Insider BA

The wrestling Insider from @_SmackTalk...take all of my rumors with a grain of salt - 👓

[Insider BA @_InsiderBA]

“Great things will come to those who wait.” Whose game is it at the #RoyalRumble @TripleH? #WeWantLAKnight #YeahMovement

[Eric Bischoff @EBischoff]

With his fan base, added to the fact that the audience loves an underdog comeback story, while I don't necessarily predict it, I can see it.

[EliteRockerz 𝕏 @EliteClubS0B]

GUNTHER was originally scheduled to face Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam, and Roman Reigns in late spring or early summer.

However, those plans changed for unknown reasons, leading to significant creative changes.

(@SelfMadePW)

[EliteRockerz 𝕏 @EliteClubS0B]

Bron Breakker has reportedly been frustrated with how much of his creative played out early this year.

Breakker also explored his creative options, holding conversations with people within the company about pivoting away from his current creative direction and into a different one.

(@SelfMadePW)

[PW Chronicle @_PWChronicle]

Baron Corbin’s return to WWE had been planned at least since May.

Corbin had given notice to MLW back then – hence why MLW replaced him with Josh Bishop.

– per @FightfulSelect

[PW Chronicle @_PWChronicle]

The current plan for the ‘John Cena Classic’ Tournament is to stage it towards the end of 2026.

– per @PWInsidercom

[James Stewart ☝️ @IAmJamesStewart]

On Survivor Series 2026 being in Boston.
My understanding is WWE is still in negotiations with Meet Boston but it hasn’t been brought to the Meet Boston committee for a vote yet. The vote should be happening this week.

FYI @WrestleVotes @SHAQ @taylorswift13 @TheRock

[Wrestle Ops @WrestleOps]

Rhea Ripley reveals she has a slight tear in her mensiscus.

She says that it’s healing and getting stronger but can’t bend it well, and that she tore it in a really weird spot.

Adds that she can’t get up or bend down, or move side to side while crouching.

[Wrestle Features @WrestleFeatures]

Women's Champion Rhea Ripley has confirmed that she has a slight tear in her meniscus.

(Powerslap)

[PW Chronicle @_PWChronicle]

The Dark Order – Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, and John Silver have all re-signed with #AEW.

In addition, Evil Uno is working as a coach in AEW and ROH now.

– per @FightfulSelect

[WWE @WWE]

IS THAT BARON CORBIN????

WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?! 😲

[Fightful Wrestling @Fightful]

WWE has filed a trademark for 'The Nomad'

Bishop Dyer's nickname

[PW Chronicle @_PWChronicle]

The city of Boston, Massachusetts made a push to host this years WWE #SurvivorSeries event.

However, those negotiations may have stalled during financial talks.

As of now, there is no update on where the PLE will land.

– per @WrestleVotes Radio (via @FightfulSelect)

[Cory of False Finish @Cory_Hays407]

There were little to no discussions about the possibility of WWE pursuing Jack Perry in the case that he entered free agency

-.@WrestleVotes Radio on @FightfulSelect

[Fightful Wrestling @Fightful]

WWE SummerSlam ticket sales have been an internal concern for weeks.

(@WrestleVotes)

[PW Chronicle @_PWChronicle]

WWE had “little to no” internal discussions regarding the possibility of pursuing Jack Perry during his potential free agency – prior to re-signing with AEW.

Sources indicate that there was “never much appetite” to bring Perry in, as the prevailing feeling internally was that Perry didn’t fit WWE’s current landscape.

– per @WrestleVotes Radio (via @FightfulSelect)

[Cory of False Finish @Cory_Hays407]

WWE has extended invitations to several members of the 2026 NBA Champions, the New York Knicks, to attend Saturday Night's Main Event at Madison Square Garden on July 18th

-.@WrestleVotes Radio on @FightfulSelect

[WrestlePurists @WrestlePurists]

CM Punk is expected to have a lengthy reign, most of which will be taking place on SmackDown.

NBCU has been pushing for his presence on the show for well over a year, as they view him as a premier star.

He will make Raw appearances when needed.

- @WrestleVotes Radio on @FightfulSelect

[PW Chronicle @_PWChronicle]

A source within WWE creative believe that CM Punk’s reign as Undisputed WWE Champion is being mapped out as “substantial” – with no indications from within that it is intended be a short-term reign.

– per @WrestleVotes Radio (via @FightfulSelect)

[Cory of False Finish @Cory_Hays407]

An unnamed high-level member of the WWE office went to TKO and "went to bat" for Sheamus

-.@WrestleVotes Radio on @FightfulSelect

[PW Chronicle @_PWChronicle]

Australian tag team, The Dropouts –– Scott Green and The Tuckman are expected by those within WWE to be making their way to the company.

Green and Tuckman participated in a tryout this year.

– per @SeanRossSapp and @itsellajay

[Fightful Wrestling @Fightful]

Sources claim to @FightfulSelect that WWE has interest in Richard Holliday, and they expect he could be signed soon if he isn’t already.

More details, including other talent WWE has shown interest in for Select subscribers.