All articles tagged with #backstage drama
Maura Higgins’ comments about Gleb Savchenko (and his past with Brooks Nader) are fueling talk that DWTS Season 35 will have an awkward backstage vibe, with sources saying Higgins and Savchenko will largely avoid each other while remaining professional; Savchenko has pushed back in interviews. The season premieres September 15, 2026.
Savannah Guthrie’s emotional return to the TODAY show is framed as a unifying moment, but insiders describe a backstage climate of intense rivalries and power plays—a “viper’s nest” where staffers allegedly jockey for visibility and career opportunities. Hoda Kotb and Sheinelle Jones filled in during Guthrie’s absence, and NBC reportedly addressed the lineup ahead of her return. Public reaction is mixed, with sympathy for Guthrie’s family situation (her mother Nancy Guthrie disappeared) alongside ongoing speculation about her future at the show.
Wrestling figure Zilla Fatu publicly warned CM Punk with a blunt back-and-forth remark, saying he’ll slap Punk the moment they meet, a move that amps up tension and fuels talk about future interactions in the pro-wrestling scene.
Nixon Newell has denied rumors of backstage disagreements with Megan Bayne during an AEW match, amid ongoing controversy over communication issues and match structure, with some locker room voices defending her and others suggesting she was disengaged; the full story remains unclear.
Megan Bayne was visibly upset during an AEW match with Nixon Newell and Miranda Alize due to communication issues and match structure concerns, which contributed to a backstage fallout and Newell and Alize walking out after a short match, raising questions about backstage tensions and future opportunities.
WWE stars are reportedly unhappy with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson due to his conduct, particularly on social media, where he has been using profanity in promos regarding an upcoming match. Some performers feel he is receiving special treatment and not adhering to the same guidelines as others, leading to a sense of a double standard. The Rock's controversial behavior has caused tension backstage, with some questioning why he is being given a pass despite his status as a big movie star.
CM Punk reportedly doesn't want Christopher Daniels at AEW Collision due to previous issues stemming from Daniels' role in an altercation last year. Additionally, Ryan Nemeth's tweet about Punk earlier this year has also landed him in hot water with Punk, who is reportedly trying to avoid backstage drama at the event. It is unclear if Punk had any involvement in Hangman Page and Matt Hardy not being at the show, but Punk's recent actions and comments have caused controversy.
AEW star Dax Harwood called out a top AEW star who left AEW Dynamite in a bad mood in a now-deleted tweet, telling him to have a discussion with the person he had an issue with instead of running to Dave Meltzer. Harwood also shut down reports of divisiveness in AEW, stating that things should be discussed face to face.
Jon Moxley responds to CM Punk's accusation of refusing to lose to him in their World title unification match last summer, stating that he was not under contract at the time and could have walked into SummerSlam with the AEW belt. Moxley also comments on the drama in AEW, saying that he has never seen so much bullshit drama in one place in his entire life, but there are plenty of people who just want to get better and perform.