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Former WWE star Gangrel has continued wrestling into his 50s and shows no signs of slowing down. He recently discussed how much longer he plans to keep competing in the ring.
Jacob Fatu is scheduled to face LA Knight on the July 20, 2026 episode of WWE Monday Night RAW in Detroit, as announced by GM Adam Pearce amid their feud building toward a SummerSlam six-man tag match. However, Fatu responded on social media questioning Pearce's authority and claiming he only answers to Roman Reigns, stating he is 'California-bound' instead of appearing in Detroit. WWE has not removed the match from the lineup, leaving it unclear whether Fatu will actually miss RAW or if this is part of the storyline.
A former WWE star has recalled a conversation with Triple H that took place after he took over WWE's creative direction from Vince McMahon. The wrestler described the exchange, noting a moment where it seemed Triple H was not fully listening.
Jeff Jarrett commented on the low ticket sales for WWE's SummerSlam premium live event. He suggested that WWE's current momentum could be a major factor contributing to the poor sales numbers.
WWE Hall of Famer Booker T commented on rumors surrounding a potential new WWE signing. Booker T spoke positively about the individual, who has worked closely with him in his own promotion. No further details on the rumored signee were provided.
During GUNTHER's entrance for the main event at WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event at Madison Square Garden, a fan filmed an elderly woman repeatedly making a Nazi salute. According to the person who posted the viral TikTok, nearby fans confronted the woman, but she allegedly continued the gesture multiple times. The incident overshadowed the match itself, which ended in chaos when Nick Aldis interfered, allowing CM Punk and Cody Rhodes to escape with the win over GUNTHER and Sami Zayn.
WWE's SummerSlam ticket sales saw a significant boost after Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson promoted a $25 ticket discount code during Saturday Night's Main Event. WrestleTix reported 27,275 tickets distributed for the August 1 show at U.S. Bank Stadium, an increase of 4,495 over four days, leaving 3,175 standard and 814 combo tickets available. The sales surge follows weeks of internal concern at WWE over slow ticket movement, though the card has since grown to include Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Brock Lesnar and others.
Former WWE star Sidney Akeem recalled making his main roster debut on SmackDown without first going through NXT. He revealed that he initially believed the appearance would be a one-off rather than the start of a longer run.
AJ Styles addressed criticism that WWE mishandled Gunther's momentum after he retired John Cena, Goldberg, and Styles himself, instead placing him in a storyline with SmackDown GM Nick Aldis. Styles admitted the criticism is fair and acknowledged he doesn't know what WWE's plan was, though he defended the creative team's difficult job. He noted the Aldis feud could still lead to something bigger, with a possible surprise return or new opponent still on the table.
Jake Hager has spoken out about his recent knockout in Power Slap, explaining why he feels he is well-suited for the sport. The former WWE and AEW star addressed the outcome of the match and his approach to competing in slap fighting.
AJ Styles discussed WWE's two-night SummerSlam format on his podcast, noting that roughly 22,000 tickets have been distributed per night for the stadium event in Minnesota with two weeks remaining before the show. Styles questioned whether the event counts as a success given it isn't sold out, pointing to WWE's high ticket prices, especially in upper sections, as a likely factor. He also speculated that SummerSlam could be a trial run to determine if other major WWE premium live events should adopt a two-night format like WrestleMania.
WWE announced that NXT Stand & Deliver and AAA Eternal Glory will be held at the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden in April 2027 during WrestleMania 43 Weekend. The main WrestleMania 43 event will take place in Riyadh, marking the first WrestleMania held outside North America, while WWE will also host official watch parties and fan experiences with Fanatics in New York City. Additional ticket and schedule details are expected to be announced in the coming months.