WWE: Elio LeFleur Underwent Successful Shoulder Surgery, AJ Lee on “If I Could Bring Somebody Back To WWE, I’d Pick Paige And Kaitlyn”, Ric Flair Says WWE is Trying to “Destroy” His Legacy

Elio LeFleur Underwent Successful Shoulder Surgery

As noted before, WWE NXT talent Elio LeFleur has been out of action for WWE’s NXT brand since this past March due to an arm-related injury. LeFleur vacated his WWE Speed Men’s Championship due to him being unable to compete for at least the next six months.

LeFleur provided an update earlier today on Twitter stating that he had underwent successful surgery on his shoulder.

“Surgery was a success. See you soon. 💪”

Surgery was a success.
See you soon. 💪 pic.twitter.com/bdPuk6LNzB

— Elio LeFleur 🌸 (@ElioLeFleurWWE) April 7, 2026

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AJ Lee Comments on “If I Could Bring Somebody Back To WWE, I’d Pick Paige And Kaitlyn”

Sports Illustrated’s The Takedown on SI held a recent interview with WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion AJ Lee. One of the topics discussed included Lee wanting WWE to bring back Paige, former Saraya in AEW, and Kaitlyn to the company.

“I love Paige… if I could bring somebody back, her and Kaitlyn. Let’s get them back.”

Lee also stated that she believes Paige deserves to see the strides that the company has made in recent years.

“It would be great. She’s so talented and I knew it from day one. We’d always joke that I was her fairy godmother and I just took her under my wing and tried to protect her. And just to see her now, it would be kind of heartwarming and healing, and she would be a great addition to this locker room. I think this place has really come a long way and the women work together so beautifully, and they’re so supportive. I would love for her to experience just how fun it is now.”

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Ric Flair Says WWE is Trying to “Destroy” His Legacy

WWE Hall of Famer and wrestling legend Ric Flair announced earlier today on Twitter that he is no longer allowed to have merchandise with clothing manufacturer Roots of Fight due to issues involving WWE.

Flair stated that it was WWE’s call for his deal with Roots of Fight to be removed and claimed that the company has been trying to “destroy” his legacy in wrestling.

In an interesting note, other WWE Hall of Famers such as Bret “The Hitman” Hart, Roddy Piper, Randy Savage, Andre the Giant and Iron Sheik and current WWE talents CM Punk and Rey Mysterio currently have merchandise available for sale on Roots of Fight’s website.

“I Woke Up This Morning To Find Out That I’m No Longer Allowed To Be With @rootsoffight Per @WWE. Let Me Think- I’m The Only Wrestler To Ever Be On 30 For 30 & Ranked In The Top 25 Of All Time, An Emmy Nominated Documentary-Courtesy Of The WWE, Which I Should Have Won But l Lost To A Team Not An Individual. 21 World Championships, But I Always Played By Your Rules And Kept It At 16. Paid Vince McMahon Back 800k When He Said He Would Forgive It. I Honored It. Fortunately, I Still Make 1 Million Dollars From The GREAT Ryan Fiterman @FitermanSports. 500k From Ric Flair Drip. And Thank God For @TonyKhan. What More Of My Legacy Do You Want To Destroy WWE? You All Grew Up Loving Me And I Set The Bar. Now You Are Trying To Kill Me And Diminish My Legacy. Thank You, But It Ain’t Happening. Nice Try. LFG!”

I Woke Up This Morning To Find Out That I’m No Longer Allowed To Be With @rootsoffight Per @WWE. Let Me Think- I’m The Only Wrestler To Ever Be On 30 For 30 & Ranked In The Top 25 Of All Time, An Emmy Nominated Documentary-Courtesy Of The WWE, Which I Should Have Won But l Lost… pic.twitter.com/1VP8cxSz4o

— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) April 7, 2026

Flair has been under a contract with AEW since November of 2023.