
WWE SmackDown Star Pitches Taking Over As NXT General Manager
A WWE SmackDown star has pitched the idea of taking over as NXT General Manager. This pitch comes following the recent departure of a fellow roster member from the company.
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A WWE SmackDown star has pitched the idea of taking over as NXT General Manager. This pitch comes following the recent departure of a fellow roster member from the company.

R-Truth and Road Dogg discussed Truth's WWE release on the second season of "WWE Unreal." The former tag team partners and close friends described Truth's release as "gut-wrenching" during their conversation on the show.

Former WWE star Sonya Deville has explained why she valued her time away from professional wrestling. Deville discussed how her break from the squared circle provided mental and professional resets for her.

WWE NXT Women's North American Champion Izzi Dame has revealed lessons she has learned from veteran wrestlers Charlotte Flair and Shawn Spears. Dame detailed the guidance she received from both wrestling veterans.

The Undertaker played a key role in helping Cody Rhodes become Undisputed WWE Champion at WrestleMania 40 in 2024. Both wrestlers have reflected on this climactic moment from the event.

Paul Heyman has responded to a mystery attack that occurred on Bron Breakker during the WWE Royal Rumble 2026 premium live event. The specific details of Heyman's reaction were not provided in the available information.

Fan footage from the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble in Riyadh shows fans attempting to snatch Ilja Dragunov's coat from the entrance ramp as he made his way to the ring. A cameraman noticed the incident and signaled the fans to stop, after which they tossed the coat back and a WWE staff member retrieved it before the situation escalated further.

Paul Heyman accused WWE Official Adam Pearce and Seth Rollins of conspiring against Bron Breakker following the Men's 2026 Royal Rumble. Breakker was attacked by a masked man who hit him with a Curb Stomp before he could properly enter the match, leading to his quick elimination by Oba Femi. Heyman posted on Twitter that "It was supposed to be @BronBreakkerWWE's night" and directly named Pearce and Rollins as part of what he called a conspiracy against Breakker.

Roman Reigns and Liv Morgan won their respective Royal Rumble matches at the 2026 event, but WWE officials backstage viewed the night as a launching point for younger talent. According to PWInsider, Sol Ruca, Oba Femi, and Je'Von Evans received strong internal praise for their performances, with Ruca and Femi's showings being viewed as breakout moments where they were given extended sequences and positioned to interact with established stars rather than being quickly eliminated.

Paul Heyman claims that a former AEW champion is one of WWE's most popular stars today. Heyman stated that the former AEW star is "over like a mother f*****" in WWE.

Ava, who departed WWE on January 30, posted on Twitter criticizing ICE and the Donald Trump administration following the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis. The former NXT General Manager's tweet on February 1 marked her first major public statement since leaving WWE, where her profile has been moved to the alumni section of the website.

WWE SmackDown director Lee Lipschulz produced the 2026 Royal Rumble broadcast in Riyadh, taking full control of the in-ring action, pre-show, and post-show segments. Longtime WWE director Marty Miller, who typically handles the company's biggest shows including Royal Rumble, stayed stateside to direct TKO's Zuffa Boxing broadcast on Paramount+ instead. The event featured LED lighting that made the venue appear more empty on television than it actually was.