Wrestling Updates

Braun Strowman says he’s in the best shape of his career and continues recovering from nerve damage and muscle loss in his leg.

“I’m in as good a shape, or better shape, than I’ve ever been in, wrestling-wise,” he says. “I’ve been really focusing on where I had the nerve damage in my left leg. I still have 15% atrophy in that leg, but I’m working around that, trying to strengthen up some of those other stabilizing muscles.”

— Braun Strowman via interview with Muscle and Fitness

Flair says fans will appreciate her upcoming turn more, teasing a possible return to a darker side soon.

"This is what I’ll say, when I do go back to being bad, I think it’ll just be appreciated more by the people that couldn’t understand or didn’t appreciate the being bad. You’ll have got your fix of this and then when I do go back bad and whatever that looks like, when… maybe it’ll just have a bigger impact.”

— Charlotte Flair via Ring The Belle

SMACKDOWN RESULTS: MAY 29, 2026

Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss interrupted Jade Cargill, Michin and B-Fab

Jade Cargill defeated Alexa Bliss with Jaded after outside chaos. Post-match, Cargill attacked Bliss again, hitting Jaded onto a steel chair.

Axiom defeated The Miz in Spain after flickering lights caused distractions. He sealed the win with a Spanish Fly and Golden Ratio in front of his home crowd.

Tama Tonga & Talla Tonga beat Damian Priest & Royce Keys after outside chaos. A distracted Priest fell to Talla’s Chokeslam for the loss.

Sami Zayn defeated Matt Cardona after surviving a Rough Ryder and delivering a Helluva Kick to secure the victory in a hard-fought match.

Carmelo Hayes and Ricky Saints argued in front of Trick Williams

Carmelo Hayes and Ricky Saints battled to a double count-out after a heated ringside brawl prevented either man from returning to the ring before the count of 10.

Chelsea Green returned to action and defeated Nia Jax after Tiffany Stratton’s unseen title shot on Jax allowed Green to steal the pinfall victory.

Cody Rhodes and Gunther engaged in an intense faceoff

Cody Rhodes says he aims to expand beyond wrestling, including projects like Street Fighter, but only after finishing his WWE career.

"I want to do more of that. What we do in the ring is tell stories. I’d love to do it outside of falling down in the pro-wrestling ring, but that’ll come when this is done. Cena’s a great example; Ric Flair’s another great example. Hulk Hogan, Triple H, my boss," he said.

Cody Rhodes says holding the top WWE title brings responsibility and his goal is to keep it as long as possible while focusing on what’s next.

"Beyond that, there’s a few matches left on the board at WWE I haven’t had, and there will be new matches coming about each day because we have so many guys getting locked and loaded down in NXT that I’ll probably want to touch before all is said and done. Moving into Hollywood is a definite natural extension of what we do next. Just being able to tell stories. Batista, Dwayne, Cena, Terry Funk even," he added.

— Cody Rhodes via The Rich Eisen Show

R-Truth explains why he can’t fully play a heel in WWE, discussing his Ron Killings character and fan connection.

"I think those hundreds of amazing people, they wanted to R- Truth. They want the guy that made them feel. You know what I'm saying? Laugh and that's what they wanted. It wasn't the mean guy or not the mean guy. Well, Ron Killings was the guy that he just wasn't a nice R-Truth. You know, he felt like he was owed something. He felt like they took advantage of him. He felt like he was overlooked," he said.

R-Truth reflects on his 2011 heel run, agreeing it’s hard for fans to accept him in different characters once they get used to one version.

"They won't buy it. That's what happened when I turned heel first time, they cheering and Vince thinks it's not going to work. It's cool for you to do things that should be booed," he added.

— R-Truth via Six Feet Under with The Undertaker

Seth Rollins admits he prefers being a heel, saying it suits him better than playing a babyface like Cena or Rey Mysterio.

"You know, the truth is I'm not very good at being the hero. I can do it in short spurts, but I'm not like Cena. I'm not like Rey Mysterio. I get bored of myself, and I think people get bored of me. I much prefer being a bad guy. I think it suits me better. But most of my favorite moments are being a piece of trash," said Rollins."

— via ESPN’s Highlights

Johnathan Coachman claims CM Punk is indifferent about show placement post–WrestleMania 42, blaming creative for underusing him despite his pay.

"Here's the crazy part, Vince. I don't think he cares. Remember the interview he did a few months back? When he said, 'I don't care if I'm first or last. I get paid the same.' There's no more bonuses. There's no more pay-per-view money. There's none of that. I get paid a salary. Every two weeks, that check comes, or every week. So, he's probably like, 'S**t, I'm 46 years old.' They don't want to use me? No problem. I'll be honest with you. That's how I would be," Coachman said.

— via Behind The Turnbuckle Studios

Dominik Mysterio reveals what he would do if he wins the WWE Money in the Bank contract.

“The last thing any of those boys want is for me to have that Money in the Bank briefcase. I’m an absolute sicko. I’ll cash in while you’re taking a sh*t. I don’t care. They do not want me with that money in the Bank briefcase. You’ve heard of Dennis the Menace? I’m going to be Dominik the Menace. I’ll be intolerable. It’s not going to fun for anybody but me," he said.

— Dominik Mysterio via Main Event Club

Cody Rhodes speaks out on Brock Lesnar’s return.

"I was set that Brock [Lesnar] had retired, and that’s good for me, because I got two victories on Brock. So, the idea that he retired, I can say I got those two victories. Now that I’m not sure really anymore. It concerns me. Brock concerns the entire locker room because he is such a presence. He’s so difficult to beat in any aspect of our game, and just an absolutely genius businessman and unbelievable, unbelievable athlete."

— Cody Rhodes via ESPN Unsportsmanlike