• Vince McMahon’s WWE Exit May Not Be Permanent
Despite appearances, Vince McMahon’s departure from WWE may be more temporary than permanent.
On Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer suggested that McMahon’s exits from the company in 2022 and 2024 have followed a familiar pattern: step away publicly, wait out controversy, then quietly position for a return once conditions change. According to Meltzer, McMahon’s first resignation was never intended to be the final chapter.
He stated that when Vince McMahon announced his retirement in 2022, there was no real expectation internally that he was done for good. Meltzer described it as a calculated move rather than a sincere goodbye.
Meltzer went on to explain that what followed fit a long-established strategy – one that allowed McMahon to remove himself from public scrutiny while remaining part of a broader corporate plan.
That plan ultimately aligned with WWE’s sale to Endeavor, a process that has since come under legal scrutiny. Meltzer noted that even outside parties characterized the sale as effectively decided in advance, rather than a competitive bidding situation.
The second resignation in early 2024, Meltzer argued, wasn’t driven by accountability or personal reflection. Instead, it came after the Janel Grant lawsuit created significant backlash, including sponsor concerns and pressure from Endeavor leadership.
According to Meltzer, that moment forced McMahon out by necessity. However, Meltzer emphasized that this doesn’t mean the story is finished. In his view, the current silence mirrors the same approach McMahon used before: disappear during legal turmoil, then reassess once the situation cools down.
Meltzer suggested that if the lawsuit eventually resolves, the option for McMahon to re-emerge – formally or informally – could still exist, following the same roadmap used in the past.
• Released WWE Star Lands Role In Machine Gun Kelly’s Music Video
Elayna Black, formerly known to WWE fans as Cora Jade, continues to take on projects outside wrestling as her in-ring future remains undecided.
Black revealed that she appears in the latest music video from Machine Gun Kelly. She is featured in the video for the song ‘Times Of My Life,’ marking one of her more high-profile appearances since leaving WWE.
Got a sick opportunity to be a part of this for @machinegunkelly go check it out ❤️🔥 https://t.co/1tpXRVSVU8
— Brie Coda (@ElaynaBlack) January 2, 2026
Cora Jade was released from WWE in 2025 after establishing herself as a prominent name in NXT. Following her departure, she stated that she would be stepping away from wrestling rather than immediately pursuing bookings elsewhere.
Since then, she has focused on subscription-based content platforms like OnlyFans, where she has reportedly become the highest-earning woman from wrestling through fan subscriptions. That financial success allowed her to purchase her first home in September 2025, just months after her WWE exit.
