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An update has emerged regarding an international star potentially signing with WWE following their departure from New Japan Pro-Wrestling. The wrestler had previously parted ways with NJPW before the potential WWE signing discussion.
According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE has no current plans for Adam Pearce to return to in-ring competition despite his ongoing feud with Paul Heyman on Monday Night RAW. Dave Meltzer reported that while there has been speculation about Pearce wrestling again due to his recent on-screen segments with Heyman, the former independent wrestler who stopped competing full-time in 2014 will remain in his executive role.
WWE's Seth Rollins has provided an update on his health, stating that he is making progress in his recovery. Rollins indicated that he remains uncertain about when he will return to wrestling action.
WWE and Saudi officials are reportedly preparing to offer The Rock the largest payday in professional wrestling history for his involvement in WrestleMania 43, which is scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia in 2027. According to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, this deal would surpass anything previously paid to any performer in wrestling history, with the goal of securing The Rock for what is expected to be his final match. The Rock recently stated that his conversations with WWE and Saudi Arabia regarding WrestleMania 43 are "all good," though industry reports suggest there is some hesitation from his camp due to concerns about how a major wrestling return might impact his Hollywood career.
Sami Zayn was discussed and tentatively planned for a world championship match before WrestleMania, with the Royal Rumble floated as a potential event for the title shot, according to Fightful Select. These discussions took place throughout WWE's recent European tour where Zayn was featured prominently in top contender qualifier matches and made it to the finals. However, with creative direction shifting in recent weeks, there's uncertainty around whether that plan is still in motion.
A former AEW star has officially signed with WWE after their contract expired last week. The wrestler's AEW contract had expired, leading to their move to WWE.
WWE SmackDown on January 23, 2026 will feature The Wyatt Sicks defending their WWE Tag Team Championships against members of Solo Sikoa's MFT faction, and a triple-threat #1 contenders match for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships between Nia Jax & Lash Legend vs. Kiana James & Giulia vs. Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss. The show will also include singles matches between Trick Williams vs. Damian Priest and Nathan Frazer vs. Johnny Gargano, plus an open invitation segment for AJ Styles issued by Nick Aldis ahead of Styles' match against GUNTHER at Royal Rumble.
A former WWE United States Champion has addressed the possibility of returning to WWE, having been released from the company in 2009. The former champion has indicated they are open to a potential WWE return.
WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry has praised an independent wrestling star, calling them "awesome" following a recent interview.
Former WWE star EC3 believes that wrestling "needs" performers like GUNTHER. The former NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion considers GUNTHER to be an important part of WWE's ecosystem.
A recent WWE main roster call-up has addressed his confrontation with Randy Orton that occurred on SmackDown earlier this year. The wrestler discussed the incident involving the veteran Randy Orton.
A WWE name has been announced for a role in TKO Group Holdings' Zuffa Boxing promotion. The announcement comes ahead of Zuffa Boxing's first numbered event.