— As noted late last night here on the website, WWE has now confirmed that on the premiere episode of WWE Main Event, WWE Champion CM Punk will face World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus in the main event. This will be the first-ever televised meeting between the two wrestling heavyweights. WWE Main Event debuts this Wednesday night on ION Television at 8/7 p.m. CT.
— This week on “Backstage Fallout” for SmackDown, The Miz addressed the chaos on “Miz TV,” which resulted in the show’s host being punched in the face by World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus. Wade Barrett also boasted about his dominance after defeating Zack Ryder. Plus, Big Show talks about becoming the No. 1 contender to World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus at Hell in a Cell.
Various: Saraya Posts New Training Footage Ahead of WWE Royal Rumble, Nic Nemeth on Why Match with MJF Is Possible & Him Hoping To See AJ Styles in AEW or TNA After WWE Retirement, Madison Rayne on Potential Future TNA Hall of Fame Induction
Gunther Declares Again for Men’s Royal Rumble Match at WWE Royal Rumble 2026
Backstage Update on Status of Several Potential Surprises for WWE Royal Rumble 2026 Including Chris Jericho, Powerhouse Hobbs, Seth Rollins, & Saraya




