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Cathy Kelley has recalled an instance where WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman told her to change her look for television by getting rid of her glasses because they couldn't see her eyes.
Pat McAfee is in talks with ESPN for a contract extension worth $60-65 million per year, according to The Athletic, with the deal potentially including a bigger role in NFL coverage. McAfee recently announced his wrestling career is over following WrestleMania 42, stating he had completed his story in the business after doing "everything he wanted to do" including wrestling, commentating, and managing. He currently has two years remaining on his existing ESPN deal worth approximately $30 million annually.
WWE's Bianca Belair has provided an update on her finger injury recovery via social media. The update comes during her pregnancy, with Belair sharing details about the recovery process of her injured ring finger.
LA Knight has discussed his future WWE retirement plans and whether he would consider continuing to wrestle into his 50s like some of his fellow wrestlers. The WWE star revealed his thoughts on retirement during a recent discussion.
WWE filed a trademark for "Reina Volcan" (Spanish for "Volcano Queen") on June 8, with the application covering wrestling-related entertainment services including live performances, broadcasts, and online content. The filing comes as WWE has been increasingly involved with Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide programming, though the company has not revealed who the name is intended for or provided any details about its planned use.
Former WCW executive Eric Bischoff believes WWE should turn Cody Rhodes heel, stating that he feels Rhodes has run his course as a babyface champion. Bischoff expressed that he is "over" Rhodes in his current role as a babyface champion in WWE.
Former WWE CFO George Barrios revealed on the Two Man Power Trip podcast that WWE had to enter "survival mode" during the 2008 financial crisis, with uncertainty about whether the company would survive. WWE made difficult cost-cutting decisions including reducing its dividend and spent about a year and a half focused on survival before feeling the crisis was behind them around 2010. After stabilizing, Barrios said he and Michelle Wilson began conducting consumer research in major markets including India, the Middle East, and Latin America to better understand WWE's global audience.
Cathy Kelley revealed that WWE's Joe Tessitore attempted to get her on ABC's The Bachelorette, but it didn't work out. This revelation came during a discussion about a potential Total Divas reboot.
Bully Ray has stated that he is "bored" with modern professional wrestling. He cited a recent segment between Cody Rhodes and GUNTHER on WWE SmackDown as an example to support his criticism of current pro wrestling.
WWE backstage interviewer Cathy Kelley revealed she was recently diagnosed with autism during an appearance on Chris Van Vliet's Insight podcast. Kelley explained that the diagnosis has helped her understand the social dynamics she experiences, noting that when she describes herself as introverted, "it's a little bit more than a typical person would be." She currently works as a backstage correspondent on SmackDown after returning to WWE in October 2022.
WWE Hall of Famer Charles Wright (The Godfather) is accusing an Amazon delivery driver of stealing a package containing an expensive watch from his property. According to Wright's Instagram post, the driver initially delivered a package, left, then returned an hour later with another delivery and allegedly took the first package during the second visit. Amazon has told Wright they will send a replacement, but the company has not publicly commented on the allegation.
WWE broadcaster Cathy Kelley revealed she is currently single during an interview with Chris Van Vliet, explaining that her demanding WWE schedule makes it challenging to find time to meet someone. Kelley also disclosed that Joe Tessitore recently tried to nominate her for ABC's The Bachelorette through his industry connections, though nothing came of the attempt, and she said she wouldn't rule out the opportunity if it became realistic.