UPDATE: As you know by now, Luke Harper did not work Tuesday night’s WWE SmackDown TV tapings. He worked the weekend tour of Mexico, and is not injured. Another source says it was a “creative decision” to replace him with Erick Rowan on RAW. No other details have been reported regarding the change at this time.
ORIGINAL: Luke Harper’s absence from Monday’s RAW was noticed by many, causing some speculation that he may be getting punished for a picture Chris Jericho posted from the Mexico tour. The kayfabe-breaking picture showed him along with Roman Reigns, Bray Wyatt, Harper and others posing backstage as part of the “Luke Harper Fan Club.” The pic was deleted but spread on news sites. However, a source reports that Harper was not at RAW because of personal reasons and that no such punishment is being handed down.
WWE NXT Notes: NXT North American Title, Kendal Grey vs. Lola Vice for NXT Women’s Title, and Naraku vs. Tony D’Angelo for NXT Title Matches Set for NXT Great American Bash 2026, Naraku Gives Tony D’Angelo Mystery Envelope, Shiloh Hill Wins Mr. NXT Pageant, Zaria Wins NXT Women’s N.A. Title, 6/16 Show Card
WWE: The Undertaker on WWE’s Presentation of AAA & His Creative Vision for AAA, Andre Chase on WWE’s Original Plans For Him, Terry Taylor Reportedly Set To Undergo Knee Surgery, Nikki Bella on Wanting To Work with Rhea Ripley For Her In-Ring Retirement Feud
Various: MJF Pulled from 6/5 Beyond Wrestling Event Due to Knee Injury Suffered at 6/3 AEW Dynamite Show, HOOK To Compete at 6/27 GCW Amerika’s Most Wanted Event, Current Card for 6/4 TNA Impact! Show, Current Card for 6/4 ROH TV Show
