Injured WWE Star was Backstage at Backlash
Kevin Owens was backstage at WWE Backlash 2026 despite his absence from television. The former Universal Champion has been recovering from neck surgery.
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Back to profileFormer AEW World Champion Eyes Hollywood Acting Career
Swerve Strickland revealed his interest in pursuing acting opportunities in Hollywood, citing action franchises like John Wick and Extraction as dream projects.
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John Cena Classic Announcement Was Made Before WWE Settled on What Event Actually Is
The John Cena Classic announced at WWE Backlash on Saturday is still being developed in real time, with Dave Meltzer reporting in the Wrestling Observer Daily Update that WWE had not yet determined what the event would actually look like before making the announcement in Tampa. According to Meltzer, the John Cena Classic has been […]
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Backstage Update on Asuka's WWE Contract Status
Asuka's WWE future is now the subject of uncertainty following WWE Backlash, with Dave Meltzer reporting on Wrestling Observer Radio that the former champion is considered semi-retired, though the exact meaning of that status remains unclear. "The story I heard is that she is semi-retired. I haven't really gotten an exact meaning of what semi-retired […]
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D'Von Dudley Says He Will Not Back Down From Forgiving Hulk Hogan Despite Fan Backlash
Devon Dudley addressed backlash over forgiving Hulk Hogan for past racist remarks, explaining his decision is based on personal experiences and Christian faith.
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Swerve Strickland Reveals He Texted Kofi Kingston After WWE Release and Calls Him Top Five Greatest Ever
Swerve Strickland would love to see Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods land in AEW, but he made clear on the latest episode of TMZ's Inside the Ring podcast that his primary concern is that the two New Day members do whatever is best for them after their WWE departure. Strickland was asked directly whether he […]
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Dustin Rhodes Shoots Down Goldust WWE Return With Blunt Response
Dustin Rhodes shut down speculation about a WWE return as Goldust, appearing to reference the company's recent contract restructuring strategy in a blunt social
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John Cena Promises Another Defining Moment at WWE Backlash
John Cena says tonight's announcement at WWE Backlash will be another defining moment in his WWE career. The retired superstar is expected to reveal details abo
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WWE Backlash Match Card Rundown Revealed
WWE Backlash 2026 takes place tonight at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, and the full card and running order have been confirmed ahead of the show. The event opens on ESPN 2 with Seth Rollins facing Bron Breakker, followed by Trick Williams defending the United States Championship against Sami Zayn. Both matches air during the […]
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WWE Backlash 2026 Final Betting Odds
Final WWE Backlash 2026 betting odds: Roman Reigns is a -5000 favorite vs. Jacob Fatu, while Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker is the most competitive line on the Tampa card.
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WWE Backlash 2026 Full Card Preview: Roman Reigns vs. Fatu Headlines
Full card preview for WWE Backlash 2026 tonight in Tampa: Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu headlines, plus Trick Williams, Seth Rollins, IYO SKY, and Danhausen's mystery partner.
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Potential Spoiler on Identity of Danhausen's Mystery Partner
Jelly Roll is set to perform at the WCW Bash at the Beach revival event, joining Ric Flair and other legends for a night celebrating WCW's legacy.
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Sami Zayn Admits He Is Closer to End of His Career Than Beginning
Sami Zayn is in the 25th year of his professional wrestling career and is thinking about what that means with clarity and gratitude. Speaking with Witty Whittier, Zayn reflected on the scope of a career that has taken him through ROH, PWG, Dragon Gate, and ultimately to the top of WWE, and acknowledged what the […]
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Paul Heyman Says he Had No Idea Brock Lesnar Was Going to Retire at WrestleMania 42
Paul Heyman was caught off guard by Brock Lesnar's retirement at WrestleMania 42, and he wants everyone to know it. Lesnar lost to Femi in the opening match of WrestleMania 42 Night Two at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas in what turned out to be a star-making moment for the rising wrestler. Femi has since […]
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Sami Zayn Says the Vibe Around WrestleMania 42 Was Strange
Sami Zayn has reflected on WrestleMania 42 with a candor that goes beyond the usual promotional talking points, describing an event that felt different in ways. Speaking with Witty Whittier, Zayn addressed both the broader atmosphere surrounding the event and his personal standing as a character heading into it. "The vibe was just different this […]
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Backstage Update on New Day's WWE Departure
The full picture of why Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods left WWE has emerged, and it is significantly more complicated than a mutual parting of ways. Dave Meltzer reported in the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter that Kingston and Woods were effectively given an ultimatum just one year into a five-year contract signed in 2025, set […]
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AJ Lee Among Names Quietly Shifted to Free Agent Status on WWE's Roster Page
Kit Wilson responds after SmackDown GM Nick Aldis makes a major ruling that shakes up the blue brand's landscape heading into the summer season.
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WWE SmackDown Preview: Women's US Title Match, Fatal Influence Six-Woman Tag Set
WWE SmackDown travels to Jacksonville tonight with Tiffany Stratton defending the Women's US Championship against Kiana James, plus a six-woman tag featuring Fatal Influence.
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Seth Rollins Defends Breakup of The Shield
Seth Rollins has reflected on his decision to break up the Shield and offered a simple defense of one of the most controversial moments in recent WWE history: look at where everyone ended up. Speaking on WWE Countdown, Rollins addressed the long-running debate about whether turning on Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose in June 2014 […]
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Seth Rollins Explains Why he Formed The Vision
Seth Rollins has given the most detailed explanation yet of the thinking behind The Vision, the faction he formed coming out of WrestleMania 41, and his account touches on insecurity, distrust, and a calculated but flawed decision involving Paul Heyman. Speaking on WWE Countdown, Rollins laid out the landscape he was navigating as his list […]
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