WWE has terminated the contract of wrestler Luke Menzies (Ridge Holland) early, citing his recent social media posts as a breach, despite his ongoing recovery from surgery. Menzies expressed frustration over the decision, which was made before his contract's original expiration date of November 14, and he will not receive payment for the remaining days. WWE is covering his medical expenses, but he considers that the minimum support. Menzies has been with WWE since 2018.
WWE Raw on August 18, 2025, features Naomi returning to address her potentially vacated women's world title amid speculation about her injury or personal news, along with key matches including Seth Rollins defending his World Heavyweight Championship and other storyline developments. The episode sets the stage for upcoming Clash in Paris and ongoing storylines involving top WWE stars.
The newsletter covers the social reactions to Hulk Hogan's death, previews WWE SummerSlam's first two-night event, reviews WWE Unreal on Netflix, and updates on AEW, TNA, and CMLL wrestling news.
The Bryan & Vinny Show reviews NXT Great American Bash, describing it as a better-than-average NXT event, and provides updates on Seth Rollins and other wrestling news.
WWE is considering turning Blake Monroe, a recent NXT debutant, from a babyface to a heel, with discussions ongoing about a potential heel run in the near future, despite long-term plans for her character.
The article summarizes the latest wrestling rumors, including Liv Morgan's expected six-month absence due to shoulder surgery, potential new members for Seth Rollins' stable, WWE's interest in moving LA Knight to Raw, and other backstage updates like Gail Kim's status and Jordynne Grace's theme song change. All information is unconfirmed and should be taken with caution.
WWE SmackDown airs its final episode before Money in the Bank, with an emphasis on potential explosive confrontations among the 12 participants in the men's and women's ladder matches, along with various storyline developments and matches involving top WWE stars. The show promises intense promos, tag team action, and storyline progression leading into the pay-per-view event.
At WrestleMania 40, WWE Hall of Famer Bubba Ray Dudley made a shocking return as the special guest referee for a Philadelphia Street Fight, helping The Pride secure a victory. This marked Dudley's first WrestleMania match in over 20 years. The event also saw Damian Priest win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and various other matches, making it one of the biggest events in WWE history.
Speculation is high regarding a surprise appearance by a former WWE Champion on tonight's Day 1 edition of WWE RAW, with Triple H teasing fans to "stay tuned." Fightful Select has indicated uncertainty about the identity of the returning star, confirming it will not be Mercedes Mone. The Rock's presence in Pasadena for College Gameday has led to rumors about his potential appearance, but WWE officials have not confirmed anything. The segment featuring the surprise is slated for a full segment in the middle of the show.
At the AEW Worlds End event, wrestling legend Sting had a memorable interaction with renowned wrestling superfan Vladimir Abouziede, who was featured in the WWE documentary "WWE Superfan: The Story of Vladimir." The moment was captured and shared by AEW on social media. During the event, Sting teamed up with Darby Allin, Sammy Guevara, and Chris Jericho to secure a victory against their opponents.
