— Regarding the reported return of the brand extension to WWE, it was stated on The Wrestling Observer Live that RAW and SmackDown will each have their own set of referees for when the brand split kicks off again later this summer. That was also the case with the original brand extension. The brand split is reported to start July 19 when SmackDown will go live on the USA Network. A draft is currently rumored to take place on the July 11th RAW but that could change.
— Former WWE world champion Seth Rollins celebrates his birthday today. He turns 30 years old.
— WWE Legend Kamala turns 66.
— Former WWE Superstar and tag team champion Chaz Warrington aka Headbanger Mosh turns 45 years old.
— Randy Orton’s uncle, Barry Orton, turns 58 years old.
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WWE: Rayne Leverkusen Reportedly Believed To Have Signed WWE Contract, Lita on Being Open To Potential In-Ring Return & Way Her Last WWE Run Ended Felt “Weird”, Backstage Update on Ava’s WWE Departure
WWE RAW Notes: LA Knight Qualifies for Men’s Elimination Chamber, Rhea Ripley Qualifies for Women’s Elimination Chamber, Bron Breakker Injury Confirmed, Women’s IC Title and World Heavyweight Title Matches Set for Elimination Chamber, Mystery The Vision Attacker Appears, 2/16 Show Card
NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2026 Notes: Drilla Moloney Re-Signs with NJPW, Andrade El Idolo Wins IWGP Global Title Shot, David Finlay & Hiromu Takahashi Give Farewells, Ren Narita Wins NEVER Openweight Title, Ricochet Challenges Taiji Ishimori & GOA Challenges Knockout Bros for AEW National & IWGP Tag Titles
