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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has shared a light-hearted behind-the-scenes story about traveling with Vince McMahon, revealing one unexpected habit the former WWE Chairman had aboard the company's private jet.

Looking back on the many flights he took during his WWE career, Ross explained that McMahon was generally a creature of habit.

“Not really. Nothing abnormal above and beyond what you'd expect. He's sitting in the same seat, and he had his food specifically selected for him.”

However, JR admitted there was one thing McMahon would occasionally do that caught everyone's attention.

“So sometimes he'd get in a dancing mood.”

Asked to clarify exactly what he meant, Ross laughed before elaborating.

“Dancing, dancing. He'd turn the sound up, and there'd be a song he would like, and he might just start dancing. I didn't say it was normal. I just, you asked, I answered.”

Ross joked that he couldn't remember which songs inspired McMahon's impromptu performances.

“I can't think of what that might be, but I'm sure there was, and I don't remember what it was. I didn't commit all of his imaginations to memory.”

JR also revealed that McMahon always sat in the same seat on the aircraft, while the WWE corporate jet became a valuable perk for talent and staff, allowing them to get home more quickly after television tapings.

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Natalya has shared one of the funniest backstage stories of her WWE career, admitting there was a time when she was known for being "always naked" in the women's locker room.

Speaking with Brandi Rhodes on A Shot of Brandi, Rhodes recalled how Nattie would casually stand around backstage without any clothes on.

Brandi Rhodes: “Back in the day… you were always naked. You’d have your phone, be totally naked, cross your legs and just stand there. It was like you were messing with everybody, just to be like, ‘My physique is so great. Just look at it.’”

Natalya laughed before explaining exactly why she was so comfortable.

“Listen, I think the reason I was probably naked in the locker room is because if you’re built in the front and stacked in the back, you may as well just let it all hang out.”

She also shared a hilarious story involving former WWE star Eve Torres, revealing she once forgot she wasn't wearing any clothes while giving wrestling advice.

“Poor Eve Torres. I was going over a match with her once, and I was trying to correct her on some forearms. I was like—and I was naked—‘You’ve got to throw your hips into it. Every kind of sport, it’s all coming from the…’ And Eve’s like, ‘Natty, put something on.’”

The light-hearted exchange has quickly become one of the funniest backstage stories Nattie has ever shared, giving fans another glimpse into the camaraderie inside WWE's locker room.

One of WWE's biggest stars could become one of the hottest free agents in wrestling.

According to a new report by Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful, AEW is expected to make a major push to sign Bayley if she becomes available later this year, with the company said to have been monitoring her contract situation for quite some time.

Reports indicate that Bayley has not yet signed a new WWE contract, despite speculation to the contrary. Unless injury time is added to her current deal, her contract is reportedly expected to expire later this year.

The possibility of Bayley joining AEW has only fueled further speculation because of her close friendship with Mercedes Moné, formerly Sasha Banks, who has become one of AEW's biggest stars. However, there is currently no indication that Bayley has decided to leave WWE, and sources expect WWE to make a strong effort to retain her.

If Bayley were to make the jump, she would instantly become one of the most accomplished women on the AEW roster, adding another former WWE Women's Champion to an already stacked division.

💬 Where would you rather see Bayley wrestle next: AEW or stay with WWE?

John Cena has finally revealed what he meant when he vowed to "ruin wrestling" during his shocking heel run, admitting his goal was to make fans hate watching him as WWE Champion.

Speaking on WWE: Unreal, Cena explained that he wanted to become the exact opposite of the performer fans had supported for more than two decades.

“I have to formulate a why. Why after 23 years am I doing this? Well, it could be I'm the last of the old guard and I don't like the new guard.”

Cena then revealed what "ruining wrestling" actually meant to him.

“What does that mean, to ruin wrestling? That means to take the fun away from the fans. That means to win the WWE Championship with methodical, catastrophically boring work. To make people be like, ‘F*** this guy!’”

He admitted he wanted fans to walk away disappointed after his matches.

“People were like, ‘That's it? What a s****y main event.’ Yup—that's what I was going for! Watch the next one.”

According to Cena, he even pitched a count-out finish for one of his WWE Championship defenses—something virtually unheard of in a premium live event main event—to generate even more frustration from fans.

However, Triple H eventually stepped in and told Cena the experiment had gone too far.

“Then it was explained to me that was too boring. Like, that was too bad. I think people are going to stop coming!”

Triple H agreed that Cena's instincts were bold but ultimately felt WWE still had to deliver for its audience, leading to the decision to end the heel experiment before SummerSlam.

💬 Do you think John Cena's heel run was misunderstood, or was Triple H right to end the "ruin wrestling" storyline before it went too far?

The legal battle involving Janel Grant, Vince McMahon, and WWE is set to move out of the public courtroom and into private arbitration after all parties jointly requested the change.

Grant filed her lawsuit in January 2024, alleging that McMahon sexually assaulted and trafficked her during her time working for WWE. McMahon has denied the allegations, while WWE has also denied wrongdoing. The claims have not been proven in court.

According to the joint court filing, Grant, McMahon and WWE have now agreed that the dispute should be resolved through confidential arbitration, bringing an end to the public court proceedings if the request is approved.

The move comes after months of legal filings, including WWE and McMahon's previous efforts to enforce an arbitration clause and Grant's opposition to those attempts. The latest filing marks a significant shift, with all sides now supporting arbitration.

If the case proceeds in arbitration, future hearings and evidence would generally remain confidential rather than taking place in open court.

🔥 Nick Aldis vs. Gunther Officially Confirmed for SummerSlam

It's official, Nick Aldis will step back into the ring to face Gunther at WWE SummerSlam after weeks of escalating tensions between the SmackDown General Manager and "The Ring General."

The rivalry reached boiling point during the SummerSlam Kickoff event when Gunther confronted Triple H over recent events involving Aldis. The heated exchange quickly turned physical as Aldis and Gunther brawled, forcing security to intervene.

With the chaos unfolding, Triple H made the blockbuster announcement.

“You wanna fight?! You got a fight! GUNTHER vs. NICK ALDIS at SummerSlam!”

The match marks Nick Aldis' first WWE match since joining the company as SmackDown General Manager and his biggest in-ring opportunity yet. Meanwhile, Gunther will be looking to re-establish his dominance after recent setbacks heading into WWE's biggest event of the summer.

With Aldis finally stepping out from behind the authority figure role, one of WWE's most personal rivalries is now set to be settled inside the ring.

💬 Can Nick Aldis shock the world in his WWE in-ring debut, or will Gunther prove why he's still one of the most dangerous competitors in professional wrestling?