Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
— As we noted late last night here on the website, WWE referee Justin King will undergo undisclosed surgery in a few weeks and is expected to be sidelined for several months. The surgery is not related to any injuries on the job.
— John Cena was moved to both the 10pm and the 11pm timeslots on this week’s RAW from CM Punk’s hometown of Chicago because Punk’s TV ratings patterns haven’t been good. While many feel that Cena’s feud with Kane is going to lead to a Cena heel turn, it seems highly unlikely that officials will turn a guaranteed ratings draw like Cena.
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WWE NXT Notes: Jaida Parker vs. Nattie in Submission Match Set for NXT Heatwave 2026, Kali Armstrong Beats Zaria In Singles Match & Gets Added to NXT Women’s N.A. and WWE Speed Women’s Titles Unification Match at NXT Heatwave, 9/1 Show Card
WWE: Talla Tonga on Haku Was Originally Supposed To Return On 7/24 WWE SmackDown Show, Kyoki (Hiromu Takahashi) Makes WWE In-Ring Debut Prior To 8/24 WWE RAW Show, Jordynne Grace Working on Research Paper on Why Female Athletes Outperform Males In Wrestling Developmental, ESPN Unlimited To Increase Prices
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