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Nikki and Brie Bella were spotted backstage at WWE RAW in Madison Square Garden ahead of WrestleMania 42, signaling a potential appearance despite not being officially advertised. The MSG episode features a loaded lineup, including Nia Jax & Lash Legend defending the Women’s Tag Team Titles against Bayley and Lyra Valkyria, which has fans speculating the Bellas could pop up on the show or save their moment for a bigger WrestleMania moment.
Sami Zayn defeated Carmelo Hayes on SmackDown to win the WWE United States Championship. Rumors that Hayes would take time off to marry Kelani Jordan are false; engagement photos circulated online, but Hayes' WrestleMania status remains unclear with no official confirmation of him entering the US title match.
Orton opened SmackDown with a fiery promo and a dominant win over Matt Cardona, setting the stage for his WrestleMania clash while Cody Rhodes watched from ringside. Sami Zayn captured the United States Championship from Carmelo Hayes after Trick Williams’ miscue, hinting at a Zayn–Williams program at Mania. Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu were booked in an Unsanctioned WrestleMania match, and Jade Cargill’s trio continued to target Rhea Ripley to keep their feud alive. Jelly Roll defeated Kit Wilson in a crowd-pleasing segment, and a post‑match confrontation saw Cody Rhodes confront Orton as the show closed with Orton’s ominous grin.
WWE SmackDown from Pittsburgh set the WrestleMania pace with Randy Orton looming backstage and threatening more chaos, Cody Rhodes set to return to address him, and a major injury tease for Drew McIntyre. The night also featured Jelly Roll’s surprise win over Kit Wilson, interruptions and new alliances involving Jade Cargill, plus injury updates for Nikki Bella and hints of title drama including a possible United States Title defense, all shaping the Road to WrestleMania.
MJF walked out amid chaos on AEW Dynamite, Toni Storm was officially announced to be out long-term with a looming update, and Ronda Rousey was teased to return. The night featured key matches and segments including Rush vs Darby Allin, Ricochet’s return apology and title pursuit, Mina Shirakawa vs Thekla, The Dogs vs Conglomeration, Adam Copeland vs FTR tensions, TAZ back on commentary, Will Ospreay challenging Jon Moxley, and Omega defeating Swerve Strickland as part of the Dynasty build.
Keith Hernandez says he still earns roughly $5,000 annually from Seinfeld residuals for his two-episode guest stint in 'The Boyfriend,' decades after the show aired; he jokes about it being a gift that keeps giving, and notes his ongoing Mets broadcasting role plus a three-year extension with SNY through 2029.
Ringside News previews WWE RAW for March 9, 2026, detailing a lineup with a Seth Rollins segment, Oba Femi vs. Rusev, Intercontinental Championship match Penta (c) vs. Original El Grande Americano, a Judgment Day segment, and a Women’s Intercontinental Title #1 Contenders Gauntlet featuring IYO SKY, Bayley, Lyra Valkyria, Ivy Nile, Asuka, and Raquel Rodriguez, plus a CM Punk segment. The article notes the spoiler lineup is subject to change and will be updated as the show airs.
Chicago's Elimination Chamber crowned Rhea Ripley as the Women’s Chamber winner to challenge Jade Cargill at WrestleMania 42; AJ Lee defeated Becky Lynch to become Women’s Intercontinental Champion; CM Punk retained the World Championship against Finn Balor; Randy Orton won the men’s Chamber after Seth Rollins unmasked at ringside, teeing up Mania programs; the crate moment teased but fizzled, yet the show successfully kickstarted WrestleMania storylines.
Backstage on WWE Raw, women's world champion Stephanie Vaquer delivered a sharp promo in Spanish aimed at Liv Morgan; after Dominik Mysterio translated it to English, Morgan cried, fueling speculation about a WrestleMania title clash and underscoring Vaquer's message about sacrifice and earning the belt.
An early Ringside News spoiler (via BodySlam.net) outlines WWE RAW on February 16, 2026 as a Memphis‑set show with The Usos, a Rhea Ripley/IYO SKY segment, a Liv Morgan segment, two Elimination Chamber qualifying matches (Asuka vs Natalya vs Bayley; Gunther vs Dominik Mysterio vs Je’Von Evans), a CM Punk segment, a Future of the Intercontinental Championship segment, an AJ Lee segment, plus backstage notes on Royce Keys’ status, absent talent spotted backstage, and a hint that NXT stars may debut on RAW, with last‑minute changes always possible.
Cody Rhodes earned a spot in the 2026 Elimination Chamber by winning a February 13 SmackDown triple threat over Jacob Fatu and Sami Zayn, but online fans labeled him 'Cody Super Cena,' criticizing his dominant booking and questioning whether his WrestleMania main-event path against Drew McIntyre is ideal, while some call for more opportunities for rising stars as WrestleMania ticket sales show signs of softening.
Ringside News reveals WWE SmackDown spoilers for February 13, 2026, including a Women’s Tag Team title match (Rhea Ripley & IYO Sky vs. Nia Jax & Lash Legend), a Carmelo Hayes in-ring segment, two Elimination Chamber qualifiers (Zelina Vega vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Giulia; Cody Rhodes vs. Jacob Fatu vs. Sami Zayn), Jade Cargill challenging Jordynne Grace for the Women’s Championship, and backstage notes with potential last-minute changes.
CM Punk defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Finn Balor in Belfast as Raw kicks off; Becky Lynch retains the Women’s Intercontinental Championship against Maxxine Dupri; Rey Mysterio, Penta & Dragon Lee defeat Austin Theory, Bronson Reed & Logan Paul in a six-man tag; Gunther opens the show and taunts AJ Styles with a possible career-on-the-line rematch; Jey Uso proclaims entry into the Royal Rumble; Je’Von Evans–El Grande Americano ends in a medical stoppage with Americano the winner, while backstage segments push WrestleMania/Royal Rumble angles.
Viral YouTuber BrandonDoesEverything (BDE) has signed with TNA Wrestling, marking his transition into professional wrestling. BDE, known for his gaming and wrestling content, has a background in acting and content creation, and will participate in upcoming TNA events in Dallas, including the debut of their new TV show and a pay-per-view event.
The 2025 Ryder Cup Celebrity All-Star match features celebrities from sports and entertainment competing in a scramble format at Bethpage Black, with matches starting early in the morning and a total of 11 holes played to determine the winning team.