WWE has announced that TikTok star Matt Mathews will be a guest on the September 7th episode of RAW in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Mathews previously appeared on WWE programming on an episode of NXT in June 2026, where he got involved at ringside and helped Hank &amp; Tank pick up a victory against BirthRight.

Celebrity Guest Announced For September 7th RAW

WWE Superstar Johnny Gargano has revealed that his 84-year-old father is battling Stage 4 lung and prostate cancer. Gargano shared the news on social media, explaining that he had privately kept the diagnosis to himself for several months.
Gargano praised his father as his hero and the hardest working person he knows. He credited his father for supporting his wrestling career from the very beginning, even running an independent wrestling show in their family restaurant&#8217;s parking lot when Gargano was just eight years old so he could step inside a ring.
Due to WWE&#8217;s current touring schedule, Gargano has been able to spend an extended period in Cleveland to visit his father, who is currently undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
Despite the difficult health battle, Gargano noted that his father remains focused on his son&#8217;s career, asking how work is going and when his next match will be. Gargano concluded his message by encouraging fans to &#8220;cherish the moments you have with the people you love&#8221; because &#8220;they won&#8217;t last forever.&#8221;

Johnny Gargano Reveals His Father Is Battling Stage 4 Lung & Prostate Cancer

Jim Ross&#8217; brain surgery was a success. Here&#8217;s what his podcast co-host Conrad Thompson posted:
&#8220;Happy to report that our pal @JRsBBQ had a successful procedure this morning!
I heard from his lovely daughter this morning that everything went well and good ole JR is expected to be back home by Friday! &#x1f920;
Please keep JR in your prayers as we hope for a speedy recovery!&#8221;
As previously noted, surgeons drilled a hole in JR&#8217;s skull to insert a shunt. The small tube will run down to his stomach to help manage and drain excess fluid from his brain.

Jim Ross Undergoes Successful Brain Surgery

Zilla Fatu made a major impact during this week&#8217;s episode of WWE NXT, but fans wondering why the Anoa&#8217;i family member did not debut directly on the main roster now have an answer. According to a report from False Finish, the plan has always been for Fatu to develop and prove himself in NXT first.
Fatu made his presence felt by crashing the NXT Championship No. 1 Contender’s Match between Cruz Montana and Grayson Waller. After attacking both competitors with a Samoan Drop, a Superman Punch, and top-rope splashes, Fatu closed the segment by staring down NXT Champion Tony D’Angelo.
This developmental path mirrors that of his relative, Solo Sikoa. Sikoa also began his WWE career in NXT to establish himself before transitioning to the main roster in 2022, where he eventually became a central figure in The Bloodline storyline.

Why Zilla Fatu Started In NXT Instead Of Direct Main Roster Debut

WWE is firmly backing Austin Theory during his latest main roster push, with internal support for the superstar reportedly at a high level.
Speaking on 2 Count Tuesday, Jonathan Coachman revealed that sources inside the company confirmed WWE is &#8220;1,000%&#8221; behind Theory. Unlike previous starts and stops in his career, WWE management is currently viewing Theory&#8217;s latest run as a focused commitment rather than a brief experiment.
Theory&#8217;s strong booking has reportedly caused some backstage frustration for Bron Breakker. Coachman stated that Breakker was unhappy with how recent segments were structured, specifically citing an angle designed primarily to showcase Theory before Breakker entered afterward.
WWE creative appears to be taking steps to adjust Breakker&#8217;s trajectory. Coachman pointed out that Breakker&#8217;s recent confrontations with Oba Femi suggest the company is actively working to move Breakker back into a higher-profile position.

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Patrick Clark is set to make his boxing debut on August 29 for Duel Arena at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida.
Clark, who performed in WWE as Velveteen Dream, will face podcast host Ryan Pownall. The event will be headlined by Mike Perry vs. Dillon Danis.
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Clark was released by WWE in May 2021.
In 2020, he denied allegations of inappropriate contact with a minor after being accused on social media. During the Speaking Out movement later that year, pro wrestler Joshua Fuller also accused him of inappropriate contact with a minor and grooming.
Clark was arrested in Orlando, Florida, on August 26, 2022, on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrest followed an August 20, 2022 incident at a gym in Florida where he allegedly punched and bit an employee.
He also pushed for a WWE return in 2025, but was not signed.

Patrick Clark aka Velveteen Dream Set For Boxing Debut

Former WWE personality Jonathan Coachman has claimed that Bron Breakker is currently frustrated with his creative direction in WWE, while also reporting backstage tension between Breakker and Logan Paul.
Speaking on The Coach and Bro Show, Coachman stated he received confirmation that Breakker is &#8220;pi$$ed&#8221; about how he is being utilized on RAW and within The Vision. Coachman noted that WWE management is currently heavily behind Austin Theory, which Breakker feels has slowed his own momentum.
Coachman also reported that Breakker does not get along well with Logan Paul behind the scenes. Though no specific conflict was detailed, Coachman indicated that a strained relationship exists between the two stars backstage.
Additionally, Coachman suggested that Paul Heyman could eventually align with Breakker as his next advocate. With Brock Lesnar inactive, Coachman noted that pairing Heyman with Breakker would make sense if WWE decides to elevate Breakker to a top-tier position.

Celebrity Guest Announced For September 7th RAW

Johnny Gargano Reveals His Father Is Battling Stage 4 Lung & Prostate Cancer

Jim Ross Undergoes Successful Brain Surgery

Why Zilla Fatu Started In NXT Instead Of Direct Main Roster Debut

Backstage News On Austin Theory’s Push

Patrick Clark aka Velveteen Dream Set For Boxing Debut

Bron Breakker Doesn’t Get Along With Logan Paul, Claims Jonathan Coachman