Inside the Squared Circle

Amid fan fury over Pat McAfee's role as Orton's caller in the Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton WM42 feud, could it spark changes?

• WWE unusually allows...

WWE backstage backlash intensifies against Pat McAfee's role in the Cody Rhodes-Randy Orton Undisputed Title feud ahead of WM42 and Backlash:

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Punk-Reigns explodes in verbal war: Reigns' pre-tape exposes Punk's hypocrisies (Shield, Heyman); Punk admits envy for Reigns' dynasty, apologizes...

Jey Uso won't reach these heights again, per the WrestleMania Stock Report, as WWE eyes WM42 while reviewing WM41 card stars' past year performance.

• NXT evolution: Current system is 'a lot healthier' than OVW days, with agility, padded rings, Shawn Michaels coaching, and NIL-ready facilities like...

Gunther-Seth rivalry boils over on April 13 Raw, days from WrestleMania 42:

• Rollins blindsides Gunther, demands answers beyond Heyman
• Gunther...

Separate signings on Raw amp up stakes for their WM42 Night 2 opener after last week's brawl:

• Pearce mandates split segments; Heyman warns against...

Key status on Zoey Stark's return amid women's injury wave:

• Rehabbing at Performance Center post-surgery, staying focused.
• No return before...

MyBookie drops WM42 props for Reigns vs. Punk World Heavyweight Title and Femi vs. Lesnar:

• Reigns-Punk victory: Pinfall -600, submission +350
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Cody's unbreakable bond with his theme:

• Locked in to Kingdom since indie days through AEW/WWE, a massive hit for him and Downstait.
• Catchy over...

Veteran updates from Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp:

• Sheamus: Torn labrum from Nov 2025 tourney, out few more months due to age/shoulder issue; misses...

• NXT glow-up: Now 'a lot healthier' than Cody's OVW days, with agility rings, Shawn Michaels coaching, recovery suites for NIL athletes.
• McAfee...

Roman Reigns faces uncertainty post-WM42:

• Current WWE contract ends May 2026; new deal a formality with same limited schedule, possible raise.
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• Late Pivot in Boston: RAW's main event switched to non-title, letting The Vision win big without title stakes—pure creative adaptation to...

Will Roman Reigns' Raw appearance clarify his WrestleMania 42 role?

• Selective spots amplify impact but blur continuity
• Fuels narrative ambiguity...

• Meltzer update: Nikki Bella's ankle injury leaves her WrestleMania 42 spot "too close to call", possibly decided last minute – just 5 days away.
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• Agreements on upsets: Orton beats Rhodes for Undisputed title to advance story; Femi tops Lesnar in monster clash.
• Six-man split: Usos/Knight end...

Epic WrestleMania relics from the last 5 years, ranked:

• #7: Paul Heyman betrays Roman Reigns (WM 41, Night 1)
• #6: Cody Rhodes returns to WWE (WM...

NXT heats up post-Stand & Deliver:

• Tony D'Angelo and Lola Vice, newly crowned champs, face first title defenses at WWE NXT Revenge
• No time wasted raising the stakes for the duo
• Defenses come with high drama ahead

CM Punk shuts down retirement speculation at 47, unlike Cena and Styles who've stepped away. "We're creeping towards 'the end' [but] not anytime soon. Everybody, stop asking," he blasts ahead of headlining WrestleMania 42 vs. Roman Reigns.