— The newly formed alliance between WWE Champion CM Punk and Paul Heyman was an idea that was pitched just a few weeks ago. After turning CM Punk heel at RAW 1,000, WWE saw that he was still getting a lot of cheers and WWE wanted to go further with Punk’s heel turn. Considering the two are close friends and Heyman still has a ton of heel heat coming off Brock Lesnar “retiring” Triple H, Punk and Heyman together was a natural fit.
— AWA wrestling returns to ESPN Classic tonight at midnight ET.
— Former FCW developmental talent Robert Anthony was interviewed by Top Rope radio and had the following to say on the Jerry Lawler situation… “I heard about what happened and my first reaction was this was fake. I’m friends with a lot of guys there and I texted one guy asking what happened and they told me that it was real and I was speechless.”
— Here are today’s confirmed WWE Superstars matches:
* Natalya vs. Alicia Fox
* Cody Rhodes vs. Zack Ryder
* Tensai vs. Justin Gabriel
* Santino Marella vs. Jinder Mahal
100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Stephanie McMahon *WITHOUT MAKEUP*!!! WHOA – WTF?!?!?
WWE: ESPN Reportedly To Broadcast Condensed Version of Royal Rumble 2026, Bianca Belair Broken Finger Injury & Surgery Update, Backstage Update on Current Main Roster Call-up Plans for Sol Ruca
WWE: John Cena on Original Plans for His Match at Crown Jewel Perth, Big E on His In-Ring Retirement Decision, Jaida Parker Out of Action with Neck Injury, New Trademark Filed
TNA: Chris Bey Reflects on His Broken Neck Injury Recovery, Dani Luna Makes Surprise Return at TNA No Surrender 2026, Mustafa Ali on His Reasons For His Decision to Re-Sign with TNA
