Here's a roundup of the latest WWE news and rumors for Thursday, February 19, 2026:
WWE 2K26 Creator Fest
WWE hosted the WWE 2K26 Creator Fest today at company headquarters in Stamford, CT. The invite-only event brought together top content creators, influencers, YouTubers, and media personalities from around the world.
CM Punk, Chelsea Green, Paul Heyman, Oba Femi, Trish Stratus, Mariah May, Ethan Page and more were on hand for meet and greets, interviews and hands-on gameplay sessions.
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Sol Ruca Getting Slight Character Refresh
NXT star Sol Ruca is in line for a character enhancement, according to Wrestlevotes. As her star continues to rise, the standout performer will be getting new entrance theme music soon.
New WWE Trademarks
WWE has filed to trademark the names Tristan Angels and Dorian Van Dux, suggesting both names will be used for new characters in the coming months. NXT or Evolve are the most likely destination for these new personas.
In addition to talent names, WWE has also filed trademarks for WWE Domination, WWE Generations, and WWE Eras Collide. It's unclear at this time whether these are intended for premium live events, special programming, or other purposes.
Gable Steveson Fights Tonight
Gable Steveson has his third professional MMA fight tonight in Monterrey, Mexico. The Olympic gold medalist and former WWE Superstar will headline Mexico Fight League 3 (MFL 3) against heavyweight veteran Hugo Lezama.
The full show will stream live for free on YouTube, and you can watch at MMA News.
Bad Bunny Match Discussions Ongoing, WrestleMania Singles Bout Unlikely
WWE is actively discussing a match involving Bad Bunny, but per F4WOnline, a singles bout — particularly at WrestleMania — is probably off the table. The most likely scenario would be a tag team match, potentially involving Logan Paul.
Separately, WrestleVotes says that WWE had already been in contact with Bad Bunny's representatives well before his Super Bowl performance, gauging his interest and availability for WrestleMania season.
Night of Champions 2026 Targeted for Saudi Arabia
Night of Champions 2026 is tentatively scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia on June 27th, per Bodyslam. As always with Saudi events, the date remains subject to change until officially confirmed.
That's all for now. Stay tuned to SEScoops.com for updates as these stories develop, and coverage of the latest WWE news and rumors.
