Brock Lesnar made a surprise return to WWE at SummerSlam 2025 and is now set for an eagerly anticipated high-profile clash against Oba Femi at WrestleMania 42. Many assumed he had missed the business after being forced to step away following his name being mentioned in the Janel Grant lawsuit. However, Lesnar revealed a far more relatable motive on the Spittin Chiclets podcast, saying, “Sh*t, I went back to work so I could feed my kids. You guys should see my grocery bill.” Additionally, he noted he is “back for a short time,” adding to the speculation he intends to retire this year

“Sh*t, I went back to work so I could feed my kids. You guys should see my grocery bill. I had left the company years ago, and I’m grateful that I’m back for a short time here.” – Brock Lesnar

While 48-year-old Lesnar’s WWE deals have been highly lucrative, estimated at $5–12 million per year, his eight-fight MMA career generated $24 million in total earnings, in part thanks to massive PPV shares from the UFC. These massive paydays ensure Lesnar never needs to worry about money again. Therefore, the former WWE Champion was almost certainly joking about needing money to pay his sons’ and daughter’s food bills and likely just wants to add to his fortune before stepping away from the ring.

Wrestling legend Dennis Condrey, a founding member of The Midnight Express, died on March 20 at age 74 after a fall at his home. And now his real-life friend and former colleague, Jim Cornette, has revealed on his podcast that neighbors found the retired wrestler in the hallway, conscious, but having suffered a broken neck and severely damaged his spinal cord. This had heartbreakingly left him paralyzed from the chest down, and while he was placed on a respirator, only end-of-life care could be offered.

“Dennis had fallen in their hallway … In the way he fell, he broke his neck and severely damaged his spinal cord. He was still on the floor when the neighbour found him and was able to turn him over. He was cognisant of what was happening, but by the time the ambulance got there, they got him to the hospital, a number of things happened. The point being he was paralysed at that point from the chest down, and with the injuries that he had sustained, and again with his neck…so they didn’t really have to make a decision. He was on a respirator, but that wasn’t going to last. So his wife, Theresa, was not put in that position, although she would have known what he would have wanted.” – Jim Cornette

Following Condrey’s tragic passing, AEW’s Dax Harwood launched a GoFundMe fundraiser campaign with permission from Condrey’s wife, Theresa. The aim was to cover the funeral expenses and her immediate living bills after losing her beloved husband. Initially, the target was set at the low amount of $3,500, but that was quickly smashed thanks to generous donations from Tony Khan, Chris Jericho, Cody Rhodes, and many others.

During a just-released interview with Chris Van Vliet, former WWE and WCW wrestler Marc Mero was questioned about his ex-wife, Sable’s WWE Hall of Fame credentials. Mero would respond by proclaiming, “Absolutely,” and go on to credit her with bringing massive attention to WWE during the mid-to-late 1990s. Initially, as a valet, Sable’s striking presence and popularity drew significant interest, leading to her becoming an in-ring performer and capturing the WWE Women’s Championship in 1998 for a nearly six-month run.

“Oh, absolutely, the women’s division, they didn’t really have a women’s division so much back then at all. But she brought eyes to the channels. The ratings and everything were very high because of her.” – Marc Mero

While Sable brought glamour and huge ratings to late-90s WWE, several other women also pioneered the division. Alundra Blayze revived the Women’s Championship with strong technical matches, and Luna Vachon added a fierce, intimidating edge with her wild persona. Additionally, Jacqueline Moore became the first African-American Women’s Champion, while Chyna shattered barriers by competing with men and even memorably winning the Intercontinental Championship.

Notorious Mimi, formerly Sloane Jacobs in NXT, has confirmed her triumphant return to WWE through the ID developmental program. The fiery redhead shared photos of her in her ring gear on X, proudly holding the official WWE ID sign, captioned “REDEMPTION @WWEID.” Released in 2022 after a brief NXT run, Mimi is clearly embracing this second chance at stardom, with wrestling fans flooding the post with congratulations, celebrating her comeback.

WWE ID was launched on October 29, 2024, and is designed as a clear pathway for independent wrestlers to join WWE. The program partners with top U.S. indie wrestling schools, granting them official “WWE ID” designation for enhanced training, mentorship, and world-class development resources. Promising talents receive “WWE ID Prospect” status, along with financial support, Performance Center access, and exposure through WWE’s social media platforms.

In a new interview on Barstool Sports’ Spittin Chiclets podcast, former WWE Universal Champion and UFC Heavyweight Champion has declared that his impressive list of accomplishments means “nothing” to him. Instead, he noted that “My kids are my legacy,” and expressed pride in raising respectful sons, Duke and Turk, who are pursuing hockey in Canada. Additionally, he has a daughter, Mya, a champion shot putter who has gone viral several times for her striking resemblance to him.

“For me, none of my championships or none of my accolades, they all mean nothing. It means nothing to me, my kids are my legacy. I mean, in today’s dark-ass world that we’re living in, if you can come out and have good kids, I take a lot of pride in that. When parents come to me and say, ‘Man, your boys are really respectful.’ That pumps my tires, you know?” – Brock Lesnar

48-year-old Lesnar boasts one of the most decorated combat sports resumes in history. In amateur wrestling, he posted a 106-5 college record, capturing the 2000 NCAA Division I Heavyweight Championship at Minnesota along with two Big Ten titles. In WWE, the Beast Incarnate is a 10-time world champion and the man who ended The Undertaker’s WrestleMania streak. He also won the IWGP Heavyweight Championship in New Japan in 2005. He dominated MMA by becoming the UFC Heavyweight Champion in only his fourth pro fight, memorably defeating Randy Couture and Frank Mir.

NXT standout Thea Hail has dropped the ultimate glow-up on social media, proudly claiming her title as the “coolest dad on the block” with a fiery new look that’s turning heads online. The 22-year-old WWE star has completely transformed her long, wavy locks with bold black, vibrant crimson red, and striking silver-blonde streaks that scream attitude. Fans are absolutely losing it over the transformation, flooding the comments with love and praise and saying they can’t wait to see her show it off on television.

Hail, real name Madison Knisley, went from a gymnast to professional wrestling, working briefly in AEW as Nikita Knight before signing with WWE in 2022. Introduced to fans via Chase U in NXT, her athleticism and charisma shone through almost immediately. Still, everyone was stunned when she won the NXT Women’s North American Championship from Blake Monroe after a botched pinfall, becoming the youngest champion. and causing booking plans to change.

While most fans would have preferred he be inducted while still alive, Triple H has announced on social media that Sid Vicious, real name Sid Eudy, is being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 Legacy Class. The Legacy Class was first introduced in 2016 as a special category to honor pioneers and overlooked legends from wrestling’s earlier eras. After going dormant for several years, WWE reintroduced it in 2025 by adding Kamala, Ivan Koloff, and Dory Funk Sr, all of whom were posthumously inducted.

“No matter which moniker you knew him by, Sid’s intensity was palpable across the ring and through your TV screen. A multi-time champion in @WWE and WCW, and a two-time #WrestleMania main event, it’s a pleasure to announce that he will take his rightful place in the 2026 Legacy Class of the #WWEHOF.” – Triple H

Eudy, known as Sid Vicious, Sid Justice, Sycho Sid, and sometimes simply Sid, was a 6’9” wrestling powerhouse. His raw intensity, imposing look, and devastating powerbomb finisher made him a major attraction in every promotion he worked. He frequently switched between WCW and WWF/WWE throughout the 1990s, winning four world championships in total, and memorably, he headlined WrestleMania VIII as Sid Justice against Hulk Hogan and WrestleMania 13 as Sycho Sid against The Undertaker. Sadly, Eudy passed away on August 26, 2024, at age 63 after a battle with cancer. 

WWE Superstar Tiffany Stratton has recently told The Schmo that she frequently receives “pretty weird” requests for feet pics in her DMs from fans. However, anyone hoping she may agree to send some is in for disappointment, as the SmackDown standout and aspiring competitive bodybuilder has firmly shut this down, stating, “No, I do not send feet pics.” Seemingly, Stratton is maintaining strict boundaries with fans and is fully focusing on her rising wrestling career.

“Um, I’ve had a lot of people ask for feet pics. I think that’s pretty weird. No, I do not send feet pics.” – Tiffany Stratton

Foot fetishism actually persists as a quirky undercurrent in professional wrestling, with former WWE star Gene Snitsky incorporating his real-life foot desire into his unhinged character in the mid-2000s. Additionally, Hall of Famer Tony Atlas has openly discussed his shoe and foot fetish in shoot interviews, describing being dominated by women’s feet as humbling. Still, it appears to be a male-dominated interest, as Rhea Ripley recently asked about the “foot community” on Nina Drama’s Kick stream, saying it’s “not my favorite thing” and adding she’s too ticklish for anyone to touch her feet.

WWE NXT star Izzi Dame has fans raving over her stunning transformation, sharing fresh photos on X and describing herself as a “Cutie patootie.” The images showcase her in a stunning new look, with some in the comments going as far as to call her unrecognizable. The former NXT Women’s North American Champion, who captured the title by stunning Thea Hail, only to lose it two months later to Tatum Paxley, continues evolving her persona on the developmental roster, with fan eagerness and anticipation of her eventual main roster call-up.

26-year-old Dame, real name Franki Strefling, is a former standout collegiate volleyball player. She signed with WWE in 2022, going on to debut on NXT Level Up in July 2023. From there, she joined The Culling faction alongside Shawn Spears, embracing a heel persona, and her breakthrough came at NXT New Year’s Evil 2026, where she won her first-ever title, the NXT Women’s North American Championship. And while she would successfully defend the titles on multiple house shows, she dropped it to Paxley in an intense Steel Cage Match at Booker T Appreciation Night.

Former WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton has shared a series of stunning photos on Instagram showcasing a scorching new outfit that could definitely work as an eye-popping special-guest-referee costume. Posing confidently, the 26-year-old declared she is thriving in her baddie era, writing as the caption, “Focusing on being a baddie rn.” The photo drop sparked major buzz in the replies, with fans commenting on her ravishing style and charisma.

Stratton is a former gymnast who joined WWE in 2021 and rapidly rose through NXT, capturing the NXT Women’s Championship in 2023 and holding it for 107 days. Called up to SmackDown, she won the 2024 Women’s Money in the Bank ladder match and cashed in on January 3, 2025, to become WWE Women’s Champion by defeating Nia Jax. And while she enjoyed a dominant 302-day reign, she would ultimately drop the title to Jade Cargill, putting “Tiffy Time” on pause.

AEW’s Penelope Ford is currently sidelined after sustaining an ankle injury from a mistimed moonsault to the floor during the February 25, 2026, episode of Dynamite. Initially feared to be a break, it was soon confirmed to be a serious sprain, and Tony Khan later stated she could miss weeks or even months. And now, for unknown reasons, Ford has unexpectedly deactivated her X account, with fans hoping nothing is wrong with her recovery.

33-year-old Ford, real name Olivia Kippen, is a former gymnast and cheerleader who debuted in 2014 after training at the CZW Dojo. From there, she gained experience in indie promotions like Combat Zone Wrestling and Women Superstars Uncensored before signing with AEW. Initially, as a valet for Joey Janela, she later managed future husband Kip Sabian. However, she is best known nowadays for the tag team MegaBad with Megan Bayne, with many expecting the AEW Women’s Tag Team Championships in their future.

Last summer at Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne’s “Back To The Beginning” farewell concert, Slipknot’s Sid Wilson proposed to his longtime girlfriend and Ozzy’s daughter, Kelly. It was a heartwarming moment that caught Kelly by surprise and went viral for the humorous interaction between Wilson and Ozzy. 

Sid started his proposal: “Kelly, you know I love you more than anything in the world. Then Ozzy jokingly interrupted, “F*ck off. You’re not marrying my daughter.” 

After a quick laugh Wilson continued saying, “Nothing would make me happier than to spend the rest of my life with you. So, in front of your family and all of our friends, Kelly, will you marry me?” Kelly nodded yes while several who witnessed the moment erupted into cheers. 

Sadly, however, TMZ has now reported that Wilson and Kelly have ended their engagement. TMZ reports: “A source tells Daily Mail the couple split amid Kelly’s ‘incredibly difficult’ time dealing with the loss of her father, Ozzy Osbourne, who passed in July 2025.” The couple also share a 3-year-old son, Sidney. 

Recently, fans became concerned with Kelly’s noticeably slimmer frame when she appeared with her mother Sharon to accept a Lifetime Achievement Award for Ozzy at The BRIT Awards. She shot back at online criticism saying: “There is a special kind of cruelty in harming someone who is clearly going through something. Kicking me while I’m down, doubting my pain, spreading my struggles as gossip, and turning your back when I need support and love most. None of it proves strength; it only reveals a profound absence of compassion and character. I’m currently going through the hardest time in my life. I should not even have to defend myself. But I won’t sit here and allow myself to be dehumanized in such a way.”