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Cody Rhodes Pulled From WWE World After WrestleMania 42 Injuries

Posted by admin on April 19th, 2026

Cody Rhodes left WrestleMania 42 Saturday still holding the Undisputed WWE Championship, but the effects of his match are already impacting his schedule. WWE has removed him from a planned WWE World appearance following the event.

After his main event match against Randy Orton at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Rhodes was set to take part in a WWE World meet-and-greet on April 19, 2026. That appearance has now been canceled due to injuries he sustained during the match. Fans who purchased photo opportunities and autograph sessions were informed of the change.

The notice sent to fans stated:

“Due to injuries sustained at WrestleMania Cody Rhodes is no longer able to make it to WWE World. Unfortunately, this means your photo op and/or autograph have been cancelled.”

Rhodes’ match with Orton was one of the most physical bouts on WrestleMania 42 Saturday. The contest included outside involvement from Pat McAfee and a table spot involving Jelly Roll, leading to a chaotic finish. Despite the intensity, Rhodes managed to retain his championship.

While he secured the victory, the aftermath has clearly taken a toll. WWE’s decision to pull him from WWE World indicates that the injuries were significant enough to prevent immediate public appearances during WrestleMania weekend.

There is currently no official update on the severity of Rhodes’ condition or how long he may be affected. It is also unclear if this situation will impact his in-ring schedule in the coming weeks.

With WrestleMania weekend still ongoing, Rhodes’ absence from WWE World raises questions about what comes next for the Undisputed WWE Champion following a demanding title defense.

Cody Rhodes Pulled From WWE World After WrestleMania 42 Injuries

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Paige Set For WWE World Appearance After WrestleMania 42 Return

Posted by admin on April 19th, 2026

Paige is not slowing down following her return at WrestleMania 42, as WWE has already confirmed her next appearance for WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas.

WWE announced on April 18, 2026 that Paige will be part of WWE World on April 19. The confirmation came shortly after her in-ring return, keeping the spotlight on her during one of the busiest stretches on the WWE calendar.

The company shared the news on social media with a direct message to fans.

“Just one day after her @WWE return at #WrestleMania, Paige is heading to #WWEWorld!”

Paige’s appearance follows a major moment at WrestleMania 42 Saturday, where she stepped in as a late replacement for Nikki Bella. She teamed with Brie Bella and captured the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships. The unexpected title win quickly became one of the standout developments of the event.

After the match, Paige reacted to her return and title victory, showing excitement about being back in WWE.

“I’m backkkkk… did you miss me? Another debut. Another championship baby.”

With WWE confirming her WWE World appearance immediately after WrestleMania, it shows the company is moving quickly to feature her during the weekend’s activities. Rather than limiting her return to a single match, WWE is continuing to present Paige as a key part of the ongoing WrestleMania festivities.

Her scheduled appearance on April 19 keeps her momentum going following a high-profile comeback and title win. It also signals that WWE plans to keep her visible as the fallout from WrestleMania 42 continues.

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WWE Announces 50,816 Attendance for WrestleMania 42 Saturday

Posted by admin on April 19th, 2026

WWE confirmed the official attendance for WrestleMania 42 Saturday, which took place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The event featured several major matches and notable moments throughout the night.

The card included high-profile bouts such as Seth Rollins vs. Gunther, AJ Lee defending the Women’s Intercontinental Championship against Becky Lynch, and Cody Rhodes facing Randy Orton for the Undisputed WWE Championship. These matches helped shape a packed opening night for the annual event.

John Cena served as the official host of WrestleMania 42. During his appearance, Cena addressed the crowd and revealed the attendance figure for WrestleMania 42 Saturday. He announced that 50,816 fans were in attendance for the show.

The same segment also featured a major personal announcement from Bianca Belair. She returned on stage and shared that she is expecting a child. The reveal marked a significant moment during the broadcast and added to the night’s headline moments.

WrestleMania 42 Saturday combined championship matches, returns, and announcements in front of a large crowd in Las Vegas. WWE now moves forward with the second night of the event following a strong turnout for the opening show.

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CM Punk Refused To Watch Brock Lesnar Break Undertaker’s Streak At WWE WrestleMania XXX

Posted by admin on April 19th, 2026

WrestleMania XXX is infamously known as the PLE where The Undertaker’s fabled WrestleMania Undefeated Streak finally came to an end, when “The Beast Incarnate,” Brock Lesnar, defeated him. The end result was painful for many fans, but even a then-retired CM Punk claims he simply couldn’t watch the match.

“I remember Paul Heyman calling me and being like, ‘You need to watch Brock’s [WrestleMania XXX] match,’ and I was like, ‘I’m not watching Brock’s match, I don’t give a s**t,'” he claimed during an interview on “All The Smoke,” adding that Paul Heyman kept persisting that he should watch the match no matter how many times he refused, before he realized why his former manager was so adamant. “I was like, ‘Wait, who’s he wrestling?’ ‘He’s wrestling The Undertaker.’ And I went: ‘Oh, okay.’ I didn’t watch it, but I understood why he wanted me to.”

Punk took an “out of sight, out of mind” approach to the business during his hiatus, and avoided it even while his wife, AJ Lee, still worked and wrestled in WWE.

“I remember, I didn’t watch anything until that next WrestleMania, and I was like, ‘Well, I’m going to order it, because I’m going to watch my wife,'” he claimed.

The veteran then noted that he ended up missing the locker room and the camaraderie within pro wrestling, and as the years went by, this made him miss the sport, especially after acting in “Heels” and working alongside WWE broadcasters on Fox.

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Former WWE Star Matt Striker Recalls Hosting NXT During Original Era

Posted by admin on April 19th, 2026

Matt Striker during his stint hosting "NXT" while it was a game show.

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Matt Striker initially introduced himself to the WWE audience as a mid-card heel, known for his Striker’s Classroom segments where he would berate the crowd. Later on in his WWE stint, Striker ended up hosting “NXT” during it’s time as a reality competition. In an interview on “Muscle Memory with MuscleManMalcolm,” he looked back on his WWE hosting days.

“The idea came from the executive producers as well as the Chairman,” he claimed. “I had such a great opportunity to work with so many up-and-coming stars, and it really helped – for my eye – to see ‘that one’s going to be a star, that one’s going to be a star.'”

Striker then took a look at the roster at the indie event he was attending, PWE Expelled, claiming that the skills he learned from “NXT” have shown him that there are several future stars in the promotion. Circling back to his gig hosting “NXT,” Striker expressed that it was ultimately a great opportunity for him as he got to see indie stars like Bryan Danielson make it in WWE.

“It was good for me because my career started grassroots – I’m an indie guy before anything,” he stated, adding that it reinvigorated the idea within his mind that dreams can come true. “I think that’s something people need to hear every single day.”

After “NXT,” Striker would go on to do commentary for promotions like Lucha Underground, AAA, NJPW, and TNA.

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