WWE Files Trademark For New NXT Event

Posted by admin on April 7th, 2026
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With Stand & Deliver having occurred this past weekend in St. Louis, Missouri, “WWE NXT” has no PLE events currently on their calendar, as well as no special episodes of “NXT” TV. But that seems likely to change soon if a recent WWE trademark is to be believed. On Monday, WWE filed to trademark the name “NXT Revenge.” As with almost all wrestling trademarks, the filing seeks to cover the usual applications, most notably “Entertainment services, namely, a show about professional wrestling.”

It’s unclear whether “NXT Revenge” would be used as the name for the brand’s next PLE, or if it will be used for a special television episode. Typically, WWE has run the PLE Battleground as their post-Stand & Deliver PLE, with the 2023 and 2025 editions taking place in late May, while the 2024 Battleground took place in early June. WWE has made no indications on whether Battleground will return, be moved to later in the year, or be scrapped, potentially opening the door for NXT Revenge to become the new post-Stand & Deliver PLE.

Whatever plans WWE has for future PLE, or even special TV events, may be revealed tonight, when the brand returns to the airwaves for their first show since Stand & Deliver. The show will feature several new champions, including Lola Vice, who defeated Jacy Jayne and Kendall Grey to become new NXT Women’s Champion, and Tony D’Angelo, who overcame Joe Hendry, Ricky Saints, and Ethan Page to win the NXT Championship, his first reign with the title since debuting in “NXT” back in 2021. Also set for the show is a new tournament to crown the next Men’s Speed Champion, and Sol Ruca taking on Izzy Dame.

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Pat McAfee Fires Back At CM Punk Over WWE Raw Promo And WrestleMania Comments

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Pat McAfee Fires Back At CM Punk Over WWE Raw Promo And WrestleMania Comments

Pat McAfee didn’t take long to fire back at CM Punk.

Speaking on his ESPN program, Pat McAfee reacted to Punk’s fiery promo from the April 6 episode of WWE Raw, where CM Punk took shots at multiple targets including Vince McMahon, ticket pricing, and McAfee himself.

During that segment, Punk mocked McAfee as “Pat MAGAfee” and labeled him a “no-brain hillbilly” following his involvement in the WrestleMania 42 build between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton.

McAfee first responded on social media, calling Punk a “Punk ass bitch,” before doubling down on his show. He flipped Punk’s comments about ticket prices into a jab, suggesting Punk was effectively admitting he is not a major draw.

“I open my phone, go to X, go to trending. Is that me? Pat MAGAfee? What? What is that about?” McAfee said. “CM Punk, last night, called me Pat MAGAfee and attacked a lot of things. And then he would lay out why he is not worth the price of admission to WrestleMania. ‘Lower the prices now! I’m not worth that much!’ No worries, Mr. Punk. Randy Orton is here to save everything.”

The “MAGAfee” nickname references McAfee’s past interview with Donald Trump on his show.

McAfee is set to be in Orton’s corner for Night One’s main event, where Orton challenges Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Night Two will then see Punk defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Roman Reigns.

Within the storyline, McAfee has positioned himself as someone trying to “save” pro wrestling by backing Orton, arguing Rhodes has failed to sell out WrestleMania as champion heading into the Las Vegas event on April 18 and 19.

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John Laurinaitis Set For Another Public Wrestling Appearance With “Major Announcement” Teased

Posted by admin on April 7th, 2026
John Laurinaitis Set For Another Public Wrestling Appearance With “Major Announcement” Teased

John Laurinaitis is set for another public wrestling appearance, as World Class Professional Big Time Wrestling has announced he will be part of their Fan Appreciation Night fundraiser this Friday, April 10 in Chillicothe, Ohio.

The promotion shared the news on social media, highlighting Laurinaitis’ past WWE roles and teasing a notable announcement during the event.

“WWE’s Former Senior Vice President of Talent Relations and Former General Manager of both Raw and SmackDown, Mr. John Laurinaitis, will be at Fan Appreciation Night,” the statement read. “He promises a groundbreaking announcement that you don’t want to miss. He’ll be on hand for autographs and photo ops from 6 to 8pm and appearing during the wrestling show starting at 8pm.”

The show will be held at Huntington High School as a fundraiser supporting the school’s athletic boosters, with tickets available online.

This booking comes roughly a month after Laurinaitis made a rare appearance at a March meet and greet, where he drew attention and criticism after posting an AI-generated image that appeared to exaggerate crowd size.

Laurinaitis was previously released by WWE amid the allegations detailed in Janel Grant’s lawsuit against WWE, Laurinaitis, and Vince McMahon. Grant’s legal team recently pushed back against efforts to move the case into private arbitration, citing multiple claims involving Laurinaitis. His attorney has since maintained that Laurinaitis was cleared in an independent investigation commissioned by WWE’s Board of Directors and remains the only individual dismissed from the lawsuit with prejudice.

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Ric Flair Blasts WWE Over Roots of Fight Issue, Claims Company Is Hurting His Legacy

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Ric Flair Blasts WWE Over Roots of Fight Issue, Claims Company Is Hurting His Legacy

Ric Flair has publicly criticized WWE after learning he is no longer allowed to be associated with Roots of Fight, turning the situation into a direct attack on the company.

Flair took to social media on April 7, 2026, where he revealed that WWE blocked his involvement with the brand. He questioned the decision while pointing to his long list of accomplishments under the WWE banner.

“I Woke Up This Morning To Find Out That I’m No Longer Allowed To Be With @rootsoffight Per @WWE. Let Me Think- I’m The Only Wrestler To Ever Be On 30 For 30 & Ranked In The Top 25 Of All Time, An Emmy Nominated Documentary-Courtesy Of The WWE, Which I Should Have Won But I Lost To A Team Not An Individual.”

Flair continued by highlighting his championship record and his past relationship with Vince McMahon, referencing financial matters to reinforce his loyalty to the company over the years.

“21 World Championships, But I Always Played By Your Rules And Kept It At 16. Paid Vince McMahon Back 800k When He Said He Would Forgive It. I Honored It.”

He then addressed his current financial position, making it clear that he remains active and successful outside of WWE. Flair referenced his business ventures and also mentioned Tony Khan, signaling he still has strong connections in the industry.

“Fortunately, I Still Make 1 Million Dollars From The GREAT Ryan Fiterman @FitermanSports. 500k From Ric Flair Drip. And Thank God For @TonyKhan.”

Flair’s message took a more serious tone as he accused WWE of attempting to damage his legacy despite his contributions to the business.

“What More Of My Legacy Do You Want To Destroy WWE? You All Grew Up Loving Me And I Set The Bar. Now You Are Trying To Kill Me And Diminish My Legacy. Thank You, But It Ain’t Happening. Nice Try. LFG!”

The situation has now moved into the public spotlight, with Flair making his frustration clear. What could have remained a private business matter has instead turned into a direct dispute, with one of wrestling’s most recognized names openly challenging WWE’s decision.

At this time, WWE has not publicly responded to Flair’s comments. The development adds another layer to the ongoing relationship between Flair and the company, as questions remain about the reasoning behind the move and whether any resolution will follow.

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Triple H Texts Reveal Concerns Over Vince McMahon’s Role During WWE Merger

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Triple H Texts Reveal Concerns Over Vince McMahon’s Role During WWE Merger

Newly surfaced text messages between Triple H and Nick Khan provide insight into internal concerns during WWE’s 2023 merger with Endeavor. The messages show that Paul Levesque was uneasy about the situation and frustrated over Vince McMahon remaining involved after the deal.

The texts were published by Brandon Thurston of POST Wrestling as part of ongoing coverage tied to the merger lawsuit. The case alleges that McMahon influenced the deal with Endeavor to maintain his position within the company amid allegations of misconduct, rather than acting in the best interest of shareholders.

On September 11, 2023, one day before the merger was finalized, Levesque shared his concerns with Khan.

“How’s it going so far? Man, I’m wound tight today. D-Day tomorrow, expecting the worst,” he wrote.

Khan’s responses were deleted in the published exchange, leaving only Levesque’s messages visible.

Later that same day, Levesque informed Khan that McMahon wanted to discuss talent releases alongside corporate cuts. After the merger was completed the following morning, Levesque sent another message indicating that McMahon was pushing for a meeting regarding talent policies.

“Morning! VKM looking to set an in person meeting for today at 4pm with you, Bruce and Ed regarding Talent Policies,” he wrote.

By December 2023, Levesque’s concerns had not eased. On December 9, he reacted to news that McMahon planned to attend a WWE RAW taping in Cleveland.

“Was just told by security that VKM is coming to Cleveland TV Monday. What’s that about??????”

The following day, Levesque expressed frustration with how the situation was being handled by TKO leadership, including Ari Emanuel and Mark Shapiro. He suggested that earlier expectations of McMahon stepping away were not being fully enforced.

“The more I think about it the more I’m kinda disappointed in that Ari convo,” Levesque wrote. “Seems like we are in the same place. ‘I’m gonna tell him to stay out of it or else.’ That’s way different than ‘I’m telling him he’s done. It’s over.’ Kicking the can down the road. Between you and I, it feels like they are both backtracking on the ‘he’s out’ narrative. It’s back to the ‘well if he wants to go to the show now and then’ and ‘if he gives notes and wants to have a 30-minute meeting now and then, ok.’”

At one point, Levesque also raised concern about CM Punk potentially being on the same flight as McMahon, though no additional details were included in the released messages.

McMahon ultimately resigned in January 2024 following a lawsuit filed by former employee Janel Grant, which included allegations of sexual assault and sex trafficking. Previous reporting from Fightful indicated that both McMahon and Levesque were involved in late changes to WWE RAW on September 11, 2023, just before the merger was completed.

The released messages offer a rare look behind the scenes during a pivotal moment for WWE, highlighting internal tension as the company transitioned into a new corporate structure.

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