Sol Ruca&#8217;s relationship with Tyler Bate is over, and she is now dating NXT Tag Team Champion Ricky Smokes of The Vanity Project.
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When a fan questioned about her relationship status with Bate, another fan replied that Ruca “wouldn’t be calling another man baby” if the pair were still together, referring to an exchange between Ruca and Smokes on social media.
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Sol Ruca’s New WWE Boyfriend Revealed

During an interview on FOX News, TKO CEO Ari Emanuel gave an update on the status of WWE Crown Jewel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on November 7:
&#8220;Right now, everything is still set. This weekend coming up in Abu Dhabi, we have a UFC fight. We have in the middle of November a Frieze art show. So far so good. Nothing’s been canceled. We have a whole team kind of working on this, and if that doesn’t happen, where we can move it. It’s a daily monitoring.&#8221;
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TKO CEO Ari Emanuel says WWE Crown Jewel is still scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia <a href="https://t.co/2PN6mScs68">pic.twitter.com/2PN6mScs68</a>
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The U.S. State Department recently ordered the departure of nonessential (non-emergency) embassy staff and their family members from Saudi Arabia.

TKO CEO Ari Emanuel Gives An Update On WWE Crown Jewel Amid Security Warnings

Chris Jericho is stepping back into the acting world to play one of the most colorful characters in history, taking on the role of legendary pioneer Gorgeous George in the upcoming Prime Video limited series The Greatest.
The eight-episode historical drama, created by Ben Watkins, explores the personal life and boxing career of Muhammad Ali, highlighting how George&#8217;s flashy personality, over-the-top swagger, and genius self-promotion famously inspired a young Ali&#8217;s own public style.
Jericho, complete with the wrestler&#8217;s signature blonde curls, makes his debut in the fourth episode of the show, which drops all its episodes on November 4.
The project marks the first official scripted series about Ali made with full backing from his family, with his widow Lonnie Ali executive producing alongside high-profile partners like Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society and Jay-Z’s Roc Nation.
Leading an impressive ensemble that features Omari Hardwick, Giovanni Ribisi, and Michael Ealy as Malcolm X, actor Jaalen Best stars as Ali, with Jericho bringing an authentic pro wrestling touch to a defining influence on the boxing great.

Chris Jericho To Play Gorgeous George In New Muhammad Ali Series

AEW and Jon Moxley have lost their bid to transfer an ongoing personal injury lawsuit to Florida, with a Michigan judge ordering the legal battle to stay right where the alleged altercation occurred.
According to Post Wrestling, Wayne County Judge Catherine Heise ruled that the case will remain in Detroit, rejecting the defense&#8217;s request to restart proceedings in the Sunshine State, where AEW is based and where plaintiff Christopher Dispensa resides.
Dispensa, a former production crew member, originally sued the promotion and Moxley (real name Jonathan Good) in May 2025, claiming the former world champion went off-script during a live episode of Dynamite at Little Caesars Arena on May 10, 2023, and shoved him to the concrete floor so violently that it caused severe spinal and shoulder injuries requiring surgery.
In pushing for the change of venue, AEW argued that Florida made more sense because Dispensa&#8217;s treating doctors are located there, but Judge Heise disagreed, pointing out that the courthouse sits within walking distance of the arena where the incident occurred and that medical specialists can easily testify remotely.
The judge also noted that the defense waited nearly ten months too long to ask for the relocation, adding that sending the case south risked having Florida courts dismiss it entirely under time-limit laws.
While the ruling does not decide whether Moxley or AEW are liable for the assault, battery, and negligence claims, it sets up a jury trial in Michigan, with both sides now slated to sit down for a formal settlement conference on December 22 after previous talks over the summer failed to reach an agreement.

Judge Rejects AEW’s Request To Move Jon Moxley Lawsuit Out Of Michigan

Jim Ross underwent a second brain surgery recently to address an issue with a shunt in his brain to drain excess fluid.
While that surgery went well, JR had to be hospitalized again due to low oxygen. Here&#8217;s what the AEW commentator posted:
&#8220;Back in the hospital due to low oxygen. Weighed 198. Need a break. &#x1f920;&#8221;
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Back in the hospital due to low oxygen. Weighed 198. Need a break. 🤠 <a href="https://t.co/4hZ7pKNwHF">pic.twitter.com/4hZ7pKNwHF</a>
&mdash; Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) <a href="https://x.com/JRsBBQ/status/2109843361137819875?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2026</a></blockquote>
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In an update, JR is back home. Conrad Thompson provided the following update:
&#8220;JR had to do a little outpatient visit recently, and it turns out that he got a bit of a chest cold. He&#8217;s got some sort of infection in his chest. They said that his oxygen was low so he spent the night in the hospital, but I&#8217;m happy to report that he is home and on the mend.&#8221;

Update On Jim Ross After Recent Hospitalization

Fans attending WWE&#8217;s stop at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on November 2 are getting a packed double header to prepare for Crown Jewel, according to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select.
The Monday Night RAW broadcast, which marks the final push before the international premium live event, will go live on Netflix at a special earlier time of 6 PM ET, with WWE immediately following it up by taping that week&#8217;s episode of Friday Night SmackDown in the same arena.
Running both flagship brands in a single night allows the company to keep its travel plans on track for Saudi Arabia later that week, meaning the TV lineup and the trip overseas remain completely on schedule without any last-minute adjustments.
PWInsider noted that WWE is still planning to go to Saudi Arabia despite the high-level security warnings.

WWE’s Current Plan For Crown Jewel Week

WWE is trying to find the perfect spot on its busy December calendar for the John Cena Classic, and picking a date might lead to a direct weekend clash with All Elite Wrestling.
While Cena previously revealed the special event is slated for December, WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select noted that an internal source could not confirm if WWE will run it right on the heels of WWE&#8217;s WrestlePalooza PLE in Australia on December 12 with a domestic show that same night, or hold off until December 19.
Going with that later date would mean locking horns directly with a massive wrestling lineup, as AEW Worlds End and AAA&#8217;s Guerra De Titanes are both scheduled for that evening.
Outside of those two choices, the calendar does not leave much wiggle room. Officials have effectively ruled out December 5 because management wants to avoid running major shows across three straight weekends, while December 26 is already booked for WWE&#8217;s traditional holiday live event at Madison Square Garden.
Beyond the scheduling puzzle, Cena is strongly pushing to keep a fan-voting element as a central feature of the tournament, with creative pitching several ideas behind the scenes to make that interactive setup work.

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TKO CEO Ari Emanuel Gives An Update On WWE Crown Jewel Amid Security Warnings

Chris Jericho To Play Gorgeous George In New Muhammad Ali Series

Judge Rejects AEW’s Request To Move Jon Moxley Lawsuit Out Of Michigan

Update On Jim Ross After Recent Hospitalization

WWE’s Current Plan For Crown Jewel Week

John Cena Pushing For Fan Voting Concept In “John Cena Classic”