— While it’s assumed that a lot of Zack Ryder’s current push comes from officials being impressed by what he’s done on his own, it’s said that CM Punk is mostly responsible. Punk has went to WWE management on numerous occasions and told them to get behind Ryder.
— Kevin Nash is booked for two non-WWE events during the weekend of the Royal Rumble. Nash is being advertised as part of Fight the World’s show on January 27th in Long Island, New York as well as January 28th in Elmhurst, New York for a meet & greet and autograph signing.
WWE SmackDown Ratings – Oct. 23, 2026 – Down
AEW Dynamite Notes: Steven Borden Returns & Don Callis Family Accepts Blood & Guts Match Challenge for 11/4 Blood & Guts 2026 Show, The Dogs Turns on Death Riders & Gabe Kidd and Aligns With Bang Bang Gang, Queen Aminata Wins Shot at TBS Title, Ilja Dragunov Makes AEW In-Ring Debut, 10/28 Fright Night 2026 Card, 10/24 Collision Card
Shotzi Blackheart Clarifies Comments About WWE Not Allowing Her To Wrestle In TNA Despite NXT-TNA Partnership
