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John Cena teased a major, history-making announcement at WWE Backlash 2026, with insiders suggesting it could unveil Club WWE, an insider membership program promising exclusive access and experiences for fans.
Francois Prinsloo, a WWE developmental talent who signed in May 2025, has announced his exit from WWE, joining a wave of departures that has grown to 30 since WrestleMania; he thanked coaches, medical staff, and fans, calling the journey challenging but valuable and saying he’s hungry to push his limits.
AEW wrestlers publicly saluted The New Day following their WWE departure, praising the legendary duo for their impact and wishing them well. The posts reflected mutual respect and excitement for whatever comes next, with fans speculating about potential cross-promotions, but no concrete plans were announced.
Wrestlers from across major promotions are showing solidarity for Rebel as People Magazine expands coverage of her ALS story, signaling cross‑promotion support and helping raise awareness of her condition.
A pro wrestler known as Rebel has revealed a terminal ALS diagnosis and thanks fans for their support as they face the disease; the article is credited to Erick Chambers and dated May 1, 2026.
AEW owner Tony Khan posted minutes after WrestleMania 42 Night One, declaring that AEW is where the best wrestlers perform, a bold post in the wake of Mania.
Roman Reigns praised Carmelo Hayes and signaled a big future for him after Hayes was left off WrestleMania, while also giving shout-outs to Trick Williams and Je'Von Evans and naming Oba Femi as someone to watch after his WrestleMania snub.
Cody Rhodes was pulled from a WWE World appearance due to injuries, with the organizers confirming the cancellation and fans awaiting updates on his recovery and future participation.
WWE is reworking SmackDown plans following the Pat McAfee storyline, with changes to upcoming episodes’ lineup and segments.
Sid Vicious was announced by Triple H to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame's 2026 Legacy Class, highlighting his WWE and WCW championships and two WrestleMania main events; he joins Stephanie McMahon, AJ Styles, Demolition, and Dennis Rodman, with Sid's son Gunnar praising the induction.
A new twist is rumored to shake up WWE Championship plans for WrestleMania 42, potentially changing the participants or format of the title match; no official confirmation yet.
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.
Jade Cargill claims Rhea Ripley went to WWE writers with complaints about a storyline, signaling backstage drama and tension surrounding their ongoing interactions.
At WWE's Elimination Chamber, Seth Rollins made a surprise return to the ring, while Randy Orton outlasted competitors to earn a WWE Championship title match, setting up a high-profile showdown for the title.
AJ Styles reportedly signed a new contract with WWE, extending his tenure with the promotion.