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Dakota Kai wanted her WWE NXT heel turn in 2019 to be vicious. On November 23, 2019, WWE saw the first women’s WarGames in history. While that made the occasion memorable in itself, many fans remember it for the stunning heel turn before the match had even started, as Dakota Kai took out Tegan Nox…
Santos Escobar could be set to re-enter talks with CMLL following his WWE release. On April 24, WWE made its latest round of talent releases, one of whom was Santos Escobar. Escobar’s contract had originally expired on October 7, although the company re-signed him a day later, leading to his return to AAA on January…
Sheamus has addressed the shoulder injury that has been keeping him out of a WWE ring. ‘The Celtic Warrior’ Sheamus last competed in a WWE ring during the November 17, 2025 edition of Monday Night RAW, where he teamed with John Cena and Rey Mysterio to defeat The Judgment Day. Since then, Sheamus has been…
Dakota Kai has named three dream opponents outside of WWE. In May last year, Dakota Kai was unfortunately released from her WWE deal less than three years after being brought back to the company in 2022. After becoming a free agent, the New Zealander was absent from the ring for almost an entire year, returning…
Dakota Kai reveals how her WWE release last year compared to her first time being cut. On May 2, 2025, Dakota Kai was listed among those being released from WWE. This ended a nearly three-year run with the company having initially been cut from the roster in 2022 before being rehired just a few months…
EVIL could be set to make his WWE debut imminently. On Friday, April 24, PWInsider reported that former IWGP Heavyweight Champion EVIL had officially signed with WWE following his New Japan Pro-Wrestling departure in January. With fans awaiting his arrival, a follow-up report noted that EVIL has yet to be assigned to any of WWE’s…
NXT Premium Live Events have found a new home. After a five-year run, it was revealed back in March that NXT’s deal with Peacock was set to come to an end. This meant all of the brand’s content exited the platform, leaving their Premium Live Events without a home heading into Stand & Deliver. In…
WWE reportedly released Kairi Sane because she wanted to move back to Japan. On Friday, April 24, WWE had their latest round of releases, as fans learned 25 names that would be leaving the company. However, while the cuts included some significant talent, perhaps the most surprising news was when it emerged that Kairi Sane…
Cody Rhodes wanted to wear an eyepatch on WWE TV. While Cody Rhodes successfully defended the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton in the main event of Night Two of WrestleMania 42 on April 19, he did not leave Allegiant Stadium unscathed, with PWInsider reporting that Rhodes suffered an eye injury following a punch from…
The Motor City Machine Guns could soon be All Elite following their WWE exit. Friday, April 24, saw WWE make its latest round of talent releases in the aftermath of WrestleMania 42, with stars from across RAW, SmackDown, and NXT all departing the company. Two of the most notable names among those released were Alex…