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Mick Foley says he has lost 110 pounds since reaching 372 pounds during the pandemic, bringing his weight down to 260 pounds and substantially improving his mobility and wellbeing. He described his former weight as dangerous and said he now feels better than he did 20 years ago. Foley is open to a cinematic AEW appearance or a limited role at AEW All In London, but doubts he can perform in a full main-event match. He also discussed costly dental problems from his 1998 Hell in a Cell match with The Undertaker, his break with WWE over its relationship with Donald Trump, his upcoming Forty Years of Foley UK tour and a potential biopic starring Paul Walter Hauser.

Rising SmackDown star Ricky Saints says he is targeting the top positions in WWE and believes it is inevitable that he will eventually replace established figures such as Cody Rhodes and CM Punk as a face of the company. Saints, a friend and former colleague of both wrestlers, credits Punk, Rhodes, Paul Heyman and Michael Cole with supporting his development while stressing that friendship will not temper his competitive ambitions. He also reflects on his past AEW exchange with Adam “Edge” Copeland and previews the Rhodes–Punk SummerSlam main event, which he expects to be an intensely improvised, high-quality match. Saints acknowledges losing a recent United States Championship challenge but remains focused on progressing in WWE.

WWE SummerSlam 2026 will take place across two nights in Minneapolis on August 1 and 2, with both events starting at 11 p.m. UK time. UK viewers can watch live or on demand through Netflix at no additional cost beyond their subscription. The advertised cards feature title matches involving CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Liv Morgan and others. Brock Lesnar will face Oba Femi in a Hell in a Cell rubber match, with the event’s Minnesota setting and Lesnar’s recent storyline suggesting it could be his farewell. The piece also highlights Nick Aldis, currently SmackDown general manager, as a potential breakout performer against GUNTHER.

Trick Williams says John Cena’s advice at NXT helped him recognize that he had to create his own opportunities and consistently perform at his best. The WWE United States Champion also discusses his connection with fans, his training partnership and developing on-screen relationship with rapper Lil Yachty, and his custom fur-covered title belt. Williams will defend the championship against Baron Corbin at SummerSlam while targeting long-term WrestleMania success and global cultural-icon status.

Chris Masters recalls the formative period he spent wrestling in Preston and elsewhere in the UK after leaving WWE, including his acclaimed feud with Kris Travis and work with Dave Mastiff and Dave Rayne. He praises the passion of British wrestling audiences and is preparing to return for a three-date GrandSlam Wrestling tour. Masters says he does not expect another major WWE or AEW opportunity, partly because he feels blackballed after a past post about Michael Hayes, and acknowledges the financial pressures of independent wrestling. Although he may retire from performing in about five years, he is considering coaching, producing or other roles within wrestling.

Sheamus is set to leave WWE and become a free agent in October 2026 after reportedly declining a new contract. His longtime friend Claudio Castagnoli declined to confirm whether Sheamus might join AEW, but said Sheamus’s passion and commitment would make his next move worth watching. Castagnoli remains focused on AEW’s Death Riders, upcoming matches at Revolution and All In London, and continuing to perform at a high level. He also reflected positively on his career, Mick Foley’s mentorship, and his past matches with John Cena.

Season three of Netflix’s WWE Unreal shifts from backstage drama toward the personal experiences of wrestlers, exploring injuries, grief, retirement, comeback stories and the pressures of living up to a wrestling legacy. Bron Breakker is singled out for his warmth and potential, while Oba Femi and Trick Williams represent WWE’s future. The series is praised for portraying the physical and emotional realities of wrestling and for handling CM Punk and AJ Lee’s grief sensitively, but criticized for skirting the controversy surrounding Pat McAfee’s WrestleMania role. Overall, the season is viewed as an effective, accessible exploration of the road to WrestleMania, despite offering less candid backstage conflict than earlier seasons.

WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event takes place at Madison Square Garden on July 18, 2026, beginning at 1 a.m. UK time. UK viewers can watch the event live or on demand for free on YouTube rather than Netflix, while the US broadcast remains on Peacock. The advertised card includes CM Punk and Cody Rhodes against GUNTHER and Sami Zayn, a No Disqualification match between Danhausen and JD McDonagh, a Women’s Tag Team Championship bout, and Bayley versus Lyra Valkyria. The event may also provide a setting for former TNA champion Mike Santana to debut for WWE, although no appearance has been confirmed.

Sami Zayn stunned fans by defeating defending champion Cody Rhodes and GUNTHER in the main event of WWE Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia, finally winning the WWE Championship after more than a decade with WWE. His roll-up victory and emotional celebration drew comparisons with Eddie Guerrero's 2004 title win, while Triple H, Kevin Owens and Becky Lynch praised the long-awaited achievement. The result establishes Zayn as a WWE and Grand Slam Champion and is portrayed as one of the company's most memorable underdog moments.

WWE Night of Champions 2026 will take place in Riyadh on Saturday, June 27, with an early 6 p.m. UK start time and a six-match card featuring three championship bouts, the King and Queen of the Ring finals, and a Steel Cage match. The event will stream on Netflix as part of its regular subscription. The article also discusses the possibility of WrestleMania coming to the UK and argues that Oba Femi, rather than Jey Uso, should win King of the Ring and become WWE’s next breakout star.

WWE’s SmackDown event at London’s O2 will start at 6pm so fans can watch England’s World Cup group match against Ghana at 9pm on the venue’s jumbotron. The Budweiser-sponsored screening will be the first football match shown at The O2 and will be included with admission. The event also features matches involving Paige, Jacy Jayne, Nathan Frazer, Rey Fenix, Giulia and Kiana James, while fans anticipate Blake Monroe’s possible debut. England enter the match after beating Croatia 4–2 and could secure qualification for the knockout stage with another victory.

The Traitors star Faraaz Noor is pursuing further opportunities in professional wrestling after debuting at PROGRESS Wrestling in Manchester. He hopes to face Nathan Black one-on-one in a future Manchester event, although no match has been confirmed. Faraaz says he wants to respect the demands of wrestling rather than treat it as a joke, but does not expect to pursue a full-time career because of his other podcast and presenting ambitions. He also discussed his influences, including Randy Orton and Jeff Hardy, and suggested that fellow Traitors cast members Ross and Maz could join him in a wrestling storyline.

Matt Cardona recalls that, early in his WWE career, wrestlers were discouraged from taking photos or requesting autographs from legends because they were expected to act strictly as professionals rather than fans. He now regrets missing such mementoes but recently had Shawn Michaels sign an action figure. Cardona also discusses his return to WWE, his inclusion in WWE 2K26, and the relationship between his former Zack Ryder persona and his current identity. He credits improvements in his gear, physique and attitude with helping revive his career after a difficult period. Cardona is travelling with his wife, Chelsea Green, and hopes to move beyond being merely another WWE performer as he seeks a more aggressive and prominent role.

AAA Noche De Los Grandes featured a highly acclaimed Mask versus Mask main event between Chad Gable’s Original El Grande Americano and Ludwig Kaiser’s El Grande Americano, available to stream free on YouTube. Kaiser won after a match lasting just over 30 minutes, forcing Gable to unmask and earning the support of the Mexican crowd. Fans and wrestling commentators praised the entrances, atmosphere, storytelling, cameos and emotional conclusion as a potential match of the year.

WWE Clash In Italy is scheduled to stream live on Netflix for UK viewers at 7pm on May 30, 2026, with the event taking place in Turin at 8pm local time. The advertised card includes Cody Rhodes versus GUNTHER, Roman Reigns versus Jacob Fatu, Rhea Ripley versus Jade Cargill, Becky Lynch versus Sol Ruca, and Oba Femi versus Brock Lesnar. The piece also outlines WWE’s European tour dates and argues that France, rather than the UK, may be the likelier European host for WrestleMania, although Cardiff remains a strong UK candidate.

WWE SmackDown will air live on Netflix in the UK at 7pm on May 29, rather than its usual 1am time, from the Olympic Arena in Barcelona. The early broadcast is part of WWE’s European Summer Tour, which also includes Clash in Italy and events across several European cities. The episode is expected to feature The Miz versus Axiom and further build Cody Rhodes’s WWE Championship defence against GUNTHER and Rhea Ripley’s planned match with Jade Cargill.

WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event will air on May 23, 2026, starting at 1 a.m. UK time, with British viewers able to watch live or on demand for free on YouTube. The card includes three title matches, including Penta versus Ethan Page and tag-team championship bouts, alongside several women’s matches. The article also previews WWE’s May 31 Clash in Italy in Turin, where Cody Rhodes will defend the WWE Championship against GUNTHER and Roman Reigns will face Jacob Fatu for the World Heavyweight Championship; Brock Lesnar versus Oba Femi is likely to be added.

WWE wrestler Ludwig Kaiser, whose real name is Marcel Barthel, was arrested in Orlando on a misdemeanor battery charge after allegedly attacking a fellow apartment resident. Barthel pleaded not guilty, surrendered to the Orange County Jail after returning from Mexico, posted $1,000 bond and requested permission to travel for work. The case could affect his May 30 AAA Mask versus Mask match against Chad Gable, while WWE and Barthel have not publicly commented.

British wrestler Blake Monroe, whose real name is Mariah May, is preparing to move from WWE NXT to SmackDown and promises a distinctive debut built around her glamorous, sinister “Glamour” persona. She says WWE audiences have not seen a character as versatile as hers and hints that she could debut during the upcoming European tour. Monroe discusses her early career in the UK and Japan, her acclaimed 18-month AEW rivalry with Toni Storm, her interest in facing stars including Rhea Ripley and Tiffany Stratton, and WWE’s willingness to support her elaborate vignettes. She also says she wants to bring Hollywood-style theatrics into wrestling rather than leave WWE for Hollywood.

TNA commentator Tom Hannifan explains that wrestling commentators are sometimes deliberately kept unaware of how matches or show segments will unfold, especially to encourage authentic reactions. He recalls Kofi Kingston’s 2019 WWE championship victory and Steve Maclin’s 2023 TNA title win as career highlights, while praising Byron Saxton’s call during KofiMania. Hannifan says he maintains extensive notes to stay prepared, remains open to expanding into in-ring promos or creative work, and is optimistic about TNA’s progress ahead of Slammiversary on June 28.

London wrestler Lizzy Rain discusses making her WWE debut on NXT and representing Britain alongside fellow UK talent Mason Rook. She describes the emotional moment she received her contract, the support provided by Kit Wilson and Elton Prince, and her heavy-metal-inspired persona, which includes wearing the leather jacket of her late uncle Clive Burr. Training with Jazz at WWE’s Performance Center has furthered her development, while her ambitions include reaching Raw and SmackDown and facing CM Punk. Rain hopes more British and European wrestlers will join WWE and eventually make a global impact.