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WWE's weekly 'Main Event' series is leaving YouTube to debut on Rumble on October 14. The show will air Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET as part of a long-term distribution deal, marking a significant shift for the platform's sports lineup.
Stephanie Vaquer captured the WWE Women’s World Championship at the September 12 live event in Santiago, Chile, defeating Liv Morgan with Becky Lynch serving as special guest referee. The finish paused Morgan’s pin and allowed Vaquer to hit her finisher, ending Morgan’s 148-day reign and giving Vaquer a second title reign. The moment drew some praise but provoked significant backlash from fans who argued the title change belonged on a televised program and criticized Lynch’s involvement and the house-show setting, signaling a divided reception of WWE’s booking.
On her YouTube series Paige Meets Her Match, Spiranac says she ‘dabbled in college’ and hooked up with a woman but didn’t date seriously; she adds she could date a woman, as she and Andrew Santino banter during a Celebrity Invitational 1v1 match, with Part II airing September 17.
Retired Green Bay Packers star Clay Matthews confirms a dramatic makeup-and-prosthetics makeover for a Caesars Sportsbook ad, calling the transformation over-the-top and barely recognizable; the look was created by Legacy Effects as part of a playful campaign, while Matthews reflects on his NFL career, including a Super Bowl title.
Grayson Waller explains that WWE urged him to be serious while paired with The New Day, but the duo’s goofy gimmick (hats, jokes) prevented him from showing the serious side WWE wanted; he respects Kofi Kingston and Austin Creed, and now, in NXT, he’s able to display the gravitas he feels he has.
Official turnstile count for AEW All In 2026 at Wembley is 41,102, far from Tony Khan’s near-50,000 claim and WrestleTix’s estimate of about 46,987 distributed tickets. The figure highlights the difference between tickets sold/distributed and actual admissions and marks a decline from All In 2023’s 72,265 admissions.
Solo Sikoa’s new, more serious vibe keeps the Bloodline saga afloat as he pins Jey Uso after Jimmy’s distraction in a 12-minute Raw main event, setting up more family drama next week; the show also advances Judgment Day with a notable women’s angle involving Liv Morgan, Becky Lynch, and Vaquer, plus Dominik Mysterio’s loss to Dragon Lee, and teases further tension in The Vision/Breakker storyline, but overall the midcard is solid if not standout, earning a Grade C.
Post-SummerSlam SmackDown leans into its star-studded main event, with CM Punk defending the title as Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton reignite their feud, Kevin Owens staking his claim for a title shot in Toronto, Sami Zayn stirring tension, and Charlotte Flair scoring a win over Jade Cargill aided by a debut moment from Tatum Paxley; Baron Corbin's US title storyline advances toward Carmelo Hayes. The show focused on storytelling and setting up future title battles more than action.
Brie Bella appeared to injure her shoulder during Night 1 of WWE SummerSlam 2026 and was pulled from autograph and photo sessions; Triple H said she’s being assessed with hospital scans and there’s no official update yet on her status.
After Night of Champions, Gunther confronted WWE GM Nick Aldis backstage about another title loss and was shoved by Aldis as officials separated them, with Aldis signaling they’d settle it on Friday. In Saudi Arabia’s main event, Sami Zayn defeated Cody Rhodes by roll-up to win the WWE Championship after a chaotic finish, a result tied to Gunther’s ongoing pursuit of a rematch and a possible three‑way with Zayn and Rhodes at Night of Champions.
With the Knicks up 3-1 in the 2026 NBA Finals, WWE star Danhausen is getting notable credit for boosting the team’s postseason storyline, and reports say WWE is planning to feature him at Madison Square Garden for the July 18 Saturday Night’s Main Event and related Fanatics Fest merchandise, signaling a major NYC spotlight if the Knicks clinch.
WWE announced on SmackDown that CM Punk will attend Fanatics Fest in New York City on July 19, effectively ending rumors of a potential return to AEW and keeping Punk in WWE for now after his WrestleMania-era absence; the piece notes fan speculation about a Chicago appearance on July 6 but centers on Punk representing WWE at the NYC event.
Jacob Fatu remains slated to challenge Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship in a Tribal Combat at Clash in Italy, but a Thursday live-event injury reportedly raises questions about his status; the feud, which includes a Backlash moment where Fatu hurt Reigns with an exposed turnbuckle, continues to loom over the upcoming match as of now.
WWE's first premium live event in Italy, Clash in Italy, in Turin stacks five title bouts and a WrestleMania rematch, with many stars needing a win to protect momentum: Roman Reigns defends in Tribal Combat against Jacob Fatu; Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther for the Undisputed Championship; Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi in a WrestleMania rematch; Rhea Ripley vs. Jade Cargill for the Women's Championship; Becky Lynch vs. Sol Ruca for the Intercontinental title. The show airs Sunday, May 31 at the Inalpi Arena, Turin, starting at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT, streamed on the ESPN App (US) and Netflix internationally, with select theaters via Fandango. Wins and losses here could shape each star's trajectory and future roles in WWE's storylines.
SmackDown from Columbia built toward Cody Rhodes’s title clash with GUNTHER at Clash in Italy after a tense contract segment where Nick Aldis warned that GUNTHER had overplayed his hand. The night’s main event pitted GUNTHER against Royce Keys to determine who earns a future title shot, with Rhodes delivering a post-match attack to seal the setup. Trick Williams enjoyed a hometown pop, Paige & Brie defended their titles in a functional match, and Jade Cargill’s promo advanced a faction storyline as WWE pushes toward big PLE showdowns while continuing several feuds for Raw and SNMEI. Overall, a solid episode that advances multiple programs and tees up Rhodes vs. GUNTHER in Turin.