— The state of Connecticut’s investigation into WWE’s independent contractor classification is continuing, and is believed to be related to unemployment taxes.
— Several other WWE writers were let go last week in addition to Christopher “Big Dick Johnson” DeJoseph. It is said that an additional 2-4 writers were released because management was unhappy with the financial results of the last quarter and they want to bring in “fresh blood with new ideas.”
— The announcers were kept in the dark as to the finish of the main event Sunday night, which helped lead to Matt Striker blowing the call at the end of the match and shouting “John Cena is Free!”
Michael Cole on Struggle of Following Jim Ross’ Commentary Style in WWE & Dealing with Family Medical Crisis Early Into His WWE Career
WWE SmackDown Results – July 17, 2026 – CM Punk & Cody Rhodes To Address Altercation After WWE SNME, Interim WWE Women’s Title Ladder Qualifiers Matches
AEW Redemption Notes: “Speedball” Mike Bailey vs. Kyle Fletcher for AEW International Title Set for Grand Slam Mexico 2026, Maya World Wins TBS Title, Andrade El Idolo Wins AEW National Title, Willow Nightingale Wins AEW Women’s World Title, 7/29 Dynamite Show Card
