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Backstage News On How Jordynne Grace’s Injury Affects WWE’s WrestleMania Plans Jordynne Grace looks set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering an ankle injury during a recent WWE Main Event taping against Alba Fyre. This is a huge blow for both Grace and WWE, with it expected that the former TNA Knockouts champion would feature on one of the two nights of WrestleMania. And now the Self Made Pro YouTube channel has reported that WWE was planning to have a high-profile triple threat match for WrestleMania 42, pitting Grace against Giulia and Tiffany Stratton for the Women’s United States Championship.

Backstage News On How Jordynne Grace’s Injury Affects WWE’s WrestleMania Plans

Dakota Kai Wrestles Under Her New Name For The First Time Since WWE Release Former WWE wrestler Dakota Kai, released by the company last year, has made her highly anticipated return to the ring at EVE’s Wrestle Queendom 8 in London, England. Competing under the new ring name Charlie, she challenged Kris Statlander for the EVE International Championship, but ultimately the AEW star retained following three piledrivers. Fans in attendance have since praised Charlie’s strong performance in her first bout after nearly a year away, marking what is believed to be a full-time comeback to women’s wrestling. 37-year-old Charlie, real name Cheree Crowley, debuted in 2007 as Evie and went on to sign with WWE in 2016, becoming Dakota Kai.

Dakota Kai Wrestles Under Her New Name For The First Time Since WWE Release

WWE Star Stephanie Vaquer Addresses Past Domestic Violence Ordeal To acknowledge International Women’s Day on March 8, 2026, WWE star Stephanie Vaquer shared a powerful message on Instagram addressing her past domestic violence experience with ex-partner El Cuatrero. The Chilean wrote, “This Women’s Day, a huge hug to all women, especially those who, like me, spoke up and reported despite fear and threats. He is still free, but I am still alive, and I will keep fighting for the truth and justice until the end.” Vaquer made the horrific allegations in 2023, leading to El Cuatrero’s arrest and nearly 2 years of incarceration.

WWE Star Stephanie Vaquer Addresses Past Domestic Violence Ordeal

Former NXT Champion Mandy Rose Confirms Whether She’ll Wrestle Again Since her 2022 WWE release over spicy content, Mandy Rose has thrived outside of wrestling, apparently earning 10 times her old salary through OnlyFans and other projects. And now, in a recent Prince St. Pizza podcast interview, the former NXT Women’s Champion called her WWE departure “the end of my career” and noted she went out “on top.” This seemingly confirms he has no intention of wrestling again, especially after adding, “I don’t want to be 50 years old and can’t get out of bed.

Former NXT Champion Mandy Rose Confirms Whether She’ll Wrestle Again

WWE Ring Announcer Alicia Taylor Calls Out “Creepy AF” Obsessive Fans WWE ring announcer Alicia Taylor, who has worked with the company since 2018, has publicly addressed fans via her Instagram Story, calling out increasingly frequent “INSANE and CREEPY AF” behavior, including daily voice messages, invitations to hang out, dinner offers, concert plans, and expectations of constant replies. Taylor emphasized that responding to support messages does not mean friendship, stating, “If you are a fan and I respond to you, this does not mean that we are now BFFs,” urging respect for boundaries. 45-year-old Taylor, real name Alicia Warrington, a lifelong WWE fan and former professional drummer, joined WWE in December 2018, first as a host for NXT post-shows.

WWE Ring Announcer Alicia Taylor Calls Out “Creepy AF” Obsessive Fans

Nikki Bella’s Ex-Husband Artem Chigvintsev Explains Why Dating Is Difficult For Him Now Nikki Bella’s ex-husband, professional dancer Artem Chigvintsev, has revealed on The Glamorous Grind Podcast that his 2024 mugshot from a domestic battery arrest continues to haunt his personal life. According to the divorcee, despite the charges being dropped and the case dismissed, the photograph dominates online searches, making dating challenging, noting it’s “The first thing that comes up when they Google me.” “But even the dating world isn’t that simple. I’m not dating right now, but I’ve had conversations with people, and the first thing that comes up when they Google me is my mugshot.

Nikki Bella’s Ex-Husband Artem Chigvintsev Explains Why Dating Is Difficult For Him Now

Jordynne Grace Acknowledges Suffering Injury Before SmackDown Before this week’s episode of SmackDown, news spread online that WWE superstar Jordynne Grace suffered an injury during the Main Event tapings and was unable to leave the ring unaided. The former TNA Knockouts Champion has now confirmed this herself on X.com, sharing photos of herself in a wheelchair and later on crutches. While the precise injury wasn’t confirmed, Grace captioned one of the photos taken alongside fellow injured wrestler Chelsea Green, the “ankle sisters.“ 30-year-old Grace, born Patricia Parker, first debuted in 2011 and, after time on the independents, became a prominent part of TNA.

Jordynne Grace Acknowledges Suffering Injury Before SmackDown

Lola Vice Reveals Origin Of Her Relationship With Damian Priest During a recent interview with Denise Salcedo, Lola Vice shared how her romance with fellow WWE star Damian Priest began. The NXT wrestler and the WWE main roster standout first connected as friends at the WWE Performance Center, with Priest later offering her advice after a match on Monday Night Raw, which ultimately led to her agreeing to dinner with him. Since then, the pair have kept their relationship relatively private while sharing occasional glimpses in public, such as holiday photos and travel moments. “I did a Main Event match on Raw, and I remember he was there giving me advice.

Lola Vice Reveals Origin Of Her Relationship With Damian Priest

Kris Statlander Laments Missing Out On Getting Pizza-Themed Name For One-Off WWE Appearance In a recent interview with Chris Van Vliet, former AEW Women’s World Champion Kris Statlander discussed the quirky original plans for her 2019 WWE SmackDown debut. Teaming with Karissa Rivera against The IIconics, the put-together pair were initially set to be named the Brooklyn Pizza Connection, with ring names Saucy and Cheesy. However, the idea evolved into the Brooklyn Belles, and they settled on using their first names, Kristin and Karissa. Statlander stated, “That would have been iconic to have been either Saucy or Cheesy.“ “Originally, the team name was supposed to be the Brooklyn Pizza Connection, and we were supposed to be named Saucy and Cheesy … Then it was the Brooklyn Belles, and then just used our first names.

Kris Statlander Laments Missing Out On Getting Pizza-Themed Name For One-Off WWE Appearance

Sunny’s WWE Hall Of Fame Ring Is Back On The Market Tammy “Sunny” Sytch sold her WWE Hall of Fame ring in 2016, citing a desire to move on from wrestling, with it subsequently disappearing from view. However, it has now resurfaced for sale in a Port Orange yard sale group on Facebook, priced at a reasonable $7,000, reduced from $8,999. Sytch, who is incarcerated, is unlikely to be involved in the sale, and the previous owner is likely just looking to recoup their investment. “Sunny’s WWE Hall of Fame ring it’s engraved with her name Gold color with the classic WWE logo on top.

Sunny’s WWE Hall Of Fame Ring Is Back On The Market

Sunny’s WWE Hall Of Fame Ring Is Back On The Market Tammy “Sunny” Sytch sold her WWE Hall of Fame ring in 2016, citing a desire to move on from wrestling, with it subsequently disappearing from view. However, it has now resurfaced for sale in a Port Orange yard sale group on Facebook, priced at a reasonable $7,000, reduced from $8,999. Sytch, who is incarcerated, is unlikely to be involved in the sale, and the previous owner is likely just looking to recoup their investment. Inspired by real sports, WWE introduced Hall of Fame rings for inductees almost two decades ago, creating one of the most prized items in the business.

Sunny’s WWE Hall Of Fame Ring Is Back On The Market

Bianca Belair Shares Unfortunate Update Following Recent Surgery Bianca Belair, who has been sidelined since suffering a broken knuckle at WrestleMania 41 recently underwent surgery to address ongoing issues after nearly a year out. However it appears anyone hoping she’ll be back in action soon will be disappointed as she has disclosed in an Instagram update that she is still dealing with pain and her finger keeps stiffening back up, saying “It feels like I’m constantly starting over.“ “Most days after therapy this is what happens. My finger just stiffens back up. It feels like I’m constantly starting over and everything it’s painful.

Bianca Belair Shares Unfortunate Update Following Recent Surgery

Two TNA Wrestlers Have Quit The Company In shocking news, Fightful Select reports that TNA Wrestling has lost two talents, as Steph De Lander and her husband, Mance Warner, have both quit the company. Their departure stems from a dispute regarding De Lander’s medical clearance to return to the ring after neck surgery. TNA has reportedly refused to clear her, despite De Lander having obtained clearance from WWE’s spinal surgeon and publicly declaring her neck to be 100% healed. As of writing, TNA has not commented publicly on the situation. “Fightful Select’s Sean Ross Sapp has learned that Mance Warner and his wife Steph De Lander have both quit TNA Wrestling.

Two TNA Wrestlers Have Quit The Company

AEW Talent Confirms Her Upcoming Departure From The Company On Monday, Fightful Select reported that AEW’s Lady Frost is set to become a free agent in the coming weeks, unless plans change, ending her run. And now, confirming this herself, the popular wrestler has taken to X.com, tweeting that she’s on the loose and acknowledging her gratitude for the memories. While primarily wrestling for AEW’s sister brand, ROH, her last appearance for the company came at Collision, where she lost to Mina Shirakawa. 40-year-old Frost, real name Brittany Steding, debuted in 2018 and would appear on WWE Raw as Jamie Frost in a brief squash match against Asuka. 

AEW Talent Confirms Her Upcoming Departure From The Company

Indie Wrestler Identified As Andrade El Idolo’s Latest Flirty Ringside “Fan” Continuing his gimmick of getting close to female fans in the crowd, Andrade would again pose for a selfie on this week’s episode of Collision during his match with Tomohiro Ishii, receiving a kiss and having a hand placed on his chest. And now the handsy woman has been confirmed as B3CCA, who would tweet the selfie after the match aired, captioned “Good girls go to heaven, Bad girls go to #AEWCollision”.  B3CCA, previously known as Basic Becca, is a prominent indie wrestler from Boston, Massachusetts, who debuted in January 2020.

Indie Wrestler Identified As Andrade El Idolo’s Latest Flirty Ringside “Fan”

Bully Ray Calls Out Toxic Fans While Remembering Hana Kimura Former WWE and TNA star Bully Ray has shared a poignant reminder on X.com of the devastating impact of cyberbullying online, using the tragic death of Hana Kimura as an example of what being exposed to social media toxicity can lead to. While Kimura’s death wasn’t linked just to pro wrestling fans, unfortunately, many in the IWC can be just as vicious as those who effectively bullied the Japanese wrestler turned reality television star into taking her own life. “As a not so gentle reminder… My friend Hana took her own life because of cyberbullying and hateful comments on this app.

Bully Ray Calls Out Toxic Fans While Remembering Hana Kimura

Update On Penelope Ford’s Ankle Injury During this week’s episode of Dynamite, Penelope Ford landed awkwardly on a moonsault to the outside, leaving fans concerned she had broken her ankle. However, in encouraging news, Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Live reported that she only suffered a sprain and that Ford is expected to return to the ring relatively soon. This is especially positive as Ford had only just returned to the ring following another injury, which had already delayed MegaBad’s tag division push. 33-year-old Ford joined All Elite Wrestling in 2019, initially working alongside ex-boyfriend Joey Janela before stepping into the ring herself.

Update On Penelope Ford’s Ankle Injury

AEW Star Deactivates Her X.com Account Amid Fan Backlash On February 25, 2026, during an AEW Dynamite women’s tag team title match in Denver, Penelope Ford suffered an injury after landing awkwardly on a moonsault to the outside. And while it meant the match finish had to be changed, the injury was deemed accidental, with no backstage blame on anyone. However, so-called fans on X.com swiftly targeted Cameron, accusing her of failing to catch Ford properly. And now seemingly overwhelmed by the harassment, Cameron has deactivated her account entirely, disappointing her genuine fans. Initially, it was feared that 33-year-old Ford had suffered a broken ankle, but, according to Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Radio, the injury is just a sprain.

AEW Star Deactivates Her X.com Account Amid Fan Backlash

Ex-WWE Star Kaitlyn Opens Up About Devastating Leak & How Fans Made It Worse Former WWE star Kaitlyn has opened up in a new YouTube video about the 2017 leak of her private photos, likely from an iCloud hack or someone close to her, which are still haunting her to this day. According to Kaitlyn, who is no longer in the business, this would lead to bizarre fans showing up at her autograph signings, asking her to sign them, which she understandably found triggering. “What really sucks is that a couple of years ago, I don’t know who it was, whether it was someone I knew or someone who hacked my iCloud, but someone accessed photos of me that I did not want public and put them on the internet.

Ex-WWE Star Kaitlyn Opens Up About Devastating Leak & How Fans Made It Worse

Penelope Ford’s Injury Prompted An On-the-Fly Change In Women’s Tag Championship Match The AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship match between champions Babes of Wrath and challengers MegaBad took an unfortunate turn on Dynamite when Penelope Ford suffered a legitimate injury after landing a moonsault to the outside. And now, Fightful Select reports that after medical staff deemed Ford unable to continue, an audible was called, leading to Lena Kross causing a DQ rather than the planned finish. As of writing, updates on Ford’s condition are pending, but most fans aren’t optimistic. “During Babes of Wrath vs. Megabad, Penelope Ford sustained an injury that took her out of the match.

Penelope Ford’s Injury Prompted An On-the-Fly Change In Women’s Tag Championship Match

Potential Spoiler On Injured AEW Wrestler Returning To Television This Week Queen Aminata has been absent from the ring since October 2025 due to a serious neck injury. However, she has now shared a positive update on her vlog, divulging “I won’t be back on TV until the 25th in Denver,” indicating she’ll be at this week’s Dynamite/Collision taping at the Mission Ballroom in Colorado. Still, despite the medical clearance, she revealed she’s nervous about bumping again, which is understandable. “So I’m hoping to be back pretty soon. The doctor changed my schedule, and I won’t be back on TV until the 25th in Denver … I don’t know why I’m freaking out about it.

Potential Spoiler On Injured AEW Wrestler Returning To Television This Week

Rebel Details Her Heartbreaking Physical Decline Following Pulmonary Lymphoma Diagnosis AEW wrestler Rebel, real name Tanea Brooks, has shared a heartbreaking health update on Instagram, detailing her severe physical decline amid her battle with primary pulmonary lymphoma. In the emotional video, the former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader revealed her hands are “clawing,” making basic tasks like opening bags, cooking, brushing teeth, or even wiping difficult. Additionally, she disclosed that she now relies on a walker to prevent falls and struggles with speech, chewing, and swallowing. “I’m doing speech therapy for my speech. Chewing and swallowing are difficult. I’m getting occupational therapy to help me raise my hands because they’re clawing.

Rebel Details Her Heartbreaking Physical Decline Following Pulmonary Lymphoma Diagnosis

Liv Morgan Discusses Finding Love & Starting A Family During an appearance on Raw Talk, WWE star Liv Morgan opened up about her perspective on romance, admitting she occasionally desires a romantic partner but isn’t stressing over it. Still, as she’s immersed in her demanding WWE career, which comes with a grueling travel schedule, she’s not actively seeking love. Additionally, she confirmed she’s open to motherhood, saying, “I’d love to have little me running around,” but that improving her family’s life is her current focus. “I have moments where I’m like, I’d like to find a partner, but I’m not stressing the timing of it.

Liv Morgan Discusses Finding Love & Starting A Family

Former Riott Squad Member Confirms Her Pro Wrestling Retirement During an appearance on the Wise Traditions podcast, Sarah Logan, formerly known as Valhalla in WWE, confirmed she is permanently done with wrestling. After her initial WWE release in 2020, she returned in 2022 but departed again in June 2025 when her contract expired, and has now stated she is content with her new life as a full-time homesteader, farmer, and mother on her family’s 20-acre land. Additionally, she would credit her Catholic faith for helping her finally find peace and grounding after years of travel. “The day I got fired, I started looking into starting a farm here because we had land.

Former Riott Squad Member Confirms Her Pro Wrestling Retirement

Ex-WWE Talent Puts “Entitled Little B*tch” Janel Grant On Blast Over Her Lawsuit In a controversial new episode of her Too Much Information podcast, Shelly Martinez has harshly criticized Janel Grant, the former WWE employee who filed a lawsuit in 2024 accusing Vince McMahon of assault, trafficking, and coercion. The retired wrestler would insist the relationship was a consensual choice for career and financial gains, going as far as to call Grant an “entitled little b*tch” and claiming who deserves life’s harsh lessons rather than sympathy. “I get Janel Grant and where she’s coming from. But I’m here to say it’s a choice, and she chose to have this arrangement with McMahon.

Ex-WWE Talent Puts “Entitled Little B*tch” Janel Grant On Blast Over Her Lawsuit

Former WWE Talent Claims Vince McMahon Is Plotting To Buy Company Back From TKO According to former WWE personality Jonathan Coachman, on his “The Coach and Bro Show,” Vince McMahon is reportedly quietly exploring a buyback of WWE from TKO Group Holdings, potentially backed by Saudi investors. Obviously, this would be huge news if true, and has been rumored previously. However, without official confirmation from McMahon, WWE, or TKO, the claims remain unverified and speculative within wrestling circles. “It is all over the place that Vince, in a silent way, has now started talking with the Saudi to start engaging with TKO about buying the WWE back, and he would be somewhat of a silent partner … My source reached out to me today, Vince, and he confirmed that that is actively going around at the company and around TKO that those talks are starting right now.

Former WWE Talent Claims Vince McMahon Is Plotting To Buy Company Back From TKO

Jasmin St. Claire Shares Her Controversial Opinion Of Janel Grant Janel Grant is back in the headlines after a rare public appearance last week brought her lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE back to the forefront. Yet while many have commended Grant for having the courage to break her silence and speakout, others remain skeptical about her allegations and motives. Among them is former adult film star Jasmin St. Claire, who has now sparked debate on X.com by arguing that Janel Grant “is not a victim.” This suggests St. Clare sides with McMahon, which is certainly unusual, given how most have publicly tried to distance themselves from the accused.

Jasmin St. Claire Shares Her Controversial Opinion Of Janel Grant

NXT’s Izzi Dame Declares Herself The “IT Girl” In Stunning New Bikini Photo Drop Current NXT Women’s North American Champion Izzi Dame has boldly declared herself the “IT girl” by posting a series of captivating bikini photos on X.com. Featuring her championship belt prominently, the photos blend vacation vibes with confident self-promotion, generating plenty of buzz among fans. As of October 2024, Dame has been in a relationship with Bron Breakker, and many of her replies have therefore called him a very lucky man. Original Photo Credit: x.com/izzi_wwe 26-year-old Izzi Dame, real name Franki Strefling, went from a standout collegiate volleyball player at Eastern Michigan University to a professional career in Cyprus and then to pro wrestling after a WWE scout reached out to her in 2022. 

NXT’s Izzi Dame Declares Herself The “IT Girl” In Stunning New Bikini Photo Drop

Rhea Ripley Shows Off Her Black Eye Following SmackDown During this week’s episode of SmackDown, Rhea Ripley took a stiff blow to the face during her match against Giulia, which clearly hurt. And now the Australian star has taken to Instagram Stories to show off the shiner while sarcastically wishing her hard-hitting opponent a “Happy Birthday.” Still, Ripley has suffered much worse in the ring and remains one of the favorites to win next weekend’s Women’s Elimination Chamber match. Original Photo Credit: instagram.com/rhearipley_wwe 29-year-old Ripley, known for her toughness, has endured numerous injuries throughout her WWE career. Notable ones include a legitimate shoulder injury in 2024 from a backstage Liv Morgan attack, forcing her to vacate the Women’s World Championship, a fractured orbital socket, sidelining her for months, and a broken nose. This, however, is just part of life as a pro wrestler, where wrestling while banged up is considered the norm.

Rhea Ripley Shows Off Her Black Eye Following SmackDown

Melina Lays Out Her Terms For A Potential WWE Return During a new interview with Going Ringside, Melina, the former multi-time WWE Divas Champion, has shared her thoughts on a potential return to the company. Unsurprisingly, she confirmed she would return, but stressed it would only be as a manager, not as an in-ring performer. However, she noted she’d need to see the contract, suggesting it would also depend on the travel schedule, indicating that her time on the road full-time is in the past. “As a manager it would be a yay, but I’d need to know more.

Melina Lays Out Her Terms For A Potential WWE Return