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  • Triple H: You Can Argue That We Wouldn’t Be Here Without Hulk Hogan

    Triple H: You Can Argue That We Wouldn’t Be Here Without Hulk Hogan

    Footage from the new “Real American” documentary on Netflix revealed how WWE handled their ten-bell salute.

    Hulk Hogan (Terry Bollea) had passed away on July 24, 2025 with the cause of death being revealed as an acute myocardial infarction. The wrestling world mourned and had mixed reactions about his legacy and controversial comments made throughout his career which was talked about in his last interview in his new documentary.

    In the new footage that was released on Netflix, it shows behind the scenes with Triple H (Paul Levesque) speaking with producers and WWE talent hours before Friday Night SmackDown was set to go on air about the plans to pay tribute to Hulk Hogan after the news had broken that he had passed away the day prior.

    “Unfortunate passing of Hulk Hogan, yesterday. Hard to say that there is a more influential figure, especially on the performing side. No one is perfect in life, and they have ups and downs, but we’re going to continue to remember Hulk Hogan as what he meant to this industry. His influence cannot be denied and cannot be overstated. You can make an argument that we probably wouldn’t be sitting here today. This business might have gone the way of roller derby or some other shit that didn’t quite make it to the end, but here we are. We’re going to start this show off tonight with a ten-bell salute with everybody on stage. I don’t think it needs to be said, but anybody that has an issue and does not want to be on stage, no problem, no issue, no anything.”

    Recently, the WWE unveiled a bronze statue of Hogan at WWE World during WrestleMania 42 week in Las Vegas, Nevada.

    h/t to Fightful for the transcription.

  • Rob Parker: I Don’t Understand How Grown Men Still Like Wrestling

    Rob Parker: I Don’t Understand How Grown Men Still Like Wrestling

    Fox Sports’ Rob Parker had a lot to discuss when it came to the discussion of professional wrestling fans.

    After the massive weekend that was produced from plenty of pro wrestling companies, from the Indies to the WWE in Las Vegas, Nevada for Mania Week. It sparked a lot of athletes, celebrities, and even TV personalities diving into the conversation to give their thoughts on what they think about professional wrestling.

    One Fox Sports TV host by the name of Rob Parker had this to say about grown men that are into pro wrestling on his show, The Odd Couple.

    “I’m just shocked to see ESPN….I know McAfee was involved and Stephen A. It was a big ordeal. I saw stuff online where people were ripping it that it wasn’t good. A lot of commercials. Four hours and they only wrestled for an hour and a half. 

    “I can’t understand how grown men are still into wrestling. I can’t. We all went to the zoo. We all went to the circus as kids, right? At some point, you grow out of it. I just can’t get over how older guys who are sports fans, who watch the NFL, baseball, the NBA, and live and die for that stuff, but they have this soft spot for wrestling, and they’re walking around with the belts, and they’re going to a watch party at a sports bar. I need somebody to explain it to me, because I don’t understand it.”

    Parker has worked for FOX Sports and ESPN, where he has appeared many times on shows like Colin Cowherd’s The Herd and on First Take, alongside Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith where he talked about controversial takes in sports.

    You can see his comments about WWE’s WrestleMania 42 below.

     

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    He also worked as a contributor for Skip and Shannon Sharpe’s show on FS1.

    h/t to Fightful for the transcription.

  • WWE EVOLVE Results – April 22nd, 2026: Bullrope Match & More!

    WWE EVOLVE Results – April 22nd, 2026: Bullrope Match & More!

    World Wrestling Entertainment taped this week’s episode of EVOLVE on March 20th, 2026 from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida and aired on Wednesday night, April 22nd, 2026 on Tubi.

    You can see the results for this week’s WWE EVOLVE below.

    • Harley Riggins & Kam Hendrix defeated Luca Crusifino & Tate Wilder
    • Kali Armstrong defeated Layla Diggs (w/Masyn Holiday)
    • Bullrope Match: Brooks Jensen defeated Cappuccino Jones

    (h/t Cagematch for the results.)

  • Lizzy Rain Set To Make WWE NXT Debut Next Week

    Lizzy Rain Set To Make WWE NXT Debut Next Week

    Former independent wrestler Rayne Leverkusen, whom now goes by the name Lizzy Rain, is set to make her WWE NXT debut next week on the April 28, 2026 episode of NXT.

    While an opponent has not yet been announced, a vignette for her debut played during last nights episode of NXT. In the vignette, Lizzy Rain claimed that she and heavy metal will never ever die.

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    Last week, Bodyslam+ had the scoop that “Lizzy Rain” would be the new name for Rayne Leverkusen, and now it’s official. Be sure to subscribe to BodyslamPlus.Net to be the first to read the latest news in the pro-wrestling world. You can also click here to read full results from last nights WWE NXT.

  • Giovanni Vinci Speaks On WWE Release, Was And Wasn’t Surprised

    Giovanni Vinci Speaks On WWE Release, Was And Wasn’t Surprised

    Giovanni Vinci was released from WWE over a year ago. Since then, he’s been pretty quiet as it pertains to wrestling. He hasn’t shown up anywhere, and while he’s active on social media, it’s mostly fitness content.
    Now, the former WWE star sat down for an interview with Chris Van Vliet where he as asked about his WWE release and if the call came as a surprise. For him, it was a surprise, but it also was not. He explained;
    “I was and I wasn’t because, I mean, during the summer of the year previous, I wasn’t on TV, but I knew there was a plan to come back eventually. We did those vignettes and everything, but that didn’t last long, unfortunately. So after that, I noticed when some thoughts started to creep in. I tried to focus on the positive, and I always had high hopes. Like, for example, when the new year started, I know SmackDown went from two hours to three hours, and I was told, you know, there’s a quote from one of the producers, we have all the real estate in the world, there’s just not enough land. Basically, you have all the great wrestlers, there’s just not enough time on the show. So when SmackDown went to three hours, I thought, well, maybe now it’s gonna happen, maybe here’s the chance, and whatever. Then, yeah, I wasn’t needed for TV for a couple of weeks. You don’t want to hear that call. But when it happened, I can’t say that I was really surprised at it. So it was kind of a weird mix of feelings.”
    Later on in the interview, Vinci said he still wants to wrestle, but he’s waiting for the right opportunity. You can see the full interview below.
  • Kevin Nash Rips WWE Hall Of Fame Catering Situation

    Kevin Nash Rips WWE Hall Of Fame Catering Situation

    Kevin Nash has some thoughts on WWE’s catering, or lack-thereof at the WWE Hall Of Fame this past Friday.

    On the most recent episode of Kliq This, WWE legend Kevin Nash spoke about the logistical hurdles of the Hall of Fame ceremony. Nash noted that while the production was “massive,” the hospitality for the legends was basically nonexistent.

    Nash was there to induct the latest celebrity wing Hall Of Famer in Dennis Rodman, who went into the 2026 class. For many fans, they may not know that WWE has rehearsals for the event, which Kevin Nash noted he needed to show up at three o’clock until the end, which was last midnight. Worst part? There wasn’t much catering.

    “Be there at three o’clock, leave at midnight,” Nash stated. “Absolutely not a fcking bit of food available. Some bags of chips, a couple of fcking bananas… I asked the head of f*cking talent relations—and I won’t say his name—I asked him, ‘Is there food?’ He said the matches’ cards are catered, but [not the Hall of Fame].”

    Nash detailed a lot more about the Hall Of Fame and the day that occurred. You can watch the full episode below.

    If you use any of the quotes above, please H/T Bodyslam.Net 

  • NXT Revenge Night 2 Results – April 21, 2026

    NXT Revenge Night 2 Results – April 21, 2026

    On April 21st, 2026 NXT aired the 2nd & final night of Revenge live in Orlando Florida inside WWE Performance Center & can watch it on The CW (United States) & Netflix (Everywhere else).

    North American Title Match
    Myles Borne (c) defeated Dion Lennox via Borne Again (11:20) (STILL CHAMPION!!!!)

    -Blake Monroe was hanging out with The Vanity Project & Vanity Project were praising Monroe.

    -Jackson Drake talks about how he swiped right and matched with a hot blonde shawty.

    -NXT Tag Team Champion Ricky Smokes said they can’t leave Blake though? Monroe said it’s fine and they can have their fun.

    -Drake said they will just be across the street if she needs them.

    -We go backstage where Saquon Shugars caught up with NXT GM Robert Stone & Stone told Shugars to follow him.

    -The camera panned to Women’s North American Champion Tatum Paxley & Shiloh Hill hanging out & she thanks Hill for building the casket for her match.

    -Hill also brags about setting up the dating app catfish for Swipe Right.

    -Hill said he’s also booked in a match against Ricky Saints for next week before he wished Paxley luck for her match.

    Keanu Carver defeated Joe Hendry via Referee Stoppage (9:12)

    -A vignette aired for Lizzy Rain (fka Rayne Leverkusen)

    Finals Of The Speed Title Tournament
    Lexis King defeated EK Prosper via The Coronation (4:34) (NEW CHAMPION!!!!)

    -The show cut to The Vanity Project on a live Twitter video. Drake was disappointed due to being stood up.

    NXT Tag Team Champions Swipe Right tried to cheer up Drake.

    -Bayley Humphrey at the bar approaches Drake after hearing he was stood up.

    -After the break Saquon Shugars met up with the rest of Darkstate to tell him he got them all a rematch.

    Dion Lennox assumed it was him getting a rematch against Myles Borne.

    -Shugars said he tried to get the match for Lennox but Stone said it had to be Shugars.

    -Lennox hesitated a bit but ultimately felt happy for Shugars.

    Women’s North American Title Casket Match
    Tatum Paxley (c) defeated Blake Monroe (11:43) (STILL CHAMPION!!!!)

    -The show cut back to Jackson Drake on his date. Bayley Humphrey said she dissects bodies & she also talked about AI bots.

    -Women’s Champion Lola Vice talks about how she made a statement last week by showing everyone the champion she’s going to be.

    -She said Jacy Jayne did elevate the women’s division then said that Jacy Jayne reinvented herself as a WWE superstar.

    -Vice said the hardest part about being champion is not winning it but keeping it.

    -Vice talked about how deep the women’s division is.

    Lola said people stepped up to say they want what she has. She said those women aren’t competition but threats.

    -She said she does like it though. She said holding that title means you’ll possibly main event WrestleMania 1 day.

    -Vice said she wants to be the realest champion then talks about being that girl who stepped up and is still that girl.

    -She said you don’t just walk into Vice City and step up to the champion, you’re stepping into a fight.

    -She said you can try, step up, or take your shot then said all that’s going to happen is you’re going to get knocked out and danced on.

    -The Culling made their entrance & Izzi Dame thanks Vice for calling her a threat.

    -Dame asked Vice if she’s feeling the shift before Dame said she’s watching, learning and waiting for Vice to make a mistake.

    -Dame said Vice’s mindset means she’s going to lose at small moments rather than big ones.

    Izzi said she’s going to rip Vice apart before she talks about how you’re going to thank her once she becomes champion.

    -Vice said all that studying and waiting sounds like hesitation.

    -Vice said she hopes Dame waits for the moment until she gets her ass kicked. Dame said The Culling are 2 steps ahead.

    -Niko Vance distracted Vice which allowed Dame to kick her down then holds up the Women’s Title.

    -Sarah Schreiber interviews new Speed Champion Lexis King and pointed out how he won a title by questionable means.

    -King said he’s not like the degenerates or college recruits, he’s a real star. He said the title is his birthright.

    -EK Prosper pulls up and asked for a run back before Dorian Van Dux shows up to have Prosper’s back.

    -Ariana Grace said they’ll see them next week.

    -We get a 2nd part of the Kendal Grey NXT Chronicle.

    -She talked about being a Amateur Wrestling champion while also being a part of the men’s wrestling team.

    -She talked about how she would compete against the guys then said people say you shouldn’t do that but she can.

    -She said she grew up with an older brother which led to her getting into play fights with her bro.

    -She said she’s a tomboy which shouldn’t be a shocker then she said her and her dad bonded through sports.

    She said a funny story was her getting hit by a foul ball at a Mets game. She said her mother called her a problem child.

    -She said he has bad luck. She said she got bit by a dog in the face at a BBQ even though there was food around.

    -She said at a wrestling match, some dude busted her head open.

    -She said ultimately she was obsessed with wrestling. She said what she’s also obsessed with is getting her hand raised.

    -She said she won’t quit until she wins the Women’s Title.

    -Robert Stone was chatting with Women’s Champion Lola Vice backstage before he had to run off due to commotion.

    -Shiloh Hill was under a cabinet in the GM office while Ricky Saints put the boots to him.

    -Starks barged out while everyone checks on Hill.

    -After the break Robert Stone caught up with NXT Champion Tony D’Angelo.

    -A delivery man handed Tony D a white box with a Japanese character on it then Keanu Carver pulls up.

    -Carver said he didn’t give D’Angelo the box but the character is a symbol of war and D’Angelo better watch out

    Last Woman Standing Match
    Zaria defeated Sol Ruca (15:56)

    Next Week’s NXT

    Shiloh Hill vs. Ricky Saints

    Tag Team Match
    Birthright (2 members TBD) vs. Dorian Van Dux & EK Prosper

    North American Title Match
    Myles Borne (c) vs. Saquon Shugars

  • Nikki Blackheart Signs with WWE – What This Means for the Women’s Division

    Nikki Blackheart Signs with WWE – What This Means for the Women’s Division

    WWE has moved quickly to secure one of the fastest-rising names on the indie scene. Multiple reports confirm that Nikki Blackheart has signed with WWE after impressing at the company’s February 2026 Performance Center tryouts. Insiders noted that she stood out in a competitive class, which led to a deal being finalized within weeks. 

    That kind of turnaround usually points to strong internal backing. This signing lands at a time when WWE is actively refreshing its women’s division. Blackheart walks in with momentum, and there is a clear opening for someone new to break through.

    A fast-rising indie name WWE didn’t want to miss

    Blackheart’s timeline tells you why WWE acted fast. She debuted in 2024 and built traction almost immediately. By June 14, 2025, she had already won the Coastal Championship Wrestling Women’s Title and followed it up with several defenses. That early run gave her visibility and credibility in a short window.

    She stayed active across multiple promotions, including CCW and MPX, gaining experience in different match styles and crowd environments. That variety matters when transitioning to WWE, where adaptability often decides how quickly someone progresses.

    Her name had already started circulating as a likely pickup before the tryout even happened. WWE stepping in early prevented a bidding situation and gave them control over her development from the start.

    Why WWE moved quickly after the tryout

    The February 2026 tryout was designed to be a serious evaluation. Participants trained in front of top WWE names, including John Cena, Charlotte Flair, Natalya, and Lyra Valkyria. That setup pushed prospects through drills, promos, and live feedback at a much higher level than a standard tryout.

    Blackheart handled that environment well enough to stand out in a deep group. Reports shifted quickly from interest to confirmation of a deal, which reflects how clear the decision became internally.

    WWE tends to slow-play signings when there are question marks. That did not happen here. The timeline alone shows how strongly she performed during that window.

    The expected path starts in NXT

    Blackheart is expected to report to NXT first. NXT remains WWE’s main system for developing in-ring style, promos, and character work under weekly television pressure. The women’s division there has been one of the brand’s strongest areas, producing consistent call-ups over the past few years.

    She enters with enough experience to contribute early while still having room to refine her presentation. That balance gives creative options. They can test different directions without needing a long reset phase.

    Movement between NXT and the main roster has sped up recently. A strong start could shorten her stay. WWE continues to rotate new names into Raw and SmackDown to keep matchups fresh and avoid repetition on weekly shows.

    WWE’s current recruitment pattern is clear

    Blackheart’s signing fits a broader strategy. WWE has been targeting talent who already have momentum but are still early in their careers. This approach allows the company to shape presentations while building on existing buzz.

    Recent tryout classes have followed that pattern. The focus stays on athletes who can handle the transition quickly without needing years of basic development. It speeds up the pipeline and keeps the roster from feeling static.

    Blackheart checks those boxes. She brings indie experience, early success, and enough polish to step into structured training without slowing things down.

    What she adds to the women’s division right now

    The women’s division runs best when new matchups keep cycling in. Blackheart adds immediate variety. She has not been seen on WWE television, so every pairing feels fresh. That helps avoid the repeat matchups that can stack up over time.

    She also brings an audience that already follows her work. Fans today track talent across multiple promotions, and that awareness carries over when someone signs. The same online crowd that follows indie wrestling closely is also engaging with adjacent trends, following guides on how to use bitcoin for sports betting.

    There is also room to build her long-term. She can be introduced as a rising contender, a confident newcomer, or someone who earns her spot week by week. That flexibility gives creative space to adjust based on crowd reaction.

    Timing gives Nikki Blackheart a real opening

    Opportunity often comes down to timing. WWE is constantly adjusting its women’s division across Raw, SmackDown, and NXT. Injuries, shifting storylines, and event cycles create gaps that need to be filled with new faces.

    Blackheart arrives without heavy TV history attached to her name. That gives creative a clean starting point. They can plug her into existing stories or build something from scratch without working around past angles.

    Her real-life trajectory already offers a simple story to tell. A quick rise, early success, and growing attention translate easily to television if WWE leans into it.

  • WWE RAW: Segments announced for 4/27 Monday Night Raw

    WWE RAW: Segments announced for 4/27 Monday Night Raw

    The following segments have been announced for the April 27th edition of WWE Monday Night Raw. The episode will emanate from the Sames Auto Arena in Laredo, Texas.

    WWE RAW 4/27

    https://x.com/bodyslamnet/status/2046414146371989671?s=46

    • The new Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch will return to Monday Night Raw after defeating AJ Lee to win back the gold. No other details were given, but we can best believe she will gloat about defeating AJ.
    • Say his name and he appears: A Joe Hendry concert was also announced for the show.
      During the announcement, Michael Cole announced that Joe Hendry was officially a full time member of the Raw roster. It’ll be interesting to see what Hendry has in store for the WWE Universe and what awaits him on the main roster.

    Stay tuned for more updates on Bodyslam.net and Bodyslam.net social media.

  • WWE’s Future Runs Through Oba Femi

    WWE’s Future Runs Through Oba Femi

    From NXT standout to WrestleMania moment, Oba Femi’s rise signals WWE’s next dominant force.

    Oba Femi looks every bit like WWE’s next breakout star. The question is not whether he will become a main-event fixture, and future World Champion, but how quickly he will get there.

    The rise of Oba Femi is not built on hype alone. It is rooted in a background that mirrors many of the company’s most successful crossover athletes. Before stepping into the ring, Femi was a standout collegiate track and field athlete, specializing in the shot put. That foundation shows up immediately in his in-ring style. His power is not manufactured. It is real, explosive, and controlled. A once in a life time talent.

    Femi’s upbringing adds a layer of authenticity that cannot be taught. Born in Nigeria and later moving to the United Stares, he developed a blend of cultural discipline and adaptability that shows up every time he is on screen. There is a calm intensity in how he carries himself, rooted in lived experience rather than performance, and it translates into a presence that feels deliberate and controlled. He does not rely on over the top theatrics to sell dominance. Instead, his demeanor, pacing and body language project it naturally, giving him a credibility that many performers spend years trying to build.

    His journey to WWE came through the company’s NIL program, a pipeline designed to recruit elite athletes and mold them into performers. While many prospects take years to find their footing, Femi accelerated through the system. By the time he arrived in WWE NXT, he already looked comfortable under the bright lights.

    Femi’s NXT résume speaks for itself. He quickly established dominance, capturing gold and positioning himself as one of the brand’s most credible threats. More importantly, he did it with consistency. His matches told a clear story. His presence demanded attention. In a developmental system filled with potential, he separated himself as someone ready now. One would think he had 10 years of experience under his belt.

    That readiness led to his call-up, and WWE wasted little time placing him in a meaningful situation… Brock Lesnar. The defining moment came on the grandest stage of them all, at this past weekends WrestleMania 42. In a result that signaled a clear shift in direction, Femi defeated and surprisingly retired the living legend of Brock  Lesnar. If that’s not a new direction, then I don’t know what is.

    Moments like that are not handed out lightly. Lesnar has long been positioned as an attraction, a measuring stick reserved for only the most trusted talent. He is the most powerful and accomplished man in combat sports history. For Femi to be placed in that role, and to deliver, speaks volumes about how WWE views his ceiling.

    There is still work to be done. Charisma must continue to evolve. Storytelling will need to deepen. Those things will be fine tuned. But the foundation is already stronger than most at this stage.

    WWE has spent years searching for its next dominant force. In Oba Femi, it may have already found him.