According to the Wrestling Observer, a recent tweet from Saudi sports and entertainment figure Turki Alalshikh increased pressure on TKO not to cancel its planned shows in Saudi Arabia.
Amid heightened security concerns in the region, including reported attacks near Riyadh, Alalshikh posted about boxer Canelo Alvarez confirming he would still fight in Riyadh in late October “no matter what happens.” He closed the message with the line: “Hard times reveal true friends.”
WWE sources interpreted the tweet as a message aimed in part at the company and its partnership, adding further weight against any potential cancellation or relocation of the upcoming events (including Crown Jewel). The final decision is expected to rest at the highest levels of TKO.

Turki Alalshikh’s Tweet Added Pressure On TKO Over WWE Crown Jewel

According to Wrestling Observer, the ankle injury Stephanie Vaquer sustained at Money In The Bank 2026 is real and not a storyline work. However, she is not expected to be sidelined for a significant length of time.
Vaquer lost the Women’s World Championship to Liv Morgan in a triple threat match that also involved Becky Lynch on October 10 in New Orleans.
During the bout she appeared to favor her leg after some high-impact spots and was helped to the back afterward by referee Jessika Carr.
On the following episode of RAW, Vaquer appeared on crutches in a backstage segment. She downplayed the injury, telling Becky Lynch she would be fine “in a few days.”

Stephanie Vaquer’s Money In The Bank Injury Is Real

Drew McIntyre said he still dislikes CM Punk personally, but believes their work together connected strongly with fans.
Speaking on Bradley Martyn&#8217;s Raw Talk while promoting Agent of Shadows, McIntyre said he avoids Punk whenever possible and made it clear that their professional chemistry did not reflect any personal friendship.
“He’s a piece of crap. I avoid him whenever I can avoid him,” McIntyre said. “I can tell everybody, he’s a genuine piece of crap. I can’t stand him. I got writers telling me, ‘You’re working with that guy’ and I’m like, ‘Alright, I can’t stand him but I know he’s very good at his job.’ I can’t stand him. You put us together, it’s magic for the audience but also, we have to be professional and not pound each other because if we pound each other’s heads, I would murder him. Did you see him in UFC? It would look like that if it got real in there.”
McIntyre and Punk feuded through much of 2024. McIntyre won their match at SummerSlam, Punk beat him in a strap match at Bash in Berlin, and Punk won the deciding Hell in a Cell match at Bad Blood in October.

“I would murder him” – Drew McIntyre Takes A Shot At CM Punk’s UFC Career

Christian Cage suffered significant injuries during the AEW World Tag Team Championship three-way ladder match at All Out 2026, and Tony Khan said nobody realized how badly he was hurt at the time.
On the October 14th episode of Dynamite, Adam Copeland said Cage was thrown into a ladder about five minutes into the match. According to Copeland, Cage broke three ribs, including one that was fractured in three places, and also suffered a collapsed lung.
Speaking on a media call for WrestleDream, Khan said Cage continued the match despite the injuries and tried to dismiss concerns from the medical staff.
“He was hurt badly, and we didn’t know it. He fought through it and tried to be a tough guy because he’s one of the toughest people in the world.”
Khan said the situation became clear only after the match and described it as part of an especially difficult period for All Elite Wrestling.
“Christian Cage is recovering from those injuries. He’s one of the toughest people, but he fought through and had one of the greatest wrestling matches ever.
When you know that he hurt himself and tried to power through, frankly, he tried to shake off the medical team, say he wasn’t hurt, downplay it, and say he could continue. Nobody realized the extent of it until afterward.”

“He was hurt badly, and we didn’t know it” – Tony Khan On Christian Cage At All Out 2026

Cody Rhodes believes that professional wrestling is currently experiencing the best era in the history of the business. Speaking with Denise Salcedo, the former Undisputed WWE Champion discussed the industry&#8217;s massive growth and mainstream success.
Rhodes pointed out that while social media is filled with constant debates and division among fans, those arguments do not reflect the reality of the business. He noted that nearly every major business metric is currently on the rise.
Reflecting on the past, Rhodes encouraged longtime fans to appreciate the current landscape rather than getting caught up in online arguments. &#8220;I’m just saying enjoy it,&#8221; Rhodes said, recalling the days when wrestling did not enjoy the widespread mainstream attention it commands today.
Cody also addressed the growing presence of wrestlers transitioning into Hollywood, crediting figures like The Rock, John Cena, and Batista for paving the way. He emphasized that WWE Superstars no longer feel like outsiders in major entertainment circles.
Rhodes specifically highlighted WWE President Nick Khan and Chief Content Officer Triple H for positioning the company&#8217;s talent to succeed in broader entertainment spaces. He believes wrestlers have rightfully earned their seat at the table through hard work and execution.

Cody Rhodes Believes Professional Wrestling Is In Its Best Era Ever

John Cena said he remains in favor of bringing WrestleMania to London and pointed to WWE&#8217;s upcoming Saudi Arabia event as evidence that the show can work outside North America.
Speaking on the Off Menu podcast, Cena said he still supports the idea even though his role in WWE is now more limited.
“My role now is way more lax, and I’m still an advocate. I’ll say it right here to give you guys some good information. I’m still an advocate to try to bring WrestleMania to London. I think London has earned the right to have the event.”
WrestleMania 43 is expected for April 10 and 11, 2027, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It will be the first WrestleMania held outside North America.
Cena said that show is an important step for future international WrestleManias.
“I am very excited about this year’s WrestleMania because it is the first WrestleMania outside of North America, so it’s like proof of concept that it can be done. I am still a strong advocate that this crowd, this city, has earned the right to WrestleMania.”
Cena previously made the same case during a surprise appearance at Money in the Bank at London’s O2 on July 1, 2023. He said he used that appearance to help build support for the idea.
“What little stroke I have, I certainly tried to rile up the crowd a few times to say that London has earned WrestleMania, and it did get people talking. I don’t know where those talks are at, but you know, hopefully, maybe I can return to the O2 and stake that claim again. We’ll see,” Cena said.
There is still no confirmed plan for WrestleMania in London. In May, the Mayor of London’s office said there were general discussions with WWE, but no specific talks about bringing WrestleMania 2028 to the city. At the same time, Nashville’s convention and visitors corporation said it was working with WWE on a future date.

John Cena Continues to Back a Future WrestleMania in London

WWE NXT experienced a major bounce back in TV viewership for its October 13, 2026 episode on The CW Network.
According to data from Wrestlenomics, the broadcast brought in 732,000 viewers alongside a 0.14 rating in the key 18-49 demographic. This represents a substantial increase from the previous week on October 6, which drew 532,000 viewers.
The latest numbers mark a week-over-week jump of 200,000 total viewers. Compared to the same week in 2025, when NXT pulled in 690,000 viewers and a 0.12 demo rating on October 14, the show also saw positive year-over-year growth of 6.1% in total viewership and 16.7% in the demographic.
The figures reflect linear television viewership on The CW Network and exclude digital and streaming platforms.

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