Posted By: Ben Kerin on Apr 14, 2026 
Charlotte Flair has opened up about the deeply personal experiences that have shaped both her life and her career, offering a rare and emotional look behind the success fans see inside the ring.
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Posted By: Ben Kerin on Apr 14, 2026 
Johnny Sins could be the next surprising crossover name to show interest in professional wrestling, and he is already pointing to a current WWE performer as evidence that the transition can succeed.
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CJ Perry has shared a mix of personal stories and behind the scenes insight that paint a fuller picture of both her early WWE journey and Miro’s mindset heading into WrestleMania 42.
Writing in her debut column, Perry reflected on a moment from her first days in WWE that stuck with her long after it happened. Feeling out of place and unsure of herself, she found herself alone in catering with Randy Orton, debating whether to approach him or stay out of the way.
“I remember when I first started in WWE, I found myself in catering with Randy being the only other person in there. It was like that high school movie scene where I didn’t know whether I should go and sit in the corner alone like a nerd, or go say hi to the prom king quarterback. I almost scraped the skin off my face walking along the wall trying to avoid him, but ‘The Viper’ called me over and gave me advice on wrestling, storytelling and WWE in general.”
What followed turned into a lesson that would shape how she approached her career from that point forward.
“Wrestling friction gets resolved in the ring,” he told me. “So even though you’re a manager now, it won’t always be like that, so get in there before every show and practice.”
Perry made it clear that moment stayed with her, especially as she transitioned into a more active role. It also highlights the kind of mentorship that often happens behind the scenes, shaping careers in ways fans rarely see.
While reflecting on her own past, Perry also offered a revealing and often humorous look at life with Miro as he prepares for one of the biggest matches of his career at WrestleMania 42.
Set to compete in a six man Ladder Match for the Intercontinental Championship, Miro will share the ring with Penta, Rey Mysterio, Dragon Lee, Je’Von Evans, and JD McDonagh in what is expected to be one of the most chaotic matches of the weekend.
Despite his reputation as a powerhouse, Perry joked that fans may be underestimating just how agile he really is.
“And speaking of masterful physical things, my husband is going to WrestleMania. Rusev, the Bulgarian lion, is going to show the world that he’s always been a secret lucha bro. I know people wonder how a tank like my husband is going to fare in a ladder match, but I’ve seen him do a 960 splash. He’s honestly one of the most buoyant men I’ve ever met, and he usually gets into our bed by moonsaulting off the wardrobe.”
Beyond the humor, Perry also revealed just how seriously Miro is taking this opportunity. She explained that he has returned to Bulgaria to prepare, fully committing himself to what could be a career defining moment.
“And I know Miro is treating this match as a turning point in his career because he’s gone home to Bulgaria to train for it. Every night I get the Rocky montage videos of my husband lifting rocks and running the streets, and I can see in his eyes and hear in his voice that he’s ready for this.”
Cathy Kelley was unintentionally pulled into the action during the April 13 episode of WWE RAW when an in-ring interview segment quickly broke down into a fight between Liv Morgan and Stephanie Vaquer.
The segment began in a standard way, with Kelley preparing to interview Vaquer inside the ring. That plan changed almost immediately. Before any questions could be asked, Morgan attacked Vaquer from behind using a title belt. The sudden strike started a fight that spread across the ring within seconds.
As the two competitors exchanged blows, Vaquer collided with Kelley, knocking her to the mat. The incident placed Kelley directly in the middle of the altercation, a rare situation for the longtime backstage interviewer. Despite the collision, Morgan and Vaquer continued fighting without pause.
WWE officials rushed to the ring to restore order, but the situation did not calm down. Morgan grabbed a microphone and demanded an immediate fight. She delivered a heated message before throwing the microphone toward Vaquer. Vaquer responded by picking it up and answering back before charging at Morgan again.
The fight resumed, forcing referees and producers to step in once more. The confrontation carried a level of intensity that resembled a major event buildup rather than a standard interview segment.
After the situation was finally brought under control, Kelley was helped to the backstage area by officials. The moment was notable as it marked one of her first physical involvements on WWE programming in years.
The segment added further tension to the ongoing rivalry between Morgan and Vaquer, showing that their issues are far from settled as WWE continues to build toward its upcoming events.
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A Polymarket trader made more than $252,000 by taking advantage of another scoring error made by UFC announcer Bruce Buffer.
For the second time in two weeks, Buffer misread a fight’s outcome, ruling Chris Padilla a Majority Decision winner over MarQuel Mederos at UFC 327. After a commercial break, commentator Jon Adik said that the fight had actually been scored as a Majority Draw.
Per a report by “Decrypt” on the matter, Polymarket had assigned Padilla a 99.9% chance of winning the fight. But after the mistake was announced, each fighter’s odds changed to 50-50. During that time, the trader wagered $500 on Mederos, resulting in an approximately 50,000% gain.
The happenstance creates a greater scrutiny for prediction markets and their lack of regulation, considering mistakes from Buffer two weeks in a row have created a new opportunity to manipulate markets, intentional or otherwise.
The report points to a trader named “JESUSCHRISTISGOOD” on Polymarket, among a handful that placed wagers following Buffer’s mistake. Their profile pointed to a since suspended account on X that explained how the error was caught ahead of time.
The user reportedly said they checked the fight’s official scorecard, and “after doing some maths” determined that the decision was different to what had been announced.
Polymarket, as well as chief rival Kalshi, has said that they’re refining systems for detecting suspicious transactions, while it has been argued that their platforms should be bound by tighter restrictions to prevent insider trading and market manipulation.
Polymarket and UFC agreed a partnership in November last year.
“By bringing prediction markets to the broadcast and arena, we’re giving fans a new way to be a part of the action. Not just watching outcomes but watching the world’s expectations evolve with every round,” Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan said at the time.
