— One WWE source recently indicated that it would not be surprising to see the recently released Shelton Benjamin return to the organization. Just before his termination last month, Benjamin returned to college as we noted earlier here on the website. He will be receiving his degree at the end of this semester from the University of Minnesota. It should be noted that Benjamin and TNA had recent talks several weeks ago and one TNA source in the know told TNAWrestlingNews.com that he was under the impression that Shelton was coming in once his 90 day no-compete clause with WWE expired.
— The latest issue of WWE Magazine is on sale now and features John Cena on the cover. Inside is a feature article determining whether there is any stipulation match he is vulnerable to.
— This week’s AM RAW did a .84 (0.8) cable rating with 937,000 viewers.
— Matches taking place on this week’s episode of WWE Superstars (full spoilers are on the newsboard) on WGN America are as follows:
* Christian vs. Dolph Ziggler
* Cody Rhodes vs. Chris Masters
* William Regal vs. Goldust
* Santino Marella vs. Vladimir Kozlov
14 TNA cuts so far at the iMPACT! tapings – more coming this afternoon!
WWE: Backstage Update on WWE’s Start Date Plans for John Cena Classic, Backstage Update on Decision To Hold More Main Roster House Show Events, A&E WWE Ratings for May 17, 2026
AEW Collision Notes: Mark Briscoe Challenges Tommaso Ciampa to Anything Goes No DQ Stip for Their Match at 5/20 Dynamite Show, Tay Melo Surprise Appears & Reunites with Anna Jay, “Speedball” Mike Bailey vs. Darby for AEW World Title and More Set for 5/20 Dynamite & Collision Card
Various: Mayu Iwatani Vacates GHC Women’s Title Due To Fractured Big Toe Injury, Lyra Valkyria on Her Being Interested in Wrestling in AAA & Wanting Matches with La Catalina and Flamer, Indies/Misc.
