During a conversation with TMZ, Candice Michelle voiced her concerns about the current direction of women’s wrestling, claiming it lacks femininity. The current TNA backstage agent believes the push for equality has caused female performers to diminish what makes them special. She argues that wrestling reaches its greatest heights when men fully embrace masculinity, and women celebrate their feminine energy, pointing to a recent TNA intergender tag match as an ideal example in which distinct gender roles elevated both storytelling and in-ring action.

“I think what we’re missing is a little bit more of the femininity. So what I mean by that is, we’ve pushed so hard, ‘Oh, women are equal to men.’ Like, we get equal time, equal pay. There’s a part of that. But at the end of the day, I want the men to be a little bit more masculine. I want them to be so masculine that I get to drop into my femininity a little bit. Some people look at that as sexiness … We had this intergender tag match not too long ago on TNA. I just loved it because the men were so manly and the women were so great. But the men were like lifting the woman, and they were flying even more. It’s like, we need both energies to make it beautiful.” – Candice Michelle

Michelle found fame during the Divas Era, which spanned roughly 2002 to 2016, and represented a unique chapter in WWE’s women’s division that prioritized glamour, personality, and sex appeal over athletic competition. While stars like Mickie James, Melina, AJ Lee, Beth Phoenix, and Nikki Bella created memorable moments, the era faced criticism for its short matches and male-gaze focus. However, it effectively ended at WrestleMania 32 with the Women’s Revolution taking over, paving the way for today’s more respected, athletic division.

Jonathan Coachman has publicly criticized WWE’s creative team for booking reigning Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan in the 2026 Queen of the Ring tournament. The former WWE commentator highlighted the glaring logical flaw, that the winner earns a title shot at SummerSlam, directly contradicting the fact that Morgan already holds the championship. Coachman argues this decision reveals a lack of basic attention to detail that fans instantly notice.

“THIS is exactly what wrestling fans are talking about when it comes to attention to detail. Unless I am completely missing something or didn’t hear correctly. The winner of the king and Queen of the Ring tournament wins a world title shot at Summerslam. So Liv Morgan is in a qualifying match, and she is the women’s champion. Make it make sense.” – Jonathan Coachman

The Queen of the Ring tournament, launched in 2021 as the women’s counterpart to the historic King of the Ring. It began as an eight-woman single-elimination bracket spanning Raw and SmackDown, with finals at Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia, where Zelina Vega defeated Piper Niven to become the inaugural winner. Then, in 2024, the tournament was tied to a future world title match at SummerSlam. The event was won by Nia Jax in 2024 and Jade Cargill in 2025, offering a major spotlight opportunity to a rising star.

Kevin Owens has shared an emotional social media post while WWE’s Clash in Italy event was airing, admitting he misses wrestling. After undergoing neck fusion surgery ahead of WrestleMania 41, the Canadian wrestler has now endured nearly nine months of painful recovery and frustrating absence from the squared circle he loves. Though sidelined, Owens remains incredibly popular and continues to stay involved with WWE through promotional appearances and mentoring.

Originally booked to face Randy Orton at WrestleMania 41, Owens revealed on SmackDown in early April 2025 that the neck issue he was dealing with, which stemmed from a January match, required surgery. And while he successfully underwent neck fusion in July 2025, as of late May 2026, he remains sidelined from the ring with no return date in sight. However, this may not be a cause for concern, as WWE is likely taking a cautious approach regarding medical clearance to protect its long-term health.

Ahead of Clash in Italy, there was serious concern that Jacob Fatu would have to be pulled from his highly anticipated Tribal Combat match against Roman Reigns. Fatu had been spotted limping heavily after a recent UK house show match with Solo Sikoa, raising concerns about his physical condition. Thankfully, he was medically cleared in time, allowing the match to proceed as planned and suggesting the injury may not have been as severe as initially feared. Still, according to a report by False Finish, WWE had a backup plan in place, with Drew McIntyre discussed as Fatu’s potential replacement.

Following his loss to Fatu at WrestleMania 42, McIntyre stepped away to film the highly anticipated upcoming Highlander reboot in Scotland under director Chad Stahelski. However, with principal photography now believed to have wrapped, the Scottish Warrior is free to return to the ring as soon as creative has something for him. And with WWE’s European tour continuing this week, his next appearance could happen sooner rather than later.

WWE superstar Logan Paul has shocked his social media followers by sharing a gruesome Instagram Story showcasing his recovery from tricep surgery. The image shows vivid yellow and red bruising across his healing arm, which is actually a positive sign of progress. With doctors estimating a six-to-nine-month timeline, fans are closely following the 31-year-old’s comeback to the ring, having become a huge part of Raw in recent times.

Logan Paul burst onto the WWE scene with his in-ring debut at WrestleMania 38 in April 2022, serving as The Miz’s partner and earning instant acclaim for his natural athleticism. He subsequqntly signed a full-time contract in June 2022 and quickly established himself, going on to capture the United States Championship from Rey Mysterio at Crown Jewel 2023. And while many fans still consider him a celebrity outsider, it’s hard to deny his heel charisma and genuine in-ring talent. 

Tiffany Stratton, the charismatic WWE Women’s United States Champion, has again turned heads with a dazzling series of beach photos shared on Instagram. Taken in Spain’s picturesque Llafranc, Costa Brava, amid WWE’s current European tour, the star took a break from the ring to flaunt her athletic physique in a barely-there swimsuit, which saw the like button smashed and the comments section explode with compliments.

27-year-old Startton, real name Jessica Woynilko, is a former gymnast and bodybuilder who has become one of WWE’s brightest stars on SmackDown. After debuting in 2021 and winning the NXT Women’s Championship in 2023, she was fast-tracked to the main roster, where she won the 2024 Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match. From there, she enjoyed a dominant 300-plus-day reign as WWE Women’s Champion and has become renowned for her breathtaking Prettiest Moonsault Ever and “Tiffy Time” persona.

In recent days, Michelle McCool has been on the receiving end of online fan criticism after a quote circulated in which she claimed to have revolutionized women’s wrestling and suggested this was why she was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. However, McCool has now confirmed this is a fabricated quote by using the hashtag #sodumb and making it clear she never said those words, once again highlighting the constant online scrutiny she receives as The Undertaker’s wife.

46-year-old McCool left her career as a middle school teacher to pursue professional wrestling after entering the 2004 WWE Diva Search. From there, he debuted on SmackDown as a manager before becoming a full-time in-ring competitor. This led her to become the inaugural WWE Divas Champion in 2008, and the following year, she captured the WWE Women’s Championship, becoming the first woman to hold both titles simultaneously. Still, many fans remember her best for her time alongside Layla in the LayCool tag team.

TNA legend Christopher Daniels last wrestled in early 2025 on the Jericho Cruise and is officially considered retired. And now, in a recent virtual signing with K&S WrestleFest, Daniels revealed that he stepped away from the ring after reviewing footage of his last bouts and noticing his body slowing down, even as his mind remained sharp. Candidly admitting “I don’t wanna embarrass myself,” it appears the 56-year-old is now fully focused on his influential AEW backstage position.

“I watched some of the last matches of my career. I did a lot of stuff in DEFY in Seattle, Washington, and I watched a lot of those matches and while the mental part of those matches is really, really good at least, I’m very proud of it, I have to be honest and say I wasn’t really in the best of shape, and I could tell that I was slowing down, and so, yeah… the way it ended for me is probably best that it ended, and yeah, I don’t really have a desire to get back into it just because I don’t wanna embarrass myself.” – Christopher Daniels

Daniels presently serves as AEW’s Head of Talent Relations, a key backstage role he has held since the company’s early days. He oversees talent scouting and acts as a vital link between wrestlers and creative leadership. Beyond recruitment, Daniels contributes to storyline development as a producer and coach. He also appears on-screen as the manager of the SkyFlight stable, which features Scorpio Sky, Top Flight, Leila Grey, and Zayda Steel. 

While recently opening a box of WWE Topps trading cards on camera, Rhea Ripley excitedly pulled a coveted Roman Reigns autograph card. This led her to disclose that she actually had to change her planned autograph style because of the Tribal Chief. This was because the WWE Women’s Champion intended to use a simple “RR” signature similar to Reigns’, but had to amend it to avoid confusion.

“A signed Roman Reigns. I’m guessing by everyone’s reaction that is pretty good! That’s the signature that I wanted to do since we’re both RR, and I couldn’t because thank you, Roman. It’s the easiest.” – Rhea Ripley

Today, Ripley uses a bold, stylized autograph that perfectly captures her gothic persona and stands out distinctly from Reigns’ version. Fans occasionally receive an accompanying inscription of devil horns or a face, which significantly increases the signed item’s value. However, this typically only happens at official meet-and-greets or on extremely rare trading cards, keeping these enhanced versions scarce.

Maxxine Dupri is enjoying a well-deserved vacation in Jamaica, soaking up the sun, and is now treating her fans to stunning poolside photos that have social media buzzing. The WWE star shared these gorgeous images on Instagram, posing confidently in a vibrant pink floral bikini with wet hair cascading over her shoulders, as she proudly showcased her toned physique.

The 29-year-old, born Sydney Zmrzel, has quickly become one of Raw’s most promising talents since joining WWE in 2022. She started as a manager before transitioning to in-ring competition with Alpha Academy, eventually winning the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship in 2025 following a strong feud with Becky Lynch. Though she hasn’t been heavily featured on television lately, it has been teased that she is set to join The Vision.

Misha Montana, the partner of wrestler Matt Riddle, has courageously opened up about her devastating miscarriage in an emotional Instagram post. In the update, which was accompanied by a photo showing her arm hooked up to IVs, she revealed she had planned to announce the pregnancy around Mother’s Day, but instead faced the unimaginable heartbreak. Praising Riddle’s support by noting the former WWE star held her hand and cried with her in the hospital.

“I lost a child recently. I didn’t know how hard that would be. It is. I thought Mothers Day was a good time to announce that but God has different plans. So as I sit in Reno after seeing my mom who doesn’t remember me, struggling with a 10 year long battle with Alzheimer’s, all I have to offer is this; be easy on yourself and others. Life is a game we all lose. I’m so lucky to have Matt in my life. No one sees the man that will hold your hand in the hospital crying when you lose a child. That’s the man I love.” – @themishamontana

Known for her bold, heavily tattooed alternative punk persona, Misha Montana burst onto the adult film industry scene around 2021 and quickly rose to prominence with her fearless performances. From there, she has earned over 40 nominations across major award shows, cementing her status as a standout erotic star. However, to pro wrestling fans, she is likely best known for her high-profile relationship with Riddle, with whom she shares a young son.

Lady Frost has openly revealed she was denied entry at the Canadian border because of two DUIs from 19 and 13 years ago. The former AEW and ROH star explained on X.com that this was why she was unable to make her scheduled appearance for GRKWrestling this weekend. Additionally, she reflected on her difficult past while still taking full responsibility for her mistakes as a young adult.

“I got held up at the Canadian border, and apparently they take two DUIs 19 and 13 years ago very seriously. I am not allowed to enter the country until the proper paperwork has been filed. It could take around a year. I have done everything in my power to become a better person after 2013 when I didn’t even want to live … I am so sorry to @GRKWrestling and all of the fans and other workers for missing this show, and future events.” – Lady Frost

Canada maintains stringent border policies under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, which classifies DUIs as serious criminality even for decades-old convictions. This tough stance prioritizes public safety, although options exist for those seeking to still enter, including a Temporary Resident Permit for urgent or temporary visits, which is likely what Frost will pursue in the future.