— WWE announced during RAW this week that while the Board of Directors looks for a replacement for John Laurinaitis, they are “reaching out to former General Managers” to host the show on a weekly basis. Mick Foley is this week’s RAW and SmackDown host.
— It was announced on RAW this week that Chris Jericho will return to WWE RAW next week. His suspension ends later this week.
— There was talk of Metallica performing at WrestleMania 28 but it never happened for unknown reasons. There is now talk of the band performing live at SummerSlam.
Various: Shotzi Blackheart Wins MLW Women’s World Title at 6/6 MLW Fusion Show, Backstage Update on Myla Grace’s TNA Release, More TNA Talents Contracts Reportedly Expiring Within Two Months, Indies/Misc.
The Butcher & The Blade Reportedly Departed from AEW
WWE SmackDown Notes: Raquel Rodriguez Advances in 2026 Queen of the Ring, Kiana James Splits From Giulia & Giulia Responds Attacking James, Chad Gable & War Raiders Appears, Dominik Mysterio Advances in 2026 King of the Ring, 6/12 Show Card
