA, calling him the "best wrestler in the world." JBL stated that Gable's status as the top wrestler isn't even close to being contested.
WWE's William Regal has praised Chad Gable, calling him an "exceptional pro in every sense." Regal shared his thoughts on Gable after working with the WWE star for over a decade.
WWE may have a backup plan for WrestleMania 43 if The Rock does not wrestle at the event, with Roman Reigns vs. Oba Femi being considered as an alternate direction according to a source from Self Made Pro. This potential matchup would give Femi a massive opportunity against Reigns, who remains near the top of WWE's biggest storylines. The backup plan comes amid ongoing uncertainty about The Rock's availability for what could potentially be his final match at WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia.
Recent rumors suggesting Nikkita Lyons could be called up from NXT to the main roster this summer have been disputed. According to Cory Hays of False Finish, while WWE officials have been impressed with Lyons since her return from injury, she is not expected to move to the main roster in the foreseeable future and will instead continue working in both EVOLVE and NXT.
Jeff Jarrett believes Chad Gable should be prepared to leave WWE despite his recent success as El Grande Americano in AAA, stating he doesn't see the company suddenly pushing Gable as a top star even after his praised Mask vs. Mask match against Ludwig Kaiser at AAA Noche de los Grandes. Jarrett suggested Gable should leverage his contract situation and consider opportunities with promotions like New Japan Pro-Wrestling, arguing that Gable could "monetize his talent more" outside of WWE. With roughly a year left on his WWE contract, Jarrett advised Gable to continue building his value while being ready to walk away if he doesn't receive the push or pay increase he deserves.
According to a report from Self Made Pro, WWE booked Liv Morgan in the Queen of the Ring tournament as a way to keep her active while waiting for Stephanie Vaquer to return from a second-degree AC joint sprain. WWE's original creative plans for Morgan involve a feud with Vaquer that was discussed for Backlash 2026, but Vaquer has been out of action since being written off television on the April 27 episode of RAW with a storyline attack. Morgan will face Becky Lynch, Alexa Bliss, and Chelsea Green in a Fatal 4-Way on the June 8 episode of Monday Night RAW to advance in the Queen of the Ring tournament.
WWE NXT on June 2, 2026 will feature Tony D'Angelo defending the NXT Championship against Kam Hendrix, who inserted himself into the title picture after attacking D'Angelo during a confrontation involving Naraku. The show will also include Lexis King defending the WWE Men's Speed Championship against Romeo Moreno, who earned his opportunity by winning a number one contender's tournament, and Lizzy Rain facing Zaria in singles competition following their recent backstage brawl.
Giulia thanked fans following WWE Raw in Italy, calling the event an "extraordinary experience." She shared her love for wrestling and expressed gratitude to the fans in attendance.
WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion Sol Ruca has named Charlotte Flair as her new dream opponent. The two wrestlers are currently on opposing brands within WWE.
Tommy Dreamer praised the presentation of Oba Femi on WWE Raw following Femi's loss to Brock Lesnar at Clash In Italy. The match between Femi and Lesnar took place the night before the Raw episode in question.
According to a Self Made Pro report, Seth Rollins is expected to win the WWE King of the Ring tournament and face Roman Reigns for the WWE World Heavyweight Title at SummerSlam. Rollins is scheduled to compete in a King of the Ring Fatal 4-Way on the June 8 episode of RAW in Paris against Je'Von Evans, Ricky Saints, and Talla Tonga, while Oba Femi has already advanced from the RAW side of the tournament.
According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, WWE moved Finn Bálor to SmackDown to separate him from Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh after their recent feud on RAW concluded with Bálor's victory over McDonagh on May 18. Meltzer explained that WWE wanted to give Bálor a fresh start and avoid continued interactions with former Judgment Day members, similar to how they previously separated Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio after their storyline ended. Bálor's trade to SmackDown was officially announced on the June 1 episode of RAW, and he is now scheduled to compete in a Fatal 4-Way match against Royce Keys, LA Knight, and Jey Uso in the King of the Ring tournament.