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Former WWE Champion Was Backstage At NWA’s Latest Powerrr Taping In news that could end up being meaningful for Billy Corgan’s NWA or totally inconsequential, RingsideNews.com has reported that Jinder Mahal was backstage at the latest NWA Powerrr TV tapings on February 21, 2026, in Tampa, Florida. The former WWE Champion, released by WWE in 2024, was reportedly visiting friends on the roster rather than attending in an official capacity. Still, his presence has sparked fan speculation about potential future opportunities with NWA, which returns to Tampa for more tapings on April 25.

Former WWE Champion Was Backstage At NWA’s Latest Powerrr Taping

Photo Of Kevin Owens’ Son Standing Next To Omos Goes Viral A viral post on X.com from @WrestleIsh has exploded with 424K views, featuring star Kevin Owens' son, Owen Steen, posing alongside the towering 7'3" Omos at a convention. The 18-year-old himself is believed to stand at an impressive 6'8", dwarfing his WWE star father, yet is still noticeably shorter than the Nigerian wrestler. Owens recently disclosed that he was considering a wrestling career himself, fueling speculation about a potential WWE future.

Photo Of Kevin Owens' Son Standing Next To Omos Goes Viral

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.

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

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…

Jasmin St. Claire Shares Her Controversial Opinion Of Janel Grant

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.

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.

Melina Lays Out Her Terms For A Potential WWE Return

D-Von Dudley Defends Kevin Nash’s Character Amid Racist Remark Backlash D-Von Dudley has come to the defense of fellow WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash amid widespread backlash over Nash’s recent comments about rising star Je’Von Evans. While appearing as a guest on the DukeLovesRasslin podcast, Dudley argued that Nash’s referring to Evans as “a little bit too Mr. Bojangles” stemmed from poor word choice rather than racial prejudice.

D-Von Dudley Defends Kevin Nash’s Character Amid Racist Remark Backlash

Vince Russo Reveals Scrapped Angle That Was Even Too Controversial For Him During a recent appearance on the Two Man Power Trip podcast, Vince Russo disclosed that he recently abandoned a potentially highly controversial angle for Juggalo Championship Wrestling. The planned storyline would have centered on wrestler Mecha Wolf being apprehended mid-match by an "ICE" figure in riot gear, instantly provoking outrage over immigration implications. Yet the long-term plan was for this to be a swerve, with it revealed that the man in the riot gear was actually former WCW star Glacier.

Select Vince Russo Reveals Scrapped Angle That Was Even Too Controversial For Him
Vince Russo Reveals Scrapped Angle That Was Even Too Controversial For Him

Hard-Hitting Veteran Expected To Be WWE Evolve’s New GM Following Stevie Turner’s departure as EVOLVE’s on-screen General Manager, Bodyslam.net is reporting that veteran wrestler Timothy Thatcher is set to take over this role. Thatcher, known for his technical, hard-hitting style during his NXT run, has recently contributed to WWE’s ID program behind the scenes and even wrestled for the EVOLVE brand in 2025. This change signals a shift toward a tougher authority figure for the show’s direction.

Hard-Hitting Veteran Expected To Be WWE Evolve’s New GM

NWA’s Tiffany Nieves Declares Herself “TV’s Most Attractive” With Breathtaking Selfie Drop Current NWA World Women's Television Champion Tiffany Nieves has grabbed fans' attention on social media by sharing a series of selfies where she proudly declared herself "Not your equal. TVS MOST ATTRACTIVE." The New York-born wrestler of Puerto Rican descent is highly regarded by many who feel it's only a matter of time before she is signed to a major company, and clearly, when this happens, she has the self-confidence to fully embrace the opportunity.

NWA's Tiffany Nieves Declares Herself "TV's Most Attractive" With Breathtaking Selfie Drop

The Phibes Philes: Bela Lugosi & The Invisible Ghost Bela Lugosi had a complicated relationship with Dracula, the role that made him a legend. When Universal began work on their now-classic "Dracula" adaptation (released in 1931), Lugosi wasn't even their fifth choice for the titular bloodsucker. Even though Lugosi portrayed the role on Broadway to great success in 1927, Universal Studios simply had no interest in the Hungarian actor. But Lugosi campaigned aggressively for the part, refusing to accept "no" for an answer.

The Phibes Philes: Bela Lugosi & The Invisible Ghost

Former WWE Star Reveals Randy Orton Wanted Him To Be His Surprise WrestleMania 41 Opponent When Kevin Owens was pulled from his highly anticipated match with Randy Orton at WrestleMania 41 due to injury, WWE gave his spot to Joe Hendry. And while it has been speculated that other names, such as Rusev, Aleister Black, and Jeff Hardy, were considered potential opponents, Matt Riddle has now revealed, during a new interview, that Orton suggested he get the opportunity.

Former WWE Star Reveals Randy Orton Wanted Him To Be His Surprise WrestleMania 41 Opponent

Daughter Of 90s Wrestling Star Was Participant At WWE’s Recent Tryouts Last week, WWE held its latest set of tryouts at the Performance Center in an attempt to find the stars of the future, with names like Valentina Rossi, Miranda Alize, Notorious Mimi, and Nikki Blackheart in attendance. And now it has been noted that Marie Malenko, the daughter of legendary technician Dean Malenko, was also a participant in Orlando. The third-generation wrestler actually only just made her in-ring debut last month for NOAH in Japan, but clearly has the family background to be a top talent despite her inexperience.

Daughter Of 90s Wrestling Star Was Participant At WWE's Recent Tryouts

Jacob Fatu Reveals The Shocking Full Extent Of His Recent Dental Work Due to requiring dental work, Jacob Fatu took several months off WWE television, with the company using a scripted backstage attack on SmackDown to explain his absence. And now, while appearing on Busted Open, he has revealed he had to have 11 teeth removed, noting that the number was initially 12, but seemingly, his dentist managed to save one. This amount of work explains why he was gone for so long, and therefore, an angle was needed.

Jacob Fatu Reveals The Shocking Full Extent Of His Recent Dental Work

Britt Baker Breaks Silence Amid Long AEW Absence & Confirms Her Dentist Status During a recent interview with TikToker Adam Glyn, former AEW Women's World Champion Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. directly addressed her absence from AEW television, saying she loves it when fans talk about her and that they should "stay tuned." This suggests there is a chance of her return to AEW fans' screens in the near future, with Tony Khan having previously expressed similar hope.

Britt Baker Breaks Silence Amid Long AEW Absence & Confirms Her Dentist Status

Girlfriend Of Former WWE Talent Spotted At Latest Performance Center Tryout WWE is currently holding tryouts at the Performance Center, with talents previously scouted looking to earn a contract. And while there are plenty of well-known indie talents currently trying to impress, the big talking point after Shawn Michaels shared a video on X.com of those in attendance is that Miranda Alize is notably among them. Alize's participation is notable because she and her girlfriend, Nixon Newell, recently appeared on AEW television but cut their time in the company short because they didn't agree with the booking plans.

Girlfriend Of Former WWE Talent Spotted At Latest Performance Center Tryout

Bianca Belair Shows Off The Gruesome Result Of Her Finger Surgery Bianca Belair has been sidelined for nearly a year after suffering an injury to her knuckle joint from her WrestleMania 41 match against Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY. Initially, it was hoped she would only be out for a few months, but it was later determined that surgery was required when rehab failed. And now, having been operated on, the WWE star has taken to…

Bianca Belair Shows Off The Gruesome Result Of Her Finger Surgery

Carmella Shows Off Her Striking New Look Leah Van Dale, the former WWE Superstar known as Carmella, is no longer an active in-ring performer due to a grueling 60-hour labor, which left her with lingering mobility issues. However, she is still living her best life, happily married, raising her two children, and taking on other projects. And now, indicating she hasn't deserted her "Most Beautiful Woman in All of WWE" persona, she has shared a new photograph on…

Carmella Shows Off Her Striking New Look

Emmy-Winning Actor Confirms He Is Set To Star As Mick Foley In Limited TV Series During a recent interview with The Stunner, Paul Walter Hauser, the Emmy-winning actor known for "Black Bird" and "Richard Jewell," revealed he is officially attached to portray WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley in a limited TV series. However, it should be noted that the exciting project is in its early stages and not yet sold to a network, meaning it could be several years before the biographical drama hits fans' screens.

Emmy-Winning Actor Confirms He Is Set To Star As Mick Foley In Limited TV Series

Talk Is Jericho: Dolph Lundgren On Drago, Stallone & 40 Years Of Rocky IV Dolph Lundgren joins to talk about the making of Rocky IV and the creation of one of the most iconic villains in movie history – Ivan Drago! Dolph shares the story of getting dismissed at his first audition for being “too tall,” how he eventually landed the role, and how Sylvester Stallone completely reimagined Drago after meeting him. He breaks down his screen test, the acting choices that made Drago so cold and calculated, and how lines like “I will break you” became part of the pop culture lexicon.

Talk Is Jericho: Dolph Lundgren On Drago, Stallone & 40 Years Of Rocky IV

Janel Grant Breaks Silence On Her Lawsuit During Rare Public Appearance Janel Grant, a former WWE employee who is currently suing Vince McMahon and WWE for sexual abuse, trafficking, and coercion, has publicly addressed the lawsuit during a speech made at a Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence event. During this, she would discuss being "globally outed" by the Wall Street Journal and claimed that the NDA that McMahon allegedly coerced her into signing became a tool for exploitation.

Janel Grant Breaks Silence On Her Lawsuit During Rare Public Appearance

Dave Grohl Reveals Why Foo Fighters Fired Drummer Josh Freese Foo Fighters fans were surprised when the band fired drummer Josh Freese just a few years after taking the place of the late Taylor Hawkins. Freese said he didn’t see the dismissal coming and has been careful to make many comments on it for fear of generating click-bait headlines. “I did really enjoy the two years I spent with those guys, however, and they were good to me … until they weren’t,” …

Dave Grohl Reveals Why Foo Fighters Fired Drummer Josh Freese

Steve Perry Responds To Rumors He’s Rejoining Journey Legendary singer Steve Perry has long been out of Journey, but fans have held hope that he might return to the band in some capacity, even more so following the group's announcement of their “Final Frontier” farewell tour.  Further speculation of Perry’s return was fueled by keyboardist Jonathan Cain who said he and guitarist Neil Schon had been talking with Perry about a possible guest appearance.

Steve Perry Responds To Rumors He’s Rejoining Journey

Dark Side Of The Ring” Drops Cryptic Tease For One Of Next Season’s Potential Topics The popular wrestling series "Dark Side of the Ring" has hinted at a potential episode in its upcoming seventh season that will cover the life of the late Ray Traylor, best known to wrestling fans as The Big Boss Man. Producers shared a cryptic Instagram Story showing a Big Boss Man action figure in a dimly lit setting, with flashing red and blue lights and visible filming equipment, strongly suggesting that production was underway on his story.

Dark Side Of The Ring" Drops Cryptic Tease For One Of Next Season's Potential Topics

Stephanie Vaquer’s Ex-Boyfriend El Cuatrero Breaks Silence On His Domestic Violence Arrest Arrested in March 2023 on charges of domestic violence and attempted femicide, Stephanie Vaquer's ex-boyfriend, El Cuatrero, spent nearly two years in custody before being released on March 7, 2025. And now, during a new interview on Nuestra Santa Voluntad, the luchador has denied the allegations by insisting he did nothing wrong, and says he holds no resentment toward Vaquer, saying he doesn't want to hold on to anger while claiming to trust the Mexican legal system.

Stephanie Vaquer's Ex-Boyfriend El Cuatrero Breaks Silence On His Domestic Violence Arrest

Roxanne Perez Discloses Health Reason Behind Her Recent Absence From The Ring Roxanne Perez hasn't wrestled since the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia, and now on TikTok, she has revealed that her absence stems from needing surgery to remove a benign mass in her back, which had caused significant pain for months. The former NXT Women's Champion explained she didn't want time off but prioritized her health. No return timeline was specified, though she said she'll be wrestling again "

Roxanne Perez Discloses Health Reason Behind Her Recent Absence From The Ring

Harley Cameron Proves She’s A Beach Babe In Eye-Popping Photo Drop Harley Cameron is currently living her best life, having established herself as a top AEW talent after having a 2025 to remember. And now to demonstrate this, the Australian has shared a photograph on social media of herself on a sun-kissed beach proudly displaying her AEW Women's World Tag Team Championship belt. Cameron captioned the photo, "Tell me something you're thankful for…

Harley Cameron Proves She's A Beach Babe In Eye-Popping Photo Drop

Mercedes Moné Claps Back At Fan Calling Her ‘Out of Touch’ Over Premium Text Service When Mercedes Moné announced that fans could text her for $99.99 a month, many criticised the AEW wrestler for charging so much money. Yet this initial backlash wouldn't change anything, and the premium service has been in place for some time, and users are believed to be very satisfied. However, the service has again become a topic of conversation after Moné called the price she charges "

Mercedes Moné Claps Back At Fan Calling Her ‘Out of Touch’ Over Premium Text Service

Pioneering Former Long-Time WWE Employee Dies In sad news, Kerwin Silfies, a pioneering WWE director, has passed away at the age of 75 after privately battling health issues. Joining the wrestling promotion in 1985, he directed innumerable programs for WWE, including WrestleMania's and Saturday Night's Main Events, making him a key part of WWE's global expansion. Yet despite his contributions to the company's success, he was furloughed in 2020 and subsequently replaced by Marty Miller, who currently directs Raw.

Pioneering Former Long-Time WWE Employee Dies

Kevin Nash Deletes Apology Amid Escalating Backlash Over Je’Von Evans Remarks Kevin Nash sparked controversy earlier this week with remarks about NXT star Je’Von Evans, calling his persona “Mr. Bojangles,” a label many found racially insensitive. However, while the WWE Hall of Famer would take to X.com on Tuesday evening to issue an apology, seemingly defending the term “Uncle Tom” in literature and regretting “Mr. Bojangles…

Pioneering Former Long-Time WWE Employee Dies